ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
September 23, 2010
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
III.
None
Connecting the Visual Arts with the Community - Media Elementary School
“Deliver The Dream” video – Dr. Kerr
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of August 26, 2010
Educational Presentation
A.
B.
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
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VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
None
New Business
A.
B.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Degree Advance
d.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
e.
Supplemental Contracts
f.
Create New Position
g.
Move Occupational Therapist Positions to RTMEA – See
Attachment A
Addendum Personnel
1.
Terminations – None
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
3.
General
a.
Other
4.
Overnight Trips
a.
Penncrest High School FBLA – Penn State University
Finance
A.
B.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Chester Upland School District – Twelfth Sponsoring School District
of Delaware County – See Attachment B
2.
Chester Upland School District – Disposition Plan for One-Time
Capital Buy In – See Attachment C
3.
2010 Series A Dept Issuance – SLMS Project – See Attachment D
4.
2010 Series AA Bond Issuance for the 2003 Bond Refunding – See
Attachment E
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
C.
D.
XI.
Selection of Voting Delegate for PSBA Legislative Policy Council
CADES Agreement
Budgetary Transfers
Use of Facilities – Sundays
Drexelbrook
Contract with DCIU for Title 1 Services to Non-Public Schools
Contract with the Institute of Teaching and Learning
Bayada Nurses
Mercy Rehab Associates
Janine Blythe Transportation Agreement
Settlement Agreement
Dr. Robert F. Sing
Dr. Peter N. Christie
Jessica Brady, Dental Hygienist
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment
Financials for August 2010
Bill lists for August 2010
Adjournment
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at
6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting of October 28, 2010, 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
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
I.
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
Director of Management Services
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
August 26, 2010
Minutes of the August 26, 2010 Legislative Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
John Hanna, President
Veronica Barbato
Peter Barry
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Nancy Fronduti
Nancy Mackrides
William Montgomery
William O’Donnell
Jeffrey Pettit
Roll Call
Students:
Daniel Belk
Ashley Paul
Alexa Clofine
Jaclyn Turet
Absent: None
Also in Attendance:
Pat Barta, Supervisor Spec. Ed.
Eric Bucci, Asst. Principal, PHS
Linda Bluebello, Director of Pupil Services
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
Karen Daugherty, Principal, RTE
Susan Evans, Asst. Principal, PHS
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Angela Gilbert, Dir. Elem. Teaching & Learning
Rick Gregg, Principal PHS
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Ralph Harrison, Asst. Principal, PHS
Heather Henise, Accountant
Joanne Horan, Reading Supervisor
Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Management Specialist for
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SMS and FMS
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools
Bonnie Kinsler, Supervisor of Transportation
Patti Linden, Dir. Information Sciences
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Specialist
Steve Taylor, Dir. Sec. Teaching & Learning
Katherine White, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
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II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2010
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 1
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
June 24, 2010.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
None
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Summer Programs in Rose Tree Media
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of August 26, 2010
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of
August 26, 2010
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F.
Solicitor’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of August 26, 2010
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 2
Deed of Easement for Glenwood Elementary
Resolve, that the Rose Tree Media School District approve a Deed of
Easement for an easement at the Glenwood Elementary School in order for
KRPM Associates, L.P., or its designee, to install a sewerline on the lands of
the Glenwood Elementary School in accordance with a certain Plan made a
part of the Deed of Easement and in consideration of the terms and conditions
as set forth in the Deed of Easement.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery, William
O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Tax Assessment Appeals
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 3
Resolve, that the Board approve the Solicitor’s request to authorize
the following Tax Assessment Appeals:
A.
Media Borough Tax Assessment Appeals – 2010 and 2011
The Solicitor’s request for authorization to settle (3) Media Borough tax
assessment appeals (Trader Joe’s building and two (2) parking lots) in
accordance with Attachment No. 1 in the August 26, 2010 Solicitor’s
Report in the Official Legislative Minutes of August 26, 2010.
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F.
Solicitor’s Report – (cont’d)
B.
Minnie Wilson Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal
The Solicitor’s request for authorization to settle this tax
assessment appeal in accordance with Attachment 1 in the
Solicitor’s Report of August 26, 2010, in the Official Legislative
Minutes of August 26, 2010.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
G.
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
President’ s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of
August 26, 2010.
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VI.
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each) - None
A.
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
RTMEA – Sue Williamson
Rose Tree Media Residents – None
Old Business
A.
Policy #1036 Personal/Bereavement Leave – Employee/Global –
Revised – Second reading and approval
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 - 4
Policy #1036 Personal/Bereavement Leave - Employee/Global
Revised. See Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of August 26,
2010.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
2.
Terminations - None
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a
motion to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 5
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
b.
Al Heinle, Jr., Elementary Teacher, Glenwood
Elementary, resignation effective August 18, 2010.
Non-Instructional
1.
Cassie Dickmann, Support Staff II, Indian Lane
Elementary, resignation effective June 23, 2010.
2.
Louise Lorenz, Cafeteria Unit Leader, Indian Lane
Elementary, retirement effective August 1, 2010.
3.
Mary Kalix, Bus Driver, retirement effective August
31, 2010.
4.
Paula Trusty, Custodian, Education
resignation effective June 17, 2010.
5.
Kevin Coleman, Custodian, Penncrest High School,
resignation, effective July 14, 2010.
6.
Stephanie Boon, Secretary I, Educational Resource
Center, resignation effective July 28, 2010.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
b.
Non-Instructional (cont’d)
7.
Diane DiMartino, Food Service Worker, Springton
Lake Middle School, resignation effective July 13,
2010.
8.
Amy Zeigler, Support Staff II, Glenwood
Elementary, resignation, effective July 30, 2010.
9.
Judy Giduck, Food Service Worker, Springton Lake
Middle School, resignation effective August 5, 2010.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Summer Counselors at
Springton Lake Middle School to be paid at their
regular per diem rate:
Brian Bortnicker
Margie Gilroy
Susan Griffin
Alison Harrison
2.
Rescind appointment of Michelle Shaw, Summer
School Teacher. Ms. Shaw did not complete her
pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Rescind appointment of Mallori Barch, Summer
School Teacher due to low enrollment.
4.
Rescind appointment of Sharon Wolf, Summer
School Teacher. Ms. Wolf did not serve as a
Summer School Teacher, she served as a Reading
Rockets Teacher.
5.
Shawna Cliff, Summer School Teacher effective
July 12, 2010 through July 17, 2010. at the rate of
$400.
6.
Mark Homan, Summer School Teacher, effective
July 20, 2010 through August 8, 2010 at the rate of
$1,000 per course.
7.
Jamie Bainbridge, Summer School Teacher,
effective July 21, 2010, at the rate of $1,000 per
course.
8.
Jenna Werley, Summer School Teacher, effective
July 21, 2010, at the rate of $1,000 per course.
9.
Kristen Maze, ESY Tutor for the 2010 Summer
School at the rate of $44.00 per hour.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (cont’d)
10.
Recommend approval for the following personnel to
serve as Substitute Summer School Staff:
Debbie Schnaars
Florence Brown
Svitlana Duffy
Teacher
Inst Asst.
Inst Asst.
$100 per day
$ 50 per day
$ 50 per day
11.
Jo Dizon, Lead Teacher, ARRA Title I Summer
School at the rate of $500.
12.
Colleen Hoy, (.6) Special Education Teacher,
effective August 30, 2010, at the annual salary of
$27,365.40, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 4 pro-rated.
Ms. Hoy served as a Long Term Substitute during
the 08-09 and 09-10 school years. She received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Cabrini College. She is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Marianne Grassano who was reassigned.
13.
Johannah Govey, (.8) Speech and Language
Pathologist, effective August 24, 2010, at the annual
salary of $39,525.60, Master’s Degree/Step 1 prorated. Ms. Govey received her Bachelor’s Degree
from Geneva College and her Master’s Degree from
West Chester University. She is assigned to Rose
Tree Elementary and Springton Lake Middle School
replacing Sarah Pettit who resigned. NOTE: Ms.
Govey is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
14.
Laura Gray Mack, Long Term Substitute Spanish
Teacher for the first semester, effective August 30,
2010, at the annual salary of $44,806.00 Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 2 to be pro-rated for the first semester.
Ms. Mack received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Luther College in Iowa. She served as a Long Term
Substitute Teacher for Rose Tree Media School
District during the 2009-2010 school year. She is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Christina Penning who is on leave.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (cont’d)
15.
Amy Tricome, Long Term Substitute Language Arts
Teacher for the first semester, effective August 30,
2010, at the annual salary of $44,806.00, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 2 to be pro-rated for the first semester.
Ms. Tricome received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Kutztown University. She served as a Long Term
Substitute Teacher for Rose Tree Media School
District during the 2009-2010 school year. Ms.
Tricome is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Michelle Kirk who will be on leave.
16.
Caroline Perry, Long Term Substitute Language
Arts Teacher, effective August 30, 2010, at the
annual salary of $49,809.00 Master’s/Step 2. Ms.
Perry received her Bachelor’s Degree from the
University of Vermont and her Master’s Degree from
West Chester University. She served as a Long
Term Substitute for Rose Tree Media School District
during the 2009-2010 school year. Ms. Perry is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Kathleen Rauch who is on Sabbatical.
17.
Molly Page, (.4) French Teacher, effective August
24, 2010, at the annual salary of $20,244.80,
Master’s Degree/Step 4 pro-rated. Ms. Page
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Washington
and Lee University and her Master’s Degree from
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She
comes to us from PA Leadership Charter School
where she taught French and Spanish last year. Ms.
Page is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Gail Diksa. NOTE: Ms. Page is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (cont’d)
18.
