ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
April 28, 2011
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
D.
III.
None
Legacy Project Honoring Middletown Township - Fifth Grade Indian Lane
Students
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of March 24, 2011
Bid Opening Minutes – Glenwood Boiler Replacement – March 28, 2011
Bid Opening Minutes – Penncrest High School Domestic Water Heater
Replacement – March 28, 2011
Bid Opening Minutes - SLMS Sewer Connection Project – April 18, 2011
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
•
Agenda
RTMEA – Sue Williamson
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VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
Rose Tree Media Residents
None
New Business
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Agenda
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Supplemental Contracts
c.
Create New Position
d.
Other
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Outdoor Leadership Club – Swallow Falls
State Park, MD
2.
Penncrest High School Closing the Achievement Gap Retreat –
Rickets Glen State Park
3.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Club – Sacksville, New
Brunswick, Canada
4.
Penncrest High School Student Leadership – Stroudsburg, PA
Policies
1.
Policy #620 GASB 54 – First Read, See Attachment A
2010-2011 Last Day of School
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations – None
2.
Nominations
a.
Appointment of Superintendent
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
C.
D.
XI.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Award
a.
Replace Domestic Water Heater for Kitchen and Girls’
Locker Room at Penncrest High School
b.
Replace Boilers and Associated Equipment at Glenwood
Elementary School
c.
Sewer Bid – SLMS Sewer Connection Project
General
1.
Change Orders
2.
Contract Modification – Earth Engineering & GAI Consultants, Inc.
3.
Performance Agreement Ratification
4.
Contract Ratification
5.
Rescind Alternate for the Springton Lake Project
6.
PLAN CON I
7.
School Specialty Contract
8.
Penncrest Pride Day
9.
Trout Lake
10.
2011 - 2012 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education
Funding and Service Agreement
11.
2011- 2012 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget
12.
2011-2012 Delaware County Community College Budget
13.
Pitney Bowes Presorting Program
14.
Child Guidance Resource Centers Contract
15.
HMS School Contract
16.
Chartwells Dining Services
Financials for March 2011
Bill lists for March 2011
Adjournment
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at
6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting of May 26, 2011, at Penncrest High School.
The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
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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
March 24, 2011
Minutes of the March 24, 2011 Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
Roll Call
Students:
Ashley Paul
Alexa Clofine
Jaclyn Turet
Linda Kinsler-Fox, President
Nancy Fronduti
Veronica Barbato
Peter Barry
Nancy Fronduti
John Hanna
William O’Donnell
Jeffrey Pettit
William Montgomery arrived at 7:45 p.m.
Also in Attendance:
Ron Baldino, Super. Maint. & Oper.
Pat Barta, Supervisor Spec. Ed.
Eric Bucci, Asst. Principal, PHS
Linda Bluebello, Director of Pupil Services
Anne Callahan, Human Resource Director
Bernadette Dacanay, Home & School Visitor
Karen Daugherty, Principal, RTE
Bill Dougherty, Principal, Glenwood Elem.
Susan Evans, Asst. Principal, PHS
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Angela Gilbert, Dir. Teach. & Learn. Elem.
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Ralph Harrison, Asst. Principal, PHS
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Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Mgmt. Spec. for SMS and FMS
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools
Maria Kotch, Principal, Media Elem.
Patti Linden, Dir. Information Sciences
Kim McCann-Roller, Info. Tech. Spec.
Steve Taylor, Dir. Teach. & Learn. Sec.
Katherine White, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
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II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting of February 24, 2011
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 83
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
February 24, 2011.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
Jeffrey Pettit
Absent: William Montgomery
NAYS: None
B.
C.
D.
Bid Opening Glenwood Floor and Divider Curtain for Gymnasium –
February 25, 2011
Bid Opening Bus Replacement – March 1, 2011
Bid Opening Penncrest High School Bleacher Replacement and Related
Site Improvements – March 3, 2011
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 84
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Bid Openings:
Glenwood Floor and Divider Curtain for Gymnasium –
February 25, 2011
Bid Opening Bus Replacement – March 1, 2011
Bid Opening Penncrest High School Bleacher Replacement and Related
Site Improvements – March 3, 2011
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
Jeffrey Pettit
Absent: William Montgomery
NAYS: None
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Penncrest High School Boys Indoor Track State Champions
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution;
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 - 85
Resolve, the Board award the following Boys’ Indoor Track State
Champions the Rose Tree Media Award. On February 26, 2011, at State
College, PA, the following Penncrest High School boys placed in the
State Championships: Brendan Robert – named to the All State Track
and Field Team – 400 meters, he placed 4th in 400 meters and 6th place
in 4 x 800 relay, Craig Cassey – 5th place in 800 meters and 6th place in
4 x 800 relay, Zach Smalls, 6th place in 4 x 800 relay and Patrick Miller
6th place in 4 x 800 relay.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
Jeffrey Pettit
NAYS:
IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
None
Data Conferencing: Taking us from Good to Great – presented by Rose
Tree Elementary School
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of March 24, 2011
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of
March 24, 2011
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
March 24, 2011
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
March 24, 2011
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VI.
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
RTMEA – Sue Williamson
Rose Tree Media Residents – None
Old Business
A.
2011-2012 School Year Calendar – Second Read and Approval
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution;
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 - 86
Resolve, that the Board approve the 2011-2012 School Year Calendar.
(See Attachment A in March 24, 2011 Official Legislative Minutes.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Willliam Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
NAYS:
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
2.
3.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
c.
Supplemental Contracts
d.
Other – See Attachment B
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a
motion to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution: 2010-2011 – 87
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Terminations
a.
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Professional
1.
LaVerne Motley, Librarian, Springton
Lake Middle School, retirement
effective June 21, 2011.
2.
Cynthia Stephens, Language Arts
Teacher, Springton Lake Middle
School, retirement effective June 21,
2011.
3.
Brian Bortnicker, Guidance Counselor,
Springton Lake Middle School,
retirement effective June 21, 2011.
Rose Tree Media School District.
4.
Katherine Echeverria, Reading
Teacher, Media Elementary,
retirement effective June 21, 2011.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional (cont’d)
5.
Elizabeth McKelvey, Reading Teacher, Springton
Lake Middle School, retirement effective June 21,
2011.
6.
Anthony Tolomeo, Language Arts Teacher,
Springton Lake Middle School, retirement effective
June 21, 2011.
7.
John Best, Math Teacher, Springton Lake Middle
School, retirement effective June 21, 2011.
8.
Jacqueline Baker, Health and Physical Education
Teacher, Springton Lake Middle School, retirement
effective June 21, 2011.
9.
John Baker, Science Teacher, Springton Lake
Middle School, retirement effective June 21, 2011.
10.
Karen Pawlewicz, Elementary Teacher, Indian Lane
Elementary, retirement effective June 21, 2011.
11.
Carol Mitchell, Reading Teacher, Media Elementary,
retirement effective June 21, 2011.
12.
Deborah
Ney,
Music
Teacher,
Glenwood
Elementary, retirement effective June 21, 2011.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
Professional
13.
Mary Ann Grassano, Special Education Teacher,
Springton Lake Middle School, retirement effective
June 21, 2011.
14.
Judith Ricketts, Business Teacher, Penncrest High
School, retirement effective June 21, 2011.
