ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
September 24, 2009
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
III.
B.
Envirothon Team – Mark Samilenko and Amanda Meltz
Katie Ferguson and Jennifer Walker
Penncrest High School New Signage
Penncrest Advanced Placement Program – Rick Gregg
Presenters: Beth Clements, Rob Simpson, Ed Somers, and Sharon
Sweeney.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of August 27, 2009
Bid Opening Minutes of August 24, 2009, Four Music Room Doors at
Penncrest High School
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison 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
1
Date
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
None
New Business
A.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
d.
Supplemental Contracts
e.
Salary Change
f.
Create New Position
g.
Other
Finance
A.
B.
C.
D.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
General
1.
Change Orders
2.
Finance/Accounting Services Proposal
3.
Owner’s Representative Services Proposal
4.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
5.
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment
See Attachments A, B, and C
6.
Contract with The Mill Creek School
7.
Contract with The Vanguard School
8.
Settlement Agreement with the Parents of SM
9.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
10.
Janine Blythe Transportation Agreement
11.
SAP Contract
12.
Mercy Rehab Associates
13.
Tall Pines Day Camp
14.
Delegate to Delaware County Tax Collection Committee
Financials for June and July 2009
Bill lists for June and July 2009
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Date
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 October 22, 2009 at Penncrest High
School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Agenda
3
Date
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
I.
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary,
Director of Management Services
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
August 27, 2009
Minutes of the August 27, 2009 Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call
Board Members in Attendance:
Pledge of Allegiance
Students:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, President
Veronica Barbato
Peter Barry
Nancy Fronduti
John Hanna
Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell
Jeffrey Pettit
Also in Attendance:
Ron Baldino, Director of Maintenance & Oper.
Bill Bennett, Principal, ILE
Linda Bluebello, Director of Pupil Services
Eric Bucci, Ass’t. Principal, PHS
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
Karen Daugherty, Principal, RTE
Bill Dougherty, Principal, GWE
Bernadette Dacaney, Home & School Vis.
Susan Evans, Ass’t. Principal, PHS
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Angela Gilbert, Dir. Elem. Teaching & Learning
Rick Gregg, Principal PHS
Ralph Harrison, Ass’t Principal PCHS
Heather Henise, Accountant
Daniel Belk
Nicalia ThompSon
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Management Specialist for
SMS and FMS
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools
Bonnie Kinsler, Director of Transportation
Maria Kotch, Principal, MES
Patti Linden, Dir.Tech. & Info. Sciences
Roxanne Schupp, Supv. Business Oper.
Steve Taylor, Dir. Sec. Teaching & Learning
Katherine White, Principal, MES
Joanne Horan, Reading Supervisor
Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
II. Legislative Minutes – August 27, 2009
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II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting of June 25, 2009
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-10 – 1
Resolved, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
June 25, 2009.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
III.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
Presentations and Awards
A.
Introduction of 2009-2010 Student School Board Members
Mr. Hanna moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-10 - 2
Resolved, that the Board confirm the appointment of the following
Student Board Members:
Daniel Belk, Michelle Schapire, Christine Sowa and Nicalia ThompSon.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IV.
Educational Presentation
V.
A.
2009 AYP Status an PSSA Summary – Dr. Angela Gilbert
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
1.
DCCC
School Reports -In the Official Legislative Minutes of August 27, 2009.
Superintendent’s Report -In the Official Legislative Minutes of
August 27, 2009.
Solicitor’s Report - In the Official Legislative Minutes of August 27, 2009.
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-10 – 3
A.
Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals
Resolved, that the Board approve the Solicitor’s request to
authorize to settle three (3) real estate tax assessment appeals in
accordance with the attachment in the Solicitor’s Report of
August 27, 2009.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
F.
VI.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
President’s Report – In the Official Legislative Minutes of
August 27, 2009.
Scheduled Presentations
A.
B.
RTMEA - None
Healthy Communities Initiative – Dana Reiker
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations
A.
Rose Tree Media Residents
VIII.
Old Business
A.
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
2.
3.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Salary Change
c.
Supplemental Contracts
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-10 – 4
Resolved, that the Board of School Directors approve the
following:
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
II. Legislative Minutes – August 27, 2009
Professional
1.
Michael Reese, Social Studies Teacher,
Springton Lake Middle School, resignation
effective June 26, 2009.
2.
Steve Quinn, Assistant Principal, Springton
Lake Middle School, resignation effective
August 7, 2009.
Non-Instructional
1.
Virginia Lang, Support Staff II, Indian Lane
Elementary, resignation effective August 31,
2009.
2.
Margaret Tuberville, Support Staff II,
Penncrest High School, retirement effective
June 22, 2009.
3.
Rita Marie Mueller, Support Staff II, Rose
Tree Elementary, resignation effective July 2,
2009.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
b.
2.
Non-Instructional (cont’d.)
4.
David Heaton, Substitute Bus
resignation effective June 30, 2009.
Driver,
5.
John
Reed,
Substitute
Bus
resignation effective June 30, 2009.
Driver,
6.
Dorothy Denisar, Bus Driver, deceased July
9, 2009.
7.
Dolores Duffy, Secretary IV, Penncrest High
School, retirement effective August 28, 2009.
8.
Candidus Dougherty, Technology Assistant,
Rose Tree Elementary, termination effective
August 10, 2009.
9.
Catherine Iannucci, Food Service Worker,
Penncrest High School, termination effective
August 10, 2009.
10.
Jeanette Grant, Food Service Worker, Indian
Lane, resignation effective September 6,
2009.
11.
Amanda Matthews, Support Staff II, Media
Elementary, resignation effective August 17,
2009.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Summer Counselors at
Springton Lake Middle School to be paid at their
regular per diem rate:
Brian Bortnicker
Margie Gilroy
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Susan Griffin
Alison Harrison
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Kylee Bucci, Summer School Teacher, at the annual
salary of $1,920.00.
3.
Carleen Megow, Substitute ESY Teacher at the rate
of $80 per day.
4.
Julie Denton, Elementary Teacher, effective August
25, 2009 at the annual salary of $45,690*,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 6. Ms. Denton received her
Bachelor’s Degree from University of New
Hampshire. She comes to us from Mount Ararat
Middle School in Maine where she served as a
Science and Writing teacher. She is assigned to
Glenwood
Elementary
replacing
Marianne
Whiteman who was reassigned. NOTE: Ms Denton
is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
5.
Berit Haahr, Reading Specialist, effective August
25, 2009 at the annual salary of $50,382*, Master’s
Degree/Step 5. Ms. Haahr received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Bryn Mawr College and her Master’s
Degree from Cabrini College. Ms. Haahr served as
a Long Term Substitute for the 2008-2009 school
year. She is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary
replacing Cathy Poulos who has been reassigned.
6.
Bridget Martin, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher, effective August 25, 2009 at the annual
salary of $44,202*,Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1. Ms.
Martin received her Bachelor’s Degree from King’s
College. She is assigned to Glenwood Elementary
replacing Laura Mandia who is on leave. NOTE: Ms.
Martin is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
7.
Kristen Maze, Special Education Teacher, effective
August 25, 2009 at the annual salary of $44,776*,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 3. Ms. Maze received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Millersville University. She
comes to us from Penn-Delco School District where
she served as a Special Education Teacher. Ms.
Maze is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Kristen Acker who has been reassigned.
NOTE: Ms. Maze is being hired pending completion
of her pre-employment paperwork.
8.
David Miller, Science Teacher, effective August 2,
2009 at the annual salary of $44,202*, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 1. Mr. Miller received his Bachelor’s
Degree
from
Shippensburg
University
of
Pennsylvania. He is assigned to Penncrest High
School to a new position. NOTE: Mr. Miller is being
hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
9.
Mark Nixon, Long Term Substitute Social Studies
Teacher, effective August 25, 2009 at the annual
salary of $44,202*, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1, to be
pro-rated for the first semester. Mr. Nixon received
his Bachelor’s Degree from Messiah College. He is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Maureen Auerbach who is on leave for the first
semester. NOTE: Mr. Nixon is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
10.
Evan O’Neill, Elementary Teacher, effective August
25, 2009 at the annual salary of $49,482*, Master’s
Degree/Step 2. Mr. Evans received his Bachelor’s
Degree from the University of Delaware and his
Master’s Degree from Neumann College. Mr. Evans
is assigned to Media Elementary. This is a new
position. NOTE: Mr. Evans is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
11.
Lisa Petruzzelli, Learning Support Teacher, effective
August 25, 2009 at the annual salary of $44,202*,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Petruzzelli received
her Bachelor’s Degree from York College of
Pennsylvania. She is assigned to Rose Tree
Elementary replacing Donna Craskey who resigned.
12.
Sarah Pienkos, Elementary Teacher, effective
August 25, 2009 at the annual salary of $45,690,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 6*. Ms Pienkos received
her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois.
She comes to us from Leon County School District
in Tallahasse Florida where she served as an
Elementary Teacher. Ms. Pienkos is assigned to
Media Elementary replacing Kathleen Callahan who
retired. NOTE: Ms. Pienkos is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
13.
Christine Seeley, Title I Math Teacher, effective
August 25, 2009 at the annual salary of $52,441*,
Master’s Degree/Step 6. Ms. Seeley received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University
and her Master’s Degree from the University of
Scranton. She comes to us from Downingtown Area
School District where she served as an Elementary
Teacher for the last five years. She is assigned to
Media Elementary School replacing Brittani
Lutterman who was reassigned. NOTE: Ms. Seeley
is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
14.
Kristen Smith, Elementary Teacher, effective August
25, 2009 at the rate of $45,316, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 5*. Ms. Smith received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Shippensburg University. She comes
to us from Colonial School District where she served
as an Elementary Teacher for the past 3 years. She
is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary School
replacing ThaiFaa Mayfield-Pinkett who has been
reassigned. NOTE: Ms. Smith is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
15.
Nathan Snyder, Long Term Substitute Science
Teacher, effective August 25, 2009 at the annual
salary of $49,182*, Master’s Degree/Step 1. Mr.
Snyder received his Bachelor’s Degree from
Pennsylvania State University. He also holds 2
Master’s Degrees having received his Master’s in
Education from LaSalle University. Mr. Snyder is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Paul
DelPrato who is on Sabbatical. NOTE: Mr. Snyder is
being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
16.
Jodi Strevig, Special Education Teacher, effective
August 25, 2009 at the annual salary of $52,441*,
Master’s Degree/Step 6. Ms. Strevig received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Mansfield Univerisity and
her Master’s Degree from Pennsylvania State
University. She comes to us from York City School
District where she served as a Special Education
Teacher for the past 12 years. She is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Barbara Cicalese
who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Strevig is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
17.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel who served as Homebound Instructors
for the 2008-2009 school year at the rate of $44.00*
per hour:
Britt Rago
18.
Ali Perilli
Kim Riviere
Recommend the Board recognize the following
personnel for attainment of tenure, effective August
31, 2009:
Jaclyn Arubtina
Aaron Goldfarb
Carly Neitz
Meghan Cristaldi
Judy Stingle
Veronica Kurash
Alexis Wilson
Indian Lane Elementary
Media Elementary
Media Elementary
Penncrest
Penncrest
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
*Salary is reported at the 2008-2009 rate and is subject to
change with the completion of RTMEA negotiations.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional
19.
Joshua Mattson, School Psychologist, effective
August 28, 2009 at the annual salary of $90,000.
Mr. Mattson received his Bachelor’s Degree from
Pennsylvania State Unversity and his Master’s
Degree from Temple University. He comes to us
from Upper Darby School District where he served
as a School Psychologist for the past 7 years. Mr.
Mattson is assigned to Penncrest High School. This
is a new position. NOTE: Mr. Mattson is being hired
pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
20.
Katherine White, Acting Assistant Principal, effective
August 10, 2009 at the annual salary of $106,099.
Ms. White is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School replacing Steve Quinn who resigned.
Non-Instructional
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel to serve as Custodial Night Supervisor for
the 2009-2010 school year:
Anthony Discalla
Terrance Jones
Debbie Linn
Paulette Goolsby
Clifton Berry
Indian Lane
Springton Lake
Rose Tree
Glenwood
Penncerst
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
2.
Dylan McAndrew, Summer Maintenance, effective
June 25, 2009 at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Mr.
McAndrew is assigned to the Maintenance
Department.
3.
Thomas Bowes, Substitute Bus Driver, to serve as a
Summer Bus Aide effective July 6, 2009 at the rate
of $13.34 per hour.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
4.
Ronald Jones, Bus Driver, to serve as a Summer
Bus Aide effective June 29, 2009 at the rate of
$13.34 per hour.
5.
Donna Simpson, Dispatcher effective July 6, 2009
at the annual salary of $41,500. Ms. Simpson is
assigned to the Transportation Department
replacing Dawn Fitting who retired.
6.
Bethany Zeleznick, Support Staff I, Penncrest High
School, will serve as a Substitute Receptionist as
needed at the rate of $17.73 per hour.
7.
Lori Quinden, Support Staff II, effective September
1, 2009 at the rate of $14.49 per hour. Ms. Quinden
is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing
Lisa Blake who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Quinden is
being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
8.
Hope Kaut, Support Staff II, effective September 1,
2009 at the rate of $14.49 per hour. Ms. Kaut is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Margaret Tuberville who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Kaut
is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
9.
