ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
February 24, 2011
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
III.
Springton Lake Middle School Boys’ Soccer Team – Coach Steve Adams
School Board Member Appreciation
Minority Student Voices – presented by Seventh Grade students: Alicia
Collier, Brea Demery, Kaitlyn Herron, Lauren Jackson, Paige Purnell, and
Sean White, and Eighth Grade students: Briana Artis, Jonah Jackson,
Alexander Messam, and Malik Twiss. Staff: Peggy Levesque and Jo
Dizon.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of February 1, 2011 (Rescheduled from January 27,
2011)
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
B.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
Agenda
RTMEA – Sandra Staiger
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VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
B.
IX.
Policy #140.1 Extra Curricular Participation by Charter/Cyber Charter
Students – Second Read and Approval – See Attachment A
Policy #201 Admission of Beginners – Second Read and Approval – See
Attachment. B
New Business
A.
B.
C.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contract
d.
Supplemental Contracts – See Attachments C, D, and E
e.
Create a New Position
f.
Other
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad - Juniata College,
Huntingdon, PA
2.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad – University of
Wisconsin, Madison, WI
2011-2012 School Year Calendar – Draft – See Attachment F
Finance
A.
B.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
School Board Policy #606 Waiver – Lien List Advertisement
2.
Budgetary Transfer
3.
MTS Imaging Contract
4.
Equipment Donation
5.
Audit Services
6.
Contract with Devereux
7.
Contract with DCIU for Title I Services (math and reading) to NonPublic Schools
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8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
C.
D.
XI.
Contract with DCIU for Title I Services (parent workshops) to NonPublic Schools.
Kardon Institute for Arts Therapy
SLMS G.A.T.E. Program
Level 3 Communications – See Attachment G
Textbooks
Financials for January 2011
Bill lists for January 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 March 24, 2011, at Penncrest High School.
The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Agenda
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February 24, 2011
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:
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
February 1, 2011
Minutes of the February 1, 2011 Legislative Meeting
The regularly scheduled Legislative Meeting to be held on January 27, 2011, was
rescheduled to February 1, due to snow.
I.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
Students:
Roll Call
All Absent
Linda Kinsler-Fox, President
John Hanna
Veronica Barbato
Peter Barry
Nancy Fronduti
Absent:
Nancy Mackrides
William Montgomery
William O’Donnell
Jeffrey Pettit
Also in Attendance:
Linda Bluebello, Director of Pupil Services
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Angela Gilbert, Dir. of Teach. & Learning Elem.
Hogan, Heather, Accountant
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools
Steve Taylor, Dir. Teach. & Learn. Sec.
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II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2010
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 61
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
December 16, 2010.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
III.
IV.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti
NAYS:
None
Presentations and Awards
A.
Springton Lake Middle School Boys’ Soccer Team Postponed until February 24, 2011
B.
School Board Member Appreciation Month – Postponed until
February 24, 2011
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
AYES:
None
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Student Liaison Reports - None
Board Liaison Reports - None
Committee Highlights and Reports - None
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of February 1, 2011
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of
February 1, 2011
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F.
Solicitor’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of February 1, 2011
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
Resolution: 2010-2011 – 62
Rose Tree Media Tax Appeal (Rothman) – 106 Water Mill Lane, Upper
Providence Township – 2010-2011
Resolve, that the Board approve the Solicitor’s request to settle this real
estate tax assessment appeal in accordance with Attachment No.1 Solicitor’s Report of January 27, 2011, in the Official Legislative Minutes
of February 1, 2011.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
G.
VI.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti
NAYS:
None
President’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of
February 1, 2011.
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each) - None
A.
VII.
AYES:
RTMEA – None
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
Rose Tree Media Residents – None
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VIII.
Old Business
1.
Policy #113.1 - Positive Behavior Support Plan - Second Read and
Approval
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
Resolution: 2010-2011 - 63
Resolve, that the Board approve the second and final draft of
Policy #1131 – Positive Behavior Support Plan – See Attachment A in
Official Legislative Minutes of February 1, 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
NAYS:
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
B.
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.
Supplemental Contracts
d.
Create New Position
e.
Other – ADSUP I Handbook
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Band – Walt Disney World Resort,
Orlando, FL
2.
Penncrest High School String Ensemble – Adjudication Festival,
Washington, DC
3.
Penncrest High School NASC Students – LEAD Conference,
Stamford, CT
4.
Penncrest High School Future Business Leaders of America –
FBLA State Competition, Hershey, PA
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
Resolution: 2010-2011 – 64
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel section:
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
Sarah Pienkos, Elementary Teacher, Media
Elementary, resignation effective January 28,
2011.
2.
Joanne
Horan,
Secondary
Reading
Supervisor, retirement, effective December
31, 2010.
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IX.
New Business
A. Personnel
1.
Terminations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
David Camp, Bus Driver, retirement effective March
1, 2011.
2.
Patricia Theodore, Technology Assistant II,
Springton Lake Middle School, retirement effective
June 30, 2011.
Sandra Pierce, Food Service Worker, resignation
effective December 20, 2010.
3.
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Amy Tricome, Long Term Substitute Language Arts
Teacher for the second semester, effective January
31, 2011, at the annual salary of $44,806.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 2 to be pro-rated for the
second 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 and the first semester this school year.
Ms. Tricome is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Michelle Kirk who is on leave.
2.
Kelly Kunz, Long Term Substitute Math Teacher,
effective January 10, 2011 at the annual salary of
$44,404.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 to be prorated. Ms. Kunz received her Bachelor’s Degree
from West Chester University. She is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Lotalinda
Castro-Anderson who is on leave.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
3.
Lauren Hudson, Long Term Substitute Business
and Computer Technology Teacher, effective
January 10, 2011, at the annual salary of
$49,407.00, Master’s Degree/Step 1 to be pro-rated.
Ms. Hudson received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Syracuse University and her Master’s Degree from
Saint Joseph’s University. She is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Mark
Yanchek who is on leave.
4.
Ryan Thompson, Long Term Substitute Social
Studies Teacher, effective January 11, 2011, at the
annual
salary
of
$44,404.00,
Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 1 to be pro-rated. Mr. Thompson
received his Bachelor’s Degree from Eckerd
College. He is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Sandy Staiger who is on leave.
5.
Devon McKay, Long Term Substitute Special
Education Teacher effective January 19, 2011, at
the annual salary of $44,404.00, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 1 to be pro-rated. Ms. McKay received
her Bachelor’s Degree from Wilkes University. She
is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School
replacing Candace Krautzel who is on leave.
6.
David Stango, Summer School Director for Summer
School 2011 at the salary of $7,000.00. Mr. Stango
is assigned to Penncrest High School.
7.
Josephine Dizon, Assistant Summer School Director
for Summer School 2011 at the salary of $3,000.00.
Ms. Dizon is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
8.
Lynda Seery, Homebound Instructor for the 20102011 school year at the rate of $45.00 per hour.
NOTE: Ms. Seery is being hired pending completion
of her pre-employment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional
9.
Laura Nemec-Osborne, Homebound Instructor for
the 2010-2011 school year at the rate of $45.00 per
hour.
10.
Maureen Reuther, Homebound Instructor for the
2010-2011 school year at the rate of $45.00 per
hour.
11.
Laura Mack, Homebound Instructor for the 20102011 school year at the rate of $45.00 per hour.
Non-Instructional
1.
3.
Joann Vann, Support Staff I, effective January 10,
2011 at the rate of $12.18 per hour. Ms. Vann is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary School
replacing Jill Koechig who has been reassigned.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
John Czernik from Substitute Bus Driver to Regular
Full Time Bus Driver effective January 3, 2011 at
the rate of $20.90 per hour.
2.
Arlene Douge from On Call Substitute Bus Driver to
Part Time New Driver effective December 16, 2010.
3.
Edward Rheinstadter from Part Time Bus Aide to
Full Time Bus Aide effective December 16, 2010.
4.
Susan Dunn from Substitute Cafeteria Worker to
Cafeteria Trainee, effective December 20, 2010 at
the rate of $10.87 per hour. Ms. Dunn is assigned to
Media Elementary replacing Elaine Dougherty who
was reassigned.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
Candace Krautzel requests an unpaid leave of
absence commencing March 31, 2011 through June
30, 2011 for the purpose of child rearing.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Evan Pettit, New Teacher Mentor effective January
11, 2011 at the annual salary of $623.16. Mr. Pettit
is assigned to Penncrest High School.
2.
Kirsten Curry, Detention Supervisor for the 1st
Semester at the annual salary of $710.00. Ms. Curry
is assigned to Penncrest High School.
3.
Alicia Santelli, New Teacher Mentor, effective
December 22, 2010 at the annual salary of $669.32.
Ms. Santelli is assigned to Penncrest High School.
4.
John Best, New Teacher mentor, effective January
10, 2011 at the annual salary of $628.54. Mr. Best is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
5.
Gina Kokoska, New Teacher Mentor for the 20102011 school year at the annual salary of $1,136.00.
Ms. Kokoska is assigned to Glenwood Elementary
School.
6.
Claire McGeehan, (.5) Building Science Coordinator
for the 2nd semester at the annual salary of
$1,590.00. Ms. McGeehan is assigned to Media
Elementary.
7.
Ricky Stroup, Head Varsity Football Coach for the
2011-2012 school year at the annual salary of
$8,664.00. NOTE: Mr. Stroup is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
8.
Sharon Williams, New Teacher Mentor for the
second semester at the annual salary of $568.00.
Ms. Williams is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts
9.
d.
Justine Coleman, Assistant Freshmen Girls
Lacrosse Coach for the 2010-2011 school year at
the annual salary of $2,414.00. NOTE: Ms.
Coleman is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
Create New Position
1.
Creation of two Supplemental Contract Positions
Recommend the Board approve the creation of two
Title I Parent Liaison positions effective for the
second semester of the 2010-2011 school year
only. One position will be at Media Elementary
School and the other at Glenwood Elementary
School at a salary of $2,000 per position.
e.
Other
1.
Recommend the Board approve the Administrators
and Supervisors I Handbook on Compensation and
Related Benefits School Board Policy No. 328,
effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. See
Attachment B in Official Legislative Minutes of
February 1, 2011.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Band – Walt Disney World Resort,
Orlando, FL
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the
Penncrest High School Band to perform in Disney’s Electric Light
Parade at Walt Disney World Resorts in Orlando, FL.
2.
Penncrest High School String Ensemble – Adjudication Festival,
Washington, DC
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the
Penncrest High School String Ensemble to the Adjudication
Festival in Washington, D.C. Orchestra students will participate
in the festival and also attend museums, monuments and
historical sites.
3.
Penncrest High School NASC Students – NASC Students to
LEAD Conference, Stamford, CT
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the
Penncrest High School NASC students to attend the LEAD
conference in Stamford, CT.
4.
Penncrest High School Future Business Leaders of America –
FBLA State Competition, Hershey, PA
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the
Penncrest High School FBLA to attend the FBLA State
Competitions in Hershey, PA.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato,
Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti
NAYS:
None
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IX.
New Business
C.
Policies
1.
Policy 140.1 – Extra Curricular Participation by Charter/Cyber
Charter Students – First Read
Dr. Bluebello reviewed the first draft of Policy 140.1 – Extra
Curricular Participation by Charter/Cyber Charter Students with
the Board. See Attachment C in Official Legislative Minutes of
February 1, 2011.
2.
Policy 201 – Admission of Beginners – First Read
Dr. Bluebello reviewed the first draft of Policy 201 – Admission of
Beginners with the Board. Some of the language in the policy
was clarified and minor revisions were made. See Attachment D
in Official Legislative Minutes of February 1, 2011.
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
2009/10 Independent Audit Report
Budgetary Transfers
Act 1 Resolution
GAI Consultants Contract
Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership Contract
Donations
Change Orders
Settlement agreement with Student #40295
Villanova Agreement
Mr. Fronduti moved and Mr. Barry seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
Resolution: 2010-2011 - 65
1.
2009/10 Independent Audit Report
Resolve, that the Board approve the 2009/2010 Independent
Audit Report from the accounting firm of Barbacane, Thornton &
Company LLP for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following change orders:
FY 11-14 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
FROM:
AMOUNT:
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- Supplies
$4,735
Instruction- Books
$500
Instruction & Curriculum Development Svcs–
Workbooks
$5,235.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase paperback books
for the book room, and 100 book challenge baskets.
FY 11-15 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- Supplies
$3,250.00
Instruction – New Equipment
$3,250.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase equipment for
the Music Department.
FY 11-16 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
TO:
AMOUNT:
Other Student Services – Contracted Services
$1,500.00
Guidance Services - Workbooks
$1,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to pay for Naviance webinar.
