ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
March 4, 2010 – Rescheduled from
February 25, 2010
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
III.
Eagle Scout Award – Timothy L. Douglas
"Going Green & Clean at "The Lake" – presented by Sixth Graders: Paige
Purnell and Marina Parsons, Seventh Grader: Caroline Weathers, Eighth
Grader: Riley George, and sponsor: Susan Griffin
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of January 28, 2010
Special Legislative Meeting of February 2, 2010
Bus Bid Meeting Minutes – February 17, 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
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.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Supplemental Contracts – See Attachments A & B
b.
Create New Position
c.
Other
Overnight Trips
1.
Future Business Leaders of America – Hershey, PA
2.
Penncrest High School Concert & Jazz Bands – New York City, NY
Finance
A.
B.
C.
D.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
Bid Award
General
1.
Audit for Fiscal year Ending June 30, 2009
2.
Budgetary Transfers
3.
Penncrest High School, Glenwood elementary School and Rose
Tree Elementary School – Roof Replacement Professional
Services
4.
Contract with Dr. Peter Christie
5.
Contract with the Devereux Foundation Education Program
6.
Contract with the Devereux Kanner Center
7.
Contract with the Timothy School
8.
Speech and Language Therapy Agreement Addendum
9.
School Board Policy #606 Waiver – 2008-09 Lien List
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Financials for January 2010
Bill lists for January 2010
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XI.
Adjournment
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at
6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting of March 25, 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
January 28, 2010
Minutes of the January 28, 2010 Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
Roll Call
Students:
John Hanna, President
Peter Barry
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Nancy Mackrides
William Montgomery
William O’Donnell
Jeffrey Pettit
Daniel Belk
Michele Schapire
Christine Sowa
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
Karen Daugherty, Principal, RTE
Bill Dougherty, Principal, GWE
Susan Evans, Ass’t. Principal, PHS
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Angela Gilbert, Dir. Elem. Teaching & Learning
Rick Gregg, Principal PHS
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Ralph Harrison, Ass’t Principal PHS
Joanne Horan, Reading Supervisor
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Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
Mack Johnson, Management Specialist for
SMS and FMS
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools
Maria Kotch, Principal, MES
Kim McCann-Roller, Info. Tech. Spec.
Chip Olinger, Athletic Director
Roxanne Schupp, Supervisor of Bus. Oper.
Steve Taylor, Dir. Sec. Teaching & Learning
Katherine White, Principal, MES
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II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2009
Mr. Montgomery moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009 -10 – 63
Resolved, that that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes
of December 17, 2009.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
B.
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery, Jeffrey Pettit
None
Bid Opening Meeting - Buses - of December 14, 2009
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Barry seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009 -10 – 64
Resolved, that that the Board approve the Bid Opening Meeting – Buses
Minutes of December 14, 2009.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Eagle Scouts of America – Steven D. Hamilton, Joseph K. Hooker,
David A. Malman, Thomas C. Rosenberger and Robert C. Wickline.
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-10 – 65
Resolve, that the Board present Steven D. Hamilton, Joseph K. Hooker,
David A. Malman, Thomas C. Rosenberger and Robert C. Wickline the
Rose Tree Media Award for achieving Eagle Scout Rank.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
B.
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery, Jeffrey Pettit
None
William D. Montgomery – School Board Director for 16 Years
Linda Kinsler-Fox moved and Nancy Mackrides seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 – 66
Resolve, that the Board recognize William Montgomery for his 16 years
of service to the Rose Tree Media School District.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
IV.
AYES:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery, Jeffrey Pettit
NAYS:
None
Educational Presentation
A.
True Colors – An Insight Into Our Learning Styles – presented by Rose
Tree Elementary School
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V.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports - In Official Legislative Minutes of January 28, 2010.
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of
January 28, 2010.
F.
Solicitor’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of January 28, 2010.
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-10 – 67
Resolve, that the Board authorize settlement of two tax appeals in accordance
to the attachment in Mr. Kelly’s report.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
G.
VI.
AYES:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
NAYS:
None
President’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of January 28, 2010.
Scheduled Presentations
A.
B.
RTMEA – Sandy Staiger
Healthy Communities Initiative – Dana Riker
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3. General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 - 68
Resolve, that the Board approve the following New Business:
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
b.
Robert Casey, English Teacher, ERC, resignation
effective December 23, 2009.
Non-Instructional
1.
Sandra Purcell, Support Staff I, Penncrest High
School, deceased December 4, 2009.
2.
Deborah King, Food Service, Media Elementary,
resignation effective December 16, 2009.
3.
Isobel Nation, Support Staff II, Springton Lake
Middle School, resignation effective January 18,
2010.
4.
Nicole Dawson, Food Service, Penncrest High
School, resignation effective December 23, 2009.
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2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following to
serve as Homebound Instructors for the 2009-2010
school year at the rate of $44.00 per hour:
Jeanine Williamson
Kim Interlin
Cheryl Lund
2.
Richard Joers, Long Term Substitute Language Arts
Teacher, effective February 1, 2010 through March
19, 2010, at the annual salary of $44,202*,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 to be pro-rated. Mr. Joers
served as a Long Term Substitute for the first
semester. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from
Skidmore College and is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School replacing Jennifer McLeod who
is on leave.
3.
Amy Tricome, Long Term Substitute Language Arts
Teacher for the second semester effective February
1, 2010 at the annual salary of $44,202*, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step1 to be pro-rated for the second
semester. Ms. Tricome received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Kutztown University. She is assigned
to Penncrest High School replacing Deanna Dachiu
who is on leave.
4.
Colleen Hoy, Long Term Substitute Special
Education Teacher, effective February 1, 2010 for
the second semester at the annual salary of
$44,202, Bachelor’s/Step 1 to be pro-rated for the
first semester. Ms. Hoy served as a Long Term
Substitute during the 2008-2009 school year and
the first semester of 2001-2010. She received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Cabrini College. She is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Mary
Ann Grassano who was reassigned.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Cynthia Santa Maria, Secretary I, Special
Education, effective January 5, 2010, at the annual
salary of $28,956.52. Ms. Santa Maria is assigned
to Penncrest High School replacing Charron Verica
who was reassigned.
2.
Heather Johnson, (.5) Personal Instructional
Assistant, Support Staff II, effective January 29,
2010, at the rate of $14.49. Ms. Johnson is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Allison
Koechig who was reassigned.
3.
Nariman Shaer, Cafeteria Trainee, effective January
14, 2010 at the rate of $10.55 per hour. Ms. Shaer
is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Nicole Dawson who resigned.
4.
Recommend approval for the following personnel to
serve as Substitute Custodians for the 2009-2010
school year at the rate of $12.00 per hour:
Jack Dunne
Paul Griglione
Kevin McCullough
Cathy Lejman
3.
David Leonard
Andrea Pedrick
Diane Burgess
Trenae Bowers
Cindy Phipps
Mary Grasty
Mike Bacon
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
Mary Ann Grassano, from .5 FTE to .8 FTE, (.5)
Special Education Teacher and (.3) GATE Program,
effective January 4, 2010. Ms. Grassano is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
2.
Mary Belle Patton, from .3 Contract and .7 LTS to
1.0 contract Grade 6 Language Arts Teacher,
effective January 4, 2010. Ms. Patton is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Kathy
White who was reassigned.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change (cont’d)
3.
Cassie Dickmann, from 1.0 to .5 Support Staff II,
effective January 11, 2010. Ms. Dickmann is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
4.
Amy McKernan, from Substitute Cafeteria to
Cafeteria Trainee effective January 12, 2010 at the
rate of $10.55. Ms. McKernan is assigned to Indian
Lane replacing Debbie King who resigned.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Christina Penning requests an unpaid leave of
absence for purposes of child rearing commencing
March 29, 2010 and terminating June 30, 2010.
2.
Sarah Pettit requests an unpaid leave of absence
for purposes of child rearing commencing March 10,
2010 and terminating June 30, 2010.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell,
None
Jeffrey Pettit
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Barry seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 – 69
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Stefan Dashkiwsky, rescind appointment as Girls
Freshman Basketball Coach, Penncrest High
School.
2.
Christa Consadene, rescind appointment as All
School Musical Sponsor, Penncrest High School.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy
Mackrides, William Montgomery, William O’Donnell, Jeffrey
Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
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Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Thomas Durant, Girls Freshman Basketball Coach,
Penncrest High School at the annual salary of
$4,125.00.
2.
Eileen McIntyre, Chorus Director, Rose Tree
Elementary at the annual salary of $1,248.00.
3.
Alexander Perilli, (.5) New Teacher Mentor at the
annual salary of $525.00.