Ryan Lewis, Support Staff II, effective September 1,
2009 at the rate of $14.49 per hour. Mr. Lewis is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing
Amanda Sargent who resigned. NOTE: Mr. Lewis is
being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
10.
Remy Kurland, Support Staff II, effective September
1, 2009 at the rate of $14.49 per hour. Ms. Kurland
is assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms.
Kurland is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
11.
Emily Malone, Support Staff II, effective September
1, 2009 at the rate of $14.49 per hour. Ms. Malone
is assigned to Media Elementary School. This is a
new position.
12.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Theme Readers for the 20092010 school year at the rate of $285.00 per month:
Michael Bury
Marcie Cohen
Mary McConville
John Pritchard
Elaine Prizzi
Nancy Wooding
3.
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
1 position
1 position
1 position
2 positions
2 positions
1 position
13.
Connor McCormick, Maintenance Worker, effective
August 28, 2009 at the rate of $17.72 per hour. Mr.
McCormick is assigned to the Department of
Maintenance and Operations. This is a new
position.
14.
Benjamin Shedlock, Support Staff II, effective
September 1, 2009 at the rate of $14.49 per hour.
Mr. Shedlock is assigned to Penncrest High School.
This is a new position. NOTE: Mr. Shedlock is being
hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
II. Legislative Minutes – August 27, 2009
Mary Belle Patton from (.3) Study Skills Teacher to
(1.0) Long Term Substitute Teacher. This position is
temporary for the 2009-2010 school year only. Ms.
Patton is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School
replacing Rosanna Denney who is on Sabbatical
Leave.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
2.
Athena Valavanis, Secretary I, from 6 hours a day to
full time effective August 10, 2009 at the annual
salary of $28,956.52.
3.
Jeanette Verdeur, Music Teacher, from .95 to 1.0
FTE effective August 31, 2009. Ms. Verdeur will be
.75 contracted teacher and .25 long term substitute
teacher.
Salary Change
1.
The following salaries were incorrectly reported on
the June 2009 Board:
S. Quinn
A. Drinkwine
P. Theodore
D. DeFronzo
L. Davis
L. Ciminera
R. Baldino
E. DiMarino Linnen
c.
Assistant Principal
Tech Assistant II
Tech Assistant II
Tech Assistant I
Tech Assistant I
Tech Assistant I
Sup of Maint. and Oper.
Principal
$106,099.00
$ 45,917.87
$ 45,917.87
$ 34,124.91
$ 34, 124.91
$ 34,124.91
$ 83,757.00
$117,261.00
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Tracy Jackson, District World Language Coordinator
for the 2009-2010 school year at the annual salary
of $5,600*.
2.
LaVerne Motley, Elementary and Secondary Library
Coordinator for the 2009-2010 school year at the
annual salary of $5,600*.
3.
Recommend Board approval for payment to the
following Science Olympiad Team Sponsors for
Post Season Coaching during the 2008-2009 school
year at the rate of $40 per day:
James Ciccarelli
James Shea
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Ed Somers
Jennifer Tareila
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Athletic Supplemental contracts effective
July 1, 2009. See Attachment A in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 27, 2009.
5.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School
Non-Athletic
Supplemental
contracts
effective July 1, 2009. See Attachment B in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 27, 2009.
6.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Athletic Supplemental contracts
effective July 1, 2009. See Attachment C in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 27, 2009.
7.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts
effective July 1, 2009. See Attachment D in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 27, 2009.
8.
Recommend
Board
approval
of
Building
Coordinators for the 2009-2010 school year at the
annual salary of $2,800.00* effective July 1, 2009.
See Attachment E in Official Legislative Minutes of
August 27, 2009.
9.
Recommend Board approval of New Teacher
Mentors for the 2009-2010 school year at the
annual salary of $1,050.00* effective July 1, 2009.
See Attachment F in Official Legislative Minutes of
August 27, 2009.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts (cont’d)
10.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel who served as 2008-2009 Post Season
Envirothon Sponsors to be paid for 14 days at the
workshop rate:
Amanda Meltz
Mark Samilenko
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
*Salary is reported at the 2008-2009 rate and is subject to change with the
completion of RTMEA negotiations.
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ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
B.
Addendum – Personnel
1.
2.
3.
Terminations - None
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Supplemental Contracts
c.
Salary Change
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-10 – 5
Resolved, that the Board of School Directors approve the
following:
1.
Terminations – None
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
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Richard Joers, Long Term Substitute
Language Arts Teacher, for the first
semester, effective August 25, 2009 at
the annual salary of $44,202*,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 to be prorated for the first semester. Mr. Joers
eceived his Bachelor’s Degree from
Skidmore College. He is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School
replacing Kathy White who has been
reassigned. NOTE: Mr. Joers is being
hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
9/24/2009
ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
B.
Addendum – Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional (continued)
2.
Amy Tricome, Long Term Substitute Language Arts
Teacher for the first semester effective August 26,
2009 at the annual salary of $44,202*, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step1 to be pro-rated for the first 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. NOTE: Ms. Tricome is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Heather Henise, Accountant, effective September
14, 2009 at the annual salary of $83,757.00. Ms.
Henise is assigned to the Education Center
replacing Danielle Penza who resigned. NOTE: Ms.
Henise is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
Non-Instructional
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Janet Lloyd Murphy, Theme Reader, Penncrest
High School, for the 2009-2010 school year at the
rate of $285.00 per month.
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ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
B.
Addendum - Personnel
3.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
1.
Deborah Hoffman from Secretary I, Guidance and
Athletics to Secretary IV, Principal’s Secretary,
effective August 31, 2009 at the annual salary of
$37,665.13. Ms. Hoffman is assigned to Penncrest
High School.
2.
Todd Brown from (.5) Teacher Leader for
Secondary Special Education, (.5) Special
Education Teacher to (.5) Teacher Leader for
Secondary Special Education, District-wide, (.3)
Special Education Teacher and (.2) French
Teacher, Springton Lake Middle School, effective
August 31, 2009.
3.
Mary Ann Grassano from 1.0 Special Education
Teacher to (.5) Special Education Teacher. Ms.
Grassano is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Angela Beaudry, Junior Class Advisor, Penncrest
High School for the 2009-2010 school year at the
annual salary of $2,085.00*.
2.
Nancy Gheysens, New Teacher Mentor, Rose Tree
Elementary, for the 2009-2010 school year at the
annual salary of $1,050.00*.
3.
Jaclyn Leck, (.5) New Teacher Mentor, Rose Tree
Elementary for the 2009-2010 school year at the
annual salary of $525.00*.
4.
Christine Maguire, (.5) New Teacher Mentor, Rose
Tree Elementary for the 2009-2010 school year at
the annual salary of $525.00*.
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ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
B.
Addendum - Personnel
3.
General
b.
c.
Supplemental Contracts
5.
Felicia Quinzi, New Teacher Mentor, Penncrest
High School for the 2009-2010 school year at the
annual salary of $1,050.00*.
6.
Carin Newsome, New Teacher Mentor, Springton
Lake for the 2009-2010 school year at the annual
salary of $1,050.00*.
Salary Change
1.
The following salaries were incorrectly reported on
the June 2009 Board:
Gina Kokoska (.8)
Jennifer Tareila
$41,952.80
$81,160.00
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato,
Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna,
Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
Jeffrey Pettit
None
*Salaries are listed at the 2008-2009 rate and is subject to change with the completion of the
RTMEA negotiations.
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
B.
Bid Awards – None
General
1.
Mandate Waiver
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-10 – 6
Resolved, that the Board approve the following:
Rose Tree Media School District requests a waiver of Section 7-751,
subsection (a) of the Pennsylvania School Code of 1949, with regard to
the section requiring the School District to enter into multiple prime
contracts for the construction of, additions to and renovations of school
facilities. The waiver request does not apply to the procurement of
furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), asbestos abatement and the
procurement, installation of temporary modular classrooms associated
with the project. See Attachment G in Official Legislative Minutes of
August 27, 2009.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Contract and School District Funding Agreement with Vanguard
School
Agreement with Elwyn
Agreement for Contracted Services from Dr. Jessey SandovalBarrett
CADES Contract
Resignation of School District Treasurer
Appointment of School District Treasurer
Copier Lease – Non-Appropriation Addendum
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-10 – 7
2.
Contract and School District Funding Agreement with
Vanguard School
Resolved, that the Board approve the agreement with
Vanguard School to provide educational services to three
(3) students with significant disabilities for the 2009 -2010
school year, in accordance with the students’ IEPs. The
students (AM, TD, and JP) will attend Vanguard starting in
September 2009 with a tuition fee of $42,000.00. Vanguard
is an approved private school and an application for 4010
funding has been submitted.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Agreement with Elwyn
Further resolved, that the Board approve the agreement with
Elwyn to provide 7.25 hours per day of individual and group
therapeutic services for selected students identified by the school
district. A Therapeutic Facilitator will service students at
Penncrest three and a half (31/2) days per week, at Springton
Lake one (1) day per week and on a rotating basis at the four
elementary schools. The cost of all services provided is
$132,677.80. Funding for these services will include $70,000.00
from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA).
4.
Agreement for Contracted Services from Dr. Jessy SandovalBarrett
Fruther resolved, that the Board approve the agreement with Dr.
Jessy Sandoval-Barrett to provide comprehensive psychiatric
evaluations for identified students on an as needed basis. The
hourly fee is $200.00 with a typical evaluation totaling five (5)
hours. Currently, there are two students in need of this evaluation.
5.
CADES Contract
Further resolved, that the Board approve the renewal of the
Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services Contract
(CADES). Following are the proposed rates for the 2009-2010
school year.
Round Trip (Del. Co.) per student/day
One Way (Del. Co.) per student/day
6.
$61.80
$39.15
Resignation of School District Treasurer
Further resolved, that the Board of School Directors accept the
resignation of Roxanne Schupp as Treasurer for the Rose Tree
Media School District.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
Appointment of School District Treasurer
Further resolved, that the Board approve Heather Henise to serve
as Treasurer for the Rose Tree Media School District for the
2009-10 school year. There is no cash compensation for this
position.
8.
Copier Lease – Non-Appropriation Addendum
Further resolved, that the Board approve the Non-Appropriation
Addendum for the Corrigan-Manning Co., Inc. copier lease. See
Attachment H in Official Legislative Minutes of
August 27, 2009.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
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Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato,
Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna,
Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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ADDENDUM
IX.
Finance
C.
Finance Addendum
1.
Delaware Valley Project Management Institute (PMI)
Resolved, that the School Board approve to table the following
resolution:
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to
table the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 - 8
Resolve, the Board approve the agreement with the Delaware
Valley Project Management Institute (PMI) to teach students of
the 21st century life skills of project management.
The aforementioned resolution was declared tabled by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
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Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna,
Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
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XI.
Adjournment
Mr. Hanna moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2009-2010 - 9
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:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board of School Directors Secretary
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BID OPENING MINUTES
August 24, 2009
A bid opening was held on August 24, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. in the Education
Center, 308 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Jock Deasy, Project Manager, Dennis Cini, Construction
Manager, Ron Baldino, Director of Maintenance & Operations and
Grace Eves, Board Secretary.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Four Music Room Doors at Penncrest High School
Bass II Enterprises, Inc.
Minotola, NJ 08341
The Fayette Group, Inc.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
F. W. Houder, Inc.
Malvern, PA 19355
Martell Construction Co., Inc.
Pens Grove, NJ 08069
Donald E. Reisinger, Inc. Contractor
West Chester, PA 19380
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Envirothon Team – Mark Samilenko and Amanda Meltz
Katie Ferguson and Jennifer Walker
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors recognize the
Penncrest High School Envirothon Team, Katie Ferguson and
Jennifer Walker, and their coaches Mark Samilenko and Amanda
Meltz for coming in First Place at the National Canon Envirothon
competition.
Background
The Penncrest Team beat teams from the United States and
Canada to secure their championship. This is the Third National
Championship for the Penncrest High School Team. Team
members include Katie Davis, Elizabeth Freeburg, and Alex Senko,
who are not attending college and Katie Ferguson and Jennifer
Walker who are seniors this year.
B.
Penncrest High School – New Signage
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors recognize Rick Gregg,
Ralph Harrison, Stephen Mescanti, Carl Kriebel, Ron Baldino, Jack
Dunne, and Armondo Ragni for designing, producing, and installing
the new room signs at Penncrest High School.
Background
The high school administration approached Ron Baldino with their
request to have new room signs posted on the walls at the high
school. Ron, working with Steve Mescanti and Carl Kriebel
designed and produced the signs using the new Gravograph LS100
Laser Engraver machine in Mr. Mescanti’s class. Thanks to Ron
Baldino, Jack Dunne, Armondo Ragni and the work of the
maintenance department the signs were installed in time for the
start of school.
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – September 24, 2009
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Construction Update
Glenwood is off to a great start. The newly renovated classrooms and bathrooms look
great! The custodial crew did a great job cleaning up after the contractors were finished.
The wheel chair lift was installed and inspected. The pending upgrades to Glenwood
include the completion of the elevator, and the installation of a “buzzer” to the main
entrance. These projects are scheduled to be complete by the end of the month.