Nadia Mele, Long Term Substitute School
Psychologist, effective October 4, 2010, at the rate
of $310.00 per day through the end of the first
semester. Ms. Mele received her Bachelor’s Degree
from Philadelphia University and her Master’s
Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine. Ms. Mele is assigned to Media and Rose
Tree Elementaries replacing Mara Dixon who will be
on leave.
19.
Julia
Geisel,
Elementary/Special
Education
Teacher, effective August 24, 2010, at the annual
salary of $45,208, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 3. Ms.
Geisel received her Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University. She comes to us from Oxford
Area School District where she served as an
Instructional Support Teacher. Ms. Geisel is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing Tracy
Hatton who was reassigned.
20.
Bridget Martin, (.5) Elementary Teacher, effective
August 30, 2010 at the annual salary of $22,804.50,
Bachelor’s Degree/ Step 4 pro-rated. Ms. Martin
received her Bachelor’s Degree from King’s
College. She served as a Long Term Substitute for
Rose Tree Media School District during the 20092010 school year. Ms. Martin is assigned to Indian
Lane Elementary. This is a new position.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (cont’d)
21.
Recommend the Board recognize the following
personnel for attainment of tenure, effective August
30, 2010:
Julie Small
Dana Vellios
Emily Ferdon
Jessica Hilden
Stacy McMorrow
Jaclyn Leck
Nicholas Bell
William Harmon
Winifred Host
Laura Nemec-Osborne
Judith Raichek
Anna Wiegner
b.
Glenwood
Glenwood
Indian Lane
Indian Lane
Indian Lane
Rose Tree
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
William Carr
Sarah Debessay
Matthew Johnston
Elizabeth Keane
Douglas Krugler
Jason Lazarow
Jennifer McLeod
Kevin Reilley
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
Non-Instructional
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Custodial Night Supervisors
for the 2010-2011 school year:
Terrance Jones
Clifford Berry
Paulette Goolsby
Tony Discala
Willie Jones
Debbie Linn
Springton Lake
Penncrest
Glenwood
Indian Lane
media
Rose Tree
$1,500
$1,500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
2.
John Barbosa, Bus Driver, will serve as Summer
Garage Help at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
3.
Joseph Faulkner, Bus Driver, from Summer Garage
Help to Summer Bus Driver at the rate of $20.90 per
hour.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
4.
Dylan McAndrew, Substitute Custodian, effective
July 6, 2010, at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Mr.
McAndrew is currently serving as Substitute
Maintenance Worker.
5.
Recommend approval for the following personnel to
serve as Reading Tutors at Media Elementary for
the 2010-2011 school year at the rate of $15.00 per
hour.
Kathleen Hogan
6.
Melissa Sabatino
Stuart Race, Support Staff II, One-on-One Personal
Instructional Assistant. Mr. Race will be providing
support for a student after school at the rate of
$16.21 per hour. Mr. Race is assigned to Penncrest
High School.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
b.
c.
d.
Classification Change
Sabbatical Leave
Unpaid Leave of Absence
Degree Advancement
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution: 2010-2011 – 6
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
a.
Classification Change
1.
Tracy Hatton, from Developmental Primary Teacher,
Indian Lane Elementary to Librarian, Indian Lane
Elementary, effective August 30, 2010 at the annual
salary of $62,812.00, Master’s/Step 11. Ms. Hatton
will be replacing Cheri Crow who has resigned.
2.
Amber Gibson, from 3rd Shift Custodian to 2nd Shift
Custodian effective August 30, 2010 at the rate of
$16.45 per hour. Ms. Gibson is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Kevin Coleman
who resigned.
3.
Cynthia Phipps, from Food Service Worker to
Custodian effective August 16, 2010 at the rate of
$16.45 per hour. Ms. Phipps is assigned to the
Education Center replacing Paula Trusty who
resigned.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
4.
Kylee Bucci, from .5 Special Education Teacher,
Educational Resource Center to .7 Special
Education Teacher, Educational Resource Center,
effective August 30, 2010 at the rate of $37,243.50,
Master’s Degree/Step 7 pro-rated.
5.
Jennifer Clements, from Food Service Worker to
Unit Leader effective August 1, 2010 at the rate of
$15.92 per hour. Ms. Clements is assigned to Indian
Lane Elementary replacing Louise Lorenz who
resigned.
Sabbatical Leave
1.
c.
Kathleen Rauch requests a Sabbatical Leave for the
2010-2011 school year for health reasons.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Stephanie Ventura requests an unpaid leave of
absence commencing September 7, 2010 and
terminating December 1, 2010 for purposes of child
rearing.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Degree Advancement
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel for Degree Advancement and adjust their
salaries accordingly effective August 30, 2010:
S. Abelson
S. Cooper
P. DelPrato
J. Diaz
T. Durant
L. Groy
B. Haahr
A. Ikeler
H. Kalbach
J. Matusow
J. McLeod
M. Phillips
B. Reilly
L. Rice-Spring
J. Ritter
A. Santelli
B. Saviski
D. Welc
Master’s +20/Step 11
Master’s +20/Step 15
Master’s+60/Step 12
Master’s/Step 10
Master’s+60/Step 15
Master’s+60/Step 9
Master’s+20/Step 6
Master’s+40/Step 6
Permanent Cert/Step 8
Master’s+40/Step 12
Master’s+60/Step 5
Master’s+20/Step 15
Master’s+20/Step 12
Master’s+60/Step 9
Master’s+60/Step 6
Master’s+60/Step 9
Master’s+20/Step 6
Master’s+20/Step 15
$66,912
$90,270
$85,435
$60,588
$96,867
$74,003
$56,395
$62,805
$47,791
$81,512
$67,325
$90,270
$71,963
$74,003
$62,805
$74,003
$56,395
$90,270
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts – Attachments B
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 7
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts
effective July 1, 2010. See Attachment B in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 26, 2010.
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato,
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery and
William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN: Jeffrey Pettit
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts – Attachments C, D, E, F
Mr. Pettit moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a
motion to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 8
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
2.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton
Lake Middle School Non-Athletic Supplemental
contracts effective July 1, 2010. See Attachment C
in Official Legislative Minutes of August 26, 2010.
3.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Fall Athletic Supplemental contracts
effective July 1, 2010. See Attachment D in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 26, 2010.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Fall Athletic Supplemental contracts
effective July 1, 2010. See Attachment E in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 26, 2010.
5.
Recommend the following personnel to serve as the
2009-2010 Envirothon Competition Post Season
Sponsors at the workshop rate of $145 per day for
13 days:
Amanda Meltz
6.
Mark Samilenko
Carley Dillon, Co-Director Night School for the
2010-2011 school year at the annual salary of
$2,500.00
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3. General
e.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
7.
Debbie Schnaars, Co-Director Night School for the
2010-2011 school year at the annual salary of
$2,500.00
8.
Recommend Board approval of the appointment of
District Personnel to serve as Building Coordinators
for the 2010-2011 school year. See Attachment F.
9.
Tracy Jackson, Penncrest High School, (.5) New
Teacher Mentor for the 2010-2011 school year, at
the annual salary of $568.00.
10.
Kim Riviere, Penncrest High School, (.5) New
Teacher Mentor for the 2010-2011 school year, at
the annual salary of $568.00.
11.
Tracy Hatton, Indian Lane Elementary, New
Teacher Mentor for the 2010-2011 school year at
the annual salary of $1,136.00.
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
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John Hanna, Veronica Barbato,
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
f.
g.
Salary Change
Other
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a
motion to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 9
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
f.
Salary Change
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
salaries/pay rate changes which were
incorrectly reported on the June Board:
Debbie Tyson
Jerry Diaz
Fern Mathis
Mary Grassano
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$12.88 per hour
$51,018.00
$88,330.00
$77,493.60
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
g.
Other
1.
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
Recommend Board approval of the following
Penncrest High School Game Worker rates for the
2010-2011 school year:
Approximate
Hours per
Event
DISTRICT
Hourly
Rate
NONDISTRICT
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
1.5
1.5
1.5
3.0
3.0
1.5
3.0
1.5
1.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
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
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
g.
Other (cont’d)
2.
Recommend Board approval of the following
Springton Lake Middle School Game Worker rates
for the 2010-2011 school year:
Game Worker Position
Crowd Control
Scoreboard Operator
Timer
Starter
3.
Rate
$30.00
$40.00
$30.00
$50.00
Approximate
Hours
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
Hourly Rate
$15.00
$20.00
$15.00
$25.00
Resolve that the Board of School Directors approve
the expenditure of $37,102.14 to pay performance
bonuses for the 2009-2010 school year in
accordance with the ADSUPI Agreement.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing - None
B.
General
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
C.
D.
Springfield Country Club
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Contract with Camphill Special School - 1
Contract with Camphill Special School - 2
Contract with Dr. Peter Christie
Contract with Hilltop Preparatory School
Contract with Valley Forge Educational Services (Vanguard
School)
8.
Contract with Delaware County Intermediate Unit
9.
Contract with Elwyn – 1
10.
Contract with Elwyn – 2
11.
Widener University Agreement
Financials for June and July 2010
Bill lists for June and July 2010
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010 – 2011 - 10
1.
Springfield Country Club
Resolve, that the Board approve the catering contract with
Springfield Country Club for the Penncrest Junior prom on
April 13, 2012, in an amount of $20,800.00.
2.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Holcomb
Behavioral Health Systems for STAR Coordinator services at
Penncrest High School, September 13, 2010 through
June 25, 2011.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Contract with the Camphill Special School - 1
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract for one student, GQ,
to attend Camphill Special School for the 2010/2011 school year (10
months), beginning September 8, 2010. The cost is $35,300.00 per
student per year. Camphill is an approved private school; therefore,
a 4010 application has been filed. Services will include a program
of instruction designed to meet the goals and objectives detailed in
the student’s IEP. Total contract amount: $35,300.00.