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Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 11-17 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
TO:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services - Supplies
$1,384.00
Technology Support Services – New
Equipment
$1,384.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Smartboard.X.
FY 11-18 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
FROM:
AMOUNT:
TO:
AMOUNT:
Vehicle & Maintenance Services - Supplies
$1,004.25
Nonpublic Transportation - Supplies
$ 334.75
Vehicle & Maintenance Services – New
Equipment
$1,339.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the purchase of a floating bus
camera.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Act 1 Resolution
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors of the Rose
Tree Media School District, makes the following unconditional
certifications:
1.
The school district’s various tax levies and other
revenue sources will be sufficient to balance the school
district final budget for the next fiscal year 2011-12 based on
maintaining current tax rates or increasing tax rates by an
amount less than or equal to the Act 1 index applicable to
the school district as calculated by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education. This conclusion is based on the
school district preliminary budget or other information
available to the School Board.
2.
The applicable index for the next fiscal year is 1.4%, and the
School Board will not for the next fiscal year's
increase the rate of its real estate tax, or any other
tax for the support of public education, by an amount
that exceeds the applicable index.
3.
4.
The School Board has to date and in the future will
comply with the rules set forth in School Code § 687
for adoption of the school district proposed and final
budgets for the next fiscal year.
The School Board understands that the school
district will not be eligible to use Act 1 referendum
exceptions for the next fiscal year.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
GAI Consultants Contract
Resolve, that the Board ratify the contract with GAI Consultants,
to review documents for an amount not to exceed $3,000.
5.
Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership Contract
Resolve, that the Board ratify the contract in the amount of $1,600
with the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership, which is an
artist in residence program for Media Elementary School.
6.
Donations
Resolve, that the Board accept the following donations:
$1,000 from the Safeguard Group for the Athletic
Department at Penncrest High School.
A bench donated to Glenwood Elementary School by the
family of Louise Miller, a former Kindergarten teacher.
7.
Change Orders
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following Change
Order EC- 01 in the amount of $165,652.32 to Electri-Tech for
revisions to the Springton Lake Middle School Server Room and
deduction for the Verizon ductbank service revision.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Settlement Agreement with Student #40295
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Settlement
Agreement of Student #40295.
9.
Villanova Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve the contract
between Villanova University and the Rose Tree Media
School District.
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
None
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.
X.
Finance
C.
D.
Financials for December 2010
Bill lists for December 2010
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
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Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
Financials
December
December
December
December
2010
2010
2010
2010
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
December
2010 General Fund Bill List
$ 2,394,840.17
December
2010
Im prest Fund Bill List
$
4, 794.00
December
2010 Capital Reserve Fund
$
104,921.67
December
2010 Construction Fund
$
1,525.53
December
2010 Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
96,866.42
December
2010 Bond Series 2007 A & B
$ 1,764,171.59
December
2010 Activities/Special Revenue Fund $
24,455.73
$ 4,391,575.11
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato,
Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti
NAYS:
None
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XI.
Adjournment
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2010-2011 – 67
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
NAYS:
None
______________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Springton Lake Middle School Boys’ Soccer Team
Resolve, the Board present the Rose Tree Media School District
Award to the Boys’ Eighth Grade Soccer Team. The team was
undefeated with 10 wins and 0 losses. They had seven shutouts
and never trailed in any game. Twenty of the boys were on the
undefeated seventh grade soccer team last year. They never lost a
soccer game in the two years at Springton Lake. This is the
second time that this has every happened. The team members are
Nick Anastasi, Ryan Blessington, Jake Branyan, Daniel Bullitt, Josh
Cadorette, Will Diserafino, Christian TiTomo, Evan Emanuel, Willy
Gordon, Drew Hanna, Corey Hansen, Mark Hull, Kevin Korthous,
Nick Ladd, Kyle Lefkof, Sam Messer, Jude Morgan, Greyson
Nelson, Brendan O’Boyle, Nathan Reagle, Kevin Son, Daniel
Szkudlapski, George Tahopoulos, Mark Teamerson, Colin Tyson,
Chris Urffer, Ricky Vogler, Nick Whalen, and Matthew Young. The
team is coached by Steve Adams.
B.
School Board Member Appreciation
Background
January is School Director Appreciation Month. The theme for
2010 is “Taking Flight! Academic Achievement in Public Schools.”
Rose Tree Media School District would like to join PSBA in
recognizing our school board members for their outstanding
service. Thank you for your service to the children and the citizens
of our school district.
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February 24, 2011
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Service
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:
February 11, 2011
Subject:
February 8, 2011 – 7:30 P.M. Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill O’Donnell
________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: Bill O’Donnell, John Hanna, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy
Mackrides, Bill Montgomery and Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Anne Callahan and Grace Eves
Absent: Veronica Barbato and Linda Kinsler-Fox
Taxpayer Request
A taxpayer mailed his tax payment before the December 31st deadline. However, the
tax payment was not received by the District by the December 31st deadline. Payment
will now be made through the Tax Claims Bureau. The taxpayer will be reimbursed for
any late fees if the envelope for the payment with a postmark date prior to December
31st is forwarded to the District.
Action: Discussion
Delinquent Tax List
Board Policy #606 directs the Administration to advertise the names of property owners
in the district whose delinquent taxes have been turned over to the Tax Claims Bureau
for collection. The advertisement cost the district $2,515 two years ago. Last year the
District did not advertise the list. The committee recommended waiving Policy #606 by
not publishing the list for the 2010/11 fiscal year.
Action: This item will be moved to the February 24, Legislative Agenda for approval.
Budgetary Transfer
FY 11-19 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Charter School Tuition
$35,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Professional Educational Services- IU
$35,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of tuition for CCIU for a Non IEP
student.
The committee requested additional information.
Action: Discussion
MTS Imaging Contract
The Human Resources Department presented a contract with MTS Imaging to digitally
scan personnel records. This will provide easy access to personnel records. Records
are kept for many years. Prior employees contact the district to inquire about the
number of years of service in the district upon retirement. The scanning will save time
for the HR department for retrieving records from district storage. Another proposal to
provide this service was $10,000 higher than MTS’s proposal.
Action: This item will be moved to the February 24, Legislative Agenda for approval.
Equipment Donation
The District uses Donegan Associates to repair microscopes at Penncrest. There are
20-30 microscopes that are 40 years old. Bernard Donegan from Donegan Associates
has inquired about the district donating these microscopes. The old microscopes will be
refurbished and sent to students on Native American reservations out west. The
committee approved the donation.
Action: This item will be moved to the February 24, Legislative Agenda for approval.
Audit Services
Our current contract with Barbacane, Thornton & Company, LLP to perform auditing
services was completed with the 2009/10 audit. The district received a proposal for 0%
increase for 2010/11, 1 ½% for 2011/12 and 1 ½% for 2012/13. Our current fee is
$28,100. Barbacane Thornton & Company, LLP has experience with school district
audits.
Action: This item will be moved to the February 24, Legislative Agenda for approval.
Budget Summary Comparison
The district has expensed 69% of its expenditures and has received 89% of its revenue.
Action: Discussion
2011/2012 Support Services Budget Review
Support Services include administration, board services, tax collections, health services,
fiscal services, maintenance & operations, transportation, technology, and personnel
services. The Administration has reduced expenditures by approximately $400,000 in
part due to energy conservation, consortium pricing for natural gas and electricity and
recycling.
Action: Discussion
Public Comment
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on March 8, 2011 at 7:15 p.m.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
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:
February 11, 2011
Subject:
February 8, 2011 - 8:30 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
___________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: Bill Montgomery, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides
and Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Ron Baldino, Dennis Cini and Grace Eves
Absent: John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Linda Kinsler-Fox and Bill O’Donnell
____________________________________________________________________
Landscape Design – Project Close-outs
Final landscaping for the bus garage and Penn Fields projects was reviewed to close
out these projects with Middletown Township. Landscaping will take place in early
spring and will be incorporated with ecology class lessons.
Action: Discussion
Boiler Repair
Two years ago one of the boilers at Springton had a problem with the copper tubing
leaking. New tubing was installed. The second boiler at Springton has a similar
problem. That boiler is currently shut down. The copper tubing is being replaced in the
second boiler. The repair should be completed by the end of the month.
Action: Discussion
5-Year Plan
Dennis Cini reviewed the current 5-year plan which expires this June. Many items have
been completed. Outstanding items will be prioritized for future discussion.
Action: Discussion
2-Year Plan Proposal
Dennis Cini’s proposal to extend the 5-year plan for 2 more years was discussed.
Further discussion will take place at the next Operations Committee meeting.
Action: Discussion
2011/12 Capital Projects Update
Bids for the Penncrest stadium seating project and Glenwood gym floor and partition
project will be advertised this week. Penncrest domestic hot water bids will be
advertised next week. Bids for the public sewer project at the Sprintgon Lake Middle
School will be advertised soon.
Action: Discussion
Springton Lake Middle School Update
Work continues on the project. The recent weather has had a minimal impact on the
schedule. Masonry work will start soon pending weather conditions. Asbestos has not
been detected in phase 2 areas that are currently under construction. Construction in
phase 2 areas is on-going.
Public Comment
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on March 8, 2011, at 8:15 PM.
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:
February 16, 2011
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – February 1, 2011
Board Members in attendance: J. Pettit, P. Barry, V. Barbato, N. Fronduti, L.
Kinsler-Fox, J. Hanna, W. O’Donnell
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr, Two Community Members
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Mrs. Callahan presented the items to be included on the agenda of the legislative
meeting of February 24, 2011. Additional items will be added to the agenda and
posted on the district website on February 18, prior to the legislative meeting.
II.
One-on-One Instructional Assistant
Mrs. Callahan presented a proposal to add a one-on-one instructional assistant
for a special needs student at Penncrest High School. After review of the needs
of the student, the committee agreed to have the creation of the position placed
on the agenda of the legislative meeting of the Board of School Directors on
February 24, 2011, for a vote of the full board.
III.
Staffing
Mrs. Schneider, the parent of a first grade student at Rose Tree Elementary,
thanked the committee for taking steps to provide extra support staff for her
daughter’s class which has 24 students this year. Mrs. Schneider asked the
committee to provide similar support for the other first grade class at Rose Tree
Elementary which is at the recommended class size of 21. After listening to Mrs.
Schneider, the committee stated that they would not support placing additional
staff in a class that is at, or below, the recommended class size.
IV.
Executive Session
The committee held an executive session for discussion of matters of personnel.
The next session of the Personnel Committee will be held on Tuesday, March 1,
2011, at 7:00 PM in the Board Room at the Education Center.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
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:
February 3, 2011
Subject:
February 1, 2011 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Fronduti
Board Members in Attendance: Linda Kinsler-Fox, Pete Barry, John Hanna, Veronica
Barbato, Jeff Pettit, Nancy Fronduti
Others in Attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Dr. Linda Bluebello, Bonnie Kinsler, Phil
Quinzi, 2 Community Members
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
Bonnie Kinsler and Phil Quinzi presented the bus replacement proposal for the 2011-12
school year. The Transportation Department would like to trade in 5 buses (2 72passenger buses, 2 36-passenger buses and 1 48-passenger bus) that are in need of
significant repair. The recommendation to the Board would be to go out for bid for 5
buses: 2 72-passenger buses and 3 48-passenger buses.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS
Dr. Bluebello presented the following overnight trips for review:
The Penncrest High School Science Olympiad will compete in the Science Olympiad
State Championship Tournament at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA, on April 28-30,
2011. The approximate cost to the district is $7,020, which covers substitute teacher
fees, transportation, hotel and meals.
Action: Approval will be on the February 2011 Legislative Agenda.
The Penncrest High School Science Olympiad will compete in the National
Championships for Science Olympiad at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, on
May 18-22, 2011. The approximate cost to the district is $6,724, which covers
substitute teacher fees, transportation, hotel and meals.
Action: Approval will be on the February 2011 Legislative Agenda.
The Ski/Snowboard Club Trip to Stowe, VT, will take place on February 25-27, 2011.
There is no cost to the district for this trip.
Action: Approval for February 2011 Legislative Agenda pending solicitor’s
review.
CONTRACTS
Kardon Institute for Arts Therapy
Dr. Bluebello presented an addendum to the Kardon Institute for Arts Therapy
agreement. The addendum would provide for additional art therapy services for
individual ERC students at a rate of $65/hour for a minimum of two hours per week. No
additional funds are needed.
Action: Approval will be on the February 2011 Legislative Agenda
POLICIES
Dr. Bluebello presented Policy #140.1 – Curricular Participation by Charter/Cyber
Charter Students with no changes made.