Art
Some students from Glenwood Elementary School exhibited their art work at O'Malley's
Ice Cream Pub on State Street in Media, PA as part of "Second Saturday." Art Teacher,
Mr. Sharp, was on hand to greet the students and their families. On the second Saturday
of every month, many businesses on and around State Street in Media stay open late as
part of a free arts event. Shops, galleries and cafes host local musicians or display the
work of local artists.
Guidance
In guidance this month we are working on cultivating an attitude of gratitude. Increasing
your level of expressing and exploring gratitude shows an increase in overall life
satisfaction. Research-based developmentally appropriate guidance lessons were
created and the counselor will be working with students on the importance of gratitude in
our lives.
First Grade
First grade has been learning about getting along, school rules, and getting acquainted
with peers in social studies. The first graders have been working on projects and doing
activities relating to these topics. Learning these important skills early in the year sets the
foundation for the rest of the school year.
Third Grade
During September, teams of teachers worked together to help get information on each
child. Fern Mathis, the Instructional support teacher, along with Lynn Lista and Debbie
Preg, the two reading support teachers, helped each classroom teacher to administer the
DIBELs test. Classroom teachers also gave the DRA as well as other beginning of the
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year baseline tests. Each of these tests help the teacher to design instruction that will
best meet the needs of the students who are in their class.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The 2009-2010 school year started off well. 405 students have transitioned back to
school without a hitch. Students are happy and enjoying school.
Parent Teacher Group
The PTG Board met twice in August to develop a budget and held a general membership
meeting on September 10 to approve the document. The meeting was marked by high
attendance and lively discussion on how to allocate precious resources. The debate was
civil, with everyone listening to each other’s concerns and ideas. Mr. Bennett and
counselor Jessica Hilden presented a report on Indian Lane’s PSSA results. Future
meetings will feature different groups of teachers making brief presentation to the
assembled parents.
Library
Indian Lane students had a terrific summer of reading at the Middletown Library.
Students had a chance to sign up for the summer reading club and logged their reading
electronically through a new computerized system. 82 of our older students logged
electronically for a total of 38,350 minutes and 47 of our younger picture book readers
read a total of 3,143 books! Students will be recognized at a school wide assembly in
October. Library themes for the upcoming year include favorite authors, animals, award
winners, people and places and literary genres.
Expectations for the Year
All students attended an Opening Assembly on September 10, where Mr. Bennett
reviewed behavioral and academic expectations. The students were attentive and
promised to make positive decisions.
The school will hold monthly recognition
assemblies throughout the year to build school spirit and pride.
Family Concert
Steven Courtney comes to Indian Lane and will be visiting and entertaining our children
during the day. His band will be joining him in the evening for a special concert event for
ILES kids and families! This is a great way to kick off the new school year. Don’t miss this
amazing opportunity to have a fantastic time with the whole family! (Grandparents and
special friends are welcome to join us, so spread the word.) Steven Courtney is a
performing songwriter who has experienced top notch success. In a span of fifteen years,
Steven has performed over 4,000 concerts, recorded 20 full-length albums, produced
three concert-length performance videos AND an award winning Children's TV series!
Few artists are as committed to expanding the boundaries of Children's Music and Family
Entertainment as Steven Courtney. Courtney's songs inspire imagination and positive
social behavior with a superabundance of creativity added.
To check out Steven’s
Podcasts, go to www.stevencourtney.com and click on Music & Video. WHEN: Friday
Night, September 25, 2009, 6:00 PM, Food & Beverage Concession Opens, Show Starts
at 7:00 PM, in the ILES Gymnasium.
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Back-to-School Night
Indian Lane will host the annual Back-to-School Night for parents on Tuesday, September
29, 2009. Kindergarten and first grade parents visit from 7:00 to 7:35 p.m. Second or
third grade parents visit the classrooms from 7:35 to 8:10 p.m. Fourth or fifth grade
parents visit the classrooms from 8:10 to 8:45 p.m. Special area teachers will be in their
rooms to answer questions from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Opening of School
We had a very positive opening of school. A parent committee decorated the front
entrance with balloons and stars in our school colors and with cheerful welcome banners.
Marty the Mustang (our mascot) greeted the children as they entered school. The entire
staff was at the ready to meet, greet, and get started. Marty the Mustang “high fived” the
children as they entered school. (Our new Title 1 math teacher, Christine Seeley, was the
Springfield High mascot and she was more than happy to be the liveliest and friendliest
Marty ever. Don’t tell!) A special recognition goes to our custodial staff and our
maintenance staff. Like the silver and blue stars, our building sparkled!
Phone Home
Our principal, Mrs. Kotch, phoned every family that is new to Media Elementary School
and every kindergarten family. The phone calls were just prior to our orientation programs
and served as a nice reminder of upcoming events. Several parents put the children on
the phone so that their principal could greet them personally. The feedback was so good
that this will surely become an annual practice.
Keep an eye out around the community for our new “Welcome to Media Elementary”
signs that have a jazzy blue design. Our PTG “sign fairies” tell us that they only put the
signs out after dark or before dusk and that they have lots of fun doing it.
Treasure Hunt
A treasure hunt was the featured activity at both our new family and kindergarten
orientations. Catchy clues and a map of the school guided the families through the
building. Each child had a treasure bag to be filled with prizes as they solved the clues.
Some examples: “Look for some mice, you won’t need cheese. The room’s in a corner if
you please.” (Computer Lab) “If drawing or painting melt your heart, then look for the
room where you’ll have art.” “If your stomach starts to growl or crunch, you’ll know it must
be time for lunch. It’s also the spot where this trail ends. Maybe you’ll meet some nice
new friends.” (Cafeteria)
Summer School at Media
Media teacher, Elizabeth Coulter, directed the elementary summer school programs that
were held at Media School this year. Her report which was unavailable last month: Fortyfive students participated in the program and were bussed to and from school Monday
through Thursday for five weeks. Students worked to retain skills learned throughout the
school year in reading, writing, and math. Teachers planned lessons that were geared
toward individual learners and students benefited from the small group instruction. One
classroom was able to utilize the co-teaching strategy because of the large number of
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kindergarten students attending the program. This allowed the two teachers to use a
station approach where small groups of students would move from one lesson or activity
to another with the guidance of a teacher. At the end of the five weeks, a progress report
was written for each student and sent home to the parents.
Special events included:
Fractions with Pizza – All of the students studied fractions, appropriate to their level, in
their classrooms. Pizzas were delivered, uncut, to the school. Each class sat together
and was given a pizza cutter. Under the supervision and guidance of the teacher, the
students were able to cut the pizzas and talk with each other about fractions.
Movie Day – Another skill all of the students studied was counting money. Each student
was given plastic and paper money to use to “buy” their ticket to the movie and to “buy”
snacks and drinks at the “concession stand.” These students needed to be able to count
the money they were given to buy the items. Items were priced according to the level of
the buyer. The fourth graders (moving into fifth grade) were given the job to work the
“concession stand” and to “sell” the tickets to the movie. They, in turn, needed to be able
to count the money being given to them and to give the appropriate change.
ESY (Extended School Year) classes for special education students and “Reading
Rockets” (an RTM program) were also housed at Media Elementary this summer.
Shofuso House Scholarship –Thank you Mrs. Maxwell!
Hannah Rusch was a recipient of scholarship funds to attend summer camp at Shofuso,
the Japanese house in Fairmount Park. Hannah just completed fourth grade at Media
Elementary School. For five full days the campers focused on traditional Japanese
theater arts like kabuki, kamishibai paper theater and bunraku puppet making. Hannah’s
parents joined in on the final day of camp for a rousing puppet performance of the
traditional folk tale, Momotaro, the Peach Boy, written, created, and performed by the
campers! This opportunity for Hannah was arranged by art teacher, Jana Maxwell who
also participated in the camp.
SWAT Training
A special emergency training was held at Media School in August. Two nights of drills
facilitated the preparedness of our local police department to respond to emergency
situations. We continue to be very enthusiastic about the excellent relationship that we
have with our local police department.
Beach Volleyball and More
Our professional development days were busy and productive. The E-Team Conference
at Rose Tree, described by Dr. Gilbert, focused on literacy. We also had technology
training (automated attendance, SMART BOARDS, new keyboarding program), faculty
meetings, grade level collaborative time, and our annual Open House. One afternoon, the
Media staff kicked back for a short while and enjoyed a game of beach volleyball on
Barrall Field. Our new staff members contributed to an impressive front line! Water ice
was the reward for a team building activity that was just great.
Community Resource Center
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Our PTG board is collaborating with us to create a Community Resource Center. Parents
have donated items that give the space a homelike feel. A bulletin board dedicated to
“Help Wanted” should help us meet our goal of increased parent involvement. Resource
materials are available for parents to borrow. Stay tuned to see how this project grows
throughout the school year. The possibilities are exciting.
Emergency Preparedness
Mrs. Kotch and Guidance Counselor, Mr. Murphy, have been meeting with grade levels to
review our school handbook. We will have two fire drills and bus evacuation drills in the
first two weeks of school.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PSSA Performance
State rankings came out the first week in September and we are delighted to announce
that Rose Tree Elementary School was ranked 19th out of 1,661 elementary schools in
the state of Pennsylvania for our performance on the combined third and fourth grade
PSSA results in math and reading. When looking solely at math we were ranked 13th in
the state and for our reading only performance, we ranked 41st. These results, along with
results for all schools and districts, can be found at www.schooldigger.com.
Opening Day
Opening day was a great success. We have added international flags hanging in our
hallways and throughout the year will be encircling our school’s interior with the “Faces of
Rose Tree.” The new look has been extremely well received and students and parents
are having fun identifying the various flags. The chains of pictures of our students, staff,
parents and community members are growing daily.
Data Night for Parents
Parents were shown a PowerPoint presentation of where we were, are and will be going.
The process for our data conferencing and pyramid of interventions was explained.
Plenty of time was given for questions and answers.
Month of September
This month we hosted our homeroom parents for an organizational tea, treated our White
Horse Village Volunteers to a welcome back breakfast and also celebrated Patriot’s Day
with the wearing of red, white and blue. Constitution day was the day many of our
classes created their own constitutions and participated in a variety of activities to
recognize this day.
First Grade
First grade got off to a great start. They focused on learning class routines and making
new friends. The children have enjoyed a gingerbread hunt, and met many new faces at
Rose Tree. All of the teachers and students have been enjoying the use of their new
Smart Boards!
Art Department Happenings
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The students of Rose Tree Elementary have been invited, for a second year, to display
painted murals in the Sweet Potato Café and Bakery located on State Street in Media.
This is quite an honor. During the past school year, the bakery featured four large colorful
murals created by the students in art club, with each mural depicting breads, cakes, pies
and cookies. The murals are currently still on display in the bakery. The new murals will
depict the bakery in the four seasons of the year, and will be installed in the late fall
during an artists’ reception.
Music
During the month of September, Rose Tree Elementary music classes sang patriotic
songs in honor of Patriots’ Day. To celebrate the anniversary of the writing of our national
anthem, the 4th and 5th graders put on a musical play reenacting the writing of the song.
On Constitution Day music students performed a Rap about the writing of the Constitution
and the 5th graders learned and performed the Preamble in small groups. Students in
grades 2 - 6 have the opportunity to enter a national music essay contest again this year.
Students are submitting creative essays entitled "I Imagine . . . “(any topic about music).
Last year, a Rose Tree student was chosen as a National winner.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Assistant Principal, Tony Jackowski, climbed Mt. Elbert in Leadville, Colorado over Labor
Day Weekend. When he reached the summit at 14, 433 feet, he proudly displayed our
Spartan flag and he donned the Spartan helmet!
We had an excellent start to the school year. Sixth graders were guided through the
hallways by staff and upperclassmen as they navigated their new school. Projects,
assignments and lively discussions were held in classrooms across the building.
Students are excited about seeing their friends and the variety of choices in the cafeteria.
We had an unexpected fire drill on the second day because of burned popcorn in the
main office microwave. The drill went very smoothly. Next week our administrators will
hold 3 grade level assemblies to review goals, expectations, joys and rules for the new
year.
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Art
Ms. Sycz’ Grade eight students are beginning the year by examining works of art
including paintings by Leonardo da Vinci and Piet Mondrian with a focus on composition.
Students will then use the elements and principles of design to create a dynamic
composition. Students will use shapes to explore the principles of pattern, contrast and
emphasis. Colored pencils will be used after the shapes have been drawn to further
explore how color has an impact on the composition. Grade seven students will examine
the art of portraiture examining portraits painting by Leonardo da Vince, Ben Shahn,
Vincent van Gogh and Andrew Wyeth to see different styles and creative approaches.
Students will then compose a close up drawing of a character wearing glasses creatively
telling a story by the reflection in the glasses. Students will then use color as they learn
how to create shaded areas. Reading from the textbook Understanding Art will reinforce
the objectives of the lesson. Grade six students will be introduced to composition by
looking at paintings by various artists including the artist Edward Charlemont to see how
artists arrange their art work. Students will then draw leaf shapes on paper incorporating
the principles of design including balance, pattern, and contrast. Students will learn to
blend oil pastels and create watercolor washes in the mixed medium work of art. Reading
from the textbook Understanding Art will reinforce the objectives of the lesson.
All of Mrs. Prior's students will be kicking off the new school year by “Putting Things in
Perspective"! Students in each grade level will develop drawings using one point or two
point linear perspective.
