ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
April 22, 2010
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
D.
III.
B.
Rob Simpson – National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute
“Winston Churchill and the Anglo-American Relationship,” University of
Oxford, University of Cambridge and London, England
Ron Jones – Rose Tree Media Bus Driver
Media Elementary Jr. Optimist Club: Pennies for Peace Campaign
Sponsors: Jacqueline Matusow and Doug Williamson, Grade 4 Club
Members
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of March 25, 2010
Bid Opening Minutes – HVAC, Stairwell Flooring, Bleachers, Gym Fans,
April 7, 2010
Special Legislative Meeting of April 13, 2010
Bid Opening Minutes – Intercom and Clocks – April 14, 2010
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
Agenda
RTMEA – Sandra Staiger
Healthy Communities Initiative -
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VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
None
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.
Sabbatical Leave
c.
Supplemental Contracts
d.
Elimination of Position
e.
Create New Position
f.
Other, See Attachments A and B
Overnight Trips
1.
State Envirothon Competition – Danville, PA
2.
Science Olympiad State Competition – Juniata College
3.
Science Olympiad State Competition – Huntingdon, PA
4.
National History Day State Competition – Millersville, PA
5.
Science Olympiad National Tournament – University of Illinois
6.
Penncrest Leadership Club – Swallow Falls State Park, MD
7.
Penncrest Wrestling Camp – Bloomsburg University
8.
Penncrest Boys’ Basketball Camp – St. Joseph’s University
9.
Penncrest Football Camp – West Chester University
10.
Student Leadership Retreat – Stroudsburg, PA
11.
All-State PMEA Music Conference – Pittsburgh, PA
Revised 2009-2010 School Year Calendar – See Attachment C
Finance
A.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
a.
Construction
Contracts
-HVAC,
Stairwell
Flooring,
Bleachers, Gym Fans
b.
Intercom and Clock Systems at Penncrest High School
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B.
C.
D.
XI.
General
1.
2010-2011 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Operating Budget
2.
2010-2011 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education
Funding and Service Agreement
3.
2010-2011 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget
4.
Delaware County Community College 2010-2011 Budget
5.
Budgetary Transfers
6
Proposed Final 2010-2011 General Fund Budget
7.
On-Line Subscription Renewals
8.
Textbooks
9.
Provident Energy Electricity Procurement Authorization
10.
Earth Engineering – Construction Testing Services
11.
Tri-State Balancing – HVAC Testing and Balancing Services
12.
Prom Venue Contract – Drexelbrook Catering and Banquet Facility
13.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Authorization
14.
PLANCON F – See Attachment D
Financials for March 2010
Bill lists for March 2010
Adjournment
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at
6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting of May 27, 2010 at Penncrest High School.
The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
I.
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
Director of Management Services
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
April 22, 2010
Minutes of the March 25, 2010 Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
John Hanna, President
Veronica Barbato
Peter Barry
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Nancy Fronduti
Nancy Mackrides
William Montgomery
Jeffrey Pettit
Roll Call
Students:
Daniel Belk
Michelle Schapire
Christine Sowa
Nicalia ThompSon
Absent:
William O’Donnell
Also in Attendance:
Ron Baldino, Supervisor of Maint. & Oper.
Pat Barta, Director of Special Educ.
William Bennett, Principal, Indian Lane
Eric Bucci, Asst. Principal, PHS
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
Bernadette Dacanay, Home and School Visitor
Karen Daugherty, Principal, RTE
Bill Dougherty, Principal, GWE
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Angela Gilbert, Dir. Elem. Teaching & Learning
Rick Gregg, Principal PHS
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Ralph Harrison, Asst. Principal, PHS
Heather Henise, Accountant
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Joanne Horan, Reading Supervisor
Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
Joyce Jeuell, Principal SLMS
Mack Johnson, Management Specialist for
SMS and FMS
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools
Bonnie Kinsler, Supervisor of Transportation
Maria Kotch, Principal, MES
Patti Linden, Dir. Information Sciences
Chip Olinger, Athletic Director
Roxanne Schupp, Supervisor Bus. Operations
Steve Taylor, Dir. Sec. Teaching & Learning
Katherine White, Principal, MES
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II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes for February 25, 2010
Mrs. Kinsler-Fox moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009 -10 – 89
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
February 25, 2010.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
B.
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda KinslerFox, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Bid Opening Minutes of March 10, 2010 HVAC and Electrical
Improvements to Various Schools in District.
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 – 90
Resolve, that the Board approve the Bid Opening Minutes of March 10,
2010.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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II.
Approval of Minutes (continued)
C.
Bid Opening Minutes of March 10, 2010, Various Contracts for Springton
Lake Middle School Project.
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION:
2009-2010 – 91
Resolve, that the Board approve the Bus Bid Meeting Minutes of
February 17, 2010.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
D.
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Bid Opening Minutes of March 17, 2010, Penncrest High School Athletic
Field Drainage Improvements.
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION:
2009-201O – 92
Resolve, the Board approve the Bid Opening Minutes of March 17,
2010, Penncrest High School Athletic Field Drainage Improvements.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Girls’ Track State Champions
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION:
2009-2010 – 93
Resolve, that the Board award the following Girls’ Track State
Champions the Rose Tree Media Award.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
B.
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Boys’ Track State Champions
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION:
2009-2010 – 94
Resolve, that the Board award the following Boys’ Track State
Champions the Rose Tree Media Award.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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C.
Wrestling State Qualifier – William Resnick
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION:
2009-2010 – 95
Resolve, that the Board award Wil Resnick the Rose Tree Media Award
for his record in the State Wrestling tournament.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
D.
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Boys’ Basketball Central League Champions
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION:
2009-2010 – 96
Resolve, that the Board award the following basketball team members
the Rose Tree Media Award.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
IV.
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Educational Presentation
A.
Highlights from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Conference featuring presenters from RTM
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V.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of March 25, 2010
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of March 25,
2010
Solicitor’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of March 25, 2010
a.
Tax Appeals
Mrs. Kinsler-Fox moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 – 97
Resolve, the Board approve the Solicitor’s recommendations on
various tax appeals.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
b.
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Northwestern Human Services, Inc. Tax Assessment
Appeals 2003-2010
Mr. Pettit moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 – 98
Resolve, the Board approve the Solicitor’s recommendation to
settle the agreement with Northwestern Human Services, Inc.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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G.
VI.
President’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of March 25, 2010
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
RTMEA – Sandra Staiger
Healthy Communities Initiative – Nicalia ThompSon
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
None
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
b.
Supplemental Contracts
c.
Expulsion of Student
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION:
2009-2010 – 99
Resolve, that the Board adopt the following New Business section:
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Peter Devaney, Bus Driver, retirement effective
December 31, 2009.
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A.
Personnel (continued)
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
3
Professional
1.
Charles Grassano, Homebound Instructor for the
2009-2010 school year at the rate of $44.00 per
hour.
2.
Amy Tricome, Night School Teacher for the 20092010 school year at the rate of $40.00 per hour.
3.
Kathleen Devine, Homebound Instructor for the
2009-2010 school year at the rate of $44.00 per
hour.
4.
Concetta Mattioni, Homebound Instructor for the
2009-2010 school year at the rate of $44.00 per
hour.
5.
Craig Casner, Summer Scheduler for the 2010-2011
school year at the annual salary of $4,000.
6.
Sarah Graham, Summer Scheduler for the 20102011 school year at the annual salary of $4,000.
Non-Instructional
1.
Rescind appointment of Heather Johnson as (.5)
Support Staff II, Penncrest High School. Ms.
Johnson did not complete her pre-employment
paperwork.
2.
Elaine Dougherty, Substitute Cafeteria Worker,
effective March 12, 2010 at the rate of $10.04 per
hour.
General
a.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Rescind appointment of Brian Saviski to the Fitness
Club Sponsor, Penncrest High School effective
March 5, 2010.
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A.
Personnel
3.
General (continued)
b.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Event Chaperones at
Penncrest High School at the rate of $18.33 per
hour:
Christine Lomas
Sherry Voorhees
2.
Jaquelyn Grossi
Recommend Board approval for the following
Penncrest professional personnel to serve as Event
Chaperones at the rate of $55.00 per event:
Shari Krause
David Miller
Kristen Maze
3.
Brian Saviski, Assistant Baseball Coach, Penncrest
High School, at the annual salary of $3,197.00.
4.
Kristen Maze, Freshman Girls Lacrosse Coach,
Penncrest High School, at the annual salary of
$3,197.00.
5.
Paul Graham, Fitness Club Sponsor, Penncrest
High School, effective March 8, 2010 at the annual
salary of $580.16.
5.
Amy Tricome, Assistant Softball Coach, Penncrest
High School, at the annual salary of $3,475.00.
6.
Phoebe Simmington, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for
the 2009-2010 school year at the annual salary of
$525.00.
7.
Angela Beaudry, New Teacher Mentor, Penncrest
High School, effective January 4, 2010, at the prorated salary of $624.78.
8.
Peggy Levesque, Varsity Volleyball Coach,
Penncrest High School, for the 2010-2011 school
year at the annual salary of $6,435.00.
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A.
Personnel
3.
General (continued)
c.
Expulsion of Student #21539
Further resolve, that student #21539 be permanently
expelled from the Rose Tree Media School District
effective March 25, 2010, pursuant to the waiver of the
Due Process Hearing signed by student and parent.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
B.
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
2010-2011 Calendar – Draft
Resolve, that the Board review the 2010-2011 Calendar
Draft. See Attachment A
X.
Finance
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
a.
Penncrest, Indian Lane, Education Center – HVAC
Improvements to Various Schools
b.
Penncrest Athletic Field Drainage Improvements
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
2.
Comprehensive Student Records Plan
Addendum
1.
Bids
2.
Contracts
3.
PLANCON
Financials for February 2010
Bill Lists for February 2010
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION:
2009-2010 – 100
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Finance section:
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A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors award the following
bids in the categories listed, such recommendation being the
lowest bid received from a responsible bidder, kind, quality and
materials having been considered.
a.
Penncrest, Indian Lane, Education Center – HVAC
Improvements to Various Schools
Construction Contract awards in the total amount of
$175,230 are recommended as follows:
Contractor
HVAC
Base Bid #1
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
Base Bid #2 Base Bid #4 Base Bid #5
Devine Bros.
$51,900
Cook’s Service Co.
AJM Electric, Inc.
b.
$20,800
$51,498
$41,832
$9,200
Penncrest – Athletic Field Drainage Improvements (Penn
Fields 1 and 3)
Contractor
Bid Amount
Chester County Site Contractors
B.