15.
Rosanna Denney, Language Arts Teacher,
Springton Lake Middle School, retirement effective
June 21, 2011.
Non-Instructional
1.
2.
William Miller, Bus Driver, retirement effective June
20, 2011.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Lynda Seery, Homebound Instructor, effective
March 3, 2011 at the rate of $45.00 per hour.
2.
Rescind appointment of Elizabeth Coulter as Title I
Summer School Director for 2011. Ms. Coulter will
not be serving in the position.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
3.
Non-Instructional
1.
Brian Swierczek, One on One Personal Instructional
Assistant, effective March 14, 2011 at the rate of
$15.40 per hour. Mr. Swierczek is assigned to
Penncrest High School. This is a new position.
2.
Jessica Jacovini, Part-Time One on One Personal
Instructional Assistant, effective March 21, 2011 at
the rate of $15.40 per hour. Ms. Jacovini will assist
a student with after school activities. Ms. Jacovini is
assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms.
Jacovini is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paper work.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
Loretta Dewees, from Substitute Cafeteria Worker
to Cafeteria Trainee, effective March 1, 2011 at the
rate of $10.87 per hour. Ms. Dewees is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Jacquelyn Grossi
who resigned.
2.
Peter Fitzsimmons, from Substitute Bus Driver to
Full Time New Driver, effective March 7, 2011 at the
rate of $20.29 per hour.
3.
James Elliott, from Substitute Bus Driver to Full
Time Bus Driver effective February 22, 2011 at the
rate of $20.29 per hour.
4.
Linda Resinski, from Substitute Cafeteria to
Cafeteria Trainee, effective March 7, 2011 at the
rate of $10.87 per hour. Ms. Resinski is assigned to
Media Elementary replacing Susan Dunn who was
reassigned.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Rescind appointment of Marc Comfort as (1.0)
Tennis Coach for 2010-2011 school year.
2.
Rescind appointment of Justine Coleman as
Assistant Girls Freshman Lacrosse Coach for the
2010-2011 school year.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Steve Adams, Intramural Instructor for the 20102011 school year at the rate of $27.00 per hour. Mr.
Adams is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
2.
Marc Comfort, (.25) Tennis Coach effective March
7, 2011 through March 18, 2011 at the annual
salary of $677.27
3.
Thomas Durant, (.75) Tennis Coach effective March
22, 2011 through May 20, 2011 at the annual salary
of $2,904.55.
4.
Andrea DiFabio, Assistant Girls Varsity Track and
Field Coach for the 2010-2011 school year at the
annual salary of $3,753.00. Ms. DiFabio is assigned
to Penncrest High School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts
5.
Christine Seeley, Lego Club Sponsor for the 20102011 school year at the annual salary of $284.00.
Ms. Seeley is assigned to Media Elementary.
6.
John Baker, Boys Track and Field Coach for the
2010-2011 school year at the annual salary of
$3,549.00. Mr. Baker is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
7.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Penncrest High School personnel to serve as Jr/Sr
Prom Chaperones at the rate of $25.00 per hour:
Linda Kilpatrick
Charron Verica
8.
Linda Kilpatrick, Event Chaperone for the 20102011 school year at the rate of $18.33 per hour. Ms.
Kilpatrick is assigned to Penncrest High School.
9.
Jodi Strevig, Event Chaperone for the 2010-2011
school year at the rate of $55.00 per event. Ms.
Strevig is assigned to Penncrest High School.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Other
1.
Recommend the Board approve the
Administrators and Supervisors II Handbook
on Compensation and Related Benefits
School Board Policy #328 effective July 1,
2011 through June 30, 2012. See Attachment
B in March 24, 2011 Official Legislative
Minutes.
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti,Nancy Mackrides,
William O’Donnell, William Montgomery,
Jeffrey Pettit
NAYS:
B.
None
Overnight Trips
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Barry seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
Resolution: 2010-2011 – 88
1.
Penncrest High School Envirothon - State Competition at
Susquehanna University
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for students to
attend the State Envirothon Competition at Susquehanna
University.
2.
Springton Lake Science Olympiad - State Competition at Juniata
College
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the
Springton Lake Middle School Science Olympiad to compete in
the State Competition at Juniata College.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
3.
Penncrest High School Colorguard/Drumline - All Chapter
Championship, Wildwood, NJ
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the
Penncrest High School Colorguard/Drumline to attend the All
Chapter Championship in Wildwood, NJ.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato,
Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
NAYS:
None
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
2.
3.
Bid Awards – Buses
Penncrest Stadium Bleacher Replacement
Glenwood Gymnasium Floor Replacement
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 89
1.
Buses
Resolve, that the Board award the following bus bids to
Rohrer Bus Sales for three 48 passenger buses in an
amount not to exceed $223,710, and to Wolfington Body
Company for two 72 passenger buses in an amount not to
exceed $156,106.00.
2.
Penncrest Stadium Bleacher Replacement
Further resolve, that the Board award the bid for stadium
bleacher replacement at Penncrest High School to L.J.
Paolella, in an amount not to exceed $744,660.
3.
Glenwood Gymnasium Floor Replacement
Further resolve, that the Board award the bid to replace
resilient flooring and divider partition for the Glenwood
Gym to L.J. Paolella Construction, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $61,286.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, Willliam Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
NAYS:
None
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Architecture Furst PC
Change Orders
Budgetary Transfer
Jostens Publication Contract
Pennsylvania Trust Contract
2011/2012 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Operating Budget
Contract with Elwyn
Contract with Hilltop
Proposal: Support for Students in Alternative School Programs
Proposal
Chartwells Dining Services Contract
Subscription Renewal
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 90
1.
Architecture Furst PC
Further resolve, that the Board approve a change to the
contract with Architecture Furst PC for an increase of
$6,575 due to land development requirements and a
request for additional options for the Penncrest stadium
bleacher replacement project.
2
Change Orders
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following
change order:
Springton Lake Middle School
GC-02 E. R. Stuebner, Inc. General Construction in the
amount of $98,429.40 for Fire and Water line Revisions.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Budgetary Transfer
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following
Budgetary Transfers:
FY 11-20 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum Development –
Supplies
AMOUNT: $3,500.00
TO:
Instruction & Curriculum Development –
Dues and Fees
AMOUNT: $3,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of two
assemblies by Michael Fowlin on the issues
of race, discrimination, violence prevention
and personal identity. Funding will be from
the Education Foundation grant.
FY 11-21 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum Development –
Supplies
$2,900.00
Instruction & Curriculum Development –
Travel
$2,900.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of travel
expenses for participation in the PA State
Science Olympiad competition by Springton
Lake Middle School Students.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Jostens Publication Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a 5 year renewal
contract in the amount of $59,922.75 for yearbooks at
Penncrest. There is no cost to the district. The yearbook
club produces the yearbook, which is purchased by
students.
5.
Pennsylvania Trust Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a two year renewal
contract with Pennsylvania Trust in an amount not to
exceed $7,050 for actuarial services related to GASB 45.
All school districts in Pennsylvania are required to place a
value on OPEB, Other Post Employment Benefits, which is
mandated by the Governmental Accounting Standards
Board, GASB 45.
6.