Things are happening in the Art Room!!! All students have reviewed "Mrs. Going’s Art
Room Standards.” The highlights for students are Responsibility, Respect, Success,
Believe in yourself because you are all stars! Eighth grades will begin the year with
discussions on 20th century artists, Henri Matisse and Andy Warhol, similarities and
differences. The focus is on design and composition with a strong understanding of color.
More to come!! Seventh grades will begin with Color Theory units exploring the work
of Georgia O'keeffe and abstraction techniques. A web trip to Ghost Ranch and her
museum in New Mexico are on the "to do" list. Sixth grades are beginning the year with
Metal Repousse Mask. The Elements of Design will be the target area to focus so that all
students know and understand the Big 7, beginning with Texture. Is it Implied or Actual?
That is the question!!
Library
On July 21, LaVerne Motley participated in the annual library leadership conference at
Penn State University. As a member of the PSLA Curriculum Committee, she met with
other librarians from across the state to discuss publications, professional development,
and legislative issues, as well as plans for the 2009-2010 school year. Prominent issues
included Learning-4-Life, an AASL standards initiative, and the PDE Model Curriculum
Committee on which Mrs. Motley was asked to serve.
Math
Sixth Grade CPM2 - Sixth grade students will be starting a unit on data. They will use
information about themselves (their name length, their height, the number of people in
their family, etc.) to create graphs and to analyze data. This is a fun, interactive unit to
begin the year.
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Sixth Grade Accelerated CMP2 - The accelerated sixth grade math students will begin the
year learning about the relationships between variables, tables, graphs, and equations.
The context of this unit is a bike tour from Atlantic City, NJ to Norfolk, VA.
Seventh Grade CMP2 - The seventh grade is beginning the year with the Covering and
Surrounding unit. The overarching goal of this unit is to help students begin to
understand what it means to measure. Students will be studying two kinds of
measurements: perimeter (surrounding) and area (covering). Since students often have
misconceptions about the effects of each of these measures on the other, it is critical to
study them together and to probe their relationships. A sub-theme running through the
unit focuses on questions of what is the greatest and what is the least, since the notions
of maximum and minimum are important throughout mathematics. The connections to
factors and multiples and to fractions are especially strong.
Seventh Grade Accelerated CMP2 - The seventh grade accelerated is beginning the year
with a review on area and perimeter to prepare for the first eighth grade Connected
Mathematics unit, Filling and Wrapping. In this unit the students will explore the surface
areas and volumes of rectangular prisms and cylinders in depth. They will look informally
at how changing the scale of a box affects its surface area and volume. As well, the
students will informally investigate other solids-including cones, spheres, and square
pyramids-to develop volume relationships.
Eighth Grade CMP2 - We have finally launched the Connected Math Program in eighth
grade. We are tying up the loose ends from the seventh grade program by revisiting
Moving Straight Ahead such as rate, linear functions, slope, etc. We look forward to
using the new program. We also will be implementing Problems of the Day for all levels
to help with the PSSA.
Geometry - We start the year off with many vocabulary words in Chapter 1. We will be
assigning an interesting project where the students research a famous mathematician.
They can present the material in a variety of ways such as power points, research papers,
etc. This is due at the end of the marking period.
Music
Students in Eighth Grade Chorus joined members of the Penncrest Choirs to sing our
National Anthem at the Phillies game on Saturday, September 12 at Citizen’s Bank Park.
The Eighth Grade Select Chorus looks forward to singing a madrigal at the Renaissance
Faire on Wednesday, October 14th. Students will perform wearing Renaissance
costumes. Seventh & Eighth Grade Choruses are learning and reviewing voice
techniques to prepare for their concerts this year. Over 290 singers are involved in these
two groups. In connection with the SLMS Anti-Bullying initiative, the Seventh Grade
General Music classes are using song lyrics to reinforce positive messages. The theme
from "Friends" and James Taylor's "You've Got a Friend" will be analyzed for content and
musical form. Eighth Grade General Music begins a year-long emphasis on "Music
Through the Ages" with a cross-curriculum look at Ancient Greek instruments
and notation, and the beginnings of sound. Eighth Grade Band, numbering 70 musicians,
begins preparation for its marching/pep band season with the "Hey Song" and "On
Wisconsin." They will join the Penncrest Roaring Lions Marching Band for several
performances next month. Our SLMS Orchestra has reached a new high for participation
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with 100 students engaged in string activity. Because of space restrictions and increased
numbers, our string players are divided into sixth grade, seventh grade, and eighth grade
ensembles. Each will be performing with its band counterpart for the holiday season.
The ensembles are under the direction of Mrs. Toni Lyons.
Special Education
School is back in full swing, and the special education department is excited to be back!
Reading fluency and decoding instruction will now be handled by the reading specialists,
giving special education language arts teachers more time to focus on writing. We are
continuing with our resource/Spanish model, providing modified world language
instruction to some of our seventh and eighth grade students. The special education
math department is now using the Connected Math 2 curriculum in the learning support
classrooms. This unique program allows students to work through and model real-life
mathematics and its application outside of the classroom. The program allows students
become better thinkers, doers and communicators. We intend to continue our parent
newsletter, The Connections Courier, this year. We want to expand our coverage and
provide more information to families about how to enhance the home and school
connection. We have two new staff members in our department. Mary Ann Grassano, a
longtime Penncrest faculty member, has taken a learning support position at “The Lake,”
and Tiffany Bendistis, formerly of our language arts department, has taken over as the
seventh grade emotional support teacher. We know that Tiffany and Mary Ann will make
great additions to our department! In terms of technology and IEP development, Mack
Johnson is continuing to head the IEP Plus Steering Committee with the goal of refining
and improving the ways in which the software can work for us. Dr. Pat Barta has also
developed a comprehensive progress monitoring notebook that teachers can use to
develop goals and specially-designed instruction for students’ IEPs. Our department
looks forward to the best year ever, and we thank you for your support!
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
New Staff at Penncrest
This year Penncrest welcomed 6 new faculty members to our professional staff. Joshua
Mattson, Psychologist; David Miller, Environmental Science; Carolyn Perry, English;
Nathan Snyder, Biology; Jodi Strevig, Special Education; and Amy Tricome, English. In
addition, some familiar faces have returned: Colleen Hoy, Special Education; and Kristen
Maze, Special Education. We are also welcoming 3 new non-instructional support staff
members: Hope Kaut, Remy Kurland and Benjamin Shedlock. These new staff members
join the outstanding faculty and staff that have provided quality education to Penncrest
High School students.
Physical Education
The Health and Physical Education Department taught all Penncrest students a few line
dances so they could be exposed to more fun in a more comfortable dance environment.
World Language
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In July, Mr. Stevenson took 6 of his Latin students to Italy and Greece for a 9 day cultural
immersion trip. They visited Rome, Athens, Pompeii and the territories of the Romans in
between. Both Mr. Stevenson and the students raved about the experience.
23 Spanish Exchange students from Tavernes de la Valldigna, Spain will arrive on
Sunday, September 13th. These students have each been paired with a Penncrest
student who is currently studying Spanish 4 or AP Spanish 5. While visiting Rose Tree
Media, the 23 Spanish students and 2 chaperones will take daily trips to local historical
and cultural sites. They will also take a day trip to Washington D.C. and a trip to
Lancaster. The annual covered dish dinner will take place on September 24th at 6:00
p.m. in the Penncrest High School cafeteria.
On September 22nd the first interest meeting for the 2009-2010 Phyllis Kavanaugh
scholarship to study abroad will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Penncrest High School
Library.
Guidance
Six Penncrest seniors were identified as national merit Scholarship Semifinalists. The
students will now continue in the competition for Finalist recognition. Finalists are
identified in February. Students who earn Semifinalist status are the highest scorers on
the PSAT/NMSQT in each of their respective states and represent less than one percent
of each state’s high school seniors. Congratulations to: Mary Buchanan, Eda Chen,
Katherine Ferguson, Adeeb Minhaj, Vickram Premakumar and Jennifer Walker.
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
September 15, 2009
Subject:
September 15, 2009 – 7:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: John Hanna
______________________________________________________________________
In Attendance:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides and Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Denise Kerr and Grace Eves
______________________________________________________________________
1.
Budget Comparison
7:00
Expenditures are comparable to same time last year. Local revenue is
comparable to same time last year. State revenue is approximately $1,000,000
less than the amount received as of August 31, 2008 due to the budget impasse.
We have not receives state subsidy, retirement or Social Security payments from
the state. The District received the first half of the Homestead/Farmstead
property tax relief funds from the state. The second half will be available in
October. A budget year to year comparison will be presented next month.
Action: Discussion
2.
Local Audit Dates
7:15
Barbacane Thornton and Company is scheduled to begin the local audit on
November 9th and complete the audit on November 20th.
Action: Discussion
3.
Financial/Accounting Services Proposal
7:20
The Director of Management Services has requested the financial/accounting
services of Tom Josiah Consulting, to assist in the preparation of the local audit
due to the vacancy of an accountant for the past three months. Mr. Josiah’s fees
will be offset by the savings the District received during this vacancy. Mr. Josiah
is a CPA for PA and DE, CGFM (Certified Government Finance Manager), and
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner). His client list includes Springfield, Chichester,
Allentown and Norristown School Districts. His proposal will be submitted to the
solicitor for review.
Action: This item will be moved to the September 24th Legislative Meeting
pending review by the solicitor.
4.
Index
7:30
The Index for the 2010-11 fiscal year is 2.83%. The Index for the 2009-10 fiscal
year is 4.1%. The District’s tax increase for the 2009-10 fiscal year is 2.5%.
Action: Discussion
5.
Budget Timeline
7:45
The Pennsylvania Department of Education will issue action requirement dates
for the budget process by September 30th. A tentative timeline for the proposed
preliminary budget was discussed.
Action: Discussion
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on October 6, at 7:00 p.m.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
___
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
September 15, 2009
Subject:
September 15, 2009 - 8:00 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
___________________________________________________________________
In Attendance:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides and Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Denise Kerr and Grace Eves
____________________________________________________________________
1.
Penn Fields
8:00
The arborvitae trees are coming back nicely. They are sprayed every 3 months
and we will change to every month as it gets colder. We have begun to look at
other dear deterrents for the area in question. All of the athletic fields have
opened and are doing well. We will continue to monitor the turf maintenance
program for the new fields. Signs labeling the fields will be installed in the near
future.
2.
2009-10 Capital Projects Update
8:10
Dennis Cini gave an update on the status of the 2009 Capital projects. Projects
completed at this time came in $216,628 under budget. There are several
projects to be completed. The signage project was completed with the
assistance of Penncrest Technical Education teachers, Steve Mescanti and
Carl Kriebel, Assistant Principal, Ralph Harrison and Supervisor of Maintenance
and Operations Ron Baldino. This project will lead to a learning experience for
Penncrest students as it will be integrated into the curriculum. The students will
produce signs and awards in the future.
3.
Change Orders
8:20
•
Penncrest – Arrell & Snow Electrical Construction Change Order No. 1 in a
credit amount of $6,900 for deletion of wiring for various air handlers.
•
Rose Tree Elementary School – Kobithen Roofing Change Order No. 1 in a
credit amount of $1,320 for addition of masonry restoration and deletions of
metal deck repairs.
•
Education Center – Charlestown Paving & Excavating, Inc. Change Order No. 1
in credit amount of $1,521.60 for unused allowance for base repairs.
•
Penncrest – Goldhorn Electrical Construction Change Order No. 1 in the amount
of $3,800 for upgrade of wiring feeding dimmer rack to 60 amp 3 phase and
twelve additional dimmers and associated wiring.
•
Glenwood Phase II - L. J. Paolella Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $20,760
for elevator pit drainage.
Action: This item will be moved to the September 24th Legislative meeting.
4.
Music Room Doors
8:25
The bid for the music room doors at Penncrest is $17,785.72, which is $880.35
under budget. The doors will be installed over winter vacation. Recommendation
to accept the bid will be on the September 24th Legislative agenda.
Action: This item will be moved to the September 24th Legislative meeting for
approval.
5.
Proposal for 2010-11 Capital Projects
8:30
Dennis Cini’s proposal for owner’s representative services for the 2010-11 capital
projects will be reviewed by the solicitor pending approval at the September 24th
Legislative meeting.
Action: This item will be moved to the September 24th Legislative meeting
6.
Five-Year Plan
8:35
The current plan expires on June 30, 2011. We will need this year to start the
process of developing a new 5-year plan. Many of the items have been
completed. Tentative projects for the 2010-11 fiscal year include the upgrade of
PA systems and master clocks in the buildings and roofing projects.
7.
Owner Controlled Insurance
8:45
OCI covers workman’s comp, general liability and excess liability for construction
projects. The direct buy method would be 2.7% of construction costs. On a
$38,000,000 project the premium would be $1,026,000. If the cost of the project
increases, the insurance premium would also increase. Contractors would not be
responsible for workman's comp and general liability coverages. OCI provides a
safety program to all contractors that they would be required to follow. A
representative from the OCI will audit the site periodically. The coverage
excludes certain items. Additional information will be researched for the use of
an OCI for the Springton Lake Middle School project and discussed at a future
Operations Committee.
8.