4.
Contract with the Camphill Special School - 2
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract for one student, ER,
to attend Camphill Special School for the 2010/2011 school year,
beginning September 1, 2010. The cost is $65,000.00 per year
($6,500.00 per month) for the educational/residential care of this
student, as per an approved settlement agreement. Camphill is an
approved private school; therefore, a 4010 application has been
filed. Services will include a program of instruction designed to
meet the goals and objectives detailed in the student’s IEP as well
as residential treatment. Total contract amount: $65,000.00.
5.
Contract with the Dr. Peter Christie
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract for Dr. Peter
Christie to provide consultative services needed to complete
ACCESS processing during the 2010-2011 school year. The
cost of each review will be $25.00.
6.
Contract with the Hilltop Preparatory School
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract for one
student, EB, to attend Hilltop Preparatory School for the
2010/2011 school year (10 months), beginning September 7,
2010. The cost is $35,775 per student per year. Hilltop is an
approved private school; therefore, a 4010 application has been
filed. Services will include a program of instruction designed to
meet the goals and objectives detailed in the student’s IEP.
Total contract amount: $35,775.00
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X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
Contract with Valley Forge Educational Services (Vanguard
School)
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract for three
students, TD, BE, and DR, to attend The Vanguard School
for the 2010/2011 school year (10 months), beginning
September 2, 2010. The cost is $43,700.00 per student per
year. Vanguard is an approved private school; therefore,
4010 applications have been filed. Services will include a
program of instruction designed to meet the goals and
objectives detailed in the students’ IEPs. Total contract
amount: $131,100.00.
8.
Contract with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Further resolve, that the Board approve contracts from the
Delaware County Intermediate Unit to provide education
services during the 2010-2011 school year at the following:
Delaware County Detention Center, Be Proud Foundation
Day Treatment Program, and DCIU Sites for the education
of Elwyn Residential Students. Total contract amounts are
$1,066,813.00, $198,408.00, and $592,943.00, respectively.
The Intermediate Unit will provide educational services as part of
the Be Proud Foundation Day Treatment Program, including one
full time classroom teacher, one full time teacher assistant,
instructional materials, supplies, supervision and evaluation of
teachers, verification of home district residency and invoicing of
home district on behalf of RTM. Total cost of services will not
exceed the budgeted amount of $198,408.00, to be paid in two
installments.
DCIU agrees to provide special education programs and services
for students who reside at Elwyn and receive services at sites
other than the residential facility during the 2010-2011 school
year. These students are placed there by community agencies
such as Catholic Social Services, DHS, and the Delaware County
Children and Youth Services System. The cost of providing these
programs and services is $592,943.00, to be paid in quarterly
payments on September 1, December 1, March 1, and June 1,
2011.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Contract with Elwyn - 1
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract for Elwyn to
provide the services of Therapeutic Facilitators to provide
individual and group therapeutic services for selected students at
Penncrest and Springton Lake. A Therapeutic Facilitator will be
assigned to each school and will provide services two and a half
days per week for 39 weeks at the high school and two days per
week at the middle school. The costs of the services will not
exceed $86,336.08.
10.
Contract with Elwyn - 2
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract for Elwyn to
provide the services of Therapeutic Facilitators to provide
individual and group therapeutic services for selected students at
Penncrest, Springton Lake, and the four elementary schools. A
Therapeutic Facilitator will be assigned to each school and will
provide services one (additional) day per week for 39 weeks at
the high school, one (additional) day per week at the middle
school and one day per week divided among the elementary
schools. These services will be paid for with ARRA funds. The
costs of the services will not exceed $60,987.76.
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X.
Finance
C.
D
Financials for June and July 2010
Bill Lists for June and July 2010
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following:
Financial Reports
June/July
June/July
June/July
June/July
2010
2010
2010
2010
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
June
June
June
June
June
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
General Fund Bill List
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
Bond Series 2007 A & B
Scholarship Fund
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
July
July
July
July
July
2010 General Fund Bill List
2010 Capital Reserve Bill List
2010 Bond Series 2004 Bill List
2010 Bond Series 2007 A & B
2010 Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$ 2,564,563.10
$ 169,073.49
$ 629,235.77
$
5,550.00
$
56,875.02
$ 3,425,297.28
$ 2,276,690.05
$
9,538.33
$ 219,827.17
$ 1,519,175.89
$
591.50
$ 4,025,822.94
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 11
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:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
______________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – September 2010
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Physical Education
Tennis anyone? With the U.S. Open Tennis Championship winding down in September, the
fifth grade students have enjoyed learning about this lifetime sport and exploring the skills
through activities such as Tennis Volleyball. All of the children had the opportunity to learn
game management through making line calls and keeping score. Many students discovered
they really like tennis and most have expressed the desire to pursue future opportunities to
“raise a racquet”.
Fourth Grade
In fourth grade science, Mr. Dieter's class is working on Motion and Design. Mrs. Barry's
class is working on Microworlds. Mrs. Grace-Green and Mrs. Seaner are working on
Ecosystems. In social studies, the fourth grade classes are looking at the Northeast Region of
the U.S. All fourth grade classes will be taking a closer look at our Constitution during the
month of September. In language arts, Mr. Dieter's class will be putting on the play Charlotte's
Web for classroom parents
Fifth Grade
Last June, children were encouraged to write during the summer. Some children turned in
poems while others wrote full stories. All pieces that were turned in during the month of
September were hung around the building.
Guidance
This month in guidance we are focusing on differences. Everyone is unique, and has their own
strengths and weaknesses. This focus helps us understand and accept each other for who we
are, and encourages us to be at our personal best.
Title 1
Glenwood has a new Title 1 Reading and Math Support teacher for the 2010-2011 school
year. Title I is a federal grant designed to help children with academic needs, as determined
by multiple criteria. Mrs. Gallagher, the new Title One Support teacher, is looking forward to
providing additional or extended learning opportunities, individualized support, and alternative
instructional strategies to students
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INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The 2010-2011 school year started off well. 414 students have transitioned back to school
without a hitch. Students are happy and enjoying school.
Expectations for the Year
All students attended an Opening Assembly on September 8, where Mr. Bennett reviewed
behavioral and academic expectations. The students were attentive and promised to make
positive decisions. The school will hold monthly recognition assemblies throughout the year to
build school spirit and pride.
Back-to-School Night
Indian Lane hosted the annual Back-to-School Night for parents on Thursday, September 16,
2010. Fourth and Fifth grade parents visited the classrooms from 7:00 to 7:35 p.m. and their
math class from 7:35 to 7:50 p.m. Second and third grade parents visited the classrooms from
7:35 to 8:10 and Kindergarten and First grade visited from 8:10 to 8:45 p.m. s pecial area
teachers were in their rooms to answer questions from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Math Tools for Success
Knowledge of basic math facts is an important factor for success in mathematics. Often
students who are experiencing difficulty in mathematics are students who have not mastered
the basic math facts at a speed and accuracy rate that allows them to complete calculations
efficiently and accurately. Students who are dependent on counting on their fingers or on the
use of counters often lose track of the flow of multi-step problem solving. Beginning in the fall,
students will participate in an exciting new program called "Tools for Success.” Students will
master a specific set of facts which will enable them to move on to the next level. This daily
practice will increase a child’s success in mathematics. We’ll be targeting first and second
grade initially, and may then eventually move up the grades. We are currently searching for
parent volunteers to be our “checkers,” under the direction of new parent Kim Huggins. This
consists of timing a student for a minute, recording the results, and awarding a sticker.
DIBELS Screening
Indian Lane has successfully completed their DIBELS screening for Kindergarten through
Third Grade. Instructional Support Teacher, Martha Phillips, coordinated this activity. This
information will help teachers provide appropriate literacy instruction in the classroom.
Kindergarten
Mrs. Martin's PM Kindergarten learned each other's names with songs and games and read lot
some beginning-of-the-year stories. We learned the parts of our daily "team meetings" to help
us begin the day. Hands-down the favorite part of our first week was playing on the
playground with our new friends. Mrs. Durant and Mrs. Huebner began piloting the use of a
classroom amplification system designed to allow the students to better hear their teachers.
The equipment is on loan from Lightspeed Company for a 45 day trial.
First Grade
First grade is busy making new friends and learning all of the new routines found in
grader's day. This includes new specials and eating lunch in the cafeteria! For many,
also the first time they are in school for a full day. This week they are sharing
themselves, listening to new stories, writing about their experiences and learning
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a first
this is
about
about
the many new math manipulatives which will be used this year. The 100 Book Challenge will
also be introduced soon. DIBELS screening will take place in the upcoming weeks as well.
Third Grade
There are bugs in Third Grade! Diversity bugs, an activity where everyone is given the same
direction, e.g. “Your bug is round.” “You have antennae.” Each student drew their bug and
held it up for discussion. Modeling a Responsive Classroom, we hold morning meetings and
team building activities to create a positive classroom where everybody has a say. We created
a classroom constitution with input by every student of the rules that we will follow in our
classrooms.
Fourth Grade
The students in Mr. Washington’s class went on a scavenger hunt throughout the school
looking for word clues from staff members to form a sentence. This gave students an
opportunity to refresh their memory on where staff is located throughout the building. All of
fourth grade is launching Writer’s notebooks where the students reflect on their lives, collect
stories about themselves and others.
Some classes are working on “Get To Know You”
diagrams and biography poems.
Fifth Grade
Students were introduced to their new classrooms through games, scavenger hunts, and
puzzles. They learned about the new Netbooks they will be using and discovered things about
themselves and Indian Lane that they never knew before. In "Morning Meeting" students learn
the skills needed to make a welcoming and productive community in the classroom.