2011/2012 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Operating
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware
County Intermediate Unit’s Operating Budget for the
2011/12 fiscal year in the amount of $7,639,487. Rose
Tree Media School District’s share is $77,907, which is the
same amount for the current 2010/11 fiscal year.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
Contract with Elwyn
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract from
Elwyn to provide One to One services for student T.B.
during the 2010/2011 school year. The tuition rate is
$160.34 per day and the contract will total approximately
$16,034.00 for the year.
8.
Contract with Hilltop
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract from
Hilltop to provide educational services for student E.B.
during the 2010/2011 school year. The tuition rate is
$36,850.00 per year.
9.
Proposal: Support for Students in Alternative School
Programs Proposal
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Support for
Students in Alternative School Programs proposal. A per
diem district employee will be designated as the Local
Education Agent (LEA) for students placed in out-of-district
alternative school programs for the remainder of the 20102011 school year only, at a cost not to exceed $3,000.
10.
Chartwells Dining Services Contract
Further resolve, that the board approve the renewal
contract with Chartwells Dining Services for the 2011-2012
school year pending contract review by the district solicitor
and PDE.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
Subscription Renewal
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the
following list of online subscription renewals for use in the
2011-2012 school year.
Online
Program Gizmos (Science) KidBiz/TeenBiz (Reading) Odyssey (Compass Learning Math) Rand‐McNally Classroom (Social Studies) Reading A‐Z (Reading) Rosetta Stone (various languages for ESL) Study Island (Math) WebAssign (Science and Math) Access PA Membership Culturegrams by Proquest Databases for History by ABC‐CLIO Databases for Literature, History, Health, and General Reference by Gale/Cengage Learning Follett Software (Library System Management) InfoBase – Facts on File Database Newsbank Database for Current Events Noodle Tools World Book Encyclopedia II. Legislative Minutes of March 24, 2011
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Use Grades
Affected Instructional Instructional Instructional Instructional Instructional Instructional Instructional Instructional Library Library Library Library 6‐8 1‐10 3‐8 1‐8 K‐5 6‐12 9‐11 11‐12 K‐12 K‐12 K‐12 6‐12 Library Library Library Library Library K‐12 9‐12 9‐12 9‐12 K‐12 April 28, 2011
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X.
Finance
C.
D.
Financials for February 2011
Bill lists for February 2011
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 - 91
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
Financial Reports
February
February
February
February
2011
2011
2011
2011
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
February
2011
General Fund Bill List
$ 7,881,300.32
February
2011
Imprest Fund Bill List
$
4,157.50
February
2011
Capital Fund Bill List
$
7,697.00
February
2011
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
35,093.80
February
2011
Bond Series 2007 A & B & 2010 A
$ 1,914,573.71
February
2011
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
25,691.27
$ 9,868,513.60
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Willliam Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 92
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:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
NAYS:
None
______________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
EDUCATION CENTER
A bid opening was held on Monday, March 28, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Ron Baldino, Walt Suber, Grace Eves, School Board Secretary,
and eleven bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened Grace Eves and read by Dennis Cini:
Glenwood Elementary School - Boiler Replacements
General Construction
Plumbing Construction
L. J. Paolella Construction, Inc.
Brookhaven, PA
AJB Mechanical, Inc.
Media, PA
Mechanical/HVAC Construction
E. J. Meloney, Inc.
Lansdowne, PA
Clipper Pipe & Service Inc.
Crum Lynne, PA
Devine Brothers
King of Prussia, PA
Edward J. Meloney, Inc.
Lansdowne, PA
N. B. Rogers, Inc.
Gilbertsville, PA
GEM Mechanical Services, Inc.
Glen Mills, PA
Goshen Mechanical, Inc.
Malvern, PA
GEM Mechanical Services, Inc.
Glen Mills, PA
Electrical Construction
AJM Electric
Chester Twp., PA
Cooks Service Co., Inc.
Avondale, PA
Electri-Tech, Inc
Dorothy, NJ
J. R. Metzger, Inc.
Aston, PA
Myco Mechanical, Inc.
Telford, PA
Ramm, Inc
Conshohocken, PA
Worth & Co., Inc.
Pipersville, PA
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
EDUCATION CENTER
A bid opening was held on Monday, March 28, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Ron Baldino, Walt Suber, Grace Eves, School Board Secretary,
and ten bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened by Grace Eves and read by Dennis Cini:
Penncrest High School
Domestic Water Heater Replacement
Plumbing Construction
AJB Mechanical, Inc.
Media, PA
Allstates Mechanical, Ltd.
Boothwyn, PA
ATC - Air Control Technology, Inc.
West Berlin, NJ
Cook’s Service Co., Inc.
Avondale, PA 19311
Devine Bros., Inc.
King of Prussia, PA
GEM Mechanical Services, Inc.
Media, PA
Edward J. Meloney, Inc.
Lansdowne, PA
Miller (not just) Plumbing
Morton, PA
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
EDUCATION CENTER
A bid opening was held on Monday, April 18, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Ron Baldino, Joe Slivka, Henry Guarriello, Grace Eves, School
Board Secretary, and eight bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Springton Lake Renovation
Sanitary Sewer Forced Main
N. Abbonizio Contractors, Inc.
Conshohocken, PA
Aqua Resources
Bryn Mawr, PA
A. Gargiule & Sons, Inc.
Brookhaven, PA
Botella Construction
Glen Mills, PA
Couzins Inc.
North Wales, PA
JMC Contractors, Inc.
Glen Mills, PA
McKenney Construction
Media, PA
Nick Falcone & Sons, Inc.
Media, PA
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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:
April 1, 2011
Subject:
April 5, 2011 – 8:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: William O’Donnell
_________________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: William O’Donnell, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Nancy Fronduti,
Peter Barry and Linda Kinsler-Fox, Jeff Pettit
Absent: Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery
Also in Attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Grace Eves and Anne Callahan
__________________________________________________________________________
1. Contracts:
™ School Specialty Agendas
This is a contract revision to the current contract with Penncrest for day
planners. Students use planners to record homework assignments. The
number of planners has been by 100. The cost of each planner is $2.95 each.
The revised contract is for 1,650 planners at a cost of $4,867 plus $385 for
shipping for a total contract price of $5,252
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative meeting for
approval.
™ Penncrest Pride Day
Penncrest has used Fantasy World since 2008 for Pride Day activities. The
company provides an obstacle course and a certificate of insurance. The
amount of the contract is $2,400. The funding is from the student body account.
There will be no cost to the district.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative meeting for approval.
™ Trout Lake
Penncrest students have attended a leadership weekend at Trout Lake since
2008. This part of the trip is being funded partially by the students and partially
from the student body account, which is not part of the general fund. The total
amount of the contract is $5,887.50.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative meeting for approval
pending review by the solicitor.
™ 2011-12 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education Funding
and Service Agreement
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit will approve its budget on April 6. The
total Special Education Program Budget for 2011-12 is $26,274,597, which is
slightly less than last year’s budget with Rose Tree Media’s share estimated at
$1,311,892. Last year RTMSD’s share was about $1.4 million.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative meeting for approval.
™ 2011-12 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget
The Delaware County Vocational-Technical School Budget will be approved on
April 6th. The Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget for the
2011-12 school year is $10,899,940, which represents a 0% increase over the
2010-11 school year.
