ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
April 23, 2009
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
D.
III.
E.
Eagle Scouts: Sean Finsterbush and Kyle O’Brien
Penncrest Swimming State Qualifier: Nicole Lord
Penncrest Girls Lacrosse – 100 Goals - Marissa Restaino
Penncrest Wrestling Team – 100 Wins: Andrew Mariani, Jim Resnick,
and Will Resnick
Springton Lake Wrestling Team – Undefeated Season
Media Elementary School - The 12 Powerful Words
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
VI.
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
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
B.
C.
D.
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.
C.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Sabbatical Leave
c.
Supplemental Contracts
d.
Other – See Attachments A and B
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School History Day State Competition – Millersville
University
2.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Competition, Bald Eagle State
Park
2008-2009 Last Day of School
Finance
A.
B.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
General
1.
Delaware County Intermediate Unit Operating Budget 2009-2010
2.
2009-2010 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education
Funding and Service Agreement
3.
2009-2010 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget
4.
Delaware County Community College 2009-2010 Budget
5.
Budgetary Transfers
6.
Adjustments to 2008-2009 Budget
7.
Proposals for Professional Services – Bonnett Associates, Inc.
8.
Food Service Management Company
9.
Proposed Final 2009-2010 General Fund Budget
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C.
D.
XI.
Financials for March 2009
Bill lists for March 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 May 28, 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
March 26, 2009
Minutes of the March 26, 2009, Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call
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.
William Bennett, Principal, ILES
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
Susan Evans, Asst. Principal, PHS
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Angela Gilbert, Dir. Elem. Teaching & Learning
Rick Gregg, Principal PHS
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Pledge of Allegiance
Students:
Rachel Davis
Matthew Toal
Nicole Sassaman
Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Management Specialist for
SMS and FMS
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools
Bonnie Kinsler, Transportation Director
Patti Linden, Director of Tech. & Information
Kim McCann-Roller, Info. Tech. Spec.
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.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2009
Bus Bid Opening Minutes of February 27, 2009
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 90
Resolved, that the School Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
February 26, 2009 and the Bus Bid Opening Minutes of February 27, 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.
Penncrest High School Hi-Q Team
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 91
Resolved, that the School Board recognize the Penncrest High School Hi-Q
team and their coach, Michael Ludwig, for winning the Delaware County
Hi-Q Championship.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Creating Competent Kids
Reports
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3/26/09
A.
B.
C.
D.
Student Liaison Reports
School Reports -In the Official Legislative Minutes of March 26, 2009.
Superintendent’s Report -In the Official Legislative Minutes of March 26, 2009.
Solicitor’s Report
A.
B.
Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals – 2007(Interim), 2008 and 2009
Glenwood Elementary School – Sewerline Easement
Mr. Pettit moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 92
Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals
Resolved, that the School Board authorize the Solicitor’s requests to settle
two (20 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 March 26, 2009.
1. David/Joanne Thomas
112 Watermill Lane
Upper Providence Township
2. Leonard/Olympia Salmieri
12 Preston Road
Middletown Township
Glenwood Elementary School – Sewerline Easement (See Resolution 99)
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the Solicitor’s
recommendation for the following:
The developer of the parcel of land adjacent to the Glenwood Elementary
School (School) has submitted to several abutting property owners and the
School District for approval a proposed Easement Agreement (Agreement)
for access of the developer’s sewerline through Berry Lane (an undedicated
street in Middletown Township). This proposed Agreement is a sequel to the
separate Sewerline Easement Agreement between the developer and the
School District for a sewerline easement on the School’s property and is
needed for the developer to gain access to and through Pennell Road for
hookup of the proposed sewerline from the developer’s property. The other
abutting property owners to Berry Lane, who have the right to use Berry
Lane for ingress and egress, have signed the Agreement. The Solicitor
recommends that the School Board likewise approve the Agreement in
accordance with the terms set forth therein.
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The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
E.
VI.
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
Scheduled Presentations
A.
B.
REMEA
Healthy Communities Initiative
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations
A.
Rose Tree Media Residents
VIII.
Old Business
A.
Policy #249 – Bullying/Cyberbullying
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 - 93
Resolved, that the School Board approve the second and final draft of Policy #249
- Bullying/Cyberbullying (See Attachment A in the Official Legislative Minutes of
March 26, 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
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations - None
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-instructional
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 94
Resolved, that the School Board approve the following:
a.
Professional
1. Elaine Replansky, (.5) Special Education Teacher,
effective March 30, 2009 at the annual salary of
$45,690, Bachelor’s/Step 6. Ms. Replansky received
her Bachelor’s Degree from LaSalle University. She
comes to us from Chichester School District where she
served as a Special Education Teacher for the past 4
years. Ms. Replansky is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School replacing Todd Brown who will serve as
(.5) Special Education Team Leader in addition to his
responsibilities as Special Education Teacher. NOTE:
Ms. Replansky is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Todd Brown, (.5) Teacher Leader for Special Education
effective January 26, 2009. This position will be in
addition to Mr. Brown’s (.5) Special Education Teacher
responsibilities. Mr. Brown is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School.
3.
Josephine Dizon, Assistant Summer School Director,
2009, at the annual salary of $3,000.
4.
Craig Casner, Summer Scheduler for the 2009-2010
school year at the annual salary of $4,000.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (continued)
5.
Sarah Graham, Summer Scheduler for the 2009-2010
school year at the annual salary of $4,000.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted
by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato,
Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna,
Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
NAYS:
b.
3.
Non-Instructional – None
General
a.
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
Supplemental Contracts
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 - 95
Resolved, that the Board approve the following:
a.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
II. Legislative Minutes of 3/26/09
Maureen Auerbach requests an unpaid leave of
absence commencing May 6, 2009 and
terminating June 30, 2009 for purposes of child
rearing.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Mark Williams, Penncrest High School Event
Chaperone for the 2008-2009 school year at the rate of
$55.00 per event.
2.
Eileen McIntyre, Rose Tree Elementary Chorus
Director, correction from 1.0 to .5 at the annual salary of
$624.00. Chorus runs for half the school year.
3.
Eileen McIntyre, Rose Tree Elementary, Handchime
Club Sponsor for the 2008-2009 school year at the
annual salary of $417.00.
4.
Enoch Stevenson, Girls Assistant Varsity Track Coach
at the annual salary of $3,753.00.
5.
Nancy Gheysens, (.5) New Teacher Mentor, effective
February 9, 2009 at the annual salary of $239.85.
6.
Tracey Fritch, (.5) New Teacher Mentor, effective
February 9, 2009 at the annual salary of $239.85.
7.
Margaret Barney, Art Club Sponsor, Rose Tree
Elementary, effective February 23, 2009 at the annual
salary of $208.50.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted
by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
II. Legislative Minutes of 3/26/09
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.
3.
4.
Penncrest High School Swim Team – Swimming Championships in
Danville, PA
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad – State Tournament at
Juniata College
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad – National Tournament in
Augusta, GA
Springton Lake Middle School Science Olympiad – State Competition
at Juniata College
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 - 96
1.
Penncrest High School Swim Team – Swimming
Championships in Danville, PA
Resolved, that the School Board approve the Penncrest High
School Swim Team attending the State Swimming
Championships in Danville, PA, on March 12 – 15, 2009.
2.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad – State Tournament
at Juniata College
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad attending the State
Tournament at Juniata College on March 30 - April 1, 2009.
3.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad – National
Tournament in Augusta, GA
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the
Penncrest High School National Tournament in Augusta, GA,
on May 13 – 17, 2009.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
4.
Springton Lake Middle School Science Olympiad – State Competition
at Juniata College
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the SLMS Science
Olympiad team attending the State tournament at Juniata College on
March 30- April 1, 2009.
.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
II. Legislative Minutes of 3/26/09
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 Award
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 - 97
Resolved, that the School Board award the following bids :
a.
Buses
Award includes upgrading engine from 210HP to 220
HP @ $440 per bus. The bid breakdown is as follows:
M. A. Brightbill for 3 – 48 Passenger Conventional School Buses $209,550.00
M. A. Brightbill for 2 – 72 passenger School Buses
$144,920.00
Rohrer Bus Sales 3 – 10 Passsenger Student Vans
$127,710.00
Total Award
$482,180.00
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Award
b.
Copier Leases
Mr. Hanna moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to table the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 - 98
Resolved, that the School Board approve to table the following
resolutions and seek proposals.
Lease Agreements – Copiers/Duplicators – All District Buildings
Resolve, that the School Board approve a three year lease with
Corrigan Manning Company for the upgrade of copier/duplicator
equipment. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CO-STARS contract.
Maintenance Agreement – Copiers/Duplicators – All District
Buildings
Resolve, that the School Board approve a three year maintenance
agreement with Corrigan Manning Company for the copier/duplicator
equipment. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CO-STARS contract.
The aforementioned resolution was declared tabled by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
II. Legislative Minutes of 3/26/09
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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B.
General
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
DCIU Board Member
PLANCON K
Budgetary Transfers
Adjustments to 2008-2009 Budget
Sunday Use of Facilities
Proposal from G.D. Houtman & Son, Inc.
Submittal of PDE-3074
Penncrest Grading Committee
Compass Learning
Easement Agreement
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 - 99
1.
DCIU Board Member
Resolved, that the School Board designate William Montgomery
as the candidate to the Delaware County Intermediate
Unit Board of Directors for a term commencing July 1, 2009
and ending June 30, 2012.
2.
PLANCON K Project Refinancing
Further resolved, that the School Board approve submittal of
PLANCON K Project Refinancing documentation to the
Pennsylvania Department of Education for the 1999 and
2002 bond issues.
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X.
Finance
B.
General (cont’d)
3.
Budgetary Transfers
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the following
budgetary transfers:
FY 09 –135 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Learning Support – Supplies
Learning Support – Textbooks
Learning Support – Equipment
AMOUNT: $37,851.65
TO:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Other Professional
Services
Learning Support – Tuition
Learning Support – Equipment Rental
Learning Support – Books & Subscriptions
$37,851.65
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to reallocate IDEA funds to the
proper accounts.
FY 09 –151 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $8,630.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Books and
Subscriptions
$8,630.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Penncrest to properly code
Language Arts books purchased from Perma-Bound and Books 4
School.
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X.
New Business
B.
General
3.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –145 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Ground Services – Repairs and Maintenance
Service
AMOUNT: $7,513.12
TO:
AMOUNT:
Building Services – Supplies
$7,513.12
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the Maintenance
Department to buy supplies.
FY 09 –156 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instructional Technology – Repairs and
Maintenance Service
AMOUNT: $5,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Supplies
$5,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the Technology Department to
buy supplies to repair workstations.
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X.
New Business
B.
General
3.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –139 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Gifted Support – Supplies
AMOUNT: $4,750.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Student Accounting Services – Other
Professional/Technical Service
$4,750.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the Census mailing.
FY 09 –147 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Student Activities –
Supplies
AMOUNT: $3,978.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Rental
of Vehicles
$3,978.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Penncrest’s Science
Olympiad Team to travel to their competition.
FY 09 –144 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $3,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Books &
Subscriptions
$3,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Media Elementary to purchase
books for classrooms to correspond with curriculum.
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X.
New Business
B.
General
3.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –134 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,500.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Books & Subscriptions
$2,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Media Elementary to purchase
trade books for the Science curriculum.
FY 09 –141 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Gifted Support – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,500.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Student Accounting Services – Other
Professional/Technical Service
$2,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the Census mailing.
FY 09 –149 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Fiscal Services – Equipment
AMOUNT: $2,332.15
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Athletics – Equipment
$2,332.15
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Springton Lake to replace
the wrestling mats which are needed for the safety of the
students.
FY 09 –140 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Gifted Support – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,250.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Student Accounting Services – Other
Professional/Technical Service
$2,250.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the Census mailing.
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X.
New Business
B.
General
3.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –132 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Textbooks
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,176.92
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Books & Subscriptions
$2,176.92
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Indian Lane Elementary to
purchase Science leveled readers for all grade levels.
FY 09 –138 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Alternative Education Instruction – Travel
AMOUNT: $2,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Alternative Education Instruction – Supplies
$2,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the ERC to purchase general
supplies.
FY 09 –148 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Student Activities –
Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,850.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Travel
$1,850.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Penncrest’s Science
Olympiad team’s lodging during their competition.
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X.
New Business
B.
General
3.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –153 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instructional Staff Development - Dues & Fees
AMOUNT: $1,250.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Travel
$1,250.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to register Eric Bucci and Ralph
Harrison of Penncrest for the Model Schools Conference.
FY 09 –142 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Student Activities Dues & Fees
AMOUNT: $1,240.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Travel
$1,240.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to register Penncrest students for the
Student Leadership Conference in Harrisburg.
FY 09 –143 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Other Community Services – Dues & Fees
AMOUNT: $1,078.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Other Community Services – Supplies
$1,078.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for refreshments and awards for the
young men’s minority book club at Penncrest.
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X.
New Business
B.
General
3.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –157 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Textbooks
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Travel
$1,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Glenwood’s participation in
upcoming conferences in association with Arcadia and DVMSAC
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Adjustments to 2008-09 Budget
Further resolved, 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
23.00
240.00
370.00
30.00
76,812.00
30,000.00
161.00
310.00
79,653.00
23.00
240.00
370.00
30.00
76,812.00
30,000.00
161.00
310.00
9,653.00
Available Fund Balance
Changes to Original Budget
PC - Guidance Transcript Fees
PC - Lab Fees - FCS
PC - Parking Fees
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
Classrooms for the Future Grant
Classrooms for the Future Coach Grant
PC - Field Trip - English
Glenwood Elementary School Student Fees - GW Helping GW
Title I Grant Final Approval
Title II Grant Final Approval
(14,907.00)
172,692.00
Subtotal of Changes
76,304,077.34
Updated 2008-2009 Budget
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(14,907.00)
172,692.00
76,304,077.34
3/26/09
X
Finance
B.
General
5.
Sunday Use of Facilities – Penncrest High School
Further resolved, that the School Board approve to extend the
Sunday usage of Penncrest High School thru June 30, 2009, in
accordance with School Board Policy 707- Use of School Facilities
for Sunday use at Penncrest High School.
6.
Proposal from G. D. Houtman & Son, Inc.
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the proposal from
G. D. Houtman & Son, Inc. for Professional Services for the Design
and Construction phases of the Education Center parking
lot, not to exceed $7,260.
7.
Submittal of PDE 3074
Further resolved, that the School Board approve submittal of
PDE-3704 to Pennsylvania Department of Education, for nonreimbursable work subject to advertising and bidding requirements
for the following projects: See Attachment B in Official Legislative
Minutes of March 26, 2009.
Education Center Paving Project
Glenwood Elementary School Renovations – Phase II
Rose Tree Elementary School Roofing Project
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X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Penncrest Grading Committee
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the
recommendations of the Penncrest Grading Committee:
That Penncrest maintain its current practice of leveling
courses and using the total cumulative average in order to
calculate weighted GPA and class rank.
That class rank still be calculated by way of a weighted GPA,
but not be made available until the Junior year other than in
extraordinary circumstances.
That AP courses earn an additional .5 weight when
calculating weighted GPA and class rank. This change
should be implemented beginning with the class of 2012.
That exam days be scheduled in January, at the end of the
first semester, for the administration of midterm or final
exams. The schedule should be modeled on the current
exam schedule used in June.
That grades be reported as numerical values to the first
decimal (e.g., 93.6) rather than as letter grades on the report
card.
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X.
Finance
B.
General (continued)
9.
Compass Learning
Further resolved, that the School Board approve a proposal from
Compass Learning for ownership of Odyssey, an online program
designed to support students in math, social studies and science.
Odyssey will be available to all elementary and middle school
students at a cost of $108,990. Hosting fees of $3600 per building
per year will begin in May 2011.
10.
Easement Agreement (See Resolution 92)
Further resolved, that the School Board approve the Easement
Agreement between Grantors, including the Rose Tree Media School
District, and Grantee, KRPM, L.P. as identified therein, be approved
to grant to Grantee access to Berry Lane, Middletown Township, in
order for Grantee to install a sewer line through and under the said
Berry Lane in accordance with the terms and conditions of the said
Easement Agreement. See Attachment C in Official Legislative
Minutes of March 26, 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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ADDENDUM X
X.
Finance
B.
