ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
May 28, 2009
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
III.
Penncrest High School Physics Olympics Team
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad Team
Penncrest High School Girls Lacrosse – 100 Goals, Caroline Moore
Penncrest High School Girls’ Outdoor Track Team
Penncrest High School Boys’ Outdoor Track Team
Glenwood Elementary School - Reading Olympics Team
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of April 23, 2009
Bid Opening – May 22, 2009 Mechanical and Fire Alarm Improvements
Bid Opening – May 22, 2009 Stage Lighting, Theater Curtains and Music
Room Doors
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
Student 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
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VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
None
New Business
A.
B.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Supplemental Contracts
b.
Salary Change
c.
Other
d.
Student Expulsion
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Wrestling Camp, Bloomsburg University,
Bloomsburg, PA
2.
Penncrest High School Football Camp, West Chester University,
West Chester, PA
3.
Penncrest High School Boys Basketball Camp, St. Joe’s University,
Philadelphia, PA
Finance
A.
B.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
2.
Boiler/Burner Service
General
1.
Appointment of School Board Secretary
2.
Appointment of School District Treasurer
3.
2008-2009 Tuition Rates and Estimated 2009-2010 Tuition Rates
4.
PLANCON K
5.
Natural Gas Contract
6.
Election of DCIU Board Members
7.
Delaware County Community College Trustees Reappointment
8.
CADES Agreement
9
Budgetary Transfers
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
C.
D.
XI.
Adjustments to 2008-2009 Budget
2009-2010 General Fund Budget
Construction Manager Proposal
Proposal for Professional Services – PCHS – See Attachment A
ClubZ
Associates of Springfield Psychological Proposal
ESY Contracts
Financials for April 2009
Bill lists for April 2009
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 June 25, 2009 at Springton Lake
Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Agenda
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
I.
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary,
Director of Management Services
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
April 23, 2009
Minutes of the April 23, 2009, Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, President
Veronica Barbato
Peter Barry
Nancy Fronduti
John Hanna
Nancy Mackrides
William Montgomery
William O’Donnell
Jeffrey Pettit
Also in Attendance:
Ron Baldino, Supervisor Maint. & Oper.
Pat Barta, Supervisor of Special Educ.
Linda Bluebello, Director of Pupil Services
Eric Bucci, Ass’t. Principal, PHS
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
Bernadette Dacaney, Home & School Vis.
Karen Daugherty, Principal, RTE
William Dougherty, Principal, GWE
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Angela Gilbert, Dir. Elem. Teaching & Learning
Rick Gregg, Principal PHS
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
Judy Jalbert, Psychologist
II. Legislative Meeting Minutes – April 23, 2009
Roll Call
Students:
Nicalia Thompson
Matthew Toal
Nicole Sassaman
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Management Specialist for
SMS and FMS
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Bonnie Kinsler, Transportation Director
Kim McCann-Roller, Info. Tech. Spec.
Chip Olinger, Athletic Director
Danielle Penza, Accountant
Steve Quinn, Ass’t. Principal, SLMS
Roxanne Schupp, Supv. Business Oper.
Steve Taylor, Dir. Sec. Teaching & Learning
Katherine White, Principal, MES
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II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
D.
Legislative Meeting of March 26, 2009
Bid Opening – April 14, 2009 Roofing Replacement Rose Tree
Bid Opening – April 15, 2009 Alterations Glenwood
Bid Opening – April 20, 2009, HVAC & Electrical Improvements
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 103
Resolved, that the School Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
March 26, 2009 and the Bid Opening Minutes of April 14, April 15 and
April 20th, 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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Presentations and Awards
A.
Eagle Scouts: Sean Finsterbush and Kyle O’Brien
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 104
Resolved, that the School Board present Sean Finsterbush and Kyle
O’Brien, the Rose Tree Media Award for achieving Eagle Scout Rank.
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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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II.
Presentations and Awards
B.
Penncrest Swimming State Qualifier: Nicole Lord
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 105
Resolved, that the School Board present Nicole Lord the Rose Tree Media
Award for being the Penncrest High School swimming state qualifier.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
C.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Penncrest Girls Lacrosse – 100 Goals: Marissa Restaino
Mrs. Barbato moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 106
Resolved, that the School Board present Marissa Restaino the Rose Tree
Media Award for achieving the honor of making 100 goals in her lacrosse
career.
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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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III.
Presentations and Awards
D.
Penncrest Wrestling Team – 100 Wins: Andrew Mariani, Jim Resnick, and
Will Resnick
Mr. Hanna moved and Mr. Barry seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 107
Resolved, that the School Board present Andrew Mariani, Jim Resnick and
Will Resnick the Rose Tree Media Award for receiving 100 wins on the
Penncrest High School Wrestling Team.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
E.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Springton Lake Wrestling Team – Undefeated Season
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 108
Resolved, that the School Board present the 2008-2009 Springton Lake
Wrestling Team the Rose Tree Media Award for having an undefeated
season.
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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Media Elementary School – The 12 Powerful Words
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
Student Liaison Reports
School Reports -In the Official Legislative Minutes of April 23, 2009.
Superintendent’s Report -In the Official Legislative Minutes of
April 23, 2009.
Solicitor’s Report - In the Official Legislative Minutes of April 23, 2009.
A.
Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals – 2008 and 2009
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 109
Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals
Resolved, that the School Board authorize the Solicitor’s requests to
settle two (2) real estate tax assessment appeals on the properties
below and pursuant to the terms of the Attachment in the Solicitor’s
Report in the Official Legislative Minutes of April 23, 2009.
1. American Tower Company*
Rose Tree Road
Middletown Township
2. Stephen/Brenda Lautz
2236 East Deerfield Drive
Upper Providence Township
*Middletown Township Council has already approved this settlement.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
E.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
President’s Report
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VI.
Scheduled Presentations
A.
B.
RTMEA – Sandy Steiger
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 - None
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Sabattical Leave
c.
Supplemental Contracts
d.
Other – See Attachment A & B
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 110
Resolved, that the School Board approve the following Personnel
Section:
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional – None
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Andrew Iavarone, Substitute Bus Driver,
Termination, effective March 19, 2009.
2.
Stephen Gallagher, Cafeteria Worker, Penncrest
High School, resignation, effective March 23,
2009.
3.
Dawn Fitting, Dispatcher, retirement, effective
June 30, 2009. Ms Fitting is retiring after 18
years of service to Rose Tree Media School
District.
4.
Amanda Sargent, Support Staff II, Indian
Lane Elementary, resignation effective April
24, 2009.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional - None
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
1.
Paul Waller, Substitute Bus Driver, effective April 6,
2009 at the rate of $19.69 per hour. Mr. Waller is
assigned to the Transportation Department replacing
Andrew Iavarone who has been terminated. NOTE: Mr.
Waller is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
2.
Cathy Lejman, Substitute Custodian, effective April 2,
2009 at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Ms. Lejman will
serve as a substitute custodian in addition to her
position as a Food Service Worker.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
Kristine Acker from 1.0 Special Education
Teacher to .5 Elementary Special Education
Teacher effective March 30, 2009. Ms. Acker is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
2.
Robin McCarthy from 1.0 LTS Physical
Education Teacher to .5 LTS Physical Education
Teacher effective March 30, 2009. Ms. McCarthy
is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School
replacing Tonya Melchior who is on leave half
days.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
c.
Sabbatical Leave
1.
Paul DelPrato requests sabbatical leave for the 20092010 school year for the purpose of professional
development.
2.
Rosanna Denney requests sabbatical leave for the
2009-2010 school for the purpose of professional
development.
3.
Craig Casner requests sabbatical leave for the 20092010 school year for the purpose of professional
development.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Cheri Crow, New Teacher Mentor, effective September
23, 2008 at the annual salary of $938.08.
2.
Diane McElhenney, New Teacher Mentor, effective
March 30, 2009 at the annual salary of $298.48.
3.
Linda Kilpatrick, Junior and Senior Prom Chaperone, at
the rate of $125 per event.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
d.
Supplemental Contracts
4.
Elaine Jay, Junior and senior Prom Chaperone at the
rate of $125 per event.
5.
Carly Nietz, Intramural Leader, Media Elementary
School, for the 2008-2009 school year at the rate of
$20.35 per hour.
Other
1.
Recommend approval of the agreement between Rose
Tree Media Secretaries and Educational Support
Personnel Association and Rose Tree Media School
District effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2012.
See Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of
April 23, 2009.
2.
Recommend approval of the 2008-2009 salaries of the
Secretaries and Educational Support Personnel
Association effective July 1, 2008. See Attachment B
in Official Legislative Minutes of April 23, 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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
2.
Penncrest High School History Day State Competition – Millersville
University
Penncrest High School Envirothon Competition, Bald Eagle State
Park
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 111
1.
Penncrest High School History Day State Competition –
Millersville University
Resolved, that the School Board approve the Penncrest High
School History Day State Competition trip at Millersville
University in Millersville, PA, on May 6 – 7, 2009.
2.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Competition, Bald Eagle
State Park
Resolved, that the School Board approve the Penncrest High
School Envirothon Team trip to Bald Eagle Park on
May 18 – 20, 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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
C.
2008-2009 Last Day of School
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 112
Resolved, that the School Board approve the change of the last day of
school from June 18 to June 17, 2009, for students and from June 23 to
June 22, 2009, for staff.
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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 - 113
Resolved, that the School Board award the following bids:
a.
Rose Tree Elementary School – Roofing Project
Construction Contract Bid Amount - Alternate 2
(Base Bid plus Alternate 1)
Mike Kobithen Roofing & Insulation, Inc. - $138,650.00
b.
Glenwood Elementary - Phase II Renovations
Contractor
General Construction
L. J. Paolella
Base Bid
$294,795.00
GC-1
$20,109.00
GC-2A
$19,000.00
GC-3
$59,494.00
GC-4
$ 4,482.00
GC-5
$21,656.00
(Contract Total) $419,536.00
HVAC Construction
Cook’s Service Co.
$164,800.00
M-1
$ 14,900.00
(Contract Total) $179,700.00
Plumbing Construction
Cook’s Service Company
$21,131.00
P-1
$59,734.00
(Contract Total) $80,865.00
Electrical Construction
Nickle Electrical Companies
$73,800.00
EC-1
EC-2
(Contract Total)
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Plus
Alternates
Alternate Bids
$ 2,400.00
$ 8,200.00
$84,400.00
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards (continued)
c.
HVAC and Electrical Improvements to Various Schools
Electrical Construction
Base Bid
Arrell & Snow Electrical Construction, Inc.
Plus
Alternates
E-1
$91,435.00
HVAC Construction Contract: Reject all Bids
Plumbing Construction Contract: Reject all Bids
d.
Copiers/Duplicators – District Wide
1.
Lease Agreements – Copiers/Duplicators – All District
Buildings
Further resolved, that the School Board approve a three year
lease with Corrigan Manning Company for the upgrade of
copier/duplicator equipment in the amount of $68,713 per
year. Approval pending solicitor’s review.
2.
Maintenance Agreement – Copiers/Duplicators – All
District Buildings
Further resolved, that the School Board approve a three year
maintenance agreement with Corrigan Manning Company for
the copier/printer/duplicator equipment. Cost per copy for the
multifunctional units is black $.00375 and color $.05 and Cost
per copy for duplicators is .0015. Approval pending solicitor’s
review.
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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Delaware County Intermediate Unit Operating Budget 2009-2010
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 114
.
Resolved, that the School Board approve the Delaware County
Intermediate Unit Operating Budget for 2009-10 school
year in the amount of $7,212,650. Rose Tree Media's share
is $74,708.22. The district share represents no increase
over the current year.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
2.
3.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
2009-2010 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education
Funding and Service Agreement
2009-2010 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 - 115
2.
2009-10 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special
Education Funding and Service Agreement
Resolved, that the School Board approve the 2009-10
Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education Funding
and Service Agreement. The total Special Education Program
Budget for 2009-10 is $25,459,344 with the Rose Tree
Media share estimated at $1,413,599. The amount is
reconciled to actual enrollments after the start of the school
year.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
2009-10 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools
Budget
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the Delaware
County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget for the 2009-10
school year in the amount of $10,456,190. Rose Tree Media's
share is $423,247. This is an increase from the current year
amount of $350,158, due to an increase enrollment of Rose
Tree Media students in Technical School programs.
The 2009-10 Special Education Technical Programs budget is
$1,054,248 of which Rose Tree Media's share is $55,574. This
is a decrease of $7,296 for the current school year and
represents the decrease of 1 average daily membership in
these programs projected for next school year. The amount is
reconciled to actual enrollments after the start of the school
year.
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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Delaware County Community College 2009-2010 Budget
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Barry seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 - 116
Resolved, that the School Board approve the 2009-10 Delaware
County Community College budget totaling $88,686,602.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
5.
6.
7.
8.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
Budgetary Transfers
Adjustments to 2008-2009 Budget
Proposals for Professional Services – Bonnett Associates, Inc.
Food Service Management Company
Mrs. Barbato moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 - 117
5.
Budgetary Transfers
Resolved, that the School Board approve the following
budgetary transfers:
FY 09 –171 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction and Curriculum – Supplies
AMOUNT: $5,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Travel
$5,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover travel expenses
involved with Springton Lake participating in the PA State
Science Olympiad Competition at Juniata College in York, PA.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –190 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Textbooks
Regular Instruction – Dues and Fees
AMOUNT: $3,650.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
Instruction and Curriculum – Books and
Periodicals
$3,650.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Media Elementary to purchase
teaching supplies and books to coordinate with 2nd Grade curriculum
for Social Studies/Geography.