ELECTRICAL
Base Bid #3
$ 74,115.55
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public School
code section 609) when funds are not available for a
proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9)
months of the fiscal year by the board.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following Budgetary
Transfers:
FY 10-17 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- New Equipment
$7,530.00
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TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction - Replacement Equipment
$7,530.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase a new camcorder
for TV Production Class.
FY 10-18 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Athletics- Dues and Fees
$2,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Athletics- Travel
$2,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover monthly travel costs and
travel to states, etc.
2.
Comprehensive Student Records Plan
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Comprehensive
Student Records Plan.
C.
Addendum
1.
Bids
a.
Springton Lake Middle School Renovation Project
Further resolve, the Board approve the construction
contract awards pending solicitor review and contingent
upon PLANCON Part F attachment C approval from the
Pennsylvania Department of Education, receipt of bonds,
insurance and necessary agency approvals are
recommended as follows:
Base Bid
Contractor
General Construction
E. R. Stuebner
G-1
G-2
G-3
G-4
G-5
G-6
Alternate Bid
$13,187,000
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$ 70,000
$130,000
$ 60,000
$ 10,000
$130,000
$ 60,000
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X.
Finance
C.
Addendum
1.
Bids
a.
Springton lake Renovation Project (continued)
Contractor
Base Bid
Mechanical Contract
Edward Meloney
H-1
$6,382,000
Plumbing Contract
Apex
P-1
$2,037,000
Electrical Contract
Electri-Tech
E-1
$4,918,000
b.
Alternate Bid
$ 10,000
$ 46,000
$ 56,000
Springton Lake Middle School Asbestos Abatement
Contract
Further resolve, the Board withdrawal the bid from First
Capital Insulation, Inc. due to a mathematical error.
c.
Springton Lake Middle School Asbestos Abatement
Contract
Further resolve, the Board award the asbestos abatement
contract pending review by the solicitor and approval of the
prime contracts in the amount of $547,224 to Sargent
Enterprises, Inc.
d.
Springton Lake Middle School Project Asbestos Monitoring
Further resolve, the Board approve the proposal from
Eagle Industrial Hygiene Associates, Inc. for construction
phase asbestos monitoring for an amount not to exceed
$85,475.00 pending solicitor review and contingent upon
approval of the prime contracts.
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X.
Finance
C.
Addendum
2.
Contracts
a.
Springton Lake Middle School Project Modular Classrooms
and Library
Further resolve, the Board approve a 24 month lease with
Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. for modular classrooms a
and library for an amount not to exceed $873,962 and
contingent upon approval of the prime contracts.
b.
Planners
Further resolve, the Board approve the proposal from
School Specialty in the amount of $5,642.50
c.
Special Event Contract
Further resolve, the Board approve the contract with
Fantasy World Entertainment in the amount of $2,400.
3.
PLANCON
a.
Springton Lake Middle School Renovation Project
PLANCON submittal.
Further resolve, the Board approve to submit PLANCON
Part F, attachment C, Post-Bid Opening Certification, and
PLANCON G, Project Accounting, to the Pennsylvania
Department of Education.
D.
E.
Financials for January 2010
Bill lists for January 2010
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION:
2009-2010 – 101
Resolve, that there being no further business to come before the Board,
the meeting was adjourned.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BID OPENING MINUTES
April 7, 2010
A bid opening was held on April 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center,
308 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Jock Deasey, Project Manager, Dennis Cini, Cini Construction,
Ron Baldino, Supervisor of Maintenance & Operations and Grace Eves, School
Board Secretary. Eleven bidders attended.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Indian Lane
HVAC Gymnasium Ductwork
Replacement
ACT
Air Control Technology, Inc.
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Cook’s Service Co.
Avondale, PA
GEM Mechanical Services
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Oliver Mechanical
Morton, PA 19070
Indian Lane
Replacement of Stairwell Flooring
MACFlooring, Inc.
Secane, PA 19018
Penncrest High School
Gymnasium Fans
Cook’s Service Co.
Avondale, PA 19311
L. J. Paolella Construction, Inc.
Brookhaven, PA 19015
Penncrest High School
Bleacher Replacements @
Gymnasium
Degler-Whiting, Inc.
Frazer, PA 19355
F.W. Houder, Inc.
Malvern, PA 19355
L.J. Paolella Construction, Inc.
Brookhaven, PA 19015
L.J. Paolella Construction, Inc.
Brookhaven, PA 19015
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
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Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Special Legislative Agenda
I.
Call to Order
April 13, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Board Members in Attendance:
John Hanna, President
Linda Kinsler-Fox
William Montgomery
Veronica Barbato
II.
Peter Barry
Nancy Fronduti
Jeffrey Pettit
Public Comment
Jack Masters, Chris Brown - Middletown Township
III.
RTMEA Contract
Mr. Pettit moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to approve the following
resolution:
Resolve, that the Board approve the tentative contract between the Rose Tree
Media Education Association and the Rose Tree Media School District.
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Ms. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to table the above
resolution until the next Legislative meeting.
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 – 102
Resolve, that the Board approve to table the tentative contract between the Rose
Tree Media Education Association and the Rose Tree Media School District until
the next Legislative meeting.
The aforementioned resolution was declared tabled until the next Legislative
meeting, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS :
John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, William Montgomery,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IV.
Any other business that may come before the Board.
V.
Adjournment
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Ms. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 – 103
Resolve, that there being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned.
The aforementioned resolution as declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS :
John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, William Montgomery,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BID OPENING MINUTES
April 14, 2010
A bid opening was held on April 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center,
308 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were:
Steve Gibbs, Bonnett Associates Inc, Dennis Cini, Cini
Construction, Ron Baldino, Supervisor of Maintenance & Operations and Grace
Eves, School Board Secretary. Four bidders attended.
Intercom and Clock System Replacement at Penncrest, Media and Glenwood
Elementary Schools
Arose Inc.
Westville, NJ 08093
C.A.D. Electric Inc.
Rose Valley, PA 19063
Cook’s Service Co., Inc.
Avondale, PA 19311
Gooseworks, Inc.
E. Petersburg, PA 17520
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
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Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Rob Simpson – National Endowment of the Humanities Summer
Institute “Winston Churchill and the Anglo-American Relationship”
Resolve, the Board recognize Rob Simpson for being chosen to
attend the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer
Institute “Winston Churchill and the Anglo-American Relationship,”
to be held at the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and
London, England.
Background
Sixteen participants were chosen from the United States to attend
the summer program at Churchill College. The study of Churchill
remains a vital force in political and historical scholarship today
because Churchill’s life, writings and political career continue to
fascinate citizens, scholars, and statesmen, and to provide them
with sources of reflection. This Institute seeks participants who are
curious about Churchill and who possess a keen interest in original
documents and historical research.
B.
Ron Jones – Rose Tree Media Bus Driver
Resolve, the Board recognize Ron Jones for his dedication to the
school district, his community, and our country.
Background
Mr. Jones has been employed with Rose Tree Media since 2000.
He has served on the Safety Committee for 4 years, he is a driver
trainer, he serves as a judge at the annual Bus Rodeo and he
volunteers to speak to students at various schools about his
experiences in the Vietnam War. Mr. Jones was an honored guest
of Representative Steve Barrar at the Capital Building in
Harrisburg. He is a Vietnam Vet, he was awarded the Purple Heart
and Army Accommodation Medal, he served in Desert Storm and
retired from the Army in 1996. He is a fire fighter and has held
numerous positions in the fire company for 34 years. On behalf of
Rose Tree Media we would like to thank you for your commitment
to the school district, your community, and our country.
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – April 2010
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Library
Each year, the Delaware County Library System and our local public libraries sponsor the
"Create Your Own Bookmark" contest. Children in grades 1-8 may enter two original bookmark
designs; one winner is chosen for each grade level. Library technician Mrs. Cook publicizes the
contest to Glenwood students, offers tips, and collects them for the Middletown Library.
This year three winning entries were submitted by Glenwood students to the Middletown Library.
Winners were: Nick Dumont, grade three; Madison Wilhelm, grade four; and Ryan Dumont,
grade five. Their bookmarks will go on to a competition at the county level.
This year, in addition to winning locally at the Middletown Library for his grade level, Glenwood
fifth grader Ryan Dumont, from Mr. Heinle’s room, won on the county level for his "Catch the
Reading Wave" bookmark. He was honored at a special ceremony in April.
This is the second time in his illustrious career at Glenwood that Ryan has created a countywide winning bookmark. Congratulations, Ryan!
Reading Support
As a continuation of the Arcadia Inclusion Institute’s action plan for Glenwood, first grade
teacher, Julie Small, and reading specialist, Lynn Lista have been developing a co-teaching
model. Julie and Lynn are co-teaching to provide additional support to struggling first grade
readers in an effort to accelerate student progress. 7 students from kindergarten were
strategically placed in Ms. Small’s classroom for first grade. On a rotating schedule, these
students receive small group, differentiated instruction during guided reading from the regular
classroom teacher. On alternate cycle days, the targeted students receive small group
instruction during guided reading from the reading specialist. In this way, targeted students
receive daily small group, differentiated instruction from a highly qualified professional in the
regular classroom setting. Additionally, these students receive reading support services as a
pull-out program. Our results thus far indicate success. Of the 7 targeted students, 3 have been
dismissed from reading support and are reading on grade level. The other four students are
reading at or near grade level.
AGP
Mr. G’s second grade classes will be acting as archaeologists and digging for artifacts in
chocolate chip cookies. They will be responsible for finding the diameter, radius and
circumference of the cookie they are using and then will dig the chips out using toothpicks.
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Mr. G’s fourth grade classes will be creating Power Point presentations about Isaac Newton to
introduce them into the world of physics.
Mr. G’s fifth grade students will be publishing 90 second movies meeting criteria set forth by the
American Film Institute (AFI). They will explore writing, storyboarding, filming and editing these
movies about a person opening a door.
Guidance
This month in Guidance we are focusing on personal pride. Having pride in oneself helps us
make good choices, be a better student, and be a good friend. This also helps us strive to do
our best on the PSSA and other tests in school.
First Grade
The first graders kicked off March with their favorite day of the school year- Dr. Seuss’s birthday!
In addition to activities in their own classrooms, such as making Oobleck, the students rotated
through each classroom for an activity related to a different Dr. Seuss story. This is a
culminating activity for a month-long author study of all of the works written and illustrated by this
special author. We are currently continuing our work in guided reading and phonics and have
begun a new chapter in Math on number, shape, and color patterns. Our new science unit,
Organisms, will be starting next month. The first graders have been learning about organisms.
They are learning about organisms HANDS ON. The first graders are using magnifying lenses
and their senses to examine seeds, plants, bugs and fish. They are presently working on
planting seeds and creating terrariums with different types of woodland plants. They are
keeping a written log of the growth of the plants, and making charts describing likes and
differences between living things.