4.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Penncrest Professional Personnel to serve as Event
Chaperones for the 2009-2010 school year at the
rate of $55.00 per event:
Susan Coates
Debra Schnaars
5.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Penncrest Non-Instructional Personnel to serve as
Event Chaperones for the 2009-2010 school year at
the rate of $18.33 per hour:
Elise Ettien
Michele Frisoli
Elaine Jay
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Linda Kilpatrick
Diane Swantek
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
6.
Eileen McIntyre, Handchime Choir Director, Rose
Tree Elementary, at the rate of $417.00.
7.
Keith Sharp, Art Club Sponsor,
Elementary, at the rate of $156.00.
8.
Recommend Board approval of the salary correction
for the following All School Musical Sponsors from 8
units to 11 units:
Patrick Murphy
Jeanette Verdeur
Glenwood
$1,606.00
$1,529.00
9.
Jacklyn Arbutina, Knitting Club Sponsor, Indian
Lane Elementary at the annual salary of $69.50.
10.
Karen Venuto, Knitting Club Sponsor, Indian Lane
Elementary at the annual salary of $69.50.
11.
Recommend Board approval for the following Indian
Lane Elementary personnel to serve as Student
Council Advisors for the 2009-2010 school year at
the annual salary of $417.00:
Jacklyn Arbutina
Karen Venuto
12.
Sue Hendrixson
Lindsi Ciufetelli, All School Musical Sponsor,
Penncrest High School at the annual salary of
$417.00. Ms. Ciufetelli is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 – 71
Further resolve the Board approve the following:
e.
Other
1.
Recommend Board approval of the Agreement
between Rose Tree Media School District and the
Bus Drivers/Custodial Maintenance Association July
1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. See Attachment A
in Official Legislative Minutes of January 28, 2010.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the following
Springton Lake Middle School Game Worker rates
for the 2009-2010 school year:
Game Worker Position
Rate
Crowd Control
Scoreboard Operator
Timer
Starter
3.
GAME WORKER POSITION
V Football Timer
V Football Announcer
V Football Tickets
V Football Chains
JV Football Timer
JV Football Chains
FR Football Timer
FR Football Chains
V/JV Hockey Timer
V Boys Soccer Timer
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$30.00
$40.00
$30.00
$50.00
Approximate
Hours
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
Hourly Rate
$15.00
$20.00
$15.00
$25.00
Recommend Board approval of the following
Penncrest High School Game Worker rates for the
2009-2010 school year:
Approximate
Hours per
Event
DISTRICT
Hourly
Rate
NONDISTRICT
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
1.5
1.5
$51.50
$51.50
$40.50
$41.00
$43.50
$41.00
$43.50
$41.00
$56.50
$43.50
$17.17
$17.17
$13.50
$13.67
$14.50
$13.67
$14.50
$13.67
$18.83
$14.50
$45.50
$45.50
$35.50
$36.00
$38.50
$36.00
$38.50
$36.00
$49.50
$38.50
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V Girls Soccer Timer
Soccer Timer Night
V/JV Volley Ball Timer
FR Volley Ball timer
V/JV Girls Lacrosse Timer
V Boys Lacrosse Timer
Lacrosse Timer Night
Track/Dual Head Timer
Track Tri Head Timer
Track/Dual Attendant
Track/Tri Attendant
V/JV Boys Basketball Timer
V/JV Boys Basketball Scorer
V/JV Boys Basketball Tickets
V/JV B. Basketball Crowd Control
FR Basketball Timer
FR Basketball Scorer
V/JV Girls Basketball Timer
V/JV Girls Basketball Scorer
V/JV Girls Basketball Tickets
V/JV G. Basketball Crowd Control
V/JV Wrestling Timer/Announcer
V/JV Wrestling Tickets
V/JV Wrestling Crowd Control
Coed Swimming Scorer/Announcer
1.5
3.0
3.0
1.5
3.0
1.5
1.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.0
$43.50
$61.50
$56.50
$28.50
$56.50
$43.50
$61.50
$39.00
$49.50
$42.50
$46.50
$57.50
$57.50
$35.50
$38.50
$31.50
$38.50
$57.50
$57.50
$35.50
$38.50
$56.50
$35.50
$36.50
$56.50
$14.50
$20.50
$18.83
$18.83
$18.83
$14.50
$20.50
$13.29
$14.14
$12.14
$13.29
$19.17
$19.17
$17.75
$12.83
$10.50
$14.50
$19.1
$19.17
$17.75
$12.83
$22.60
$14.20
$14.60
$18.83
$38.50
$56.50
$49.50
$24.50
$49.50
$38.50
$56.50
$39.00
$42.50
$36.50
$9.51
$49.50
$59.50
$33.50
$33.50
$27.50
$38.50
$49.50
$49.50
$33.50
$33.50
$49.50
$33.50
$33.50
$49.50
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Other
Nancy Mackrides moved and Bill O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
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4.
Resolve the Board approve the settlement of
Grievance #09/10-1 between Rose Tree Media
School District and the Rose Tree Media
Secretaries and Educational Support Personnel
Association. See Attachment B in Official Legislative
Minutes of January 28, 2010.
The aforementioned resolution was adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell,
Jeffrey Pettit
5.
Expulsion of Student #21080
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009 – 10 – 73
Resolve, that student #21080 be permanently expelled
from the Rose Tree Media School District effective January
29, 2010, pursuant to the waiver of the Due Process
Hearing signed by student and parents.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament – Athens, PA
2.
NASC lead Conference – Washington, D.C.
3.
German Immersion Weekend, Deutschfest 2010 – Jamison, PA
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 - 74
Resolve, that the Board approve the following overnight trips:
1.
2.
Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament – Athens, PA
NASC Lead Conference –Washington, D.C.
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the NASC
Lead Conference in Washington, D.C.
3.
German Immersion Weekend, Deutschfest 2010 –Jamison, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to German
Immersion Weekend – Deutschfest 2010, in Jamison, PA.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards – None
General
1.
Donations
2.
Budgetary Transfers
3.
DCCC Trustee Appointments
4.
2010-2011 Proposed Preliminary General Fund Budget
See Attachment C in Official Legislative Minutes of
January 28, 2010
5.
Web Hosting agreement – See Attachment D in
Official Legislative Minutes of January 28, 2010
6.
Licensed Software Upgrade – See Attachment E in
Official Legislative Minutes of January 28, 2010
7.
2010-2011 Capital Projects Engineering Proposal – See
Attachment F in Official Legislative Minutes of January 28, 2010
8.
2008-2009-00-B-8 Conversion to a Numeric Grading System
9.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
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Resolve the Board approve the following Finance section:
A.
Purchasing
1.
B.
Bid Awards – None
.
General
1.
Donation
Further resolve, that the Board accept the donation of a
smart board from a Media Elementary staff member
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2.
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 10-11 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Operation of Bldg Services - Supplies
$2,000.00
TO:
Operation of Bldg Services – Repairs and
Maintenance
$2,000.00
AMOUNT:
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of refinishing
the SLMS gym floor.
FY 10-12 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- Supplies
$2,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- Travel
$2,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for mileage reimbursements
and other travel expenses.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
DCCC Trustee Appointments
Further resolve, that the Board approve the appointment of
Stephen F. Gambescia to fill an unexpired term that runs through
June 2011 and Ellen T. Reap to the fill the full term, which runs
through June 2015.
4.
2010-2011 Proposed Preliminary General Fund Budget
Further resolve, that the Board approve the 2010-2011 Proposed
Preliminary General Fund Budget. See Attachment C in Official
Legislative Minutes of January 28, 2010.
5.
Web Hosting Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Renewal Addendum
to the Master Agreement between Schoolwires, Inc. and Rose
Tree Media School District to provide Licensed Software and
Web Hosting Service to the district for a term of three (3) years
commencing on July 1, 2010. The Renewal Addendum fee is in
an amount not to exceed $25,700.00. See Attachment D in
Official Legislative Minutes of January 28, 2010.
6.
Licensed Software Upgrade
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Addendum to the
Master Agreement between Schoolwires, Inc. and Rose Tree
Media School District to provide Licensed Software upgrade to
the district for a term of seven (7) months commencing on
December 1, 2009. There is no fee for this Addendum. See
Attachment E in Official Legislative Minutes of January 28, 2010.
7.
2010-2011 Capital Projects Engineering Proposal
Further resolve, that the Board approve the proposal from
Bonnett Associates Inc. for capital engineering services. See
Attachment F in Official Legislative Minutes of January 28, 2010.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
2008-2009-99-B-8 - Conversion to a Numeric Grading System
Further resolve, that the Board rescind the portion of resolution
2008-2009-99-B-8 which refers to conversion to a numeric
grading system:
That grades be reported as numerical values to the first decimal
(e.g., 93.6) rather than as letter grades on the report card..
9.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Holcomb
Behavioral Health Systems for STAR Coordinator services at
Penncrest High School, January 4, 2010, through June 25, 2010.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
X.