General - Addendum
11.
Change Order
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 100
Resolved, that the School Board approve a change order in an amount
not to exceed $40,000 for B&J Excavating, Inc. for erosion control
at the Penncrest High School for the athletic fields project.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
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Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
C.
D.
Financials for February 2009
Bill Lists for February 2009
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-09 – 101
Resolved, that the School Board approve the following Financial and Bill
Lists:
Financial Reports
February
February
February
February
2009
2009
2009
2009
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
General Fund Bill List
Imprest Fund Bill List
Capital Fund Bill List
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
Bond Series 2007 A & B Bill List
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
Bill Lists
February
February
February
February
February
February
$ 7,825,865.35
$
1,858.00
$
12,497.48
$
10,112.31
$ 792,971.13
$
33,047.52
$ 8,676,351.79
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 Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 - 102
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 April 14, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center, 308 North Olive
Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: William Johnson, Roofing Resources Ron Baldino, Director of Maintenance &
Operations, Grace Eves, School Board Secretary, seven bidders attended.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Roof Replacement – Rose Tree Elementary School
Atlantic Roofing
Green Lane, PA 18054
Mike Kobithen Roofing & Insulation, Inc.
Churchville, PA 18966
Garvey Roark, LLC
West Chester, PA 19382
United States Roofing Corp.
Norristown, PA 19401-4148
D. A. Nolt, Inc.
Berlin, NJ 08009
Jim Miller Roofing Inc.
Prof. Roofing Services
Lansdowne, PA 19050
McMullen Roofing, Inc.
Phila., PA 19124
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on April 15, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center,
308 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Jack Deasey, Bonnett Associates Inc., Ron Baldino, Director of
Maintenance & Operations, Grace Eves, School Board Secretary,
Donna Rottenberk, Business Office Witness and twenty-one bidders attended.
Bids in the following categories were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Glenwood Elementary School Alterations - Phase II
General Construction
The Fayette Group, Inc.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Sha-Nic, Inc.
West Chester, PA 19380
St. Thomas Company, Inc.
Landsdowne, PA 19050
Shared Systems Technology, Inc.
Sewell, NJ 08080
L. J. Paolella Construction, Inc.
Brookhaven, PA 19015
Phillips Enterprise, Inc.
Aldan, PA 19018
Martell Construction Co., Inc.
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on April 20, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center,
308 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Walt Subers, Bonnett Associates Inc., Dennis Cini, Cini
Construction, Ron Baldino, Director of Maintenance & Operations, and
Grace Eves, School Board Secretary. Nine bidders attended.
Bids in the following categories were opened and read by Grace Eves:
HVAC & Electrical Improvements to Various Schools in District
Plumbing Construction
Edward J. Meloney, Inc.
Lansdowne, PA 19050
Cook’s Service Company, Inc.
Avondale, PA 19311
Electrical Construction
Cook’s Service Company, Inc.
Avondale, PA 19311
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc.
Wayne, PA 19087
Goldhorn Electrical Construction, Inc.
Aston, PA 19014
Arrell & Snow Electrical Construction, Inc.
Kennett Square, PA 19348
L. J. Paolella Construction, Inc.
Brookhaven, PA 19015
Mechanical Construction
Cook’s Service Company, Inc.
Avondale, PA 19311
Edward J. Meloney, Inc.
Lansdowne, PA 19050
Allstates Mechanical, LTD.
Broomall, PA 19008
MBR Construction Services, Inc.
Reading, PA 19612
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
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Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
HVAC Construction
Allstates Mechanical Ltd.
Broomall, PA 19008
Air Control Technology, Inc. (ACT)
West Berlin, NJ 08091
DWD Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Morton, PA 19070
Five Star, Inc.
West Chester, PA 19380
Edward J. Meloney, Inc.
Lansdowne, PA 19050
Cook’s Service Co.
Avondale, PA 19311
Devine Brothers, Inc.
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Plumbing Construction
Mid-Atlantic Mechanical, Inc.
Broomall, PA 19008
Edward J. Meloney
Lansdowne, PA 19050
Richard F. Bondurant
Media, PA 19063
Five Star
West Chester, PA 19380
Cook’s Service Co.
Avondale, PA 19311
Electrical Construction
CMSE
Cochranville, PA 19330
Goldhorn Electrical Construction Inc.
Aston, PA 19014
Arrell & Snow Electrical Construction, Inc.
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Lederach Electric, Inc.
Lederach, PA 19450
A.Q.M., Inc.
Uwchland, PA 19480
McGoldrick Electric, Inc.
Havertown, PA 19083
Eastern Shore Services, Inc.
Wilmington, DE 19804
Nickle Electrical Companies
Newark, DE 19713
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Eagle Scouts: Sean Finsterbush and Kyle O’Brien
Resolve, the Board present Sean Finsterbush and Kyle O’Brien, the
Rose Tree Media Award for achieving Eagle Scout Rank
Background
Sean Finsterbush and Kyle O’Brien, Penncrest High School
students, have completed the necessary requirements to achieve
Eagle Scout Rank.
B.
Penncrest Swimming State Qualifier: Nicole Lord
Resolve, the Board present Nicole Lord the Rose Tree Media
Award for being the Penncrest High School swimming state
qualifier.
Background
Nicole, a senior, is a state qualifier in the100 butterfly and 200 free
style. Nicole made the first All Central / All Delco Team.
C.
Penncrest Girls Lacrosse – 100 Goals: Marissa Restaino
Resolve, the Board present Marissa Restaino the Rose Tree Media
Award for achieving the honor of making 100 goals in her lacrosse
career.
Background
Marissa is a Penncrest senior on the Girls Lacrosse team and she
received her 100th career goal this spring.
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Presentations and Awards
D.
Penncrest Wrestling Team – 100 Wins:
Resnick, and Will Resnick
Andrew Mariani, Jim
Resolve, that the 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.
Background
Andrew Mariani, a Penncrest senior, has100 career wins. He is the
Sectional Champion/Outstanding Wrestler and made the First
Team All Central/All Delco.
Wil Resnick, a Penncrest junior, has 109 career wins. He is the
Sectional Champion, State Qualifier and made the First Team All
Delco.
Jim Resnick, a Penncrest senior, has 117 career wins. He is
the Regional Champion/Outstanding Wrestler as well as the District
and Sectional Champion. Jim has been ranked fourth in the State.
He made the First Team All Central/All Delco and is the Daily
Times Wrestler of the year.
E.
Springton Lake Wrestling Team – Undefeated Season
Resolve, that the Board present the 2008-2009 Springton Lake
Wrestling Team the Rose Tree Media Award for having an
undefeated season.
Background
The following students are members of the Springton Lake Middle
School’s Wrestling Team: Ethan Baggot, Jesse Barrad, Sean
Briddes, Casey Brown, Billie Buckwalter, Ian Campbell, Mike
Cancelosi, Connor Carey, Teddy Clair, Peter Coote, Daniel
Cosgrove, Mike Desiderio, Shane Donnelly, Ronnie Frank, Joey
Gartland, Brendan Howanski, Austin Jacque, Phil Kotcamp, Zac
Kruzel, Robert Long, Evan Marabella, Ryan Maxwell, John
McLaughlin, Gunnar Michels, Richie Neelan, Noah Nelson, Michael
Newman, John Page, Ricky Rivera, Zac Schauerman, Albert Smith,
Tyler Taggart, Jalen Taylor, Chris Thompson, Sean Vance, Jordan
White and Danny Young. Coach: Don Puckett
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – April 2009
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Guidance
In guidance we are working on discussing ideas for another No Place For Hate activity.
Everyone has a lot of input into the programs picked for our school wide activities. We
are working on completing these activities to create new and exciting ideas for our
school. Also, we are having 5th grade students get ready for Springton Lake by writing
questions that they may have about transitioning down on a list during guidance lessons.
These questions will then be given answers to by the guidance counselor. If any
questions come up that need more feedback, Springton Lake counselors are happy to
give information.
Music
From the music room: Concerts!!!!!!!!!! The fourth graders at Glenwood are ready to
perform for their parents at our annual “Celebration of Music” Concert. The children will
be singing, dancing and playing instruments allowing their parents a bird’s eye view of
what they learn in music class. All the fourth graders are involved in this concert, and are
anxious for showtime Tuesday, March 31st, at 2:00pm. Family and friends are invited!
The fifth graders at Glenwood are preparing for their up-coming Spring Concert on May 7.
There will be two performances: an all-school assembly at 2:00 p.m. and a night concert
for parents at 7:30 p.m. The children will perform a variety of songs, as well as the
premiere of an original composition, “Rap for President Obama,” which was written by
Glenwood’s fifth graders. Jon Boyle’s soundtrack adds the final touch. Concerts are
open to the public. We hope you can attend.
Library
April is Poetry Month, and this year Glenwood celebrated in style! The RTM Friends of
the Library advocacy group planned a community-wide celebration of poetry to take place
during the week of April 20-25. During the February 13 inservice session the library staff
met as a group to share ideas, select poems, and plan activities for this week. The main
idea was for everyone--students, school staff, community members--to have a “poem in
your pocket” at all times that week to share with family, friends, classmates, and teachers.
All elementary schools were provided with “poetry pockets”--pocket-shaped cut-outs with
short poems already printed for students to read and select. Also available were plain
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pockets on which students could write poems--either others’ or their own creations.
Library technician Kathy Cook worked with each class. The "pockets" were spread out on
the tables, and, after Mrs. Cook shared some poetry with the students, they spent time
looking through the pockets and finding a poem that "spoke" to them. Many of the
students were so excited, they asked if they could have more than one! Some students
chose to use poems they had written themselves. They were ready for the week of April
20, when the whole school enjoyed each others’ poems.
AGP
Mr. Anthony Grisillo and Mr. Charles Keeler will be sharing their experiences from the
National NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) later this month. Some of the
sessions they will be sharing about are: A Lecture by Bill Nye and Dr. Neil deGrasse
Tyson – A lecture discussing recent headlines from the fields in science, spanning from
Intelligent Design vs. Evolution to Pluto no longer being designated a planet. How to Hold
an Exciting Science Night – Activities which can be used to improve outreach to families
through a Science Night Event. They will also share many of the resources available to
us through our Discovery Education Streaming Video, along with our temporary access to
Discovery Education Science. Mr. G’s fourth grade classes will be researching
ecosystems and studying birds, fifth grade classes will be competing in this year’s
EnviroChallenge, third grade classes will be exploring many of the tools available in
Microsoft Word while the second grade classes will be exploring the world of
Archaeology.
Grade One
First grade has been busy studying animal classification. The children have been
learning characteristics of mammals, amphibians, birds, insects, and reptiles. Enrichment
lessons have been incorporated into the animal unit by Mr. Grisillo. The children have
been working on many interesting projects dealing with animals. The first graders will be
caring for live tadpoles. Caring for the tadpoles in the classroom will give the children a
"real life" lesson on tadpole growth and change.
Grade Two
Second Grade will be holding their "Living History Museum" on April 3. All students have
chosen an important person to study. They are writing short research reports, dressing
up as the person, and creating a poster with an illustration to go with the report. Families
and friends are invited to visit the museum (in the cafeteria) and ask questions of the
students.
Grade Three
In April, the winners of the poetry contest were announced. In addition, their work was
displayed on the Glenwood Language Arts website. The Reading Olympics team, who
had been reading novels all year, finally finished reading all 50 novels and discussing
them. They had some mock competitions to practice answering questions about the
books. Then, they participated in the actual Olympic competition on April 21, with schools
from around the county. All students on the team were awarded ribbons.
Grade Four
Ride the Ducks: As part of the fourth grades on-going study of Pennsylvania history, on
April 17, all three fourth grade classes will "Ride the Ducks" in Philadelphia. The Duck
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vehicle is both a bus type craft and a boat. So, after we tour historic Philadelphia in our
Duck bus, we will plunge into the Delaware River in the converted Duck boat.
Pi Day: Since Pi Day (March 14) fell on a Saturday this year, Mr. Dieter's math class
decided to celebrate the occasion of Pi /Pie Day on Friday, April 3. Pi was used to figure
out the circumferences of various circles, and, then, pie and milk were given to the class
for all of their hard work in math.
Grade Five
Mr. Heinle's students are composing stories based on characters that have been
developed by each student. The focus of the stories will be to demonstrate the
understanding and application of theme, setting, and plot in literary works. Students are
utilizing the use of both peer editing and self-evaluation in the creation of these stories.
Students in Mr. Paikoff's fifth grade studied rates of change in mathematics as an
introduction to principles of calculus. Students looked at data and graphic representations
of change over time for travel, growth, etc.... The students interpreted graphs and tables
to determine different growth patterns and describe rates of change. Students then
connected the learning to the data collected by physicians to determine percentiles for
growth of children. Students were amazed to see the applications of this form of
mathematics as something they had experience with. Students also developed stories of
change over time and used graphs and tables to represent those stories.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Katie Durant Wins the Excellence in Teaching Award!
Kindergarten teacher Katie Durant was recently named at Rose Tree Media School
District’s Excellence in Teaching Award Winner by the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union.
Katie was nominated by fellow teachers and parents. Katie is an outstanding teacher
who began her career at Media and moved to Indian Lane two years ago. Katie will be
honored at an April 23 dinner at Drexelbrook and will be awarded $500. Indian Lane will
receive $1,000.
PSSA Testing
Students in grades 3-5 completed state testing this month. Preparations leading up to the
testing included an after school PSSA Prep class where students reviewed test-taking
skills and completed practice activities. Over the last several months, Mr. Frank, our P.E.
teacher and his “Not Ready For Prime Time Players” have introduced the 12 Most
Powerful Words to prepare our students for effective test taking. On the morning
Broadcast, Mr. Frank introduced the word for the week and his back-up message was
reinforced by his team of fifth grade students, adding humor and hand signals to the word
of the week. You can view some of the humorous performances through our website at:
www.rtmsd.org/Indianlane.
Mobile Planetarium
Kramer Edu-tainment brought their mobile planetarium to our kids offering the excitement
of science! The mobile planetarium is an audio and visual learning dome developed by
Rice University, Houston Museum of National Science along with the support of NASA.
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Our teachers got to choose which show they wanted their class to view. Shows included
space science, earth science, history, biology, geology, and much more.
Kindergarten
Indian Lane kindergarten students are studying farms. They created farm murals as a
class and played farm animal bingo. In May, they will take a trip to Arasapha Farms to
observe a working farm and all the animals in action.
First Grade
First grade enjoyed pancakes and PJ day on Friday before break. This was in
conjunction with the If You Give a Pig a Pancake book. We read the If You Give a...
series of books by Laura Numeroff. The children also are going to see the play If You
Give a Pig a Pancake at Upper Darby High School on the 17th. We worked on balancing
and weighing unit during science where the children learned about balance, made
mobiles, placed objects in serial order, weighed objects using an equal arm balance
and Unifix Cubes, made graphs to display data, and weighed various amounts of dry
goods. Our first grade will begin our mapping unit next. Each child will be asked to
participate in a Flat Stanley project where a paper cutout of Stanley is mailed to a friend
or family member from another town. Look for details from this project in our next board
brief!
AGP
Mr. G’s fourth grade classes will be researching ecosystems and studying birds, fifth
grade classes will be competing in this year’s EnviroChallenge, third grade classes will be
exploring many of the tools available in Microsoft Word while the second grade classes
will be exploring the world of Archaeology.
Student Council Update
Our Student Council coordinated a Skate Night for grades 3 through 5 on March 13, in the
Indian Lane Gym. Student Council members did a fantastic job coordinating this much
anticipated event that was able to raise more than $500, which will be donated to Relay
for Life. Last month’s Spirit Week raised a whopping $834.00 for Relay for Life.
100 Book Challenge
20 golden tickets will be raffled off on April 14, for students who have reached their goal in
the 100 Book Challenge. If a student reaches 200 steps by then their name will be added
to the raffle once, 300 steps two times, 400 steps three times and so on and so on... Each
golden ticket entitles the holder to come to the Book Fair on a special day and are worth
$5.00 in free books.