FY 09 –166 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Building Services – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,848.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Building Services – Equipment
$2,848.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Penncrest to purchase a scrubber
for the art rooms, kitchen and locker rooms. This scrubber has a
small work area that would be good for the tight fit areas of these
rooms.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –191 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Equipment
AMOUNT: $2,212.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Office of Principal – Equipment
$2,212.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Penncrest to purchase furniture
for the Achievement Center.
FY 09 –186 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Technology Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,042.84
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Enrichment Reading
$2,042.84
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Grade 4 Novels for the
Leveled Book Rooms at all four Elementary Schools and books for
the additional gifted class at Media Elementary and Rose Tree
Elementary.
FY 09 –168 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Dues
and Fees
AMOUNT: $1,267.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Travel
$1,267.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Penncrest’s music director and
student to travel to the All-Eastern Music Conference.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
Adjustments to 2008-09 Budget
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the following
adjustments to the 2008-09 Budget:
2008-2009 BUDGET
Revenues
73,954,703.00
2,137,111.00
76,091,814.00
Expenditures
76,091,814.00
76,091,814.00
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved October 23, 2008
76,105,794.17
76,105,794.17
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved January 22, 2009
76,131,385.34
76,131,385.34
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved March 26, 2009
76,304,077.34
76,304,077.34
Available Fund Balance
Changes to Original Budget
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
Title I Grant Amended Final Approval
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
PC - Field Trip - Art
PC - FCS - Little Lions
PC - Field Trip - Art
PC - Field Trip - Art
PC - Guidance Transcript Fees
PC - Guidance AP Exam Fees
PC - Guidance AP Exam Fees
PC - Social Studies - Field Trip
PC - Social Studies - Field Trip
PC - Social Studies - Field Trip
PC - Social Studies - Field Trip
IDEA Allocation
Subtotal of Changes
Updated 2008-2009 Budget
20
30.00
(3,510.00)
15.00
382.00
1,535.00
260.00
305.00
30.00
32,220.00
238.00
1,104.00
694.00
25.00
46.00
8,486.82
30.00
(3,510.00)
15.00
382.00
1,535.00
260.00
305.00
30.00
32,220.00
238.00
1,104.00
694.00
25.00
46.00
8,486.82
41,860.82
41,860.82
76,345,938.16
76,345,938.16
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X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
Proposals for Professional Services - Bonnett Associates, Inc.
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the proposal from
Bonnett Associates, Inc. for Professional Services for the Planning,
Design and Construction phases of Penncrest High School, Indian
Lane, Media, and Rose Tree Elementary Schools’ flooring projects;
Penncrest, Indian Lane, Rose Tree, and the Education Center
heating and ventilating modifications; Transportation Building CCTV
system installation; Education Center elevator upgrade; Indian
Lane toilet room plumbing fixtures; Media Elementary fire alarm
and intrusion systems; and Penncrest new emergency generator at
a fee equal to 7.2% of construction costs plus reimbursable
expenses.
8.
Food Service Management Company
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the Food Service
Management Company, Chartwells, for the 2009-2010 school year
pending final approval by PDE’s Division of Food and Nutrition.
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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Proposed Final 2009-2010 General Fund Budget
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 118
Further resolved, that the School Board adopt the Proposed Final
2009-2010 Budget for the Rose Tree Media School District in the
amount of $78,461,062. The proposed final budget is based on a
millage increase of 2.5 percent for a millage rate of 21.6251. The
proposed final budget is subject to change prior to final budget
adoption on May 28, 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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
C.
D.
Financials for March 2009
Bill Lists for March 2009
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 119
Resolved, that the School Board approve the following Financial Reports
and Bill Lists:
Financial Reports
March
March
March
March
2009
2009
2009
2009
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
March 2009
General Fund Bill List
$ 2,877,034.90
March 2009
Imprest Fund Bill List
$
2,865.00
March 2009
Capital Fund Bill List
$
14,382.00
March 2009
Bond Series 2002 Bill List
$
8,000.48
March 2009
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
13,229.00
March 2009
Bond Series 2007 A & B Bill List
$
12,671.90
March 2009
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
31,699.97
$ 2,959,883.25
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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 - 120
Resolved, that there being no further business to come before the School 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 Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
______________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on May 22, 2009, at 10:00 p.m. in the Education Center,
308 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Jock Deasey, Bonnett Associates Inc., Ron Baldino, Director of
Maintenance & Operations, Dennis Cini, Cini Construction, Grace Eves, School
Board Secretary, and eight bidders attended.
Bids in the following categories were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Mechanical & Fire Alarm Improvements at Various Schools
Cooks Service Company, Inc.
Avondale, PA 19311
Five Star, Inc.
West Chester, PA 19380
Wayman Fire Protection, Inc.
Wilmington, DE 19804
Charles A. Higgins & Sons, Inc.
Media, PA 19063
Goldhorn Electrical Construction, Inc.
Aston, PA 19014
Integrations, Inc.
Exton, PA 19341
Vector Security
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
B-Safe Electronic Protective Systems
Wilmington, DE 19805
Lex Electric Co., Inc.
Media, PA 19063
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
II. Bid Opening – Mechanical and Fire Alarm
5/28/2009
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on May 22, 2009, at 11:00 p.m. in the Education Center,
308 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Jock Deasey, Bonnett Associates Inc., Ron Baldino, Director of
Maintenance & Operations, Dennis Cini, Cini Construction, Grace Eves, School
Board Secretary, and seven bidders attended.
Bids in the following categories were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Stage Lighting, Theater Curtains
and Music Room Doors
Martell Construction Co., Inc.
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
Goldhorn Electrical Construction, Inc.
Aston, PA 19014
Murphy, Quigley Co., Inc.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
F.W. Houder, Inc.
Malvern, PA 19355
L.J. Paolella Construction, Inc.
Brookhaven, PA 19015
Charles A. Higgins & Sons, Inc.
Media, PA 19063
M. Cramer & Associates, Inc.
Phila., PA 19107
Brandywine Contractors, Inc.
New Castle, DE 19720
ACT – Air Control Technology, Inc.
West Berlin, NJ 08091
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.
Penncrest High School Physics Olympics Team
Resolve, the Board of School Directors recognize the Penncrest
High School Physics Olympics officers and leaders of this year’s
team: Timothy Bannan, Frank Baratta, Andrew Barney, Mindy
Coleman, Alexandra Colkitt, Lacey Dungan, Matthew Giardinelli,
Katherine McMullen, Taylor McManus, Anne Mroz, Corbin
Muetterties, Max Nachamkin, Andrew Oestreich, Nicole Philipp,
Stephen Weathers, and Angela Wolf.
Coaches: Robert Malkovsky and Jim Ciccarelli,
Background
Penncrest High School Physics Olympics Team came in first
place in the region again this year. They placed second in the
state and sixth in the national competition. The Physics
Olympics Team is open to any students who would like to
participate and this year there are over 120 students who have
contributed to the team.
B.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad Team
Resolve, the Board of School Directors recognize the Penncrest
High School Science Olympiad Team. Team members include:
Seniors: Dan Consoli, Sam Moffat, Marina Solomos, Devika
Patel, Corbin Muetterties, Taylor McManus, and Matt Giardinelli.
Juniors: Eda Chen, Vickram Premakumar, Adeeb Minhaj,
Lindsay Gaskins, Kara Kenney, Christine Sowa, and Austin
Muetterties. Sophomores: Ron Tyson, Rachel Hosier and
Michelle Nolan. Freshman: Anup Singh, Megan O’Brien, Katie
Rodgers, Brittney Johnson, Michael Hosier, Matt Kelly, Janee
Muetterties, and Coaches: Jim Ciccarelli, Ed Somers, Jim Shea
and Jennifer Tareila.
Background
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad Team came in sixth
place in the field of 60 teams at the National Science Olympiad
Tournament. The competition was held at Augusta State
University in Georgia. This marks the sixth consecutive year
that Penncrest has participated in the national tournament.
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III.
Presentations and Awards
C.
Penncrest Girls Lacrosse – 100 Goals: Caroline Moore
Resolve, the board recognize Caroline Moore for receiving her
100th lacrosse goal.
Background
Caroline Moore is a Penncrest High School junior and received
her 100th career goal in the spring.
D.
Penncrest High School Girls’ Outdoor Track Team
Resolve, the Board of School Directors recognize the Penncrest
High School Girls’ Outdoor Track Team for their undefeated
Central League Championship.
Team members include:
Jordan Ballew, Nicole Barton, Julianne Beck, Cassandra Brod,
Kathryn Bruce, Kenna Bryan, Mary Buchanan, Lauren Bullitt,
Julia Cieri, Grace Ciminera, Adriane Coleman, Alessandra
Coote, Taylor Copus, Samantha Cowan, Heather Craft, Laura
Feeley, Rachel Feinberg, Samantha Finsterbush, Saranya
Govindaraju, Kayla Graves, Sylvia Grega, Emily Guihard, Erica
Hecker, Caroline Helner, Lauren Hess, Christa Horrocks,
Deanna Ingenito, Anna Kassab, Lauren Kelleher, Stefanie
Koveal, Arielle Kozub, Nicole Lord, Sarah McKeown, Lauren
Merk, Ashley Merton, Jaclyn Miller, Taylor O’Connor, Madeline
O’Donnell, Samantha Overstreet, Theresa Parsons, Jennifer
Piraino, Elise Rehoric, Ashleigh Rockwell, Perry Rugen, Glori
Seufert, Janay Smith, Kaitlin Suplee, Cierra Townsend, Lauren
Tusar, Allison VanZant, Jessica Watkins, Katrin Welsh, and
A’shante Wilkins. Coach: Michael Clark
Background
The Penncrest Girls Track and Field Teams won the Central
League title. The Lady Lions pulled out all the stops in their
effort to remain unbeaten in league competition.
Everyone
performed to the best of their ability and then some. The team
placed third in the Delaware County Championships, just 14
points out of first. Congratulations Lady Lions.
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Presentations and Awards
E.
Penncrest High School Boys Outdoor Track Team
Resolve, the Board of School Directors recognize the Penncrest
High School Boys’ Outdoor Track Team for their undefeated
Central League Championship. Team members include: Clay
Albers, Gregory Allison, Christopher Amabile, Joseph Anderson,
William Ankrum, Edward Ashton, Anthony Batch, Joshua Batch,
Brandon Batipps, Anderson Beck, Joseph Bentivoglio, John
Paul Bisciotti, Nicholas Bonaventure, James Boyle, Charles
Buchanan, Matthew Bundy, James Bushey, Neil Campbell,
Sean Camey, Craig Cassey, Avery Coleman, Brian Craft,
Andrew Creighton, Adam Curran, Ali Dastagirzaka, Cory
Densmore, Kevin Dombroski, Michael Donahue, James Doyle,
Gabriel Elcock, Andrew Elefante, Nathan Emanuel, Anthony
Fusco, Matthew Fusco, Christopher Garriga, Joshua George,
Christopher Garrard, Bryan Greene, Matthew Hartley, Richard
Henne, Victor Hoang, Joseph Howe-Consiglio, Gregory
Hughes, Garret Collins Johnson, Andrew Kaiden, Tyriq
Kershaw, Sean Klause, Zachary Kline, Elliott Lamborn, Thomas
Lee, Shanghui Liu, Joshua McNally, Patrick Miller, Page Moat,
Gregory Moore, Michael Moore, William Murphy, Edwin Noyes,
Patrick O’Hara, Peisong Ouyang, Kyle Panzer, Kevin
Pathappillil,
Brendan Robert, Makki Russo, Cortland
Schauerman, Peter Sisson, Zachary Smalls, Tyrell Stephenson,
Richard Stevens, Jared Tindall, Nicholas Tylek, Joseph Verica,
and Andreas Wilkins. Coache: George Munro
Background
The Penncrest High School Boys’ Track and Field Team had an
undefeated season this year. This is the second consecutive
championship for the boys. The team finished second at the
Delaware County Championships.
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – May 2009
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Library
Again this year, Glenwood library technician Kathy Cook offered the Little Lions Library
Club--preschool visits for four and five-year-old children. Four sessions will be held
during May and June. Preschoolers, accompanied by a parent, may come to the library
on Tuesday mornings to browse through books and select two items to check out for a
week. On the final day, the children will be able to attend the Scholastic Buy-One-GetOne-Free book fair. The Library Club is a great way for our future students to become
familiar with the library and enjoy some additional reading material.
Library technician Kathy Cook attended Follett’s Annual Spring “Book Look” workshop in
Turnersville, NJ. Available for preview were over 1,500 newly-copyrighted K-8 titles, both
fiction and nonfiction. Follett representatives were on site to streamline the process of
ordering library materials for the 2009-2010 school year. This was a great opportunity to
examine new books to be sure they meet the needs of our students and support the
curriculum. Mrs. Cook arranged for Chris Teter, fantastic new children’s librarian at
Middletown Library, to come to Glenwood and make grade-level presentations to our
students about their summer reading program, “Be Creative.” Ms. Teter discussed
family programs that include musicians, jugglers, and puppet shows; pizza and movie
nights; and arts and crafts. For fifth graders there is a special “trivia game night,”
featuring Al Capone Does My Shirts, the novel all incoming Springton Lake sixth graders
will read as part of the required summer reading program at the middle school. There
will be plenty of activities to keep kids motivated, entertained, and reading during the
summer months at the Middletown Library! Also, Mrs. Cook participated in the third
session of this year’s Delaware County Book Review Program on May 12 at Upper Darby
High School. Publishers provide copies of brand new titles, and librarians may keep
those books they review. Mrs. Cook obtained twenty-four recently-published titles for the
Glenwood library, including non-fiction, novels, and picture books valued at over $350.00!