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
Finance
C.
Financials for December 2009
D.
Bill Lists for December 2009
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009 -10 – 76
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
C.
Financial Reports
December
December
December
December
2009
2009
2009
2009
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Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
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D.
Bill Lists
December
2009 General Fund Bill List
$ 1,618,801.85
December
2009 Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
25,859.10
December
2009 GOB Series 2007 A & B
$
481.25
December
2009 Imprest Fund
$
5,089.50
December
2009 Activities/Special Revenue Fund $
20,343.64
$
1,670,575.34
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
XI.
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
Adjournment
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 - 77
Resolved, 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, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board of School Directors Secretary
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Special Legislative Agenda
I.
Call to Order
February 2, 2010
Pledge of Allegiance
8:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Board Members in Attendance:
John Hanna, President
Veronica Barbato
Peter Barry
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Nancy Fronduti
Nancy Mackrides
William Montgomery
Jeff Pettit
Public Comment
II.
Fact Finding Vote
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 - 78
Resolve, that the Board accept the January 25, 2010, Fact-Finding Report
between the Rose Tree Media School District and the Rose Tree Media
Education Association.
The aforementioned resolution was declared defeated by the Chair, the
roll call vote being:
AYES:
None
NATS:
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduit, John hanna, Nancy Mackrides
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
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III.
Adjournment
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 - 79
Resolve, 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:
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduit, John hanna, Nancy Mackrides
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
NAYS:
None
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BID OPENING MINUTES
February 17, 2010
A bid opening was held on February 17, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in the Education
Center, 308 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Bonnie Kinsler, Transportation Director, Phil Quinzi, Garage
Supervisor, Roxanne Schupp, Supervisor of Business Operations, Grace Eves,
Board Secretary, and 2 bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
1 – 48 Passenger Wheelchair School Bus
3 – 48 Passenger Conventional School Buses
2 – 72 Passenger Conventional School Buses
Rohrer Bus Sales
Duncannon, PA 17020
Wolfington Body Company, Inc.
Exton, PA 19341
Brightbill Body Works, Inc.
Lebanon, PA
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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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – February 25, 2010
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Library
Glenwood Library Technician, Kathy Cook, participated in the second session of this
year’s Delaware County Book Review Program at Upper Darby High School. Publishers
provide copies of brand new titles, and librarians may keep those books they review.
Mrs. Cook obtained seventeen recently-published titles for the Glenwood library, including
non-fiction, novels, and picture books valued at over $230.00!
MUSIC
Three of Glenwood’s fifth graders were accepted by audition to attend Songfest 2010 at
Swarthmore High School. The three students who will be attending are: Jessica Fine,
Katie Phillips and Brianna Ranieri. Sarah Sweeney was a close runner-up.
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The fourth graders will be presenting their “Celebration of Music” Concert on March 25 ,
at 2:30 in Glenwood’s cafeteria. The show will highlight what the children have been
learning in music class this year. There will be a variety of songs and dances which are
sure to entertain you. Parents and friends are invited.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten, with the help of the entire Glenwood community, collected over 150 cans of
food for the "Souper Bowl of Caring" food drive. The food was supposed to be collected
on Super Bowl Sunday, but due to the snowstorm it was collected the following Saturday.
The food was then sent to The Loaves and Fishes food pantry in Prospect Park.
Kindergarten also celebrated Valentine's Day with a healthy red snack of apples and red
grapes while getting our hearts up and pumping while dancing to our favorite love songs.
We also celebrated the 100 Day of School by making Fruit Loop necklaces, predicting
what we will look like in 100 years and imagining what we would do with $100. We owe a
special thank you to all the parents who helped make this day such a success.
First grade
First graders at Glenwood celebrated the 100th day of school. Each first grader created a
poster displaying 100 in various ways...100 stars in the sky, 100 fish in the ocean, 100
candles on a cake, etc. The first graders traveled to each first grade class room to do a
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special 100th day project or activity. The 100th day was filled will lots of great 100th day
crafts, and fun activities.
Second Grade
Second grade culminated their Economics unit by hosting a Marketplace in their
classrooms. Each child opened his or her own store, in the marketplace, and sold a good
or a service. In the Marketplace, there were personalized cards, homemade brownies,
desk cleaning services, and other interesting goods and services. Using imitation money,
we purchased items and made change. The children and the Glenwood staff were
excellent consumers!
Second Grade
Second graders have taken a field trip to Media Theater to see "The Emperor's New
Clothes" as a complement to the Language Arts curriculum. Second graders will take
part in a "Green Foods Day" March 17th. A variety of green foods will be tasted, sorted,
graphed and evaluated. In tune with the district's Wellness Policy and St. Patrick's Day,
the majority of the foods will be fruits and vegetables.
Third grade
Kathy Cook read two books to the students while they were in the library. The books she
read were written by a boy who is now in third grade. He published his first book when he
was in first grade and has now published two more. He and his family would like to let
other kids know that they, too, can dream big and get published. They are sponsoring a
contest for elementary school students to write their own books with the top winner
getting to have his or her book published and sold online. Our students are taking part in
this contest. During February, they wrote books by either revising something they had
previously written or drafting a whole new story complete with pictures. Two winners were
chosen form each grade level and their books will be proudly displayed in Glenwood's
library.
Fourth Grade
The fourth grade is embracing the Chinese culture by celebrating one of China’s most
celebrated holidays. Fourth graders will be celebrating the Chinese New Year: Year of
the Tiger with a local artist. Mrs. Tsai and Da Shin Restaurant will be visiting Glenwood
to bring to life the essence of their culture. Students will learn to speak, sing, and write
the Chinese language. They will learn about her native country through her artwork, as
well as become artists themselves as they make and decorate their own red envelopes.
The fourth grade will also experience eating a traditional Chinese meal.
Fifth Grade
Students in Fifth Grade are participating in the annual NAACP poster contest. This year's
theme is "Taking A Chance For A Better World.” Students may choose to highlight a
historical person, place, or event. The Media Area Unit NAACP will judge the posters and
there will be an awards ceremony on Saturday, February 20, at 11:00 a.m. The location
has yet to be announced.
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INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Indian Lane is preparing for a Mid-Winter Festival hosted by the PTG. This Friday night
they will feature delicious food with a carnival flavor and games for kids of all ages. There
will be competitions, face painting, a moon bounce and many fun prizes for everyone.
For grownups, there will be a silent auction with tickets to sporting events and restaurant
gift certificates among other exciting items and some amazing raffle prizes as well.
Geography Bee
Indian Lane kicked off the New Year with our annual Geography Bee. Each year
thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee
using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to
encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in
the subject, and increase public awareness about geography. Twenty-three, previously
selected 5th grade students competed in numerous rounds of questions with the winner
receiving a trophy and a chance to be considered for the State Bee. This year’s winners
were: First Place: Nabeel Khan, Second Place: Daniel Arsenault and Third Place: James
George.
MLK Day of Service
Indian Lane's PTG once again offered service and educational activities to celebrate
Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Silly Joe led kids in a number of International Songs of
Freedom and Civil Rights songs and some students performed plays/re-enactments
about important Civil Rights issues. They wrote letters to the service men and women
who are overseas and decorated "to-go" bags for the Ronald McDonald house. A limited
number of children went to Sunrise Assisted Living to play BINGO with the residents and
others sorted canned goods to deliver to Philabundance.
Unique Game Show
Our assembly this month was a Unique Game Show using multi-media trivia and teambuilding activities to combine team spirit, character education, and curriculum
enforcement into one program. This game show was customized and tailored to what
our kids are learning at ILES. The show is built around core subjects of history, science,
English, and math. The entire student body was divided into teams (red, yellow, blue and
green) and each team member wore their “color” t-shirt to school. The game began with
a curriculum based reading question; followed by a video question about pop culture trivia
with large screen video projection and music enhancement. Each round finished with an
audio bonus question. Teams generated points not only by answering correctly, but also
by demonstrating good sportsmanship and team spirit. The team-building part of the
game included activities such as physical challenges and team karaoke. This program
was a great way for our students to work together while reinforcing their studies. Even
the staff got into the game with Mr. Bennett leading the karaoke charge!
Reading Olympics
Our second Reading Olympics team is in place! This year, fourth and fifth grade
students will have the opportunity to represent Indian Lane at the Reading Olympics.
Faculty advisors are Librarian, Cheri Crow, and Reading Specialist, Judy DiMaio. To
prepare for the competition, team members will read 5-7 books, write about they are
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reading, meet monthly to discuss what they have read, and blog about the books on Mrs.
Crow's website.
Black History Month
All month long, fifth grade students prepared presentations for the morning broadcast
show, News on the Lane, honoring notable African American figures such as Black
American Author Jacqueline Woodson and Illustrator, E.B. Lewis.