Action: Policy #140.1 will be on the February 2011 Legislative Agenda for second
and final read.
Dr. Bluebello presented Policy #201 – Admission for Beginners with no changes made.
Action: Policy #201 will be on the February 2011 Legislative Agenda for second
and final read.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be March 1, 2011, at 8:00 pm
at the Education Center.
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:
February 1, 2011
RE:
February 1, 2011 Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, Nancy
Fronduti, John Hannah, Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit
RTMSD Personnel in Attendance: Angela Gilbert, Denise Kerr, Steve Taylor
Update on PVAAS Public Website
Dr. Taylor previewed the public website which will soon be available to report results from
the Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System, or PVAAS. To complement the
absolute achievement results of PSSA, PVAAS expresses summaries of student growth
over the same time period, based on a statistical comparison of results from one year to the
next. Results from PVAAS have never before been available to the general public.
Several kinds of reports will be available once the website is open: the District ValueAdded Report, Grades 4-8, which aggregates performance for each grade level; the District
Value-Added Report, Grade 11, which provides a measure of school effects on students’
growth since middle school; the School Value-Added Report, Grades 4-8, which reports the
growth of students by school and grade; the School Value-Added Report, Grades 4-8; and
the PVAAS School Search, which allows the public to find the results from any school in the
state. Following this presentation, Mr. Pettit asked if the administration could develop a set
of FAQ’s to be shared at a legislative meeting and posted on the district website. The
administration will prepare these questions and present them at a legislative meeting in the
spring.
Proposed New Textbooks and Software for 2011-2012
Dr. Taylor presented a list of proposed textbooks and software for 2011-2012, as required
by Board policy. After reviewing the list, the Board gave permission for it to appear as a
resolution on the February Legislative Agenda. The proposed budget for textbooks for
2011-2012 is $97,000, down from $135,000 in 2010-2011.
Discussion of Swimming Curriculum
Dr. Taylor facilitated a discussion of the future swimming curriculum for RTM, which will be
necessary when the pool opens at Springton Lake. Dr. Taylor shared one handout with
practices from other districts and another with issues related to establishing a swimming
curriculum. After discussion, the Board requested a proposal, with a full scope and
sequence of skills, grade levels, duration, and other details, be prepared and presented to
them during the 2011-2012 school year, for implementation in 2012-2013.
Special Education Contract
Dr. Gilbert presented a contract for student JB to receive educational services at the
Devereux Beneto Day School from November 23, 2010 through June 16, 2011. The
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. The
tuition rate is $175.00 per day and the contract will total approximately $23,375.00 for the
year.
ACTION: A resolution to approve the contract with Devereux to provide educational
services for JB during the 2010-2011 school year will appear on the February 24,
2011 Legislative Agenda.
Contract with DCIU for Title I Services to Non-Public Schools
Dr. Gilbert presented contracts from the DCIU for the provision of the following services to
students attending non public schools, utilizing ARRA funding: parental involvement and
remedial reading and/or math instruction. These are the second and third contracts
presented this year. The first one fulfilled the district’s responsibility for Title I nonpublic
participation using the basic grant funding. These contracts reflect the portion of RTM’s
Title I ARRA funds to be used to provide needed services. Students and parents will be
served in the following schools: Nativity BVM, St. Francis deSales, St. Mary Magdalen, St.
Joseph. The contract amounts are $126.26 and $3,973.50 respectively.
ACTION: A resolution to approve the contracts with DCIU to provide services to
students attending non-public schools will appear on the February 24, 2011
Legislative Agenda.
Discussion of Support for Students in Alternative School Programs Proposal
Dr. Gilbert reiterated the special education department’s continued interest in a proposal to
allow a per diem employee to serve as the LEA in out-of-district IEP meetings. During the
discussion, board members stated that the proposal is not a long term solution. It was
recommended that a plan be put in place to utilize district administrators, as well as
teachers aspiring to administration.
At the Personnel Committee meeting that followed, the Board President directed that a
resolution regarding the aforementioned proposal be placed on the agenda of the February
Legislative Meeting for a vote.
ACTION: The following resolution to approve the proposal for Support for Students
in Alternative School Programs will appear on the February 24th Legislative agenda.
Resolve, that the Board approve the Support for Students in Alternative School Programs
proposal presented at the Teaching and Learning Committee meetings on November 4,
2010, December 2, 2010, and February 1, 2011. 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 2010-2011 school year only, at a cost
not to exceed $3,000.
Public Comment
A member of the community suggested the swimming curriculum be extended to all
students, in light of the need for physical fitness among school-aged children.
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:
February 11, 2011
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for February 8, 2011
Chairperson: Mr. Peter Barry
Board Members in attendance: Pete Barry, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy
Mackrides, Bill Montgomery, Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden, Ron Harris, Kim McCann, Mack
Johnson, 3 community members
Review of 2011-2012 Calendar
Superintendent Denise Kerr reviewed a draft of the school calendar for the 2011-2012
school year. The calendar includes 183 school days for students which allows for 3
snow days and a student end-of-year dismissal on Thursday, June 14. Although the
DCIU calendar has a holiday on Monday, January 2, Rose Tree Media will choose to
keep that as a school day. The calendar will be on the February Legislative Agenda for
a first read.
Review of Level 3 Quote Renewal for 1 Year Contract
Patti Linden reviewed the quote from Level 3, our telephone service provider, as a oneyear extension of our present contract with them. This contract must be in place by the
beginning of March in order to meet the E-Rate guidelines for reimbursements. By
choosing a one-year extension, this will put us in line for a renewal of our Internet
services agreement which expires on June 30, 2012. Next year, we will then be able to
send a Request for Proposal to bundle telephone services along with Internet services
and hopefully reduce our costs. The one-year extension from Level 3 provides all the
same services with a discount of about $2,200 for the year. This item will be on the
February Legislative Agenda for approval.
Internet Outages
The recent fiber outages, caused by traffic accidents, have resulted in Internet and email service down time. The Technology Department is now looking into a “multihomed” connection to the Internet to provide some redundancy of services. The
Delaware County Intermediate Unit is also looking at providing districts with a
connection to 401 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, a major Point of Presence (POP)
on the east coast. Rose Tree Media may be able to use that, provided that the DCIU
has a plan for filtering content from that connection.
Springton Lake Classroom Technology
Patti Linden showcased some pictures of the new Epson interactive projectors and their
use at Springton Lake Middle School. This provided a better idea of what can be
accomplished in the classrooms and how these projectors differ from the Smart Board
and projector classroom setup. As the Video over IP distribution system is installed over
spring break week, these projectors will also be the conduit for cable TV services, thus
eliminating the need for classroom TVs at the middle school. The teachers who are in
the new classrooms have had professional development from Christa Consadene who
facilitated a whole group session, as well as individual classroom assistance for each of
the teachers.
School Board E-mail Account
As a result of a request by several Board Members concerning the School Board e-mail
account, we discussed several options that the Technology Department can provide to
ensure that all Board Members are able to see all the e-mails. After the discussion of
the options, it was decided by those present that the e-mails that are sent to
schboard@rtmsd.org would then be automatically forwarded to each Board Member’s
personal e-mail accounts for the purpose of reading the e-mails. No one would respond
from their personal e-mail account and each of you would be able to delete the e-mail
from your personal account without affecting its status on the RTM School Board
account. The practice of who is replying to the e-mails from the RTM School Board
account would continue, but all of you would at least be able to read all of the e-mails to
keep current.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center Board
Room
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – February 2011
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten
Kindergarten celebrated 100 days of school with many activities. We counted 100
snacks, and wrote all about the number 100 and what we would do if we had $100. We
also drew pictures of what we think we will look like in 100 years. Kindergarten has
learned a lot in the first 100 days of school!
Grade 1
The first graders in Ms. Salera’s class were recently given a special opportunity to try their
hands at woodworking. The parents of first grader Zachary Christman taught the students
how to build wooden birdhouses. They provided each child with a complete kit that
included all of the pre-cut pieces, wooden pegs, and a wooden mallet to drive the pegs
into pre-drilled holes. The students were thrilled to be able to put together their very own
birdhouses with only minimal adult assistance. Wonderful class discussions happened
spontaneously as the students set about building the houses. They speculated about the
types of birds that might come to live in the birdhouse, considered the best places to hang
the birdhouses, and predicted the time of year that they might see birds move into the
houses. By the end of the period, each child had a beautiful birdhouse to take home,
paint, and hang on a tree. It was a very positive experience for the children and an
excellent opportunity for hands-on learning!
Grade 2
As a culminating activity to our Economics' unit, the second graders at Glenwood set up
marketplaces to sell goods and services to their classmates. They learned about supply
and demand and how to price their items to try and encourage their classmates to
purchase from them. Many of the children offered deals in order to get their classmates to
purchase more items.
Grade 3
This month, third grade students are learning about people who made a difference or
fought for change in their community. Two people included in their studies are Lois Marie
Gibbs who forced the government to deal with the pollution of the Love Canal in Niagara
Falls, NY and Caesar Chavez who led farm workers in their fight for better pay and safer
working conditions. In math class, students are studying geometry...learning about two
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and three-dimensional shapes. They are also learning how to measure area, perimeter,
and volume.
Grade 4
On February 11, the Glenwood fourth grade participated in their annual Chinese New
Year celebration. The students learned about Chinese culture and the history and
traditions of the holiday. Preceding the event, the students read stories and watched
videos in class in order to learn more about Chinese culture. On the day of the
celebration, a special guest visitor came to the school to teach the students about the
holiday, Chinese writing and drawing, and other aspects of Chinese New Year traditions.
The students had a feast of traditional Chinese food and made and decorated traditional
Chinese red envelopes. Everyone had a great day and enjoyed learning about Chinese
culture. Most of the fourth grade classes are working on Poetry units with an emphasis
on figurative language. The students are learning about poetic devices, various types
and formats of poems, and writing original works of poetry. The reading classes are
working in small groups on various novels and non-fiction books. The fourth grade
teachers have also started preparing students for upcoming assessments.
Grade 5
In February, teachers were given time to met as teams in the leveled book room. Teams
used this time to talk about ways they use to the book room to differentiate instruction and
look through the materials available. Some teams talked about specific books that they
have used to teach certain reading strategies while others focused on books they use to
teach across the curriculum. Teams discussed better ways they could use the book room
and noted any gaps in materials that became apparent.
Music
Glenwood Elementary School had its eighth annual in-progress strings concert on
Wednesday, under the direction of district elementary orchestra teacher, Jim Walls. The
fourth grade beginning strings players performed selections from their varied repertoire
plus there was some dancing. The parents joined in and performed "Twinkle Twinkle
Little Star" on their child's instrument. A huge success!! The fourth graders are learning
songs and dances about regions of the United States in preparation for their “Celebration
of Music Concert” in March. Parents get a bird’s eye view of what the children do in
music class. The children will be singing, dancing and playing instruments. We may
even get a few parents dancing! This year the concert will be on Thursday, March 24, at
2:30 p.m. It will be held in Glenwood’s cafeteria.
Library
Glenwood library technician, Kathy Cook, participated in the second session of the 201011 Delaware County Book Review Program at Upper Darby High School. Publishers
provide copies of brand new titles, and librarians may keep those books they review.
Mrs. Cook obtained eleven recently-published titles for the Glenwood library, including
non-fiction, novels, and picture books valued at over $150.00!
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INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten
The Kindergarten classes have been preparing for the 100th day of Kindergarten, which
occurs on Monday, February 14, along with Healthy Heart Valentine's Day. We have
been keeping count since the first day of school while learning about numbers. The
children are identifying place values in numbers and counting by 2's, 5's and 10's, which
we practice in our morning meetings each day. We have done 100 day Smart Board
activities and read books about the 100th Day. We have begun our science weather unit
in Kindergarten. The children are learning to use their five senses to observe the
weather. In addition the children have brainstormed weather words, created a weather
wheel and graphed weather.
First Grade
First grade has been busy learning how to divide words into syllables. This helps them
decode larger words by allowing them to know whether a vowel will create its short or
long sound. In math, the children have been creating their own quick surveys. They
then did their own data collection, as well. This was followed by the children creating their
own representations of the data which was used for reflecting and analyzing the
information. In writing, the children participated in another publishing party! On this
special day, the children both received and shared their original stories. The children also
learned about the all important Punxatawney Phil and made their own predictions of what
he would decide about our upcoming weather. Chinese New Year was another special
day when the children were able to learn a bit about another culture.
Second Grade
Our second graders are busy exploring various fairy tales. After reading in Book Clubs,
where they work in groups, they describe and make note of the characters, settings,
goals, problems and solutions. Everyone is enriched by the experience of reading and
analyzing the elements of some of the old tales and the more modern twists of them.