Broadcast Community Chat
Our Indian Lane Broadcast club continues to offer interesting interviews with community
members who impact our student’s daily lives. Fifth grader, Liam Nawn, interviewed his
uncle, Officer Nick Nawn, who is a Sketch Artist for the Haverford Township Police
Department. Ciara Casey had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Howard Stoeckel, the
CEO of the Wawa Corporation. Both interviews, along with numerous others can be
viewed on our website using the following link: http://www.rtmsd.org/7441606811341/
blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=65108
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Music
Indian Lane presented their fourth grade chorus concert this month. This concert was a
chance for all fourth grade students to share what they have learned in music class this
year with their parents. To integrate with the fourth grade Social Studies curriculum,
songs were chosen from different regions of the United States. Students opened the
show by singing “Fifty Nifty” about the United States and students used state flags that
they printed off the Internet. They also showed off their skill at dancing in a Sicilian Circle
when they performed “Erie Canal,” a folk song from the northeast. Some students, along
with the help of their parents, were featured in the folk dance “Alabama Gal.” Another fun
piece was the addition of rhythm instruments playing various ostinato patterns to imitate
the approach of a thunder storm with the traditional song, “Rain, Rain.”
Probably the
biggest hit was the movin’ and groovin’ to “The Locomotion.” By the size of the crowd
and the sound of the applause, the concert was a huge success.
Art & Library
This spring's art exhibit on April 15 will highlight a shape theme. Grade one will review the
Dutch artist Mondrian and apply shapes to their mammal drawings. Grade two will focus
on Austrian artist Hundertwasser and render their home to represent a fruit or a
vegetable. This study will reinforce their knowledge of organic shapes. Grade three will
concentrate on geometric shapes as they use one point perspective to create a city
scape. Grade four will highlight seascapes as they are introduced to linolium block
carving. Grade five will form shapes in a three dimensional manner as they build vases
from clay. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Ms. Marzano and Ms. Devine will
illustrate how writing and art can complement each other. The students will write various
types of poems in library based upon a piece of art work they have completed in art class
for their shape theme.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Just one day after First Lady Michelle Obama had tea with the Queen of England, the fifth
grade girls at Media Elementary School were treated to a formal Afternoon Tea, hosted
by three of our support staff tea aficionados Donna Tompkins, Marta Mayer, and
Marydana Dotts. Media School’s faculty dining room was transformed into a beautiful tea
room, complete with a silver tea service, Irish lace, china, and fresh-cut flowers. The girls
dined on cucumber sandwiches, scones, and a variety of traditional English teas. Mrs.
Tompkins gave the students a lesson on the history of Afternoon Tea, proper tea
etiquette, and how to make cucumber sandwiches. The idea for the Afternoon Tea was
the brainchild of fifth grade student Phoenix Corner and Mrs. White, who wore a jeweled
crown for this special occasion!
Media parent Janet Van Leer arranged an assembly for Media students presented by a
speaker from the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Mrs. Van Leer, who lives each day with the
debilitating effects of MS, wanted to put a human face on the devastating effects of the
disease. The assembly was the kick-off for a two-day “MS Sneaker Sale” fundraiser.
Students and staff responded generously and donated $817.00 to the Multiple Sclerosis
Society!
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Teachers Sue Williamson, Sandy Gruber, Kathy Callahan, and Jeanette Verdeur weren’t
exactly “flippin’ out” when they agreed to flip burgers at Zac’s Hamburgers during the
PTG-sponsored “Dining Out Night.” They were just being good sports and pitching in to
help out for a good cause. The teachers served the diners, bussed tables, and restocked
straws and napkins. A portion of the sales was donated to the Media PTG.
April Featured Artists of the Month
Tommy Jeffers, Grade 1 - Cats on a Rug; Sydney Goldberg, Grade 3 - Dramatic Trees;
Christopher Jackson, Grade 3 – Dutch Façade. These students’ artwork is on display in
the Media School Main Office. Please stop by and appreciate the work of these budding
artists!
Grade One
If you were to visit a first grade classroom at Media School, you would find the students
putting both their strong technology skills and developing reading skills to work. The
children have been introduced to an online leveled reading program called Raz-Kids. On
this site, the children are offered many stories to read on their “just right” reading level.
There are both fiction and non-fiction offerings with interesting titles and topics. The
children read the various stories at their reading level and then answer questions based
on what they have read. If there is a tricky word, students are provided with immediate
support. If the children have trouble with the questions, they can listen to the story, read it
on their own a second time, and try the questions again. The teachers are able to look at
each child’s account, evaluate their progress, and make adjustments if needed. The first
graders are very excited about the online site. Some have taken it upon themselves to do
extra reading on their computers at home!
Grade Three
Third grade classes have been learning about the solar system. In class, the students
have been working on researching a planet and presenting this information to the class.
Students were also given the opportunity to select their own topic, related to the solar
system, to research. This project was done at home. Students were asked to apply the
research skills learned and practiced in school, use a variety of sources, and record at
least ten facts about the topic selected. The students also needed to come up with a way
to share this information with the class. Students have definitely demonstrated their
creativity through this project. Not only have the students selected a variety of topics, but
the methods in which they are choosing to present and share this information include
written reports, models, Power Point, posters, and even a piñata filled with facts! All third
grade classes visited the planetarium at Eastern University. This was a wonderful chance
for the students to review what has been learned about the solar system as well as pick
up some new interesting facts from the experts at the university.
AGP
First grade students have been learning about important women in our country’s history
as part of Women’s History Month during our enrichment classes, which meet once every
six days per class. This month students have learned a lot more about Harriet Tubman,
Amelia Earhart, and Helen Keller. During second grade enrichment, students are working
in the computer lab to conduct Internet based research of famous Americans for an
upcoming Living History Museum project. Students have been taught how to conduct
searches for articles and images and how to create Power Point presentations using
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those. Fourth grade students have begun a virtual road trip through Pennsylvania to
explore the various Pennsylvania Trails of History. Working with a partner or alone,
students are plotting out a route around the state to visit as many as 32 historical sites
that they will document and share with classmates. Fifth grade students are preparing to
take part in the Enviro-Challenge at Ridley Creek State park on April 29. This is an
environmental challenge hosted by the Penncrest Envirothon Team.
Library
We’re proud to announce that our school’s library is a recipient of the” Picturing America”
Bookshelf grant, which is part of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ We the
People program. The goal of this program is to encourage and strengthen the teaching,
study, and understanding of American history and culture through libraries, schools,
colleges, universities, and cultural institutions. The “Picturing America” Bookshelf features
books selected by the NEH in consultation with members of the American Library
Association and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the
ALA. In honor of National Poetry Month, we held our 6th annual Poetry Café in the school
library. Students and their families, along with the Media staff and RTMSD administrators
were invited to share and listen to poems. In their classrooms, students were immersed in
poetry for several weeks leading up to this event. They read and wrote many kinds of
poems. Their love of this genre was evidenced by the enthusiasm they showed during our
Poetry Café. This year’s celebration coincided with Media’s first Poem in Your Pocket
Week, a community- wide poetry party!
Art
In cooperation with Stroud Water Research Center, students in grades four and five
decorated seven rain barrels which will be placed in different locations throughout Media
Borough. Each class worked with a theme, involving water and gardens. Examples are
butterfly, bird, water, Japanese, and vegetable gardens. Borough maintenance personnel,
RTM maintenance, Community members, and students are all working together to help
prevent storm water erosion and make our borough a greener place to live. The rain
barrels were dedicated at a special “Clean Up – Green Up” ceremony on Saturday, April
18 at Media Borough Hall.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Relay for Life
Rose Tree students and staff raised $515.00 for Relay for Life with a recent pajama day
activity. Student Council and KIDS club members will be joining the Rose Tree team to
walk in the upcoming event. We have plans to sell luminaries and some other activities to
support this worthy cause.
No Name Calling Challenge
During the month of March Ms. Daugherty issued a challenge to end name calling at
RTE. Students signed a contract and pledged not to call anyone names. Over 90% of
the students were successful in meeting this challenge and were given certificates and
treated to ice cream to celebrate their success.
Awards
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At our recent awards ceremony 43 students were recognized for Reading for Ronald. As
a result of their efforts, $1800.00 was raised to support the Ronald McDonald House.
Twenty students were recognized for their participation in Youth Art Month. One student,
Ryder Griffith was the winner in the Delaware County Black History Month Poster
Contest. Perfect attendance was achieved by 73 students and 1 student, Olivia Stallings,
was honored for her participation in the Intermediate District Band Festival.
Physical Education
Grades 3-5 participated in Jump Rope for Heart. Rose Tree’s Jump Rope for Heart event
was on Friday, April 3rd. This event helps raise money for the American Heart
Association.
Kindergarten
Rose Tree Kindergarten classes combined for a unit on the Five Senses. The unit was
co-taught by Mrs. Mayfield-Pinkett and Mrs. Johnson. Students enjoyed a host of
activities including sound stories, color wheels, texture books, smell boxes, and apple
tasting.
Second Grade
Second graders at Rose Tree Elementary had several outstanding videoconference
opportunities related to the curriculum. Through Georgia's Center for Puppetry arts, the
children learned about Butterfly Life Cycles while creating a butterfly marionette. In
addition, also through the Center for Puppetry arts, the children learned about Southwest
Native Americans by creating a Hopi kachina. Finally, the children enjoyed a mini unit on
gingerbread with a videoconference highlighting the story The Gingerbread Boy.
ESOL
English Language Learners (ELLs) in Grades 1 through 5 have worked hard this year to
improve their English skills while learning about specific content areas. First graders
have been learning science content about animals and their different coverings. They
have benefited from the use of different genre to study animals. Among other things, they
learned to use various English features to explain how different animals are alike and
different according to whether they have feathers, fur, scales or shells. Second graders
have been studying a social studies unit about family life in big cities. They had great fun
developing their reading and writing skills in English while exploring fiction and nonfiction
stories about cities. Third graders have been studying plants in a science unit called
“Bloom and Grow!” They have used both fiction and nonfiction to learn about the life cycle
of plants and then to write an original book that outlines the process. Our only fourth
grader a child from Korea, who was a non-English speaker in September made great
strides as she learned English. She was able to interact with her peers and teachers and
participate in many learning situations. However, her family decided to return to Korea
recently, leaving a void in the fourth grade. Fifth grade has been studying a social studies
unit on honoring our ancestors. Art has been a very important part of developing an
appreciation for the extended family along with the language features used to express
that appreciation and knowledge. The final project was to choose a special relative about
whom to write a narrative essay using good writing traits and to produce an art project
that expressed the essence of that person. The elementary ESOL curriculum was
significantly improved this past fall when we received our new materials, Avenues, from
Hampton-Brown. These materials have moved ESOL into the 21st century with high-level
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content ESOL which meets the demands of “No Child Left Behind.” Thank you for
supporting this small, but very significant department in the Rose Tree Media District.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Blazers team raised over $900 in donations for the Delaware County SPCA as part of
our team community service project. Selected students took the National French contest
organized by the American Association of Teachers of French. The French department is
pleased to announce that 2 students placed in the top ten rank of the Philadelphia
Chapter. Ryan Radcliffe placed 2nd, Sumil Patel and Amanda Prokop placed 9th at the
local level. Students who placed in the ranks 11 and 12 will receive a Mention Honorable
from the AATF. The students are Carlos Sierra, Madeline Malone, Sarah Nellis and
Lacey Rankin. Students who placed from ranks 12 to 18 will receive a certificate of
achievement. Nicole Pedrick and John Sweeney ranked respectively, 16 and 18.
Art
Ms.Sycz’ eighth grade students are finishing sculpting their clay figures. Soon students
will learn to use acrylic paint in order to add color and texture to their sculptures. Students
will then prepare for a printmaking unit. Grade seven students are pulling prints off of
their inked plates in this relief printmaking unit. Students are demonstrating their
understanding of color harmonies in the inking process when making decisions about the
color of the ink and paper. After the printmaking unit is finished, students will begin a clay
unit. Sixth grade students are finishing sculpting a bird using basic forms and learning
more clay techniques in the process. Students are now making a base which will reflect a
natural environment for the bird. Students are encouraged to create textures found in
nature into their clay sculptures. After the clay sculptures are fired, students will use
acrylic paint to continue adding natures color and accenting the texture in their clay.
Mrs. Going's eighth grades are enjoying the annual ceramics unit of sculpting a figure.
Animals in human bodies, humans in human bodies, anything goes as long as proportion
of the figure is accurate. A Renaissance focus!! It is a pleasure to watch as the figure they
want begins to emerge as they hoped it would. This is a true problem solving assignment!
The seventh grades are finalizing stencil plates and preparing for their prints! An
experiment with color and backgrounds is a whole learning process in itself. If you
remember ever stenciling a border in your home, the kids keep saying," this isn't as easy
as it looks"! I recall saying the same thing!! Sixth grades are also well into their ceramics
unit. Students are learning techniques that will carry into seventh and eighth grades as
they create sculptures based on the Zuni Native American stone ancient known as Stone
Fetishes.
Library
Mr. Homan’s sixth grade social studies classes completed a Change that flag research
project. Students researched European countries to discover their unique history,
geography, government and landmarks. They then designed a new flag which reflects its
attributes they discovered in their research. After reading The Crystal Cave, students
from Ms. Cooper’s eighth grade language arts classes created character studies which
they shared with their classmates by creating PowerPoints, magazines, playbills, mock
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Facebook or MySpace pages. Students in Ms. Bendistis’s seventh grade language arts
classes were to read adventure books for their book chats this month. Mrs. Motley
prepared PowerPoint presentations for each of the classes and delivered book talks to
provide them with a varied selection of materials from which to choose.
The
presentations were then posted on her teacher pages so that any students who may have
been absent or needed to refer to it could access them from home or school. Mrs. Motley
completed book talks in preparation for the visiting author. The talks focused on Will
Hobbs’ life, career and writing including a selection of book talks. District librarians have
continued to plan for Poem in Your Pocket Week which will be April 20-25. The Mad
Poets Society invited Gryphon contributors from Penncrest to participate in a reading at
the Science Institute of Delaware County at 7 p.m. on April 11 as part of the Media Arts
Council Second Saturday Celebration. Mrs. Motley will assist Mad Poets president Eileen
D’Angelo and provide refreshments. Many Media businesses have agreed to offer
discounts, incentives, or daily specials when students share a poem at their
establishment thanks to the hard work of Linda Rowley, Library Assistant at Penncrest.
Businesses will post a "pocket" in the window if they are participating. Those already on
board include Apollo Pizza, Coffee Club, Little Anthony's, Mrs. Marty's Deli, Zac's
Hamburgers, Meredith's Hallmark, Trader Joe's, and many more. A complete list will be
posted on the RTM website closer to the celebration so that everyone can take advantage
of this opportunity.
Math
In sixth grade math we are beginning our unit on geometry. We have just learned how to
use two measuring devices for measuring angles, a protractor and an angle ruler. Since
both devices are equally sufficient students get to chose which type of device they prefer,
giving them ownership and a personal stake in their learning. In 6th grade accelerated
math students are being introduced to integers. In this unit they are learning how to
perform all integer operational as well as graphing integer coordinates on a coordinate
plane. Students have also learned practical applications for integers by using integer
notation to balance checkbooks and calculate profits and losses. Our seventh graders
have started a new unit book, Accentuate the Negative. This unit introduces us to both
positive and negative numbers, or what we now know are called integers. We will be
using black and red chips to further understand how integers are added and subtracted.
We will solve equations involving integers, multiply and divide integers, and apply what
we know about order of operations to simplify numerical expressions. Our Pre-Algebra
classes are working on a variety of topics from real numbers to linear equations. We are
continuing our preparation for Algebra I in the high school. Algebra I students are working
on a combination of chapters that deal with square roots and square root functions.
We’ve been simplifying rational expressions involving square roots, graphing square root
functions, working with quadratic equations. We will also be reviewing what we’ve
already learned in preparation for our final exam in early June. Our Geometry students
are working with circles and angles.
Music
Sixth grade general music classes are enjoying “hands on” experiences as they study
musical instruments such as a drum set and guitar. Students in seventh and eighth grade
general music combined computer skills with music downloads, MP3 players, and iPods
to present projects concerning “Songs That Communicate.”
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The District 12 PMEA String Fest was held at Garnet Valley Middle School on Thursday,
April 2. The following students represented Springton Lake Middle School: Eighth
Graders Emily Guo, John Sweeney, Erin Grady, Danielle Wolf; and Seventh Graders
Jacob Tylek, Adam Hosier, Alex Shin, Alyson Campbell, Edward Pyun, Gabriel Bury, and
Andrew Shores.