Read Across America
Read Across America is celebrated each year on Dr. Seuss’s birthday, March 2nd. This
year, Indian Lane will have a “One Child, One Book” reading activity. We are asking all
students to read the book, The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. The book has a wonderful message
about taking care of the environment. Mrs. Crow, our Librarian, will set apart time to read
this great story during library time and the entire school will tune in for the movie version
of the book. Our hope is to partner with parents to promote reading and conversation.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of school on February 16th! They made
fruit loop necklaces with 100 pieces of cereal, skewered 10 pieces of fruit, measured with
candy hearts, and decorated Valentine's Day bags. All kindergarten students made a hat
with 100 objects attached! Happy 100th Day of School!
First Grade
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First grade celebrated the 100 Day of School on February 18, 2010. The children
completed activities to reinforce place value and counting to 100. We rotated to each
others class to read a book about 100 and to complete a 100 Day activity. First grade
celebrated Valentine’s Day with heart healthy snacks. We talked about making good
choices with exercises and foods. The children exchanged valentines with their
classmates. Our first grade team attended a training session on the Organisms Kit at the
DCIU. We are excited to teach this new unit.
Second Grade
Our second graders went to the Arden Theater to see Peter Pan. This live theater
celebrates the joy of storytelling and the power of imagination. The classes had a
wonderful time visiting an urban community in our area and being able to take advantage
of seeing a "real" play on stage.
Third Grade
In Reading, we have moved into our third theme in the anthology, which is Incredible
Stories. In addition to the many center activities that the students worked on in class,
students are using our online BLOG to respond to higher order thinking questions based
on our in-class reading selections. Feel free to check out the students’ responses by
going to Mrs. Burke’s website. Just click on “Burke Blog Spot!!!” In addition to the writing
that the students are doing in class, they will continue to work on completing one writing
prompt each month, which will be assessed using a rubric. January’s informational
prompt required the students to write a letter to a friend describing step by step how to
build a snowman. They had to use strong adjectives to describe each step, as well as
use transition words such as first, next, and last. In February’s prompt, they will compare
and contrast two different poems about Groundhog’s Day. We are very excited to have
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started our Solar System unit. We spent the first day exploring kidsastronomy.com,
searching for super cool facts to share with each other. During the weeks ahead, in
addition to learning all about our amazing solar system, the students will spend time
researching and writing a report on a planet. In Social Studies, we will continue with our
geography study, focusing on map skills. In Math Investigations, the students will
continue to fine tune their addition and subtraction skills through the completion of their
“Travel Story” homework packet, which they created themselves. Additionally, we will be
starting our new math unit about multiplication and division. During this unit, students
develop an understanding that we use multiplication to combine a number of equal
groups and that we use division to split a quantity into equal groups.
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade is learning about Ecosystems. We created Ecocolumns which are models
of both a fresh water ecosystem, and a land/terrarium ecosystem. It has been so exciting
observing all our live plants and animals. In our terrarium we have mustard seed, alfalfa,
and grass growing, and crickets and isopods crawling around. In the aquarium, elodea,
duckweed and algae are growing and snails and mosquito fish are living happily. Fourth
graders have been so enthusiastic about this hands-on unit.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Beginning Strings Concert
Mr. Walls and his beginning string students performed for their family and friends. Parents
were invited to play a song, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” which just added to the fun.
Good job Mr. Walls and students!
Collection for Haiti
Media Elementary students collected coins for the relief effort in Haiti. Mrs. Williamson’s
third graders decorated containers for each classroom and collected the coins each day.
We were able to send a check to The American Red Cross for $1,679.46.
Winter MAP Testing
This year we will able to administer MAP testing mid-year. We found this to be a useful
piece of data as we track student achievement. All new students, Title 1 students, and
learning support students were tested. Some regular education teachers opted to test
their entire classes.
Author Visit
Children’s author, Peter McCarty, visited our school. Mr. McCarty is a Caldecottt winner.
He is currently doing a book tour for his latest children’s book, Henry in Love. In addition
to talking about his work and reading some of his books, Mr. McCarty did some amazing
freehand drawing for us. He also autographed copies of his books. Mr. McCarty’s visit
was courtesy of Children’s Book World in Ardmore and was arranged by our school
librarian, Jackie Matusow.
Origami Club/Art
January marked the beginning of origami club for a group of fourth grade students. Each
Friday before the start of school, the students are folding paper into 3-d forms. They each
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make their own origami folders for the storage of instructions and ideas. A large undersea
diorama is now in progress. An all school art show is being planned for March 18.
Parents are assisting Mrs. Maxwell with collecting and matting work from each student.
The art show will be an evening event. Mrs. Maxwell is also working on a fifth grade
legacy project that is to be funded by the Wyeth Family. Our fifth graders create a ceramic
legacy project each year. This year’s project will feature sea and stream creatures.
Music News
Grade three students have just started playing their classroom recorders. We have a
specially designed instruction book for our school that includes songs and activities
aligned to the grade three music curriculum. Over the course of five months, the students
will master five pitches on their instruments. Additionally, there is a blog set up on Mrs.
Verdeur’s web site where the third graders from around the district can share their
recorder experiences and we have just formed a podcast library for “how to tips” on
recorder playing.
Black History Month Biographies
During the month of February, members of our service club, HOME, write and read
biographies of famous Black Americans on our morning announcement. Mr. Murphy
works with the fifth graders to write the biographies and practice their delivery. The result
is a very professional and informative message delivered each day.
Kindergarten News
After reading The Other Side, kindergarten students enjoyed a rainbow activity with a
poem that represented all types of people including big and small, quiet and busy, skin
color differences, language differences, and personality differences. Discussions were
held as to how we are all part of the recipe for the rainbow of living. In the next few days,
the boys and girls will celebrate Valentine’s Day and the 100th day of school.
First Grade News
First grade had a “Hat Day” where each child designed a hat based on a favorite
book/character. Their Hat Day Parade was a big hit.
Second Grade News
Second grade students read a story from their reading anthology entitled Jamaica Louise
James. In the story a little girl named Jamaica Louise James celebrates her
grandmother’s birthday by beautifying her community and displaying artwork of subway
passengers in the station. As a follow-up activity to this story, second graders
demonstrated their artistic talents by drawing each of our adult staff members. The
portraits hang on our second floor. The “staff gallery” has gotten quite a lot of attention.
The principal, teachers, support staff, custodians, cafeteria staff, and specialists are all on
display. Anyone who stops by comments that we are, indeed, a very good looking staff!
Second graders are enjoying the science unit titled “liquids, solids, and gasses.” Exploring
a variety of solids and liquids has increased their knowledge of the properties related to
each and has also greatly increased their scientific vocabulary. Enrichment lessons
presented by AGP teacher, Erin Schievert have enhanced the study. Grade two also
enjoyed a winter visit to The Tyler Arboretum.
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Grade Three News
Third grade completed a unit on economics and took part in a web quest to learn about
money. They created and learned from virtual lemonade stands that earned them virtual
money. Classes saw “The Emperor’s New Clothes” at the Media Theatre as a
culminating activity for their fable unit.
Grade Four News
Karyn Confer, from The Passport to History program, presented two trunk shows to grade
four. Ms. Confer is the new director of Passport to History. She appeared in costume and
shared many fascinating artifacts of the colonial era.
Grade Five Update
Students have selected topics for the rite of passage that is the fifth grade research
project. Each student chooses his/her own topic based on interest and he/she conducts
research using books, magazines, articles, and the internet. Students have gathered their
resources and are in the note taking stage. Their work culminates in our wonderful
science/.research fair that will be held in March.
AGP
Media AGP students have been working on a variety of activities. Fifth grade finished
their Immigration/Family History unit. The students created I-Spy jars about themselves
and their family as well as participating in a simulation of immigration quotas. The fourth
graders performed a readers’ theatre on the Lewis and Clark expedition. The third grade
has been finishing their national parks projects by focusing on a “What Park Am I?“
activity where students identify a park based on its ecosystem.
SNOW!
We had to make some adjustments this month due to the weather. BINGO Night, a real
favorite, had to be postponed. The PTG, however, was able to have a dining out night at
Pinocchio’s and an Oasis Fun Night. Valentine’s Day Celebrations had to be rescheduled
for after Valentine’s Day and our in-service day had to be rearranged a bit. We had Mike
Kuhn, a consultant from Compass Learning and a presentation on internet safety where
grade levels had to create appropriate lessons. The contractual semester half day was
also fit in.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Second Grade
Halfway Day was celebrated by second graders at Rose Tree Elementary! The purpose
of Halfway Day was to celebrate the halfway point of the school year, the 90th day!