Second Grade
The Second Grade Lily Pad completed a WebQuest to help them better understand the cultures
of Native Americans. This Webquest, created by Mrs. Grace-Green, used children’s websites,
Kidspiration, Microsoft word and Microsoft powerpoint as teaching aides. As the students
explored the various activities in this WebQuest, they thought about the Native American’s
beliefs, their lifestyles, how important the earth and nature were to them, and their relationships
with other groups of people. They researched tribes, then compared and contrasted life as an 8
year old today and life for an 8 year old Native American child in the 19th century.
Third Grade
In March, we celebrated Read Across America by having a spirit week. Children dressed up to
show their excitement for reading: Monday - Read Your Heart Out (wear red), Tuesday- Slip
into a Good Book (wear slippers), Wednesday - Books Can Take you Anywhere (wear a shirt
with a place name on it), Thursday - Go Crazy for Books (wear a crazy hat), Friday - Wrap
Yourself Up in a Good Book (wear a scarf). We also made posters that shared the favorite
books of each child at every grade level. So, if you are a first grader, you could look at the first
grade poster to see what your friends' favorite books are! During April, children celebrated
Poetry and Earth Day by writing poems about the Earth. All poems were written on recycled
paper and were hung throughout the building. They were a great reminder of all the beauty the
Earth has to offer!
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Fourth Grade
As part of our ongoing study of Pennsylvania History, the fourth grade is going to take the "Ride
the Ducks" tour. The bus/boat will take the fourth graders through downtown Philadelphia
before plunging into the Delaware River. Also in social studies, Mr. Dieter's class is looking at
Pennsylvania history in the 1800's. Mrs. Gallagher and Mrs. Barry are looking at the Southeast
Region of the country. In science, Mr. Dieter and Mrs. Gallagher classes continue to work with
"Motion and Design." Here, the children act as junior engineers and use the laws of physics and
design to build a variety of cars. Via the use of microscopes, Mrs. Barry's class continues to
look at world not usually seen by the human eye. In reading, Mr. Dieter's class will be putting on
the play "Little Red Writing Hood."
Fifth Grade
The fifth grade students at Glenwood Elementary are participating in an exciting environmental
competition at Ridley Creek State Park. Students have been divided into teams for the
competition and will receive awards for successful completion of the tasks. The goals of this
program include environmental enrichment for fifth grade students, a cooperative learning
experience, collaboration between high school and fifth grade students and teachers, and a fun
exciting outdoor experience that will hopefully spark further interest in the field of environmental
studies.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten
Kindergarten celebrated the marriage of Mr. Q and Miss U this week with a short
ceremony on Friday. The children dressed up, made Mr. Q hats and Miss U veils, carried
flowers, danced and had wedding cake. During the ceremony the children learned that Q
and U together become one sound, "qu."
First Grade
The First Graders have been learning all about mapping. Flat Stanley is a culminating
project that was inspired by this mapping unit. Each student sent a Flat Stanley to a friend
or relative. When he returned, we were able to learn a bit about each place he visited.
Some host families have even sent photos and guide maps for us to enjoy! The First
Grade is also beginning a new science unit called Organisms. They will be learning about
living things and what they need to survive. The students will soon be creating aquariums
and terrariums to host living creatures! In math the children have been learning about
measurement. They have been exploring the use of different units of measurement
including paper clips, snap cubes, inch tiles and their own feet.
Third Grade
In Reading, third grade has been working on specific skills related to the PSSA tests, as
well as preparing for the actual taking of the test. The common thread among the
students is that when a non-fiction story is read, they are reluctant to go back to the story
to find the actual facts. Some do it without reminders, but the UNRAAVEL strategy that
we have been practicing has been a successful one and will be very helpful when it
comes to test time. We have finished our unit on Incredible Stories and had fun with
unbelievable stories. Realism and Fantasy were discussed at great length. We are
finishing up our Literature Circle Unit on The Chalk Box Kid. Students love doing
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this….talking about the books that they are reading…what could be better? Our monthly
writing prompts have been going very well. We are becoming better, more detailed
writers each day! We have been doing lots of creative writing in the classroom, most of
which is being saved for memory books. Our prompt for this month is “What I want to be
when I grow up…” In Word Study, we finished vowel team spelling patterns and will
continue with diphthongs (oi, oy, aw, etc.) after PSSA testing. We will take a break from
switching word study groups during the two weeks that we will test. In Science, We had a
wonderful two weeks preparing for and hatching our chicks. The kids learned how to take
care of the eggs before the chicks hatched and then they learned how to take care of the
chicks once they did hatch. We are still in the middle of our solar system unit as we do
our WebQuests. Each group will be preparing research for the creation of a Powerpoint
project. These will be completed and presented after Spring Break. Also after Spring
Break, we will begin practicing for a Reader’s Theater Presentation about the Solar
System. In Math, although we have completed multiplication tables 0-12, we will continue
our Blue Ribbon Multiplier Challenge. Teachers have introduced some fun and
interactive websites that will be helpful, which can be found on our homepage. Also, we
have been going over standards not yet taught and will revisit in more depths…fractions
of a group, area, perimeter, geometric solids, and much more.
AGP
Mr. G’s second grade classes will be acting as archaeologists and digging for artifacts in
chocolate chip cookies. They will be responsible for finding the diameter, radius and
circumference of the cookie they are using and then will dig the chips out using
toothpicks. Mr. G’s fourth grade classes will be creating Power Point presentations about
Isaac Newton to introduce them into the world of physics. Mr. G’s fifth grade students will
be publishing 90 second movies meeting criteria set forth by the American Film Institute
(AFI). They will explore writing, storyboarding, filming and editing these movies about a
person opening a door.
Fifth Grade
We saw our first tulip blossom from the Journey North project. Actually, this was only the
first flower to bloom from among the 18 we planted in our experimental garden last
November. Many others, also planted at the same time, are already blooming in our Kelly
Courtyard. We think they bloomed earlier due to the milder climate afforded by the shelter
of the courtyard walls.
Run The Lane
Indian Lane PTG is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Fun Run on Saturday, June 5th
starting at 9:00 a.m. This event is slated as one of our bigger fundraising events of the
year. Our goal is to raise $5,000 through race participants and sponsors. It is intended as
a family event as there will be fun festivities for the kids during and after the Run/Walk.
The net proceeds of this event will fund enhanced technology at the school with a portion
going directly to the Norm Kelly Smiles Scholarship fund that assists with tuition for 2-3
Penncrest seniors on an annual basis. For more information: www.runthelane.com
PSSA Testing
April is testing month in RTM and we are doing our best at Indian Lane. Coordinated by
counselor, Jessica Hilden, students in grades 3-5 have taken tests in reading and math,
grade four in Science, and grade five in Writing. Retired RTM teachers Claire Boyer,
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Nancy Palmo, Alan Donaldson and Bea Kriebel have been assisting small groups of
students to stay focused and on-task.
News on the Lane
News on the Lane will begin 4th graders to work on next year’s daily broadcast. Also,
current broadcasters are taping commercials about Indian Lane happenings. The first
one will focus on anti-bullying ideas.
Fourth Grade Chorus Concert
Indian Lane presented their Fourth Grade Chorus Concert this month. This concert was a
chance for all fourth grade students to share what they have learned in music class this
year with their parents. To integrate with the fourth grade Social Studies curriculum,
songs were chosen from different regions of the United States. Students opened the
show by singing “Fifty Nifty” about the United States and they performed “Erie Canal,” a
folk song from the northeast. Some students, along with the help of their parents, were
featured in the folk dance “Alabama Gal.” Another fun piece was the addition of rhythm
instruments playing various ostinato patterns to imitate the approach of a thunder storm
with the traditional song, “Rain, Rain.”
Probably the biggest hit was the movin’ and
groovin’ to “The Locomotion.” By the size of the crowd and the sound of the applause,
the concert was a huge success.
Bookfair
Our Book Fair is coming! The whole school is excited about our upcoming Book Fair. An
amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair you will find the latest
and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. Parents can contribute
books to their child’s classroom library using the one-for-one book program.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PSSA
This year much of April is dedicated to PSSA administration. Testing begins with reading
and math (grades 3-5). Later in the month grade 4 is tested in science and grade 5 is
tested in writing. It is a huge undertaking, but, we feel confident that our students are well
prepared. Our motto is “Prior preparation prevents poor performance.”
Our PSSA Prep Rally reinforced this message in a fun way. The Penncrest cheerleaders
performed a special Media PSSA cheer that included several staff members being lifted
up in the air to spell PSSA. The message was clear, “You are well prepared. Now, just do
your best.”
Food Tasting
Some grade 5 students, who are members of our school service club, met with food
service director, Lisa Taddei, to taste test potential cafeteria offerings. The food service is
working with us to select more healthful and appealing offerings.
Science and Research Fair
Each year our fourth and fifth graders showcase their research projects at our annual
Science and Research Fair. The evening event always attracts a full house. If you are
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interested in what detergent works best or what type of bread gets moldy the fastest, this
event is perfect for you. Grade five students select a research topic. They write a
comprehensive report and prepare a tri-fold display board. During the fair, students stand
with their displays and answer questions. Each student’s paper was the culmination of
months of work learning how to research, take notes, create an outline, draft, revise, and
publish an informational piece of writing.
Passport to History Play
Our fourth graders participate in The Delaware Historical Society’s Passport to History
program. Each year, Passport to History, presents a play at no cost to the participating
schools. This year’s play, Women of Many Colors, was held at PIT. The children also had
the opportunity to visit and tour Hedgerow Theatre, one of the historic sites in the
Passport to History program. The play featured the biographies of women from Delaware
County who made an impact on the growth and development of our country. Karyn
Confer, from Passport to History, also presented a workshop for our fifth graders. They
made delightful corn husk dolls.
Art Under the Stars
Our all school art show, Art under the Stars, was held on the evening of March 18. Every
child had at least one piece of art displayed. Guests were greeted by quotes about art
that lined the outside walkway. The building twinkled with special decorations that were
hung. A community art project took place during the show. Mrs. Maxwell helped families
create a tile section that surrounded her painting of a beautiful blue mustang (our
mascot). Raffles were held for art supplies and Penncrest volunteers helped serve
sparkling juice and cheese/crackers. Mr. Bugosh and some of his instrumental students
played music in the atrium. It was really a lovely event which could have only happened
with the many parent volunteers who helped mount and display the art.
Celebration of Music
Fourth grade classes invited their families to a performance that showed what they have
learned this year. They sang, played their recorders, and performed folk dances. Parents
were invited to participate- lots of fun. Mrs. Verdeur, the fourth grade teachers, and the
children are to be complimented for this very professional performance. March is “Music
in our Schools Month.” Preparation for our Spring Concert, scheduled for Thursday, May
6, is in progress. All fifth graders, and some fourth graders, will perform.