The Springton Lake Choruses, as well as a few other classes, had the opportunity to
listen to live barbershop music when the group "Spare Change" from West Chester
visited. Their four part harmonies left both faculty and students musically inspired. The
group even took the time to work with the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade choruses, encouraging
students to sing out in their ensembles.
On March 20, another a cappella group, “NOTA,” performed at Penncrest High School
(Their name is an acronym for “None of the Above.”). Former SLMS and Penncrest
student Jamie Bushey is a member of group. In addition to a workshop at Springton, both
choruses combined for an evening performance with NOTA to an appreciative audience.
SLMS Chorus students and their families enjoyed the production “All Shook Up,” the story
of Elvis Presley, at the Media Theatre on March 21
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
World Language News
The World Language Program earned a Bronze Globe award as a PSMLA Exemplary
Program. These (PEP) Awards are given to schools with well-designed, sequential
programs that enable students to attain world language standards.
Twenty-six Penncrest students left for Avignon, France on Thursday, March 19, as the
part of the 2008-2009 French Exchange. Over the two weeks, students visited modern,
medieval and Roman sites including the Palais des Papes (former Papal palace), Nîmes
(an ancient Roman arena) and Le Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduct.) Students were
hosted by their French families to truly experience French cuisine, culture, and language.
The trip culminated with two days in Paris.
Nine Spanish students traveled to Costa Rica. In Tortuguero, the students explored the
rain forest and visited a very rural school. In Arenal, students rode on horseback to a
waterfall and natural hot springs (formed from the nearby active Volcano). They visited
another rural school and challenged them to a game of futbol. Students also visited Jaco
and did a Waterfalls Canopy Tour of the Carara Biological Reserve.
Music News
The Penncrest Choirs and the Choir Parent Organization hosted the a cappella group,
NOTA, in the Penncrest auditorium. One of Penncrest’s own alumni, Jamie Bussy, is a
member of the group. NOTA (which stands for "None of the Above") hails from Penn
State main campus. In addition to an evening concert, the group worked with students
during the day providing clinics on a cappella vocal technique. Students learned a song
to perform along with the group during the concert.
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Entrepreneurship Class News
Mr. Matthews’ Entrepreneurship class wrote essays as a classroom assignment and
submitted them as requirements for a contest sponsored by the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania. One student (Kyle Davidson - 9th grade) came in 1st place
and won a free round trip ticket on Southwest Airlines and a one year subscription to the
Wall Street Journal. His topic was "Making Money and Improving the World".
Health & PE News
The Health & PE Department led the ninth and tenth grade students through team
building activities during PSSA week. Women Against Rape made a presentation to Mrs.
Long's Health classes.
Art News
Former Penncrest student, Jonathan Demos (class of 1997) was the guest speaker at the
National Art Honor Society’s Induction Ceremony. Jon is a graduate of the Maryland
Institute College of Art and is the lead artist at Three Rings Design, a computer game
design company. The 7th Congressional District's Annual Art Competition took place at
the Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA. Several junior and senior art major students
submitted works this year. Awards will be given in the following categories: photography,
black and white drawing, color drawing, oil/acrylic painting, printmaking, watercolor,
mixed-media, and computer-generated art.
Oral Communications News
Mrs. Raichek's Oral Communications students had the opportunity to see the practical
application of their classroom lessons and learn more about broadcasting through a visit
to two local stations: WMGK radio in Bala Cynwyd and WHYY - Channel 12 in
Philadelphia. The students met with on-air personality "Bubba" John Stevens and two
members of the WMGK production staff to learn more about commercial radio. They
were given a tour of the WHYY TV and radio studios by Maiken Scott, a 10-year WHYY
veteran who is the Behavioral Health reporter, a news producer, and an adjunct faculty
member at Temple University's School of Communications. Both visits included
discussions about the importance of public speaking and writing skills and possible career
opportunities within radio and television broadcasting.
Science Olympiad
Penncrest Science Olympiad won the southeastern PA regional tournament. Thirty-five
high schools from Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester counties
participated in the event. Penncrest now qualifies for the state tournament, to be held
May 1 at Juniata College. The team earned three gold medals, seven silver medals, and
eight bronze. Participants included: Seniors: Daniel Consoli, Sam Moffat, Devika Patel,
Marina Solomos, Corbin Muetterties, Taylor McManus, Matt Munin, Matt Giardinelli, and
Andrew Fuller, Juniors: Eda Chen, Christine Sowa, Kara Kenney, Vickram Premakumar,
Adeeb Minhaj, Austin Muetterties, and Lindsay Gaskins, Sophomores: Ron Tyson,
Rachel Hosier, and Michelle Nolan, and Freshmen: Megan O'Brien, Brittney Johnson,
Katie Rodgers, Michael Hosier, Matt Klodarska, Janee Muetterties, Matt Kelly and Anup
Singh
Physics Olympics
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The Penncrest Physics Olympics team has wrapped up its six month long season with yet
another first place trophy. On October 25, the team started strong with a first place win at
West Chester East High School, the first meet of the year. The Penncrest team was led
by captains Max Nachamkin, Corbin Muetterties, and Taylor McManus. Meyling Taing
won a gold metal for Toothpick Egg Toss, while Ben Madara, Jack Prior, and Tom Paolo
won a silver medal for Mousetrap Boat. The meet ended with Penncrest in first, Harriton
in second, and Radnor in third. On December 20, the Southeastern Pennsylvania
Physics Olympics League met again at Harriton High School for the second meet of the
season. This time, the Penncrest team was led by captains Andrew Oestreich, Steve
Weathers, and Andrew Barney. Jamie Duca and Lindsey Berlin won a bronze medal,
while Dylan O’Donnell, Keith Grauer, and Ben Madara won a gold medal for Popsicle
Stick Catapult. Sun Jang took a gold medal for Leapin’ Lizard. The meet ended with
Penncrest in first, Harriton in second, and Radnor in third. The final meet of the year was
held at Penncrest High School on February 21. The team was led by captains Frank
Barata, Angela Wolf, Tim Bannan, and Annie Mroz. Matt Maser won a silver medal and
Joe Cardone won a bronze medal in Basswood Bridge. Matt Maser of Penncrest and
Sean Keenan of Harriton have received invitations to Washington State for the Illinois
Institute of Technology’s International Bridge Building Tournament. Joey Verica and Nick
Frigiola won a gold medal while CJ Gambler and Richard Forbes won a silver medal in
Electric Fan Car. Mindy Coleman received the EEVC (Eastern Electrical Vehicle C lub)
award for the best designed fan car. Penncrest also won the PSE&G Electric Challenge
Power Cup. The results from this meet were Harriton in first with 860 points, Penncrest in
second with 840 points, and Radnor in third with 825 points. Penncrest still finished the
season in first place over all with 2405 points. Harriton High School finished in second
with 2330 points. Radnor finished in third with 2220 points. Pennsbury finished in fourth,
followed by Interboro High School in fifth, Phoenixville High School in sixth, Cinnaminson
High School in seventh, West Chester East High School in eighth, and Bayard Rustin
High School in ninth. The Penncrest Physics Olympics team would not have been
possible without the dedication of all the students, as well as our Quartermasters, Katie
McMullen and Matt Giardenelli, and our Executive Officers, Lacey Dungan, Mindy
Coleman, and Alex Colkitt. This season would also not have been possible without all the
help from Mr. Malkovsky, Mr.Ciccarelli and Dr. Lombardo.
Student Award
Sophomore Jennifer Angeline won first place in an essay contest sponsored by Optimist
International, Media chapter. Optimist International chose "The Power of Youth" as this
year's topic. The contest was open to students in grades 9-12. Jennifer will receive her
award at a breakfast given by the local chapter.
Inter Class Council
Matt Toal, Nicole Sassaman, Will Murphy, Sara Antonelli, C.J. Cassey, Jordan Ballew
and Jacki Turet represented Penncrest High School ICC at the LEAD conference in
Harrisburg, PA. They were among over 600 student leaders scheduled to attend the
Leadership Experience and Development (LEAD) conference from March 13-15. The
LEAD conference is hosted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals
(NASSP), which administers the National Honor Society, the National Junior Honor
Society, and the National Association of Student Councils. The students attended
workshops on improving leadership skills, problem solving, student project planning, and
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student activity program development. In addition, they participated in special sessions
presented by popular motivational speakers.
History Day
Twenty Penncrest students participated in the regional History Day contest at Immaculata
University. Mr. Hobdell and Mr. Nolen are proud to announce that seven Penncrest
students won in their categories and will be proceeding to the state competition.
Congratulations go to Patrick Nommensen and Sanj Singh in the documentary category;
Kevin Petrikin and William Lin in the website category; and Jackie Turet, Rebecca
Duross, and Molly Lawrence in the individual exhibit category.
Delaware County Technical School News
Senior Kandis Kelsall was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society for her
accomplishments in the Cosmetology program at the Delaware County Technical School.
Brittany Hudak, eleventh grade, was interviewed and chosen to serve as the student
representative to the Delaware County Intermediate Unit Board. She represents students
in the career and technical schools at both Folcroft and Aston campuses. Brittany is
responsible for presenting school news, achievements, and overall school happenings to
board members at their monthly meetings. She will serve a 2-year term.
Guidance Department News
All freshmen and sophomores have received an introduction to Naviance. Naviance is a
premier web-based planning and advising system for students. Students were introduced
to the Career Planner component. Within Career Planner students completed web-based
interest, ability, and personality assessments with integrated career descriptions and
planning activities. Naviance also features a college search and match component.
Student Relations News
Participants from Student Relations attended the Delaware Valley Minority Student
Achievement Consortium High School Conference at the University of Pennsylvania. The
keynote speaker Mr. Thomas-El, the author of The Immortality of Influence, inspired the
students with his speech on how hard work, preparation, and setting goals deliver results.
The day culminated with the Real Men Talking Multimedia Theater Production who
engaged the group on an interactive discussion on being accountable and responsible to
maximize your true potential.
Penncrest Pride Awards
The following Penncrest Pride Awards, which recognize outstanding student achievement
among Level 2 and Level 3 students, were chosen by the Technology Education
Department: Most Improved: David Wallace, Best Participation: Kaitlin Mclaughlin, Best
Achievement in a Non-Academic Setting: Tyler Ardary, Best Citizenship: Nicole Lord,
Best Academic Achievement.: Mike Trainor, Best Work Ethic:Tess Wizniak
Junior Prom
The Junior Prom was held on April 3 at the Springfield Country Club. This year's theme
was "Can You Feel the Love Tonight".
Track National Championships
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Kayla Graves and Lauren Tusar traveled to New York to compete in the National
Scholastic Indoor Championships. Both Kayla and Lauren qualified in the Long Jump and
Triple Jump. The long jump had a total of 66 jumpers competing. Both of our young
ladies were seeded in the middle of the competition. Both girls jumped very well. Kayla
popped her best jump of the day on her first attempt, jumping 16' 9.25". Lauren did the
same, setting a new school record with a jump of 18' 0.25". Unfortunately, neither jump
was enough to make the finals. Lauren finished 9th overall, just missing the finals by 2
centimeters. Kayla finished 28th overall.
The boys track team attended the National Scholastic Indoor Track and field
Championships at the New Balance Armory in New York City. The highlight of the
weekend came in the last race on Sunday where Penncrest track history was made. For
the first time in school history a relay team came home with All American honors. After
qualifying 4th in a school record time of 3:21.61, the 4x400 relay team of Matt Bundy,
Brendan Robert, Tres Moore, and Anthony Batch finished 4th in a time of 3:20.87. That is
the third time this season these four have broken the school record. The old record was
set in 2007 by the team of Alex Krynski, Steve James, Connor Showalter, and Anthony
Batch. Other great performances came from Anthony Batch in the 800 meter run. His
time of 1:59.24 is a new school record. He becomes the first Penncrest athlete to run
under 2 minutes in the 800 meter race. Matt Bundy equaled his best time ever in the 60
meter hurdles and finished 20th overall. Greg Allison finished the 2 mile race in a time of
10:23.76 to finish 20th as well.
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – April 2009
Katie Durant Wins the Excellence in Teaching Award!
Kindergarten teacher Katie Durant was recently named as Rose Tree Media School
District’s Excellence in Teaching Award Winner by the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union.
Katie was nominated by fellow teachers and parents. Katie is an outstanding teacher
who began her career at Media and moved to Indian Lane two years ago. Katie is being
honored at a dinner this evening at the Drexelbrook and will be awarded $500. Indian
Lane will receive $1,000.
The Budget
We continue our work on the 2009-2010 budget. We are pleased to announce that
currently we are down to a 2.5% millage increase for next year. For those who expressed
concern at our last meeting regarding potential cuts, we are exploring ways to avoid those
final cuts by using stimulus money and perhaps additional fund balance. At the present
time, the Board is committed to having no greater than a 2.5% millage increase while
maintaining a program that will not cut items that directly impact learning. For the
average taxpayer, this increase amounts to a yearly increase of $125.00. For those who
may receive the Homestead/Farmstead offset of property taxes which is predicted to be
around $200, some may experience a slight reduction this year.
Reading Olympics
Several of our schools participated this month in the Delaware County Reading Olympics.
At Glenwood Elementary, The Reading Olympics team in grade three, who had been
reading novels all year, reports that they finally finished reading all 50 novels and
discussed them. They had mock competitions to practice answering questions about the
books. Then, they participated in the actual Olympic competition on April 21, with schools
from around the county. All students on the team were awarded ribbons.
Mobile Science
Kramer Edu-tainment brought their mobile planetarium to Indian Lane offering the
excitement of science! The mobile planetarium is an audio and visual learning dome
developed by Rice University, Houston Museum of National Science along with the
support of NASA. Teachers were able to choose which show they wanted their class to
view. Shows included space science, earth science, history, biology, geology, and much
more.
Media Library is Awarded Grant
We’re proud to announce that Media School is a recipient of the” Picturing America”
Bookshelf grant, which is part of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ We the
People program. The goal of this program is to encourage and strengthen the teaching,
study, and understanding of American history and culture through libraries, schools,
colleges, universities, and cultural institutions. The “Picturing America” Bookshelf features
books selected by the NEH in consultation with members of the American Library
Association and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the
ALA. In honor of National Poetry Month, they held their 6th Annual Poetry Café in the
school library. Students and their families, along with the Media staff and RTMSD
administrators were invited to share and listen to poems.
Awards Aplenty at Rose Tree Elementary
At a recent awards ceremony, 43 students were recognized for Reading for Ronald. As a
result of their efforts, $1,800.00 was raised to support the Ronald McDonald House.
Twenty students were recognized for their participation in Youth Art Month. One student,
Ryder Griffith, was the winner in the Delaware County Black History Month Poster
Contest. Perfect attendance was achieved by 73 students and 1 student, Olivia Stallings,
was honored for her participation in the Intermediate District Band Festival.
Music is Alive at the Lake
The Springton Lake Choruses, as well as a few other classes, had the opportunity to
listen to live barbershop music when the group "Spare Change" from West Chester
visited. Their four part harmonies left both faculty and students musically inspired. The
group even took the time to work with the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade choruses, encouraging
students to sing out in their ensembles.
On March 20, another acappella group, “NOTA,” performed at Penncrest High School
(Their name is an acronym for “None of the Above.”). Former SLMS and Penncrest
student Jamie Bushey is a member of group. In addition to a workshop at Springton, both
choruses combined for an evening performance with NOTA to an appreciative audience
Science Olympiad
We are proud to announce that the Penncrest Science Olympiad won the southeastern
PA regional tournament. Thirty-five high schools from Philadelphia, Delaware,
Montgomery, and Chester counties participated in the event. Penncrest now qualifies for
the state tournament, to be held May 1, at Juniata College. The team earned three gold
medals, seven silver medals, and eight bronze.
Physics Olympics
The Penncrest Physics Olympics team has wrapped up its six month long season with yet
another first place trophy. The Penncrest Physics Olympics team would not have been
possible without the dedication of all the students, as well as their Quartermasters,
Executive Officers, and help from Mr. Malkovsky, Mr.Ciccarelli and Dr. Lombardo.