Art
Recently, students from Glenwood Elementary, along with teachers Betsy Hennessey
and Keith Sharp, and aide, Ann Austin visited with the residents and staff at Lima Estates
Retirement Center. Together, they created flower wreaths for the doors of residents. They
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traced and cut out flowers and leaves, which were then glued together to create wreaths.
At the end, students and residents reflected on their accomplishments and shared stories
while enjoying a snack of cookies and milk.
Guidance
This month in guidance we are working on cultivating positive emotion. Positive emotions
help children be open to new possibilities and enable them to be at their personal best
both personally and academically. Students do this in Guidance through compliments,
showing gratitude, and using their strengths to face both successes and hardships.
First Grade
The first graders are in the home stretch! May is a very busy month for our classes. Our
classes will enjoy several assemblies and trips throughout this month. We will visit the
inflatable dome and view a movie about the Solar System. We will also attend the Spring
Concert to watch the fifth graders perform, the Tooth assembly to learn about proper
teeth maintenance, and the play at Penncrest High School. Our classes will also continue
discussions about teamwork and community building after a trip the Ringling Brothers
circus. Field Day is another special day happening this month that will help us learn to
work together while keeping us in shape! Our classes continue to work through patterns,
addition and subtraction, and problem solving skills in math. We will also continue our
work with fluency and comprehension through reading and phonics instruction. We will
wrap up our study of animals and begin learning about Balance and Weighing in Science.
Second Grade
Glenwood's Second Grade went to the Tyler Arboretum for Native American and Butterfly
lessons, which are both part of the second grade curriculum. The students were able to
view the life of the Lenape child and experience the clothes, food and games that were a
part of their culture. This month, we also had a distance learning experience with the
Smithsonian Institute, where the students learned about Native American life through
carefully studying the paintings and using their inference and analytical skills. As a
culminating activity to Native American studies, the students had a powwow and made
crafts in the tradition representing each of the 4 North American regions that we studied.
Third Grade
In May, teachers used multiple assessments to see how much the students have grown
throughout the year in regards to language arts. One test that was administered was the
DRA. That test shows what reading level the students are on and what their specific
learning needs are. Another test is the DIBELS which measures alphabet and phonics
knowledge at the primary grades and word knowledge and oral reading fluency for grades
3 through 5.
Fourth Grade
In preparation for our field trip back in time to the 19th Century experience at the Federal
School, we read the story House, House with our visitors on Special Friends Day. This
story compared houses in the late 1800's to how they look today and we discussed
differences between then and now. The fourth grade is currently working on the
Ecosystems science unit. The seeds we planted in our terrariums have sprouted, our
aquariums are active with fish and pond snails and we are awaiting the arrival of our
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crickets and pill bugs for the terrarium. The students are enjoying this exciting science
unit.
Fifth
Glenwood's fifth grade students took their annual trip to Washington, DC, and had an
opportunity to visit the remodeled Museum of American History. The students' day began
with a bus ride to the nation's capital and a guided lesson at either the Air and Space
Museum or Museum of Natural History. Students then had a chance to enjoy lunch with
their chaperones. Before boarding the buses and heading back to Glenwood, the
students spent the afternoon in the completely remodeled and recently reopened
Museum of American History. They took part in a scavenger hunt as well as some
demonstrations by museum staff. Students thoroughly enjoyed their visit.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
First Grade
The First Graders had a special Mother's Day event where moms were treated to special
poems, songs, writing and goodies. Each mother left with gifts and wonderful memories.
In math, we are working on patterning, both with colors and movement. The children have
been working on patterns such as: abab, abcabc, aabaab and abbabb. We have also
been observing the many patterns found in our world. In Social Studies, we are learning
about mapping. Each child sent a Flat Stanley to a faraway, or not so faraway, friend or
relative. Each day we anxiously check our mailboxes for a Stanley to arrive. Then, we
locate his point of origin on our map!
Second Grade
Our second graders are learning about the life cycle of butterflies. They have been
observing and recording data about Painted Lady Butterfly larvae and are anxiously
awaiting for the butterflies to emerge. As a culminating activity for this unit, we will visit the
butterfly exhibit at Longwood Gardens in June.
Fourth Grade
All fourth graders participated in an excellent distance learning activity, Musical
Geography of the United States. The Cleveland Institute of Music took us on a musical
journey through all the regions of the US. Since we are studying the regions of the US
this was especially important. The culture and diversity of our nation was played and
performed for us through music. Some of the examples we heard were; music of the
Blackfoot Nation, German polka, Cajun music and European classical music too. The
students enjoyed the interaction with the students of the Cleveland Institute and getting
their musical questions answered instantaneously.
Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade is hosting Colonial Day on May 29th. The students will participate in activities
during the day all having to do with the Colonial Time Period. All 4 fifth grade classes
hosted a Mother's Day Tea. Students wrote poetry for their parents and enjoyed reading
some of the work from their writing portfolios to the Mom's at the tea.
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Excellence in Teaching Award – KATIE DURANT
Kindergarten teacher Katie Durant was received the prestigious 2009 Delaware County
Excellence in Teaching Award by the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. The Credit
Union, in partnership with the Intermediate Unit, established the award to recognize
Delaware County’s exceptional, innovative educators. The award also raises public
awareness of the valuable contributions local teachers make to the educational system
and the strong, positive impact they have on their students. She began her career at
Media Elementary and moved to Indian Lane two years ago. Katie was nominated by
fellow teachers and parents. Katie was honored at an April 23 dinner at The Drexelbrook
and was awarded $500 and a commemorative keepsake. Indian Lane received $1,000.
Student Council
The Student Council Team, headed by three fifth grade teachers, took 20 students to the
Relay for Life Event at Penncrest High School. The students raised $1,215.00 for The
American Cancer Society. The fifth grade Student Council is hosting a car wash at Indian
Lane Elementary on Saturday, May 30, from 9 AM - 12 PM to raise money for Type I,
Juvenile Diabetes Research.
Indian Lane Staff - Relay For Life
The Staff at Indian Lane participated as a team in the recent Relay for Life at Penncrest
High School. In addition to raising more than $800 for The American Cancer Society, the
staff participated in a life-changing event that celebrated the lives of those who have
battled cancer, remembered loved ones lost, and empowered all of us to fight back
against a disease that takes too much. Fighting cancer is a team effort and Indian Lane
was proud to do their part.
Poem in Your Pocket
During the week of April 20-24, Indian Lane celebrated "Poem in Your Pocket
Week," created by the Academy of American Poets to help us celebrate April as National
Poetry Month. Poem in Your Pocket Week encourages us all to pick our most favorite
poems and carry them with us to share with our family and friends. The Academy
suggests several clever ways to take our poems along with us, including handwriting
some lines on the back of our business cards, adding a poem to our e-mail footers,
posting a poem on our blog or social networking page, and texting a poem to our friends.
Music
Indian Lane’s Fifth Grade Chorus, Bobcat Ensemble and Fifth Dimension performed their
annual Spring Concert. We are proud to say we had 100% student attendance at our
evening concert. Besides many curriculum based selections, students performed their
grade level composition entitled, “A Presidential Rap.” This was a piece written by the
students in January to honor President Obama on his historic inauguration. This music
project engaged our entire fifth grade class and incorporated national music standards as
well as Rose Tree Media School District Language Arts anchors. After recording this rap,
copies were sent to Congressman Joseph Sestak and President Barack Obama. We
hope they enjoy watching these future voters take interest in government current events.
Young Writers Project
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Indian Lane will once again host the Young Writers/Young Readers Summer Enrichment
Program. This summer camp is staffed by experienced teachers who are Fellows of the
National Writing Project.
The summer Youth Programs are sponsored by the
Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project (PAWLP), West Chester University (WCU),
and select school districts in the Delaware Valley. Classes are small, averaging 13-15
students and are grouped by age. Teachers are prepared to teach multi-age classes.
PAWLP, a National Writing Project site, is a professional network of teachers who
promote student achievement through quality instruction.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Music, Music, Everywhere!
The merry month of May brought the melodious sounds of music to our ears. Media
Elementary School students performed in the band, orchestra and chorus concerts, much
to the delight of proud parents and friends. Congratulations to third grader Abby Kleiman!
– Abby’s story, “The Orphan Princess,” was selected as one of the third grade winners of
the Dr. Nicholas Spennato Young Author’s Project for 2008-2009. Abby was recognized
for her accomplishment, along with other winners throughout the county, on Friday, May
15 at Ridley High School.
Muffins and Moms Breakfast
Janice Eddy and Jennifer Matsinger, PTG parent volunteers, played hostesses to
hundreds of moms and children at the Muffins and Moms breakfast in the Media School
cafeteria. Judging by the happy faces and the empty fruit bowls and trays of pastries, a
great time was had by all!
Dome Theater
All of our students in grades K - 5 were treated to an out-of-this-world adventure
presented by Kramer Entertainment’s Dome Theater. Each class sat inside an inflatable
dome planetarium and watched a video that helped them learn more about our amazing
universe, extreme weather, or geology.
Media’s Off-Site “Walk for the Cure”
On Monday, May 4, Media School and Rose Tree School gifted support teacher Sue
Williamson, in conjunction with RTMEA, led an off-site “Walk for the Cure” for Media
School families and the RTM teachers and staff. Dozens of families and friends joined this
fifth annual 45-minute Walk through Media Borough to raise money for cancer research.
Fifth Grade Fun Night and Visitation Day at Springton Lake Middle School
Fifth grade students from all four elementary schools have had the chance to meet and
greet and enjoy lots of fun activities at the PTG-sponsored 5th Grade Fun Night and the
5th grade Visitation Day at Springton. Thank you Dr. Jeuell, and all of the Springton Lake
teachers and staff, who have already begun to help the rising 6th graders feel like a part of
the Springton Lake family.
May - Featured Artists of the Month
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Maddie Lego, Grade 3 – Russian Hen and Eggs; Brielle McQuiston, Grade 4 –
Lighthouse and Moonlight; Andrew Kleiman, Grade 5 – Pine Branches in the Moonlight.
Please stop by the office to enjoy and appreciate the work of these budding artists!
Kindergarten
The kindergarten students have been learning about communities in Social Studies. The
children have designed a town from recycled boxes. They are planning to take a walking
trip through our Media community at the end of the month and visit some of the wonderful
places that make up our community. All children have completed our DIBELS
assessments!
Grade One
The first graders at Media have been putting their creative minds to work on poetry
writing! Beginning in April, the children were exposed to many types of poems related to
the various subjects they were learning about in class. Then they each chose a poem
and practiced their reading skills by presenting it at The Poetry Café, hosted by Mrs.
Matusow. In class, the students worked on a writing unit about poetry. During the unit
the children learned to take a big idea (a watermelon idea) and zoom into a smaller part
(a seed idea.) They also learned to look at things with a poet’s eye, listen for the “music”
of a poem, talk to the subject of a poem, and “show, don’t tell” in their poetry. The
students chose some of their favorite work to be put together in a class poetry book, and
each child was able to take home a copy.
Grade Two
Second Grade at Media Elementary held its 10th Annual Living History Museum.
Students researched historical figures that made contributions in science, the
environment, civil rights or the arts. Each student created a report, poster, costume and
oral presentation. Research was presented to parents, students and other guests and
was very well received.
Grade Three
All third grade classes have been studying embryology. A major part of this unit has been
hatching chicks. The eggs arrived in the classrooms on May 5. Since then the students
have been in charge of caring for the eggs. This includes turning the eggs every few
hours, checking to make sure the temperature in the incubator is around 100 degrees,
and making sure the appropriate amount of water is in the bottom of the incubator.
Students have been learning about the life cycle of a chick and the parts of an egg. They
waited patiently for the arrival of our chicks that hatched May 12! After the chicks hatched,
the students were in charge of caring for the babies. This included transferring the
newborn chicks to the brooder box after they hatched, and providing the chicks with fresh
food and water, a light for warmth, and of course exercises! As an extension of our social
studies unit on the history of Pennsylvania, we visited the Caleb Pusey House on Friday,
May 15. Jana Maxwell, art teacher, was our tour guide through this very important,
historic site.
Grade Four
In math, students are all working on geometry concepts, specifically volume. In Mrs.
Gruber's math class, there was a “Yard Sale” to help students review money concepts.
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Proceeds were sent to the American Heart Association in the amount of $74.98. In
reading, small book groups continue. Ms. Coulter's class is involved in an author study. A
recent focus was the study of poetry and figures of speech. DRA testing is in progress, as
well as MAP testing. Nineteen of the fourth graders were members of the Reading
Olympics team that competed against other teams in the county. Media’s Reading
Olympics team won a blue ribbon for their efforts in reading a variety of books and
keeping a journal while they read. In Mrs. Gruber's class, the children are writing
autobiographies. In science, we have adopted a fifth grade unit called Ecosystems. The
children observe the eco-columns each day to note changes that occur. Soon they will be
able to witness the effects on pollution in their terrariums and aquariums. In social
studies, we continue our study of the USA regions. Research projects are in progress and
we will soon be moving on to our study of Pennsylvania, culminating with a trip to
Harrisburg. We are also wrapping up our Passport to History program with a trunk show
from the Delaware County Historical Society.