Rose Tree Media's share is $344,570. This is a
decrease from the current year’s amount of $447,267, due to a decrease in
enrollment of Rose Tree Media students in Technical School programs from 52
students to 18 students based on a three year average enrollment. The 201112 Special Education Technical Programs budget is $1,132,275 of which Rose
Tree Media's share is $97,986, which is an increase over the current year. This
increase represents the increase of 2 average daily memberships in this
programs projected for next school year.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative meeting for approval.
™ 2011-12 Delaware County Community College Budget
The Delaware County Community College approved its budget on March 16th.
Under State law, the local sponsors’ obligation for support of the community
college’s operating budget is the total operating balance after all other sources
of revenue have been deducted. Each sponsoring school district’s share of the
local sponsor appropriation is equal to its proportionate share of the total real
estate market valuation of all twelve sponsoring districts, which now includes
Chester Upland. The School District’s Share is $1,144,950 which represents a
1.39% decrease from last year.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative meeting for approval.
™ Pitney Bowes presorting program
District mail will be presorted at a cost of .41 per the 1st ounce compared to .44.
This service provides a cost savings for the District. Contract language
concern liability will be reviewed by the District’s solicitor.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative meeting for approval
pending review by the solicitor
2.
GASB 54
GASB 54 classifies fund balance into five different categories, which are:
Nonspendable: Funds that are not expected to be converted to cash such as prepaid expenditures and inventories or principal of a permanent fund. An example of a
permanent fund is a trust that benefits the district where the principal must stay intact,
but the interest earnings can be used to benefit the district.
Restricted:
donations.
Funds have a restricted use, such as, bond proceeds, grants and
Committed: Amounts constrained for a specific use and require board action.
Assigned:
Amounts that can be used for a specific purpose that are not
nonspendable, restricted or committed. An example is the amount of fund balance to
be used to balance the budget.
Unassigned: Amounts available for any purpose that are not nonspendable,
restricted, committed or assigned. PDE restricts the unassigned amount of fund
balance to 8% of budgeted expenditures.
The GASB 54 policy is a draft from PSBA and PASBO. The draft will be sent to the
solicitor for review.
The guideline percentages are in keeping with policy 603 and PDE requirements.
Policy 603 states fund balance in excess of 7% should be transferred to the capital
reserve budget. A transfer to the capital budget can be used to fund capital projects.
The $14,000,000 that was borrowed in 2004 to fund capital projects is almost
depleted. The healthy fund balance also improves the District’s bond rating. The
District needs to borrow approximately $9,000,000 by the end of this fiscal year or
beginning of next year to complete the SLMS project.
Action: Policy 620 will appear on the April 28th Legislative agenda as a first read
policy.
3.
2010 -11 Budget Comparison
.
As of 3/31/11, the District has expensed 84% of expenditures and has received 91%
of revenue. (See Attachment)
Action: Discussion
4.
2011-12 Budget Update
There is a $1.1 million loss in state revenue due to cuts in the governor’s budget. The
2010/11 budget is $81,810,681. The 2011/12 budget in March was $83,440,878. The
2011/12 budget as of April is $81,112,558, which is approximately $700,000 less than
the 2010/11 budget. Major reductions due to retirements, health care rate, budgetary
reserve and professional services such as substitutes and security services led to
approximately $2.3 million in expenditure reductions. Large equipment requests will be
reviewed at the May Finance Committee meeting. A request to change next month’s
Finance Committee meeting to May 3, in order to accommodate Ken Phillips
attendance was made. The budget will be available for public inspection on May 6. It
will be advertised no later than May 16 and voted on at the May 26, Legislative
Meeting.
Action: Discussion
5.
Public Comment
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on May 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
April 15, 2011
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting
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
Board Members in attendance: W. Montgomery, J. Pettit, P. Barry, N. Fronduti, N.
Mackrides, Chair
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr, G. Eves, twenty members of the
community.
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Mrs. Callahan presented the items to be included on the agenda of the legislative
meeting of the Board of School Directors on April 28, 2011. Additional items will
be added to the agenda as they come in. A revised agenda will be sent to the
Board of School Directors prior to the April 28th meeting.
Action: All items will be moved forward for a vote of the full Board at the
legislative meeting on April 28, 2011.
II.
Instructional Assistant
Mrs. Callahan presented a request for a One-On-One Instructional Assistant for a
9th grade student at Penncrest High School. The student began the school year
with an instructional assistant, but appeared to be able to function well on his
own. The instructional assistant was removed in an effort to allow the student to
become more independent. In recent weeks, the student’s behavior has been
deteriorating and it has been identified that an instructional assistant is once
again necessary in order for the student to be successful.
After some discussion, the members of the committee agreed to have this item
moved forward for a vote of the full board.
Action: The creation of a new Instructional Assistant position will be placed on
the Personnel Section of the agenda for the legislative meeting of the Board of
School Directors on April 28, 2011.
III.
Elementary Staffing
The committee discussed class size and staffing at the elementary level. Mrs.
Callahan distributed three spreadsheets demonstrating the following class size
scenarios:
1) K @ 18, Grades 1 & 2 @ 21, Grades 3, 4, 5 @ 25;
2) K@ 20, Grades 1 & 2 @ 23, Grades 3, 4, 5 @ 25;
3) K through Grade 5 @ 25.
Mr. Pettit stated that he did not want to consider Scenario #3, but did want to
compare the other two. He stated that he was concerned about adding 2.5 new
teachers as required by scenario #1.
Members of the community, many of whom were parents of students in the
elementary schools, cited research such as the STAR Study and the Harvard
Study on class size which they stated found that smaller class size have an
impact on student learning in grades 1 to 3. One parent stated that the
committee had assured the elementary parents back in January that the class
size would continue to reflect current practice of K @ 18, Grades 1 & 2 @ 21,
Grades 3, 4, 5 @ 25. She held up the spreadsheet that was handed out at that
meeting. The parents demanded to know why the Board was revisiting this issue
now. Members of the committee stated that the district was loosing significant
funding in the governor’s proposed budget. Some parents wanted to know why
we are looking at elementary staffing and suggested the district look at some of
the small classes at the middle school and the high school.
Mrs. Fronduti stated that we had cut the German program at the high school.
One of the parents stated that the loss of the German classes did not compare to
the increase in class size at the elementary level. Parents continued to cite the
Star Study and the Harvard Study on class size as proof that small class sizes
are important at the elementary level.
Mr. Montgomery disputed the parents’ interpretation of the two studies and stated
that tests in later grades did not prove out that theory. There ensued a long
discussion about the two studies. The members of the committee concluded
that, for the moment, we would continue with the status quo. However, they
warned the parents to understand that this could change as we go through the
budget process.
The elementary class size issue will be discussed again at the Personnel
Committee Meeting and at the Finance Committee Meeting on May 3, 2011.
IV.