History Day
Twenty Penncrest students participated in the regional History Day contest at Immaculata
University. Mr. Hobdell and Mr. Nolen are proud to announce that seven Penncrest
students won in their categories and will be proceeding to the state competition.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed. D. Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
April 21, 2009
Subject:
April 21, 2009 – 7:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: John Hanna
_________________________________________________________________________
Present: John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides and Jeffrey Pettit
Also in Attendance: Denise Kerr, Anne Callahan and Grace Eves
1.
2009-10 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Operating Budget
Approve the Delaware County Intermediate Unit Operating Budget for the
2009-10 school year is $7,212,650. Rose Tree Media's share is $74,708.22.
The district share represents no increase over the current year.
Action: This item will move on to the April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
2.
2009-10 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education Funding
and Service Agreement
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 Rose Tree Media’s share estimated
at $1,413,599. The amount is reconciled to actual enrollments after the start of
the school year.
Action: This item will move on to the April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
3.
2009-10 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget
Approve the Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget for the
2009-10 school year in the amount of $10,456,190, which represents a 5.5%
increase over the 2008-09 school year. Rose Tree Media's share is $423,247.
This is an increase from the current year amount of $350,158, due to an
increase in enrollment of Rose Tree Media students in Technical School
programs from 43 students to 50 students based on a three year average
enrollment. This amount is reconciled to actual enrollments after the start of the
school year. 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.
At the regular meeting of the Delaware County Area Vocational Technical
School Board held on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, the above-mentioned budget
was approved and recommended to the districts for their review and action.
Action: This item will move on to the April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
4.
Delaware County Community College 2009-10 Budget
Aprove the 2009-10 Delaware County Community College budget totaling
$88,686,602.
Under State law, the local sponsors’ obligation for support of the community
college’s operating budget is the total operating balance after all other
sources of revenue have been deducted. Each sponsoring school district’s
share of the local sponsor appropriation is equal to its proportionate share of
the total real estate market valuation of all eleven sponsoring districts. The
School District’s Share is $1,158,946. The College’s 2009-10 budget was
approved by the Board of Trustees on March 18, 2009.
Action: This item will move on to the April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
5.
Copier Proposal
The administration has been in the process of reviewing copier needs for the
District and has recommended a 36 month lease with Corrigan Manning for an
approximate annual savings of $80,000.
Action: This item will move on to the April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
6.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612… (Public
School Code section 609) when funds are not available for
a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another other may be made in the last nine
(9) months of the fiscal year by the Board.
FY 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.
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.
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.
Action: This item will move on to the April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
7.
2008-09 Budget Comparison
As of 3/31/09, the District has expenditures totaling $61,188,026, which is
80.19% of the expenditure budget. The district has received $67,705,421,
which is 91.29% of the revenue budget. (See Attachment)
Action:
Discussion
8.
Adjustments to 2008-2009 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
Action:
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
This item will move on to the April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
9.
2009-10 Budget Update
The Board reviewed the proposed 2009-10 General Fund Budget. Mr. Hanna
recommended the additional use of fund balance for the purchase of textbooks
and PSAT testing that had been removed from the budget. The Board gave the
administration the direction to adopt the proposed 2009-10 General Fund
Budget as a tentative budget at the April 23, 2009 Legislative meeting with a
2.5% millage increase. Total expenditures at this time are $78,461,062.
Changes can be made to the proposed budget prior to final adoption at the May
28, 2009 Legislative meeting.
Action: This will move on to the April 23, 2009 Legislative meeting.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on May 12, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
___
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
April 21, 2009
Subject:
April 21, 2009 - 9:00 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: William Montgomery
___________________________________________________________________
Present: William Montgomery, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, Jeffrey Pettit
Also in Attendance: Denise Kerr, Ron Baldino, Dennis Cinni, Don Bonnett, and
Grace Eves
_________________________________________________________________
1. Proposals for Professional Services - Bonnett Associates, Inc.
5 mins.
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
Action: This item will move on to the April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
2. Roofing Project - Rose Tree Elementary School
5 mins.
A Bid Opening was held on April 14, 2009, in the Education Center Board Room.
Construction Contract Award is recommended to Mike Kobithen Roofing and
Insulation, Inc. (See Attachment)
Contractor
Bid Amount - Alternate 2
(Base Bid plus Alternate 1)
Mike Kobithen Roofing
and Insulation, Inc.
$138,650.00
Action: This item will move on to the April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
3. Phase II Renovations – Glenwood Elementary
5 mins.
A bid opening was held on April 15, 2009, in the Education Center Board Room.
Construction Contract Award is recommended as follows: (See Attachment)
Contractor
General Construction
L. J. Paolella
Base Bid
Plus
Alternates
Alternate Bids
$294,795.00
GC-1
GC-2A
GC-3
GC-4
GC-5
$20,109.00
$19,000.00
$59,494.00
$ 4,482.00
$21,656.00
$ 419,536.00
HVAC Construction
Cook’s Service Co.
$164,800.00
M-1
$14,900.00
$179,700.00
Plumbing Construction
Cook’s Service Company
$21,131.00
P-1
$59,734.00
$80,865.00
Electrical Construction
Nickle Electrical Companies
$73,800.00
EC-1
EC-2
$ 2,400.00
$ 8,200.00
$84,400.00
Action: This item will move on to the April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
4. HVAC and Electrical Improvements to Various Schools
5 mins.
A bid opening was held on April 20, 2009, in the Education Center Board Room.
Electrical Construction
Base Bid Plus
Arrell & Snow Electrical Construction, Inc.
E-1
Alternates
$91,435
HVAC Construction Contract: Reject all Bids
HVAC construction contract will be re-bid for each site as a separate project.
Plumbing Construction Contract: Reject all Bids
Action: Rejected bids and Electrical Construction Contract awards will be
recommended at the April 23, 2009 Legislative meeting.
5. 2009 Capital Projects Update – Dennis Cini
5 mins.
(See Attachment)
Dennis Cinni reviewed the status of the 2009 capital projects.
Action: Discussion
6.
Nether Providence Soccer - Use of Fields
5 mins.
A tournament was held at various fields throughout the District at the beginning
of April during inclement weather. As a result fields were damaged. Nether
Providence Soccer has hired a contractor to repair the damage at no cost to the
District. Future use of the fields by Nether Providence Soccer will be reviewed.
Action:
7.
Discussion
Boiler at SLMS
5 mins.
Multiple boiler tubes had pin-hole leaks. The boiler is approximately
four years old. Ron had a meeting with the engineer, who suggested a meeting
with the manufacturer’s representative, Bryant. Bryant’s manufacturer’s
representative is Energy Products. Energy Products removed a tube for
analysis. Ron is awaiting the results of the analysis
Action:
Discussion
8.
Penncrest Athletic Fields
-
5 mins.
Hillside Update
Work is on-going and should be complete with the drier weather next
week.
-
Update on Request by Neighbor
The District is gathering information as it becomes available to discuss at a
further meeting.
Action:
9.
Discussion
Construction Manager Proposal
10 mins
The interview committee will meet to discuss the construction manager
proposals.
Action: Discussion
10.
Public Comment
10 mins
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on May 12, 2009, 9:00 PM.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
April 17, 2009
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – April 14, 2009
Board Members in attendance: W. O’Donnell, P. Barry, J. Pettit, V. Barbato, N.
Fronduti, L. Kinsler-Fox, N. Mackrides, Chair
Also in attendance: A. Callahan
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Mrs. Callahan reviewed the items to be included on the Personnel Section of
the legislative agenda on April 23, 2009.
Action: All items will be included on the agenda of the legislative meeting on
April 23, 2009, for a vote of the full board. Additional items will be added prior
to April 17, 2009, and forwarded to the Board of School Directors for review.
II.
Substitute Teacher Report
Mrs. Callahan presented a report of substitute teacher usage for the
2007/2008 school year and for the 2008/2009 school year, each for the period
September 1 through March 31 of the respective year. Members of the
committee asked for clarification on some items and asked for the costs
associated to be added to the report.
Action: Mrs. Callahan will obtain the requested information and send it to the
Board of School Directors.
III.
Recruitment
Mrs. Callahan presented a report on the history, current practice and cost of
the district’s teacher recruitment program.
IV.
Executive Session
An executive session was held for discussion of matters of personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on Tuesday, May 5,
2009, at 8:45 PM, in the Board Room at the Education Center.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Date:
April 22, 2009
Subject:
April 21, 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, Linda Fox, John Hanna, Jeff Pettit, Bill Montgomery
Others in Attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Linda Bluebello, Grace Eves
OVERNIGHT TRIPS
Penncrest High School students will attend the History Day State Competition at
Millersville University, on May 6 – 7, 2009. The approximate cost to the district will be
$1,650.
Action: Approval will be on the April 2009 Legislative Agenda.
Penncrest High School State students will attend the State Envirothon Competition at
Bald Eagle State Park on May 18 – 20, 2009. The approximate cost to the district will
be $1,000.
Action: Approval will be on the April 2009 Legislative Agenda.
CONTRACTS
Athletic Trainers’ Contract
Dr. Bluebello and Chip Olinger, RTMSD Athletic Director, presented comparative
financial information to the Board regarding Athletic Trainers’ fees from neighboring
school districts. Chip shared the needs/responsibilities of athletic trainers and the
feasibility of utilizing the services of one trainer vs. two. The Board directed Dr.
Bluebello to seek proposals for both one and two trainers from vendors.
Food Services
Dr. Bluebello shared that after a comprehensive review of vendor proposals, the
committee is recommending Chartwells as the Food Service Management Company for
the 09-10 school year pending acceptance by PDE. Dr. Bluebello reviewed the process
and timelines with the Board and clarified questions.
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
Dr. Bluebello presented an update on the district’s current fleet of buses and gasoline
costs. A bus replacement schedule was also reviewed. The board requested additional
information for the May Pupil Services meeting including current utilization of buses,
number of routes, schools serviced, specific maintenance records on each of the buses
and criteria for bus replacement.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be May 12, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at
the Education Center.
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Dr. Angela Gilbert, Director of Teaching and Learning - Elementary
Dr. Steve Taylor, Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary
DATE:
April 14, 2009
RE:
April 14, 2009, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, Nancy
Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Pat Barta, Angela Gilbert, Steve Taylor
Summer Reading 2009
Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Taylor presented the Summer Reading Program for 2009. The
program will be identical to last year’s well-received program at the elementary and
middle school levels. At the high school, a third required reading has been added for
students in level 1 and AP classes. The third reading will create a singular shared
reading experience for students in those classes, it will provide a thematic link from
summer reading to the regular curricula, and it will enhance rigor in these higher-level
classes. Also at the high school level, in grades 9, 11, and 12 new books have been
introduced to replace titles that have not been popular with students. At all levels, the
Summer Reading Program encourages parental involvement through the parental
interview forms. For students with IEP’s, audio books are available for almost all the
titles. Students are assessed on their summer reading when they return to school in
September.
Contracts
ClubZ! Tutoring Services
Dr. Gilbert presented a contract for 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. The goal is to help students successfully complete the
school year by offering assistance to address areas of academic weakness.
ACTION: A resolution for a contract with ClubZ! Tutoring Services will be on the
April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
Associates of Springfield Psychological
Dr. Gilbert reminded the board of the 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. Dr. Gilbert presented
a contract for services by Associates of Springfield Psychological for the completion of
evaluations for RTM students. The Associates of Springfield Psychological provide reevaluations 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.
ACTION: A resolution for a contract with the Associates of Springfield
Psychological will be on the April 23, 2009 Legislative Agenda.
Request for One to One Services
Dr. Gilbert submitted a request for a one-on-one aide for a student with significant
disabilities. This student is currently enrolled in the Autistic Support program at the
Davidson School. He is returning to his home school, Media Elementary, for the 20092010 school year. Based on the symptoms of his Autism diagnosis, he will need the
assistance of a 1-1 instructional assistant throughout his school day. The cost of a 1-1
instructional aide is approximately $35,000. The board had questions about the cost of
tuition this year versus the cost of an assistant for the student next year. Dr Gilbert and
Dr. Barta were asked to explore other possibilities for meeting the needs of this
youngster, including sharing an aide or utilizing an aide no longer needed by another
student. Findings will be presented at the May Teaching and Learning Committee
meeting.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
April 17, 2009
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for April 14, 2009
Chairperson: Mr. Peter Barry
Board Members in attendance: Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, Peter Barry, Veronica
Barbato, Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit, Nancy Mackrides
Also in attendance: Patti Linden, Mack Johnson
Demonstration of Key Features of E-School Plus
Mack Johnson outlined the new features and additional functionality of the upgraded
Student Information System, E-School Plus. He has organized trainings during this
school year as we have run parallel systems during the upgrade. The training modules
have included student demographics, course scheduling, and attendance tracking. The
upgraded software is web-based, which gives the interface a more user-friendly look
and the ability for the user to set up home page preferences according to their usage.
The software now has the ability for the Management Systems Administrator to send
global notifications to users and expand usage to additional staff. Printers no longer
have to be specified and advanced search fields allow more specific data to be
targeted. Student pictures can be uploaded into the system, so that teachers can even
use the system for not only attendance, but also seating charts and identification of
students for substitute teachers. The upgraded software allows for the ability to select a
school year and search for student data, whereas the older system allowed only for the
current year’s data. This new web-based platform offers many new features and
enhances the usability of our student information.
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 5, 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.”
March 26, 2009
April 14, 2009
April 21, 2009
April 23, 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 May 28, 2009, at Springton Lake
Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
2.
3.
Terminations
a.
Professional
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.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
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
pre-employment 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.
IX. New Business
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.
4/23/2009
1
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
2.
b.
c.
IX. New Business
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.
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
Chaperone, at the rate of $125 per event.
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.
2
Prom
4/23/2009
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
B.
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.
2.
Recommend approval of the 2008-2009 salaries of
the Secretaries and Educational Support Personnel
Association effective July 1, 2008. See Attachment B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School History Day State Competition – Millersville
University
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest High School History
Day State Competition trip at Millersville University in Millersville,
PA, on May 6 – 7, 2009.
Background
Penncrest High School students will attend the History Day State
Competition at Millersville University. The approximate cost to the
district will be $1,650.
2.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Competition, Bald Eagle State
Park
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest High School
Envirothon Team trip to Bald Eagle Park on May 18 – 20, 2009.
Background
Penncrest High School students will attend the State Envirothon
Competition at Bald Eagle State Park. The approximate cost to the
district will be $1,000.
IX. New Business
3
4/23/2009
IX.
New Business
C.
2008-2009 Last Day of School
Resolve, the 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.
IX. New Business
4
4/23/2009
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.
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
.
Background
A Bid Opening was held on April 14, 2009, in the Education Center
Board Room. This was discussed at the April 21, 2009 Operations
Committee meeting.
b.
Glenwood Elementary - Phase II Renovations
Contractor
Base Bid
General Construction
L. J. Paolella
$294,795.00
GC-1
GC-2A
GC-3
GC-4
GC-5
(Contract Total)
$20,109.00
$19,000.00
$59,494.00
$ 4,482.00
$21,656.00
$419,536.00
HVAC Construction
Cook’s Service Co.
$164,800.00
M-1
(Contract Total)
$14,900.00
$179,700.00
Plumbing Construction
Cook’s Service Company
$21,131.00
P-1
(Contract Total)
$59,734.00
$80,865.00
Electrical Construction
Nickle Electrical Companies
$73,800.00
EC-1
EC-2
(Contract Total)
Plus
Alternates
Alternate Bids
$ 2,400.00
$ 8,200.00
$84.400.00
Background
A bid opening was held on April 15, 2009, in the Education Center Board Room.
This was discussed at the April 21, 2009 Operations Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
c.
HVAC and Electrical Improvements to Various Schools
Electrical Construction
Base Bid
Plus
Arrel & Snow Electrical Construction, Inc.
$84,685.00
E-1
(Contract Total)
Alternates
$ 6,750.00
$91,435.00
HVAC Construction Contract: Reject all Bids
Plumbing Construction Contract: Reject all Bids
Background
A Bid Opening was held on April 20, 2009, in the Education Center
Board Room. This was discussed at the April 21, 2009 Operations
Committee meeting.
d.
Copiers/Duplicators – District Wide
1.
Lease Agreements – Copiers/Duplicators – All District
Buildings
Resolve, 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
Resolve, 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.
Background
The copier/duplicator units will be replacing current equipment.