Grade Five
This month, students in Mrs. Loveland-Smith’s and Mr. Goldfarb’s classes had poetry
publishing parties which were the culmination of several weeks of reading mentor texts,
exploring various styles of poetry, and writing various styles of poetry. Mrs. McGeehan’s
class continued their partnership with students at Media Friends. The students have been
working together learning about how to resolve conflict. All fifth grade students went to
the Shofuso Tea House in Fairmount Park to further their understanding of Japanese
culture (which has been studied in art class throughout the school year).
AGP (Gifted Support) – Gr. 1 - 5
Fifth grade AGP students participated in the Enviro-Challenge at Ridley Creek State Park
on Wed. April 29th. The Penncrest Enviro-Thon Team runs this environmental education
competition each year the day after their big meet. Students studies at home on their own
time to prepare for the competition in which students answered a number of questions on
an environmental topic. Media School had two teams, the Filberts and the Media Blue
Jays. Eleven fifth grade teams participated from all four elementary schools. The Media
teams took a number of prizes including a 1st prize in Aquatics for the Media Blue Jays
and 4th place overall, and 3rd place overall for the Media Filberts Team, who also won 2nd
place in Aquatics, Alternative Energy, Forestry, and Wildlife. Fourth grade students are
completing a virtual road trip through Pennsylvania while touring and documenting their
travels on the Historic Trails of our state. Students are completing a PowerPoint
travelogue which will be presented to classmates and families in a few weeks. Third
grade students are finalizing plans to teach the rest of their classmates about space
exploration advancements. They have completed extensive research and are preparing a
project for their presentations.
Music
Media Elementary presented the Spring Choral concert. It featured the fifth grade
students and our Mustang Chorale. The fifth grade selections focused primarily on songs
drawn for curriculum themes and included the spiritual “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel,”
“Consider Yourself” from the musical Oliver!, and a patriotic tribute called “A is for
America.” A chorale favorite was a selection entitled “Little Firefly” which was the most
challenging piece of choral music the group worked on this year. Insects are everywhere
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– but no need to call the exterminator! This month grade one students are singing about
bugs and all their wonder. Fleas, flies, bees, caterpillars – none are left out. Did you
know Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee” comes from an opera? Ask any first
grader the story. Grade three will complete their study of Camille Saint-Saens’ “Carnival
of the Animals.” This is an enjoyable exploration of the genre of symphonic poems….
orchestra music which tells a story. They also continue to progress on recorder and will
add the pitched high “C” and high “D” in the next few weeks.
Library
Our 6th Annual Poetry Café was held in the Library during Media’s “Poem In Your Pocket”
week. Students, in Kindergarten- Grade 5 shared original poems as well as favorite
poems. Many teachers and parents shared as well. Dr. Gilbert attended and shared a
favorite Langston Hughes poem. Another annual rite of spring is Media School’s “Book
Swap.” Mrs. McGeehan’s class donated the most books and therefore these students
were able to select 24 books to take home. Our Library received the books we were
awarded from the “We the People Bookshelf” grant. This grant is sponsored by the
National Endowment for the Humanities, in cooperation with the American Library
Association.
These multicultural books will enrich our history, biography and fiction
collections.
Physical Education
Students in grades 3 - 5 have completed spring physical fitness testing. All students in
grades 1 - 5 are now enthusiastically preparing for our "All Star Field Day" to take place
on May 29th on Barrall Field.
Art
Fifth grade students at Media School have been creating scrolls in the Japanese style in
conjunction with the “East Meets West” program. They were first inspired by the moonlit
paintings of Hiroshi Senju. At a reception in tribute to the artist, Mrs. Maxwell was able to
show him the scrolls that his art inspired our students to make. Sitting on the tatami mats,
surrounded by his murals, we re-affirmed the message of peace and the importance of
connecting with nature through art. He was honored by the students’ responses to his
work.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Relay for Life
For our first year participating in the Relay for Life, we did an excellent job! Our Rose
Tree Elementary Teams earned $1,421 and our Sarahnity Now team earned another
$1,828 making our combined total $3,249, We also raised over $300 for luminaries which
we created to honor and remember special loved ones from our community. Those who
participated in the walk had a wonder-filled time. Thanks to all who helped to make the
event so successful.
Arcadia Rose Tree Inclusion Team
We have almost completed our first year of this initiative. Rose Tree team members have
visited several schools to observe various models of inclusion and have spent time
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discussing the possibilities for our school. As a result we developed numerous pilot
programs this year and will continue our efforts next year. We have an average of 34 coteaching opportunities occurring each day at Rose Tree. Through these efforts we have
modified our culture into one that believes that each of us is responsible for the success
of all of our students.
First Grade
First grade had an amazing month. They were busy working on their weather unit in
science. They also prepared power points with their fourth grade partners on the animal
topic of their choice. Research was completed and the actual project is accessible on-line.
Several students reached the 400 level in 100 Book Challenge. The support for the
Hermit Crab booth at the Strawberry Festival with student volunteers was wonderful! We
had over twenty children participate and many more enjoyed the festivities!
Second Grade
Second graders at Rose Tree Elementary completed research on Native Americans. This
research integrated the history of our country's first inhabitants with geography skills
(examining a map of the regions of the U.S.), reading (nonfiction and legends),
informational writing, conducting and presenting research, and technology
(videoconference and guided Internet research).
Fifth Grade
The fifth grade students recently took a walking tour of Historic Philadelphia. They
received a guided tour of Independence Hall and other historic places. This coincides
with the social studies units on Colonial and Early America. The trip was also a
reinforcement of information for the Colonial Day presentations. Students researched
and studied various Colonial craftsmen, famous Americans, or the Constitutional
Convention. The students presented the information they gathered to parents and other
classes as a culminating activity.
Jump Rope for Heart
Rose Tree students focused on jump rope skills. Grades 3-5 participated in Jump Rope
for Heart. This year we raised over $2,480.00 for the American Heart Association. All
grades focused on teamwork and sportsmanship while playing a variety of games that
involved fitness. Grades 3-5 participated in the Presidential Fitness Testing which
involved curl-ups, push-ups, sit and reach, pull-ups or the flexed arm hang, and the ½
mile jog.
Music Happenings & Concerts
During the month of May, the RTE Spring Concert entitled "From Sea To Shining Sea"
featured the Fifth Grade Chorus, Choraliers, Recorder ensemble and Handbell Choir.
The Children performed wonderfully both in the morning and evening concert. The
Choruses also performed beautifully for the residents at White Horse Village. The Fifth
Grade Handbell choir performed here at RTE for a luncheon given for the volunteers at
White Horse Village. The honored guest even sang some familiar songs as the ringers
led on their handbells. Third grader students put on a Recorder Concert for their parents
and students to showcase how well they learned to play recorders this year. The Fifth
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Grade and Choraliers sang "God Bless America" before the Blue Rocks game. This was
Rose Tree Elementary Night at the Blue Rocks. A great time was had by all.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Career Symposium
SLMS had their 3rd Annual Career Symposium for seventh & eighth graders this month.
More than 30 professionals from our community and other contacts discussed their
careers, their educational choices and obstacles they had to overcome. Students heard
from teachers, state police, an ATF agent, movie director, doctors, business owners and
lawyers.
Jeff Pettit, Peter Medica from Bonnett Associates and Louise Naismith were some of our
presenters. Jeff Pettit has been presenting for 3 years! Judge George Pagano was the
keynote speaker and then spent two sessions with student leaders talking about
responsibility and making good choices.
Poster Contest Winner
Seventh grader, Talia Kaplan, won third prize in the 6th-8th grade category in the 2009
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Awareness Poster Contest. The contest was
sponsored by Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems in Media. Talia's poster was selected
from among more than 1,400 entries from more than 40 schools in Delaware County.
Talia's poster will be featured in the 2010 Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Awareness
Calendar due out this November and distributed throughout Delaware County. Holcomb
also recognized Art Teacher Sharon Prior for her continued support of this contest. Talia
and Mrs. Prior attended the awards ceremony during the County Council meeting at the
Delaware County Government Center in Media.
Art
The first annual SLMS art exhibit was held this year in the cafeteria. Selected student
work completed throughout the year was on display. The honor strings students
performed and there will light refreshments available.
Mrs. Going’s eighth graders are bulldozing through their ceramic figure unit. The
excitement in the room is electrifying!! From animals in tuxedos to sports figures and
cartoon characters, to some amazing women in gowns fit for a Queen, you'll see them all
very soon. Students are still continuing to blog and share their Road Blocks that they
encountered and their success'. Many students write that this is the toughest assignment
since attending Springton, but so worth it in the end!! Hats off to her eighth grade
students. Seventh graders are experiencing Spring! A still life overflowing with (almost)
fresh (looking flowers graces the room. Time for back-to-basics!! Looking past the
surface, past the obvious is an acquired skill. Oh how they are tackling drawing skills and
now time for the explosion of color. Sixth graders are anxiously glazing and painting their
ceramic Zuni Fetish sculptures. The enthusiasm is contagious!! They have LOVED
working with clay. Sixth graders have now started to blog, as well!! They love it! Mrs.
Going has not only had the questions answered very carefully and thoroughly, but
students are sending hellos to her and communicating via the computer to her as well.
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More than she bargained for but it's great that the students understand the process and
are comfortable with working on writing assignments this way.
Miss Lauren Buck, student teacher from the University of the Arts, has worked on
dynamic lessons with the three grade levels. Sixth graders have been creating papier
mache Faberge eggs integrating social studies with art. Seventh graders have
been molding visual puns out of clay. Eighth graders’ relief prints were inspired by Arabic
calligraphy.
Reading Olympics Team
Congratulations to the four Springton Lake Reading Olympics teams! Thirty-six Springton
Lake Middle School students in grades 6, 7 and 8 competed in the first annual Delaware
County Reading Olympics held at Springfield High School. The teams, over the course of
the school year, read books from a list of 45 titles. They then answered 20 questions per
round about the key plot elements of the books. All four teams competed against other
Delaware County schools and were awarded ribbons. Three teams earned blue ribbons
for accurately answering fifty or more questions, and one team received red ribbons for
answering at least forty questions correctly. These students worked hard and showed
great team spirit! Well done! Teams: “Book Blazing Bees” Team Coach: Mrs. Robin
Heckman, Team Captains: Talia Kaplan and Katie Brodecki,Team Members: Devyn
McPheeters, Alaina Clune, John McLaughlin, Dean Ward, Divyesh Patel, Sam Messer,
Ruturaj Patil, Stephen Yee. “The Hardbacks” Team Coach: Mrs. Pam Gregg, Team
Captains: Sarah Nellis and Amanda Prokop, Team Members: Danielle Cullen, Andy
Shores, Jack Norton, Jenn Davidson, Colleen O’Brien, Serena Bacheler, Kristen Lillie,
Eddie Pyun. “The Ladies Man” Team Coach: Ms. Cynthia Stephens, Student Team
Captains: Grace Chang and Gabriela Coote, Team Members: Jacqui Zelenick, Mike
Canselosi, Newell Catania, Kimberly Kreider, Clarissa Kuo, Zoe LeLan. “Nameless” Team
Coach: Miss Tiffany Bendistis, Team Captains: Antonella DeCicci and Lucy Hall
Team Members: Amanda Hunt, Samantha Hunt, Paige Benedetto, Alex Shin, Brandon
Yee, Michael Yee. Scorekeepers and Moderators: Mr. Anthony Jackowski, Mrs. Jen
McLeod, Mrs. Carin Newsome, Dr. Steve Quinn, Coordinator: Mrs. Pam Gregg
Girls’ Leadership Conference
Grace Hill and Sarah Lippman, 7th grade students at Springton Lake attended a Girls
Leadership Conference at Radnor Middle School. The Keynote speaker, Wendy
Kauffman shared the story of her evolution from Wharton Graduate to Director of WHYY.
She encouraged the girls to take time to listen to their inner voice and to be open to new
and challenging opportunities. Small breakout sessions with other area middle school
girls were facilitated by local female leaders from The Women's Resource Center in
Wayne, PA. The morning was both fun and inspirational!
Library
Mrs. Motley attended the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Conference at
Penn State. While there she presented a session entitled Get Real: Strategies and
Assessments to Help Students Master 21st Century Information Standards that focused
on critical thinking, creativity and communication. She also presented as a panel member
for the Best of the Best Books. This group reviews books for kindergarten through eighth
grade that have been recognized with at least two superior reviews or awards during the
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previous year. In addition to attending numerous other workshops that included a session
with Catherine Murdock, author of Dairy Queen, and Think Wiki: Creative Ideas for
Librarians, Mrs. Motley attended a half-day train the trainer session for a workshop
entitled, Assessment Product: The Why, What and How, that she will be presenting for
PDE this year.