Third Grade
In Reading, we have moved into our third theme in the anthology, which is Incredible
Stories. The stories that we will be covering in this theme are: Dogzilla (Fantasy), The
Mysterious Giant of Barletta (Folktale), Raising Dragons (Fantasy), and The Garden of
Abdul Gasazi (Fantasy). We will focus on the following reading strategies for the
following stories: Dogzilla (Fantasy and Realism), The Mysterious Giant of Barletta
(Question), Raising Dragons (Predict and Infer), The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
(Monitor/Clarify). In addition to the many center activities that the students will be working
on in class, they will also use our online BLOG to respond to higher order thinking
questions based on our in class reading selections. Coupled with the stories in the
anthology, we are reading snowy novels. The students are reading a novel at their “just
right” reading level and they have the opportunity to participate in small group discussions
about their novels. We will focus on problem/solution, author’s purpose, predicting, and
vocabulary. In addition to the writing that the students will do in class, they will continue
to work on completing one writing prompt each month, which will be assessed using a
rubric. January’s informational prompt required the students to write a letter to a friend
describing step by step how to build a snowman. They had use strong adjectives to
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describe each step, as well as use transition words such as first, next, and last. In
February’s prompt, they will compare and contrast two different poems about
Groundhog’s Day.
In Science, we wrapped up our study of the body systems. In Social Studies, our main
focus in January was Martin Luther King and that will flow nicely into our discussions
about Black History Month. Map skills will continue to be practiced and our next science
unit will be the Solar System. The kids will be completing a WebQuest and designing
their own PowerPoint to share with the class. In Investigations, we have just about
finished up our Travel Stories, which took the place of our problem-of-the-week for
homework. The kids did an awesome job with these problems. Additionally, we have
begun our new math unit in multiplication. During this unit, students develop an
understanding that we use multiplication to combine a number of equal groups. All tables
will be introduced and practiced here in the classroom for the next several weeks. We will
also begin our fraction unit at the same time. PSSA’s are not far away so we want to
begin some of the other topics that will be covered. Students will continue to be assessed
each Friday on their math minute skills for that week. Additionally, in the weeks ahead,
they will be tested on their multiplication facts (Week 1: 0-5, Week 2: 0-8…). We will be
investigating and practicing many strategies to solving multiplication problems.
Fourth Grade
Mrs. Haskell's 4th grade students have developed into stronger readers of nonfiction text.
Using lessons from the Navigating Nonfiction in Expository Text, of Units of Study for
Teaching Reading, Grades 3-5, by Lucy Calkins and Kathleen Toland, students
developed new strategies for determining main idea and reading nonfiction text more
critically. Reading partners immersed themselves into non-fiction themes of their choice,
and learned how to prepare their minds to read nonfiction, becoming an expert when they
read and "talking like a teacher" to expand their understanding of what they read. All the
student's learning and reading also connected to our writing unit on Personal Essays.
Fifth Grade
Fifth grade students are beginning the research for their legacy project. This year they will
create seven 6 ft. x 2 ft. mosaic tile panels reflecting the history and culture of Middletown
Township. Topics include: local dairies (specifically Darlington and Wawa), Sam Riddle
(of racehorse fame), Middletown Presbyterian Church, Native Americans (after all we are
on Indian Lane), Tyler Arboretum, Linvilla Orchards, and local mills. Assistance is being
provided by our artist-in-residence, Claire Brill, and the Middletown Township Historical
Society. This year, 2011, is being celebrated as the 325th Anniversary of Middletown
Township.
A Day On Not a Day Off
More than 80 students and 20 parents came to school on January 17 to honor Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. 83 kids participated!!! Here's what the Indian Lane community
did to celebrate...100 meal bags were prepared and delivered to Ronald McDonald House
in DE, 85 dog toys and 25 cat toys were made and delivered to the local SPCA, 30
pillows were made and delivered to the Woman's Shelter in Media, 30 boxes of canned
goods etc were collected and delivered to the Media Food Bank, 40 dozen cookies
baked, 24 trays of baked ziti and 3 turkeys sent in by IL families for City Team, 160 letters
written to Soldiers, 20 American Heroes were discussed and posters were made to honor
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them, and 13 kids went to Sunrise to play bingo with the residents. Also, a representative
from City Team visited Indian Lane students to talk to them about City Team. He thanked
Indian Lane for all their donations of baked ziti and cookies!
Mid Winter Festival
Our Mid Winter Festival was held. This very popular event featured a carnival-like
atmosphere complete with a moon bounce and Indian Lane’s own version of Minute to
Win It. To beat the winter blahs, students attended this event with their parents and
participated in numerous games and activities that were both hilarious (like Mr. Bennett
doing the hula-hoop!) and challenging. A good time was had by all.
Race to Nowhere
Indian Lane’s PTG hosted a private screening of Race to Nowhere. This film features
the heartbreaking stories of young people who have been pushed to the brink and
educators who are burned out and worried that students aren’t developing the skills
needed for the global economy. Race to Nowhere points to the silent epidemic running
rampant in our schools. This film is a call to families, educators, experts, and policy
makers to examine current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to
become the healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens in the 21st century. After the
screening, a discussion was held led by parents Dr. Jen Shrager and Dr. Eli Lourie, both
pediatricians, Caroline Knower, an educational specialist for the New Jersey Department
of Education and Principal Bill Bennett.
Over 120 parents and a few high school
students attended this screening. Feedback included a request to continue this
discussion with teachers and administrators, with the possibility of reducing or eliminating
homework at the elementary level.
NAEP Testing
Indian Lane was selected to represent schools across our state and nation by
participating in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). On February
3, our fourth graders spend about 90 minutes on this test. The results of NAEP are
published in a report called The Nation’s Report Card, which provides information about
student achievement to educators, parents, policymakers, and the public.
Going Green Assembly
Our Kindergarten through third graders attended a Going Green assembly. Go Green is
a wild and crazy show with a sane and serious message. Four space travelers from the
planet Ecologia land on Earth. They have heard Earth is the most beautiful planet in the
galaxy. But when they land they are disappointed to discover that planet Earth is on the
verge of destruction due to environmental disasters -- climate change, air pollution,
greenhouse gases. The oceans are dying, animals are disappearing, and garbage is
everywhere. It seems the Earthlings have been extremely careless in taking care of their
beautiful planet. When the four aliens report back to their planet, they receive strict
orders: "Save the Earth!" Our students thoroughly enjoyed this assembly and are ready
to “do their part” to save the Earth.
Art Goes To School
At Indian Lane, all classes participated in a 45 minute presentation for each
classroom. AGTS
instructors
lead
an
informal,
but
very
interactive
presentation/discussion with each class at an age appropriate level. Some visual aids
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and hands-on props were used. This years' portfolio (24 prints) included some
representative works from Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, NC Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth,
Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollack, Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins and more. At times
purposes and stories behind the paintings were discussed- at other times individual artist
techniques and styles were presented. AGTS presentations were well received by all
ages. During sessions, the children were easily engaged and eagerly participated in
discussion. They seemed to really enjoy the presentations. Some children even
remembered artists and paintings from previous years. Our local Media chapter is part of
a national AGTS organization.
Parenting Partners
In conjunction with Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI), Indian Lane will once again host
several HCI Parenting Partners workshops designed to increase parenting skills, build
parental strengths and involve parents in their children’s academic success. A team of
trained facilitators will assist parents in building practical parenting skills and engage
parents in positive leadership. Research has shown that the better equipped a parent is
with effective parenting skills with elementary age students, the more prepared and
effective they will be with parenting their teenagers and dealing with the emotional issues
of that age. The workshops will run every Thursday evening from March 10 through April
14, 2011.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Black History Month
Check out the displays in our atrium, created by Social Studies coordinator Hans
Kalbach, that provide interesting information about famous African-Americans. Our
service club, HOME, wrote mini-biographies of influential African-Americans that were
shared on our morning broadcast.
Papa Tortuga Visits Media
Fernando Manzano, also known as “Papa Tortuga,” visited Media School on February 2.
Manzano is the founder of the Tecolutla (Mexico) Turtle Preservation Project. His group
has saved thousands of sea turtles through their efforts. Our students were inspired by
his presentation to dedicate themselves to something selfless and meaningful.
Hat Day
First grade students celebrated HAT DAY. Students decorated hats to represent their
favorite books and wore them to school. The day involved many literacy related activities
that aligned with state standards.
Portraits
Our second graders read a story called “Jamaica Louise James.” It is about a little girl
who lives in Jamaica who celebrates her grandmother’s birthday and beautifies her
community by displaying “portraits” of the people her grandmother encounters in the
subway each day. Students in second grade created portraits of every one of our staff
members. They are on display in the second floor hallway where they beautify our school.
Consensus is that we are a very good looking group.
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Space Projects
Third graders are researching various topics from their study of space. They are doing
research in the library and choosing a method for their presentations. They are learning a
lot from each other.
Passport to History
Karyn Confer, from The Passport to History program gave a lesson about the history of
education to our fourth graders. The students got a look at old spelling, reading, and
coloring books. They each made a corn husk doll and a bookmark to take home. They
also received a stamp in their “passport” for learning about the Pennsylvania state flag.
Student Led Conferences
Fourth grade students are preparing for their student led conferences. Students reviewed
their goal sheets to check for progress. They also began completing self-evaluations in
order to identify strengths and weaknesses and to create new goals.
PIRC (Parent Information and Resource Center)
We have continued to offer bi-weekly programs in our PIRC. Patti Linden, RTM”s Director
of Technology, recently offered a workshop called “Raising Digital Children.”
Data Conferences
Data conferences (round #2) were recently completed. Data conferences are an
opportunity for classroom teachers to reflect on student growth and interventions in a
collaborative setting.
Clubs
We have recently added Chinese and French to our already thriving afterschool clubs.
Teachers Susan Howe and Lindsi Ciuffetelli are co-sponsoring the clubs.
MLK Day of Service
More than 100 people participated in our annual Martin Luther King Day of Service. The
day began at Media School. Most of the children went out to various service sites in the
community. Some stayed at school and sorted donations for “Cradles to Crayons”,
packed breakfast bags for the homeless, organized our 100 Book Challenge collection,
and made blankets. It was a wonderful day.
Bingo
Our PTG hosted a BINGO Night. It is always a popular event.
Practicum Students from WCU
We are hosting 12 reading practicum students from West Chester University. They meet
with their supervisor two times per week before dispersing to our classrooms to observe
and assist with literacy instruction.
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ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten
February was a very busy month for Kindergarten Along with all of their daily curriculum
and routines, we celebrated the Chinese New Year, 100th Day of School, Black History
Month, President’s Day, and Dental Health Month. During the 100th day of school,
students explored with manipulatives to create a variety of ways to count to 100. Their
multicultural lessons have continued with a focus on several African Americans who have
made an impact on American history. Families from kindergarten classrooms visited and
shared stories about their family traditions for the Chinese New Year and more. Students
are actively working through the district curriculum at their instructional level to become
great readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, and citizens!
Second Grade
Second graders at Rose Tree celebrated their 100th day in a very special way – 100 Cans
for 100 Days! The students had a goal to collect 100 canned goods in the week leading
up to their 100th day of school. Small groups of students took turns counting the cans,
recording the data, graphing the results and calculating how many cans were needed to
reach their goal. The students were then responsible for orally presenting a detailed
update to their class. The canned goods were donated to a local food pantry which helps
families in our area.
Fourth Grade
The fourth grade is immersed in the study of Pennsylvania. They have learned many
facts about Pennsylvania including the state symbols and state flag. Fourth grade has
been fortunate to belong to the Delaware County Passport to History program for many
years. Passport to History provides opportunities for students to visit places of interest in
Delaware County and learn about the historical significance of their community. Fourth
grade was visited last month by the director of the Passport to History program, Karen
Confer. She dressed in colonial garb and showed the students how to make the toys that
colonial Pennsylvania children would have played with such as corn husk dolls. The dolls
turned out beautifully. Integrating language arts with social studies, the students read
biographies and did research on famous Pennsylvanians. They wrote speeches from the
point of view of their chosen person and created life-like posters to assist them in their
presentations to their classmates and parents.
Art
The artworks of Rose Tree Elementary students were featured in O’Malley’s Ice Cream
Pub during the month of December. Over 280 artworks were on display depicting winter
landscapes, holiday foods, gifts, holidays around the world, and poinsettias. The fourth
and fifth grade art club students painted murals for display in the Sweet Potato Bakery in
Media, PA. This is the third year that Rose Tree art students have been invited to create
murals for the bakery. This year’s theme included interior room scenes from the bakery,
while previous years focused on bakery foods and on the building exterior during the
different seasons of the year. The Philadelphia Museum of Art selected Meg Barney to
participate in the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Picturing America
workshops. The Saturday sessions provided in-depth analysis of artworks contained in
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the Picturing America portfolio, a collection of artworks that Rose Tree Elementary
received from NEH in 2008.