The current equipment leases have matured. There will be no
increase to the budget. The upgrade of equipment will result in
a cost savings to the District.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Delaware County Intermediate Unit Operating Budget 2009-10
Resolve, 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.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 21, 2008 Finance
Committee meeting.
2.
2009-10 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special
Education Funding and Service Agreement
Resolve, 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.
Background
The 2009-10 Special Education Funding and Service Agreement was
adopted by the DCIU Board of Directors at the public meeting held on April
1, 2009 in the amount of. This was discussed at the April 21, 2009 Finance
Committee meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
2009-10 Delaware County Vocational-Technical Schools Budget
Resolve, that the School Board approve the Delaware County VocationalTechnical 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.
Background
At the regular meeting of the Delaware County Area Vocational Technical
School Board held on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, the above-mentioned
budget was approved and recommended to the districts for their review and
action. This was discussed at the April 21, 2009 Finance Committee
meeting.
4.
Delaware County Community College 2009-10 Budget
Resolve, that the School Board approve the 2009-10 Delaware County
Community College budget totaling $88,686,602.
Background
Under State law, the local sponsors’ obligation for support of the community
college’s operating budget is the total operating balance after all other
sources of revenue have been deducted. Each sponsoring school district’s
share of the local sponsor appropriation is equal to its proportionate share of
the total real estate market valuation of all eleven sponsoring districts. The
School District’s Share is $1,158,946. The College’s 2009-10 budget was
approved by the Board of Trustees on March 18, 2009. This was discussed
at the April 21, 2009 Finance Committee meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612… (Public
School Code section 609) when funds are not available for
a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another other may be made in the last nine
(9) months of the fiscal year by the Board.
Resolve, that the 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.
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.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
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.
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.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
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-Easter Music Conference.
Background
This was discussed at the April 21, 2009, Finance Committee
Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
Adjustments to 2008-09 Budget
Resolve, 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
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
Subtotal of Changes
Updated 2008-2009 Budget
Background
This was discussed at the April 21, 2009 Finance Committee meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
Proposals for Professional Services - Bonnett Associates, Inc.
Resolve, 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.
Background
This was discussed at the April 21, 2009 Operations Committee
meeting.
8.
Food Service Management Company
Resolve, that the 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.
Background
The district entered the RFP process for Food Service Management
companies this school year. Following PDE’s mandated process and
established timelines, Chartwells will provide school food services to Rose
Tree Media students beginning July 1, 2009 for a period of one year.
9.
Proposed Final 2009-2010 General Fund Budget
Resolve, that the 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.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 2009 Finance Committee Meeting.
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AGREEMENT
Between
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
and
ROSE TREE MEDIA SECRETARIES AND
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION - ESPA
Approved by the Board
of School Directors
For the period
July 1, 2008 through
June 30, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I
PARAMETERS OF AGREEMENT ................................................. 1
A.
Recognition ............................................................................. 1
B.
Modification............................................................................ 1
C.
Separability ............................................................................. 1
D.
Waiver ..................................................................................... 1
E.
No Strike/No Lockout............................................................. 1
F.
Construction ........................................................................... 2
G.
Management Rights ............................................................... 2
H.
Date ......................................................................................... 2
ARTICLE II
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.................... 4
A.
Released Time for Meetings .................................................. 4
B.
Maintenance of Membership .................................................. 4
C.
Facilities .................................................................................. 4
D.
Fair Share ................................................................................ 5
ARTICLE III
WORKING CONDITIONS ............................................................... 7
A.
Personnel File.......................................................................... 7
B.
Vacancies ................................................................................ 7
C.
Due Process............................................................................. 8
D.
Layoffs .................................................................................... 8
ARTICLE IV
LEAVES........................................................................................... 10
A.
Personal-Emergency Leave................................................... 10
B.
Court Appearances ................................................................ 10
C.
Association Leave ................................................................. 11
D.
Bereavement Leave............................................................... 11
E.
Sick Leave............................................................................. 12
F.
Child Rearing Leave ............................................................. 12
G.
Vacation ................................................................................ 14
ARTICLE V
ECONOMIC BENEFITS................................................................. 16
A.
Wages.................................................................................... 16
B.
Insurance Benefits................................................................. 16
C.
Tuition Reimbursement......................................................... 19
D.
Mileage Reimbursement ....................................................... 20
ARTICLE VI
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE.......................................................... 21
A.
Definition of Grievance ........................................................ 21
B.
General Principles ................................................................. 21
C.
Procedure............................................................................... 22
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HOURS OF WORK AND WORK YEAR...................................... 23
ARTICLE VII
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Full-Time Employees............................................................ 23
Winter/Spring Vacations....................................................... 23
Calendar ................................................................................ 23
Overtime................................................................................ 24
Inclement Weather/School Closing ...................................... 24
Temporary Reassignment ..................................................... 25
Change in Job Classification Title ........................................ 26
Holidays ................................................................................ 26
ARTICLE VII
PROBATIONARY PERIOD........................................................... 27
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
SALARIES....................................................................................... 28
SALARIES....................................................................................... 29
SALARIES....................................................................................... 30
SALARIES....................................................................................... 31
A
B
C
D
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ARTICLE I
PARAMETERS OF AGREEMENT
A.
Recognition
The Rose Tree Media School District (School District) hereby recognizes the Rose
Tree Media Secretaries and Educational Support Personnel Association - ESPA
(Association) as the exclusive and sole representative for collective bargaining as
set forth in the certification of the Pennsylvania Labor Board dated December 16,
1986. (PERA-R-86-501-E) as follows: All full-time and regular part-time white
collar non-instructional employees including but not limited to Secretaries, Office
Clerks, Library Technicians, Health Room Nurses, Career Center Technicians,
Technology Assistants, Support Staff I and Support Staff II, and excluding
supervisors, first level supervisors, management level employees, confidential
employees and guards as defined in the Act.
B.
Modification
This Agreement shall not be modified in whole or in part except by an instrument,
in writing, duly executed by both parties.
C.
Separability
If any provision of this Agreement or any application of the Agreement to any
employee or group of employees is held to be contrary to law, then such provision
or application shall not be deemed valid and subsisting, except to the extent
permitted by law, but all other provisions or applications shall continue in full
force and effect.
D.
Waiver
E.
The parties agree that all negotiable items have been discussed during negotiations
leading to this Agreement, that this Agreement constitutes the entire
Agreement between the parties for the duration of the life of the Agreement
and that no additional negotiations on this Agreement shall be conducted on
any item, during the life of this Agreement, whether contained herein or
not, and whether mentioned or discussed or not during the negotiations
preceding the execution of this Agreement.
No Strike/No Lockout
1.
Both parties agree to faithfully abide by the provision of Act 195. It is
mutually agreed that there shall be no strike, as that term is defined under
the Public Employee Relations Act, during the life of this Agreement, nor
shall any officer, representative or official of the Association authorize,
assist or encourage any such strike during the life of this Agreement. The
Association further agrees that it and the members of the bargaining unit
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will not, during the term of this Agreement, engage in a strike, selective
strikes or any other converted effort designed to impair the normal
operation of the School District. It is further agreed that the School District
shall not engage in any lockout during the life of this Agreement.
2.
Should a strike or other concerted effort occur, which is in violation of this
Agreement, the Association, within twenty-four (24) hours following a
request by the Board shall:
a.
b.
F.
Publicly disavow such action, and
Advise the School District in writing that such action has not been
authorized or sanctioned by the Association.
Construction
The Association and the School District agree that this Agreement shall be
interpreted and construed in a manner neither in violation of, nor in conflict with,
any provisions of any statute or statutes enacted by the General Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
G.
H.
Management Rights
1.
The employer hereby reserves to itself the authority conferred upon it by
law. Such authority shall not be deemed to be limited, except by the
express provisions of this Agreement.
2.
It is understood and agreed that the School District, based upon its sound
discretion, possesses the right, in accordance with applicable laws, to direct,
manage and control all operations of the School District including the
direction of the working force and the right to plan, direct, and control the
operation of all equipment and other employees required, to select and hire
employees, to promote, suspend, lay off, demote, or discharge employees,
and to make, apply and enforce rules and regulations, provided only that
such rights shall not be exercised by the employer in violation of the
express provisions of this Agreement.
Date
All Articles in this Agreement, except as otherwise stated, shall be in effect from
July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2012.
ROSE TREE MEDIA
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BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
ROSE TREE MEDIA SECRETARIES
AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION - ESPA
President
President
Secretary
Secretary
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ARTICLE II
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A.
Released Time for Meetings
Whenever any representative of the Association or any bargaining unit member
participates during normal working hours in formal negotiations, grievance
hearings, meetings or conferences mutually agreed upon by the School District
and the Association, he/she shall suffer no loss of pay.
B.
C.
Maintenance of Membership
1.
Any employee included in the bargaining unit for whom the Association
has been certified as the exclusive bargaining agent by the Pennsylvania
Labor Relations Board, and who is a member of the Association or who
joins the Association after the effective date of this Agreement, must
remain a member of the Association for the duration of this Agreement,
provided that any such employee may resign from the Association during a
period of fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement;
provided further that in the event any bargaining unit member, who is a
member of the Association, terminates his employment with the School
District on or before June 30 of any year of this Agreement, such person
may resign from the Association during the period of fifteen (15) days prior
to June 30 of that year.
2.
The Association shall indemnify and hold the School District harmless
against any and all claims, demands, suits or other forms of liability that
shall arise out of any dispute between the School District and a member of
the Association by reason of Action taken by the School District of the
purpose of complying with any of the provision of this article, or in reliance
on any list, notice or document furnished under any of these provisions.
Facilities
1.
Mail - The Association shall be permitted the use of inter-school mail
facilities provided such use does not interfere with regular school mail. It is
understood that the School District assumes no responsibility of any kind
for delivery of any item placed in the inter-school mail.
Bargaining unit members shall be provided with a location in each building
in the School District where their mail can be received.
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2.
Electronic and Voice Mail
The Association is entitled to the reasonable use of the School District's
electronic mail and voice mail systems, if available in the buildings of the
School District for Association business. The Association acknowledges
and understands that use of the electronic mail and voice mail systems are
School District property and such use of those systems is not subject to
individual rights of privacy or confidentiality.
D.
3.
Bulletin Boards - The Association will be entitled to the use of bulletin
board space in each building as designated by the School District.
4.
School Equipment - The Association shall have the use of school
equipment when prior permission has been granted by the building
supervisor. Any materials consumed and any damages done to equipment
or materials by the Association shall be paid for by the Association within
ten (10) working days upon receiving an invoice from the School District.
5.
Building Use - The Association and its representatives, with prior approval,
may be allowed the use of school buildings, for meetings after school
hours. Arrangement for such use shall be made with the Principal of the
building in which the meeting is planned, or with the staff member in
charge of the building. In all such cases, regular instructional and
instructional-support programs of the District shall have priority. In
addition, the Association meetings shall not be held on School District
time.
Fair Share
1.
Effective July 1, 1990, employees in the bargaining unit who are not
members of the Association shall be required to pay to the Association a
“Fair Share Fee” for services rendered as the exclusive bargaining agent, as
provided under Act 84 of 1988.
2.
The School District, on or before October 1 of each year, will provide the
Association with a list of the names and addresses of all bargaining unit
members. The School District will also provide the Association with the
name and address of any employee hired after October 1, such notice to be
provided within thirty (30) days after the date of hire.
3.
By November 1 of each year, the Association shall provide the School
District with names of employees who are non-members of the Association,
the amount of the “Fair Share Fee,” and a payment schedule for the
deduction of the fee. For employees hired after October 1 of each year, the
Association will provide the School District with the amount of the fee and
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a payment schedule for deduction of the fee. The School District will
deduct such fee from the paychecks of each non-member in accordance
with the schedule provided, and shall promptly transmit the amount
deducted to the Association Treasurer.
4.
The Association will indemnity, defend and hold the School District
harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, and plaintiff’s
attorney’s fees awarded as a result of any action taken against the School
District, or other forms of liability that shall arise out of or by reason of
action taken by the School District to comply with the provisions of this
section.
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ARTICLE III
WORKING CONDITIONS
A.
B.
Personnel File
1.
Each bargaining unit member, upon written request, shall have the right to
review the contents of his/her personnel file at a time and place designated
by the School District. The employee shall be entitled to have a
representative of the Association accompany him/her during such review.
2.
No materials derogatory to an employee’s conduct, service, character, or
personality shall be placed in his/her personnel file unless the employee has
had an opportunity to review the materials. The employee shall
acknowledge that he/she had the opportunity to review such materials by
affixing his/her signature to the copy to be filed with the understanding that
such signature in no way indicates agreement with the contents thereof.
Failure or refusal of an employee to affix his/her signature shall not
preclude the report from remaining in the employee’s record. The
employee shall also have the right to submit a written answer to such
materials and his/her answer shall be attached to the file copy.
3.
No item shall be removed from the personnel file of the employee without
the employee’s authorization. No examination shall be made of the
employee’s personnel file by anyone who has not been authorized by the
School District or authorized in writing by the employee.
Vacancies
Whenever the School District determines that it will permanently fill a vacancy
within the bargaining unit it will post a notice for ten (10) calendar days in all
School District buildings prior to filling the position. The posting period may be
reduced upon mutual agreement of the School District and the Association. The
Association’s President shall receive a copy of all such postings. The posting
shall contain the minimum qualifications, skill requirements, hours, wages and job
description. In filling such a vacancy, the School District will give first
consideration to bargaining unit applicants. First consideration is defined as an
interview. In an emergency situation the School District may fill the vacancy
during the posting period and during the interview process.
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C.
D.
Due Process
1.
The School District and the Association expressly agree that the Board and
the Administration shall have the right to discipline an employee for cause.
Disciplinary actions which the Board or Administration may take, provided
that cause exists, shall include, but shall not be limited to, oral reprimand,
written warning, written reprimand, unsatisfactory rating, or dismissal for
cause.
2.
In determining whether cause exists for dismissal, that term shall
specifically include, but shall not be limited to, just cause, or any conduct
or action by an employee which would lawfully provide a proper basis for
dismissal.
3.
In the event that the Superintendent shall recommend to the Board that an
employee be dismissed, that recommendation and the reasons therefore
shall be transmitted, in writing, to the employee involved.
4.
This section shall apply to disciplinary actions only and shall not apply to
retirement, abandonment of contract, resignation, or other changes in
employee status which are indicated by the employee, or which are initiated
by the Board for reasons other than for the purpose of discipline of an
employee for cause. During the probationary period established in Article
VIII, employees shall not be covered by this Article.
Layoffs
1.
In the event of a furlough or layoff of bargaining unit employees,
employees shall be laid off within a job classification based upon their
education, training, skill, job evaluation, job responsibilities and seniority.
The Association, when grieving and/or arbitrating any decision by the
School District concerning who is to be laid off has the burden of proving
that the School District’s decision was arbitrary or discriminatory.
2.
Employees shall be recalled from layoff within a job classification in the
inverse order in which they were laid off. No new employee shall be hired
until all employees on layoff status from that job classification have been
offered the opportunity to return.
3.
Seniority shall be defined as the length of continuous service with the Rose
Tree Media School District in the same classification within the bargaining
unit regardless of full-time or part-time status. Paid and unpaid leaves of
absence shall not count as an interruption of service. Seniority shall start
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on the date of the employee’s hire by the School District in that
classification. Seniority shall be uninterrupted by layoff or furlough for
one (1) year provided the employee returns to work within five (5) work
days of written notification to return to work.
4.
When two or more employees have the same seniority date, the order of
seniority will be determined by lottery.
5.
The School District shall provide to the President of the Association a list
of all of Association members with their years in the School District and
seniority in classification no later than November 1st of each school year.
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ARTICLE IV
LEAVES
A.
B.
Personal-Emergency Leave
1.
Each bargaining unit member shall be entitled to two (2) paid personal days
per year and two unpaid personal days per year without giving any reason.
Individuals shall be required to complete an application for approval of
such leave at least five (5) working days prior to the date of leave or, if it is
an emergency leave, shall notify the appropriate supervisor as soon as
possible and shall complete the application upon return to work. The
supervisor shall make applications available.
2.
Personal days may not be used the day before or the day after a holiday or
the first or last day of the school year except in exigent circumstances as
approved by the School District. Special emergency exceptions may be
granted at the discretion of the Superintendent.
3.