Visiting author, Will Hobbs, presented to all three grade levels. Using a slide show that
demonstrated his action research on the Colorado River, Mexico, Alaska, and
Canyonlands National Park in Utah to name but a few places, Mr. Hobbs took the
audience on a journey through the rough and rugged terrain in which many of his novels
are set. His tales of hiking, fishing, and riding the river rapids had students and staff
enthralled. Mr. Hobbs also autographed books, lunched with staff members, and was
feted at a reception of “big fans” when students had an opportunity to ask questions about
his craft or specific titles which they had read.
After many months of planning, Springton Lake celebrated Poem in Your Pocket Week
from April 20-25, as did all district schools. Each day began and ended with a staff
member sharing one of their poems at the morning and afternoon announcements.
Readers included Mrs. Motley, Mrs. Knipel, Mr. Norris, Mrs. Dorothee Diaz, Mrs. Stern,
Dr. Quinn, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Jackowski, Mr. Reese, and Dr. Jeuell. Many teachers
throughout the building – from phys. ed. to science -- encouraged students to share their
poems. French students learned to do a choral reading of a French poem in Mrs.
Hensley’s classes, while students from Mrs. D. Diaz’s classes were filmed sharing theirs
with extra credit to those reading in French! Spanish students of Mrs. J. Diaz and Ms.
Kutney wrote and illustrated Spanish diamante poems about endangered animals.
Students who shared poems with any of the library staff were entered into a drawing for
prizes that included movie tickets, books by Will Hobbs, Cole Hamels Read posters, and
a Championship Phillies T-Shirt. Hundreds of entries had accumulated by the drawing on
Friday afternoon. The week culminated with poet and author, J.C. Todd presenting first at
a writing workshop for the Media Fellowship House and then reading and hosting an open
mike for students and community members at the Mansion Parlor Room at Media
Borough Hall. Many Media businesses offered discounts, incentives, or daily specials
when students shared a poem at their establishment. Participating businesses posted a
"pocket" in the window and additional businesses actually called because they too wanted
to participate. Students reported having a wonderful time going down State Street with
their poems. Some got to read their poems aloud over the PA system in Trader Joe’s,
some got free fortune cookies, bakery treats, drinks, pens, and candies. The library staff
was thrilled with the response from the community and will definitely look forward to
extending and expanding the program next year.
After reading The Pearl, Mr. Harp’s eighth grade language arts students researched
exploitation: social, economic, natural resources or indigenous peoples. Using at least
two journal articles on their topic, students synthesized their findings and then presented
them to the class. Seventh grade social studies teachers Mr. Reilly and Ms. Gaebler had
their classes research famous battles of the Civil War. Students then prepared a fiveminute PowerPoint presentation detailing the location, participants, generals, casualties,
description of the battle and its outcome as well as other interesting facts. Mr. DeLeo’s
seventh grade social studies classes researched westward expansion in pre-Civil War
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America. Students could select their product which could be a travel trunk of at least ten
items with a written explanation of how they were used, a PowerPoint with twelve slides,
a narrative journal, or a research report of three to five pages. Mrs. Schied’s sixth grade
science classes researched an endangered species and then presented a PowerPoint
which detailed the characteristics of the animal and reasons the animal is endangered.
Math
Eighth graders enrolled in “Pre-Algebra” classes and an “Introduction to Pre-Algebra”
class explored the slope-intercept form through an interactive power-point created by
teacher Lawrence Twiss at a district staff development session. As the students
progressed through the power point, on the school’s laptops, they connected the links
providing video tutorials, graphing exercises and a game (which proved to be the most
popular link). The slope-intercept form expresses a linear function. Work with linear
functions falls within the state standards for algebraic concepts. Our seventh grade
CMP2 classes just completed a unit called Accentuate the Negative which deals with
rational numbers, specifically integers. We applied the four operations throughout the unit
and ended with some continued practice using the order of operations. Our next unit,
Moving Straight Ahead, picks up where Variables and Patterns left off with our study of
tables, graphs, and equations. We are going to be working on linear situations. Sixth
grade math students have been studying fraction operations. They first focused on the
importance of using estimation to make sure their sums and differences are reasonable.
They are now practicing adding and subtracting fractions in the context of real world
problems. The sixth grade accelerated math students are studying linear relationships in
tables, graphs and equations. Students began this unit of study by calculating their
walking rates. Students have been solving problems about walkathons. This is the perfect
time to be studying walkathons because there are so many opportunities to participate in
walkathons throughout our area.
Science
Seventh grade science department is preparing for its annual trip to Hershey Park to
study the physics of roller coasters. This investigation includes the study of gravity,
energy transfers, Newton's three laws of motion, and many other topics that were
discussed in class. Eighth graders are working on a toxicology unit in our science
classes. Students have been looking at how chemicals affect our environment, and more
specifically, living organisms such as ourselves. We have discussed various case studies
that explore various methods of exposure to chemicals, and have recently been exploring
the effect a chemical has on the germination of radish seeds at various concentrations.
We also have looked at dose-response curves, and will be investigating how caffeine has
an effect on heart rate in humans, by testing ourselves!
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Staff in the News
Dr. Susan Evans was selected to receive a certificate of Honorable Mention for the
American Association of Teachers of French Administrator Award. Dr. Evans has been
recognized for her continuous support and promotion of World Languages – especially
French.
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Mr. Mark Williams was selected to participate in the National Endowment for the
Humanities Summer Seminar for School Teachers - Philadelphia's Economy in the Age of
Atlantic World Revolutions from June 21 - July 17 at the Library Company of Philadelphia.
Jim Zervanos held a reading and book signing in the Penncrest library for his recently
published book “Love Park.”
Poem In Your Pocket
Penncrest students participated in this community-wide celebration of poetry sponsored
by the Rose Tree Media School District libraries and Media and Middletown libraries.
They chose a poem and carried it with them to share with friends, family, co-workers,
business owners, teachers, etc.
Music News
Jazz is alive and well at Penncrest. The Jazz Lab, a new band under the direction of first
year teacher Mr. Joseph Fisher, won Best Trombone Section at the Garnet Valley Jazz
Festival. The Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Craig Snyder, took the top rating
home from the Rustin Jazz Festival. We also received the award for Best Saxophone
Section, as well as junior tenor saxophonist Walter Kelly being named the Outstanding
Soloist for the festival. Walter received a 50% scholarship to the University of the Arts
Summer Jazz Workshop in recognition for his talents.
Dollars for Darfur
A jamnesty concert, featuring student bands was held at Penncrest.
supported the Penncrest Dollars for Darfur fundraiser
All proceeds
Students in the News
Lawrence Weathers (senior) and Eda Chen (junior) were the Media Rotary Club Students
of the Month for March. Devika Patel (senior) and Josephine Chu (junior) were the Media
Rotary Club Students of the Month for April. They were recognized at a luncheon at the
Towne House in Media.
Seniors Nicholas Frigiola and Khalice Payne were the Glen Riddle Rotary Students of the
Month for April. They were recognized at a luncheon at Barnaby's in Aston.
Annual Art Competition
The following junior and senior art major students submitted work for the Seventh
Congressional District’s Annual Art Competition. Juniors: Quynh Le Nguyen: “City
Landscape”, Sand with glue, Seneida Leong: “BLUE and COMA”, Pencil, marker and
chalk pastel. Seniors: Hailey Carlson: “Castle”, linoleum print, Rachel Davis: “Still Life
Featuring a Vase, Silver Ball and Roses”, Colored pencil, Sarah Gliem: “Untitled”,
Photography, Billy Haines: “Radical Idea”, Acrylic and oil paint markers on canvas,
William Kirkpatrick: “Autumn Landscape”, Acrylic paint on paper, Jessica Maroney: “SelfPortrait”, Watercolor. The artists’ reception and awards ceremony was held at the Wayne
Art Center in Wayne, PA. Awards in several categories were presented to students by
Congressman Joe Sestak. Hailey Carlson received an honorable mention in the print
category for her linoleum print “Castle”.
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Mother Daughter Book Club
The Mother Daughter Book Club met and discussed The Guernsey Literary and Potato
Peel Pie Society.
World Language News
Junior, Jackson Buttery was honored by the American Association of Teachers of
German at the Cannstatter Volksverein located in Northeast Philadelphia for his score on
the National German Contest. The following students ranked in the top 12 for the
National French Contest 2009: Andy Kaiden - French II, Corinne Lelan - French II,
Jacquie Cadorette – French II, Kyle Panzer - French III, Colleen McGeehan - French IV,
Elizabeth Freeburg – French V, Devika Patel - French V, Maria Linnen - French V
and Dan Consoli - French V
The following students were recognized for their achievement in the 2009 National Latin
exam: Benjamin Cannon - Cum Laude, Kurt Davidson - Cum Laude, Torrie Buchanan Cum Laude, Christopher Woody - Cum Laude and Leah Paulson - Maxima Cum Laude
Twenty-one Penncrest students were recognized for their achievement in the National
Spanish Exam. Special congratulations to Colleen McGeehan (Spanish III) and Neil
Campbell (Spanish IV) who earned gold medals.
AP French, AP Spanish and German IV students participated in oral proficiency
interviews. Modern language professors from local universities sat down one-on-one with
students to assess their oral level providing both the students and the RTM program with
valuable feedback. Students in French IV and German III/IV participated in a free AP
pilot. Students took an abbreviated AP language exam during the class period. This free
AP opportunity provided both students and teachers with important feedback.
The RTM World Language department hosted its annual International Fete at Penncrest
High School. The Fête recognized district World Language contest winners in French,
German, Latin and Spanish. Also the 2008 Phyllis Kavanaugh Scholarship winners
shared photos and stories about their experiences abroad last summer. The evening
showcased all the activities and accomplishments of district World Language students
throughout this year. In addition, Dr. Steve Taylor received the Untours award for his
continued support of World Language programs and education.
Delaware County Technical School News
Penncrest juniors Dustin Craig and Kevin Greaves were chosen by DCTS staff to
represent Penncrest at the annual Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Award
Luncheon at the Heritage Ballroom. They were honored for their success in the
automotive program.
Model United Nations
The Model United Nations Club attended a Simulation of the United Nations resolution
debates. The simulation was an all day event and was held at the Union League of
Philadelphia. Each participating student WAS an ambassador for a country and worked
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over the several months to create resolutions on how to resolve pressing world
issues. Penncrest students were ambassadors for three countries: Democratic Republic
of the Congo, Mexico and Pakistan. The topics they debated ranged from Women and
Children Refugees, Infectious Diseases, Freshwater Resources, Multinational Terrorist
Groups, and Food and Security Development.
Physical Education News
Junior, Bibi Kauter, was awarded an honorable mention for her entry in the 2009 Victim's
Rights Week Poster Contest sponsored by Women Against Rape. She was honored at
an awards ceremony at the Delaware County Courthouse. Bibi entered the contest after
Mrs. Long brought "WAR" in to make guest presentations to health classes.
Envirothon Competition
The Penncrest Envirothon team won its 16th consecutive Annual Delaware County
Envirothon Competition. The Penncrest gold team (Katie Davis, Elizabeth Freeburg, Alex
Senko, Katie Ferguson, and Jennifer Walker) took first place overall and also had the high
score in all five categories. Penncrest Red (Barbara Munin, Nick Kandrack, Alek
Korzeniowski, Danielle Su, and Becky Ferguson) scored second overall and had the
second highest score in all five categories. Penncrest Gold will now travel to Bald Eagle
State Park and compete against the top teams from every county in Pennsylvania at the
State competition.
Envirochallenge
The Penncrest Envirothon team conducted the 6th Annual Envirochallenge Competition
at Ridley Creek State Park. Envirochallenge is a competition held for fifth grade students
throughout the district. Students learn and compete as a team in the areas of wildlife,
aquatics, soils, forestry, and alternative energies. Over 60 students from all four
elementary schools in the district were in attendance.
Stream Study
Tenth graders will be performing their annual stream study at Ridley Creek State Park as
part of their ecology unit. Students will make physical measurements of the stream, such
as depth, width, velocity, and transparency, collect specimens of plankton and aquatic
macroinvertebrates. They will bring that data back to the classroom where they will
identify all specimens collected, analyze their data, and determine the health of the
ecosystem based on the life forms found.
High School Bands Showcased At Middletown Pride Day
The Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) Music Festival entertained guests at Middletown
Pride Day. Featured were student bands and a singer from Penncrest High School. It was
held on the grounds of the Williamson Free (Trade) School. The HCI Music Fest was
organized and managed by PHS junior Vickram Premakumar as his BSA Troop 85 Eagle
Scout project.
Academic Excellence Award Banquet
Forty-one students were honored at the 2009 Academic Excellence Award Banquet which
recognizes those members of each Grade level 9, 10, 11, 12 who have earned the ten
highest weighted grade point averages. The keynote speaker for the event was Mr.
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Christian Brose, class of 1997. Amongst his other post Penncrest accomplishments, Mr.
Brose served as a policy advisor and chief speechwriter to Condoleezza Rice. This
year's honorees include: Grade 9: Torrie Buchanan, James Gastner, Brittney Johnson,
Andrew Kaiden, Alek Korzeniowski, Shanghui Liu, Prem Patel, Anup Singh, Danielle Su,
Jaclyn Turet. Grade 10: Anderson Beck, Andrew Carlin, Rachel Hosier, Jin Hyuk Jang,
Nicholas Kandrak, Benjamin Madara, Barbara Munin, Peisong Ouyang, Jessica Simmet
Ronald Tyson III. Grade 11: Mary Buchanan, Nicholas Calabro, Neil Campbell, Eda
Chen, Katherine Ferguson, Isabel Janmey, Colleen McGeehan, Christine Sowa, Kirsten
Taing, Jennifer Walker. Grade 12: Celia Castellan*, Daniel Consoli*, Katherine Davis*,
Elizabeth Freeburg*, Maria Linnen, Stephanie Miller*, Samuel Moffat*, Devika Patel*,
Jessica Richardson*, Alexander Senko, and Marina Solomos*. *These students have
achieved this level of academic excellence each of their 4 years at Penncrest.