PTG News
Our PTG created a fundraiser Bobcat campaign to give Indian Lane families a way to donate
money directly to the Indian Lane PTG in lieu of traditional buying and selling fundraisers (for
example, wrapping paper, etc.) Parents and teachers are welcome to donate as well as to
invite family, friends, businesses and members of the community to participate in the
Campaign. The Campaign has raised more than $8,000 to date (September 10) with a goal of
$12,000.
Money raised by the PTG Bobcat Club Campaign and PTG membership dues are used to
sponsor:
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•
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•
•
•
•
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•
Assemblies
Teacher reimbursement for classroom supplies
Grade-level projects and events (i.e., 5th grade luncheon, 3rd grade quilting)
Family events (i.e., bingo & movie nights, gingerbread house decorating)
Teacher's Luncheon
Birthday Bash
Field Day
School-wide initiatives (Broadcast, Indian Lane Ink and yearbook)
Teacher Wish List (in 2009/2010, this included 7 laptop computers, a microwave for
students to use in the cafeteria, and 1 smartboard for the library)
And much more!
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Our PTG sponsored a Parents’ Back to School Celebration on Saturday, September 11 in
Aston. Parents met new friends and celebrated the beginng of a great school year.
Music, light fare, and soft drinks were provided by the PTG. A good time was had by all.
100 Book Challenge
Our school once again will be participating in the 100 Book Challenge program in support
of reading. Students select books that are easy, fast, and fun to read. The goal is for
students to read 2 steps a day and one step on weekends (a step = 15 minutes of
uninterrupted reading). That is about 11 steps a week, with a yearlong goal of 400 steps.
We will normally have time for one or two steps a day in school. Students are expected,
but not limited to, reading for 30 minutes (2 steps) a night at home. Parents are
encouraged to provide time and space to facilitate the reading, as well as sign their child's
log sheet to indicate completion of the steps at home. There will be a celebration each
month recognizing milestones that students reach each month.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Welcome Back
Welcoming our new and returning students is a significant part of our summer work. We
held orientation programs for new and kindergarten students. Our annual Open House
was extremely well attended. Mrs. Kotch called every new family and then followed up
the phone call with a postcard inviting them to our New Student Orientation. Every Media
School family got a personal invitation (postcard) to our Open House. Every teacher
contacted his/her students by phone or mail. Our PTG volunteers did a fabulous job of
decorating the front of the school with giant pencils and balloons. “Sign fairies” visited the
homes of every new family to put a special welcome sign on their front lawn. It is our
shared belief that a warm and well organized welcome is the perfect way to begin a new
year.
Enrollment
Our enrollment is slightly higher than projected. As of 9/13/10, our total enrollment is 422.
This included 46 new (not including kindergarten). We are pleased to welcome students
from Arizona, Nevada, Germany, and a number of local private schools.
EAGLES Spirit Day
We showed our EAGLES spirit on Friday, September 10. Mrs. Verdeur, our music
teacher, organized some special recess activities that were documented for inclusion in a
grant application, NFL Back-to-Football Friday. We have done a lot to promote healthy
living/lifestyle. The Eagles’ Day stressed the relationship between good food (including
some from our school garden) and exercise. Mrs. Verdeur completed 180 hours this
summer for her administrative internship. This grant application is part of her professional
portfolio.
FM System Trial
We have acquired two Redcat receiver/amplifiers for a 45 day trial. Mr. Michael LaBate of
Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. met with our faculty to highlight the research and benefits
of these systems. We are anxious to get feedback from the participating teachers.
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Inclusion Team
Our inclusion team met for a day in August. We had a full agenda that included looking at
co-teaching models, reviewing achievement data, annual goals, planning for back-toschool night, our daily schedule, and planning for professional growth options.
Thank You Barbeque
Media School was pleased to host RTM’s annual “Thank You” barbeque for all employees
who worked over the summer. About 100 people enjoyed the event. Extra food was
picked up by The Media Police and delivered to the Domestic Abuse Project “Safe
House.”
Parent Survey
We conducted an online parent satisfaction survey this summer. The responses were
overwhelmingly positive with comments like, “Media School is awesome. I wish my child
could stay there forever.”
Summer Math & Reading Logs
We are in the process of collecting summer math and reading logs. Students who
completed the summer work will be recognized at our first all school assembly. They will
also receive a certificate and homework pass.
Parent Resource Center
Our Parent Resource Center has moved to a new location on the first floor. We are
planning our “menu” of offerings that will include monthly presentations for parents on
topics of their choice. We gathered some helpful planning information through our parent
survey.
Race for Education
Our PTG is trying a new fundraiser, Race for Education. The staff has been trained and
we are ready to go.
DIBELS
DIBELS testing for children in grades kindergarten – grade 3 was completed in
September. It gives us valuable information that informs instruction.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
New Staff at Penncrest
This year, we welcome two new teachers to the World Language department: Sandra
Lin, teaching Chinese and Molly Page, teaching French. We have a new addition at the
ERC, Frank Fitzpatrick, as well as in the ESL program, Lisa Jacinto-Cassidy. Joining the
Penncrest family as a Gifted Support teacher is Meg Barney. We are also delighted to
welcome back Colleen Hoy (Special Ed), Carolyn Perry (English), Laura Mack [nee Gray]
(Spanish), and Amy Tricome (English). Finally, returning to us this year from sabbatical
are Craig Casner (English), Deanna Dachiu (English), Paul DelPrato (Science), and
Sarah Graham (Guidance).
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World Language News
An interest meeting for the 2010-2011 Phyllis Kavanaugh scholarship to study abroad
was held this month in the PHS library. The Kavanaugh scholarship has been awarded
annually to World Language students since 1983. An interest meeting for the 2011 Latin
immersion trip was also held this month. The trip will visit both Roman and Greek sites in
the summer of 2011 and is open to ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade Latin students.
Social Studies Department News
Mr. Kevin Nolen, Social Studies Department faculty, traveled to Turkey recently as part
of a World Affairs Council of Philadelphia fellowship. Exploring the history and culture of
the country, the two-week program will greatly enhance Mr. Nolen's Global Studies
curriculum.
Guidance Department News
Three Penncrest seniors were identified as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists:
Rachel Hosier, Peisong Ouyang, and Joseph Zack. Students who earn Semifinalist
status are the highest scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT in each of their respective states and
represent less than one percent of each state’s high school seniors. These students will
now continue in the competition for Finalist recognition. Finalists will be identified in
February. Congratulations and good luck to our semi-finalists!
Music Department News
The Penncrest Roaring Lions Marching Band completed another successful band camp
this month. One hundred, thirty-two students participated in the camp learning the 2010
field show: "Millennium +10," featuring the music of the Epcot fireworks. There were two
excellent performances even before school began: one for the RTM staff welcome back
ceremonies and the other a Parent Preview in the stadium. The band looks forward to
another exciting year of representing our school in the community and beyond. For a
complete listing of our performance, visit the calendar at www.penncrestband.com.
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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
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
September 10, 2010
Subject:
September 14, 2010 – 7:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill O’Donnell
______________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides and Bill O’Donnell
Also in Attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Grace Eves, Dr. Jerry Parker and John Glavin
from Delaware County Community College, Ken Phillips from RBC Capital, Dick Wood
and Jonathan Cox from Rhoads and Sinon.
1.
Chester Upland School District Sponsoring School District/DCCC
The Chester Upland School District has requested sponsorship with the
Delaware County Community College. In order for Chester Upland to become a
sponsoring district, at least 6 other sponsoring districts must approve of the
sponsorship. Dr. Jerry Parker, President and John Glavin, Vice-President from
DCCC spoke to the committee. Chester-Upland School District will make a onetime capital buy-in in the amount of $3,943,826. This amount is based on the
2008 appraised insurance value for DCCC’s main campus. These funds are
being raised through gaming revenue in Chester. The buy-in will be used to
keep the physical plant fee level over the next 5 years for all sponsoring districts
and to offset a tuition increase for students. One-third of the cost of expenditures
should be covered by local effort, one-third covered by the state and one-third
covered by tuition. The college has not increased the local effort by more than
8% due to the Act 1 Index and plans to continue to keep the local effort in line
with the Act 1 Index in the future.
Action: A resolution for the acceptance of sponsorship by the Chester Upland
School District and a resolution for the disposition plan for a on-time buy-in will
be moved to the September 23rd Legislative Agenda.
2.
Ken Phillips Presentation
In April of 2006 the Board authorized the issuance of $30,000,000 in bonds for
capital projects. $15,000,000 was issue in 2007 for the Springton Lake Middle
School project. Ken Phillips discussed borrowing the next $14,850,000 for the
Springton Lake Middle School project. Bond rates are favorable at this time. After
approval at the September 23rd Legislative meeting the bonds will be marketed
on September 27th with a tentative settlement in late October. Ken also stated the
District has the opportunity to apply for the debt exception for this bond issue.
Ken also discussed the refunding the 2003 bond issue. Current interest rates are
about 1.4% lower than the 2003 bond. The bond will be repaid by 2016. This is
the last refunding for the 2003 bond. The savings will be used for capital projects.
The District will refund the bond issue if there is a minimum savings of $75,000.
The District received a Standard and Poor’s AA/Stable rating. The report
considered the District’s strong income and wealth indicators, a diverse property
tax base, strong fund balance and low-to-moderate debt burden. The AA/Stable
rating will contribute to a favorable interest rate on the 2010A and 2010AA bond
issues.
Action: A confirming resolution for the issuance of the 2010 Series A bond will
be moved to the September 23rd Legislative agenda. A parameters resolution for
the 2010 Series AA bond issue for the refunding of the 2003 bond will be moved
to the September 23rd Legislative agenda.