Students participated in five learning centers, which exposed them to the concept of one
half: at the Half Price Toy Sale, students used play money and a cash register to
calculate the sale price of various toys at 50% off; students stamped out half a dollar as
many ways as they could; students used measuring tapes to measure designated objects
around the room and then used a calculator to divide by 2 to get half the measurement;
students enjoyed a book called Give Me Half and then completed an activity sheet and,
finally, students used vinyl letters to determine if symmetry was shown. Students brought
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one half of an object to see that one half can look many different ways. Homework
included a Half Foot Hunt where children had to find things at home that measured half a
foot and a writing assignment where they had to tell when one half can be a "good" and a
"not so good" thing. Now, second graders can confidently apply this knowledge to the
concept of other fractions.
Parenting Partners Kick Off
Rose Tree Elementary is offering a Parenting Partners workshop for interested families in
our school. Classes will run for six weeks with the goal of building practical parenting
skills and fostering involvement in their children’s academic success. The course is being
facilitated by RTE staff members, Jean McPheeters, Nancy Gheysens, Kathy Johnson,
and Karen Daugherty. In addition, several district parents who previously took the course
and then the facilitators training will also be assisting with the classes.
Compass Learning And Kid Biz Professional Development
Rose Tree teachers attended Compass Learning and KidBiz workshops. Both programs
use differentiated instruction geared towards each child’s learning skills. These tools are
helping students achieve success and are available to them through our school website.
Teacher response to the workshops and the tools are very positive.
Kindergarten Registration:
Kindergarten registration was well attended as always. Many siblings of students already
attending Rose Tree Elementary were signed up to attend kindergarten next fall.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Art
Ms. Sycz’ sixth grade students are applying the basic drawing techniques used during a
guided drawing lesson now to their own self directed nature drawing. Grade seven
students are now exploring watercolor techniques and color theory in their nonobjective
painting inspired by the paintings of Kandinsky. Eighth grade students are finishing
painting their illuminated letter project which had been inspired by the manuscripts of the
Middle Ages.
Mrs. Prior’s Sixth graders are reading about the terms “subject”, “theme”, and “style” in
preparation for creating their own painted works of art. Seventh graders are
illustrating the “Elements of Art”. Eighth graders are painting illuminated manuscript
pages using famous quotes and inspiration from the colors, lettering, and designs of
Medieval and contemporary works of art.
Mrs. Going states that all grades have completed their first "Blog". Some of the eighth
grades are extremely well written! Eighth Grades are completing their study of Medieval
Illuminated Manuscripts and will continue now in history to the Renaissance period in
Europe and the study of proportion, three dimension through light and shadow and the
development of the process of Linear Perspective. Seventh Grades have rapped up their
ceramic unit, soon to be on display and are working on an exercise to lead them into a
Linear Perspective unit. Sixth Grades are also just finishing a gigantic theme of The
Chinese Zodiac and will complete their study with the addition of a printmaking unit!
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Classes will soon move on to a unit with a focus on the Element of Form or three
dimension.
Math
Math Department Coordinators Phoebe Simmington and Bridget Laubach report that the
Sixth Graders placed 20th out of 165 schools on SIGMA contest #3 and placed 15th out
of 165 overall. Our eighth graders placed 14th out of 165 schools on SIGMA contest #3
and placed 10th out of 165 overall!!! Students in sixth grade are working on
understanding the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents. We are
currently working on Bit and Pieces I in the Connected Math Program. The students are
engaged in this discovery approach to learning how to convert fractions to decimals to
percents. They began by recalling benchmarks which were familiar to them. Some
familiar benchmarks are ¼ = 0.25 = 25% and ½ = 0.50 = 50%. Based on the
benchmarks, the students were able to compare fractions, decimals, and percents. Once
they were comfortable using benchmarks, others strategies were introduced and
discussed. Our seventh grade CMP2 students are developing an understanding of
Comparing and Scaling by learning how to make comparisons between quantities,
compare ratios, percents, and fractions, compare and scale rates, and finally make sense
of proportions.
By the end of the unit, students will be able to answer the following questions:
• When quantities have different measurements, how can they be compared?
• When can a comparison be made by subtraction? By division?
• Why is a ratio a good means of comparison?
• How can a ratio be scaled up or down?
• How does rounding affect the numbers used in a ratio?
• What is the relationship between ratios and similar figures?
• How can ratios be used in daily life to find unknown quantities or inaccessible
measurements.
• How can we use proportions to solve problems?
Our eighth grade CMP2 students are finishing up their unit on discovering and using the
Pythagorean Theorem. Now a2 + b2 = c2 really means something. We discovered that
there is a special relationship between the sides of a right triangle, and even more of a
cool relationship if the right triangles are 30°-60°-90° and 45°-45°-90° triangle. Our
Algebra I students are working on rules with exponents and will be moving onto our study
of quadratic equations and functions.
Music
Sixth grade general music classes are enjoying “hands on” experiences as they study
musical instruments such as a drum set and guitar. Students in seventh and eighth grade
general music combined computer skills with music downloads, MP3 players, and iPods
to present projects concerning “Songs That Communicate.” Forty-six Eighth Grade Band
members participated in Penncrest’s annual Winter Concert. The performance served as
a bridging activity for next year’s ninth grade musicians.
Science
Sixth grade science students have been learning about DNA and genetics disorders.
They created a paper model of the DNA structure. They have also been using the online
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Gizmos program. This program allows students to interactively learn about science
topics. They were able to look at human chromosomes to determine if they had particular
genetic disorders.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Hi-Q News
For the second consecutive year, the Penncrest Hi-Q team has won the regular season
Hi-Q competition. This accomplishment means the 2010 Hi-Q championship match will be
held at Penncrest on Tuesday, March 2. Coach Ludwig congratulates his players for their
long hours of preparation, for their unselfish approach to Hi-Q, and for their relentless
pursuit of excellence. Mr. Ludwig also thanks the students, staff, and administration of
Penncrest High School for their steadfast support of his team's endeavors!
American High School Mathematics Exam (AMC)
The math department recently administered the American High School Mathematics
Exam to forty of Penncrest’s top math students. The AMC is a national contest given to
thousands of students throughout the country. The students can answer twenty-five
multiple choice questions scoring up to six points for each answer. Students scoring 100
or more points will move on to the next round (The American Invitational Math Exam)
given in late March.
WWII Veteran Guest Speaker
This month, all Penncrest students attended an assembly presented by Dr. Leon Bass,
former Philadelphia educator, who shared his experiences as a World War II veteran in a
regiment that fought at the Battle of the Bulge and liberated the Buchenwald
concentration camp. Dr. Bass also shared his insights about conditions in the United
States before and during the Civil Rights Movement. His message was powerful and
well-received. This presentation, organized by our Social Studies department, was one of
many Penncrest has offered in support of our commitment to the “No Place for Hate”
program.
English Department News
The English Department is pleased to announce that 11th graders Rachel Hosier and Kyle
Panzer have been named finalists in the annual Penn State Writing Contest. Penn
State’s English Department notes: awards are given in recognition of excellent student
writing. More than 150 students essays were submitted to the contest, and the three
winners and seventeen finalists were chosen from nominees already identified by their
high schools as outstanding student writers. Judges from Penn State were enthusiastic
about the quality of the entries, and many commented on the fine writing and careful
thinking that characterized the essays – fine writing and careful thinking that attest to
excellent English instruction in Pennsylvania’s high schools.
Experience the Pride – Tours
Beginning this month, Penncrest High School is opening its doors to community visitors.
The school’s administrators are offering guided “Experience the Pride” tours every
Tuesday at 8:30 am. Visitors will be able to tour the facility as well as view showcased
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student works. Tours for the 2009-10 school year will run through May 25 and can be
reserved by contacting Mrs. Verica at 610-627-6202 or cverica@rtmsd.org.
World Language News
All PHS world language students participated in the annual RTM language contests in
February. Results will be announced in early March. Students, parents and staff
members celebrated the French holiday of Chandeleur recently at La Belle Époque
restaurant in Media. The dinner, sponsored by the PHS French department was open to
all PHS students. Students involved in the 2010 Spanish Exchange trip have begun their
weekly preparation meetings. Twenty-three students and two teacher chaperones will
leave for Spain in early March to tour Madrid, Valencia, Tavernes de la Valldigna, and
Barcelona. Through a variety of fundraising efforts, the Penncrest AP French Students
raised over $4,300 for the Doctors Without Borders non-profit organization to assist with
the ongoing efforts in Haiti.
Science News
Penncrest students recently attended the Bodyworlds exhibit at the Franklin Institute.
Students from the Biology II, Human Anatomy, and Physiology classes had the
opportunity to see numerous dissections of humans and other animals preserved through
the process of Plastination. Plastination allows for tissues to be preserved in a very
stable and lifelike form. The exhibit served to reinforce classroom content and provoke
reflection on our physical nature.
Music Department News
Band News: The Penncrest Band presented its annual Winter Concert in February.