All unused personal days shall be converted to sick days.
4.
Employees may be absent from work for up to three (3) days, singularly or
consecutively, with full pay based upon their regularly scheduled work day
to attend to the illness of a member of their immediate family, child birth or
adoption. Such absences shall be deducted as follows:
a)
From the employee’s personal days; then
b)
From the employee’s vacation days; then
c)
From the employee’s sick days; and then
d)
Without pay.
The leave may be extended at the discretion of the Superintendent.
Court Appearances
1.
A bargaining unit member who is called for jury duty shall suffer no loss in
salary during the period of his/her actual jury service provided that he/she
shall furnish the School District with a statement from the appropriate
Clerk of Courts attesting to the period of such service.
2.
A bargaining unit member who is subpoenaed as a witness by the School
District in a court proceeding, or who is a party to a suit against the School
District as a result of or relating directly to the discharge of his/her duties
shall suffer no loss in salary during the period of his/her appearance in
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court, provided that the proceeding has not been initiated by the employee
or the Association. Such bargaining unit member shall furnish the School
District with a copy of the applicable subpoena together with a statement
from the Clerk of Court attesting to the period of appearance in Court.
3.
C.
Any bargaining unit member who is a party to a suit against the School
District shall not be reimbursed his or her wages that were lost because of
the court appearance.
Association Leave
The President or Vice President of the Association shall be authorized to attend
Association related business meetings, and shall be granted such leave of absence
as is necessary for such purposes, to a limit of five (5) total days per year for the
bargaining unit. Such absences shall not be charged to the employee’s sick or
personal leave. No expenses incident to attendance at such meetings shall be paid
by the School District, and the Association shall pay and reimburse the School
District for the wages of a substitute, during the absence. The Association will
notify the Board, in writing, at least three (3) weeks in advance of any use of
Association leave days.
D.
Bereavement Leave
1.
Every bargaining unit member shall be entitled to a maximum of five (5)
days of leave with pay for the death of a member of the bargaining unit
member’s immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as mother,
father, husband, wife, brother, sister, son, daughter, parent-in-law,
grandchild, near relative who resides in the same household or any person
with whom the bargaining unit member has made his/her home.
2.
Every bargaining unit member shall be entitled to one (1) day leave with
pay for the death of a member’s near relative. A near relative shall be
defined as grandmother, grandfather, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, uncle,
aunt, niece, nephew, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, first cousin or ex-spouse.
3.
In the event that the School District's policy for bereavement leave for
School District employees changes during the term of this Agreement, this
section shall be revised to comport with the terms of the revised School
District policy on bereavement leave.
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E.
Sick Leave
1.
All bargaining unit members shall accrue one paid sick day per month. All
unused sick days shall be carried to the next year and accumulate without
limitation. All or any part of such sick leave may be used during any work
year for illness.
2(a)
Full-Time Employee
Upon termination from employment a full-time employee with a minimum
of ten (10) years service with the School District shall be paid in the
following manner for unused accumulated sick leave:
1.
2.
3.
1-100 days - $30 per day.
101-150 days - $35 per day.
Over 150 days - $40 per day.
The maximum number of days for entitlement to compensation for unused
sick days shall be 200 days.
(b)
Part-Time Employee
Upon termination from employment a part-time employee with a minimum
of ten (10) years service with the School District shall be paid at the rate of
fifty (50%) percent of a full-time employee in the following manner for
unused accumulated sick leave:
1.
2.
3.
1-100 days - $15.00 per day.
101-150 days - $17.50 day.
Over 150 days - $20.00 per day.
The maximum number of days for entitlement to compensation for unused
sick days shall be 200 days.
F.
Child Rearing Leave
1.
An employee who is expecting, or whose spouse is expecting, the birth of a
child, or who expects to adopt a child, and who wishes to continue
employment following a period of absence taken for the purpose of rearing
the child, shall be granted a child-rearing leave of absence without pay.
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2.
An employee who wishes a child-rearing leave of absence without pay
must submit a request for such leave, in writing, to the Office of the
Superintendent not later than forty-five (45) days prior to the proposed
effective date of the child-rearing leave.
3.
The written request for child-rearing leave shall specify the expected date
of birth or adoption of the child and shall specify the proposed period of the
leave.
4.
Approval of a request for child-rearing leave shall be reflected upon the
minutes of the Board and shall specify the period of the leave. The
minimum length of child-rearing leave is forty-five (45) working days and
the maximum length is twelve (12) months, one (1) calendar year. Child
rearing leave must commence no later than thirty (30) days after the date of
birth or adoption of the child. An employee who takes a child-rearing leave
of absence, regardless of length, must return for twelve (12) consecutive
months before becoming eligible for another leave.
5.
An employee who has been granted a child-rearing leave of absence and
who wishes to terminate the leave prior to the approved termination date
may request approval of an earlier termination date. A request for an early
termination of an approved child-rearing leave must be made, in writing, to
the Office of the Superintendent at least thirty (30) days prior to the new
termination date requested or, in an emergency, as soon as possible.
6.
Upon termination of the leave, the School District shall reinstate the
employee to the position held prior to the leave, if available, or to a
substantially equal position if such position is available. If such position is
not available, the School District may offer the employee any other
available position for which the employee is qualified.
7.
Employees on authorized child-rearing leaves of absence without pay,
pursuant to this Article, shall not be considered to be active employees of
the School District during the period of the leave and shall not be entitled to
any benefits, including, but not limited to, salary, fringe benefits, sick
leave, personal leave, or other types of paid benefits, which are granted
active employees. Employees shall neither lose nor accrue seniority or
payrate movement during the leave.
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G.
8.
No employee shall be entitled to a period of absence or leave allowed or
authorized under any other Article of this Agreement during any period of
absence approved under this Article.
9.
Employees granted child-rearing leave may be allowed to remain a member
of School District group insurance plans, as a package, during the leave at
their own expense, subject to approval of the carrier(s), if they request that
they be allowed to remain a member of the plans prior to beginning of the
child-rearing leave. Because the School District pays premiums one (1)
month in advance, the employee must submit monthly premium payments
to the Business Office at least one (1) month in advance of the date that
each premium payment is due.
10.
The time limits expressed in this Section may be waived by written
approval of the Superintendent in the event of extenuating circumstances
which the Superintendent, in his/her sole discretion, deems sufficient.
Vacation
1.
Full-time, twelve (12) month, Secretary III, IV and V, Technical Assistant
II and Office Clerk III employees with ten (10) years service or more with
the School District shall receive twenty (20) days annual vacation. Fulltime, twelve (12) month, Secretary III, IV and V, Technical Assistant II and
Office Clerk III employees with less than ten (10) years service with the
School District shall receive fifteen (15) days annual vacation. All fulltime Secretary III, IV and V, Technical Assistant II and Office Clerk III
employees shall work during school winter and spring breaks. Subject to
supervisor approval, an employee may use vacation days in order not to
work during school winter and spring breaks.
2.
Full-time twelve (12) month Secretary I and II employees with ten (10)
years service or more with the School District shall receive fifteen (15)
days annual vacation. Full-time twelve (12) month Secretary I and II
employees with less than ten (10) years service with the School District
shall receive ten (10) days annual vacation.
3.
Part-time twelve (12) month Secretarial and Office Clerk employees shall
accrue vacation at a pro rata amount based on Section 1 or 2 above.
4.
All vacation schedules will be assigned by the employee’s supervisor
following consultation with each employee.
5.
A maximum of twenty (20) vacation days may be carried over to the next
fiscal year.
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6.
Upon retirement or resignation or termination from employment, except for
willful misconduct, the above employees are entitled to be paid for unused
vacation days up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at employee’s per diem
rate.
7.
All other part-time or hourly employees do not receive paid vacation.
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ARTICLE V
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
A.
Wages
1.
Salary Increases - See Appendices A, B, C and D
At the start of the first year of the agreement (2008-2009) members of the
bargaining unit on the payroll as of June 30, 2008, will move one half (1/2)
of the distance between their current placement on the salary schedule and
the maximum for their current position. At the start of the second year of
the agreement (2009-10), members of the bargaining unit on the payroll as
of June 30, 2008, who remain in the same position held during the 2008-09
school year will move to the maximum for that position.
2.
Starting Wages/Salaries
The School District reserves the right to determine placement of new
employees on the salary schedule. Once the employee has been placed on
the salary schedule, he/she will move one column each year until reaching
maximum. In no case will movement to maximum take more than two
years.
B.
Insurance Benefits
1.
Medical Insurance - Hospital
a.
Coverage - Effective July 1, 2008, the School District shall offer the
following plans:
1.
(Plan 1) -
Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
Option 10/20/70 or equivalent.
2.
(Plan 2) -
Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
Option 10 or equivalent.
3.
(Plan 3) -
Keystone HMO or equivalent.
The School District will pay its share of the applicable
premium for all bargaining unit members who choose Plan 1
and Plan 3 as set forth in section 1.a above. All bargaining
unit members who choose Plan 2 above, must pay the
difference between the applicable premium of Plan 1 and
Plan 2 which shall be collected through payroll deduction.
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b.
Eligibility - All full-time bargaining unit members.
c.
Contribution
Bargaining unit members shall contribute to the premium cost of
Personal Choice Option 10/20/70 or equivalent plan at the rate of:
2008-2009 - 9%
2.
3.
Dental
a.
Contributions
Effective July 1, 2008, each employee shall contribute five dollars
fifty-five cents ($5.55) per month toward the premium cost which
shall be paid through payroll deduction.
b.
Coverage
Basic Delta Dental Plan or equivalent. The School District has the
right to select the insurance carrier.
Dental Supplemental - Oral Surgery
a.
Contributions
The School District shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of
the premium cost for the individual or family plan coverage.
b.
Coverage
Oral Surgery (100% ucr)
Prosthetics ( 50% ucr)
Periodontics (50% ucr)
Delta Dental Oral Surgery Plan or equivalent. The School District
has the right to select the insurance carrier.
4.
Dental Supplemental - Orthodontics
a.
Contributions:
1)
The School District shall contribute one hundred percent
(100%) of the premium cost for the individual or family plan
coverage.
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2)
b.
The lifetime orthodontics benefit shall be one thousand six
hundred dollars ($1,600).
Coverage:
Delta Dental Orthodontics Plan or equivalent. The School District
has the right to select the insurance carrier.
5.
Vision
a.
Contributions:
The School District shall contribute the following amount per month
toward the employee’s subscription: $6.00 per month.
b.
Coverage:
Eye Examination and Refraction Service. Vision Benefits of
America Plan or equivalent. The School District has the right to
select the insurance carrier.
The foregoing medical, dental, orthodontic and vision benefits enumerated
above shall, for the remaining years of this agreement, be the same as those
benefits afforded members of the Rose Tree Media Education Association,
including the same contributions for those benefits as may apply to the
members of that Association.
6.
7.
Life Insurance - All full time employees shall receive life insurance
coverage, at School District expense, as follows:
a.
One-two years of employment
$ 5,000
b.
Three or more years of employment
$10,000
c.
Employees may purchase additional life insurance at their expense if
permitted by the School District’s life insurance carrier.
Disability Income Protection
a.
The School District shall contribute 100% of the employee’s
premium cost for all full-time employees who have successfully
completed the probationary period.
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8.
9.
C.
b.
Full-time employees during their first two years of employment shall
receive approximately 60% (as determined by the insurance carrier)
of monthly salary to a maximum of $1,500 per month after use of all
available sick leave or a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days,
whichever is longer. The disability payment shall continue for one
year. Full-time employees, after the completion of two (2) full years
of employment, shall receive payments until age 65 or until
recovery.
c.
An employee may not receive sick pay and disability pay
simultaneously nor sick pay and worker’s compensation pay
simultaneously nor disability pay and worker’s compensation
simultaneously when out of work because of disability, illness or
injury.
Cost Containment
a.
Each employee who chooses not to elect health and hospital
coverage with the School District shall receive monthly payments in
the amount of $230 per month. This payment shall be the same as
that provided to the members of the Rose Tree Media Education
Association.
b.
If the employee chooses to reenter the plan, the first re-entry shall be
at no cost to the employee. Any subsequent re-entry shall cost the
employee 25% per month of the premium cost for one year.
School District reserves the right to change insurance carriers provided the
coverage is equivalent.
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement shall be a maximum of $6,000 for the first year, $6,500 for
the second year, $7,000 for the third year and $7,500 for the fourth year of the
Agreement with no roll-over of any remaining funds from one (1) year into the
next year. Maximum tuition to be paid to any Association member each year is
not to exceed the cost of three (3) undergraduate credits as measured by the
undergraduate credit costs per credit at Penn State University Main Campus.
All applicants will receive full or partial reimbursement for first course taken each
school year depending on total requests made. Requests must be submitted by
January 31st of each school year. If total requests exceed annual fund maximum,
an average of all requests made will determine reimbursement amount to each
applicant. Remaining annual funds will be divided equally among those
applicants applying for additional courses during the school year then in effect.
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D.
Mileage Reimbursement
Any bargaining unit member who is assigned by the School District to travel will
be reimbursed the rate allowed by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as of July 1
of each year.
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ARTICLE VI
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A.
Definition of Grievance
A “Grievance” shall be defined as a claim or assertion that there has been a
violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
B.
General Principles
1.
Class action grievances may be filed by the Association on behalf of the
employees.
2.
In addition to his/her own appearance in any of the steps listed below, the
aggrieved party may be represented by a third party.
3.
The Association may have a representative at any of the steps in the
processing of the grievance even if the Association is not representing the
aggrieved.
4.
An aggrieved person or his/her designated representative may withdraw the
grievance from the procedure without prejudice at any time.
5.
Failure at any step of this procedure to communicate the decision, in
writing, on a grievance within the specified time limits shall permit the
aggrieved person to proceed to the next step in procedure. Failure at any
step of this procedure to appeal a grievance to the next step of the
procedure within the specified time shall be deemed acceptance of the
decision rendered at that step, thereby waiving any right to proceed to the
next step.
6.
Time limits may be extended by mutual consent of both parties.
7.
No prejudice shall attend any person by reason of utilizing or participating
in the procedures contained in this Agreement.
8.
No documents, communications, or records dealing with the processing of
a grievance shall become part of the personnel file of any of the participants
and shall be held confidential.
9.
In the event any employee or the Association exercises any right of appeal
to court or an administrative agency concerning a subject appropriate for a
grievance under the provisions of this article, they shall be deemed to have
waived the right to institute a grievance based upon the occurrence which is
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the basis for such appeal and any grievance already instituted shall be
barred from further processing if such appeal is filed.
C.
Procedure
The person or persons initiating the grievance, shall present the
Step 1.
grievance in writing, on the Association grievance form to the first-level supervisor
within fifteen (15) working days (exclusive of weekends and holidays) after its
occurrence. The first-level supervisor shall reply to the grievance within five (5) working
days after initial presentation of the grievance.
If the action in Step 1 above fails to resolve the grievance to the
Step 2.
satisfaction of the affected parties, the grievance may be referred within five (5) working
days to the Superintendent who shall reply within twenty (20) working days.
If the action in Step 2 above fails to resolve the grievance to the
Step 3.
satisfaction of the affected parties, the grievance may be referred within five (5) days to
the Board which shall respond within thirty (30) working days.
If the action in Step 3 above fails to resolve the grievance to the
Step 4.
satisfaction of either the Association or the School District, either party may, within
twenty (20) working days, refer the grievance to binding arbitration as provided in
Section 903 of Act 195. The collective bargaining agreement shall constitute the basis on
which the arbitrator shall render a decision. The arbitrator shall be without jurisdiction to
render an award contrary to law or to add to, modify, or remove any term of this
Agreement.
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ARTICLE VII
HOURS OF WORK AND WORK YEAR
A.
Full-Time Employee- All bargaining unit members who regularly work five (5)
hours or more per day and twenty-five (25) hours or more per week shall be
considered full-time. Hours worked per day for all bargaining unit members shall
not exceed seven (7) hours without additional compensation.
B.
Winter/Spring Breaks - All bargaining unit members, except Secretaries III, IV
and V, Technology Assistants II and Office Clerks III are not required to report for
work during winter and spring breaks when school is not in session. Technology
Assistants I may be required to work during winter and/or spring breaks at the
request of the School District upon sixty (60) days prior written notice. If those
days are in excess of the number of work days assigned to comprise the school
year for that year, the employees will be paid per diem based on their annual
salary for that year.