Executive Session
An executive session was held to discuss matters of Personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on Tuesday, May 3,
2011, at 8:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Education Center.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Date:
April 8, 2011
Subject:
April 5, 2011 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Fronduti
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services
Board Members in Attendance: Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Jeff Pettit, Nancy
Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry
Others in Attendance: Dr. Linda Bluebello, Anne Callahan, Grace Eves, Community
Members
Pay to Participate
As per the Board of School Directors’ request, Dr. Bluebello provided a powerpoint
presentation on Pay to Participate (or Pay for Play) which is a fee charged to students
to participate in extracurricular activities including interscholastic sports, band, chorus,
orchestra, and school clubs. Dr. Bluebello outlined the prevalence of Pay to Participate
nationally, across the state of PA, and locally within Delaware County. She shared
proponents and opponents’ views of the fee, and outlined important considerations if a
school district wanted to adopt such a policy. Dr. Bluebello also provided information
and sample forms from neighboring districts. The BSD indicated that they were not
interested in pursuing charging parents to have their children participate in
extracurricular activities at this time.
Toll Brothers Development
As per the Board of School Directors’ request at the March Pupil Services Committee
meeting, Dr. Bluebello presented additional information on the new Toll Brothers
Development, the Woodlands at Ridley Creek, located off of Kirk Lane and Ridley Creek
Roads. Dr. Bluebello checked with Mack Johnson concerning projected student
enrollments for the development and projected class sizes for Media Elementary for
next year. Given current calculation methods, only nine children of elementary age
would be expected to attend Media Elementary, and eight children under school age
would be projected over the succeeding five years. Another factor to be considered is
that a few current Media Elementary School families are moving to the new
development and are already included in the school’s enrollment figures. Media
Elementary is also not at maximum. Dr. Bluebello presented enrollment projection
figures as well for the elementary schools.
Overnight Trips
Dr. Bluebello presented the following overnight trips for review:
Penncrest High School, Outdoor Leadership Club, Swallow Falls State Park, MD, June
3-6, 2011. The approximate cost to the district is $1,026 which covers substitute teacher
fees and transportation.
Action: Approval will be on the April 2011 Legislative Agenda.
Penncrest High School, Closing the Achievement Gap, Rickets Glen State Park, June
4-5, 2011. The approximate cost to the district is $120 which covers transportation.
Action: Approval will be on the April 2011 Legislative Agenda.
The Penncrest High School, Canon National Envirothon Competition, Sacksville, New
Brunswick, Canada, July 24-30, 2011. There is no cost to the district.
Action: Approval will be on the April 2011 Legislative Agenda.
Penncrest High School, Student Leadership Retreat, Stroudsburg, PA, November 1921, 2011. The approximate cost to the district is $1,916 which covers substitute teacher
fees and transportation.
Action: Approval will be on the April 2011 Legislative Agenda.
The BSD requested a summary of all overnight trips and associated costs to be
presented at the June Pupil Service Committee meeting. The BSD would also like to
see guidelines and more consistency in fees that are charged students for overnight
trips among the various clubs, sports, and other groups. Dr. Bluebello will bring the
information requested to the BSD in June.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be May 3, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
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:
April 8, 2011
Subject:
April 12, 2011 - 8:30 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
___________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: Bill Montgomery, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides and
Jeff Pettit
Absent: John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Linda Kinsler-Fox and Bill O’Donnell
Also in Attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Dennis Cini, Ron Baldino, Don Bonnett,
Pete Medical, Joe Slivka, Henry Guarriello, Pete Medica and Grace Eves
1.
Springton Lake Middle School
A.
Project update
The project budget was reviewed. The project is within budget. The
contract status log was reviewed. A change order for the general
contractor, E.R. Stuebner, in the amount of $17,190 for additional white
marker boards for classrooms was approved and will appear on the April
28th Legislative agenda. A change order for the mechanical contractor,
Meloney, in the amount of $65,650 for the server room will appear on the
April 28, Legislative Agenda.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative Agenda for
approval.
B.
PLANCON I for Public Sewer
PLANCON I for PDE supplemental contracts will appear on the April 28,
Legislative Agenda. The supplemental contract was needed because the
ability to connect to the public sewer systems was recently made
available.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative Agenda for approval.
C.
Earth Engineering
Earth Engineering was required to do additional work due to the
identification of an unknown water line and additional masonry work. A
change to the contract in the amount of $15,000 will appear on the April
28, Legislative Agenda.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative Agenda for approval.
D.
Sewer Bid
The bid opening for the sewer project had to be extended to April 18. Bid
results will be emailed to the board and presented during the “Committee
Highlight” section of the board meeting on April 28.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative Agenda for approval.
2.
2011/12 Capital Project Bids
Two bid openings were held on March 28. The results are as follows:
a.
b.
Replace Domestic Water Heaters for Kitchen and
Girl’s Locker Room at Penncrest High School
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
AJB Mechanical, Inc.
$74,020
$250,000
Replace Boilers and Associated Equipment at
Glenwood Elementary School
Contractor
Base Bid Alternate Bid
Project Budget
General Construction
L J Paolella
$ 15,000
Electrical Construction
AJM Electric
$
Mechanical Construction
RAMM, Inc.
$430,000
Plumbing Construction
AJB Mechanical
$ 34,928
$ 5,500 (PC-1)
$486,428
$16,300
Total
$10,800 (GC-1)
6,500
$525,000
Action: This item will be moved to the April 28, Legislative Agenda for approval.
3.
2011/12 Capital Projects updates
Glenwood Gym Flooring Replacement
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•
Bid awarded to L J Paolella Construction, Inc. in the amount of $ 61,286.
Preconstruction Meeting scheduled for April 21, 2011.
Advertisement for bids for VAT Removal scheduled for week of April 12.
Recommendation for contract award to be presented at May Operations Meeting
VAT removal to start end of June.
Penncrest HS Stadium Bleacher Replacements
•
•
•
•
Bid awarded to L J Paolella Construction, Inc. in the amount of $ 744,660.
Shop Drawing process for bleachers is in progress.
Preconstruction Meeting scheduled for April 21, 2011
Start of construction scheduled for June 6.
Penncrest Masonry Repairs- Phase 1
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•
•
•
Advertisement for Bids placed on April 4.
Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for April 20.
Bids due on May 2.
Recommendation for contract award to be presented at May Operations Meeting
Glenwood Boiler Replacements
•
•
Bids received on March 28.
Recommendation for contract award to be presented at April Operations Meeting
Penncrest HS Hot Water Heater Replacements( Cafeteria and Girls Locker Room)
•
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Bids received on March 28.
Recommendation for contract award to be presented at April Operations Meeting
Glenwood Sewage pumping station replacement
•
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Civil Engineer reviewing pump station requirements.
Bidding scheduled for late April
Recommendation for contract award to be presented at June Operations Meeting
Action: Discussion
4.
Security
The security budget for the 2011/12 fiscal year has been reduced by $190,000.
Media Borough has contacted the district concerning the installation of
surveillance cameras on the playground. The borough does not have the
resources to fund to purchase the cameras or monitor them. The District does
not have the funds for the cameras and will notify the borough that we will not be
installing cameras.
Action: Discussion
5.
Fixed Assets
Ron Baldino is requesting the purchase of a back hoe and trailer for the
2011/2012 fiscal year. The equipment will be used for snow removal and field
maintenance. The estimated cost is $70,000 and is currently in the 2011/12
budget. There are fixed assets that will be put up for sale because they are no
longer used by the District. Some items are 20 year old vehicles, old kitchen
equipment and an old dump truck. The business office will use an electronic
process for the sale of these items to see if it is feasible to use that method for
other items.
Action: Discussion
6.