Music
Fifth grade students, Tabitha Cavaliere, Charlotte Croquette & Heidi Phillips were chosen
to participate in the 2011 PMEA Elementary Chorus Fest, hosted by The Garnet Valley
School district on Friday, April 8. The first, second and third grade music classes
enjoy listening to a guest professional Bassoon player that visited the music classroom.
Both the Handchime Choir and Special Chorus "Choraliers" continue to meet after
school to prepare for their Spring Concert. The fourth grade Rose Tree Elementary Band
and fourth grade String Students performed in concert for their parents and friends
recently. As young beginners, they made a lot of progress since September and sounded
wonderful!
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
More than 175 eighth grade students enjoyed the dancing, snacks and “hanging out” with
their friends at the semi formal on February 4.
Art
Both of Mrs. Sycz’s eighth grade and seventh grade students have created a dream
board using printed images, drawings and words to visually represent themselves and
their goals for the future. Sixth graders are continuing to explore the elements of line and
shape in a second drawing. Students are in the process of choosing one of the two to
color. Some classes have made their choices learning about color and how the objective
of a work of art influences choice of working material. Grade seven students have begun
to sculpt the human head strengthening the clay techniques acquired last year. Students
are comparing and contrasting the differences between drawing and sculpting as they
sculpt the human face. In the first unit of the year, seventh grade students drew the
human face. Finally, the eighth grade students have begun a landscape painting which
reinforces the objective of the previous lesson to utilize the principles of design. Students
are creating atmospheric perspective by color choices to create a sense of depth in their
paintings. An understanding of the color wheel is demonstrated in the mixing of colors.
Mrs. Going’s Eighth graders are beginning their Renaissance Art study. History will go
hand in hand with their ceramics unit concentrating on proportion of the figure. The artist,
Michelangelo, will be highlighted. All students completed a Dream Board Collage which
focused on the student. Who they are now, where they are going, what they would like to
achieve in their future! Goals and dreams! This project was in conjunction to their first
Leadership meeting and Dream Boards will be on display soon! Seventh grades are
completing construction of their ceramic Fish in Motion. They will work on their Dream
Boards while clay is firing and before the glazing stage begins! Both will be on display in
the near future. Sixth grades are studying the Element of Form. They are both working
on sculpture in the round as well as relief sculpture! A unit on the Aztecs and on the Zuni
Native Americans goes with these units of study while the projects are in process.
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Mrs. Prior is hosting Caitlin Schlosser, student teacher from the University of the Arts in
Philadelphia. Sixth grade students are exploring the world of color through mixing paints
to create colors on a color wheel in preparation for landscape paintings. Seventh graders
are practicing clay techniques on small tiles. Eighth graders are learning about the art of
Aboriginal dot painting.
Guidance
The guidance department has been teaching classroom lessons in sixth, seventh, and
eighth grade. We started a peer tutoring program this year and presently have twelve
peer tutors working with sixth and seventh graders. Some students are receiving one-onone assistance in organization and time management from the counselors. The
counselors are running social skills, coping skills, and family issues groups with students.
These groups meet once a week for one class period. The seventh graders received a
guidance lesson about decision making and goal setting. The eighth graders completed
course selection for ninth grade courses.
Library
Mrs. Motley has been working with a group of librarians from PSLA since last June to
update and rewrite the PA Guidelines for School Libraries that will be published on the
Web for the first time. This document has recently been forwarded to Harrisburg for final
approval.
In collaboration with sixth grade science research, Mrs. Motley instructed students on
trash and treasure note-taking. She followed up a few weeks later with an additional
lesson on ways to avoid plagiarism when gathering information and writing reports.
Actual examples of inappropriate use from past middle school errors made the lesson
relevant and practice at writing in their own words provided experiential learning as well
as examples for others. Other research projects included eighth grade science where
students from both Mr. Lazarow’s and Mr. Perket’s chemistry classes researched
elements in order to create an element cube and accompanying PowerPoint. Eighth
grade social studies students from Mrs. McCarthy and Mr. Eppolito’s classes researched
a variety of topics about Ancient Egypt in order to create PowerPoints to present to their
classes. Seventh graders from Mr. Reilly’s social studies classes participated in a
webquest of the Lewis and Clark expedition in order to create a portfolio of discoveries
and accompanying journal entries. Mrs. Williams’ seventh grade students each selected
a biography to read for their last book chat. Students in Mrs. Patton’s 6th grade language
arts classes selected books that were either recipients of the Newbery Medal or had been
named Honor books. Mrs. Motley pre-selected titles and students then chose books to
read for their book brags. Mrs. Newsome’s sixth graders selected fantasy and science
fiction books for their last book chats. Mrs. Motley created PowerPoint book talks to
introduce the collection of titles she selected in this genre.
Mrs. Motley reads weekly to the five students in Mrs. Hemenway’s life skills class. After
finishing a ghost story by Mary Downing Hahn, students are now beginning a novel by
this year’s visiting author, Wendy Mass who will be appearing at Springton Lake for three
grade level presentations on April 11.
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Math
The Geometry midterm was successfully completed by our 40 middle school Geometry
students. They were happy to jump this hurdle!
We are finishing Chapter 7 where students investigate side lengths and angles in
triangles. They start by using the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the third side
in a right triangle, and then use the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem, and other
theorems, to decide if three given sides lengths form an acute, right, or obtuse triangle.
Students explore ratios of lengths formed by an altitude on the hypotenuse of a right
triangle and use the ratios for a 450-450-900 triangle and a 300-600-900 triangle. Finally,
students apply trigonometric ratios, the Law of Sines, and the Law of Cosines to find side
lengths and angle measures in triangles.
We will then move to Chapter 8. Students will find angle measures in polygons. They will
investigate properties of parallelograms and learn what information they can use to
conclude that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram. Students will also study special
quadrilaterals such as rhombuses, rectangles, squares, trapezoids, and kites.
Most of the Eighth Grade CMP2 students are currently grappling with Looking for
Pythagoras. In this book, students explore two important ideas: the Pythagorean Theorem
and square roots. They also review and make connections among the concepts of area,
distance, and irrational numbers.
Students begin the unit by finding the distance between points on a coordinate grid. They
learn that the positive square rood of a number is the side length of a square whose area
is that number. Then, students discover the Pythagorean relationship through an
exploration of squares drawn on the sides of a right triangle. In the last investigation of the
unit, students apply the Pythagorean Theorem to a variety of problems.
The students will be moving to Growing, Growing, Growing by the end of the month. This
algebra unit will focus students’ attention on a family of useful nonlinear relationships:
those that model exponential growth and exponential decay as well as working with
exponents and the rules of exponents.
Our Algebra I students are working on solving linear equations and inequalities by using
one of three strategies: graphing, linear combinations, and linear substitution. They are
identifying the point of intersection between two linear equations—the point that will make
both equations true. In systems of linear inequalities, we will be identifying all of the
possible solutions that would make the system true. Our next chapter deals with
exponents, the rules of exponents, and exponential growth/decay.
Seventh Grade Students in Connected Math completed Stretching and Shrinking, a unit
focusing on enlarging and reducing shapes using scale factors and finding missing sides
in similar figures. The program uses the “Wump” family of figures on a coordinate plane to
show how stretching and shrinking with a constant scale factor can produce similar
figures which are members of the “Wump” family. Students just started the Comparing
and Scaling unit which teaches scaling using ratios and proportions.
In Connected Math 8, the accelerated seventh grade program, students completed
Growing, Growing, Growing, the unit on exponential growth. In addition to exploring
exponential tables, graphs, and equations, students learned the properties for computing
with positive and negative exponents. The theme for the unit was a selection of stories of
the kingdom of Montarek and how the king would reward his subjects using various
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exponential and linear reward systems. Students have been working in Frogs, Fleas,
and Painted Cubes for about two weeks and have been introduced to quadratic
equations.
The sixth grade CMP2 students are finishing their work in the book Bits and Pieces I.
Here, they gained and understanding of fractions, decimals, and percents. Students will
later use this deep understanding of various forms of numbers in the book Bits and
Pieces II. Up next, however, students will focus on geometry in Shapes and Designs.
Also, the PSSAs are right around the corner, and students will continue their preparation
for this important assessment.
The Accelerated sixth graders are almost finished with the book Comparing and Scaling.
Students learned how to make comparisons between numbers using fractions, percents,
and ratios. Students will begin their investigation of integers in Accentuate the Negative
in the next coming weeks. The accelerated students will also continue reviewing for the
PSSAs which are in March.
Music
Sixth grade general music classes are enjoying “hands on” experiences as they study
musical instruments such as a drum set and guitar.
Seventh grade general music begins a study of the life of Ludwig van Beethoven and his
commitment to explore and create new compositions. Students will perform his “Ode to
Joy” in the Yamaha Music In Education Keyboard Lab.
To continue the history of music, eighth graders are beginning the Classical Period with
emphasis on Mozart, Haydn, and a review of Beethoven. They will perform Mozart’s “Ah!
Vous Dirai-Je, Maman” (Variations on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) and create their own
variations in the Yamaha Music In Education Keyboard Lab.
Students in seventh and eighth grade general music combined computer skills with music
downloads, MP3 players, and iPods to present projects concerning “Songs That
Communicate.”
Forty-six Eighth Grade Band members participated in Penncrest’s annual Winter Concert.
The performance served as a bridging activity for next year’s ninth grade musicians.
The following students from Springton Lake Middle School participated in the County
Band Festival at Drexel Hill Middle School:
Seventh graders - Olivia Stallings, Kelly Long, Lauren Woznicki, Dan Kaplan, and
Timothy Parsons
Eighth graders - Dave McCafferty, Sam Messer, Noah Yamaki, Michael Yee, Brandon
Yee, Alex Messam, Dan Szkudlapski, Ryan Blessington, Chris Urffer, and Jake Doyle
Physical Education
Sixth grade classes had the opportunity to experience a variety of activities including a
weight room introduction, hockey and scooter activities. In the weight room the students
continued to learn about the different machines that were available for them to use. In
addition, they were given instructions on safe weight training practices and how simple
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weight training exercises at their ages can be beneficial. In hockey, students were
instructed on proper stick handling techniques and safety instruction.
The seventh and eighth grade students worked on adventure education, with the
emphasis on “challenge by choice.” In these activities, students learned the values of
teamwork and self-challenge. Great responsibility was given to the students as they were
taught how to belay, a technique that involves a team of at least three people, supporting
a climber as they climb the rock wall or any of the other climbing elements that the school
has. Many of the students who have had a fear of heights have been able to succeed as
they were able to go at their own pace up the wall or the climbing ropes. As classes
rotated out of the climbing unit, they participated in hockey, learning basic rules as well as
strategy using the spaces provided as well as did weight training in the weight room.
Science
Sixth grade science students are beginning their unit on DNA and genetics. Students are
creating Punnett Squares to determine probable percents of specific trait in an organism.
They will explore Punnett Squares via the computer using the Explore Learning program.
This program allows students to investigate the offspring of mice. Students will also
create large paper models of DNA. In a lab setting, they will extract DNA from
strawberries.
Seventh grade science continues their work with electrostatic theory. Within the
laboratory setting the students work with: electroscopes, electrostatic pendulums,
electrophoresis, Van de Graff generators, a Whimhurst machine, in addition to building
their own capacitor known as a Leyden Jar.
Eight grade science is finishing up physical properties of matter and bridging into
chemical properties. Mixtures and solutions are the final two concepts in physical
properties. We begin chemical properties with an introduction to the periodic table and
chemical reactions between metals and nonmetals. As we draw nearer to the Science
PSSA we are working through sample problems daily.
Social Studies
The sixth grade students are currently studying the physical and political geography of
Africa. The students will focus on the region in and around the Sahara while creating
songs, skits, or television commercials to demonstrate how people adapt to their
environment. The students will also focus on African colonialism, the current political
movements in North Africa, and the major problems faced by many African countries.
The seventh grade students are finishing up Manifest Destiny and will be studying the Era
of Reform with women's rights, abolitionism, and prison and hospital reform.
Eighth grade Social Studies has been using content reading techniques while examining
the causes and effects of the Persian Wars. Students, representing the Greek city-states,
are participating in various academic competitions, to see which city -state will win. The
students are comparing the forms of government in Ancient Greece to what is happening
in Egypt today.