Springton Lake Middle School Update
8:50
A new phasing plan was recently reviewed by the administration. A presentation
will be held at the October 6th Operations Committee. The District is still waiting
for final approval before bids can be sent out.
9.
Miscellaneous items:
Cameras were installed at the transportation center as part of the 2009 Capital
project. The District has reduced the security budget for the 2009-10 at all
location throughout the District. The gymnasium at the Media Elementary School
was refinished this past summer as a result of water damage. The cost was
covered by our insurance carrier.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on October 6, at 8:00 p.m.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
September 17, 2009
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – September 8, 2009
Board Members in attendance: N. Mackrides, Chair, N. Fronduti, L. Fox, J. Pettit,
J. Hanna, P. Barry, W. O’Donnell
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr, A. Gilbert, G. Eves, L. Bluebello
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Action: All items presented will be moved to the agenda of the legislative
meeting of September 24, 2009, for a vote of the full board.
II.
Personnel via Federal Grant Funding
Mrs. Callahan and Dr. Gilbert present a recommendation to hire an additional
ESL teacher at Media Elementary School to be paid for through Title I funds.
The members of the committee expressed concern that Title I funds are not
guaranteed and asked what would happen to the position should the funds be
discontinued. Dr. Gilbert and Mrs. Callahan assured the committee that
should that happen, we will come back to the committee and let them know.
The committee will then decide whether to discontinue the position or
continue it at district expense.
Action: The creation of a 1.0 FTE English As A Second Language teaching
position will be placed before the Board of School Directors for approval at
the legislative meeting of September 24, 2009.
III.
PIAA Officials – Background Checks
A recent ruling from PDE requires all PIAA Officials who began after July
2007 to obtain PA State Police Criminal Background Checks, Child Abuse
Clearances and FBI Clearances. Springton Lake administration requested
permission to create a new supplemental position to oversee the verification
of clearances at all sports events. The position would be funded by money
allocated to the now defunct Craft Club. The position would be valued at 6
units.
Action:
The committee approved moving the creation of the new
supplemental position to the legislative agenda of September 24, 2009, for
approval of the full board.
IV.
Delegate to DC Tax Collection Committee
Director of Management Services, Grace Eves, discussed with the committee
the need to appoint a delegate and an alternate to the newly forming
Delaware County Tax Collection Committee. Mrs. Eves volunteered to
assume this role at no additional compensation. Heather Henise, newly
appointed Accountant and Treasurer, will serve as the alternate.
Action: The appointment of Grace Eves to represent the board as the Rose
Tree Media School District delegate to the Delaware County Tax Collection
Committee and Heather Henise as alternate delegate will appear before the
Board of School Directors on the legislative agenda of September 24, 2009.
V.
Executive Session
An executive session was held to discuss matters of personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held at 7 PM on October 6,
2009, in the Board Room at the Education Center.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Date:
September 11, 2009
Subject:
September 8, 2009 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Fronduti
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Jeff Pettit, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, John Hanna
Others in Attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Dr. Joyce Jeuell, Dr. Linda Bluebello, Dr.
Steve Taylor, Community member
PRESENTATION
Dr. Joyce Jeuell presented the G.A.T.E. program to the Board. G.A.T.E. (Guided
Actions and Team Excellence) is a proposed pilot alternative regular education
intervention designed to help eighth graders of average to above-average ability reach
their personal potential. The program would target at-risk regular education students
who are not academically motivated, who may be failing or in danger of failing two or
more subjects, and/or students who do not always make positive behavioral decisions.
Dr. Jeuell reviewed program components, including staffing and academic/behavioral
interventions. The proposed pilot program will utilize an existing .3 staff position with an
additional .2 from stimulus funds. Program evaluation will be based on data collection
of academic achievement and reduction in disciplinary referrals.
The Board supported the pilot program, but requested periodic updates.
HEALTH SERVICES UPDATE
Dr. Bluebello shared with the Board newly released information on the H1N1 influenza
released from the PA Department of Health, PA Department of Education and Center
for Disease Control. Dr. Bluebello shared pertinent slides from a PA Department of
Health webinar and reviewed the preventative measures/plans that are underway in our
schools. Communication with staff, parents, students and the community will also be a
top priority via the district website, Global Connect, cable TV, E-Alerts, etc.
CONTRACTS
Dr. Bluebello presented the following contract renewals.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems provides bio-psychosocial assessments, written
recommendations and follow-up of students as needed at a rate of $275.00 per
assessment/follow-up.
Action: Approval will be on the September 2009 Legislative Agenda.
A student who attends the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy located at 4400
Baltimore Pike, Philadelphia, PA, requires parental transportation due to medically
necessary private therapies and treatment scheduled in the afternoons.
Action: Approval will be on the September 2009 Legislative Agenda.
Kimberly Parra provides coordination of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) at
Penncrest High School for an annual cost of $38,309, from September 8, 2009 to June
22, 2010.
Action: Approval will be on the September 2009 Legislative Agenda.
Mercy Rehab Associates provide a physical therapist for students who require this
service as identified on their Individualized Education Program. The cost of the services
is $64.00 per hour.
Action: Approval will be on the September 2009 Legislative Agenda.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be October 6, 2009, at 8:00 pm
at the Education Center.
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Dr. Angela Gilbert, Director of Teaching and Learning - Elementary
Dr. Steve Taylor, Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary
DATE:
September 8, 2009
RE:
September 8, 2009, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, Nancy
Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit
RTMSD Personnel in Attendance:
Denise Kerr, Steve Taylor
Pat Barta, Eleanor Dimarino, Angela Gilbert,
Parent in Attendance: Janet Layton
Preview of Agenda Items for 2009-2010 Committee Meetings
The Directors of Teaching & Learning previewed a list of agenda items for 2009-2010
which includes routine annual business, action items, and possible informational
updates.
Activities to Address 9th Graders’ Math Performance
In response to a request from the Board at the August 2009 Legislative meeting, Dr.
Taylor described the action steps that will be taken in 2009-2010 to address the
performance of current 9th graders in math, a concern based on the decline of the
cohort’s performance in math from 7th to 8th grade, as measured by the April 2009 PSSA.
Five action steps will be implemented: focus on students on the cusp of Proficiency,
extra support for students with IEP’s, use of test prep strategies, ongoing data analysis,
and targeted reteaching for mastery of key skills and concepts.
Preview of Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for 2009-2010
Dr. Taylor presented this year’s Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for the Dual
Enrollment program. Three separate Agreements cover RTMSD’s relationships with our
three post-secondary partners:
DCCC, Neumann University, and Penn State
Brandywine. There are no substantive changes from previous Agreements, save for an
updating of the costs for tuition, books, and fees. One caveat in regard to these
agreements concerns the present state budget process in Harrisburg, through which the
funding for Dual Enrollment in 2009-2010 will be determined. In the absence of funding,
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students may still take courses and may still receive credits at both Penncrest and the
post-secondary institution, but there would be no reimbursement to the students’ families
from the state. Dr. Taylor reported there are currently 11 students taking 13 courses at
DCCC during the fall semester. The Board gave permission to place the Concurrent
Enrollment Agreements on the September Legislative agenda for formal approval.
ERC Curriculum Update
Dr. Dimarino updated the Board on two new curricular additions for students at the ERC.
The first is a Project Management Course provided by the Project Management Institute
Educational Foundation (PMI). PMI approached the Simon Youth Foundation last spring
about the possibility of offering this course at the ERC. The course will be taught by a
certified project manager and supported by two mentors from the community. It will be
taught three days a week from 2:30 to 4:00 over 9 weeks. At the end of the course,
students may choose to take a certification exam in project management which is
recognized worldwide. A contract for hiring the instructor for the course will appear on
the September Legislative agenda. Funding to pay for the instructor will come from an
Alternative Education grant. The second curricular innovation for the ERC this year
involves a partnership with Delaware County Community College, which will administer
its ACCUPLACER exam to seniors at the ERC to determine their placement in math.
Based on results of the ACCUPLACER, an instrument designed by the Educational
Testing Service, seniors at the ERC may be taught the curricula of two courses at
DCCC: Math 040 or Math 060, both of which are considered developmental courses
which do not receive college credit. DCCC has provided the curricula for these courses
to the ERC, and one of the regular teachers at the ERC will teach them.
Special Education Contracts
Dr. Gilbert presented a contract for student LK to receive educational services at
The Mill Creek School. The agreement is for the 2009-2010 school year. The
annual tuition rate is $35,280.00. The district will pay a per diem rate of $196.00
per student, for which Mill Creek will submit monthly tuition bills.
ACTION: A resolution for a contract with The Mill Creek School will be on the September
24, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
Dr. Gilbert presented a contract for students BL and DR to receive educational
services at The Vanguard School. The agreement is for the 2009-2010 school
year. The district will pay an annual tuition rate of $42,000.00 per student for the
educational and related services described in the students’ IEPs. Vanguard is an
approved private school and an application for 4010 funding has been submitted.
ACTION: A resolution for contracts with The Vanguard School will be on the September
24, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
Dr. Gilbert shared a listing of all of the schools that our students attend outside of the
district. The board can expect contracts from these institutions for the 2009-2010 school
year over the next several months. Currently, eighty three (83) students are placed
outside of the district, down from one hundred and nine (109) last year. Dr. Barta stated
that while some students graduated, most of the decrease can be attributed to the work
of the special education department in bringing students back to the district, eliminating
the high costs of tuition for outside placements.
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Settlement Agreement
A due process hearing to address a complaint regarding student SM was held on
September 3, 2009. During a pre-hearing conference, a settlement agreement was
reached. Hearing Officer Ann Carroll will maintain jurisdiction over this case pending
RTM board approval of the proposed settlement. Dr. Gilbert presented the terms of the
agreement and rationale for the settlement for the board’s review. Several major points
from the agreement were highlighted as follows:
• The District agrees to pay educational costs of $20,000 per year for three (3)
years in lieu of FAPE
• The District agrees to provide SM with transportation to and from the Pilot School
• The District will not be responsible for ESY costs or programming
• There will be no pendency in the Pilot School.
• The District will re-evaluate SM in the spring of 2012 and offer an IEP for the fall
of 2012.
Rationale for the settlement includes the following:
• The cost of this settlement is similar to last year's settlement which was $17,000
plus the cost of providing ESY services. (This settlement is less.)
• If the student were to enroll in RTM, his/her IEP calls for a 1:1 aid which costs
much more than $20,000 per year.
• The parents return annually to the district to reject our reports and IEPs, as well
as submit various requests that require us to seek legal counsel. There is a
$10,000 deductible for attorneys fees for each claim to defend ERs and IEPs,
every year.
• There are collateral costs of staff time for meetings, staff travel to test and
observe the student, etc. every year. One IEP meeting held during the summer
lasted over four hours and five faculty members had to be paid at an hourly rate.
• The proposed settlement extends three (3) years.
There was a discussion about the advantages of settling with this family. During the
discussion, questions were raised about parents’ choices of educational settings for their
children. Dr. Barta and Dr. Gilbert explained that the decisions vary from family to family,
with some choosing a regular program with accommodations while others prefer private,
specialized settings. Often parents are still “mourning” over the reality of their child’s
special needs and the loss of the normalcy most of us expect with the birth of a child.
That said, some families trust and embrace the partnership with schools, seeking
guidance and support while others feel the need to fight in order to get help for their
child. Dr. Gilbert also stated that the suburban areas surrounding Philadelphia have the
most due process hearings in the state, as well as the most attorneys who specialize in
representing the parents of students with special needs.
ACTION: A resolution for approval of the settlement agreement between RTM and the
parents of SM will be on the September 24, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
Written Reports
Two written reports were submitted for the Board’s consideration: a summary of
Summer School 2009 and reports on the compensated leaves in 2008-2009 of Brian
Bortnicker and Maria Kotch.
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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.”
August 27, 2009
September 8. 2009
September 15, 2009
September 24, 2009
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel
at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Session of October 22, 2009, at Penncrest
High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Presidential Announcement
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9/24/2009
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
b.
2.
Non-Instructional
1.
Mary Rached, Support Staff II, Penncrest High
School, resignation effective September 11, 2009.
2.
Trevor Chamberlain, Custodian, Penncrest High
School, resignation effective September 14, 2009.
Nominations
a.
IX. New Business
Maureen Auerbach, 7th Grade Social Studies teacher,
resignation effective January 29, 2010.
Professional
1.
Gail Diksa. (.4) Long Term Substitute French
Teacher, effective August 31, 2009 at the annual
salary of $23,953.60*, Master’s +60/Step 1 pro-rated.
Ms. Diksa is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Tracy Jackson who was reassigned.
2.
Colleen Hoy, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective August 31, 2009 for the first
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. She received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Cabrini College. She is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Mary
Ann Grassano who was reassigned.
3.
Caroline Perry, Long Term Substitute English
Teacher, effective August 25, 2009 at the annual
salary of $49,182*, Master’s/Step 1. Ms. Perry
received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of
Vermont and her Master’s Degree from West Chester
University. She is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Craig Casner who is on Sabbatical.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Penncrest personnel to serve as Event Chaperones
for the 2009-2010 school year at the rate of $55.00
per event:
Catherine Bennett
James Ciccarelli
Melvin Crouse
Cynthia Garvin
Elaine Jay
IX. New Business
Carolline Perry
Edward Somers
Jodi Strevig
Linda Kilpatrick
2.