Public Comment
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on May 10, 2011, at 8:00 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:
April 5, 2011
RE:
April 5, 2011 Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Peter Barry, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox, Nancy
Fronduti, John Hannah, Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit
RTMSD Personnel in Attendance: Pat Barta, Carley Dillon, Angela Gilbert, Denise Kerr,
Tina Loveland-Smith, Jennifer McLeod, Steve Taylor
Presentation on KidBiz/TeenBiz.
Dr. Gilbert, Dr. Taylor, Mrs. Loveland-Smith, Ms. Dillon, and Mrs. McLeod presented the
online KidBiz/TeenBiz program to the Board. These programs have been in use in RTM for
four years. They provide a daily online reading and activities for students at a range of
reading levels, thus allowing each student to read the material at his or her own level.
Each reading comes with a set of eight questions which assess Pennsylvania Essential
Content and skills. The programs particularly reinforce the power of rereading as a means
of boosting reading comprehension. They also include a host of other activities which
teachers may use at their discretion, such as maps, math problems, daily polls, writing
prompts, and thought questions which extend students’ thinking about the issues in the
daily article. In talking about their individual means of using the programs, the teachers
emphasized the growth in their students’ skill levels, but also underscored a number of
secondary benefits, such as the growth in confidence, writing ability, motivation,
background knowledge, and metacognition. The Directors also shared results of last year’s
high-stakes Reading assessments, which indicate gains in almost every grade-level group,
cohort, and subgroup. Students had the final words, via taped testimonials, to wrap up the
presentation. In 2010-2011, the district purchased 1,350 licenses for KidBiz/TeenBiz at a
cost of approximately $52,000.
Special Education Report and Contracts
Dr. Gilbert presented the Special Education Report she developed in collaboration with Dr.
Pat Barta and Mr. Todd Brown. The report included the following information: special
education population details, out-of-district placement numbers and procedures, extended
school year requirements and placements, and a five year expenditure history. After Board
members have an opportunity to read the report, Dr. Gilbert will address any questions or
concerns.
Dr. Gilbert presented a contract from Child Guidance Resource Centers for the
Extended School Year program for student G.F. The program will be held from
6/27/11 through 7/21/11 at a cost of $3,100.00. Should the student need
supplemental services such as speech, OT or PT, such services will be billed at the
rate of $95.00 per hour.
ACTION: A resolution to approve the contract with Child Guidance Resource Centers
to provide ESY services for G.F. during the summer of 2011 will appear on the April
28, 2011 Legislative Agenda.
Dr. Gilbert presented a contract from the HMS School for the Extended School Year
program for student S.W. The program will be held from 6/30/11 – 8/11/11 at a cost
of $10,752.00.
ACTION: A resolution to approve the contract with the HMS School to provide ESY
services for S.W. during the summer of 2011 will appear on the April 28, 2011
Legislative Agenda.
Information Update on Summer Reading 2011
Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Taylor updated the Board on plans for the 2011 Summer Reading
Program. They shared the required and recommended reading lists and reviewed the
basic details of the program for the Board, including modifications for this summer’s
program.
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
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
April 15, 2011
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for April 12, 2011
Chairperson: Mr. Peter Barry
Board Members in attendance: Pete Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Jeff
Pettit
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden, members of the community
Review and discussion of Net Day Speak Up Survey Results
The national research project survey known as “Net Day Speak Up,” sponsored by
Project Tomorrow collects and reports unfiltered feedback on key educational issues.
Rose Tree Media participated in this event in the fall of 2010 to gather data from parents
and students about some of these issues, and Patti Linden reviewed these results with
the Board of School Directors. There were a total of 316 parents and 548 students from
grades 4 through 12 participating. About 99% of our responding parents reported that
they have Internet access at home and over 50% of the respondents believe there is a
benefit to using small personal devices for instruction. Of those parents, 60% would be
likely or very likely to provide a personal device for their children to use for instructional
purposes. Parents who responded liked the idea of online textbooks. Personal
communication among parents includes email, texting, and updating profiles on
Facebook and other social networking sites. Parents do have concerns about Internet
use at school and fear online predators the most. The district needs to communicate to
parents the safety of our online filters and blocks that protect their children from unsafe
online environments. Of the responding parents, 85% of them feel that school / district
communication is effective or very effective, and many of them would like to be more
involved in decision making affecting their children.
Student responses:
96% of them have home computer access
80-90% of them have a desktop or laptop computer to use at home
59% have a cell phone with 32% of them having a Smart phone
According to the students, the major obstacles to using technology at school include not
being able to use their cell phone and websites that are blocked from their use.
Students would like to collaborate with other students and use mobile devices to do
that. Many of them would like online textbooks and 49% of the responding students
regularly use social networking sites like Facebook.
Based on survey results, our district needs to be ready for the “free agent learner,” one
who wants to learn anywhere, anytime, with online resources. The new interests include
mobile learning, online and blended learning, and e-textbooks. The Rose Tree Media
Technology Department is already looking into many of these concepts and is gearing
up to handle the accompanying concerns.
Next meeting: Tuesday, June14, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center Board
Room
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
March 24, 2011
March 29, 2011
April 5, 2011
April 12, 2011
April 28, 2011
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel
at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Session of May 26, 2011, at Penncrest High
School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Presidential Announcement
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Helen O’Neill, Support Staff I, Penncrest High School,
retirement, effective April 1, 2011.
Background
Ms. O’Neill joined Rose Tree Media School District as
a Substitute Receptionist in 1991. She is retiring from
her Support Staff I position after 20 years of dedicated
service to Rose Tree Media School District.
2.
Elizabeth Tinsley, Bus Driver, retirement, effective
June 20, 2011.
Background
Mrs. Tinsley joined Rose Tree Media School District
as a Bus Driver in 1969. She is retiring after 42 years
of dedicated service to Rose Tree Media School
District.
3.
Harry Feinberg, Bus Driver, retirement, effective June
17, 2011.
Background
Mr. Feinberg joined Rose Tree Media School District
as a Bus Driver in 1983. He is retiring after 27 years
of dedicated service to Rose Tree Media School
District.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as ESY Teachers for Summer
School 2011 at the rate of $110.00 per day:
Tiffany Bendistis
Elizabeth Coulter
Julia Geisel
2.
Aaron Goldfarb, Title I Summer School Director,
effective July 5, 2011 at the salary of $3,200.00.
3.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Summer School Teachers for
Summer School 2011 at the rate of $99.00 per day:
Anthony Grisillo
Robin Heckman
Greg Jacobs
David Matthews
4.
IX. New Business
Amanda Morris
Sharon Prior
Jody Ruckle
Diane Stern
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Title I summer School teachers
at the rate of $111.00 per day:
Lindsi Ciuffetelli
Jeffrey Davies
Crystal Grace-Green
b.
Suzanne Hemenway
Veronica Kurash
Christine Seeley
Julie Small
Christy Thompson
Non-Instructional
1.
Brett Macaulay, Summer Maintenance, effective May
16, 2011 at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Mr. Macaulay
is assigned to the Service Center.
2.
Samantha Finsterbusch, Summer Maintenance,
effective May 16, 2011, at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
Ms. Finsterbusch is assigned to the Service Center.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as One on One Instructional
Assistants for ESY Summer School 2011 at the rate
of $16.21 per hour:
Vikki Blair
Joann Dougherty
Svitlana Duffy
Julie Gropp
Trish Impagliazzo
Jill Koechig
Remy Kurland
4.