Wrestling News
Congratulation to Senior Jim Resnick for being selected The Daily Times All-Delco
Wrestler of the Year. Other first team All-Delco selections were Will Resnick and Andrew
Mariani. Second team selections were Nick Papa and John Young. Michael Harmon
received honorable mention.
Additional All-Delco Honors:
Swimming: 1st Team Nicole Lord; Honorable Mention Nicole Aruffo & Joseph Coladonato
Boys’ Basketball: 3rd Team Rodney Duncan; Honorable Mention Marvin Holman-Little &
Andrew Radomicki. Girls’ Basketball: Honorable Mention Charlotte Beebe
Track News
The Boys' and Girls' Track Teams won the Central League Championships. The athletes
and their coaches (Mr. Munro, Mr. Clark & their assistants) are to be commended for
another outstanding track season.
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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:
May 12, 2009
Subject:
May 12, 2009 – 8:00 PM Finance Committee Agenda Minutes
Chairperson: John Hanna
_________________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti and
Nancy Mackrides
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Grace Eves
_________________________________________________________________________
1.
Appointment of School Board Secretary
2 minutes
Approve Grace A. Eves to serve as School Board Secretary for the Rose Tree
Media School District for a 4 year term, commencing July 1, 2009. There is no
cash compensation for this position.
Action: This item will be on the May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
2.
Appointment of School District Treasurer
2 minutes
Approve Danielle Penza to serve as Treasurer for the Rose Tree Media School
District for the 2009-10 school year, effective July 1, 2009. There is no cash
compensation for this position.
Action: This item will be on the May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
3.
2008-09 Tuition Rates and Estimated 2009-10 Tuition Rates
2 minutes
Final 2008-09 Tuition Rates
Elementary $ 13,136.97
Secondary $ 12,213.10
Tentative 2009-10 Tuition Rates
Elementary $ 13,500.00
Secondary $ 12,500.00
Action: This item will be on the May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
4.
PLANCON K
2 minutes
The Rose Tree Media School District received approval from the
PA Department of Education for PLANCON K “Project Refinancing” for
Lease #092277 and #091563. This is for the 1999 & 2002 Bond Refunding.
Action: This item will be on the May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
5.
Natural Gas Contract
2 minutes
This contract is to lock into rates for the 2010-11 school year.
Action: This item will be on the May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
6.
Election of DCIU Board Members
2 minutes
Term: July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012
Chichester
Edward Cardow
Penn-Delco
Kevin Tinsley
Rose Tree Media
William Montgomery
Upper Darby
Maureen Carey
Wallingford-Swarthmore Richard Sonntag
Action: This item will be on the May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
7.
Delaware County Community College Trustees Reappointments
2 minutes
The terms of four DCCC Trustees expires as of June 30, 2009. All four –
James P. Gaffney, Neilda E. Mott, Michael Ranck, and Raymond G. Toto, have
requested reappointment to new six-year terms. According to the sponsoring
agreement, the responsibility for selecting/reappointing the College’s Trustees
lies with the sponsoring school districts. The established procedures charge
the Liaison Committee with reviewing requests for reappointments, and then
making its recommendations to the sponsoring directors. Approval requires an
affirmative majority vote of the ninety-nine sponsoring school districts. At a
meeting held on March 25, 2009, the Liaison Committee reviewed the
reappointment requests from the Trustees identified above and in consideration
of their service and good standing on the Board, recommended unanimously
that they be approved for new six-year terms.
Action: This item will be on the May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
8.
CADES Agreement
2 minutes
The proposed contractual rates for the transportation of students for the Rose
Tree Media School District for the 2009 ESY and Summer Program and
Summer Preschool are as follows:
Round Trip (Del Co)
One Way (Del Co)
per student/day
per student/day
$60
$38
The Children and Adult Disability and Education Services (CADES) provides
Round Trip door-to-door transportation for children enrolled in the summer
programs.
Action: This item will be on the May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
9.
Budgetary Transfers
5 minutes
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public School code section
609) when funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer
from one class of expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9)
months of the fiscal year by the board.
FY 09 –201 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Learning Support – Tuition Other Private School
Learning Support – Tuition Approved Private School
AMOUNT: $9,600.47
TO:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Professional Education Services IU
$9,600.47
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the 2008-2009 Early Intervention
Services to School-Age Children.
FY 09 –202 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Learning Support – Equipment
AMOUNT: $2,400.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Other Professional Services
$2,400.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to pay for Professional Development of
Special Education teachers per DCIU contract.
FY 09 –198 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Building Services – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,500.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Building Services – Equipment
$1,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Glenwood Elementary to purchase a
new scrubber necessary for building maintenance.
FY 09 –196 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Dues and Fees
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Travel
$1,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the fees associated with Penncrest’s
participation in the State History Day Competition.
FY 09 –209 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instructional Staff Development – Dues and Fees
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instructional – Travel
$1,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to reimburse the monthly travel
expenses for Penncrest’s Administration.
Action: This item will be on the May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
10.
2008-09 Budget Comparison
5 minutes
As of 4/30/09, the District has expensed 83% of incurred expenditures and has
received 93% of revenue (See Attachment)
Additional revenue and expenditure transactions will occur during the month of
July and August that are related to the 2008-09 school year.
Action:
Discussion
11.
Adjustments to 2008-09 Budget
5 minutes
2008-2009 BUDGET
Revenues
Expenditures
73,954,703.00
2,137,111.00
76,091,814.00
-
76,091,814.00
76,091,814.00
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved October 23, 2008
76,105,794.17
76,105,794.17
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved January 22, 2009
76,131,385.34
76,131,385.34
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved March 26, 2009
76,304,077.34
76,304,077.34
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved April 23, 2009
76,345,938.16
76,345,938.16
150.00
28.00
69.00
150.00
28.00
69.00
(16,973.64)
40.00
78.00
22.00
(16,973.64)
40.00
78.00
22.00
(16,586.64)
(16,586.64)
76,329,351.52
76,329,351.52
Available Fund Balance
Changes to Original Budget
PC - Parking Fees
PC - Student Relations - Field Trip
PC - Social Studies - Field Trip
IDEA Allocation - Reduction
PC - Guidance AP Exam Fees
PC - Guidance AP Exam Fees
PC - Lab Fees - Art
Subtotal of Changes
Updated 2008-2009 Budget
Action: This item will be on the May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
12.
2009 -10 Budget Update
See Attachment
14 minutes
In accordance with the Act 1 Timeline, the District is required to have the
proposed final version of the PDE-2028 General Fund Budget available for
public review by May 8, 2009. The PDE-2028 is available at all building
locations, libraries and on the district website
The current 2009-10 millage increase is 2.5% for a millage rate of 21.6251 mils.
This is the lowest tax increase in the past nine years. The proposed final
budget is $78,907,632, which includes expenditures and revenues for the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Action: This item will be on the May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
13.
Homestead/Farmstead Update
5 minutes
The District will receive $1,633,065.89 from the state for Homestead
/Farmstead property tax relief. The funds are a result of state gaming revenue.
There are 7,936 approved properties. Taxpayers that have been approved for
tax relief will see a reduction in assessment of $9,516, which equates to a
reduction in property tax of $205.80 for the 2009-10 school year. Based on an
average assessment of $236,106, the average tax bill increase is $125.89.
Those who are eligible for the property tax relief of $205.80, will pay $80 less in
school taxes for the 2009-10 school year than in the 2008-09 school year.
Action:
Discussion
Public Comment
10 minutes
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on June 9, 2009 at 8 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:
May 5, 2009
Subject:
May 5, 2009 - 9:00 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: William Montgomery
_____________________________________________________________________
In Attendance:
William Montgomery, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, John Hanna,
Nancy Mackrides, and Jeffrey Pettit
Also in Attendance: Dennis Cini, Denise Kerr, Ron Baldino and Grace Eves
______________________________________________________________________
1.
Penncrest Athletic Fields
15 minutes
Bill Montgomery gave a brief history of the multi-use athletic fields at
Penncrest High School. A neighbor expressed concerns about the fields,
as well as plantings that have been approached by deer. At the end of May,
Dennis Cini will evaluate the plantings that have been approached by deer.
Discussion
2.
Construction Manager Proposal
10 minutes
A recommendation was made to accept the proposal from D’Huy Engineering,
Incorporated for construction manager for the Springton Lake Middle School
project.
Action: Item to be moved for action at the May 28th Legislative Meeting
and final approval is pending review by the solicitor.
3.
Proposal from Bonnett Associates, Inc. for Professional Services for
5 minutes
the Planning, Design and Construction phases for Architectural and
Electrical Engineering improvements at Penncrest High School at a fee
equal to 7.5% of construction costs plus reimbursable expenses. Services
include the following improvements: Replace Music Room Doors with
Acoustical Doors, Replace Auditorium Stage Lighting System; Replace
Auditorium Stage Curtains (See attachment)
Action: Item to be moved for action at the May 28th Legislative Meeting.
4.
2009 Capital Projects Update
a.
Penncrest Stage Lighting, Stage Curtains, and Music Suite
Soundproof Door Replacements
b.
Mechanical and Fire Alarm Improvements to Various Schools
15 minutes
Bid openings will be held on May 22, 2009, in the Education
Center Board Room. Construction Contract award will be recommended
at the May 28th Legislative Meeting.
The Board will be updated on the status of the bids prior to the
May 28th Legislative Meeting.
Action: Item to be moved for action at the May 28th Legislative Meeting pending
review of the bids.
5.
Boiler/Burner Service RFP for all buildings
5 minutes
An RFP for an annual preventative maintenance agreement for
boiler/burner services was presented to nine contractors. J.R. Walter Company
was recommended for the service agreement.
Action: Item to be moved for action at the May 28th Legislative Meeting.
Public Comment
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on June 9, 2009, 9:00 PM.
10 minutes
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
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:
May 26, 2009
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Minutes – May 2, 2009
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, John
Hanna and Nancy Mackrides
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Denise Kerr
Dr. Kerr reviewed the items to be included on the Personnel Section of the
legislative agenda on May 28, 2009.
Action: All items will be included on the agenda of the legislative meeting on
May 28, 2009, for a vote of the full board.
II.
Executive Session
An executive session was held for discussion of matters of personnel.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Date:
May 13, 2009
Subject:
May 12, 2009 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Fronduti
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services
Board Members in Attendance: Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Peter Barry,
Veronica Barbato
Others in Attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Dr. Linda Bluebello, Bonnie Kinsler,
Dr. Joyce Jeuell
OVERNIGHT TRIPS
The Penncrest High School Wrestling Team will attend Wrestling Camp at Bloomsburg
University, Bloomsburg, PA, from July 19 – 23, 2009. There will be no cost to the
district.
Action: Approval will be on the May 2009 Legislative Agenda.
The Penncrest High School Football Team will attend Football Camp at West Chester
University, West Chester, PA, from July 25 – 28, 2009. There will be no cost to the
district.
Action: Approval will be on the May 2009 Legislative Agenda.
The Penncrest High School Boys Basketball Team will attend Basketball Camp at St.
Joe’s University, Philadelphia, PA, from July 31 – August 2, 2009. There will be no cost
to the district.
Action: Approval will be on the May 2009 Legislative Agenda.
Transportation Update
Bonnie Kinsler, RTMSD Transportation supervisor, provided a PowerPoint presentation
to the Board updating them on our current fleet, number of bus runs, schools serviced,
number of students receiving transportation services and field trips. Bonnie also
explained the two types of software that the Transportation Department utilizes: Versa
Trans (routing software) and Dolphin (bus maintenance database). Samples of
maintenance reports were also provided. Bonnie reviewed the bus replacement
schedule and explained the criteria for bus replacement.
The Board requested that Bonnie provide them with specific information on the buses
traded in 2009, number of students assigned to each bus and the total cost for field trips
at the end of the year.
Extracurricular Activities
Dr. Kerr shared with the Board and the community information regarding HB 624. This
proposed bill will amend laws relative to the inclusion of private or non-public school
students in public school activities that are not offered by private or non-public schools.
Community members expressed the need for the Board to adopt policy and procedures
allowing non-public students to participate in extracurricular activities, such as school
dances.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be June 9, 2009, at 7:00 pm at
the Education Center.
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Dr. Angela Gilbert, Director of Teaching and Learning - Elementary
Dr. Steve Taylor, Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary
DATE:
May 5, 2009
RE:
May 5, 2009, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John
Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
RTMSD Personnel in Attendance: Pat Barta, Angela Beaudry, Angela Gilbert, Tracy
Jackson, Denise Kerr, Kimberly Riviere, Steve Taylor
Community Member in Attendance: Ed McLoughlin
Update on World Language Trips
Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Riviere, and Miss Beaudry updated the Board on completed and
planned trips sponsored by the World Language Department. Miss Beaudry presented a
PowerPoint on the recent trip by Penncrest Spanish students to Costa Rica, where they
learned about nature and the environment, as well as art, architecture, and government.