3.
Dates for Local Audit
The local audit by Barbacane Thornton is scheduled for September 27th through
October 7th. The Business Office has been preparing most of the summer for the
audit. The completion of the audit by early October gives the Business Office
sufficient time to file PDE’s AFR, Annual Financial Report, by October 31st.
Action: Discussion
4.
Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment, ARRA Stimulus, Monitoring
Visit
The audit for the ARRA stimulus funds is scheduled for September 27th. Steve
Taylor, Angela Gilbert, Heather Henise and Grace Eves will assist with the audit.
Action: Discussion
5.
Education Foundation Funds
There was approximately $39,211.89 remaining in the Education Foundation’s
account. Two checks were presented to the district from those funds. One check
for $20,000 is for the GATE program at SLMS and $19,211.89 is for the ERC.
The committee agreed with the funds for the ERC, but would like to reserve the
$20,000 for the GATE program until further analysis of the program is available.
Action: Discussion
6.
Budget Comparison
Expenditures: Purchased Prof. & Technical Services has a decrease, which is
due to the timing of invoices for tax preparation services. This category is also
used to pay for Intermediate Unit services. Other Uses of Funds shows a large
change in comparison to last August. This is due to the transfer to the capital
reserve fund processed in August in 2010. Whereas, last year the transfer did not
occur until October. The transfer to capital reserve is used to pay for busses and
some technology purchases.
Action: Discussion
7.
Selection of voting Delegates for PSBA Legislative Policy Council
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association has invited board members to
participate in the PSBA Legislative Policy Council meeting to be held on October
14th. Veronica Barbato has agreed to represent the school district.
Action: This item will be moved to the September 23rd Legislative agenda.
8.
CADES Agreement
The proposed contractual rates for the transportation of students for the Rose
Tree Media School District for the 2010 -11 school year.
Round Trip (Del Co)
One Way (Del Co)
per student/day
per student/day
$63.00
$39.95
The Children and Adult Disability and Education Services (CADES) provides
Round Trip door-to-door transportation for school aged and preschool aged
students.
Mr. Hanna requested the cost of services for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. This
information will be reported at a later date.
Action: This item will be moved to the September 23rd Legislative agenda.
9.
Budgetary Transfers
FY 11-1 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Athletics – Dues and Fees
$5,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Athletics- Travel
$5,000.00
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to cover travel expenses for the
school year.
9.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
FY 11-2 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – New Equipment
$4,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction - Supplies
$4,000.00
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to cover additional cost of supplies
for the Health and PE department at SLMS.
FY 11-3 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Technology – Supplies
$3,348.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – New Equipment
$3,348.00
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to purchase iPads for pilot program
Penncrest.
FY 11-4 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Professional Development – Miscellaneous
$1,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
$1,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Smartboards at Glenwood
Elementary for teachers who were trained.
FY 11-5 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Supplies
$1,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
$1,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Smartboards at Glenwood
Elementary for teachers who were trained.
FY 11-6 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Supplies
$500.00
9.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
TO:
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Smartboards at Glenwood
Elementary for teachers who were trained.
FY 11-7 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Office of the Principal – New Equipment
$300.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
$300.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Smartboards at Glenwood
Elementary for teachers who were trained.
The IPad purchase is part of a pilot program with the technology department and
Penncrest administrators. The feasibility of using IPads for textbooks is being
explored.
Action: This item will be moved to the September 23rd Legislative agenda.
10.
Class of 2013 Senior Prom
The Class of 2013 will hold the Senior Prom at Drexelbrook. The cost of the prom
is paid for by the students. The students have an October 4, 2010 deadline to
reserve the venue.
Action: This item will be moved to the September 23rd Legislative agenda.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on October 12, 2010 at 7:30
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
September 16, 2010
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – September 7, 2010
Board Members in attendance: J. Pettit, P. Barry, V. Barbato, N. Mackrides, Chair,
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr, A. Gilbert
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Items were reviewed for inclusion on the agenda of the legislative meeting
of the Board of School Directors on September 23, 2010. Mrs. Callahan
stated that there will be additional items added to the agenda prior to the
legislative meeting and sent to the members of the Board of School
Directors for review prior to the meeting.
Action: All items will be placed on the agenda of the legislative meeting of
the Board of School Directors to be held on September 23, 2010.
II.
The members of the committee reviewed Policy #126, Class Size/Faculty
Staffing. There followed a discussion of whether to adhere to the current
policy or revise it. A suggestion was made by Mr. Pettit and Mr. Barry that
we form a subcommittee to review our current policy and current research
data on the impact of class size on student achievement.
III.
Creation of One-On-One Instructional Assistant
Mrs. Callahan presented a request from the Special Education Department
to create a new Instructional Assistant position to work one-on-one with a
kindergarten student with multiple disabilities. The committee agreed to
move this item to the agenda of the legislative meeting of the Board of
School Directors for a vote.
Action: The creation of a new One-On-One Instructional Assistant position
will be placed on the agenda of the legislative meeting of the Board of
School Directors to be held on September 23, 2010.
IV.
Classroom Aide for Rose Tree Elementary
Dr. Kerr discussed with the members of the committee a request for a
classroom aide for the first grades at Rose Tree Elementary. There are now
forty four first grade students, two over the current maximum of 21
students per class. The members of the committee agreed to place the
creation of two .5 Support Staff I positions on the agenda of the legislative
meeting of the Board of School Directors. This will allow one part-time aide
in each of the two first grade classes.
Action: The creation of two .5 Support Staff I positions will be placed on
the agenda of the legislative meeting for a vote of the full board.
V.
Executive Session
An executive session was held to discuss matters of personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on Tuesday, October 5,
2010, at 8 PM in the Board Room at the Education Center.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Date:
September 10, 2010
Subject:
September 7, 2010 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Fronduti
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Jeff Pettit, Peter Barry, Nancy
Mackrides, Linda Fox,
Others in Attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Dr. Linda Bluebello, Mr. Rick Gregg, Karen
Daugherty
PRESENTATION
As per Board request last spring, Mr. Gregg presented an overview and explanation of
overnight field trip expenditures. Mr. Gregg explained differences between the overnight
athletic and extracurricular trips and discussed transportation needs associated with
each group. He also shared how the costs for trips are divided between students, club
or organization, and school budgets. The merits of the trips were also discussed.
CONTRACTS
Dr. Bluebello presented the following contract renewals:
Bayada Nurses is one of the substitute nursing agencies that provide substitute nurses
as needed. The hourly rate for a Registered Nurse is the same as last year: $49.50 per
hour.
Action: Approval will be on the September 2010 Legislative Agenda.
Mercy Rehab Associates provide a physical therapist for students who require this
service as identified on their Individualized Education Program. The cost of the services
is $65.00 per hour.
Action: Approval will be on the September 2010 Legislative Agenda.
A student who attends the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy located at 4400
Baltimore Pike, Philadelphia, PA, requires parental transportation due to medically
necessary private therapies and treatment scheduled in the afternoons.
Action: Approval will be on the September 2010 Legislative Agenda.
Dr. Robert F. Sing provides physicals for high school and elementary students as well
as consultation services for the district’s health services. His contract is for $25,578.00.
Action: Approval will be on the September 2010 Legislative Agenda.
Dr. Peter N. Christie provides physicals for Springton Lake students, district custodians
and bus drivers. His contract is for $9,366.82. Bus driver physicals are billed at $55.00
each with a $20.00 fee for the biannual Mantoux Tuberculin test.
Action: Approval will be on the September 2010 Legislative Agenda.
Jessica Brady provides dental hygiene services to students in our public and non-public
schools. Her annual contract is for $2,000.00.
Action: Approval will be on the September 2010 Legislative Agenda.
Settlement Agreement:
Dr. Bluebello reviewed the terms of a settlement agreement regarding compensatory
education services for a Penncrest High School student.
Action: Approval will be on the September 2010 Legislative Agenda.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be October 5, 2010, at 9:00 pm
at the Education Center.
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
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
___
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
September 10, 2010
Subject:
September 14, 2010 - 8:00 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
___________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy
Mackrides and Bill O’Donnell
Also in Attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Dennis Cini, Joe
Slivka and Henry Guariello from D’Huy Engineering and Bob Furst from Architecture
Furst PC.
1.
Penn Fields - Plantings
A letter was sent to a neighbor on September 7th stating the district’s position has
not changed on the planting of additional trees. The existing arborvitaes are
thriving.
Action: Discussion
2.
Springton Lake Middle School Project Update
Henry Guariello and Joe Slivka from D’Huy Engineering gave an update on the
progress of the Springton Lake Middle School project. The first half of phase one
is nearly completed. Work continues on the second floor classrooms. Minor
finishing work needs to be completed in the administration area. Work on the
performing arts and auditorium has begun. Steel is due to arrive at the end of
October. The committee approved the installation of fencing and gates at the
street entrance to the classroom and library modulars and structural work on the
second floor equipment room. A schedule of contractor payments was reviewed
along with potential change orders. The project is within budget and on schedule
at this time.
Action: Discussion
3.
Penncrest Stadium Seating
Bob Furst from Architect Furst, presented three options for the replacement of
stadium seating at Penncrest. The current stadium seats approximately 850.
Option 1: Includes a new press box, 1,233 seats, new concrete stairs and
handrails, handicap ramp and handrails, concrete sidewalks, foundations,
fencing, landscaping, grading, protective bollards and electrical work and
relocation of light pole. The grandstand will sit 6’ off the concrete, which will
obstruct the view of the fields from the driveway and snack bar area. The
estimated cost is $779,684.
Option 2: Includes the same items in option one, but includes seating for 1,300.