Catherine Dragon, On Call Bus Aide, effective March
25, 2011 at the rate of $13.74. Ms. Dragon is
assigned to the Transportation Department.
5.
Theresa Allen, Substitute Cafeteria Worker, effective
March 29, 2011 at the rate of $10.34 per hour.
6.
Kathy Cook, Summer School Secretary for Summer
School 2011 at the rate of $12.18 per hour.
7.
Amy Lenton, Heathroom Nurse, effective April 11,
2011 at the annual salary of $29,825.22. Ms. Lenton
is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing
Deborah Sweeney who resigned.
8.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Summer Maintenance Workers
for 2011 at the rate of $12.00 per hour:
Matthew Giardinelli
Charles Hall
Brian Kenney
9.
IX. New Business
Donna Lomas
Eugenia Perich
Amanda Sessa
Elise Simonian
Patti Skean
Kim Smith
Barbara Snyder
Scott Shortall
Ron Tyson
Toya Coles, Substitute Cafeteria, will also serve as an
On Call Bus Aide at the rate of $13.74 per hour
effective April 8, 2011.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
10.
Christine Seeley, Title I Math Teacher, will serve as
Title I Parent Liaison effective April 1, 2011 at the
annual salary of $2,000. Ms. Seeley is assigned to
Media Elementary.
11.
Rescind appointment of Clifford Berry as Custodial
Night Supervisor at Penncrest High School effective
April 8, 2011. Salary to be prorated at $1,161.00.
10.
John Bell, Custodial Night Supervisor, effective April
11, 2011 at the rate of $339.00. Mr. Bell is assigned
to Penncrest High School.
General
a.
b.
IX. New Business
Non-Instructional
Classification Change
1.
Theresa Allen, from Substitute Cafeteria to Cafeteria
Trainee effective April 11, 2011 at the rate of $10.87
per hour. Ms. Allen is assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary replacing Susan Dunn who was
reassigned.
2.
Debra DeFronzo from Technology Assistant I,
Glenwood Elementary to Technology Assistant II,
effective July 1, 2011 at the annual salary of
$46,727.87. Ms. DeFronzo is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School replacing Patricia Theodore who
is retiring.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Jennifer Bond, Assistant Girls Freshman Lacrosse
Coach at the annual salary of $2,414.00. Ms. Bond is
assigned to Penncrest High School.
2.
Nicholas Phillips, Assistant Varsity Football Coach,
effective April 4, 2011 at the annual salary of
$5,220.00. Mr. Phillips is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Supplemental Contracts
3.
c.
Katherine Runkle, Varsity Cheerleading Coach for the
2011-2012 school year at the annual salary of
$3,915.00. Ms. Runkle is assigned to Penncrest High
School. NOTE: Ms. Runkle is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
Create New Position
1.
One-On-One Instructional Assistant
Recommend the Board approve the creation of a
One-On-One Instructional Assistant to serve the
needs of a ninth grade student at Penncrest High
School.
d.
Other
1.
B.
William Miller, change of retirement date to August
21, 2011.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Outdoor Leadership Club – Swallow Falls
State Park, MD
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for students to
attend the Outdoor Leadership Retreat at Swallow Falls State Park,
MD.
Background
This trip will take place on June 3-6, 2011. The approximate cost to
the district is $1,026, which covers substitute teacher fees and
transportation.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Tips (continued)
2.
Penncrest High School Closing the Achievement Gap Retreat –
Rickets Glen State Park
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for students to
attend the Closing the Achievement Gap Retreat at Rickets Glen
State Park.
Background
This trip will take place on June 4-5, 2011. The approximate
cost to the district is $120, which covers transportation.
3.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Club – Saksville, New
Brunswick, Canada
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the Penncrest
High School Envirothon Club to attend the Canon National
Envirothon Competition, in Sacksville, New Brunswick, Canada.
Background
This trip will take place on July 24-30, 2011. There is no cost to the
district for this trip.
4.
Penncrest High School Student Leadership – Stroudsburg, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for students to
attend the Student Leadership Retreat in Stroudsburg, PA.
Background
This trip will take place on November 29-21, 2011.
The
approximate cost to the district for this trip is $1,916, which covers
substitute teacher fee.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
C.
Policies
1.
Policy #620 GASB 54 First Read, See Attachment A
Background
Policy #620 GASB 54 was discussed at the April 5, 2011, Finance
Committee Meeting.
D.
2010-2011 Last Day of School
Resolve, that the Board approve the change of the last day of school from
June 20, 2011 to June 17, 2011 for students and from June 21 to June 20
for teachers.
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ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
E.
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations - None
2.
Nominations - None
a.
Appointment of Superintendent
Resolve, that in accordance with Section 1073 of the
Pennsylvania School Code (24 P.S. 10-1073), the
Rose Tree Media School District Board of School
Directors does hereby appoint James M. Wigo, Sr.
as Superintendent of the School District effective July
1, 2011 in accordance with the terms and conditions
of a certain written agreement between the School
District and Mr. Wigo to be executed by the parties.
IX. New Business Addendum
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
Recommend the following bid be awarded in the category
listed, such recommendation being the lowest bid received
from a responsible bidder, kind, quality and materials having
been considered.
a.
Replace Domestic Water Heaters for Kitchen and
Girl’s Locker Room at Penncrest High School
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
AJB Mechanical, Inc.
$74,020
$250,000
b.
Replace Boilers and Associated Equipment at
Glenwood Elementary School
Contractor
Base Bid
Alternate Bid
General Construction
L J Paolella
$ 15,000
$10,800 (GC-1)
Electrical Construction
AJM Electric
$
Mechanical Construction
RAMM, Inc.
$430,000
Plumbing Construction
AJB Mechanical
$ 34,928
$ 5,500 (PC-1)
$486,428
$16,300
Total
X. Finance
Project Budget
6,500
1
$525,000
April 28, 2011
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
c.
Sewer Bid – SLMS Sewer Connection Project
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
Aqua Resources
$124,500
$150,000
Background
A bid opening was held on April 18, 2011 in the Education Center
Board Room.
This was discussed at the April 12, 2011,
Operations Committee Meeting.
B.
General
1.
Change Orders
Change Orders are acted upon in accordance with
Resolution 1997-98 – 124, as approved by the School Board
of Directors on April 23, 1998.
Recommend approval of Change Order MC-01 in the
amount of $65,650 to E. J. Meloney for HVAC revisions to
the Springton Lake Middle School Server Room.
Recommend approval of Change Order GC-03 in the
amount of $17,190 to E. R. Stuebner for additional marker
boards for the Springton Lake Middle School project.
Background
This was discussed at the April 12, 2011, Operations
Committee Meeting.
X. Finance
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Contract Modification
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract modification for
an increase in the amount of $15,000 to Earth Engineering
for work at Springton Lake Middle School for inspection and
testing services.
Background
This was discussed at the April 12, 2011, Operations
Committee Meeting.
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract modification for
an increase in the amount of $1,000 to GAI Consultants, Inc.
for services related to Penn Fields hillside erosion located at
the Penncrest High School campus.