Pennies for Peace
Our Jr. Optimist Club selected “Pennies for Peace” as their first service project. ”Pennies
for Peace” is an international service learning project sponsored by the non-profit Central
Asia Institute. It seeks to educate American children about the world in which they live
and show them they can make a difference. The Daily Times was kind enough to run a
really wonderful article, written by Bette Alburger about their efforts.
PMEA Music Fest
Fifth graders Natalie SanAntonio, Casey Williams, and Paige Jacobs were selected to
participate in the PMEA MusicFest held, this year, at Strath Haven High School. Chester
Children’s choir director, John Alston, was the guest conductor this year.
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SAP Trip
Third grade AGP students from across the district went to the SAP building in Newtown
Square. The new SAP headquarters has one of forty buildings in the world that has been
awarded platinum status for LEED certification. Ms. Tierney, a Rose Tree parent, gave
the children a close-up tour of the building including a telepresence conference with an
employee in California, a walking tour of the ice chambers, the green roof, and the
building itself. The children learned a great deal about sustainability and carbon footprints.
First Grade Reading Buddies
On Read Across America Day, fifth graders partnered with first grade classes to read and
discuss their favorite picture books. Their plan is to get together at least once a month.
Grade 2 News
As an enriching follow-up to their Economics unit, grade 2 classes prepared a hot dog
lunch in an assembly line fashion. After learning that the goods we purchase are made in
factories, and that each worker does a small part of the job, the students worked together
to prepare approximately 80 trays with a hot dog, milk, chips, and fruit. Beginning with the
“tray handler” and ending with the “tray transporter”, the serious second grade work crew,
experienced hands-on what it would be like to be on an assembly line.
Grade 3 Update
All grade 3 classes took a walking trip to The Media Borough Hall and police station to
learn about local government. Media Borough manager, Jeff Smith, led the tour and
shared his expertise about Media’s local government.
Grade 4
Grade 4 participated in a distance learning event from Ohio about area and perimeter.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Physical Education
For the month of April, grades one and two focused on jump rope skills. Grades three
through five participated in the Presidential Fitness Testing which involves curl-ups, pushups, sit and reach, pull-ups or the flexed arm hang, and the half mile jog. Grades one
through five also focused on teamwork and sportsmanship while playing a variety of
games that involve fitness. A special mention for students in grades three through five
who participated in Jump Rope for Heart. Rose Tree’s Jump Rope for Heart event was
on Friday, March 26th. This event helps raise money for the American Heart Association,
and this year they raised over $2,300.
Academically Gifted Program
Third grade AGP students from across the district visited the SAP building in Newtown
Square. The new SAP headquarters is one of 40 buildings in the world that has been
awarded platinum status for LEED certification. Mrs. Tierney, a Rose Tree Elementary
School parent, as well as 3 of her colleagues who also work there gave the students a
close-up tour of the building. The building tour included a telepresence conference with
an employee in California, a walking tour of the ice chambers, the green roof, and the
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building itself. The students learned a great deal about sustainability and carbon
footprints. The trip was highly engaging and left a lasting impression on the students as
indicated by the letters they wrote to the company. This trip will certainly be a reoccurring
one!
Kindergarten
Kindergarten students worked in Theme 8: Down on the Farm from the Houghton Mifflin
Reading Curriculum. In Math, they began addition and subtraction. The children
celebrated Earth Day by focusing on ways to recycle, reduce, and reuse in the classroom.
Second Grade
Second grade at Rose Tree continues to take full advantage of the district's awesome
technology capabilities. Students enjoy interacting with each classroom's Smartboard. In
addition, to enrich and extend our science and social studies curriculum, the students
have participated in hands-on distance learning opportunities about Native Americans
and Butterfly Life Cycles.
Fourth Grade
The fourth graders at Rose Tree Elementary held a “Living History Museum of Famous
Pennsylvanians”. To prepare for the presentation, students read a biography of a famous
Pennsylvanian, prepared a speech highlighting the major accomplishments, and then
created a 3-D poster of the person’s body that was then worn during their presentation.
Some of the historical famous Pennsylvanians represented were Ben Franklin, William
Penn, and Betsy Ross. We also had some more “modern” famous Pennsylvanians
represented such as Bill Cosby, Will Smith, and Tara Lipinski. Parents and special
friends were invited to attend the presentations. The students did an excellent job with
this hands-on project. Their creativity and public speaking were just two of the many skills
in which the students excelled.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Andy Virtue, seventh grade Science teacher at Springton Lake, has been recognized by
his alma mater, Cabrini College, with the St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Award for Community
Service. Since 2004, Andy has planned and executed the Hoops for Hope basketball
game between SLMS faculty and the Boys’ and Girls’ Eighth Grade Basketball teams. In
the past six years, the game has raised more than $10,000 for underserved and
underprivileged schools in Africa. The money has funded educational equipment such as
desks, library books and computers. It has also helped with the construction of facilities
at the schools including a modern bathroom with running water.
The first game in 2004 raised about $600 for the Hope Academy in Masaka, Uganda.
This year more than $2,000 was raised. Sell-out crowds watch the game each year
where students and more than 60 teachers and administrators work the game. Andy will
be honored by Cabrini during the annual alumni weekend June 4 & 5. Congratulations
Andy!
Seventh graders Chris Urffer and Nate Sides, after winning the Springton Lake Spelling
Bee, went on to compete at the county-wide Spelling Bee on March 20th at Neumann
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College. The words were diverse and difficult, but the two spellers comported themselves
very well in the face of such challenges!
Art
Ms. Sycz’s sixth grade students have begun sculpting clay birds including a natural
setting. This lesson allows students to compare and contrast with the previous drawing
lesson of drawing a bird using shapes as compared to using now using form. Grade
seven students have completed making armature and now are sculpting the basic forms
for their sculpture unit which involves creating clay heads showcasing some type of head
covering. Eighth grade students have begun sculpting the human figure which includes
the study of famous sculptures by Michelangelo, Rodin and Brancusi.
Mrs. Going’s sixth grades are actively working on the Element of Form, either Sculpture
in-the-round or Relief Sculptures. The cultures of the Zuni Native Americans and the
Aztecs are incorporated into each study and will end in a culminating creative writing.
Seventh Grades are pretending to be graphic artists with the task of designing an original
CD cover for their favorite music genre. They will be proficient in the development of block
lettering and one point Linear Perspective as well as coming up with a really cool
illustration. Eighth grades are well on their way to understanding how difficult it really was
to sculpt the human form by Renaissance master, Michelangelo, now that they are well
into their own clay sculpture! Proportion, proportion, proportion. And they aren't even
laboring over marble!
Ms. Davidson, from the University of the Arts, is wonderfully leading Mrs. Prior's classes
through their clay units. Sixth graders are creating clay pagodas influenced by Chinese
architecture. Seventh graders are using problem solving skills to create clay sculptures of
food inspired by Pop Art. Eighth graders are sculpting clay figures after looking at the
artistry and costumes of the Renaissance period, as well as, African, Egyptian, Japanese,
Mexican, and American cultures.
Library
At the March District Library meeting, Winnie Host and LaVerne Motley shared the 2010
letters to businesses and flyers they had developed at the February in-service meeting.
Cheri Marzano had a particularly good suggestion about adapting flyers to a book slip
format that could be put into books as they were signed out at the public and school
libraries. Winnie Host and Linda Rowley have been canvassing Media to recruit
businesses to again offer incentives to patrons who share a poem during the week.
When all of the letters and fliers were revised, materials were sent to the printers and are
now ready to distribute throughout the district, public libraries, and Media Fellowship
House. Poem in Your Pocket Week is scheduled for Monday, April 26 through Saturday,
May 1, 2010. In preparation for our second Poem in Your Pocket Celebration, poet Aaren
Perry presented four poetry writing workshops in the SLMS library. Classes included all
grades and levels: co-taught, heterogeneous, ELA and AGP. He was also available
during lunch to answer teacher questions. Mr. Perry left materials and suggestions for
sharing as well.
Mrs. Motley presented a half-day workshop entitled Assessment -- The Product: The
Why, the What and the How to librarians at the Chester County IU. This was the third of
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three assessment workshops designed specifically for librarians by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education.
Eighth grade students from the classes of Mrs. McCarthy and Mr. Krugler researched
Roman emperors and then drew a coin with a likeness of the emperor. The coin, along
with bulleted facts for presentation, was mounted on a paper frame.
Mrs. Motley presented book talks for Mrs. Newsome’s sixth grade language arts students
who were selecting biographies for book chats which could take the form of a timeline,
PowerPoint or picture book.
Prior to his visit, discounted books by visiting author Jordan Sonnenblick were on sale in
the library so that students and staff could purchase them for autographing the day of his
visit. Mr. Sonnenblick spoke at three grade level assemblies and signed books after each
presentation. He was also feted at an afternoon tea in the library attended by over fifty
“big fans” who had an opportunity to pose questions in a more personal setting.
Mrs. Motley read Dodger and Me to students from Mrs. Hemenway’s Life Skills class in
preparation for Visiting Author Day. Students got to meet the author and relate what their
favorite parts of the book were and then posed for a picture with the author.
Math
In Eighth Grade CMP2 we have been reviewing for the PSSA for the last 2 weeks.
Students have enjoyed the break. We will be starting a new unit called Frogs, Fleas and
Painted Cubes in April. In this unit, students will recognize and represent quadratic
functions and learn to factor simple quadratic expressions. In addition to preparing for
PSSA, Algebra I students have been continuing their work with quadratic equations.
They have been practicing solving quadratic equations by graphing, factoring, and taking
the square roots.
In Geometry, we are continuing our study of the entire book. We are currently learning
about circles. We are using properties of segments that intersect circles, applying angle
relationships in circles, and using circles in the coordinate plane.
In Seventh Grade CMP2, we too have been preparing of PSSA, while finishing up our unit
on ratios, rates, and proportions—Comparing and Scaling. We are now going to be
working with integers in our new unit, Accentuate the Negative. Our circle of numbers as
we know it has now expanded to include both positive and negative whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, and zero.
The Sixth Grade math classes have spent the last 2 weeks intensively reviewing for the
PSSA's. Whether it is practice with multiple choice questions, working on open-ended
items, or reviewing general test-taking strategies, the 6th grade students have been
working hard to prepare for the state test.
Before the review, students were working in the Connected Math book Shapes and
Designs. The focus is on two-dimensional geometry, and students learn how to
recognize, display, analyze, measure, and reason about shapes and visual patterns that
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are important features of our world. Students will resume studying these concepts
following the PSSAs.