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In addition, some students are writing a 3 page research paper on a topic from Ancient
Greece. Student work has focused on quality internet and library research; paper layout,
(Intro, Body, and Conclusion) a supporting thesis statement with evidence from research,
and proper in-text citation methods.
Special Education
Currently, Mrs. Wilson’s seventh grade learning support math class is working on a unit
titled Stretching and Shrinking. The goal of the unit is for students to develop an
understanding of geometrical concepts, with a particular focus on congruent and similar
figures. By the end of the unit, students are able to create similar figures, determine if two
figures are similar, and predict the relationship between lengths and areas of similar
figures.
The students in the emotional support program have been working on strategies to assist
them with working cooperatively with their peers. The seventh and eighth grade students
have been working on time management as well.
The marking period just ended so it is time to progress monitor. The students who met
their IEP goals for the second marking period will be attending a field trip to the
Concordville Inn. The students will learn what it is like to work in the restaurant business
and will have the opportunity to create their own pizzas and enjoy them for lunch!
The eighth grade students have been participating in transition field trips to Penncrest.
This month they will have the opportunity to sit in on a class!
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Hi-Q News
For the third consecutive year, the Penncrest Hi-Q team has won the regular season
competition. This accomplishment means the 2011 Hi-Q championship match will be held
once again at Penncrest. Coach Ludwig congratulates his players for their long hours of
preparation, for their unyielding dedication to Hi-Q, and for their tireless pursuit of
excellence. Mr. Ludwig also thanks the students, staff, and administration of Penncrest for
their continued support of the Penncrest Hi-Q team!
Students in the News
Mackenzie Baxter, class of 2011, has been selected to participate in the 2011 KYW
Newstudies Program. This annual program offers eligible junior and senior high school
students the opportunity to learn the broadcast news business from a variety of news
professionals at KYW Newsradio 1060 and CBS 3 television. Mackenzie will attend six
Saturday morning sessions during February and March and conclude the internship by
writing and recording a short feature story. Mackenzie successfully completed
Penncrest’s Oral Communications class last year.
Music Department News
Penncrest hosted the PMEA District 12 Band Festival in February. Nine Penncrest
students qualified for the band which is comprised of the top 125 student musicians from
Philadelphia, Delaware, and Chester counties. The festival culminated in a Saturday
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afternoon concert in the Penncrest Auditorium with guest conductor Dr. Richard Bundy
from Penn State University. The audience was treated to an excellent performance
enhanced by the school’s new acoustic band shell.
Science Department News
The science department recently had more than eighty microscopes cleaned and/or
repaired. Each biology classroom now has an entire set of usable microscopes. Not
moving the microscopes from room to room will prolong the life of each scope by
decades.
The Penncrest Science Olympiad team cordially invites all members of the Board of
School Directors to the annual Regional Science Olympiad Tournament at Cabrini
College on Monday, February 28. The awards ceremony is one not to be missed this
year! The ceremony begins at approximately 3:45 p.m. but come early and sit with the
team. Please let Ed Somers (x6395) or James Ciccarelli (x6392) know if you can attend.
Art Department News
The Catwalk Gallery at Penncrest High School was updated in February and is now
featuring the artworks of Art I, II and III students. The works will be on display through
April, 2011.
Math Department News
The American Mathematics Contest was held on an afternoon in February. A number of
interested students signed up to participate. Scores will be available in a few weeks.
Those who score 100 points or more will be invited to move on to the second round of
competition (The American Invitational Math Exam) held in March.
World Language Department News
All PHS world language students participated in the annual RTM language contests in
February. Results will be announced in early March.
Students, parents and staff members celebrated the French holiday of Chandeleur this
month at La Belle Époque restaurant in Media. The dinner was sponsored by the PHS
French department and open to all PHS students, staff, and families.
Emanon Winter Play
The Penncrest High School Emanon Players presented their winter production, I
Remember Mama in February. I Remember Mama, adapted by John Van Druten
from Mama's Bank Account by Kathryn Forbes, is a touching series of vignettes that
follow the Hanson family as they find their way in their new world. I Remember
Mama was directed by Mr. Kevin Nolen with the assistance of Matt Prince and the
construction supervision of Mr. Bok Read. The Production Staff was led by Crystal
Dimeler (‘11), Emily Roller (’11), and Molly Lawrence (’12). The Construction and Design
staff consisted of Joseph Zack (‘11’), Kyle Murray (’13), Lisa Laffend (’13), and Jasmine
Summers (’12). The support crew included over thirty student designers, craftsmen,
carpenters, and production supervisors. The cast, led by Becky Ferguson (’12), Laura
Nolen (’13), Zac Schauerman (’13), and Juli Beck (’11), involved dozens of Penncrest
performers.
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2011-12 Scheduling
Students in grades eight through eleven have submitted their course requests for the
2011-12 school year. This data will be processed to prepare a master schedule for the
fall. In ensuing months, individual student schedules will be developed based on the
master plan. Students receive their new schedules during the summer months.
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
January 31, 2011
February 1, 2011
February 7, 2011
February 8, 2011
February 10, 2011
February 15, 2011
February 17, 2011
February 24, 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 March 24, 2011, at Penncrest
High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Presidential Announcement
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Old Business
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Policies
1.
Policy #140.1 Extra Curricular Participation by Charter/Cyber
Charter Students – Second Read and Approval - See
Attachment A
Resolve, that the Board approve the second and final draft of
Policy #140.1 – Extra Curricular Participation by
Charter/Cyber Charter Students.
Background
Policy #140.1 – Extra Curricular Participation by
Charter/Cyber Charter Students is a new policy which was
discussed at the January and February 2011 Pupil Services
Committee Meetings.
2.
Policy #201 Admission of Beginners – Second Read and
Approval - See Attachment B
Resolve, that the Board approve the second and final draft of
Policy #201 – Admission of Beginners
Background
Policy #201 – Admission of Beginners was discussed at the
January and February 2011 Pupil Services Committee
Meeting.
VIII. Old Business
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
2.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Melissa Moor, Bus Driver, Deceased,
January 29, 2011.
2.
Jacquelyn Grossi, Cafeteria Worker, Penncrest High
School, resignation, effective February 11, 2011.
Nominations
a.
IX. New Business
1.
Professional
1.
Christy Thompson, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher, effective February 4, 2011 at the annual
salary of $44,404, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 to be
pro-rated. Ms. Thompson received her Bachelor’s
Degree from West Chester University. She is
assigned to Media Elementary replacing Sarah
Pienkos who resigned.
2.
Patricia Scepansky, (.2) Long Term Substitute Study
Skills Teacher, effective January 31, 2011 at the
annual salary of $8,880.80, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1
pro-rated for the second semester. 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.
3.
Elizabeth Coulter, Director of Title I Summer School,
Summer 2011, effective July 5, 2011 through July 29,
2011 at the salary of $3,200.00.
4.
Brian Dougherty, Homebound Instructor for the 20102011 school year at the rate of $45.00 per hour. Mr.
Dougherty is assigned to Penncrest High School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
5.
b.
Amanda Meltz, Homebound Instructor for the 20102011 school year at the rate of $45.00 per hour. Ms.
Meltz is assigned to Penncrest High School.
Non-Instructional
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
Penncrest High School Personnel to serve as
Summer Schedulers at the annual salary of
$4,000.00:
Craig Casner
2.
Loretta Dewees, Substitute Cafeteria Worker,
effective February 16, 2011 at the rate of $10.34 per
hour.
3.
Linda Resinski, Substitute Cafeteria Worker, effective
February 16, 2011 at the rate of $10.34 per hour.
4.
Toya Coles, Substitute Cafeteria Worker, effective
February 1, 2011 at the rate of $10.34 per hour.
5.
Donna Schied, One on One Aide for a student before
school at the rate of $15.40 per hour. Ms. Schied is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
6.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve during the 2010-2011 school year
only as LEA Support for Students in Alternative
School Programs at the rate of $50.00 per hour not to
exceed $3,000.00:
Ellen Sosangelis
IX. New Business
Sarah Graham
2
Richard Dunlap
February 24, 2011
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
Candace Krautzel, requests an unpaid leave of
absence for purpose e of child rearing effective March
18, 2011 and terminating June 30, 2011. Ms.
Krautzel’s effective date changed since approval on
last month’s board agenda.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
d.
Arlene Douge from Part-Time Bus Driver to Full-Time
Bus Driver effective January 24, 2011.
Rescind appointment of Sandra Goldman as
Detention Supervisor for the 2010-2011 school year.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend the following Springton Lake Middle
School personnel to serve as Game Workers for the
2010-2011 school year:
Marie Carter
2.
Recommend Board approval of the following
Penncrest High School personnel to serve as Event
Chaperones for the 2010-2011 school year at the rate
of $18.33 per hour:
Elisa Ettien
Deborah Hoffman
3.
Cynthia Miller
Recommend Board approval of the following
Penncrest High School professional personnel to
serve as Event Chaperones for the 2010-2011 school
year at the rate of $55.00 per event:
Kristen Maze
IX. New Business
Sean Graham
3
David Miller
February 24, 2011
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
IX. New Business
Supplemental Contracts
4.
Sandra German, New Teacher Mentor, effective
January 31, 2011 at the annual salary of $568.00. Ms.
German is assigned to Media Elementary.
5.
Christine Seeley, Lego Club Sponsor for the second
semester at the annual salary of $248.00. Ms. Seeley
is assigned to Media Elementary.
6.
Christine Seeley, Game Club Sponsor for the second
semester at the annual salary of $284.00. Ms. Seeley
is assigned to Media Elementary.
7.
Alexandra Perilli, .5 New Teacher Mentor, effective
January 19, 2011 at the annual salary of $594.31. Ms.
Perilli is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
8.
Kirsten Curry, Detention Supervisor, effective
February 9, 2011 for the second semester at the
annual salary of $657.36. Ms. Curry is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
9.
Recommend the following Penncrest High School
personnel to serve as Game Workers for the 20102011 school year: See Attachment C
10.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Spring Athletic Supplemental Contracts for the
2010-2011 school year. See Attachment D
11.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Spring Athletic Supplemental Contracts
for the 2010-2011 school year. See Attachment E.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Create a New Position
1.
Personal Instructional Assistant – Support Staff II
Recommend the Board approve the creation of an
additional Support Staff II – Personal Instructional
Assistant position to serve the needs of a 9th grade
student at Penncrest High School.
f.
Other
1.
Recommend the following ADSUP I positions move to
RTMEA effective November 18, 2010:
Mary Beth Hoffman
Lisa Roccia
B.
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
$62,050.00
$62,050.00
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the Penncrest
High School Science Olympiad to attend the State Championships
at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA.
Background
This trip will take place on April 28 – 30, 2011. The approximate
cost to the district is $7,020, which covers the substitute teacher
fees, transportation, hotels and meals.
2.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the Penncrest
High School Science Olympiad to the National Championships at
the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.
Background
This trip will take place on May 18 - 22, 2011. The approximate
cost to the district is $6,724, which covers substitute teacher fees,
transportation, hotels and meals.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
C.
2011-2012 School Year Calendar Draft – See Attachment F
Resolve, that the Board review the 2011- 2012 School Year Calendar
Draft. See Attachment F
IX. New Business
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing – None
B.
General
1.
School Board Policy 606 Waiver – Lien List
Advertisement
Resolve, that the School Board waive Board Policy #606 –
advertisement of the names of property owners in the school
district whose delinquent taxes have been turned over to the
Tax Claims Bureau for collection for the 2010/11 fiscal year.
Background
This was discussed at the February 8, 2011, Finance
Committee meeting.
2.
Budgetary Transfer
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612..(Public School
code section 609) when funds are not available for a
proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9)
months of the fiscal year by the board.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following change
order:
FY 11-19 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Charter School Tuition
$35,000.00
TO:
Instruction – Professional Educational
Services- IU
$35,000.00
AMOUNT:
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of tuition for
CCIU for a Non IEP student.
Background
This was discussed at the February 8, 2011, Finance
Committee meeting.
X. Finance
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
MTS Imaging Contract
Resolve, that the School Board approve a contract with MTS
Imaging to digitally scan personnel records in an amount of
$11,894.00
Background
This was discussed at the February 8, 2011, Finance
Committee meeting.
4.
Equipment Donation
Resolve, that the Board approve the donation of thirty
microscopes to needy students.
Background
This was discussed at the February 8, 2011, Finance
Committee meeting.
5.
Audit Services
Resolve, that the Board approve a proposal for auditing
services from Barbacane, Thornton & Company, LLP for
fiscal years 2010/11 through 2012/13. The proposal includes
a 0% increase for 2010/11 and 1 ½% for each of the
remaining two years.