Featured on the program were the works by Gustav Holst, David Holsinger, Stephen
Melillo, and a medley of Broadway melodies. The Springton Lake Eighth Grade Band,
under the direction of Mr. Alan Reno, joined the band onstage for a few numbers.
The Penncrest Roaring Lions Marching Band held its Fifth Annual Indoor Percussion,
Colorguard, Twirlers, and Dance Competition Invitational this month. The event featured
more than 50 of the region’s best Indoor Drum Lines, Color Guards, and Twirlers. Over
800 students from four states performed throughout the day. The band is excited about
bringing this high-quality experience to the area.
Choral News
Congratulations to senior student, Jonathan Friestedt, who placed 3rd chair in the Tenor 2
section at the PMEA District Choral Festival last weekend at Great Valley High School.
This high ranking qualifies Jon to move forward into the State-Region Festival in March.
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Service
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
February 22, 2010
Subject:
February 22, 2010 – 7:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: William O’Donnell
_____________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: William O’Donnell, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, John Hanna, Nancy
Mackrides, Bill Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
Also in Attendance: Denise Kerr, Grace Eves, Heather Henise, Linda Bluebello, Bonnie
Kinsler, Phil
Quinzi and Pam Baker
1.
2008-2009 Audit
The findings from the 2007/08 audit have been resolved and no longer apply.
There are no findings for the 2008/09 fiscal year. The business office is
implementing an electronic approval process for purchase order and check
processing, which will further strengthen internal controls. Total revenue is
comprised of 85.3% local, 14.3% state and .4% federal sources. 2008/09 is the
first year taxpayers received property tax relief.
Instructional programs represent 54% of total expenditures. Support services
such as guidance, psychological, pupil service and pupil health represent 9.5%.
Other services such as administration, legal, tax collection, business services
and central support represents 6.5%. Transportation represents 6% and
maintenance represents 10%. Non instructional programs such as student
activities and athletics represents 2% and other expenditures such as debt and
fund transfer represents 12% of the total expenditures. Salaries and benefits
represent 65% of expenditures, professional and purchased services represent
17%, supplies and equipment represents 5.5% and other objects and financing
uses represents 13%. The majority of the district’s expenses are related to the
education of its students.
The General Fund’s fund balance increased due to expenditures being less than
revenue and the prior period adjustment for a total fund balance of $14.5 million.
There is a designation of $1.5 million for future capital projects and a designation
of $2.1 million for future expenditures. $2.5 million is budgeted to balance the
2009/10 fiscal year and $4.8 is budgeted to balance the 2010/11 fiscal year,
which leaves approximately $3.6 million as undesignated fund balance.
The borrowing capacity for the district is approximately $150 million. Total debt is
$66 million. This represents the districts financial strength and ability to manage
debt.
Action:
2.
This item will be moved for approval at the February 25, 2010
Legislative Meeting.
Budgetary Transfers
FY 10-13 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Budgetary Reserve
$45,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Maintenance and Operations – Replacement Equipment
$45,000
The current dump truck was purchased used eight nine years ago. Ron budgeted
for the replacement in the 2010-11 budget, but due to wear and tear during the
recent snow storms the truck is in need of $5,000 worth of repairs. If approved on
Thursday, Ron will be able to order the truck through a state contract and have
delivery by the end of April. The truck is needed for the fields. Ron will reduce
his equipment budget by $45,000 for 2010-11 if the truck is purchased this year.
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to replace dump truck.
FY 10-14 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Salaries
$15,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Contracted Services
$15,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of contracted speech services
for students while a teacher is on unpaid leave.
FY 10-15 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instructional - Supplies
$3,950.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional-Equipment
$3,950.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of a laminator and to replace
Gym mats.
FY 10-16 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Athletics - Supplies
$3,840.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Athletics- New Equipment
$3,840.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of new football jerseys.
Action:
3.
This item will be moved for approval at the February 25, 2010
Legislative Meeting.
Budgetary Comparison (Attachment)
Expenditures are at 70% and the district has received 88% of its revenue.
At this same time last year we were at 69% expenditures and revenue was
at 88%.
4.
Lien List
Board Policy 606 directs the administration to advertise the names of property
owners in the district whose delinquent taxes have been turned over to the
county courthouse for collection. Due to the economic conditions for taxpayers
the board is interested in waiving the advertisement this year. The advertisement
cost the district $2,515 last year. Approval is pending review by the solicitor.
Action:
This item will be moved for approval at the February 25, 2010
Legislative Meeting.
5.
Bus Bids
Due to inclement weather the week of February 8th the bid opening scheduled for
February 11th was postponed until February 17th. Three vendors presented bids
at the February 17th bid opening. Rohrer Bus Sales was the lowest responsible
bidder for one 48 passenger wheelchair bus, three 48 passenger buses and two
72 passenger buses.
Action:
6.
This item will be moved for approval at the February 25, 2010
Legislative Meeting.
Donation
The district received boxes of new sneakers and athletic footwear.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on March 16, 2010 at 7:45 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
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
___
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
February 22, 2010
Subject:
February 22, 2010 - 8:00 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
___________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: William O’Donnell, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, John Hanna, Nancy
Mackrides, Bill Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
Also in Attendance: Denise Kerr, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Dennis Cinni,
Representataives from Bonnette Associates: Don Bonnette, Brian Amburster, Peter
Medica, Joe Solomon from Provident Energy and Henry Guarriello from D’Huy
Engineering.
1.
Penn Fields – Plantings
The parking lot at the site was removed from the original plans by Middletown
Township. This resulted in a reduction in the number of plants that were required
to be planted for that area. At the direction of the township and a neighbor the
plantings were placed on the fence line and down the hill. The administration was
directed by the committee to seek the services of a landscape professional to
review the site and make recommendations on additional plantings. The
plantings are in addition to the approved landscape plan from Middletown
Township. Ron Baldino gave an update on the arborvitae that are doing well.
The plants are being sprayed, but due to the snow he was unable to visit the site
in the past two weeks
2.
2011 Electricity Deregulation
The deregulation of electricity comes into effect January 2011.The DCIU voted to
use the services Provident Energy to shop for electricity pricing as they currently
do for natural gas prices. Mike Lang from Provident Energy is asking for
permission to release our energy consumption records and billing history to
energy suppliers to assist in gather data, which will allow them to begin to shop
our accounts this spring to multiple suppliers that will be serving the PECO
territory in 2011.
3.
Energy Survey
Joe Solomon from Provident Energy discussed the use of an energy survey to
review the energy utilization efficiencies of the district’s facilities. A client services
agreement was sent to the solicitor for review. Agreement language confirmation
will be reviewed at the next committee meeting. The administration was directed
by the committee to gather information on other service providers for review at
the next committee meeting.
4.
Springton Lake Middle School
Upper Providence Township council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, February
25th to vote on land development plan and modular approval for the project. An
approval letter is necessary in order for the district to be on schedule to open
bids on March 10th. Upper Providence Township is still in the process of
installing public sewer access to Springton Lake Middle School. As a result the
sewer bid for the project will be a supplemental contract at a later date.
PLANCON I will then be filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Education
(PDE). The PLANCON process allows the district to seek partial reimbursement
from PDE. Approval from the Department of Environmental Protection is pending.
Additional information was submitted to them last week. Due to the proposed bid
opening on March 10, committee meetings that are scheduled for March 9th will
be moved to Tuesday, March 16 in order to give the board the opportunity to
review the bids before the March 25th Legislative Meeting. According to Henry
Guarriello from D’Huy Engineering the first phase of the project will be on
schedule, but may require additional time from the contractors. Ground breaking
may occur in early April.
5.
Roofing Resources
A proposal from Roofing Resources for roofing work to be completed over the
summer was reviewed.
Action: This item will be moved for approval at the February 25, 2010
Legislative Meeting.
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on March 16, 2010, at 8:45 PM.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
February 17, 2010
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
Board Members in attendance: V. Barbato, P. Barry, L. Fox, N. Fronduti, J. Hanna,
N. Mackrides, M. Montgomery, J. Pettit
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr,
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Mrs. Callahan reviewed the items to be included on the agenda of the
legislative meeting on February 25, 2010.
Action: All items will be moved forward to the agenda of the legislative
meeting of the Rose Tree Media School District Board of School Directors on
February 25, 2010, for a vote of the full board.
II.
Addition of New Coaching Positions – Penncrest High School
The committee reviewed a request from the Penncrest High School
administration to add three new coaching positions: Head Freshman Boys
Lacrosse Coach, Head Freshman Girls Soccer Coach, and Assistant
Freshman Girls Soccer Coach. The request was made in order to correct
inequities between the boys and girls programs.
Action: The coaching positions will be placed on the agenda of the legislative
meeting of the Rose Tree Media School District Board of School Directors on
February 25, 2010, for a vote of the full board.
III.