Social Studies
The sixth grade social studies classes are currently finishing their study of Apartheid in
South Africa. They will begin studying European geography within the next week and
then begin the study of the Holocaust shortly thereafter. The students will study the major
events leading up to World War II and the development and implementation of the Nazi
regimes racist policies. The unit will focus on the themes of tolerance and respect and
include the study of the personal stories of those who perished and survived the
Holocaust. The hope is that the students will apply some of the lessons learned from this
tragedy to their own lives and personal interactions. The unit on the Holocaust will
culminate with the annual trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in
Washington, D.C. This cross-curricular unit coincides with the study of World War
II/Holocaust novels in language arts.
In the past month, the Seventh Grade students completed their Lewis and Clark Traveling
Trunks. These projects had the students look into the Lewis and Clark expedition. The
students researched: team members, discoveries, technologies used, landforms, plants,
animals, and Native American tribes they encountered. Next, the students began looking
into the lives of enslaved African Americans prior to the Civil War. Students looked at
their lives, culture, and hardships endured. Students then created African American Story
quilts which creatively retold the stories of the daily lives of the enslaved African
Americans. We are now beginning the Civil War and events which led up to this terrible
national tragedy. At the end of the month the seventh Grade will be taking a class trip to
the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
At the beginning of the Ancient Roman unit, eighth grade students examined the
elements of the Roman government that our American founding fathers adapted from
the Roman Republic. The students also looked at how the writers of the American
constitution changed aspects of government in the Roman Republic and the Roman
Empire to form a better-working democracy. Also, the eighth grade students have been
examining Roman coins and evaluating the propaganda on these coins. They used them
to help evaluate the policies of Roman Emperors. Students completed projects based on
these ideas. The classes have been using History Alive textbooks to look at the lives of
Roman teenagers and compare them to the lives of American teenagers.
Special Education
PSSA testing occurred with the full participation of all special education staff and
students. This year, the staff worked especially hard to ensure that IEP accommodations
were delivered in the optimal environment, usually in the regular education classroom.
Those students who did require small-group testing were assigned to work with familiar
teachers in familiar settings.
Mr. Brown and Mrs. Horan administered the Test of Word Reading Efficiency (TOWRE) to
students with IEPs suspected of having difficulties with reading fluency and/or decoding.
The test results will help the department determine which students will need direct
instruction in these areas during the 2010-2011 school year.
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Students who participate in the life skills program took a trip to Citizens Bank Park. The
students toured the playing field and other park facilities. The class had a great
experience and is grateful for having had the opportunity to go.
The special education secretaries from the elementary, middle, and high school levels
met in late March to discuss a number of issues, including compliance with state
regulations, maintaining computer databases, and record-keeping. Now that secretaries
are in place at each level, the district is able to maintain a much more cohesive and
comprehensive information system to track the progress of students receiving special
education services.
Work is underway to prepare for Extended School Year (ESY) services in Summer 2010.
The department has identified students who require services, and Dr. Barta and Mr.
Brown have arranged for staffing. We look forward to another successful ESY program
this summer!
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Art Department News
The National Art Honor Society’s Induction Ceremony was held this month. This year, the
Society will induct 36 students. The guest speaker is Casey Feeley, class of 1998. Casey
is an art teacher at the Claymont Elementary School in the Brandywine School District.
The 7th Congressional District’s Annual Art Competition was held recently. The following
students submitted works: Jayna Anderson: “Self-Portrait,” watercolor. Soo Yeon Kim:
“Tiger,” collage. Lok (Seneida) Leong: “My Mind Bleeds for Those,” acrylic. Quynh Le
Ngyen: “The Castle,” linoleum print. Grace Wensel: “Untitled,” linoleum print
This month, Art I and Photo 2 students traveled to Longwood Gardens to paint and
photograph flowers from the gardens. Art teachers Michele Hart and Concetta Mattioni
submitted paintings for the Pennsylvania Art Education Association’s “The Artistry of Art
Educators” exhibition at the Pennsylvania Department of Education in Harrisburg, PA.
The exhibition runs through the month of April.
World Language News
Three French students were recognized as Top Rank winners in the National French
Contest for their respective levels: Ryan Radcliff, Sean McGaughlin and Andy Kaiden.
Four additional students received Honorable Mention: Jennifer Piraino, Lara Rosenberg,
Carlos Sierra and Kyle Panzer.
Congratulations to Joe Charles, Ryan Strong, Michael Hosier, Torrie Buchanan, Peter
Hanna, Alex Rybarczyk and Ben Bartholomew for their Cum Laude recognition on the
National Latin Exam. In addition, Tyler Rybarczyk, Ben Madara and Evan Hanna earned
Magna Cum Laude. Finally, special congratulations to Jeremy Gonzales for his Gold
Summa Cum Laude recognition.
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4/22/2010
Language Arts News
Sophomore Alex Bundrick won second place in the 10th grade category for her poem
entered in the 2010 Young Poets of Delaware County Poetry Contest sponsored by the
Delaware County Reading Council.
Music Department News
Congratulations to the following Penncrest senior musicians who have successfully
auditioned for the PMEA All-State Music Conference: Jon Friedstadt - All State Chorus
Eddie Sundra and Kathleen Teal - All State Concert Band
Junior Prom
The Junior Prom was held this month at the Springfield Country Club. This year’s theme
was Dancin’ in the Moonlight. Approximately 300 students enjoyed a delicious buffet
dinner and evening of dancing.
April Assessments
All juniors participated in the 2010 PSSA Reading, Math, Writing, and Science testing
during the month of April. All freshmen and sophomores participated in the technologybased NWEA MAP testing.
Getting the Most out of Life
While juniors were taking PSSA's, freshmen and sophomores participated in a series of
special motivational programs that focused on good decision-making, leadership, and
personal responsibility. Activities included: a three-screen movie presentation assembly
by Motivational Media; small group break-out sessions that further explored the themes of
the assembly; hands-on experience with our Naviance career/college software; a
leadership workshop conducted by Mr. David Stango; and a talk by PA State Trooper
Rose Maguire who addressed issues related to substance abuse.
Dancing with the Staff
Penncrest staff members put on their dancing shoes this month to benefit the AM Prom in
an evening production entitled Dancing with the Staff. Patterned after the well-known
Dancing with the Stars television show, the fundraiser showcased the dancing talents of
40 staff members who were judged by audience poll (via an online texting service) as well
as by “celebrity” judges. Students participated as MC’s for the event. In addition, the
audience was treated to performances by the PHS Dance Team and PHS Jazz Band.
The event raised over $5,000 for the Penncrest AM Prom.
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4/22/2010
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed. D. Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
April 13, 2010
Subject:
April 13, 2010 – 7:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill O’Donnell
________________________________________________________________________
Also present: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Jeff Petit, John Hanna, William O’Donnell,
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Denise Kerr, and Grace Eves,
1.
2010-11 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Operating Budget
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit approved its budget on April 7. The
Delaware County Intermediate Unit’s Operating Budget for the 2010-11
fiscal year is $7,507,647. This represents a 3.38% increase over 2009-10.
The increase is due to increase costs for health care and retirement. Rose
Tree Media's share is $77,428.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 22, 2010, Legislative Meeting
for approval.
2.
2010-11 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education Funding
and Service Agreement
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit approved its budget on April 7. The
total Special Education Program Budget for 2010-11 is $26,274,597, which
represents a 3.2% increase with Rose Tree Media’s share estimated at
$1,476,689.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 22, 2010, Legislative Meeting
for approval.
3.
2010-11 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget
The Delaware County Vocational-Technical School Budget was approved
on April 7. The Delaware County Vocational-Technical School’s budget for
the 2010-11 fiscal year is $10,489,940, which represents a 3.45% increase
over the 2009-10 fiscal year. The increase is due to increases in health
care and retirement benefits. Rose Tree Media's share is $447,267. This is
an increase from the current year’s amount of $423,247, due to an increase
in enrollment of Rose Tree Media students in Technical School programs
from 45 students to 51 students based on a three year average enrollment.
The 2010-11 Special Education Technical Programs budget is $1,080,700
of which Rose Tree Media's share is $74,900, which is an increase over the
current year. This increase represents an increase in enrollment of 1.5
average daily membership in this program is projected for next school year
Action: This item will be moved to the April 22, 2010, Legislative Meeting
for approval.
4.
Delaware County Community College 2010-11 Budget
The Delaware County Community College approved its budget on March
17. Under State law, the local sponsors’ obligation for support of the
community college’s operating budget is the total operating balance after all
other sources of revenue have been deducted. Each sponsoring school
district’s share of the local sponsor appropriation is equal to its proportionate
share of the total real estate market valuation of all eleven sponsoring
districts. The School District’s Share is $1,179,483, which represents a
1.77% increase. The 2008/09 enrollment from the Rose Tree Media School
District for credited and non credited courses was 1,364. 63 graduates from
Penncrest High School were enrolled at the college in the Fall of 2009. The
cumulative number of Penncrest students that have attended since the Fall
of 2005 is 109.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 22, 2010, Legislative Meeting
for approval.
5.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612… (Public School Code section
609) when funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal
transfer from one class of expenditure to another other may be made in the
last nine (9) months of the fiscal year by the Board.
FY 10-20 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- Tuition
$7,650.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Professional Education Services- IU
$7,650.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover tuition payment.
FY 10-21 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction and Curriculum Development- Supplies
$4,500.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Student Activities-Travel
$4,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover travel costs for SLMS Science Olympiad.
FY 10-22 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM: Instruction –Technical Services
AMOUNT: $3,594.00
FROM: Instruction –Supplies
AMOUNT: $300.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Technology- new equipment
$3,894.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase smartboards.
FY 10-23 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM: Instruction -Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,600.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- New Equipment
$2,600.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for new locking filing cabinets in the guidance
office.
FY 10-24 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction -Supplies
$1,500.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- Travel
$1,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for mileage reimbursements and other travel
expenses.
Action: This item will move on to the April 22, 2010, Legislative Agenda.
6.
2009-10 Budget Comparison
As of 3/31/10, the District has expensed 80.19% of expenditures and has
received 91.29% of revenue. (See Attachment)
Action:
7.
Discussion
20010-11Budget Update
The preliminary budget as of January 28 was $82,232,513 and included a
3.9% tax increase. The tax increase was comprised of the index at 2.9%
and an additional 1% increase through the use of PDE approved
exceptions. The proposed final 2010-11 budget is $82,155,197 and reflects
a tax increase of 3.71% for a millage rate of 22.4248. The administration will
continue to work on the budget. In accordance with the Pennsylvania
Department of Education’s time line the Proposed Final Budget will be
available for public inspection on May 7. The proposed final budget will be
available at all district buildings, public libraries and on the district’s web
site. A notice of intent to adopt the final budget will be advertised on May 17,
with the adoption date of May 27, 2010, at the May Legislative Meeting.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 22, 2010, Legislative Meeting
for approval.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on May 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
___
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
April 13, 2010
Subject:
April 13, 2010 – 9:00 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: William Montgomery
___________________________________________________________________
Also present: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Jeff Petit, John Hanna, William O’Donnell,
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino and Dennis Cinni
1.