Background
This was discussed at the February 8, 2011, Finance
Committee meeting.
X. Finance
2
February 24, 2011
APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
Contract with Devereux
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract from Devereux to
provide educational services at the Beneto Day School for
student JB, from November 23, 2010 through June 16, 2011.
The tuition rate is $175.00 per day and the contract will total
approximately $23,375.00 for the year.
Background
The 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.
7.
Contract with DCIU for Title I Services (math and reading) 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
– utilizing Title I ARRA funds. Students will be served in the
following schools: Nativity BVM, St. Francis deSales, St.
Mary Magdalen, St. Joseph. The contract amount is
$3,973.50
Background
Dr. Gilbert reported this contract to the Board in the January
10, 2011 update and the February 1, 2011 Teaching and
Learning Committee meeting. As a recipient of Title I ARRA
funds, 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.
X. Finance
3
February 24, 2011
APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Contract with DCIU for Title I Services (parent workshops) to
Non-Public Schools
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract from the DCIU
for the provision of workshops for parents of Title I non
public school students. Parents of students in the following
schools will be served: Nativity BVM, St. Francis deSales,
St. Mary Magdalen, St. Joseph. The contract amount is
$126.26.
Background
Dr. Gilbert reported this contract to the Board in the January
10, 2011 update and the February 1, 2011 Teaching and
Learning Committee meeting. As a recipient of Title I funds,
RTM has an obligation to use a portion of the funds to
provide workshops for parents of Title I students who live in
the district but attend non public schools.
9.
Kardon Institute for Arts Therapy
Resolve, that the board approve the amended agreement
between Kardon Institute for Arts Therapy and the Rose
Tree Media School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Background
The amendment to the Kardon Institute for Arts Therapy
agreement adds that any additional contracted art therapy
services for individual ERC students will be at a rate of
$65.00/hour for a maximum of 2 hours per week. The
amended agreement was discussed at the February 2011
Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
X. Finance
4
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
10.
SLMS G.A.T.E. PROGRAM
Resolve, that the Board approve to continue the SLMS
G.A.T.E. program until June 2011.
Background
Approval for the continuation of the G.A.T.E. program until
June 2011 was discussed at the January Pupil Services
Committee Meeting.
11.
Level 3 Communications
Resolve, that the Board approve the one-year Renewal of
Master Service Agreement with Level 3 Communications,
LLC to provide Enterprise Voice Services. The renewal will
commence on July 1, 2011. Attachment G.
Background
This proposal was reviewed at the Technology Committee
meeting on February 8, 2011.
X. Finance
5
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
12.
Textbooks
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the attached
list of textbooks and software for use beginning in the 20112012 school year.
Subject
Area
Course
Art
Grade 6, 7, 8 Art
Music
World
Languages
Title
(Publisher)
Explorations in Art: A Global Pursuit
(Davis Publishing, Inc.)
Concert Band, Wind Artistry of Fundamentals
Ensemble
(Alfred Music Pub.)
Music Theory
Practical Beginning Theory
(W. C. Brown Co.)
AP Music Theory
Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis
(W. W. Norton)
Musical Theater
Appreciating Musicals
(Walch Publishing)
Upscale Singers,
Essential Musicianship: A Comprehensive
Concert Choir,
Choral Method
Ambassador Choir
(Hall Leonard Pub.)
All courses
Reason 5.0 Upgrade / Record 1.5 (software)
6th Grade French,
Bien Dit
French I
(Holt McDougal)
6th Grade Spanish,
Realidades
Spanish I
(Prentice Hall)
German I
Deutsch Aktuell
(EMC Publishing)
Latin I
Cambridge Latin
(Cambridge Univ. Press)
Chinese II
Better Chinese
(Better Chinese)
Background
In compliance with Policy 108, the Board of School Directors
approves textbooks and software for use in Rose Tree
Media schools. Purchases for 2011-2012 are proposed at a
total of $97,000, which is down from $135,000 in 2010-2011.
Purchases are dependent on final approval of the 2011-2012
budget.
X. Finance
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No. 140.1
Attachment A
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
EXTRA CURRICULAR
PARTICIPATION BY
CHARTER/CYBER CHARTER
STUDENTS
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
140.1 EXTRA CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION BY
CHARTER/CYBER CHARTER STUDENTS
1. Authority
SC 1719-A,
1749-A
Pol. 122, 123,
140
The Board shall approve participation in the district’s extracurricular activities and
interscholastic athletic programs by a student enrolled in a charter or cyber charter
school if all of the following conditions are met:
1.
2.
3.
The student is a resident of the school district.
The charter or cyber charter school does not provide the same extracurricular
activity or interscholastic athletic program.
The student fulfills all eligibility criteria required for participation in an activity
by district students, in accordance with Board policy.
The Board shall not provide individual transportation for students enrolled in charter
or cyber charter schools who participate in the district’s extracurricular activities or
interscholastic athletic programs. When the district provides transportation to and
from an away competition, game, event or exhibition and requires district students to
use district transportation, charter/cyber charter students shall be required to use the
transportation provided by the district.
2. Guidelines
Charter and cyber charter school students shall be given an equal opportunity to
compete for positions and participate in extracurricular activities and interscholastic
athletic programs.
A charter or cyber charter school student may only participate in extracurricular
activities and interscholastic athletic programs at the school building the student
would be assigned to if s/he was enrolled in the school district.
If a class for credit held during the school day by the school district is required for
participation in activities that take place outside of the class, charter/cyber charter
students shall not be eligible to participate in such activities.
Page 1 of 2
140.1 EXTRA CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION BY CHARTER/CYBER CHARTER STUDENTS
The following guidelines shall govern participation in the district’s extracurricular
activities and interscholastic athletic programs by eligible charter and cyber charter
school students, who shall:
1.
Be a resident of the school district
Pol. 122, 123
2.
Meet the required eligibility criteria.
Pol. 123
3.
Maintain appropriate insurance coverage, consistent with the coverage
requirements for district students.
Pol. 122, 123,
218
4.
Comply with Board policies and school rules and regulations regarding
extracurricular activities, interscholastic athletics, and student discipline.
SC 511
5.
Comply with policies, rules and regulations of the activity’s governing
organization.
Pol. 204
6.
Meet attendance and reporting requirements established for all participants of
the activity or program.
Pol. 123
7.
Meet the requirements for physical examinations, physical fitness and any
height and/or weight restrictions.
8.
Comply with all requirements and directives of the district staff, coaches and
administrators involved with the extracurricular activity or interscholastic
athletic program.
3. Delegation of
Responsibility
The building principal or designee shall receive and review written verification from
the charter or cyber charter school that a student has met and continues to meet the
established eligibility criteria for an extracurricular activity or interscholastic athletic
program.
The district shall distribute information regarding eligibility criteria and student
participation in extracurricular activities and interscholastic athletics to all affected
by them.
The district shall ensure that charter and cyber charter students have access to
information regarding the district’s extracurricular activities and interscholastic
athletic programs.
References:
School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 511, 1719-A, 1749-A
Board Policy – 122, 123, 40, 204, 218
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No. 201
Attachment B
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
ADMISSION OF BEGINNERS
ADOPTED:
December 19, 2002
REVISED:
201. ADMISSION OF BEGINNERS
1. Purpose
SC 1301
Title 22
Sec. 11.41
The Board shall establish age requirements for the admission of beginners which are
consistent with statute and sound educational practice and which ensure the
equitable treatment of all eligible children.
2. Authority
Beginners First Grade
SC 1304, 1326
Beginners are children students entering the lowest grade of the primary school
above the kindergarten level. They shall be admitted to school only during the first
two (2) weeks of the annual school term except that a child who is eight (8) years of
age may begin school at any time during the school year.
Title 22
Sec. 11.15
SC 1304
A beginner is eligible for admission to the lowest grade of the primary school above
the kindergarten level first grade if s/he has attained the age of six (6) years before
the first day of September.
Title 22
Sec. 11.16
The Superintendent or designee may, on the written request of the parent or
guardian, admit as a beginner a child whose chronological age is not less than five
(5) years when so recommended by the school psychologist and approved by the
Superintendent.
Those students who do not meet the established entry age before the first day of
September, but who have completed and provide documentation of one (1) full year
of kindergarten in a kindergarten accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of
Education, may be considered for first grade entry.
The Board may admit as a beginner a child who is five (5) years old and
demonstrates readiness for entry by the first day of the school term, upon the written
request of the parent/guardian, recommendation of the district psychologist, and
approval of the Superintendent.
The Board is not required to admit as a beginner any child whose age is less than the
district’s established admission age for beginners.
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Formatted: Strikethrough
Approval to participate in in-house education is dependent upon meeting the
district’s requirements for admission of beginners. In-home instruction will not be
recognized by the district in consideration for admittance to first grade prior to the
age for beginners.
Kindergarten
Title 22
Sec. 11.14
SC 503
3. Delegation of
Responsibility
A child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if s/he has attained the age of five
(5) years before the admission date of entry to kindergartenfirst day of September.
The Superintendent shall require that each child who registers for entrance to school
exhibit his/her birth certificate or similar documentation as proof of age and
birthdate
shall submit proof of age, residency, and required immunizations..
References:
School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 503, 1301, 1304, 1326
State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 4.41, 11.12, 11.14,
11.15, 11.16, 11.41
Board Policy 137, 200, 203
Formatted
Game Workers
2010-2011
Attachment C
Stephanie Boon
Craig Casner
Elizabeth Clements
Paul DelPrato
Svitlana Duffy
Tom Durant
Elise Ettiene
Lindsay Groy
Will Harmon
Robin Heckman
Greg Jacobs
Elaine Jay
Linda Kilpatrick
Joan King
David Matthews
Kristen Maze
Charlene Merk
Dave Miller
Cynthia Miler
Beth Murphy
Laura Nemec
Carolyn Perry
Evan Pettit
Alicia Santelli
Enoch Stevenson
Amy Tricome
Mark Williams
2/16/2011
Attachment D
BASEBALL HEAD COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH (FRESHMAN)
S. SILVA
S. DASHKIWSKY
T. PACENZA
M. LUDWIG
B. SAVISKI
2010-2011
EXPERIENCE
10+
4
10
10+
2
LACROSSE BOYS HEAD COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE BOYS HEAD FRESHMAN
W. MATSINGER
E. PETTIT
C. DERRICK
J. PETTIT
B. SWIERCZEK*
10+
9
10+
2
5
4
3
4
1
2
169
159
169
142
149
39
25
25
25
23
$6,591.00
$3,975.00
$4,225.00
$3,550.00
$3,427.00
LACROSSE GIRLS HEAD COACH
M. MCGEE
LACROSSE GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
M. CARTER
LACROSSE GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
M. MODESTI
LACROSSE GIRLS HEAD FRESHMAN COACH K. MAZE
LACROSSE GIRLS ASST FRESHMAN COACH J. COLMAN*
5
4
4
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
149
149
149
142
142
39
25
25
23
17
$5,811.00
$3,725.00
$3,725.00
$3,266.00
$2,414.00
SOFTBALL HEAD COACH
SOFTBALL ASSISTANT COACH
SOFTBALL ASSISTANT COACH
SOFTBALL HEAD FRESHMAN COACH
E. EVANS
J. MILLER
A. TRICOME
J. RITTER
5
3
2
4
2
1
1
2
149
142
142
149
39
25
25
25
$5,811.00
$3,550.00
$3,550.00
$3,725.00
TENNIS BOYS HEAD COACH
M. COMFORT
4
2
149
25
$3,725.00
TRACK BOYS HEAD COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK GIRLS HEAD COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