Helen Pron, Cafeteria Trainee, effective September 8,
2009 at the rate of $10.55 per hour. Ms. Pron is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
3.
Sharon Trader, Substitute Bus Driver, effective
September 8, 2009 at the rate of $20.29 per hour.
4.
Cassie Dickman, Support Staff II, effective September
1, 2009 at the rate of $14.49 per hour. Ms. Dickman is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary. NOTE:Ms.
Dickman is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
5.
Diane DiMartino, Substitute Cafeteria Worker,
effective September 8, 2009 at the rate of $10.04 per
hour. NOTE: Ms. DiMartino is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
6.
Melissa Sabatino, Reading Tutor, Media Elementary
for the 2009-2010 school year at the rate of $15.00
per hour.
7.
Kathleen Hogan, Reading Tutor, Media Elementary
for the 2009-2010 school year at the rate of $15.00
per hour.
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September 24, 2009
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
8.
3.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
1.
Maria Mendoza-Jayme, from Support Staff I to
Support Staff II, effective September 8, 2009 at the
rate of $14.49 per hour. Ms. Mendoza-Jayme is
assigned to Media Elementary replacing Amanda
Matthews who resigned.
2.
Ronald Jones, from Bus Driver to Substitute Bus
Aide, effective September 14, 2009 at the rate of
$13.34 per hour.
3.
James Elliott, from Part-time Bus Driver to Regular
Full-time Bus Driver, effective September 8, 2009 at
the rate of $20.29 per hour.
4.
Joseph Mirachi, from Part-time Bus Driver to Regular
Full-time Bus Driver, effective September 8, 2009 at
the rate of $20.20 per hour.
5.
Debbie Tyson, from Assistant Food Service
Coordinator to Office Assistant, effective July 1, 2009
at the rate of $12.50 per hour.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
IX. New Business
Anita Bloom, Substitute Bus Driver, effective
September 21, 2009 at the rate of $20.29 per hour.
NOTE: Ms Bloom is being hired pending completion
of her pre-employment paperwork.
Nicole Dawson, Food Service, Penncrest High
School, requests an unpaid leave of absence
commencing August 24, 2009 and terminating
October 19, 2009 for the purpose of child rearing.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
d.
IX. New Business
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Rescind appointment of Erin McBride to (.5) Assistant
Varsity Field Hockey Coach, Penncrest High School.
2.
Rescind appointment of Mary Ann Grassano as
Building Coordinator – Special Education, Penncrest
High School.
3.
Rescind appointment of Donald Horn as 8th Grade
Assistant Football Coach, Springton Lake Middle
School.
4.
Rescind appointment of Marie Carter as 7th Grade
Field Hockey Coach, Springton Lake Middle School.
5.
Rescind appointment of Jerry Diaz as (.5) 8th Grade
Volleyball Coach, Springton Lake Middle School.
6.
Rescind appointment of Jennifer Diaz as (.5) 8th
Grade Volleyball Coach, Springton Lake Middle
School.
7.
Rescind appointment of Douglas Gramo as Science
Olympiad Sponsor, Springton Lake Middle School.
8.
Rescind appointment of Joseph Perket as Science
Olympiad Sponsor, Springton Lake Middle School.
9.
Rescind appointment of John Dixon as Chess Club
Sponsor, Springton Lake Middle School.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Melissa McGowan from .5 Assistant Varsity Field
Hockey Coach to 1.0 Assistant Varsity Field Hockey
Coach at the annual salary of $3,475.00*. Ms.
McGowan is assigned to Penncrest High School.
2.
Lindsay Groy, Building Coordinator – Special
Education, Penncrest High School at the annual
salary of $2,800.00*.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
IX. New Business
Supplemental Contracts
3.
Geralyn Mayernick, New Teacher Mentor for the
2009-2010 school year at the rate of $1,050.00*.
4.
Shawna Cliff, 6th Grade Homework Club, Springton
Lake Middle School, at the annual salary of $834.00*.
5.
Veronica Kurash, 6th Grade Homework Club,
Springton Lake Middle School, at the annual salary of
$834.00*.
6.
Marie Carter, 8th Grade Volleyball Coach, Springton
Lake Middle School at the rate of $2,919.00*.
7.
Elizabeth Battista from (1.0) Newspaper Sponsor to
(.5) Newspaper Sponsor, Springton Lake Middle
School at the annual salary of $1,112.00*.
8.
Carin Newsome, (.5) Newspaper Sponsor, Springton
Lake Middle School at the annual salary of
$1,112.00*.
9.
Elizabeth McKelvey, (.5) 7th Grade Homework Club
Sponsor, Springton Lake Middle School at the annual
salary of $417.00*.
10.
Elizabeth
McKelvey,
Building
Coordinator,
Professional Development, Springton Lake Middle
School for the 2009-2010 school year at the annual
salary of $2,800.00*
11.
Susan Griffin, Recycle Club Sponsor, Springton Lake
Middle School for the 2009-2010 school year at the
annual salary of $834.00*.
12.
Brian Bortnicker, Chess Club Sponsor, Springton
Lake Middle School for the 2009-2010 school year at
the annual salary of $834.00*.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts
13.
e.
Christa Consadene, Dance Team Coach, Penncrest
High School for the 2009-2010 school year at the
annual salary of $695.00*.
Salary Change
1.
The following salary was incorrectly reported on the
June 2009 Board:
Jessica Anderson
Nathan Snyder
f.
$64,359.80
$50,028.00
Create New Position
1.
Creation of a 1.0 English As A Second Language
Teaching position
Request the Board create an additional 1.0 English
As A Second Language Teaching position at Media
Elementary School. The position will be funded by
Title I Funds.
2.
Creation of a .2 FTE Middle Level English/Middle
Level Mathematics Teaching Position
Recommend the creation of an additional .2 FTE
Middle Level English/Middle Level Mathematics
teaching position at Springton Lake Middle School.
This .2 FTE will be combined with the existing .3 FTE
Studies Skills teaching position to create a new .5
FTE teacher to staff the GATE (Guided Actions and
Team Excellence) Program at Springton Lake. This
position is being funded by Title I Stimulus Funds and
will be eliminated at the end of the 2010-2011 school
year when the stimulus funds are depleted.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
g.
Other
1.
Rescind appointment of Deborah Hoffman to
Secretary IV, Principal’s Secretary, Penncrest High
School. Ms. Hoffman will remain at the Secretary I
position in the Athletic Department.
2.
Title and Salary Change in Food Service Handbook
Recommend Board approval for the elimination of the
position of Assistant Food Service Coordinator and
replace it with Office Assistant at the rate of $12.50
per hour effective July 1, 2009 for the 2009-2010
school year.
*Salary is reported at the 2008-2009 rate and is subject to change with the completion of RTMEA
negotiations.
IX. New Business
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
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.
Penncrest High School Music Room Doors
Construction Contract
Base Bid
Budget
The Fayette Group
$17,785.72
$20,000
Background
A bid opening was held on August 24, 2009. This was
discussed at the September 13, 2009 Operations Committee
Meeting.
B.
General
1.
Change Orders
Change Orders are acted upon in accordance with
Resolution 1997-98 – 124, as approved by the School Board
of Directors on April 23, 1998.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following change orders:
Penncrest High School
Arrell & Snow Electrical Construction Change Order No. 1
in a credit amount of $6,900 for deletion of wiring for
various air handlers.
Rose Tree Elementary School
Kobithen Roofing Change Order No. 1 in a credit amount of
$1,320 for addition of masonry restoration and deletions of
metal deck repairs.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Change Orders (cont’d)
Education Center
Charlestown Paving & Excavating, Inc. Change Order No. 1
in credit amount of $1,521.60 for unused allowance for base
repairs.
Penncrest High School
Goldhorn Electrical Construction Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $3,800 for upgrade of wiring feeding dimmer rack
to 60 amp 3 phase and twelve additional dimmers and
associated wiring.
Glenwood Phase II
L. J. Paolella Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $20,760
for elevator pit drainage.
Background
This was discussed at the September 15, 2009 Operations
Committee Meeting.
2.
Financial/Accounting Services Proposal
Resolve, that the Board approve the financial/accounting
services of Tom Josiah Consulting, to assist in the
preparation of the local audit.
Background
This was discussed at the September 15, 2009 Finance
Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Owner’s Representative Services Proposal
Capital Improvement Projects 2010-2011
Resolve, that the Board approve the proposal from
Dennis Cini, Cini Construction Services, Inc., for Owner’s
Representative Services, capital improvement projects for
2010-2011, in an amount not to exceed $96,416.
Background
This was discussed at the September 15, 2009 Operations
Committee Meeting.
4.
Projecct Management Institute (PMI)
Resolve, that the Board approve the Agreement between the
School District and James Spaulding to teach the Project
Management Course at the ERC for the amount of
$3,000.00 to be funded by the Alternative Education for
Disruptive Youth grant.
Background
The Rose Tree Media ERC has been chosen by the Simon
Youth Foundation to pilot a program with the Delaware
Valley Chapter of the Project Management Institute
Education Foundation (PMI) to teach students the 21st
century life skill of project management. The course will be
taught at the ERC by an instructor certified in professional
management from the Penn State University Brandywine
campus. PMI will be providing mentors to work with student
teams on a weekly basis. Two teams of students will be
formed and will have direct instruction on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:30 to 4:00. Mentors will
join the teams on Wednesdays. The class is open to any
ERC student and a limited number of students who attend
Penncrest High School. Students who participate in the class
will be eligible to sit for the exam to be a Certified Associate
of Project Management (CAPM).
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X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment
Resolve, that the Board approve the Concurrent
Enrollment Agreements with Delaware County Community
College, Neumann University and Penn State Brandywine
for Dual Enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year.
(See Attachments ____, ____, ___)
Background
The Dual Enrollment program endorsed by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education enables high school students to
take courses at participating post-secondary institutions and
to earn concurrent credits at those institutions and at their
local high schools. Through this program, students at
Penncrest High School have the opportunity to take courses
at Delaware County Community College, Neumann
University, and Penn State Brandywine. The Concurrent
Enrollment Agreements spell out the terms and conditions
for students' participation, including the eligibility
requirements, fees, specific course offerings and
equivalents, and other administrative details. Funds from
PDE, if approved in the state budget, will help pay a portion
of the tuition, fees, and books. Students and their parents
will pay any portion of the costs not provided by the state.
These agreements were previewed by the Board at the
September 8, 2009 Teaching & Learning Committee
meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
Contract with The Mill Creek School
Resolve, that the Board approve the agreement with The Mill
Creek School to provide educational services for a student
with significant disabilities for the 2009 -2010 school year, in
accordance with the student’s IEP. The student (LK) will
attend Mill Creek starting in September 2009 with a tuition
fee of $35,280.00.
Background
Dr. Gilbert presented this contract at the Teaching and
Learning Committee meeting on September 8, 2009. The
aforementioned educational services are needed to meet the
needs of a student with significant disabilities.
7.
Contract with the Vanguard School
Resolve, that the Board approve the agreement with The
Vanguard School to provide educational services for two (2)
students with significant disabilities for the 2009 -2010
school year, in accordance with the students’ IEPs. The
students (BE and DR) will attend Vanguard starting in
September 2009 with a tuition fee of $42,000.00 per student.
Vanguard is an approved private school and an application
for 4010 funding has been submitted.
Background
Dr. Gilbert presented this contract at the Teaching and
Learning Committee meeting on September 8, 2009. The
aforementioned educational services are needed to meet the
needs of students with significant disabilities.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Settlement Agreement with the Parents of SM
Resolve, that the Board approve the settlement agreement
with the parents of a student with significant disabilities. The
agreement includes the following: the District agrees to pay
educational costs of $20,000 per year for three (3) years in
lieu of FAPE; the District agrees to provide SM with
transportation to and from the Pilot School; the District will
not be responsible for ESY costs or programming; there will
be no pendency in the Pilot School; the District will reevaluate SM in spring 2012 and offer an IEP for fall 2012.
Background
A due process hearing to address a complaint regarding
student SM was held on September 3, 2009. During a prehearing conference, a settlement agreement was reached,
pending board approval. Dr. Gilbert presented the rationale
and key points of this agreement at the Teaching and
Learning Committee meeting on September 8, 2009.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Holcomb
Behavioral Health Systems for Assessment and Referral
Services for Springton Lake Middle School students,
July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
Background
Holcomb Behavioral Health services will provide drug and
alcohol assessments for middle school students who are
referred through the student assistance program. The cost of
each assessment will be $275.00 for assessment and
referral services. This item was discussed at the September
2009 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
10.
Janine Blythe Transportation Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Janine
Blythe for transportation reimbursement in accordance with
Policy 810.3.
Background
A student who attends the HMS School for Children with
Cerebral Palsy located at 4400 Baltimore Pike, Philadelphia,
PA, requires parental transportation due to medically
necessary private therapies and treatment scheduled in the
afternoons. This item was discussed at the September 2009
Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
SAP Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve an agreement with
Kimberly Parra for Student/Teacher Assistance
Referral coordinator in the amount of $38,309 from
September 8, 2009 to June 22, 2010.
Background
The STAR coordinator provides coordination of the
Student Assistance Program (SAP) at Penncrest High
School, 25 hours per week. This item was discussed
at the September 2009 Pupil Services Committee
Meeting.
12.