Addition of Bus Aide
Dr. Linda Bluebello, Director of Pupil Services, reviewed the request for the
addition of a bus aide position to accompany an early intervention student
who rides a district bus to the Overbrook School for the Blind. The student’s
IEP requires the student be accompanied by an aide on the bus.
Action: The addition of the position will be included on the agenda of the
legislative meeting of the Rose Tree Media School District Board of School
Directors on February 25, 2010.
IV.
Executive Session
An executive session was held to discuss matters of Personnel.
The next session of the Personnel Committee will be held at 9 PM on Tuesday,
March 2, 2010, in the Board Room at the Education Center.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Date:
February 4, 2010
Subject:
February 2, 2010 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Fronduti
Board Members in Attendance: Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill Montgomery, Pete Barry,
Nancy Mackrides, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Jeff Pettit
Others in Attendance: Dr. Kerr, Dr. Bluebello, Grace Eves, Community Members
OVERNIGHT TRIPS
Dr. Bluebello presented the following overnight trips for review:
The Future Business Leaders of American State Competition in Hershey, PA, will take
place on April 12 – 14, 2010. The approximate cost to the district is $1,900, which
covers registration and substitute fees.
Action: Approval will be on the February 2010 Legislative Agenda.
The Penncrest High School Concert & Jazz Bands Trip to New York City, NY, will take
place on April 16 – 18, 2010. There is no cost to the district for this trip.
Action: Approval will be on the February 2010 Legislative Agenda.
CONTRACTS
Dr. Bluebello shared the Speech and Language contract addendum with the Board.
This addendum, created by RTMSD’s solicitor, is for Speech and Language services
rendered by Stephanie Gauzza to our students for the remainder of the school year until
June 22, 2010. Mrs. Gauzza is substituting for one of our current Speech and
Language therapists who is on maternity leave and will be extending her leave until the
end of the school year.
STUDENT RECORDS PLAN
Dr. Bluebello shared with the Board a draft copy of the Comprehensive Student
Records Plan which meets the requirements of all State and Federal Statutes and
Regulations. The Plan provides guidelines for parents’ rights with regard to their
children’s education records, and the disclosure, classification, maintenance and
destruction of education records. Dr. Bluebello will review the draft Student Records
Plan with Tom Kelly, District Solicitor, and building administrators and staff. A final
version of the Plan will be submitted to the Board for approval in March.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be March 2, 2010, at 7:00 pm
at the Education Center.
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Dr. Angela Gilbert, Director of Teaching and Learning - Elementary
Dr. Steve Taylor, Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary
DATE:
February 3, 2010
RE:
February 2, 2010, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John
Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
RTMSD Personnel in Attendance: Pat Barta, Angela Gilbert, Denise Kerr, Geralyn
Mayernick, Sandy Staiger, Steve Taylor, Sue Willliamson
Parents: Amy Kleiman, Ed McLoughlin, Mary Beth Orens
Community Member: William Evans
Update on Inclusive Practices in RTM Schools
The Directors of Teaching & Learning and all six building principals made a presentation
to the Board on Inclusive Practices in RTM Schools. Efforts in 2009-2010 toward greater
inclusion follow a year-long intensive focus on inclusion in partnership with Arcadia
University during the 2008-2009 school year. RTM’s goals for 2009-2010 include
sustaining the work begun in 2008-2009 through building-based teams, reducing out-ofdistrict placements, employing a tiered and multi-faceted approach to supporting
students’ success, promoting collaboration between general education and special
education, intensifying our academic press, seeking opportunities for co-curricular
involvement for at-risk students, and communicating effectively with parents. The
Directors and principals went into each of these topics in greater detail during the
presentation. Data shared as part of the presentation indicate a reduction in out-ofdistrict placements and an increase in co-teaching since last year.
Special Education Contracts
Dr. Gilbert presented an agreement for Dr. Peter Christie to provide the consultative
services needed to complete ACCESS processing during the 2009-2010 school year. It
is a requirement that a physician reviews the IEP and confirms that the evaluations and
health related services recommended by the IEP team are both appropriate and
medically necessary. The cost of each review will be $25.00.
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ACTION: A resolution for a contract with Dr. Peter Christie will be on the February 25,
2010 Legislative Agenda.
Dr. Gilbert presented a Standard Education Agreement for student MI to receive
educational services at the Devereux Foundation Education Program for the 2009-2010
school year. Services include basic psychiatric intervention, psychological services, room
and board and related services. The student is in need of this intensive programming as
indicated on her IEP. The cost is $170.00/day.
ACTION: A resolution for a contract with the Devereux Foundation will be on the
February 25, 2010 Legislative Agenda.
Dr. Gilbert presented a contract for student TD to receive educational services at the
Devereux Kanner Center for a specified period of time during the 2009-2010 school year.
The student is in need of one to one services to address his special needs. The cost is
$30.00/hour for 1:1 Services – 2 hours per session.
ACTION: A resolution for a contract with the Devereux Kanner Center will be on the
February 25, 2010 Legislative Agenda.
Dr. Gilbert presented contracts for three (3) students - EL, GM and SS - attending the
Timothy School for the 2009-2010 school year. The tuition cost is $54,000.00 a year per
student. The students have significant disabilities and are in need of this specialized
educational setting to address their needs.
ACTION: A resolution for a contract with the Timothy School will be on the February 25,
2010 Legislative Agenda.
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PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
January 28, 2010
February 2, 2010
February 22, 2010
February 25, 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 March 25, 2010, at Penncrest
High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Presidential Announcement
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
2.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Dawn Kalix, Bus Driver, resignation, effective January
14, 2010.
2.
Andrew Hunter, Custodian, Penncrest High School,
resignation, effective February 9, 2010.
3.
Rescind appointment of Jade Fortune as a
Cafeteria Worker. Ms. Fortune has not completed
her paperwork.
Nominations
a.
b.
IX. New Business
1.
Professional
1.
Mark Samilenko, Homebound Instructor for the
2009-2010 school year at the rate of $44.00 per
hour.
2.
DeAnn Scherer, Homebound Instructor for the
2009-2010 school year at the rate of $44.00 per
hour.
Non-Instructional
1.
Nancy Fagan, Substitute Bus Aide, effective
February 8, 2010 at the rate of $13.34 per hour.
Ms. Fagan is assigned to the Transportation
Department.
2.
Noreen Plotts, Substitute Cafeteria, effective
March 1, 2010 at the rate of $10.04 per hour.
NOTE: Ms. Plotts is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
3.
Charlene Merk, Support Staff I, effective March 1,
2010 at the rate of $11.82 per hour. Ms. Merk is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Sandra Purcell. NOTE: Ms. Merk is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
4.
Lisa McCallion, Substitute Cafeteria, effective
March 17, 2010 at the rate of $10.04 per hour.
NOTE: Ms. McCallion is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
5.
Rohel Taddese, Substitute Custodian, effective
March 1, 2010 at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Ms.
Taddese is assigned to the District as needed.
NOTE: Ms. Taddese is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
General
a.
IX. New Business
Non-Instructional
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest
High School Spring Athletic Supplemental
Contracts for the 2009-2010 school year. See
Attachment A.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton
Lake Middle School Spring Athletic Supplemental
Contracts for the 2009-2010 school year. See
Attachment B.
3.
Lindsi Ciuffetelli, All School Musical Sponsor for
the 2009-2010 school year at the annual salary of
$417.00.
4.
Angela Beaudry, New Teacher Mentor, Penncrest
High School, effective January 4, 2010, at the prorated salary of $624.78.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Create New Position
1.
Recommend Board approval for creation of the
following supplemental positions:
Head Freshman Boys Lacrosse Coach @ 23 units
Head Freshman Girls Soccer Coach @ 23 units
Assist. Freshman Girls Soccer Coach @ 17 units
Background
These positions were discussed at the Personnel
Committee on February 2, 2010. The programs
have grown and these coaches are being added to
address equity issues.
2.
Recommend Board approval for the creation of a
new Bus Aide position in Transportation.
Background
The aide is to accompany an early intervention
student on the bus to and from the Overbrook
School for the Blind. The aide is stipulated in the
student’s IEP.
c.
Other
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Intramural Instructors for the
2009-2010 school year at the rate of $27.00 per hour:
Stephen Adams
Martha Gumienny
Jacque Baker
IX. New Business
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Mark Yanchek
Marie Carter
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Other
2.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to receive an additional paid holiday,
December 25, 2009, at their daily rate of $162.50 in
accordance with the ESPA contract:
Deborah Sweeney
Kathleen Cook
Catherine Boylan
Joyce Wolf
Nancy Peters
Marion Brower
Lynn Ciminera
Linda Davis
Debra DeFronzo
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Future Business Leaders of America – Hershey, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the Future
Business Leaders of America State Competition in Hershey, PA.