G. MUNRO
R. BROWN
H. STROWBRIDGE
M. CLARK
J. LOHN
10+
5
1
10+
10+
4
2
1
4
4
169
149
142
169
169
39
27
27
39
27
27
$6,591.00
$4,023.00
$3,834.00
$6,591.00
$4,563.00
$0.00
PENNCREST SPRING ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS
*Being Hired pending completion of pre-employment paperwork
STEP
4
2
4
4
1
UNIT
RATE
169
149
169
169
142
UNITS
39
25
25
25
25
SUPPLEMENTAL
SALARY
$6,591.00
$3,725.00
$4,225.00
$4,225.00
$3,550.00
2/17/2011
SPRINGTON LAKE SPRING ATHLETIC
SUPPLEMENTALS
Attachment E
2010-2011
EXPERIENCE
6
10+
STEP
2
4
UNIT
RATE
149
169
UNITS
21
21
SUPPLEMENTAL
SALARY
$3,129.00
$3,549.00
BASEBALL GRADE 7
BASEBALL GRADE 8
T. CRANN
D. PUCKETT
LACROSSE GIRLS GRADE 8
LACROSSE GIRLS GRADE 7
J. BLYTHE
S. PETTIT
4
5
2
2
149
149
21
21
$31.29 per hour**
$3,129.00
LACROSSE BOYS GRADE 7
LACROSSE BOYS GRADE 8
M. JOHNSTON
D. KRUGLER
4
4
2
2
149
149
21
21
$3,129.00
$3,129.00
SOFTBALL GRADE 7
SOFTBALL GRADE 8
P. NORRIS
M. EVANS
10
2
4
1
169
142
21
21
$3,549.00
$2,982.00
TENNIS HEAD COACH
A. HARRISON
10+
4
169
21
$3,549.00
TRACK BOYS HEAD COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
VACANT
M. NIXON
2
1
142
21
17
$2,414.00
TRACK GIRLS HEAD COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
M. HOMAN
S. ADAMS
7
10+
3
4
159
169
21
17
$3,339.00
$2,873.00
**Ms. Blythe is currently an hourly employee and must be paid supplemental wages on an hourly basis.
Total New Teacher Days: 197*
Total Teacher Days:
192*
S
August 2011
T
W
T
M
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2011-2012 SCHOOL CALENDAR
F
5
12
19
26
S
6
13
20
27
Teacher Days: 3
Student Days:
S
M
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 19
M
February 2012
T
W
T
F
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
6
13
20
27
M
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
3
10
17
24
S
4
11
18
25
20
19
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
S
3
10
17
24
May 2012
T
W
T
1
2
3
8
9 10
15
16 17
22
23 24
29
30 31
F
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
S
M
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
October 2011
T
W T
F
S
4
11
18
25
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
F
S
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Teacher Days:
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
21
Student Days: 21
S
M
December 2011
T
W T
F
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
S
S
M
January 2012
T
W
T
3
10
17
24
31
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
16
16
4
11
18
25
Teacher Days: 21
Student Days: 21
S
M
March 2012
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
T
April 2012
W T
F
S
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
July 2012
T
W T
3
4
5
10
11 12
17
18 19
24
25 26
31
F
6
13
20
27
S
7
14
21
28
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
Teacher Days: 22
Student Days: 21
Key:
5
12
19
26
September 2011
T
W T
F
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
S
S
4
11
18
25
M
Teacher Days: 18
Student Days: 18
November 2011
T
W
T
F
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
S
Total Student Days: 183*
S
3
10
17
24
M
4
11
18
25
7
14
21
28
22
22
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
June 2012
T
W T
F
S
5
12
19
26
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
S
1
8
15
22
29
M
2
9
16
23
30
16
15
13
11
No School - Holiday
Full Inservice Day
Half Day for Students
August 23-26
August 29-31
August 30
September 5
September 6
September 29
November 8
November 21
November 22
November 23
New Teacher Orientation .5/26
Teacher Inservice
Opening Day/Staff Inservice
Holiday,/All Buildings Closed
First Day of School K-12
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
No School Students - Teacher
Inservice
Parent Conferences K-8
Evening Hours
Parent Conferences K-8
SLMS 10:55 a.m. Early Dismissal
Elementary - No School K-5
Parent Conferences K-8
No School for Students K-8
November 24, 25 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
December 23-30 Student/Teacher Holiday
December 26
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
December 30
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
January 16
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
January 27
Semester Ends, Early
Dismissal for SLMS: 11:50 a.m.
PHS Make-up exams only
February 16
Early Dismissal for Elementary
Students only 12:20 p.m.
February 17
No School for Students/
Teacher Inservice
February 20
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
February 29
Parent Conferences K-5
Evening Hours
March 1,2
Elementary Conferences
No School K-5
April 2 - 9
April 5-6
April 9
May 25
May 28
June 15
June 19
July 4
Student/Teacher Holiday
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
No School for Students / Flex
No School for Students / Flex
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Last Day for Students, Early Dismissal
PHS - 10:15, SL - 11:00, E - 12:00
Last Day for Teachers
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
*These year-end dates allow for three emergency
school closings during the 2011-2012 school year.
If fewer than three emergency school closings are
needed, these days will be deducted from the end
of the year for students. If more than 3 snow days
are used, days in spring break may be utilized to
meet our necessary requirements for attendance.
Monthly Recurring Charges Renewal Form
To be Completed by Sales Representative for Level 3 Internal Use
Company Name:
Total Savings:
Billing Account
2004081210145921
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$182.55
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Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Line Item Description
On-Net / Off-Net
Indicator (Must
be populated)
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Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
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Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
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Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
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Circuit ID
SE Contact Name: Michael teague
Biz Org ID: 1-PK-4773
Account Manager: Dave Kramer (Thomas)
Requested Effective Date: July 1, 2011
Market Group: BMG
CCM: Patrick Thompson
Parent/Child ID
(if applicable)
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100 N EDGEMONT ST
610-566-3745
100 N EDGEMONT ST
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100 N EDGEMONT ST
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100 N EDGEMONT ST
610-566-7139
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610-566-3779
100 N EDGEMONT ST
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100 N EDGEMONT ST
610-480-5242
100 N EDGEMONT ST
610-566-2952
100 N EDGEMONT ST
610-558-1586
1020 BEVERLY LN
610-891-6776
110 PARK PL
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1101 1 AVE
610-891-1238
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SCID
(if applicable)
Term
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(months)
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Burstable Rate
(if applicable)
New
Burstable Rate
(if applicable)
Current MRC
(in USD)
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
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L5CF_Renewals-Fixed-Domestic-Int'l.xls
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Company Name:
Total Savings:
Billing Account
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Attachment G
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Enterprise Voice
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On-Net / Off-Net
Indicator (Must
be populated)
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Circuit ID
SE Contact Name: Michael teague
Biz Org ID: 1-PK-4773
Account Manager: Dave Kramer (Thomas)
Requested Effective Date: July 1, 2011
Market Group: BMG
CCM: Patrick Thompson
Parent/Child ID
(if applicable)
610-892-7255
122 S PENNELL RD
610-566-7619
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610-566-6171
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480 9993
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610-566-6011
134 BARREN RD
610-480-5001
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134 BARREN RD
610-480-2333
134 BARREN RD
610-627-9959
134 BARREN RD
610-891-0898
134 BARREN RD
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610-627-6201
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610-627-6400
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610-627-6300
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172 BARREN RD
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610-565-3554
172 BARREN RD
610-566-3201
172 BARREN RD
610-480-1907
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Initials ______
SCID
(if applicable)
Term
Length
(months)
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12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
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12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Current
Burstable Rate
(if applicable)
New
Burstable Rate
(if applicable)
Current MRC
(in USD)
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$14.00
$14 00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$20.00
$8.00
$20.00
$431.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
New MRC
(in USD)
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$13.30
$13 30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$19.00
$7.60
$19.00
$409.45
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
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Company Name:
Total Savings:
Billing Account
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1-5WNX52
1-5WNX52
1-5WNX52
1-5WNX52
1-5WNX52
Rose Tree Media SD
Attachment G
$182.55
Product Name
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise
E t
i Voice
V i
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Dedicated Internet Access
Dedicated Internet Access
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Enterprise Voice
Line Item Description
On-Net / Off-Net
Indicator (Must
be populated)
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise ISDN PRI Features
ON
Enterprise ISDN PRI Features
ON
Enterprise ISDN PRI Features
ON
Enterprise ISDN PRI Features
ON
Enterprise ISDN PRI Features
ON
Enterprise ISDN-PRI Local Servic ON
Enterprise ISDN-PRI Local Servic ON
Enterprise ISDN-PRI Local Servic ON
Enterprise
E t
i ISDN-PRI
ISDN PRI Local
L
l Servic
S i ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Analog Trunk Local Se ON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Enterprise Business Line Local SeON
Access
OFF
Port
ON
VOIP
ON
VOIP
ON
VOIP
ON
VOIP
ON
Circuit ID
SE Contact Name: Michael teague
Biz Org ID: 1-PK-4773
Account Manager: Dave Kramer (Thomas)
Requested Effective Date: July 1, 2011
Market Group: BMG
CCM: Patrick Thompson
Parent/Child ID
(if applicable)
SCID
(if applicable)
Term
Length
(months)
Current
Burstable Rate
(if applicable)
New
Burstable Rate
(if applicable)
0010/PH 5DI0000006/P308 N OLIVE ST
12
0001/PH 5DI0000006/P308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-480-1118
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-627-0391
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-627-9902
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-480-4745
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-480-8899
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-891-8379
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-891-0959
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-891-8430
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-891-8551
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-891-8558
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-892-8691
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-480-7541
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-892-8694
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-565-5317
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-892-8692
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-892-8693
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-627-9901
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-627-6720
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-627-6600
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-627-6700
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-627-6001
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-627-6100
308 N OLIVE ST
12
PH/HCGA/002875//HTJ308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-892-4982
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610-892-4980
308 N OLIVE ST
12
610
610-892-4984
892 4984
308 N OLIVE ST
12
0010/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
0008/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
0011/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
0004/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
0003/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
0006/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
0007/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
0012/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
0002/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
0009/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
0001/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
0005/PH 5DI0000001/P309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
610-566-6582
309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
610-892-4933
309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
610-480-8112
309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
610-565-6491
309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
610-565-1370
309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
610-480-8110
309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
610-480-8111
309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
610-566-5082
309 S OLD MIDDLETOWN RD
12
610-565-5511
320 W 5 ST
12
610-891-1923
361 N FEATHERING LN
12
610-566-3963
400 OLDE HOUSE LN
12
610-565-2510
413 E LINCOLN ST
12
610-565-2658
46 E KNOWLTON RD
12
BBKP3395
BBCT97061
134 BARREN RD 12
BBKP3395
BBCT97062
134 BARREN RD 12
BBKP3388
BBCT57868
134 BARREN RD 12
BBKP3388
BBCT57873
134 BARREN RD 12
BBKP3388
BBCT57876
134 BARREN RD 12
BBKP3388
BBCT57877
134 BARREN RD 12
$19.00
$19.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$5.00
$20.00
$5.00
$20.00
$20.00
$431.00
$23.00
$23.00
$23 00
$23.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$19.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$166.82
$140.00
$31.32
$9.00
$0.00
$460.00
MRC TOTALS >>
Proprietary and Confidential - Customer and Level 3 Use Only
Initials ______
Current MRC
(in USD)
New MRC
(in USD)
$18.05
$18.05
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$4.75
$19.00
$4.75
$19.00
$19.00
$409.45
$21.85
$21.85
$21 85
$21.85
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$18.05
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$13.30
$166.82
$140.00
$31.32
$9.00
$0.00
$460.00
$4,458.14
$4,275.59
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Company Name:
Total Savings:
Billing Account
Rose Tree Media SD
Attachment G
$182.55
Product Name
Line Item Description
On-Net / Off-Net
Indicator (Must
be populated)
Circuit ID
SE Contact Name: Michael teague
Biz Org ID: 1-PK-4773
Account Manager: Dave Kramer (Thomas)
Requested Effective Date: July 1, 2011
Market Group: BMG
CCM: Patrick Thompson
Parent/Child ID
(if applicable)
SCID
(if applicable)
Term
Length
(months)
Current
Burstable Rate
(if applicable)
New
Burstable Rate
(if applicable)
Current MRC
(in USD)
New MRC
(in USD)
Customer Name:
Customer Signature:
Date:
Terms of Agreement
1. By signing or otherwise acknowledging (in a manner acceptable to Level 3) this renewal order, Customer hereby agrees to renew the Services identified above at the rates and for the Service term stated above, commencing as of the first billing cycle following the 30 day billing window following Customer’s signing or
acknowledging and delivering this renewal order to Level 3. The Service identified in this renewal order are renewed subject to the terms and conditions of the master service or other agreements as applied to the Services during their initial term.
2. Neither party shall be liable for any damages for lost profits, lost revenues, loss of goodwill, loss of anticipated savings, loss of data or cost of purchasing replacement service, or any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary or punitive damages arising out of the Service’s performance or failure to perform under this
renewal order. Customer's sole remedies for any outages, failures to deliver or defects in Service are contained in the service level agreements applicable to the affected Service.
3. This renewal order is confidential and may not be disclosed to third parties.
Copyright Level 3 Communications, 2009 - This document may not be transmitted, reproduced, stored and/or retrieved from any type of electronic system for the purposes of reproduction without the express written consent of Level 3 Communications, Inc. No warranty, expressed or implied, shall be provided or construed through use of the information contained in this document
or the services, work, or deliverables provided based upon the contents of this document.
Proprietary and Confidential - Customer and Level 3 Use Only
Initials ______
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