The stadium seating will sit 6” above the concrete, which will not obstruct the
view of the fields from the driveway and snack bar. This option provides fewer
rows, but wider seats than option 1. The cost is $790,884.
Option 3: Changes the current seats with an overlay for the concrete. Additional
seating will consist of aluminum bleachers. The handicap ramp and the stairs
will be aluminum. The cost is $678,644.
All three options can includes alternates to make plaza improvements such as
stamped concrete, etc. with a range of $58,500 to $70,000. Additional bleachers
can also be added.
The committee will review the handouts and will discuss the project at the
October Operations Committee meeting.
Action: Discussion
3.
2010-11 Capital Projects Update
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2010 CAPITAL PROJECTS STATUS REPORT
9/9/10
Glenwood roofing/Siding Replacement
•
•
•
•
New siding installed. 70% of re-roofing complete.
Substantially complete as of 8/27.
Final punch list and manufacturer’s warranty inspection scheduled for week of
9/20
Change Orders - None
Roofing Project – Rose Tree Elementary
•
•
•
Chimney pointing and new roofing substantially complete.
Project complete – punchlist work in progress.
Change Orders - None
Penncrest Roofing Project
•
•
•
•
Re-roofing work substantially complete.
Final punchlist and manufacturer’s warranty inspection scheduled for week of
9/20
Change Orders - None
Contractor to reimburse School district for damages due to roof leak.
HVAC Project – Penncrest Library.
•
•
•
Project complete – unit operational
Punchlist inspection by Engineer scheduled for week of 9/13
Change Orders - None
HVAC Project- Indian Lane
•
•
•
New rooftop installed and operational.
Final ATC controls tied into monitoring system.
Change Orders - None
HVAC Project- Education Center
•
•
•
•
3rd Floor new rooftop installed and operational.
Final ATC controls remain to be connected to monitoring system.
Lower Level Server Room work in progress – completion anticipated by 9/17
Change Orders to date- None
Stairwell Flooring Replacement Project – Indian Lane
•
•
•
Project substantially complete.
Punchlist inspection performed on 9/2.
Anticipated Change Order- weatherstrip exterior stairwell door
Master Clock/PA System Replacement- Penncrest, Media, Glenwood
•
•
•
Glenwood and Media- installation substantially complete and system operational
Penncrest installation complete, but system not operational due to network
problems
Anticipated Change Order- rewire system to function independent of current
network problems
Penncrest Gym Bleacher Replacement
•
•
New bleachers delivered on 8/16. Installation completed on 8/25
Change Orders - None
Penn Fields Remediation
•
•
•
•
Project substantially complete .Punch-list inspection held on 7/29
Final reseeding scheduled for week of 9/14
Fields in use
Change Orders to date:
o
S-01 – ($ 14,960.40) - previously approved
o
S-02 - $5,329.04 – previously approved
Action: Discussion
5.
Sunday Use of Facilities
The current resolution for Sunday use of facilities has expired. The committee
approved the use of facilities on Sundays for all buildings.
Action: This item will be moved to the September 23rd Legislative agenda.
6.
Use of Weight Room/PCHS
Item to be discussed at the October Operations Committee meeting.
Action: Discussion
7.
Media Borough Playground
Maria Kotch contacted Media Borough to see if they would be willing to assist
with freshening up of the playground because it is used heavily by the
community. Maria and Grace Eves met with Jeff Smith and Anthony DeRosa
both from Media Borough on September 3rd and took a walk around the
playground. Basketball nets are torn, court needs to be painted, mulch is heavily
compacted due to use, and picnic tables are old. Jeff Smith recommended the
Borough and the District follow up on grants that could be used for the
playground to develop a master plan. Grace Eves will research the availability of
grants for the playground.
Action: Discussion
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on October 12, 2010, at 8:30 PM.
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Dr. Angela Gilbert, Director of Teaching and Learning - Elementary
Dr. Steve Taylor, Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary
DATE:
September 8, 2010
RE:
September 7, 2010 Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance:
Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, Nancy
RTMSD Personnel in Attendance: Angela Gilbert, Karen Daugherty, Denise Kerr
Preview of Agenda Items for 2010-2011 Teaching and Learning Committee meetings
Dr. Gilbert presented an overview of the agenda items for the Teaching and Learning
Committee meetings for the 2010-2011 school year. A combination of action items,
informational updates and routine annual business were submitted for the Board’s review.
Topics highlighted in the discussion included the Keystone Exams, Out-of-District IEP
coverage, the swimming curriculum, the ESL program and the Elwyn Expansion Project.
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for 2010-2011
Concurrent enrollment agreements from Delaware County Community College, Neumann
University, and Penn State University were submitted for review. Board members agreed
that dual enrollment is a great opportunity for RTM students. In response to a question
about the number of students who participated in the dual enrollment program last year, Dr.
Gilbert obtained the following information from Dr. Taylor: 14 PHS students took 24
different courses for Dual Enrollment at DCCC, Penn State Brandywine, and Neumann
University. The Board agreed to move forward with Dual Enrollment for the 2010-2011
school year.
ACTION: A resolution for the approval of the concurrent enrollment agreements from
Delaware County Community College, Neumann University, and Penn State
University will be on the September 23, 2010 Legislative Agenda.
Curriculum Development Cycle Plan
Dr. Gilbert presented the proposed Curriculum Development Cycle Plan. This proposal is a
departure from the previous plan which called for curriculum revisions on a five year cycle.
Dr. Gilbert explained the challenge of executing this timeline for elementary teachers.
Because they teach all subjects, each revision impacts every teacher. As a result,
revisions in consecutive years place a tremendous burden on elementary teachers. At the
secondary levels, subject area revisions are addressed by departments and thus do not
have the same impact. In addition, Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Taylor have found that curriculum
revisions typically span two years. The plan presented reflects this timeline.
Elementary Parent Letter
A sample of the letter sent to the parents of elementary students prior to the opening of
school was shared at the request of a Board member. Dr. Gilbert shared the paragraph
under “Staffing News” which updated parents on the status of the RTM class size
guidelines, teacher reductions and/or additions at each school, and the impact of the
adjustments to faculty assignments. Dr. Kerr explained her recommendation that the same
language be utilized in all four buildings to share this important information with parents.
Principals included this information in “welcome back to school” letters. None of the building
principals, or the superintendent, received any negative feedback regarding this
correspondence.
Special Education Contracts
Dr. Gilbert presented an agreement for the Institute of Teaching and Learning to provide
consultative services to elementary and middle school teachers during the 2010-2011
school year. Consultants will analyze each school’s professional development needs and
student performance data and tailor support based on these results. Rose Tree Media
teachers will receive training, on-site support, and other related services at a cost of
$1530.00 per day plus mileage for a total of sixteen (16) days.
During the discussion, Mrs. Fox questioned the need to hire consultants, particularly at the
amount listed as the per diem rate. She questioned the effectiveness of using a consultant
model, how much of this work could and/or should be conducted by teachers, and what
have been the benefits of contracting with the Institute of Teaching and Learning to date.
Dr. Gilbert stated that teachers and ultimately students have benefited from these services
as demonstrated by DIBELS data and feedback from schools. Dr. Kerr stated that the
services have been beneficial and have contributed to our success on the PSSA and other
measures. It was decided that the consulting agreement will be included on the September
Legislative meeting agenda.
ACTION: A resolution for the approval of the agreement for the Institute of Teaching
and Learning to provide consultative services to elementary and middle school
teachers during the 2010-2011 school year will be on the September 23, 2010
Legislative Agenda.
Written Reports
Several written reports were submitted for the Board’s consideration: a summary of
Summer School 2010 and reports on the compensated leaves in 2009-2010 of Craig
Casner, Paul DelPrato, and Rosanna Denney.
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.”
June 28, 2010
July 19, 2010
August 26, 2010
September 7, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 20, 2010
September 23, 2010
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel
at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Session of October 28, 2010, at Penncrest
High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Presidential Announcement
1
September 23, 2010
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
2.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Helen Pron, Cafeteria Worker, Springton Lake Middle
School, resignation effective August 30, 2010.
2.
Ronald Jones, Bus Driver, Deceased, August 28,
2010.
Nominations
a.
IX. New Business
1.
Professional
1.
Lindsi Ciuffetelli, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher effective October 1, 2010 at the rate of
$44,404, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Ciuffetelli
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State
University. She is assigned to Media Elementary
School replacing Rebekah Grover who will be on
leave.
2.
Ronni Sowers, ERC Summer School, effective August
2, 2010, at the rate of $200 per day to a total of
$2,200.
3.
Kylee Bucci, ERC Summer School, effective August
2, 2010, at the rate of $200 per day to a total of
$2,200.
4.
Rescind appointment of Nadia Mele, Long Term
Substitute School Psychologist. Ms. Mele declined the
position.
5.
Michele Shaw, Long Term Substitute Math Teacher,
effective September 10, 2010 at the annual salary of
$44,404.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Shaw
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State
University. She is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School replacing Phoebe Simmington who is on
sabbatical.
1
September 23, 2010
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
6.
Recommend Board approval for the following District
Personnel to serve as Homebound Instructors for the
2010-2011 school year at the rate of $45.00 per hour:
Samantha Abelson
Elisha Arias
Tiffany Bendistis
Marie Castellan
Meghan Cristaldi
Deanna Dachiu
Benjamin Danson
Julie Denton
Kathleen Devine
Thomas Durant
Kim Enterlin
Vince Eppolito
Crystal Grace-Green
Sean Hobdell
Elizabeth Keane
Jason Lazarow
Anthony Lombardo
Michael Ludwig
Bridget Mason
Stacy McMorrow
Amanda Morris
Mark Paikoff
Maureen Naylor
Sarah Pienkos
Catherine Poulos
Heather Reed
Debbie Schnaars
Jeremy Smith
Megan Snyder
Ronni Sowers
Jodi Strevig
Sharon Sweeney
Michele Woodward
IX. New Business
2
Penncrest
Media
Springton Lake
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Glenwood
Indian Lane
Penncrest
Penncrest
Springton Lake
Glenwood
Penncrest
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Indian Lane
Springton Lake
Glenwood
Rose Tree
Media
Media
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Springton Lake
ERC
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
September 23, 2010
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following to serve
as Theme Readers for the 2010-2011 school year at
the rate of $290 per month:
Michael Bury
Janet Lloyd Murphy
Mary McConville
John Pritchard
Elaine Prizzi
Nancy Wooding
IX. New Business
2.