Penn Fields Plantings
Ron Baldino is gather proposals for trees at the site.
Action: Discussion
2.
Provident Energy Savings Survey
Mr. Montgomery has requested a meeting with Provident Energy for further
discussion. He also directed the administration to research energy cost saving
measures such as motion sensors to reduce electrical costs and grants that may
offset some of the costs.
Action: Discussion
3.
Electricity Purchase Contract
Due to the deregulation of electricity the district will have the opportunity to
purchase electricity from various suppliers. Provident Energy is working with all
15 school districts in Delaware County to purchase electricity at a maximum
savings for all districts. This will require the district to lock in to pricing when the
market is favorable. The administration is seeking approval to lock in pricing to
gain savings for the district.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 22 Legislative Meeting for approval
4.
2010-11 Capital Projects Update
Dennis Cinni reviewed recent bid openings. The total for the bids was
approximately $19,000 below budget. The bid for the replacement of stairwell
flooring at Indian Lane Elementary School was over budget due to the need for
specialized equipment to perform the job and some additional painting.
a)
Bid openings were held on April 7, 2010, in the Education Center Board
Room. Construction Contract awards are recommended as follows:
Bleacher Replacement at Penncrest High School Gymnasium
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
Degler-Whiting, Inc
$98,656
$140,000
Gymnasium Fans at Penncrest High School
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
L. J. Paolella
$47,200
$45,000
Replacement of Stairwell Flooring at Indian Lane Elementary School
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
L. J. Paolella
$65,542
$45,000
Gymnasium Ductwork Replacement at Indian Lane Elementary School
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
Cook’s Service Company
$24,200
$25,000
Action: This item will be moved to the April 22, Legislative Meeting for approval.
b)
A bid opening for Intercom and Clock Systems in Penncrest High School,
Media Elementary School, and Glenwood Elementary School is scheduled
for April 14, 2010. Recommendation of the Construction Contract will be
made at the Legislative Meeting of April 22, 2010 provided it comes in at
or below budget.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 22, Legislative Meeting for approval
5.
SLMS Project Update
The district received PLANCON part F attachment C approval from PDE, which
allows the district to enter into contracts with the contractors. The contracts were
sent to Tom Kelly for review. A tentative notice to proceed may occur on April
15, pending approval from the solicitor. Ground breaking is scheduled for 9:30
a.m. on Friday, April 30, 2010.
Action: Discussion
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on May 11, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.
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:
April 20, 2010
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting of April 6, 2008
Board Members in attendance: J. Pettit, V. Barbato, P. Barry, N. Mackrides, Chair
Also in attendance: A. Callahan
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
The committee reviewed items to be included on the Agenda of the
Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors on April 22, 2010.
There was a discussion about the elimination of the Supervisor of Reading
position effective December 31, 2010. This item is included on the Personnel
Section of the Legislative Agenda of April 22, 2010.
Action: All items will be included on the agenda of the Legislative Meeting of
April 22, 2010, for a vote of the full Board of School Directors.
II.
Addition of One-on-One Instructional Assistant
The committee discussed a request to hire a one-on-one instructional
assistant to work with a 3rd grade student with Asperger’s Syndrome who has
school avoidance and anxiety issues. It has been recommended by the IEP
team that the student have an instructional assistant.
Action: The creation of this position will be included on the agenda of the
Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors on April 22, 2010, for a
vote of the full Board of School Directors.
III.
An executive session was held to discuss matters of Personnel.
The next session of the Personnel Committee will be held on May 4, 2010, at 8 PM
in the Board Room at the Education Center.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Date:
April 7, 2010
Subject:
April 6, 2010 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Fronduti
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna,
Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
Others in Attendance: Dr. Bluebello
Overnight Trips
Dr. Bluebello presented the following overnight trips for review:
•
State Envirothon Competition – (PHS) – 5/25-27/2010 Montour Preserve, Danville, PA.
The approximate cost to the district is $1,500, which covers transportation,
accommodations, and substitute fees.
•
Science Olympiad State Competition (SLMS) – 4/29 - 30/2010, Juniata College,
Huntingdon, PA. The approximate cost to the district is $3,483. which covers
transportation, accommodations, and substitute fees.
•
Science Olympiad State Competition (PHS) – 4/29 - 5/1/2010, Juniata College,
Huntingdon, PA. The approximate cost to the district is $4,032. which covers
transportation, accommodations, and substitute fees.
•
National History Day State Competition – 5/12 - 13/2010, Millersville University, The
approximate cost to the district is $1,397, which covers transportation, accommodations,
and substitute fees.
•
Science Olympiad National Tournament – 5/19 - 23/2010, University of Illinois. The
approximate cost to the district is $4,032. which covers transportation, accommodations,
and substitute fees.
•
PHS Student Leadership Club – 6/4 – 6/2010, Swallow Falls State Park, MD. The
approximate cost to the district is $204. which covers transportation, accommodations,
and substitute fees.
•
Penncrest Wrestling Camp – 7/11 - 15/2010, Bloomsburg University. There is no cost to
the district.
•
Penncrest Boys Basketball Camp – 7/30 - 8/1/2010, St. Joseph’s University. There is no
cost to the district.
•
Penncrest Football Camp – 7/30 - 8/1/2010, West Chester University. There is no cost to
the district.
•
Student Leadership Retreat – 11/20 - 22/2010, Stroudsburg, PA. The approximate cost
to the district is $1,916. which covers transportation and substitute fees.
Action: Approval will be on the April 2010 Legislative Agenda.
Chartwells Contract
Dr. Bluebello presented to the Board the draft proposals for the Chartwells Dining Services
Renewal contract for the 2010-11 school year. The Board requested additional information from
Chartwells including a year-to-date accounting of expenditures.
Action: Discussion to be continued at the Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April
13.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be May 4, 2010, at 9:00 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:
April 6, 2010
RE:
April 6, 2010, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, John Hanna, Nancy
Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
RTMSD Personnel in Attendance: Angela Gilbert, Steve Taylor
Proposed New Textbooks for 2010-2011
Dr. Taylor and Dr. Gilbert presented a list of proposed textbook purchases for the 20102011 school year. The Board must approve textbook purchases, according to policies
105, 107, and 109, which cover Curriculum Development, Adoption of Planned
Instruction, and Resource Materials. After the presentation, the Board gave permission
for the list of proposed textbook purchases to appear as a resolution on the April
legislative agenda. Purchases for 2010-2011 are proposed at a total of $147,000, which
is a savings of $105,000 from 2009-2010.
Contract Renewals for Online Subscriptions for 2010-2011
Dr. Taylor and Dr. Gilbert also presented a list of proposed contract renewals for online
subscriptions for 2010-2011. These subscriptions cover a variety of resources, but fall in
two general categories: resource materials used in the district’s libraries, such as the
Follett library operating system or the Facts on File database, and programs used
explicitly for instruction, such as KidBiz/TeenBiz. The Board gave permission for the list
of proposed contract renewals to appear as a resolution on the April legislative agenda.
The total of these purchases comes to about $160,000, a reduction of $6,000 from the
2009-2010 budget for this same purpose.
Preview of Summer Reading 2010
Dr. Taylor and Dr. Gilbert previewed the Summer Reading program for this coming
summer. Penncrest is changing several of the titles in order to promote a high level of
student motivation and to create stronger links to the existing curriculum. All but one of
the new titles is available in audio versions for students with reading disabilities. At
Springton Lake, the choice for the required reading for 8th grade has been expanded to
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include five titles. The 8th grade now also suggests a list of well-established American
and British authors for consideration as students choose their second required book.
The 6th and 7th grade selections remain the same. The elementary lists have been
expanded with a variety of titles which reflect current events, such as the Obama
presidency, and more diverse multi-cultural selections.
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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
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
April 16, 2010
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for April 13, 2010
Chairperson: Mr. Peter Barry
Board Members in attendance: Pete Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, John
Hanna, Linda Fox, Jeff Pettit, Bill Montgomery
Also in attendance: Patti Linden, Ron Harris, Grace Eves, Mack Johnson, Kim
McCann-Roller, Dennis Cini, Ron Baldino
Comparison of Infradapt and Cisco Telephone System Proposals
After a lengthy process of information gathering by Ron Harris and Patti Linden, Ron
presented two proposals for a district-wide telephone system upgrade. Both proposals
allow for a Voice Over IP solution in order to stay current with 21st Century technology
and continue to be cost effective. The two proposals presented were the top two
recommendations from the Technology Department after sorting out a multitude of other
factors. The proposal from Cisco totaled $408,493 for a complete district
implementation, while the Infradapt system totaled $246,706. The differences in the
costs are attributed to several factors. Infradapt is an open source solution which will
allow hardware from any state contract vendor and no hidden licensing fees. Cisco is a
proprietary system which will tie us to vendor hardware and additional licensing fees
when additions are needed. The two solutions presented were the most cost effective
out of all the ones researched. The timeline for this project is yet to be determined. The
Technology Department has polled other districts in the county and there appears to be
little consistency in this area. Cisco is a state contract vendor and with the Infradapt
system, we will be able to purchase hardware from a state contract vendor. At the next
committee meeting, the Technology Department will outline a timeline for the project,
the cost savings for the move to Voice Over IP, as well as the sources of funding for the
project.
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center Board
Room
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
March 25, 2010
April 6, 2010
April 13, 2010
April 22, 2010
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel
at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Session of, May 27, 2010, at Penncrest High
School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Presidential Announcement
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4/22/2010
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
b.
2.
Sarah Pettit, (.8) Speech Therapist, resignation
effective April 9, 2010.
Non-Instructional
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Elizabeth Coulter, Director of Title I Summer School
2010, effective July 6, 2010, at the annual salary of
$3,200.
2.
Recommend the Board approve the following
personnel to serve as ESY Staff effective July 6, 2010
through July 30, 2010:
Tiffany Bendistis
Teacher
$2,000
*Julia Geisel
Teacher
$2,000
*Melissa Hale
Teacher
$2,000
Suzanne Hemenway
Teacher
$2,000
Veronica Kurash
Teacher
$2,000
Lisa Petruzzelli
Teacher
$2,000
Victoria Blair
Inst Asst
$1,000
Jennifer Blythe
Inst Asst
$1,000
Joann Dougherty
Inst Asst
$1,000
Richard Epstein
Inst Asst
$1,000
Julia Gropp
Inst Asst
$1,000
Patricia Impagliazzo Inst Asst
$1,000
Diane Jordan
Inst Asst
$1,000
Eugenia Perich
Inst Asst
$1,000
Amanda Sessa
Inst Asst
$1,000
Elise Simonian
Inst Asst
$1,000
Barbara Snyder
Inst Asst
$1,000
*Susan Coyne
Tutor
$44.00/hour
*Being hired pending completion of pre-employment
paperwork.