Mrs. Riviere showed a DVD documenting this year’s French exchange program, with
special emphasis on the recent visit by Penncrest students to the south of France, where
they reunited with their French brothers and sisters, who had spent two weeks in Media
last fall. Mrs. Jackson also thanked the Board for supporting the first Latin trip, which will
involve tours of Italy and Greece in early July, with Penncrest Latin teacher Enoch
Stevenson as the leader. Each presenter stressed the strong ties to the taught
curriculum—both in World Language and other subjects, such as Humanities and
European History—provided by these trips. Students testified on the DVD about the
opportunity to travel with classmates as “the experience of a lifetime.” The teachers
thanked the Board for its support of the World Language program in general and the
opportunities for foreign travel in particular.
Process and Plans for Stimulus Funding
Dr. Taylor reviewed the process and plans for using stimulus funds coming to RTMSD
via the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA), an amount currently at
$1,158,096. The funding is actually coming in five separate streams: Basic Education
Funding ($53,096), State Fiscal Stabilization Funds ($124,600), additional IDEA funds
($769,200), Title II-D funds for technology ($4,500), and additional Title I funds
($206,700). Dr. Taylor explained the permitted expenditures under each category. To
offset expected tax increases in 2009-2010, the district is able to use 100% of the funds
from the Basic Education Funding and State Fiscal Stabilization Funds, and 50% of the
additional IDEA funds. Approximately $560,000 remain in stimulus money to be spent
over the next two years in the categories of IDEA funds and Title I funds. Dr. Taylor
described the process of determining how to spend these funds, a process which began
with a needs assessment compiling suggestions from Cabinet members, principals, and
teachers from all RTMSD schools. Cabinet members and principals prioritized those
suggestions at an administrative retreat last week, and the resulting list of priorities was
shared with the Board. Further prioritizing and planning will take place prior to the
submission of applications over the next few weeks. Stimulus funds are required to
support the goals of the Strategic Plan and promote learning for the lowest-achieving
students.
Special Education Update
Dr. Barta and Dr. Gilbert reported on the accomplishments and challenges of the Special
Education Department for 2008-2009, our transition year. Successes include the district
wide involvement in the Arcadia Inclusion Institute. Six school teams and a central office
team developed and implemented action plans for creating more inclusive learning
environments for all students, including students with IEPs. There has been an increase
in collaborative teaching at the elementary schools and co-teaching at the middle and
high schools. More special needs students are receiving their instruction in general
education settings allowing them to benefit from the regular curriculum with specially
designed instruction to meet their learning needs. During this transition year, students
have been educated, teachers have the supplies and materials needed to do their work,
the district is in compliance, there have been no due process complaints filed and RTM
had a successful follow up to the audit conducted last year. While there are still many
challenges that need to be addressed, Dr. Barta and Dr. Gilbert reported on a viable
special education program for RTM students. The most pressing need is the need for
additional personnel to manage the responsibilities of a K- 12 special education
department. When asked by Jeff Pettit to be more specific, Dr. Barta and Dr. Gilbert
noted that a full time position of Teacher Leader would be a place to start. Currently,
that position is only half time (.5).
Special Education Contract – ESY
Dr. Gilbert reported that ESY contracts will be arriving for the eligible students, in
accordance with their IEPs. There was a discussion about the best way to present these
contracts for approval given the number expected over the next several weeks. There
are fifty six (56) known contracts from sixteen (16) different providers that will need to be
approved. It was decided that the best way to proceed was to provide a summary of
these contracts rather than present them one at a time. Dr. Gilbert shared this summary
entitled Extended School Year Information: Summer 2009. The document included the
names and locations of the providers, the dates of service and the costs of the programs.
It was agreed that the contracts would be presented for approval at Legislative meetings
as they are received by Dr. Gilbert.
ACTION: A resolution for contracts with the following ESY providers will be on the
May 28, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
Bournelyf Special Camp
Child Guidance Resource Centers Camp
DCIU ESY Program – Pennington School
DCIU ESY Program – Francis Harvey Green School
DCIU – Morton Education Service Center
Meaningful Day
Elwyn – Davidson School
Elwyn – T Camp
Devereux – CARES
Devereux Foundations – Mapleton: RTF
Easter Seals Camp
HNS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Martin Luther School: RTF
Timothy School
Vanguard School District
WSSD Summer Panthers Program
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
May 15, 2009
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for May 12, 2009
Chairperson: Mr. Peter Barry
Board Members in attendance: Nancy Fronduti, Peter Barry, Veronica Barbato, John
Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden
Overview of results from Net Day Speak Up Survey 2008
Patti Linden presented the results of the Net Day Speak Up Survey that was available
during the fall of this school year. This survey was posted on the RTM web pages of the
district and each school building and was sent out as a link to all administrators,
parents, and teachers. This national survey is an annual research project sponsored by
Project Tomorrow in an effort to collect unfiltered feedback from students, parents,
teachers and administrators on key educational issues related to instructional
technology and science instruction. RTM’s participation included 199 students, 265
parents, 101 teachers, and 8 administrators. The presentation included the results from
the parents and teachers. From the data, 98% of the responding parents have high
speed Internet access at home, 95% of them consider themselves to be average or
advanced users of technology, and 71% believe that technology implementation in
instruction is important. A high percentage of parents believe that important 21st Century
skills should include the ability to organize information, prepare written or verbal
research reports, ability to conduct research, ability to evaluate relevance, authenticity,
and credibility of resources, and the ability to identify information sources. 65% of them
believe that the best way for students to acquire these skills is by using all kinds of
technology as part of the school day as opposed to 17% wanting students to acquire
these skills through a special class. Interactive whiteboards for classrooms are
recommended by 43% of the parents, and 33% of them recommend computer
projection devices. Of the respondents, 78% have college and graduate level education.
For the teacher survey results, a very high percentage believed the same as parents
about the important skills for 21st Century learning. Most of the responding teachers,
about 74% of them, though, currently use test prep software as the main technology
resource in the classroom. 70% of the responding teachers believe that effective
implementation of technology is very important and that the district should use
technology tools to create professional learning communities. The conclusions that this
survey helped to identify are that the parents are well versed in technology and the
needs for their children’s education and that we need to focus more on professional
development for teachers to assist them in using technology resources effectively.
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center Board
Room
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
April 23, 2009
May 5, 2009
May 12, 2009
May 28, 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 June 25, 2009, at Springton Lake
Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
Arlene
Taylor,
Elementary
Teacher,
Media
Elementary School, retirement effective June 22,
2009.
Background
Ms. Taylor joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School
District in 1975. She is retiring after 34 years of
dedicated service.
2.
Kathleen Callahan, Elementary Teacher, Media
Elementary School, retirement effective June 22,
2009.
Background
Ms. Callahan joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1969. She is retiring after 40
years of dedicated service.
3.
b.
2.
Non-Instructional- None
Nominations
a.
IX. New Business
Mackenzie Omlor, Elementary Teacher, Glenwood
Elementary, resignation effective June 30, 2009.
Professional
1.
Christiana Kuntz, Homebound Instructor for 20082009 school year at the rate of $44.00 per hour.
2.
Gina Kokoska, (.8) Speech and Language Therapist,
will work 1-2 extra hours per week for Speech and
Language make-ups effective April 27, 2009 through
the end of the 2008-2009 school year at the rate of
$44.00 per hour.
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IX.
A.
New Business
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
3.
Recommend the Board approve the following
personnel to serve as ESY Staff effective June 30,
2009 through July 31, 2009:
*Grace Long
*Donna Mullen
Susanne Yanchek
Veronica Kurash
Severino Jill
Elizabeth Battista
Barbara Cicalese
Vince Eppolito
Mat Fisher
Cynthia Garvin
Annmarie Johnson
Debbie Schnaars
Deana Storey
Suzanne Yanchek
Sara Pettit
*Stephanie Gauzza
Victoria Blair
Jennifer Blythe
Joann Dougherty
Julie Gropp
Patricia Impagliazzo
Diane Jordan
Barbara Snyder
Elise Simonian
Amy Ziegler
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Speech/Lan
Speech/Lan
Inst. Asst.
Inst. Asst.
Inst. Asst.
Inst. Asst.
Inst. Asst.
Inst. Asst.
Inst. Asst.
Inst. Asst.
Inst. Asst.
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$44.00/hour
$44.00/hour
$44.00/hour
$44.00/hour
$44.00/hour
$44.00/hour
$44.00/hour
$44.00/hour
$44.00/hour
$44.00/hour
$44.00/hour
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
*Being hired pending completion of pre-employment paperwork.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
4.
b.
Kylee Bucci, (.5) Special Education Teacher,
effective September 1, 2009 at the annual salary of
$26,220.60, Master’s Degree Step 6 pro-rated. Ms
Bucci received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Millersville University and her Master’s Degree
from Temple University. Ms. Bucci is assigned to
the Educational Resource Center replacing Sandy
Shacklady-White who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Bucci
is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork. Salary is listed at the
2008-2009 rate and will be subject to change when
RTMEA negotiations are complete.
Non-Instructional
1.
Vanessa James-Brown, Substitute Bus Driver,
effective April 28, 2009 at the rate of $19.69 per hour.
Ms. James-Brown is assigned to the Transportation
Department.
2.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Substitute Maintenance
Workers effective July 1, 2009 at the rate of $12.00
per hour:
Michael Bacon
Robert Graham
Kristofer Grossi
Charles Hall
Michael Jones, Jr.
Ian Jordan
Brian Kenney
Connor McCormick
Bill McMenamin
Daniel Rocha
Nicholas Scherer
*Thomas Davis
*Being hired pending completion of pre-employment paperwork.
3.
IX. New Business
Eric Volpe, Substitute Maintenance Worker,
effective May 19, 2009 at the rate of $12.00 per
hour. Mr. Volpe is assigned to the Maintenance
Department.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
3,
Non-Instructional
4.
Athena Valavanis, Secretary I (6 hours a day),
Special Education, effective May 20, 2009 at the
annual salary of $24,096.98 Ms. Valavanis is
assigned District-wide replacing Maureen Beall
who resigned.
5.
Thomas Bowes, Substitute Bus Driver, effective
May 26, 2009 at the rate of $19.69 per hour. Mr.
Bowes will be assigned to the Transportation
Department.
General
a.
b.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Susan Allen, Rose Tree Elementary, (.5) New
Teacher Mentor, effective August 28, 2008 at the
annual salary of $525.00.
2.
Stacy Gallagher, Glenwood Elementary, New
Teacher Mentor, effective August 28, 2008 at the
annual salary of $993.60.
Salary Change
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following pay
rates that were incorrectly reported on the April
Board:
Martha Mayer
Lawrence Owens
Eugenia Perich
Kimberly Smith
IX. New Business
4
$24,394.01
$14.58 per hour
$14.81 per hour
$14.58 per hour
5/28/2009
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General (continued)
c.
Other
1.
Recommend Board approval of the 2009 Summer
School rates:
Elementary
1st year Teacher
$400.00 per week
nd
rd
2 and 3 year Teacher $440.00 per week
4th year or more Teacher $480.00 per week
Secondary
1st year Teacher
$1,000.00 per course
2nd and 3rd year Teacher $1,100.00 per course
4th year or more Teacher $1,200.00 per course
2.
d.
Rescind appointment of Elaine Replansky, (.5)
Special Education Teacher, Springton Lake Middle
School. Ms. Replansky will not be joining Rose Tree
Media School District staff.
Student Expulsion
1.
Student #21730
Resolve, that student #21730 be removed from
Springton Lake Middle School for the remainder of the
2008-2009 school year. Student may apply for readmittance to Springton Lake for the 2009-2010
school year pursuant to the waiver of the Due
Process Hearing signed by student’s parents.
IX. New Business
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B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Wrestling Camp
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest High School
Wrestling Team’s overnight trip to Bloomsburg University, from July
19 – 23, 2009.
Background
The Penncrest High School Wrestling team will attend Wrestling
Camp at Bloomsburg University. There will be no cost to the
district.
2.
Penncrest High School Football Camp
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest High School
Football Team’s overnight trip to West Chester University, from July
25 – 28, 2009.
Background
The Penncrest High School Football Team will attend its 12th
annual team camp at West Chester University. There will be no
cost to the district
3.
Penncrest High School Boys Basketball Camp
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest High School Boys
Basketball Camp overnight trip to St. Joseph’s University, from July
31 – August 2, 2009.
Background
The Penncrest High School Boys Basketball Team will attend
Basketball Camp at St. Joseph’s University. There will be no cost
to the district.
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.
2009 Capital Projects Update
a.)
Mechanical and Fire Alarm Improvements to Various Schools
A Bid Opening was held on May 22, 2009, in the Education
Center Board Room. Construction Contract Award is
recommended as follows:
Contractor
Bids
Cook’s Service Company
Penncrest High School
Base Bid
$71,500.00
Contractor
Bids
Base Bid
Wayman Fire Protection, Inc.
Media Elementary
$131,395
b.)
Plus
Alternates
M-BP #1-1
Plus
Alternates
E-BP #3-2
Alternate
$12,860.00
Alternate
$4,377.00
Auditorium Stage Lighting – Penncrest
A Bid Opening was held on May 22, 2009, in the Education
Center Board Room. Construction Contract Award is
recommended to Goldhorn Electrical Construction, Inc.