Christina Sigismondi, Substitute Cafeteria Worker,
effective September 24, 2010, at the rate of $10.34
per hour. NOTE: Ms. Sigismondi is being hired
pending
completion
of
her
pre-employment
paperwork.
3.
Anna Charlton, Substitute Cafeteria Worker, effective
September 24, 2010, at the rate of $10.34 per hour.
NOTE: Ms. Charlton is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
4.
Brenda Wolters, Substitute Cafeteria Worker,
effective September 24, 2010, at the rate of $10.34
per hour. NOTE: Ms. Wolters is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
5.
Bianca Platts Adams, Substitute Cafeteria Worker,
effective September 24, 2010, at the rate of $10.34
per hour. NOTE: Ms. Platts Adams is being hired
pending
completion
of
her
pre-employment
paperwork.
6.
Lisa Diantoniis Bendezu, Secretary I, effective
September 20, 2010 at the annual salary of
$31,482.18. Ms. Bendezu is assigned to the
Educational Resource Center replacing Stephanie
Boon who resigned.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
7.
Derrick Smith, Support Staff II, Personal Instructional
Assistant, effective September 20, 2010 at the rate of
$15.40 per hour. Mr. Smith is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School replacing Richard Epstein who
was reassigned.
8.
Patricia Scepansky, (.2) Long Term Substitute Study
Skills Teacher, effective September 20, 2010 at the
annual salary of $8,880.80, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1
pro-rated. Ms. Scepansky received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Widener University. She comes to us
from St. Pius X School where she taught Math and
Reading. Ms. Scepansky is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School for the first semester replacing
Maryann Grassano who was reassigned.
General
a.
IX. New Business
Non-Instructional
Classification Change
1.
Noreen Plotts from Substitute Cafeteria Worker to
Cafeteria Trainee, effective September 1, 2010 at the
rate of $10.87 per hour. Ms. Plotts is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Helen Pron
who resigned.
2.
Andrea Pedrick, from Part Time Cafeteria Worker to
Full Time Cafeteria Worker effective August 23, 2010
at the rate of $12.21 per hour. Ms. Pedrick is
assigned to Indian Lane replacing Jennifer Clements
who was reassigned.
3.
Patricia Miller, from Bus Aide to On-Call substitute
Bus Aide effective September 10, 2010, at the rate of
$13.74 per hour.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
Jacquelyn Grossi, Food Service, Penncrest High
School, requests an unpaid leave of absence for
medical reasons commencing September 7, 2010 and
terminating December 7, 2010.
Degree Advance
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel for Degree Advancement and adjust their
salaries accordingly effective August 30, 2010
Susan Allen
Gemma Amoroso
Angel Barry
Jonathan Boyle
Andrew Bugosh
Abby Burke
Stephen Chicano
James Ciccarelli
Cristaldi, Meghan
Jennifer Diaz
Tracey Fritch(.8)
Margaret Gilroy
Aaron Goldfarb
Paul Graham
Master’s+60/Step 12
Master’s+60/Step 7
Master’s/Step 8
Master’s+20/Step 9
Master’s+20/Step 11
Master’s/Step 7
Master’s+20/Step 7
Master’s+20/Step 13
Master’s/Step5
Master’s/Step 8
Master’s+20/Step 14
Master’s+20/Step 7
Master’s+20/Step 5
Master’s+40/Step 9
Terry Haskell-McDonald Master’s+40/Step 13
Elizabeth Keane
Permanent
Charles Keeler
Master’s+20/Step 11
Susan Knipel
Master’s+40/Step15
Joseph Korzec
Master’s+20/Step 15
Bridget Laubach
Master’s+20/Step 9
Jason Lazarow
Master’s+20/Step 8
Tina LovelandSmith Master’s+60/Step 8
Amanda Morris
Master’s/Step 6
Britt Rago
Master’s+20/Step 12
Reilley, Kevin
Master’s+20/Step 9
Kim Riviere
Master’s+60/Step 11
Mark Samilenko
Master’s+40/Step 15
Donna Schied
Master’s+20/Step 12
IX. New Business
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$85,435.00
$68,759.00
$55,635.00
$61,680.00
$66,912.00
$53,205.00
$57,622.00
$77,722.00
$51,014.00
$55,635.00
$71,569.60
$57,622.00
$55,167.00
$69,586.00
$85,487.00
$47,382.00
$66,912.00
$93,437.00
$90,270.00
$61,860.00
$58,850.00
$70,192.00
$51,416.00
$71,963.00
$61,860.00
$81,624.00
$93,437.00
$71,963.00
September 23, 2010
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Degree Advance cont’d
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel for Degree Advancement and adjust their
salaries accordingly effective August 30, 2010
Amy Somerville
Karen Walker
Andre Washington
Sharon Williams
d.
Shawna Cliff, rescind appointment to 6th Grade
Homework Club, she will not be serving in the
position.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Shawna Cliff, Team Leader 6-3, Springton Lake
Middle School for the 2010-2011 school year at the
annual salary of $852.00.
2.
Suzanne Hemenway, Building Coordinator, Special
Education, Springton Lake Middle School for the
2010-2011 school year at the annual salary of
$2,580.00.
3.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as New Teacher Mentors for the
2010-2011 school year:
Michael Deleo
Springton Lake
Kathleen Durant Indian Lane
Jacqueline Matusow Media
Jaclyn Leck
Rose Tree
Betsy Spardel
Springton lake
Sharon Sweeney Penncrest
Tracy Hatton
Indian Lane
Lorraine Bury
Penncrest
Sandra Gruber
Media
IX. New Business
$90,270.00
$90,270.00
$61,860.00
$61,860.00
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
e.
Master’s+20/Step 15
Master’s+20/Step 15
Master’s+20/Step 9
Master’s+20/Step 9
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$1,136.00
$1,136.00
$1,136.00
$1,136.00
$1,136.00
$1,192.00
$1,136.00
$1,272.00
$1,136.00
September 23, 2010
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
4.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts
Lynn Lista (.25)
Glenwood
Christine Seeley(.25)Glenwood
Ed Somers
Penncrest
Tracy Jackson
Penncrest
4.
Bridget Laubach, 6th Grade Sigma Sponsor, Springton
Lake Middle School at the annual salary of $710.00.
5.
Betsy Spardel, 6th Grade Homework Club, Springton
Lake Middle School at the annual salary of $710.00.
Michele Shaw, 6th Grade Homework Club, Springton
Lake Middle School at the annual salary of $710.00.
6.
7.
f.
$ 284.00
$ 284.00
$1,136.00
$1,136.00
Caitlin Pettit, Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach,
effective September 16, 2010, at the annual salary of
$2,349.00. Ms. Pettit is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
Create New Position
1.
.5 Support Staff I Position
Recommend the Board approve the creation of a (.5)
Support Staff I position. This position will be assigned
to Rose Tree Elementary first grade. This class is
over the maximum of 21 students. This position will
be for the 2010-2011 school year only.
2.
One-On-One Instructional Assistant
Recommend the board approve the creation of a
One-on-One Instruction Assistant to work with a
Kindergarten student with multiple disabilities at
Indian Lane Elementary.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
4.
General
g.
Move Occupational Therapist Positions to RTMEA
Resolve the Board of School Directors approve the
movement of the Occupational Therapist positions from the
ADSUPI Act 93 Group to the Rose Tree Media Education
Association Contract per agreement with Rose Tree Media
Education Association. Board approval is subject to the
pending approval and certification of the agreement by the
Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. Attachment A
Background
The school district administration has been in discussion
with Rose Tree Media Education Association since early
2010 to move the Occupational Therapists from the Act 93
group into the Rose Tree Media Education Association. The
parties have reached agreement on the terms of the move
and are seeking Board approval.
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ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
B.
Addendum - Personnel
1.
Terminations - None
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
3.
General
a.
Other
1.
4.
Kimberly Casserly, Long Term Substitute School
Psychologist, effective October 4, 2010 for the first
semester at the rate of $310.00 per day. Ms.
Casserly received her Bachelor’s Degree from
University of North Carolina, Wilmington and her
Master’s Degree from Marist College. She comes to
us from Vista Unified School District in Vista,
California where she served as a School
Psychologist. She is assigned to Rose Tree and
Media Elementary Schools replacing Mara Dixon
who will be on leave. NOTE: Ms. Casserly is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
Recommend Board approval of the, 2010-2011
salary for Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent at
$182,930 effective July 1, 2010. In addition, Dr. Kerr
is to be paid a 2009-2010 performance bonus of
$8,000.
Overnight Trip
1.
Penncrest FBLA – Penn State University
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the
Penncrest Future Business Leaders of America students
to attend a workshop at Penn State University.
Background
The trip to Penn State University for the FBLA students will
take place on October 24 and 25, 2010. The cost to the
district will be $56.00, which covers transportation.
IX. New Business – Addendum
September 23, 2010
APPENDIX X
A.
Purchasing - None
B.
General
1.
Chester Upland School District - Twelfth Sponsoring School
District of Delaware County Community College
Resolve, that the Board approve the request for Chester
Upland School District to become the twelfth sponsoring
school district of Delaware County Community College.