IX. New Business
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4/22/2010
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (continued)
3.
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
3.
Karl Eilinsfeld, Substitute Bus Driver, effective March
26, 2010, at the rate of $20.29. Mr. Eilinsfeld is
assigned to the Transportation Department.
General
a.
b.
c.
Classification Change
1.
Nancy Fagan, from Substitute Bus Aide to Substitute
Bus Driver effective March 24, 2010 at the rate of
$20.29 per hour.
2.
Lisa McCallion, from Substitute Cafeteria Worker to
Cafeteria Trainee, effective March 24, 2010 as the
rate of $10.55 per hour. Ms. McCallion is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
Sabbatical Leave
1.
John Dixon requests a sabbatical leave for the 20102011 school year for the purpose of professional
development.
2.
Phoebe Simmington requests a sabbatical leave for
the 2010-2011 school year for the purpose of
professional development.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
IX. New Business
Annmarie Koveal, (.2) Long Term Substitute Teacher,
effective April 8, 2010 at the annual salary of
$8,840.40, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 pro-rated. Ms.
Koveal received her Bachelor’s Degree from King’s
College. She is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
William Carr, Springton Lake Middle school, Game
Attendant for the 2009-2010 school year at the rate of
$834.00.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
d.
Supplemental Contracts - continued
2.
Elaine Jay, Junior and Senior Prom Chaperone for
the 2009-2010 school year at the rate of $25.00 per
hour.
3.
Linda Kilpatrick, Junior and Senior Prom Chaperone
for the 2009-2010 school year at the rate of $25.00
per hour.
4.
Joseph Fisher, Springton Lake Middle School,
Intramural Instructor, at the rate of $27.00 per hour.
5.
William Carr, Springton Lake Middle School,
Intramural Instructor, at the rate of $27.00 per hour.
Elimination of Position
1.
e.
Secondary Reading Supervisor, elimination
position effective December 31, 2010.
of
Create 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 3rd grade
special education student who attends Indian Lane
Elementary School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
f.
Other
1.
B.
Resolve that the Board approve the agreement
between Rose Tree Media School District and the
Rose Tree Media Education Association for the period
September 1, 2009, through August 31, 2012,
Attachment B and the Early Retirement Incentive
Plan, Attachment C.
Overnight Trips
1.
State Envirothon Competition – Danville, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the State
Envirothon Competition in Danville, PA.
Background
This trip to Montour Preserve will take place on May 25 - 27, 2010.
The approximate cost to the district is $1,500, which covers
transportation, accommodations, and substitute fees.
2.
Science Olympiad State Competition – Juniata College
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the Science
Olympiad State Competition in Huntingdon, PA.
Background
This trip to Juniata College will take place on April 29 – 30, 2010.
The approximate cost to the district is $3,183 which covers
transportation, accommodations, and substitute fees.
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X.
Personnel
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
3.
Science Olympiad State Competition – Huntingdon, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the Science
Olympiad State Competition in Huntingdon, PA.
Background
This trip to Juniata College will take place on April 29 – May 1,
2010. The approximate cost to the district is $4,032 which covers
transportation, accommodations, and substitute fees.
4.
National History Day State Competition – Millersville, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the National
History Day Competition in Millersville, PA.
Background
This trip to Millersville University will take place on May 12 – 13,
2010. The approximate cost to the district is $1,397 which covers
transportation, accommodations, and substitute fees.
5.
Science Olympiad National Tournament – University of
Illinois
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the Science
Olympiad National Tournament in Champagne/Urbana, IL.
Background
This trip to the University of Illinois will take place on May 19 – 23,
2010. The approximate cost to the district is $4,032 which covers
transportation, accommodations, and substitute fees.
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XI.
Personnel
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
6.
Penncrest Leadership Club – Swallow Falls State Park, MD
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the PHS
Leadership Club to Swallow Falls State Park, MD.
Background
This trip to Swallow Falls State Park will take place on June 4 -6,
2010. The approximate cost to the district is $204 which covers
substitute fees.
7.
Penncrest Wrestling Camp – Bloomsburg University
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the Penncrest
Wrestling Team to attend wrestling camp at Bloomsburg University.
Background
The Penncrest Wrestling Team will attend the wrestling camp from
July 11 – 15, 2010. There is no cost to the district.
8.
Penncrest Boys Basketball Camp – St. Joseph’s University
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the Penncrest
Boys Basketball Team to attend basketball camp at St. Joseph’s
University.
Background
The Penncrest Boys Basketball Team will attend the basketball
camp from July 30 – August 1, 2010. There is no cost to the
district.
9.
Penncrest Football Camp – West Chester University
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the Penncrest
Football Team to attend football camp at West Chester University.
Background
The Penncrest Football Team will attend the football camp from
July 30 – August 1, 2010. There is no cost to the district.
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XII.
Personnel
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
10.
Student Leadership Retreat – Stroudsburg, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to Stroudsburg,
PA.
Background
The Student Leadership Retreat will be on November 20 – 22,
2010. The approximate cost to the district is $1,916 which covers
transportation and substitute fees.
11.
All-State PMEA Music Conference – Pittsburgh, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to Pittsburgh,
PA.
Background
Three Penncrest High School students (two Band and one Choral)
have qualified to participate in the All-State PMEA Music
Conference on April 21 – 24, 2010. The approximate cost to the
district is $2,352 which covers the registration fees for the
C.
Revised 2009-2010 School Calendar
Resolve, that the Board approve the revision to the 2009-2010 school year
calendar for staff. See Attachment D.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
a.
Construction Contract awards are recommended as follows:
Recommend the following bids be awarded in the categories
listed, such recommendation being the lowest bid received
from a responsible bidder, kind, quality and materials having
been considered.
Bleacher Replacement at Penncrest High School Gymnasium
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
Degler-Whiting, Inc
$98,656
$140,000
Gymnasium Fans at Penncrest High School
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
L. J. Paolella
$47,200
$45,000
Replacement of Stairwell Flooring at Indian Lane Elementary
School
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
L. J. Paolella
$65,542
$45,000
Gymnasium Ductwork Replacement at Indian Lane Elementary
School
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
Cook’s Service Company
$24,200
$25,000
Background
A Bid Opening was held on April 7, 2010, in the Education Center
Board Room. This was discussed at the April 13, 2010 Operations
Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards (cont’d)
b.
Intercom and Clock Systems at Penncrest High School,
Media Elementary and Glenwood Elementary
Recommend the following bid be awarded, such
recommendation being the lowest bid received from a
responsible bidder, kind, quality and materials having been
considered.
Contractor
Base Bid
Project Budget
Arose, Inc.
$305,000
$310,000
Background
A bid opening for Intercom and Clock Systems at Penncrest
High School, Media Elementary School, and Glenwood
Elementary School was held on April 14, 2010 at the
Education Center. This was discussed at the April 13, 2010
Operations Committee meeting.
B.
General
1.
2010-11 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Operating Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County Intermediate
Unit’s Operating Budget for the 2010-11 school year in an amount
of $7,507,647. Rose Tree Media's share is $77,428.
Background
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit approved its budget on
April 7. This represents a 3.38% increase over 2009-10. The
increase is due to increase costs for health care and retirement.
This item was discussed at the April 13, 2010 Finance Committee
Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
2010-11 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education
Funding and Service Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County Intermediate
Unit Special Education Program Budget for 2010-11 in the amount
of $26,274,597. Rose Tree Media’s share is estimated at
$1,476,689.
Background
The Special Education Program Budget for 2010-11 was approved
on April 7. This represents a 3.2% increase The IU services 48
students per year for a cost of $30,764 per student. This item was
discussed at the April 13, 2010 Finance Committee Meeting.
3.
2010-11 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County VocationalTechnical School Budget for the 2010-11 school year is
$10,899,940. Rose Tree Media's share is $447,267.
Background
The 2010-11 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools
Budget was approved on April 7. This represents a 3.45%
increase over the 2009-10 school year. The increase is due to
increases in health care and retirement benefits. This is an increase
from the current year amount of $423,247, due to an increase in
enrollment of Rose Tree Media students in Technical School
programs from 45 students to 51 students based on a three year
average enrollment. The 2010-11 Special Education Technical
Programs budget is $1,080,700 of which Rose Tree Media's share
is $74,900, which is an increase over the current year. This
increase represents the increase of 1.5 average daily membership
in this programs projected for next school year. This item was
discussed at the April 13, 2010 Finance Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Delaware County Community College 2010-11 Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County Community
College 2010-11 Budget in the amount of 93,855,316. The School
District’s Share is $1,179,483.
Background
The Delaware County Community College approved its 2010-11
budget on March 17. Under State law, the local sponsors’ obligation
for support of the community college’s operating budget is the total
operating balance after all other sources of revenue have been
deducted. Each sponsoring school district’s share of the local
sponsor appropriation is equal to its proportionate share of the total
real estate market valuation of all eleven sponsoring districts. This
represents a 1.77% increase. This item was discussed at the
April 13, 2010 Finance Committee Meeting.
5.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612… (Public
School Code section 609) when funds are not available for
a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another other may be made in the last nine
(9) months of the fiscal year by the Board.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Budgetary Transfers:
FY 10-20 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- Tuition
$7,650.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Professional Education Services- IU
$7,650.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover tuition payment.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 10-21 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction and Curriculum Development- Supplies
$4,500.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Student Activities-Travel
$4,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover travel costs for SLMS
Science Olympiad.
FY 10-22 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM: Instruction –Technical Services
AMOUNT: $3,594.00
FROM: Instruction –Supplies
AMOUNT: $300.00
TO:
Technology- new equipment
AMOUNT: $3,894.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase smartboards.
FY 10-23 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM: Instruction -Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,600.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- New Equipment
$2,600.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for new locking filing cabinets in the
guidance office.
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X.
Finance
C.
General
5.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 10-24 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction -Supplies
$1,500.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- Travel
$1,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for mileage reimbursements and
other travel expenses.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 13, 2010 Finance Committee
Meeting.
6.
Proposed Final 2010-2011General Fund Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Proposed Final 2010-2011
Budget for the Rose Tree Media School District in the amount
of
$82,155,197. The proposed final budget is based on a millage
increase of 3.71 percent for a millage rate of 22.4248. The
proposed final budget is subject to change prior to final budget
adoption on May 27, 2010.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 13, 2010 Finance
Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
On-Line Subscription Renewals
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the attached
list of on-line subscription renewals for use in the 2010-2011 school
year.