Mercy Rehab Associates
Resolve, that the Board approve to renew the contract
with Mercy Rehab Associates for Physical Therapy.
The cost is $64.00 per hour.
Background
Mercy Rehab Associates provide a physical therapist
for students who require this service. The cost of
services is $64.00 per hour. This item was discussed
at the September 2009 Pupil Services Committee
Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
13.
Tall Pines Day Camp
Resolve, that the Board ratify an agreement with Tall
Pines Day Camp for a field trip on September 22,
2009 for ERC students.
Background
ERC students will attend a field trip to the Tall Pines
Day Camp on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. The
purpose of the trip is for team building activities for the
students. The fee for the day is $1,600 which will be
covered by monies from the Alternative Education
Grant.
14.
Delegate to Delaware County Tax Collection
Committee
Resolve, that the Board appoint Grace Eves as a nonvoting delegate and Heather Henise a non-voting
alternate to the newly formed Delaware County Tax
Collection Committee.
Background
In accordance with Act 32 of 2008, Earned Income
Tax Collection, the district is entitled to a non-voting
delegate and a non-voting alternate to attend the Tax
Collection Committee Meetings.
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Concurrent Enrollment Agreement
Attachment A
This Agreement is entered into by and between Rose Tree Media School District and Delaware
County Community College. This agreement sets out the terms and conditions of the dual
enrollment program offered by these two institutions in accordance with Article XVI-B of the
Public School Code (hereinafter “Program”).
Delaware County Community College and the Rose Tree Media School District do hereby agree
to the following:
1. Term
The term of this agreement shall be from August 15, 2009 – June 30, 2010
2. Dual Enrollment Committee
The Dual Enrollment Committee appointed for the term of this Agreement is comprised of the
following individuals:
Veronica Barbato, Rose Tree Media School Board, Chair
Steve Taylor, Rose Tree Media School District, Director of Teaching & Learning for
Secondary Education
Rick Gregg, Penncrest High School, Principal
Susan Evans, Penncrest High School, Assistant Principal
Lori Rice-Spring, Penncrest High School, Guidance Counselor
Samantha Abelson, Penncrest High School, Teacher
Gail Fogel, Parent
Student – to be determined
Mac Given, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Neumann College
Joseph Gillespie, Dean of Education and Human Services, Associate Professor, Neumann
College
Ryan Savitz, Instructor, Mathematics, Neumann College
Frances M. Cubberley, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Delaware County
Community College
Clayton Railey, Dean of Communications, Arts & Humanities, Delaware County Community
College
Deborah Erie, Director of Student and Enrollment Services, Penn State Brandywine
Paul deGategno, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Brandywine
3. Student eligibility
A. Students who meet all of the following criteria are qualified to participate in the
program:
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a. The student is a high school junior or senior.
b. The student is making satisfactory progress toward fulfilling applicable secondary
school graduation requirements, as determined by the Rose Tree Media School
District. The Rose Tree Media School District will determine satisfactory
progress based on credits earned. Delaware County Community College will
make final determination regarding a student’s academic ability and readiness for
college-level course work.
c. The student has scored at least Basic or above on the PSSA math or reading tests
or comparable nationally normed tests.
d. The student scores at least in the 50th percentile on nationally-normed tests.
B. Students that do not meet the criteria listed under Section A may be permitted to
enroll in dual enrollment courses if they meet the following alternative criteria and
receive approval from both Delaware County Community College and the Rose Tree
Media School District:
i. The student is enrolled in the Rose Tree Media School District as a high
school freshman or sophomore but meets the criteria listed in Section A
above.
C. In order to remain in this program, the student must maintain a secondary school
grade point average of 2.5 in the applicable subject area of study. The student also
must maintain a minimum grade of 2.0 in each dual enrollment course in which the
student is enrolled.
4. Courses offered
The following criteria apply to all courses covered by this Agreement:
1. The courses are non-remedial.
2. The courses are in a core academic subject as defined by the No Child Left Behind
Act of 2001. Core subjects include English, reading or language arts, mathematics,
science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history and
geography.
3. The courses, as offered to dual enrollment students, are identical to those offered
when dual enrollment students are not enrolled, including the use of identical
curriculum, assessments and instructional materials.
4. The courses enforce prerequisite coursework requirements identical to those enforced
for the courses when dual enrollment students are not enrolled.
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5. The course has a strong history of transfer as determined by Delaware County
Community College’s Registrar’s Office.
The following courses shall be offered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and
Article XVI-B of the Public School Code:
NAME of
COURSE
Art and Child Development
Art History I
Drawing
Painting
Watercolor Paint
B/W Photography I
B/W Photography II
General Chemistry (w/ lab)
English Composition II
German I
Western Civilization I
Introduction to World
Religions
Italian I
Intermediate Algebra
Modern College Math I
Elementary Calculus
College Algebra & Trig I
Calculus I
Intro to Philosophy
Intro to Astronomy
Geology
College Physics I
University Physics
American National
Government
General Psychology
Intro to Nanotechnology
Sociology of Marriage and
the Family
Human Relations
Intro to Sociology
Social Problems
Spanish I
COLLEGE
CREDITS
PENNCREST
EQUIVALENT
Fees
$131
$116
$131
$131
$131
$146
$146
$188
$116
COSTS
Books
$168
$126
$32
$24
$15
$69
$39
$217
$150
Elective
Elective
Drawing
Painting
Elective
Photography I
Photography II
Chemistry I
Advanced
Composition
German I
Elective
Elective
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
Tuition
$279
$279
$279
$279
$279
$279
$279
$372
$279
Total Costs
$578
$521
$442
$439
$425
$494
$464
$777
$545
3.0
3.0
3.0
$279
$279
$279
$116
$116
$116
$186
$114
$77
$581
$509
$472
Elective
Algebra II
Elective
Intro to Calculus
Algebra II
1 Calculus
Philosophy
Elective
Elective
Physics I
AP Physics
American
Government
Elective
Elective
Elective
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
5.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
$279
$279
$279
$372
$279
$465
$279
$279
$372
$372
$372
$279
$116
$116
$116
$148
$116
$180
$116
$116
$188
$188
$188
$116
$225*
$123
$149
$148
$210
$214
$92
$131
$179
$190
$267
$114
$620
$518
$544
$668
$605
$859
$487
$526
$739
$750
$827
$509
3.0
3.0
3.0
$279
$279
$279
$116
$116
$116
$158
$40
$145
$553
$435
$540
Elective
Elective
Elective
Spanish I
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
$279
$279
$279
$279
$116
$116
$116
$116
$171
$79
$97
$174*
*estimated
Students enrolled in any of these courses are responsible for their own transportation.
The maximum number of dual enrollment students to be enrolled in any of these courses in the
2009-2010 school year is 10.
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$566
$474
$492
$569
B. Student Credit
Students will not be allowed to enroll in more than 16 postsecondary credits through dual
enrollment.
In order to successfully complete a course listed in this Agreement, students must earn a
minimum grade of 2.0.
The Rose Tree Media School District will award credit for and recognize courses that are
successfully completed under this Agreement as fulfilling the graduation requirements identified
above.
Delaware County Community College will award postsecondary credit to students who
successfully complete courses identified in this Agreement as identified above. Delaware
County Community College will transcript this credit in a manner similar to other students who
take a course at this institution. If a dual enrollment student becomes a regularly enrolled student
at Delaware County Community College following graduation from secondary school, Delaware
County Community College shall recognize those credits as applying to the student’s degree
requirements as it would for any regularly enrolled postsecondary student who took the courses.
C. Promotional material:
a.
Delaware County Community College agrees to make sure that each dual
enrollment student receives appropriate information on the admissions and registration
process, as well as assistance with the financial aid process should s/he decide to continue
at the Community College after high school graduation. Application fees for Delaware
County Community College for students in dual enrollment courses for the Rose Tree
Media School District will be waived.
b.
The Rose Tree Media School District will commit to displaying information on
Delaware County Community College in the counseling suite and will work with
Delaware County Community College admissions to organize a school wide presentation
for parents at Penncrest High School on dual enrollment that will include representatives
from Delaware County Community College.
D. Additional Administrative Responsibilities
The following people will be responsible for the tasks listed below:
A. Registration: Delaware County Community College will supply Penncrest High School
counselors with the necessary course registration materials by April 1st and October 1st
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for the following semester. Penncrest High School Counselors will return completed
course registrations by May 1st and November 1st respectively.
B. Record Keeping: For any year for which there are graduates from Rose Tree Media
School District who enroll in Delaware County Community College, Delaware County
Community College will provide aggregate data on the following data points. Delaware
County Community College Registrar’s Office will keep comprehensive records of
courses taken and grades received by dual enrollment students. Delaware County
Community College will submit an end-of-year report to the Rose Tree Media School
District by July 1st of each year.
a. This report will include:
i. Number of students applied, accepted, and enrolled
ii. Average GPA in Math and English
iii. Courses during 1st year
iv. Number placed in remedial courses
v. Number returned sophomore year
vi. End of sophomore year GPA
C. Fiscal Transactions: Delaware County Community College will bill students individually
for allowable costs. It will be the responsibility of the students to provide copies of all
receipts to Rose Tree Media School District in order to gain reimbursement of the portion
of allowable costs paid by the grant.
D. Counseling: Delaware County Community College commits to identify one academic
counselor to be the contact for Rose Tree Media School District students. This person
will aid students in locating the necessary resources to be successful in their dual
enrollment courses.
E. Library Privileges: Delaware County Community College will grant Rose Tree Media
School District students full library privileges.
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Signature Page
Rose Tree Media School District and Delaware County Community College agree not to
unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, or
disability in any undertaking pursuant to this agreement.
For the School District:
-----------------------------------------------------------Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Linda Fox, President, Board of School Directors
Date:
Delaware County Community College:
-----------------------------------------------------------Jerome S. Parker, President
Date:
-----------------------------------------------------------Virginia M. Carter, Provost
Date:
-----------------------------------------------------------Frances M. Cubberley, Vice President for
Enrollment Management
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Date:
Concurrent Enrollment Agreement
Attachment B
This Agreement is entered into by and between Rose Tree Media School District
(hereinafter referred to as the “School District”) and Neumann University. This
agreement sets out the terms and conditions of the dual enrollment program offered by
these two institutions in accordance with Article XVI-B of the Public School Code
(hereinafter “Program”).
Neumann University and the School District do hereby agree to the following:
1. Term
The term of this agreement shall be from August 15, 2009 – June 30, 2010
2. Dual Enrollment Committee
The Dual Enrollment Committee appointed for the term of this Agreement is comprised
of the following individuals:
Veronica Barbato, Rose Tree Media School Board, Chair
Steve Taylor, Rose Tree Media School District, Director of Teaching & Learning for
Secondary Education
Rick Gregg, Penncrest High School, Principal
Susan Evans, Penncrest High School, Assistant Principal
Lori Rice-Spring, Penncrest High School, Guidance Counselor
Samantha Abelson, Penncrest High School, Teacher
Gail Fogel, Parent
Student – to be determined
Mac Given, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Neumann University
Joseph Gillespie, Dean of Education and Human Services, Associate Professor,
Neumann University
Ryan Savitz, Instructor, Mathematics, Neumann University
Frances M. Cubberley, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Delaware County
Community College
Clayton Railey, Dean of Communications, Arts & Humanities, Delaware County
Community College
Deborah Erie, Director of Student and Enrollment Services, Penn State Brandywine
Paul deGategno, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Brandywine
3. Student eligibility
A. Students who meet all of the following criteria are qualified to participate in
the program:
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a. The student is a high school junior or senior.
b. The student is making satisfactory progress toward fulfilling applicable
secondary school graduation requirements, as determined by the School
District. The School District will determine satisfactory progress based on
credits earned.
c. The student has scored at least proficient or above on the PSSA math or
reading tests or comparable nationally normed tests.
d. The student demonstrates readiness for college-level coursework in the
intended subject area of study, as determined by Neumann University.
Neumann University will determine readiness based on placement exam
decisions.
e. The student has scored at least a 15 on the placement exam deemed
appropriate by Neumann University for the dual enrollment course to be
taken.
B. Students that do not meet the criteria listed under Section A may be permitted
to enroll in dual enrollment courses if they meet the following alternative
criteria and receive approval from both Neumann University and the School
District:
i. The student is enrolled in the School District as a high school
freshman or sophomore but meets the criteria listed in Section A
above.
C. In order to remain in this program, the student must maintain a secondary
school grade point average of 2.5 in the applicable subject area of study. The
student also must maintain a minimum grade of 2.0 in each dual enrollment
course in which the student is enrolled.
4. Courses offered
The following criteria apply to all courses covered by this Agreement:
1. The courses are non-remedial.
2. The courses are in a core academic subject as defined by the No Child Left
Behind Act of 2001. Core subjects include English, reading or language arts,
mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics,
arts, history and geography.
3. The courses, as offered to dual enrollment students, are identical to those
offered when dual enrollment students are not enrolled, including the use of
identical curriculum, assessments and instructional materials.
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4. The courses enforce prerequisite coursework requirements identical to those
enforced for the courses when dual enrollment students are not enrolled.
5. The course has a strong history of transfer as determined by Neumann
University’s Registrar’s Office.