Contractor
Goldhorn Electrical Construction, Inc.
Base Bid
$171,654.00
Background
This was discussed at the May 5, 2009 Operations Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
2.
Boiler/Burner Service
Resolve, that the School Board award the preventative
maintenance service agreement for boiler/burner services for all
buildings to J.R. Walter Company in an amount of $40,575.
Background
This item was discussed at the May 5, 2009 Operations
Committee Meeting.
B.
General
1.
Appointment of School Board Secretary
Resolve, that the School Board approve Grace A. Eves to
serve as School Board Secretary for the Rose Tree Media
School District for a 4 year term, commencing July 1, 2009.
There is no cash compensation for this position.
Background
This item was discussed at the May 12, 2009 Finance Committee
Meeting.
2.
Appointment of School District Treasurer
Resolve, that the School Board Approve Danielle Penza to serve as
Treasurer for the Rose Tree Media School District for the 2009-10
school year, effective July 1, 2009. There is no cash compensation
for this position.
Background
This item was discussed at the May 12, 2009 Finance Committee
Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General (continued)
3.
2008-09 Tuition Rates and Estimated 2009-10 Tuition Rates
Resolve, that the School Board approve the following tuition rates:
Final 2008-09 Tuition Rates
Elementary $ 13,136.97
Secondary $ 12,213.10
Tentative 2009-10 Tuition Rates
Elementary $ 13,500.00
Secondary $ 12,500.00
Background
This item was discussed at the May 12, 2009 Finance Committee
Meeting.
4.
PLANCON K
Resolve, that the School Board acknowledge approval from the
PA Department of Education for PLANCON K “Project Refinancing”
for Lease #092277 and #091563. This is for the 1999 & 2002
Bond Refunding.
Background
This item was discussed at the May 12, 2009 Finance Committee
Meeting.
5.
Natural Gas Contract
Resolve, that the School Board approve the Natural Gas Contract.
This contract is to lock into rates for the 2010-11 school year.
Background
This item was discussed at the May 12, 2009 Finance Committee
Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General (continued)
6.
Election of DCIU Board Members
Resolve, that the School Board approve the following individuals to
serve as members of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit Board
of Directors:
Term: July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012
Chichester
Edward Cardow
Penn-Delco
Kevin Tinsley
Rose Tree Media
William Montgomery
Upper Darby
Maureen Carey
Wallingford-Swarthmore Richard Sonntag
Background
This item was discussed at the May 12, 2009 Finance Committee
Meeting.
7.
Delaware County Community College Trustees Reappointments
Resolve, that the School Board approve the terms of four
DCCC Trustees expires as of June 30, 2009. All four –
James P. Gaffney, Neilda E. Mott, Michael Ranck, and
Raymond G. Toto, have requested reappointment to new
six-year terms. According to the sponsoring agreement,
the responsibility for selecting/reappointing the College’s
Trustees lies with the sponsoring school districts. The
established procedures charge the Liaison Committee
with reviewing requests for reappointments, and then
making its recommendations to the sponsoring directors.
Approval requires an affirmative majority vote of the ninetynine sponsoring school districts. At a meeting held on
March 25, 2009, the Liaison Committee reviewed the
reappointment requests from the Trustees identified above
and in consideration of their service and good standing on
the Board, recommended unanimously that they be
approved for new six-year terms.
Background
This item was discussed at the May 12, 2009 Finance Committee
Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General (continued)
8.
CADES Agreement
Resolve, that the School Board approve the proposed contractual
rates for the transportation of students for the Rose Tree Media
School District for the 2009 ESY and Summer Program and Summer
Preschool are as follows:
Round Trip (Del Co)
One Way (Del Co)
per student/day
per student/day
$60
$38
The Children and Adult Disability and Education Services (CADES)
provides Round Trip door-to-door transportation for children enrolled
in the summer programs.
Background
This item was discussed at the May 12, 2009 Finance Committee
Meeting.
9.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public School code
section 609) when funds are not available for a proposed
appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of expenditure to another
may be made in the last nine (9) months of the fiscal year by the
board.
Resolve, that the School Board approve the following Budgetary
transfers:
FY 09 –201 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Learning Support – Tuition Other Private School
Learning Support – Tuition Approved Private School
AMOUNT: $9,600.47
TO:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Professional Education Services
IU
$9,600.47
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the 2008-2009 Early Intervention
Services to School-Age Children.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –202 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Learning Support – Equipment
AMOUNT: $2,400.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Other Professional Services
$2,400.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to pay for Professional Development of
Special Education teachers per DCIU contract.
FY 09 –198 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Building Services – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,500.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Building Services – Equipment
$1,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Glenwood Elementary to purchase
a new scrubber necessary for building maintenance.
FY 09 –196 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Dues and Fees
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Travel
$1,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the fees associated with
Penncrest’s participation in the State History Day Competition.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –209 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instructional Staff Development – Dues and Fees
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instructional – Travel
$1,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to reimburse the monthly travel
expenses for Penncrest’s Administration.
Background
This item was discussed at the May 12, 2009 Finance Committee
Meeting.
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10.
Adjustments to 2008-09 Budget
Resolve, that the School Board approve the following adjustments to
the 2008-09 Budget.
2008-2009 BUDGET
Revenues
Expenditures
73,954,703.00
2,137,111.00
76,091,814.00
-
76,091,814.00
76,091,814.00
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved October 23, 2008
76,105,794.17
76,105,794.17
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved January 22, 2009
76,131,385.34
76,131,385.34
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved March 26, 2009
76,304,077.34
76,304,077.34
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved April 23, 2009
76,345,938.16
76,345,938.16
150.00
28.00
69.00
150.00
28.00
69.00
(16,973.64)
40.00
78.00
22.00
(16,973.64)
40.00
78.00
22.00
(16,586.64)
(16,586.64)
76,329,351.52
76,329,351.52
Available Fund Balance
Changes to Original Budget
PC - Parking Fees
PC - Student Relations - Field Trip
PC - Social Studies - Field Trip
IDEA Allocation - Reduction
PC - Guidance AP Exam Fees
PC - Guidance AP Exam Fees
PC - Lab Fees - Art
Subtotal of Changes
Updated 2008-2009 Budget
Background
This item was discussed at the May 12, 2009 Finance Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
2009 -10 General Fund Budget
RESOLVE, that the School Board approve the 2009-2010 General
Fund Budget in the amount of $79,084,311.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of
the Rose Tree Media School District, Delaware County, Pennsylvania,
hereby authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds as
itemized in said budget during the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2009.
The necessary revenue for the same shall be provided by 1/2 of 1%
real estate transfer tax and a $5 per capita tax under both the Public
School Code of 1949 and by the Local Tax Enabling Act and a $10
Local Services Tax, all levied and assessed for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2009, and by a school tax on real estate which is
hereby levied and assessed at the rate of .216251 mills on the dollar
on the total amount of the assessed valuation on all property taxable
for school purposes in the Rose Tree Media School District, Delaware
County, Pennsylvania, or at the rate of 21.6251 on each $1,000 of
assessed valuation of taxable property.
Budget
2008-2009
Expenditures
Instructional
1000
Support Services
2000
24,523,599
25,114,665
Operation, Non-Instructional
Services
3000
1,173,964
1,248,078
Facilities Services
4000
128,426
64,202
Other Financing Services
5000
9,758,221
9,443,223
Totals
9
$
$
40,507,603
Final
Budget 2009-2010
76,091,814
$
$
43,214,143
79,084,311
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X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
2009 -10 General Fund Budget (continued)
Budget
2008-2009
Revenues
$
Local
6000
State
7000
10,463,461
10,402,803
Federal
8000
327,873
1,443,590
Sub Totals
$
73,954,703
$
64,731,137
$
76,577,530
2,506,781
2,137,111
Fund Balance
Totals
63,163,369
Final
Budget 2009-2010
$
76,091,814
$
79,084,311
Background
This item was discussed at the May 12, 2009 Finance Committee
Meeting.
12.
Construction Manager Proposal – SLMS Project
Resolve, that the School Board approve D’Huy Engineering,
Incorporated for construction management services for the
Springton Lake Middle School project pending solicitor’s review
of the proposal.
Background
This item was discussed at the May 5, 2009 Operations
Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
13.
Proposal for Professional Services - PCHS
Resolve, that the School Board accept the proposal from Bonnett
Associates, Inc. for Professional Services for the Planning, Design and
Construction phases for Architectural and Electrical Engineering
improvements at Penncrest High School at a fee equal to 7.5% of
construction costs plus reimbursable expenses. Services include the
following improvements: Replace Music Room Doors with Acoustical
Doors, Replace Auditorium Stage Lighting System; Replace
Auditorium Stage Curtains (See Attachment)
Background
This item was discussed at the May 5, 2009 Operations Committee
Meeting.
14.
ClubZ
Resolve, that the Board approve a proposal from ClubZ! Tutoring
Services to provide supplemental educational services to students
utilizing Title I funds. The rate for services is $50 per hour up to $300
per student.
Background
This proposal was presented at the March Teaching and Learning
Committee meeting. ClubZ will provide tutoring services to help
ensure that identified students make as much progress as possible
before the end of the school year. Students who are at risk
academically will benefit from after school instructional support. The
goal is to help students successfully complete the school year by
offering assistance to address areas of academic weakness.
15.
Associates of Springfield Psychological Proposal
Resolve, that the Board approve a proposal from the Associates
of Springfield Psychological to provide re-evaluations and initial
evaluations for costs as follows: completed special education
evaluation – $700; gifted testing and reported scores - $300;
gifted testing and a short report of the child’s strengths and
weaknesses - $350.
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X.
Finance
B.
General (continued)
15.
Associates of Springfield Psychological Proposal
Background
This proposal was presented at the March Teaching and
Learning Committee meeting. There have been significant
changes in the laws that govern special education, including
new timelines for completing evaluations. As a result, there are
times when our psychologists need additional support in order
to comply with the needs of students, parental requests and the
time guidelines under the law. A contract for services by
Associates of Springfield Psychological for the completion of
evaluations for RTM students was presented for consideration
as a way to ensure services for students within the timelines of
Chapter 14.
16.
ESY Contracts
Resolve, that the Board approve contracts for ESY services for
students with IEPs from the following providers:
Arrowhead Camp
Bournelyf Special Camp
Child Guidance Resource Centers Camp
DCIU ESY Program – Pennington School
DCIU ESY Program – Francis Harvey Green School
DCIU – Morton Education Service Center
Meaningful Day
Elwyn – Davidson School
Elwyn – T Camp
Devereux – CARES
Devereux Foundations – Mapleton: RTF
Easter Seals Camp
HNS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Martin Luther School: RTF
Rocky Road YMCA Camp
Timothy School
Vanguard School District
WSSD Summer Panthers Program
Other – Social Skills Programs, Tutoring, Related
Services of OT/PT and Speech and Language Locations TBA
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X.
Finance
B.
General (continued)
16.
ESY Contracts (continued)
Background
Dr. Gilbert reported at the April Teaching and Learning Committee
meeting that ESY contracts will be arriving for more than seventy
five (75) eligible students, in accordance with their IEPs. There
was a discussion about the best way to present these contracts for
approval given the number expected over the next several weeks.
There are fifty six (56) known contracts (some represent multiple
students) from sixteen (16) different providers that will need to be
approved. It was decided that the best way to proceed was to
provide a summary of these contracts rather than present them one
at a time. Specific contracts are to be presented for approval at
Legislative meetings as they are received by Dr. Gilbert.
Resolve, that the Board approve contracts for ESY services
for students with IEPs as follows:
Extended School Year 2009 for two students (GC, DR)
currently enrolled at Devereux. The agreements are for the
periods of 6/22/09 to 8/20/09. Services will include education
services called for in the students’ individual educational or
treatment plans. The cost is $400 per day for each student.
Extended School Year 2009 for a student (S.W.) currently
enrolled at HMS School. The agreement is for the period of
6/24/09 to 8/6/09. Services will include education services
called for in the student’s individual educational or treatment
plans. The cost is $428 per day for each student. The total
for this contract is $10,272.
Extended School Year 2009 for 5 students (DB, JJ, DQ, SS,
JZ) to attend Elwyn Summer Camp for children with Autism.
The agreement is for the period of 6/29/09 to 8/14/09.
Services will include education services called for in the
students’ individual educational or treatment plans. The cost
is $95 per day for each student, $3,200 per child for the
summer. The total for this contract is $16,150.
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X.
Finance
C.
General (continued)
16.
ESY Contracts (continued)
Extended School Year 2009 for six students (TD, NG, JM,
AM, JP, JV) currently enrolled at The Vanguard School. The
agreement is for the period of 6/29/09 to 8/7/09. Services will
include education services called for in the students’
individual educational or treatment plans. The cost is for 29
days at $225.25 for each student. The total for all six
students is $38,671.50.
Extended School Year 2009 for four students (CL, SP,
TS, AT) through Child Guidance Resource Centers at the
following locations: Camp Thornbury and Havertown.
The agreement is for the period of 6/22/09 to 7/16/09 at
Camp Thornbury and 6/22/09 to 7/17/09 at Havertown.
Services will include education services called for in the
students’ individual educational or treatment plans. The
cost for Camp Thornbury is $2,420 for each student. The
cost for Havertown is $2820 for each student. The total
for this contract is $10,480.
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