Background
Additional services are needed to complete an evaluation
of Penn Fields hillside erosion.
3.
Performance Agreement Ratification
Resolve, that the Board ratify a performance agreement with
John Flynn for a concert at Media Elementary school in the
amount of $1,200.
Background
Funding for the concert will be provided by Title I funds.
4.
Contract Ratification
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Gettysburg
College for a workshop for students that attend the ERC in
the amount of $584.
Background
The purpose of the workshop is to provide team building and
leadership skills. Approval is pending review by the solicitor.
X. Finance
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X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Rescind Alternate for the Springton Lake Middle School
Project
Resolve, the Board rescind alternate #6 from the General
Contractor’s contract for the Springton Lake Middle School
project in the amount of $60,000.
Background
This was discussed at the April 12, 2011, Operations
Committee Meeting.
6.
PLAN CON I
Resolve, the Board approve the submittal of PLANCON I,
Interim Reporting Change Orders and Supplemental
Contracts to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for
the Springton Lake Middle School project for the purpose of
receiving reimbursement.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 5, 2011 Operations
Committee Meeting.
7.
School Specialty Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract revision to the
current contract with Penncrest for day planners. The
number of planners has been reduced by 100. The cost of
each planner is $2.95 each. The revised contract is for
1,650 planners at a cost of $4,867 plus $385 for shipping for
a total contract price of $5,252.50.
Background
This was discussed at the April 5, 2011, Finance Committee
Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Penncrest Pride Day
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Fantasy
World Entertainment for Penncrest Pride Day activities. The
company provides an obstacle course. The amount of the
contract is $2,400. The funding is from the student body
account. There will be no cost to the district.
Background
This was discussed at the April 5, 2011, Finance Committee
Meeting.
9.
Trout Lake
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Trout Lake
Retreats. Penncrest students will be attending a leadership
weekend. The trip is being funded partially by the students
and partially from the student body account. The total
amount of the contract is $5,887.50.
Background
This was discussed at the April 5, 2011, Finance Committee
Meeting pending review by the solicitor.
10.
2011-12 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special
Education Funding and Service Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County
Intermediate Unit Special Education Program Budget for
2011-12 in an amount of $26,274,597, which is slightly less
than last year’s budget with Rose Tree Media’s share
estimated at $1,311,892.
Background
This was discussed at the April 5, 2011, Finance Committee
Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
2011-12 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools
Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County
Vocational-Technical School Budget for the 2011-12 school
year in the amount of $10,899,940, which represents a 0%
increase over the 2010-11 school year. Rose Tree Media's
share is $344,570. The 2011-12 Special Education
Technical Programs budget is $1,132,275 of which Rose
Tree Media's share is $97,986.
Background
This was discussed at the April 5, 2011, Finance
Committee Meeting.
12.
2011-12 Delaware County Community College Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County
Community College budget for the 2011-12 school year.
Under State law, the local sponsors’ obligation for support of
the community college’s operating budget is the total
operating balance after all other sources of revenue have
been deducted. Each sponsoring school district’s share of
the local sponsor appropriation is equal to its proportionate
share of the total real estate market valuation of all twelve
sponsoring districts, which now includes Chester
Upland. The School District’s Share is $1,144,950.
Background
This was discussed at the April 5, 2011, Finance
Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
13.
Pitney Bowes Presorting Program
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with Pitney
Bowes for presorted mail services.
Background
This was discussed at the April 5, 2011, Finance
Committee Meeting. Pending review by the solicitor.
14.
Child Guidance Resource Centers Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract from Child
Guidance Resource Centers for the Extended School Year
program for G.F. The cost is $3,100.00. Should the student
need supplemental services such as speech, OT, or PT,
such services will be billed at the rate of $95.00 per hour.
Background
The program will be held from 6/27/11 through 7/21/11. The
student will receive these services as indicated in the current
IEP.
15.
HMS School Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract from HMS
School for the Extended School Year program for S.W. The
cost is $10,752.00.
Background
The program will be held from 6/30/11 through 8/11/11. This
student has significant disabilities and is in need of this
specialized educational setting. The student will receive the
educational and related services indicated in the current IEP.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
16.
Chartwells Dining Services
Resolve, that the Board approve the renewal contract with
Chartwells Dining Services for the 2011-2012 school year
pending contract review by the district solicitor and PDE.
Background
The current Chartwells Food Service contract expires June
30, 2011. The contract allows the school district to renew for
the 2011-2012 school year pending successful completion of
all PDE Department of Food and Nutrition documents. The
renewal contract is effective for one school year.
No. 620
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
1. Purpose
SECTION:
FINANCES
TITLE:
GASB 54
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
The Board recognizes that the maintenance of a fund balance is essential to the
preservation of the financial integrity of the school district and is fiscally
advantageous for both the district and the taxpayer. This policy establishes goals and
provides guidance concerning the desired level of year-end fund balance to be
maintained by the district.
Note: A fund balance is not just cash in the bank. It is comprised of cash
investments, prepayments, inventory and receivables. Receivables include tax
receivables, other receivables, amount due from other funds, and amounts due from
other governments (e.g., tuition).
2. Definitions
Fund balance is a measurement of available financial resources. Fund balance is the
difference between total assets and total liabilities in each fund.
GASB Statement 54 classifies fund balances based on the relative strength of the
constraints that control the purposes for which specific amounts can be spent.
Beginning with the most binding constraints, fund balance amounts shall be reported
in the following classifications:
Nonspendable – amounts that cannot be spent because they are in a nonspendable
form (e.g., inventory) or legally or contractually required to be maintained intact
(e.g., principal of a permanent fund).
Restricted – amounts limited by external parties, or legislation (e.g., grants or
donations and constraints imposed through a debt covenant).
Committed – amounts limited by Board policy (e.g., future anticipated costs). These
constraints can be removed or changed by equal level action. Action to constrain
resources should occur prior to the fiscal year end.
Assigned – amounts that are intended for a particular purpose, such as a future
benefits funding or segregation of an amount intended to be used at some time in the
future.
Unassigned – amounts available for consumption or not restricted in any manner.
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3. Authority
SC 218, 688
The Board directs that the Fund Balance reporting shall be consistent with GASB 54
and with the Pennsylvania School Code including but not limited to 24 P.S 2-218
and 6-688.
4. Delegation of
Responsibility
The responsibility for designating funds to specific classifications shall be as
follows:
1. Nonspendable – may be assigned by the Director of Management Services.
2. Restricted – may be assigned by the Director of Management Services.
3. Committed – shall be assigned by the Board.
4. Assigned – may be assigned by the Finance Committee or Director of
Management Services.
The Superintendent, Director of Management Services, or designee shall be
responsible for the enforcement of this policy.
5. Guidelines
The School district will strive to maintain an unassigned general fund balance of not
less than 2% and not more than 7% of the budgeted expenditures for that fiscal year.
The total fund balance, consisting of several portions including committed, assigned
and unassigned may exceed 8%.
If the unassigned portion of the fund balance falls below the threshold of 2% the
Board will pursue variations of increasing revenues and decreasing expenditures, or
a combination of both until 2% is attained.
If the unassigned portions of the fund balance exceeds 7% of budgeted expenditures,
the Board may utilize a portion of the fund balance for nonrecurring expenditures
only.
School Code
Public Law
24 P.S. Sec. 218,688