See Attachment B
Background
Chester Upland School District is required to have approval from
a minimum of six other sponsoring districts to become a
sponsor. Tuition rates for a student from a sponsoring district
receive a reduced rate. This was discussed at the September
14th Finance Committee meeting.
2.
Chester-Upland School District – Disposition Plan for OneTime Capital Buy In
Resolve, that the Board approve the Disposition Plan for
Chester Upland School District’s One-Time Capital Buy In, in the
amount of $3,943,826. See Attachment C
Background
Chester-Upland School District will make a one-time capital buyin in the amount of $3,943,826. This amount is based on the
2008 appraised insurance value for DCCC’s main campus. The
buy-in will be used to keep the physical plant fee level over the
next 5 years for all sponsoring districts and to offset a tuition
increase for students. This was discussed at the September 14,
Finance Committee meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
2010 Series A Bond Issuance – SLMS Project
Resolve, that the Board approve the issuance of
$14,850,000 General Obligation Bonds in conjunction with
the forward bond agreement that was put into place on April
17, 2006 and adopt the related Resolution as prepared by
Bond Counsel. See Attachments D.
Background
The Finance Committee has been working with Ken Phillips,
RBC Capital Markets for financing of the SLMS project. This
was discussed at the September 14th Finance Committee.
4.
2010 Series AA Bond Issuance for the 2003 Bond Refunding
Resolve, that the Board approve the parameters resolution as
prepared by Bond Counsel for the refunding of the 2003 Bonds
when a minimum savings of $75,000 or more can be received.
See Attachments E.
Background
This item was discussed at the September 14, Finance
Committee Meeting.
5.
Selection of Voting Delegate for PSBA Legislative
Policy Council
Resolve, that the Board approve Veronica Barbato as the
district’s representative for PSBA’s Legislative Policy Council.
Background
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association has invited board
members to participate in the PSBA Legislative Policy Council
meeting to be held on October 14. This was discussed at the
September 14, Finance Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
B.
General
6.
CADES Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the proposed contractual rates
for the transportation of students for the Rose Tree Media School
District for the 2010 -2011 school year.
Round Trip (Del Co) per student/day $63.00 One
Way (Del Co) per student/day $39.95
The Children and Adult Disability and Education Services
(CADES) provides Round Trip door-to-door transportation
school aged and preschool aged students.
Background
This was on the September 14, 2010 Finance Committee
Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
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.
FY 11-1 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Athletics – Dues and Fees
$5,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Athletics- Travel
$5,000.00
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to cover travel expenses for the
school year.
FY 11-2 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – New Equipment
$4,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction - Supplies
$4,000.00
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to cover additional cost of supplies
for the Health and PE department at SLMS.
FY 11-3 Fund 10 General Fund
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FROM:
AMOUNT:
Technology – Supplies
$3,348.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – New Equipment
$3,348.00
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to purchase iPads for pilot program
Penncrest.
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APPENDIX X
B.
General
7.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
FY 11-4 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Professional Development – Miscellaneous
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
TO:
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Smartboards at Glenwood
Elementary for teachers who were trained.
FY 11-5 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
TO:
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Smartboards at Glenwood
Elementary for teachers who were trained.
FY 11-6 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $500.00
TO:
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Smartboards at Glenwood
Elementary for teachers who were trained.
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B. General
7.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
FY 11-7 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Office of the Principal – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $300.00
TO:
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $300.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Smartboards at Glenwood
Elementary for teachers who were trained.
Background
.
This was on the September 14, 2010 Finance Committee Meeting Agenda.
8.
Use of Facilities – Sundays
Resolve, that the School Board approve the Sunday usage of school buildings
thru June 30, 2011, in accordance with School Board Policy 707Use of School
Facilities.
Background
This was discussed at the September 14th Operations Committee meeting.
9.
Drexelbrook
Resolve, that the Board approve the catering contract with
Drexelbrook Country Club for the Penncrest Senior Prom on
May 11, 2013.
Background
Funding for this event is through student participation. This was
discussed at the September 14th Finance Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
10.
Contract with DCIU for Title I Services to Non-Public Schools
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract from the DCIU for the provision of
remedial reading and/or math instructional services to students attending non
public schools. This service will fulfill the district’s responsibility for Title I
nonpublic participation for the 2010-2011 school year. Students will be served
in the following schools: Nativity BVM, St. Francis deSales, St. Mary
Magdalen, and St. Joseph. The contract amount is $10,775.36.
Background
Dr. Gilbert presented this contract at the Teaching and Learning Committee
meeting on September 7, 2010. As a recipient of a Title I grant, RTM has an
obligation to use a portion of the funds to provide remedial reading and/or
math instructional services to students who live in the district but attend non
public schools.
11.
Contract with the Institute of Teaching and Learning
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract from the Institute of Teaching and
Learning for training and consultation services for the 2010-2011 school year.
The following schedule has been proposed: Special Education - 4 days,
Elementary buildings - 12 days. The cost of services is $1530 per day plus
mileage.
Background
Dr. Gilbert presented this contract at the Teaching and Learning Committee
meeting on September 7, 2010. Through the aforementioned educational
services, teachers will gain additional skills and knowledge needed to meet
the needs of students who struggle academically.
12.
Bayada Nurses
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with Bayada Nurses for
substitute nursing services as needed during the 2010-2011 school year.
Background
Bayada Nurses is one of the substitute nursing agencies that provide
substitute nurses as needed. The hourly rate for a Registered Nurse is the
same as last year: $49.50 per hour. This item was discussed at the
September 2010 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
B.
General
13.
Mercy Rehab Associates
Resolve, that the Board approve to renew the contract with Mercy Rehab
Associates for Physical Therapy. The cost is $65.00 per hour.
Background
Mercy Rehab Associates provide a physical therapist for students who require
this service. The cost of services is $65.00 per hour. This item was discussed
at the September 2010 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
14.
Janine Blythe Transportation Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Janine Blythe for
transportation reimbursement in accordance with Policy 810.3.
Background
A student who attends the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy
located at 4400 Baltimore Pike, Philadelphia, PA, requires parental
transportation due to medically necessary private therapies and treatment
scheduled in the afternoons. This item was discussed at the September 2010
Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
15.
Settlement Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the settlement agreement regarding
compensatory educational services for a Penncrest High School student.
Background
A settlement agreement was reached between the Rose Tree Media School
District and the parent of a Penncrest High School student regarding
compensatory educational services. This item was discussed at the
September 2010 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
B.
General
16.
Dr. Robert F. Sing
Resolve, that the Board approve an agreement with Dr. Robert F. Sing of
Springfield Sports Emergency Medical Corporation for medical services for
$25,578.
Background
Dr. Robert F. Sing provides physicals for high school and elementary
students as well as consultation services for the district’s health services. His
contract is for $25,578. This item was discussed at the September 2010 Pupil
Services Committee Meeting.
17.
Dr. Peter N. Christie
Resolve, that the Board approve an agreement with Dr. Peter N. Christie for
medical services of $9,366.82.
Background
Dr. Peter N. Christie provides physicals for Springton Lake students, district
custodians and bus drivers. His contract for the student physicals is for
$9,366.82. Bus driver physicals are billed at $55.00 each with a $20.00 fee
for the biannual Mantoux Tuberculin test. This item was discussed at the
September 2010 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
18.
Jessica Brady, Dental Hygienist
Resolve, that the Board approve an agreement with Jessica Brady for dental
hygiene services for $2,000.
Background
Jessica Brady provides dental hygiene services to the students in our public
and non-public schools. Her annual contract is for $2,000. This item was
discussed at the September 2010 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
19.
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 for Dual Enrollment for the 20102011 school
year.
Background
The Dual Enrollment program endorsed by the Pennsylvania Department of
Education enables high school students to take courses at participating postsecondary institutions and to earn concurrent credits at those institutions and
at their local high schools. Through this program, students at Penncrest High
School have the opportunity to take courses at Delaware County Community
College, Neumann University, and Penn State Brandywine. The Concurrent
Enrollment Agreements spell out the terms and conditions for students'
participation, including the eligibility requirements, fees, specific course
offerings and equivalents, and other administrative details. RTM will receive
$3,080 in Dual Enrollment funds from PDE in 2010-2011, and these funds will
help pay a portion of the tuition, fees, and books. Students and their parents
will pay the portion of the costs not provided by the state. These agreements
were previewed by the Board at the September 7, 2010 Teaching & Learning
Committee Meeting
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Attachment A
Memorandum of Understanding
Movement of the Occupational Therapists from the Act 93 Group to the
Rose Tree Media Education Association
The following are the terms of the agreement:
Placement on Salary Schedule: All incoming OT’s will be placed on the appropriate
column of the pay scale. Those coming in with a Bachelors’ Degree will have a three
year probation. At the end of a successful probation period, the employee will be moved
to the Permanent Column. The two current employees will be placed immediately on the
Permanent Column at step 13.
Tuition Reimbursement: The district will reimburse for graduate courses or for
Continuing Education Units under the terms of the RTMEA contract. CEU’s will not be
counted for credit toward movement on the pay scale.
Summer Work: Will be paid at Homebound/Special Education Due Process Hourly
rate. (Currently $45/hour).
Personal Days: Will follow the teacher contract. Current employees will be
grandfathered at 4 Personal Days.
Planning Periods: Will not apply.
Length of Day: Same as other bargaining unit members (7.5 hours a day).
All other provisions of the RTMEA Agreement will apply.
_______________________________
President, Board of School Directors
_______________________________
Date
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President, Rose Tree Media
Education Association
______________________________
Date
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Board Secretary
______________________________
Representative, Rose Tree Media
Education Association
______________________________
Date
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Date