Online Program Grades Affected Access PA Membership (Library) Culturegrams by Proquest Databases for History by ABC‐CLIO (Library) Databases for Literature, History, Health, and General Reference by Gale/Cengage Learning (Library) Follett Software (Library System Management) Gizmos (Science) InfoBase – Facts on File Database (Library) KidBiz/TeenBiz (Reading) Newsbank Database for Current Events (Library) Noodle Tools (Library) Odyssey (Compass Learning Math) Reading A‐Z (Reading) Rosetta Stone (various languages for ESL) Scholastic Grolier Encyclopedia (Library) Science Resource Center Study Island (Math) WebAssign (Science) World Book Encyclopedia (Library) K‐12 K‐12 K‐12 6‐12 K‐12 6‐8 9‐12 1‐10 9‐12 9‐12 3‐8 K‐5 6‐12 K‐12 9‐12 9‐11 11‐12 K‐12 Background
Under Policy 109, the Board of School Directors approves resource
materials for use in Rose Tree Media schools. The renewals listed above
also represent contracts which must be approved by the Board. They
provide a variety of resources, but fall in two general categories: resource
materials used in the district’s libraries, such as the Follett library
operating system or the Facts on File database, and programs used
explicitly for instruction, such as KidBiz/TeenBiz. Purchases for 20102011 are proposed at a total of just under $160,000, which is a reduction
of about $6,000 from 2009-2010. Renewals are all dependent on final
approval of the 2010-2011 budget.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Textbooks
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the attached
list of textbooks for use beginning in the 2010-2011 school year.
Subject Area Course Title (Publisher) English ELA Grade 7 Music Science AP Music Theory Environmental Science Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Penguin) Practical Beginning Theory (JW Pepper & Son) Environmental Science: How the World Works and Your Place in It (LeBel) Modern Earth Science (Holt, Reinhart, and Winston) Biology (Holt McDougal) A History of Western Society (Bedford/St. Martin’s) Caesar Chavez: A Biography (Greenwood Press) The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century (STRATFOR) Siddhartha (Penguin) Persepolis (Random House) TBD Social Studies World Languages Environmental Science Biology AP Europe Modern America International Relations Global Studies Global Studies Chinese I Background
In compliance with Policy 108, the Board of School Directors
approves textbooks for use in Rose Tree Media schools.
Purchases for 2010-2011 are proposed at a total of $147,000,
which is a savings of $105,000 from 2009-2010. Purchases are all
dependent on final approval of the 2010-2011 budget.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Provident Energy Electricity Procurement Authorization
Resolve, that the board approve authorizing and directing action
necessary for the procurement of electricity for the fiscal years
2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, and/or 2012-13; designating the
Director of Management Services and or superintend for the
purpose of procuring electricity; designating independent third-party
consultant, Provident Energy. The Board has previously determined
it to be in its best interest to make necessary electricity purchases
for the ongoing operation of its facilities by the authorization, use,
and execution of purchases in consultation with its independent
third-party consultant, Provident Energy. The School District has
determined that combining purchase requirements with other like
governmental units and school districts to be in its best interest.
The Board does hereby authorize and direct a full accounting of all
purchases under this resolution on a quarterly basis beginning with
the quarter ending January 1, 2010.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 13, Operations Committee
Meeting
10.
Earth Engineering – Construction Testing Services
Resolve, that the board approve Earth Engineering, Inc to perform
construction testing services on the Springton Lake Middle School
project in an amount not to exceed $55,000
Background
This item was discussed at the March 16, Operations Committee
Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
Tri-State Balancing – HVAC Testing and Balancing Services
Resolve, that the board approve Tri-State Balancing, Inc to perform
HVAC testing and balancing services on the Springton Lake Middle
School project in an amount not to exceed $77,900.
Background
This item was discussed at the March 16, Operations Committee
Meeting.
12.
Prom Venue Contract – Drexelbrook Catering and Banquet Facility
Resolve, that the board approve the contract with the Drexelbrook
Catering and Banquet Facility as the venue for the 2011 Penncrest
High School prom.
Background
Funding for Penncrest proms at Drexelbrook is at no cost to the
district. The funding is through Penncrest High School students.
13.
Pennsylvania Emergency Manangement Agency Authorization
Resolve, that the Board approve the Superintendent as the
designation agent for the recovery of funds for snow emergency
declaration DR1898 from the Pennsylvania Emergency
Management Agency.
Background
The district has applied to the Pennsylvania Emergency
Management Agency for reimbursement for part of the costs
related to the snow emergency that occurred this past winter. The
reimbursement is approximately $37,000.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
14.
PLANCON F
Resolve, that the School Board acknowledge approval from the PA
Department of Education for PLANCON F “Construction
Documents” for the Springton Lake Middle School. Attachment D.
Background
The approval of PLANCON F from the Department of Education
authorizes the proper bidding of the project and constitutes
approval for entering into the contracts.
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Attachment A
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE
ROSE TREE MEDIA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Term of Agreement:
3 years, September 1, 2009 through
August 3, 2012
Salary Increases:
2009-2010 – 2.55%
2010-2011 – 2.95%
2011-2012 – 2.99%
Supplementals:
2009-2010 – 0%
2010-2011 – 2.2%
2011-2012 – 2.2%
Tuition Reimbursement:
$10,000 increase to the tuition reimbursement
fund each year of agreement
Medical Insurance:
Change from Personal Choice 10/20/70 to
Personal Choice 20/30/70 effective July 1, 2010
9% premium co-pay increasing to 10% on last day
of contract. This change in medical plan
combined with the change in the RX Plan will
result in savings of approximately $449,000
over the term of the contract.
Prescription:
Change from $5/10 RX plan to $10/20 RX Plan.
Language Changes:
Modifications in language related to class
coverage, tuition reimbursement and involuntary
transfers.
Teacher Year:
From 192 days to 190 days as follows:
2009-2010 - 190 Days
2010-2012 - 189 Days
Effective 2012-2013 School Year – Return to 190
Days
Increase of ½ hour two days per month effective
with 2010-2011 school year. This is equivalent
to 10 hours per year, slightly more than one
day per year.
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Attachment B
RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PLAN – ROSE TREE MEDIA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
2010-2011 School Year
Each Rose Tree Media Education Association member who retires from the Rose Tree Media
School District in accordance with the regulations of the Public School Employee’s Retirement
System shall be eligible for an insurance benefit as set forth below.
Eligibility
A.
The applicant has submitted a letter of intent to retire to the District Superintendent
between January 1, 2011, and March 1, 2011.
B.
The applicant will, during the fiscal year of his or her retirement, complete at least 10
years of continuous full-time employment with the Rose Tree Media School District as a
permanent member of the instructional staff.
C.
Eligible employee will terminate employment with Rose Tree Media School District on or
before June 30, 2011.
D.
Eligible employee must actually retire pursuant to the Public School Employees’
Retirement Code within 60 days of termination of employment in the district.
E.
Eligible employee qualifies for superannuation under the Pennsylvania Public School
Employees Retirement Code or has attained the age of 55 by July 1, 2011.
Incentive
A.
Provided that an eligible retiree has met all of the requirements for the district Retirement
Incentive Plan, the following incentive will be paid as indicated:
1.
A one time lump sum of $10,000 will be deposited into a Health Retirement Plan
(Section 109 IRS Code) administered by Kades-Margolis Corporation. There will be
no cash options. In addition the district will make a contribution into the Health
Retirement Account in the amount of $6500 annually. Payments will be made on a
quarterly basis
2. Upon attainment of age 65, the retirement payment will be reduced to $2500
annually. The reduction will become effective with the quarterly payment
immediately following the 65th birthday.
3. Payments will continue for a maximum of seven years or until the death of the
retiree, whichever is sooner.
B.
There must be a minimum of ten (10) participants in order to implement this retirement
incentive plan.
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Total New Teacher Days: 198
Total Teacher Days:
*193
S
M
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
August 2009
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
4
11
18
25
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
S
M
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2009-2010 SCHOOL CALENDAR
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
2
9
16
23
30
7
14
21
28
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
1
8
15
22
2
9
16
23
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
5
12
19
26
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
F
7
14
21
28
S
1
8
15
22
29
S
M
March 2010
T
W
T
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
S
6
13
20
27
October 2009
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
S
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
F
S
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
S
M
January 2010
T
W
T
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
F
S
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 20
May 2010
T
W T
4
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
S
Teacher Days: 17
Student Days: 17
S
M
22
Student Days: 22
3
10
17
24
5
12
19
26
5
12
19
26
S
Teacher Days:
M
4
11
18
25
S
19
16
S
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 19
Key:
4
11
18
25
S
February 2010
T
W T
F
3
10
17
24
31
3
10
17
24
December 2009
T
W T
F
M
M
2
9
16
23
30
November 2009
T
W
T
F
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 18
S
1
8
15
22
29
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
1
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 18
S
September 2009
T
W T
F
Total Student Days: *184
M
June 2010
T
W
T
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
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S
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
19
19
S
M
T
April 2010
W
T
F
S
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
3
10
17
24
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
19
July 2010
T
W T
1
6
7
8
13
14 15
20
21 22
27
28 29
F
2
9
16
23
30
S
3
10
17
24
31
S
M
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
20
Teacher Days: 17
Student Days: 16
No School - Holiday
Full Inservice Day
Half Day for Students
December 24-31
December 24-25
December 31
January 1
January 18
January 29
August 25-28
New Teacher Orientation .5/28
August 31-Sept. 3 - Teacher Inservice
September 1
Opening Day/Staff Inservice
February 11
September 7
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
September 8
First Day of School K-12
February 12
September 28
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
November 3
No School Students - Teacher’s
February 15
Inservice
February 25-26
November 24
Parent Conferences K-8
SLMS 10:55 a.m. Early Dismissal
March 29-April 2
No School Elementary K-5
April 1-2
November 25
Parent Conferences K-8
April 5
No School for Students
May 28
November 26-27
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
May 31
Student/Teacher Holiday
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Semester Ends, Early
Dismissal Grades 6-12
PC 11:00, SLMS 11:50
Early Dismissal for Elementary
Students only 12:20 p.m.
No School for Students/Teacher
Inservice
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Elementary ConferencesNo School K-5
Student/Teacher Holiday
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
No School for Students/ Flex
No School for Students / Flex
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
June 21 Early Dismissal, Elementary Only
12:00 p.m.
June 22 Last Day Students, Early Dismissal
PC - 10:15, SL - 11:00, E - 12:00
June 23 Last Day for Teachers
July 5
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
*These year-end dates allow for three emergency
school closings during the 2009-2010 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 three school
closings are used prior to January 31, 2010, the
district will use President’s Day (February 15, 2010)
as a makeup day.
Official School Holidays are Dec. 24, 28, 29, 30, and
31, 2009.