The following courses shall be offered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement
and Article XVI-B of the Public School Code:
NAME of
COURSE
Reading in the Disciplines
Effective Writing w/ Computers
French I
Intermediate French
Modern Europe
Colonial America
Persian/Farsi I
Chinese I
Russian I
Italian I
Intermediate Italian
Introductory Statistics
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Ethics
Intro to Philosophy
Physics I (lab)
Astronomy
American Political Process
General Psychology
Principles of Sociology
Spanish I
Intermediate Spanish
PENNCREST
EQUIVALENT
Advanced
Communications
Advanced
Composition
French I
French II
Modern Europe
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Intro to Statistics
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Elective
Philosophy
Physics I
Elective
American
Government
Elective
Elective
Spanish I
Spanish II
COLLEGE
CREDITS
COSTS
Books
Total Costs
75.00
494.00
3.0
Tuition
$419
3.0
$419
59.25
478.25
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
160.75
160.75
94.25
96.50
38.00
74.25
124.50
145.00
145.00
119.00
117.50
81.00
78.00
78.75
111.50
107.75
78.50
579.75
579.75
513.25
515.50
457.00
493.25
543.50
564.00
564.00
538.00
536.50
500.00
497.00
497.75
530.50
526.75
497.50
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
$419
$419
$419
$419
70.25
78.25
165.50
165.50
489.25
497.25
584.50
584.50
Students enrolled in any of these courses are responsible for their own transportation.
The maximum number of dual enrollment students to be enrolled in any of these courses
in the 2009-2010 school year is 5.
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5. Student Credit
Students will not be allowed to enroll in more than 24 postsecondary credits through dual
enrollment.
In order to successfully complete a course listed in this Agreement, students must earn a
minimum grade of 2.0.
The School District will award credit for and recognize courses that are successfully
completed under this Agreement as fulfilling the graduation requirements identified
above.
Neumann University will award postsecondary credit to students who successfully
complete courses identified in this Agreement as identified above. Neumann University
will transcript this credit in a manner similar to other students who take a course at this
institution. If a dual enrollment student becomes a regularly enrolled student at Neumann
University following graduation from secondary school, Neumann University shall
recognize those credits as applying to the student’s degree requirements as it would for
any regularly enrolled postsecondary student who took the courses.
6. Promotional material:
A. Neumann University agrees to make a college-ready presentation in each dual
enrollment course on campus once per semester. This presentation will include
information on how to prepare a college application, how to apply for financial
aid and a voluntary campus tour. Application fees for Neumann University for
students in dual enrollment courses for the School District will be waived.
B. The School District will commit to displaying information on Neumann
University in the counseling suite and will work with Neumann University
admissions to organize a school wide presentation for parents at Penncrest High
School on dual enrollment that will include representatives from Neumann
University.
7. Additional Administrative Responsibilities
The following people will be responsible for the tasks listed below:
A. Registration: Neumann University will supply Penncrest High School counselors
with the necessary course registration materials by March 1st and October 1st for
the following semester. Penncrest High School Counselors will return completed
course registrations by April 1st and November 1st respectively.
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B. Record Keeping: For any year for which there are graduates from Rose Tree
Media School District who enroll in Neumann University, Neumann University
will provide aggregate data on the following data points. Neumann University’s
Registrar’s Office will keep comprehensive records of courses taken and grades
received by dual enrollment students. Neumann University will submit an end-ofyear report to the School District by July 1st of each year.
a. This report will include:
i. Number of students applied, accepted, and enrolled
ii. Average GPA in Math and English
iii. Courses during 1st year
iv. Number placed in remedial courses
v. Number returned sophomore year
vi. End of sophomore year GPA
C. Progress Reports: Neumann University’s faculty members will provide a student
progress report to the student and the School District counselors eight weeks into
the course and before the withdrawal date. Students receiving below a D will be
automatically withdrawn from the course. A refund for a School District student
withdrawal will be remitted to the School District minus fees, textbook and
withdrawal fees.
D. Fiscal Transactions: Neumann University will bill students individually for
allowable costs. It will be the responsibility of the students to provide copies of
all receipts to Rose Tree Media School District in order to gain reimbursement of
the portion of allowable costs paid by the grant.
E. Textbooks: Neumann University commits to using the same textbook in math and
science courses for two-year periods, as long as the textbooks are being used in
any sections of the dual enrollment course.
F. Counseling: Neumann University commits to identify one academic counselor in
the Academic Counseling Center to be the contact for School District students.
This person will aid students in locating the necessary resources to be successful
in their dual enrollment courses.
G. Library Privileges: Neumann University will grant School District students
taking 9 credits full library privileges.
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Signature Page
Rose Tree Media School District and Neumann University agree not to unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, or disability
in any undertaking pursuant to this agreement.
For the School District:
-----------------------------------------------------------Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Linda Fox, President, Board of School Directors
Date:
Neumann University:
-----------------------------------------------------------Date:
Rosalie M. Mirenda, D.N.Sc.
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Concurrent Enrollment Agreement
Attachment C
This Agreement is entered into by and between Rose Tree Media School District (hereinafter
referred to as the “School District”) and The Pennsylvania State University - Brandywine
(hereinafter referred to as “University”). This agreement sets out the terms and conditions of the
dual enrollment program offered by these two institutions in accordance with Article XVI-B of
the Public School Code (hereinafter “Program”).
Penn State University, Brandywine campus and the Rose Tree Media School District do hereby
agree to the following:
1. Term
The term of this agreement shall be from May 15, 2009 – June 30, 2010
2. Dual Enrollment Committee
The Dual Enrollment Committee appointed for the term of this Agreement will include no fewer
than six members as defined by Section 1612-B of House Bill 628. An example of a dual
enrollment committee follows:
Deborah Erie, Director of Student and Enrollment Services, Penn State
Brandywine
Paul deGategno, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Brandywine
Mac Given, Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences, Neumann College
Joseph Gillespie, Dean of Education and Human Services, Associate Professor, Neumann
College
Ryan Savitz, Instructor, Mathematics, Neumann College
Frances M. Cubberley, Associate Vice President, Delaware County Community College
Clayton Railey, Dean of Communications, Arts & Humanities, Delaware County
Community College
Veronica Barbato, Rose Tree Media School Board, Chair
Steve Taylor, Rose Tree Media School District, Director of Teaching & Learning for
Secondary Education
Rick Gregg, Penncrest High School, Principal
Susan Evans, Penncrest High School, Assistant Principal
Lori Rice-Spring, Penncrest High School, Guidance Counselor
Gail Fogel, Parent
Student – to be determined
3. Student eligibility
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A. Students who meet all of the following criteria are qualified to participate in the
program:
a. The student is a high school second semester junior or senior.
b. The student is making satisfactory progress toward fulfilling applicable secondary
school graduation requirements, as determined by the Rose Tree Media School
District. The School District will determine satisfactory progress based on credits
earned. Penn State Brandywine will make a final determination regarding a
student’s academic ability and readiness for college-level work.
c. The student fulfills the requirements for special admissions to the University as
defined by Administrative Policy A-9 governing Experimental Admissions
Programs (http://www.psu.edu/oue/aappm/):
i. “Such enrollments are available to students who have completed [first
semester of] the 11th grade, have not yet graduated from high school, who
predict a 2.00 or better college grade-point average based on either SAT I,
PSAT, or ACT scores (students without standardized test scores will be
evaluated by the Undergraduate Admissions Officer designated to handle
high school students), and whose application is accompanied by a letter
from his or her high school counselor recommending the student as
capable of work beyond the high school level and able to profit from the
challenge.”
ii. “All high school students applying for enrollment in Penn State credit
courses must be reviewed and approved by the Undergraduate Admissions
Office or campus admissions officer at the particular Penn State location.
Younger students (those in 11th grade or lower) will only be considered
for enrollment as exceptions. Their applications will be subject to Senate
Admissions, Records, Scheduling, and Student Aid Committee approval,
and they must present compelling evidence that they have the academic
preparation and maturity to successfully complete college-level work. In
all cases a student must remain a student of record in his or her school
district, making progress towards completing all high school credits
requisite for a high school diploma.”
d. The student demonstrates readiness for college-level coursework in the intended
subject area of study, as determined by Penn State University. As relevant, Penn
State University will determine readiness based on placement exam decisions.
B. In order to remain in this program, the student must maintain a secondary school
grade point average of 3.0. The student also must maintain a minimum grade of 2.0
in each dual enrolled course.
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4. Courses offered
The following criteria apply to all courses covered by this Agreement:
1. The courses are non-remedial.
2. The courses are in a core academic subject as defined by the No Child Left Behind
Act of 2001. Core subjects include English, reading or language arts, mathematics,
science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history and
geography.
3. The courses, as offered to dual enrollment students, are identical to those offered
when dual enrollment students are not enrolled, including the use of identical
curriculum, assessments and instructional materials.
4. The courses enforce prerequisite coursework requirements identical to those enforced
for the courses when dual enrollment students are not enrolled.
5. Courses are available on a ‘space-available’ basis only. Students will be allowed to
register for Fall courses between July 18 and August 15. All documentation must be
submitted prior to registering for a course. Students may register for Spring courses
between November 7 and December 7.
The following courses shall be offered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and
Article XVI-B of the Public School Code:
Course # 0
ANTH 021 0
0
BI SC 003 BIOL 129 COMM 100 ECON 002 ECON 004 ENGL 129 Course Title Intro Biological Anthro Environmental Science Mammalian Anatomy Mass Media and Society Intro Microeconomics Intro Macroeconomics Shakespeare PHS Credit Equivalent 3 Elective 3 AP Env. Sci. Tuition w PSU Scholarship $695 $695 $695 3 Biology II Tuition
$1,389 $1,389 $1,389 3 Grade 12 LA 3 Grade 12 SS 3 Grade 12 SS 3 Grade 12 LA $1,389 $1,389 $1,389 $1,389 3
$695 Fees $117 $117 $117 Books $105.35 $131.65 $275.00 $117 $115.65 $695 $117 $153.35 $695 $117 $153.35 $695 $117 $46.00 FR 111 GEOG 30 HIST 001 HIST 002 HIST 21 Elementary French Geographic Perspectives Western Heritage I Western Heritage II American Civ. Since 1877 The Popular Arts in INART 115 America PL SC 001 Intro American Gov't Introduction to PSYCH 100 Psychology STAT 100 Statistical Concepts 6 French I 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Modern Amer. $2,788 $1,389 $1,389 $1,389 $1,389 3 Elective 3 Grade 12 SS $1,389 $1,389 $695 3 Elective $1,389 3 Intro. Stat/Calc $1,389 $695 $1,394 $695 $695 $695 $695 $264 $154.00 $117 $207.60 $117 $61.80 $117 $96.00 $117 $138.60 $117 $73.80 $695 $117 $100.00 $695 $117 $128.95 $117 $103.35 **Math and English courses will require students to take online placement tests
before registering.
5. Student Credit
Students may enroll in a total of 24 post secondary credits through dual enrollment per academic
year, with a maximum of 8 credits per semester.
In order to successfully complete a course listed in this Agreement, students must earn a
minimum grade of 2.0.
Rose Tree Media School District will award credit for and recognize courses that are
successfully completed under this Agreement as fulfilling the graduation requirements identified
above.
Penn State University will award postsecondary credits to students who complete courses
identified in this Agreement and will transcript this credit in similar manner to students who take
a course through regular enrollment at this institution. If a dual enrollment student becomes a
regularly enrolled student at Penn State University following graduation from secondary school,
Penn State University shall recognize those credits as applying to the student’s degree
requirements as it would for any regularly enrolled postsecondary student who took the courses.
6. Promotional Material
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Both Penn State University and Rose Tree Media School District agree to provide a mechanism
for communicating the educational and economic benefits of higher education as well as the
requirements for participation and enrollment procedures for dual enrollment to parents and
students.
7. Additional Administrative Responsibilities
The following administrative processes will support the Concurrent Enrollment Program:
A. Counseling and Advising: Students participating for the first time in the concurrent
enrollment program are required to attend an on-campus advising and orientation session
prior to the start of the semester in order to learn about Penn State University policies and
procedures and to register for the approved concurrent enrollment courses.
B. Record Keeping: The Campus Office of the Registrar will provide participating school
districts with aggregate data on the following:
• The number of dual enrolled students
• Grades earned in dual enrolled courses
• Courses that were taken
• The number of students who returned for a second semester.
B. Progress Reports: Penn State University will provide mid semester progress report to
students and their Penn State advisors.
C. Rose Tree Media School District will monitor all dual enrolled students to ensure that
they are meeting the defined criteria of the program. Students not meeting the defined
criteria will be removed from the program.
D. Fiscal Transactions: Penn State University will bill students individually for allowable
costs. It will be the responsibility of the students to provide copies of all receipts to Rose
Tree Media School District in order to gain reimbursement of the portion of allowable
costs paid by the grant.
E. Transportation: Rose Tree Media School District hereby agrees that Penn State University
has no responsibility to provide any transportation to the participating students in regards
to their travel for the purposes of attending classes or to use Penn State University’s
facilities, including, but not limited to, the library.
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Signature Page
Rose Tree Media School District and Penn State Brandywine agree not to unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, or disability in any
undertaking pursuant to this agreement.
For the School District:
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
Date:
Linda Fox, President, Board of School Directors
Date:
For the University:
Dr. Sophia Wisniewska, Chancellor
Date:
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