Background
This trip will take place on April 12 - 14, 2010. The approximate
cost to the district is $1900, which covers the registration fee for 20
students and substitute teacher fees for 3 days.
2.
Penncrest High School Concert & Jazz Bands – New York City, NY
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the Penncrest
High School Concert & Jazz Bands to New York City, NY.
Background
The trip will take place on April 16 – 18, 2010. There will be no cost
to the district for this trip.
IX. New Business
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Award
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.
Rohrer Bus Sales for 1 – 48 Passenger Wheelchair School Bus
Rohrer Bus Sales for 3 – 48 Passenger School Buses
Rohrer Bus Sales for 2 – 72 Passenger School Buses
Total Award
$ 93,290.00
$227,420.00
$159,380.00
$480,090.00
Background
A bid opening was held on February 17, 2010. This was
discussed at the February 22, 2010, Operations Committee
Meeting.
B.
General
1.
Audit for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009
Resolve, that the Board accept the results of the audit for
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.
Background
Barbacane Thornton & Company – Pam Baker, CPA,
presented the results of the audit for Fiscal Year Ended June
30, 2009, at the February 22, 2010, Finance Committee
Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General (continued)
2.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public
School code section 609) when funds are not available for a
proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9)
months of the fiscal year by the board.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Budgetary
Transfers:
Budgetary Transfers
FY 10-13 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Budgetary Reserve
$45,000
TO:
Maintenance and Operations – Replacement
Equipment
$45,000
AMOUNT:
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to replace dump truck.
FY 10-14 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Special Education - Salaries
$15,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Special Education - Contracted Services
$15,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of
contracted speech services for students while a teacher is
on unpaid leave.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 10-15 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instructional - Supplies
$3,950.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional-Equipment
$3,950.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of a
laminator and to replace Gym mats.
FY 10-16 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Athletics - Supplies
$3,840.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Athletics- New Equipment
$3,840.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of new
football jerseys.
3.
Penncrest High School, Glenwood Elementary School, and
Rose Tree Elementary School - Roof Replacement
Professional Services
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract in the amount of
$33,000 with Roofing Resources for roof replacements at
Various Schools in the District. See Attachment C
Background
This was discussed at the February 22, 2010 Operations
Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Contract with Dr. Peter Christie
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract for Dr. Peter
Christie to provide consultative services needed to complete
ACCESS processing during the 2009-2010 school year. The
cost of each review will be $25.00.
Background
Dr. Gilbert presented this contract at the Teaching and
Learning Committee meeting on February 2, 2010. The
aforementioned educational services are needed to meet the
requirement that a physician reviews IEPs and confirms that
the evaluations and health related services recommended by
the IEP team are both appropriate and medically necessary,
as per ACCESS guidelines. ACCESS, through a partnership
between PDE and the Department of Welfare, is an avenue
for schools to receive federal funding through Medicaid to
support our special education program. The health-related
services provided by our psychologists, nurses, speech
therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists,
classroom aides, and social worker are eligible for
reimbursement
5.
Contract with the Devereux Foundation Education Program
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract for student MI to
receive educational services at the Devereux Foundation
Education Program for the 2009-2010 School Year. Services
include basic psychiatric intervention, psychological
services, room and board and related services. The student
is in need of this intensive programming as indicated on her
IEP. The cost is $170.00/day.
Background
Dr. Gilbert presented this contract at the Teaching and
Learning Committee meeting on February 1, 2010. The
aforementioned educational services are needed to meet the
needs of a student with significant disabilities.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
Contract with the Devereux Kanner Center
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract for
student TD to receive educational services at the
Devereux Kanner Center for a specified period of time
during the 2009-2010 School Year. The student is in
need of one to one services to address his special
needs. The cost is $30.00/hour for 1:1 Services – 2
hours per session.
Background
Dr. Gilbert presented this contract at the Teaching and
Learning Committee meeting on February 1, 2010. The
aforementioned educational services are needed to meet the
needs of a student with significant disabilities.
7.
Contract with the Timothy School
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract for three (3) RTM
students - EL, GM and SS – to attend the Timothy School for
the 2009-2010 school year. The tuition cost is $54,000.00 a
year per student. The students have significant disabilities
and are in need of this specialized educational setting to
address their needs.
Background
Dr. Gilbert presented this contract at the Teaching and
Learning Committee meeting on February 1, 2010. The
aforementioned educational services are needed to meet the
needs of students with significant disabilities.
8.
Speech and Language Therapy Agreement Addendum
Resolve, that the Board approve the agreement addendum
between Stephanie Gauzza and the Rose Tree Media
School District.
Background
Ms. Gauzza is substituting for one of our current Speech &
Language therapists who is on maternity leave and is
extending her leave until the end of the school year. The
school district shall compensate Ms. Gauzza at the rate of
$65 per hour.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
School Board Policy 606 Waiver – 2008-09 Lien List
Advertisement
Resolve, that the school board waive School Board Policy
#606 requirement to advertise the names of property owners
in the school district whose delinquent real estate taxes have
been forwarded to the Delaware County Court House for
processing and collection for the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
Background
This item was discussed at the February 22, 2010 Finance
Committee meeting.
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Attachment A
BASEBALL HEAD COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
S. SILVA
S. DASHKIWSKY
T. PACENZA
M. LUDWIG
2009-2010
EXPERIENCE
10+
3
9
10+
LACROSSE BOYS HEAD COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH (.5)
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH (.5)
W. MATSINGER
E. PETTIT
C. DERRICK
J. PETTIT*
K. GILFOY*
10+
8
10+
1
1
4
3
4
1
1
165
156
165
139
139
39
25
25
12.5
12.5
$6,435.00
$3,900.00
$4,125.00
$1,737.50
$1,737.50
M. MCGEE
LACROSSE GIRLS HEAD COACH
LACROSSE GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
M. CARTER
LACROSSE GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
M. MODESTI
LACROSSE GIRLS HEAD FRESHMAN COACHVacant
LACROSSE GIRLS ASST FRESHMAN COACH M. MCGOWAN
4
3
3
1
1
1
139
139
139
2
1
139
39
25
25
23
17
$5,421.00
$3,475.00
$3,475.00
$0.00
$2,363.00
SOFTBALL HEAD COACH
SOFTBALL ASSISTANT COACH
SOFTBALL ASSISTANT COACH
SOFTBALL HEAD FRESHMAN COACH
E. EVANS
J. MILLER
R. HIGGINS
J. RITTER
4
2
6
3
1
1
2
1
139
139
146
139
39
25
25
25
$5,421.00
$3,475.00
$3,650.00
$3,475.00
TENNIS BOYS HEAD COACH
M. COMFORT
3
1
139
25
$3,475.00
TRACK BOYS HEAD COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK GIRLS HEAD COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
G. MUNRO
R. BROWN
M. MORGANTI*
M. CLARK
J. LOHN
E. Stevenson
10+
4
1
10+
10+
2
4
1
1
4
4
1
165
139
139
165
165
139
39
27
27
39
27
27
$6,435.00
$3,753.00
$3,753.00
$6,435.00
$4,455.00
$3,753.00
PENNCREST SPRING ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS
*Being Hired pending completion of pre-employment paperwork
STEP
4
1
3
4
UNIT
RATE
165
139
156
165
UNITS
39
25
25
25
SUPPLEMENTAL
SALARY
$6,435.00
$3,475.00
$3,900.00
$4,125.00
2/18/2010
SPRINGTON LAKE SPRING ATHLETIC
SUPPLEMENTALS
Attachmetn B
2009-2010
EXPERIENCE
STEP
UNIT
RATE
UNITS
SUPPLEMENTAL
SALARY
BASEBALL GRADE 7
BASEBALL GRADE 8
T. CRANN
D. PUCKETT
5
10
2
3
146
156
21
21
$3,066.00
$3,276.00
LACROSSE GIRLS GRADE 8
LACROSSE GIRLS GRADE 7
J. BLYTHE
S. PETTIT
3
4
1
2
139
146
21
21
$2,919.00
$3,066.00
LACROSSE BOYS GRADE 7
LACROSSE BOYS GRADE 8
M. JOHNSON
D. KRUGLER
3
3
1
1
139
139
21
21
$2,919.00
$2,919.00
SOFTBALL GRADE 7
SOFTBALL GRADE 8
P. NORRIS
M. YANCHEK
9
1
3
1
156
139
21
21
$3,276.00
$2,919.00
TENNIS HEAD COACH
A. HARRISON
10
1
165
21
$3,465.00
TRACK BOYS HEAD COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
J. BAKER
M. NIXON
10+
1
4
1
165
139
21
17
$3,465.00
$2,363.00
TRACK GIRLS HEAD COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
M. HOMAN
S. ADAMS
10+
2
4
146
165
21
17
$3,066.00
$2,805.00