C.
Calendar
Support Staff I
Support Staff II
Career Center Tech
Library Tech
Health Room Nurse
Technology Assistant I
Technology Assistant II
Office Clerk 1
Office Clerk 2
Office Clerk 3
Secretary 1
Secretary 2
Secretary 3
Secretary 4
Secretary 5
Work Year
Daily Hours
Student days**
up to 7 hours as per assignment
Teacher days
up to 7 hours as per assignment
(not to exceed 190 days)***
198 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
198 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
198 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
210 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
261 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
*261 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
*261 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
*261 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
*261 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
*261 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
*261 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
*261 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
*261 days
up to 7 hours per assignment
*
Days include actual days worked, accrued vacation and School District approved
legal holidays. Any ten (10) month Office Clerk 1 shall work 220 days which includes
holidays and winter and spring breaks.
**
Days students are in attendance.
***
Six of these days shall comprise non-student work days.
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Technology I Assistant Work Year
D.
E.
a)
Work year shall comprise no less than 210 days with the work day
comprising seven (7) hours.
b)
The School District reserves the right to change the work year to comprise
261 days for a succeeding year of the agreement. If the School District
elects to change the work year to comprise 261 days, employees who fill
full-time positions in a succeeding year of the agreement shall receive five
(5) transition days (vacation days) with pay and benefit during July/August
in the school year in which the work year comprises 261 days.
c)
Positions established may be a combination of full-time and part-time as
determined by the School District.
Overtime
1.
Every employee shall be compensated for all hours which he/she works.
Every employee who works in excess of forty (40) hours during any work
week shall be paid time and one-half in the position in which the employee
is working at the time the employee performs the overtime work.
2.
Every employee shall be able to compute sick days and/or personal days
only as part of a work week for purposes of receiving overtime pay.
Inclement Weather/School Closing
1.
Secretaries I, II, III, IV and V, Technology Assistants II and Office Clerks
I, II and III shall report to work on those days when school is not in session
or delayed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances
(collectively “Unforeseen Circumstances”) unless the School District
Superintendent (or his/her designee) notifies the employees not to report to
work. Employees who are required to report to work on inclement weather
days shall do so in a safe manner.
2.
If an employee is unable to report to work because of Unforeseen
Circumstances though the School District has not notified the employee
that he/she should not report to work, the employee shall use a personal
day. If the employee does not have any personal days remaining in the
school year, the employee shall use a vacation day. If the employee has no
vacation days remaining, the employee shall have deducted from his/her
pay check the daily wage rate of the employee for each day the employee is
absent from work due to inclement weather.
In the event that schools are closed due to Unforeseen Circumstances,
3.
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Library Technicians, Health Room Nurses, Technology Assistants I and
Career Center Technicians shall not be required to report to work and shall
not suffer loss of any wages by reason thereof. These employees must
make up those days in accordance with the number of assigned work days
for each for the school year.
4.
In the event that schools are closed due to Unforeseen Circumstances, if the
day(s) is made up, Support Staff I and Support Staff II will be paid for that
day(s).
5.
Early dismissal - In the event circumstances occur which cause school
buildings, the Education Center and/or other School District facilities to
close early after the work day has begun, those closings shall apply to
employees in the following manner:
School Buildings:
Whenever possible, employees shall be dismissed not later than one
(1) hour after the last students have left the school building. This
determination shall be made by the school building Principal or his
/her designee.
Education Center and other School District Facilities:
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall make the determination
as to the time when employees shall be dismissed.
No Loss of Pay
No employee shall suffer loss of pay due to late arrival or early
dismissal caused by Unforeseen Circumstances.
F.
Temporary Reassignment
When an employee is assigned, with the Superintendent’s approval, to a higher job
classification than his/her current classification on a temporary basis for more than
ten (10) consecutive days he/she shall be paid at the rate of the higher
classification from the first day of such consecutive work.
G.
Change in Job Classification
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H.
1.
Any employee with one year or more of service who changes job
classification to a higher paying position shall start at no lower than the
employee’s current salary or wages. Placement of the employee on the
wage/salary schedule shall be at the discretion of the School District. The
employee selected shall serve sixty (60) days probationary period in the
new classification.
2.
When an employee transitions to a new job classification while still
remaining in his/her current job classification, should the employee work in
the new job classification more than fifty (50%) percent of the time each
day for more than ten (10) consecutive days, he/she shall be paid at the rate
of the higher classification from the first day of such consecutive work.
Holidays
Beginning in the second year of the Agreement, employees listed hereafter shall
receive one (1) paid holiday designated as Christmas Day. Beginning in the third
year of the Agreement, the same employees shall receive two (2) paid holidays
designated as Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Each employee shall be
compensated at straight time for each holiday based on each employee’s daily pay
rate for that school year. The designated employees are as follows:
Support Staff I
Support Staff II
Career Center Tech
Library Tech
Health Room Nurse
Technology Assistant I
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ARTICLE VIII
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Each new employee who is a bargaining unit member shall be required to serve a sixty
(60) working day probationary period. By the end of the period, the employee will be
notified, in writing, whether he/she will be retained as an employee of the School
District. No employee whose employment is terminated pursuant to this Article shall
have the right to challenge the termination pursuant to Article III or VI.
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APPENDIX A
ESPA SALARY SCHEDULE - 2008-2009 - 3% INCREASE PLUS SSII ADJUSTMENT
Minimum
90%
Support Staff I
Support Staff II
Midpoint
95%
Maximum
$11.48
$13.33
$12.11
$14.07
$12.75
$14.81
Career Center Tech
$28,113.13
$29,674.97
$31,236.81
Library Tech
$28,113.13
$29,674.97
$31,236.81
Health Room Nurses
$28,113.13
$29,674.97
$31,236.81
Technology Assistant I
(10 Month)
$29,817.88
$31,474.43
$33,130.98
Technology Assistant II
$40,122.41
$42,351.44
$44,580.46
Office Clerk I
Office Clerk II
Office Clerk III
$26,711.51
$28,195.48
$29,679.45
$33,732.60
$35,606.64
$37,480.67
Secretary I (General)
Secretary II (Spec Ed Sec)
Secretary III (Elem Princ Sec)
Secretary IV (MS/HS Princ Sec)
Secretary V (Director's Sec)
$28,113.13
$30,219.27
$31,625.53
$32,911.28
$34,196.10
$29,674.97
$31,898.12
$33,382.51
$34,739.69
$36,095.89
$31,236.81
$33,576.97
$35,139.48
$36,568.09
$37,995.67
Employees will move one step each year until they reach the maximum
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APPENDIX B
ESPA SALARY SCHEDULE - 2009-2010 - 3%
INCREASE
Minimum
90%
Support Staff I
Support Staff II
Midpoint
95%
Maximum
$11.82
$13.73
$12.48
$14.49
$13.13
$15.25
Career Center Tech
$28,956.52
$30,565.22
$32,173.91
Library Tech
$28,956.52
$30,565.22
$32,173.91
Health Room Nurses
$28,956.52
$30,565.22
$32,173.91
Technology Assistant I
(10 Month)
$30,712.42
$32,418.66
$34,124.91
Technology Assistant II
$41,326.09
$43,621.98
$45,917.87
Office Clerk I
Office Clerk II
Office Clerk III
$27,512.85
$29,041.34
$30,569.83
$34,744.58
$36,674.84
$38,605.09
Secretary I (General)
Secretary II (Spec Ed Sec)
Secretary III (Elem Princ Sec)
Secretary IV (MS/HS Princ
Sec)
Secretary V (Director's Sec)
$28,956.52
$31,125.85
$32,574.30
$30,565.22
$32,855.07
$34,383.98
$32,173.91
$34,584.28
$36,193.66
$33,898.62
$35,221.99
$35,781.88
$37,178.76
$37,665.13
$39,135.54
Employees will move one step each year until they reach the maximum
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APPENDIX C
ESPA SALARY SCHEDULE 2010-2011 - 3% INCREASE PLUS SSII ADJUSTMENT
Minimum
90%
Support Staff I
Support Staff II
Midpoint
95%
Maximum
$12.18
$14.59
$12.85
$15.40
$13.53
$16.21
Career Center Tech
$29,825.22
$31,482.18
$33,139.13
Library Tech
$29,825.22
$31,482.18
$33,139.13
Health Room Nurses
$29,825.22
$31,482.18
$33,139.13
Technology Assistant I
(10 Month)
$31,633.79
$33,391.22
$35,148.66
Technology Assistant II
$42,565.87
$44,930.64
$47,295.41
Office Clerk I
Office Clerk II
Office Clerk III
$28,338.24
$29,912.58
$31,486.93
$35,786.92
$37,775.08
$39,763.24
Secretary I (General)
Secretary II (Spec Ed Sec)
Secretary III (Elem Princ Sec)
Secretary IV (MS/HS Princ Sec)
Secretary V (Director's Sec)
$29,825.22
$32,059.63
$33,551.53
$34,915.58
$36,278.65
$31,482.18
$33,840.72
$35,415.50
$36,855.33
$38,294.13
$33,139.13
$35,621.81
$37,279.47
$38,795.09
$40,309.61
Employees will move one step each year until they reach the maximum
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APPENDIX D
ESPA SALARY SCHEDULE 2011-2012 - 4% INCREASE
Minimum
90%
Support Staff I
Support Staff II
Midpoint
95%
Maximum
$12.66
$15.17
$13.37
$16.01
$14.07
$16.86
Career Center Tech
$31,018.23
$32,741.46
$34,464.70
Library Tech
$31,018.23
$32,741.46
$34,464.70
Health Room Nurses
$31,018.23
$32,741.46
$34,464.70
Technology Assistant I
(10 Month)
$32,899.14
$34,726.87
$36,554.60
Technology Assistant II
$44,268.50
$46,727.87
$49,187.23
Office Clerk I
Office Clerk II
Office Clerk III
$29,471.77
$31,109.09
$32,746.41
$37,218.40
$39,286.08
$41,353.77
Secretary I (General)
Secretary II (Spec Ed Sec)
Secretary III (Elem Princ Sec)
Secretary IV (MS/HS Princ Sec)
Secretary V (Director's Sec)
$31,018.23
$33,342.01
$34,893.59
$36,312.20
$37,729.79
$32,741.46
$35,194.35
$36,832.12
$38,329.55
$39,825.89
$34,464.70
$37,046.68
$38,770.65
$40,346.89
$41,921.99
Employees will move one step each year until they reach the maximum
32
ESPA 2008-2009 Salaries
10 Month Specialist
BOYLAN
BROWER
COOK
PETERS
SWEENEY
WOLF
Business Clerk I
ESPINOSA
KELLY
MARTIN
MAYER
RAPORT
Business Clerk III
BLAIR
KAMPMEYER
MILEWSKI
PROVENCE
Secretary I
DOUGLAS
KELLY
BATTISTA
BOON
BUTT
COTUMACCIO
DELDEO
HOFFMAN
JAY
KILPATRICK
KING
MORRISON
SAUSMAN
STOKES
STROWBRIDGE
VERICA
WISE
Secretary II
FINSTERBUSCH
ONEILL
Secretary III
BOYER
HEWLETT-ELLIOTT
IANNETTI
REISCHER
Secretary IV
DUFFY
MCCORMICK
Attachment B
CATHERINE
MARION
KATHLEEN
NANCY
DEBORAH
JOYCE
ME
EC
GW
PC
IL
SL
$30,299.51
$30,299.51
$31,236.81
$31,236.81
$30,456.09
$31,236.81
JENNIFER
FRANCES
JOAN
MARTHA
JOANN
PC
RT
GW
ME
IL
$15,682.28
$24,394.01
$24,394.01
$24,394.01
$24,394.01
JUDY L
JEANNE G
SARAH J
FRANCES M
EC
EC
EC
EC
$37,480.67
$36,885.85
$37,480.67
$37,480.67
RACHEL
PATRICIA
KAREN
STEPHANIE
ANITA
CONSTANCE
MABEL J
DEBORAH
ELAINE
LINDA
JOAN
LYNN
JOANN
PATRICIA
JUANITA E
CHARRON
JACQUELINE
SL
SL
EC
PC/ERC
SL
EC
EC
PC
PC
PC
SL
SL
TRANS.
PC
SL
PC
PC
$14,681.62
$30,299.51
$30,740.87
$30,299.51
$15,370.43
$30,299.51
$30,299.51
$31,236.81
$31,236.81
$31,236.81
$30,299.51
$31,236.81
$31,236.81
$31,236.81
$30,299.51
$30,299.51
$31,236.81
MELISSA ANN EC
ERIN
EC
$33,576.97
$31,898.12
DIANE
ESTELLE
SUZANNE
DEBORAH J
ME
RT
GW
IL
$35,139.48
$34,581.74
$35,139.48
$34,581.74
DOLORES
MAUREEN
PC
SL
$36,568.09
$35,987.69
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ESPA 2008-2009 Salaries
Secretary V
MCCLASKEY
GALLAGHER
OWEN
SHEDLOCK
WINTER
KENNEY
Support Staff I
BEROT
DASHKIWSKY
DAVIS
DENSMORE
EMMONS
GALINSKY
GREY
HELLER
HONES
KOECHIG
LINDEN
MEDROW
MILLER
MOSS
MURPHY
MENDOZA-JAYME
MUNDY
NOLAN
NOTT
ONEILL
ONEILL
PIASECKI
PURCELL
RAYMOND
REPICE
ROWLEY
SHEGDA
SPEARS
ZELEZNICK
STOLLSTEIMER
Support Staff II
AUSTIN
BALLANTINE
BLAIR
BLAKE
BLYTHE
BROWN
COYNE
DICANDILO
DOLAN
DOTTS
DOUGHERTY
Attachment B
$37,392.61
$37,995.67
$37,392.61
$37,995.67
$37,392.61
$17,324.04
SHARON
LINDA
NANCY
MARY
LINDSAY T
JEAN
PC
EC
EC
M&O
EC
EC
MARYANN S
VIRGINIA
JEAN
MARY ELLEN
SUZANNE
JOANN
FLORENCE
MEDINA
ELIZABETH
JILL J
ALICE R
PATRICIA
CYNTHIA
ANNE
BETH ANN
M
A
CHRISTINE A
THERESA L
EVAN J
HELEN
CHARLOTTE
SANDRA N
CHRISTINA
ANGELA
LINDA
KATHLEEN P
BETTY JANE
BETHANY
ELIZABETH
IL
ME
SL
IL
SL
GW
GW
RT
SL
IL
GW
PC
PC
ME
PC
ME
ME
IL
PC
PC
PC
RT
PC
GW
SL
PC
RT
RT
PC
IL
$12.55
$12.75
$12.37
$12.75
$11.48
$12.37
$12.75
$12.75
$12.75
$12.75
$12.55
$12.75
$12.75
$12.75
$12.11
$11.48
$11.48
$12.75
$12.75
$12.37
$12.75
$12.75
$12.37
$12.37
$12.75
$12.37
$12.37
$12.11
$12.37
$14.38
ANN
JANET
VICTORIA
LISA
JENNIFER
FLORENCE P
MARGARET
MARIE
EILEEN
MARYDANA
JOANN S
GW
SL
IL
IL
SL
PC
GW
PC
IL
ME
RT
$14.81
$14.81
$14.81
$14.58
$14.81
$14.81
$14.58
$14.81
$14.38
$14.81
$14.81
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ESPA 2008-2009 Salaries
DUFFY
EPSTEIN
Support Staff II
GOLDSMITH
GROPP
GUMIENNY
IMPAGLIAZZO
JORDAN
KEITH
LACOCK
LANG
MANSURE
MARTIN
MATTHEWS
MATTHEWS
MCCARTHY
MORRISON
MUELLER
NATION
OWENS
PERICH
RACHED
SARGENT
SIMONIAN
SKEAN
SMITH
SNYDER
SYCZ
TOMPKINS
TURBERVILLE
WINN
WIZNIAK
WOLF
ZEIGLER
ZIEGLER
Technology Asst. II
DRINKWINE
THEODORE
Technology Asst.
CIMINERA
DAVIS
DEFRONZO
DOUGHERTY
Attachment B
SVITLANA
RICHARD
JOANNE
JULIE A
MARTHA
PATRICIA
DIANE
JOY
CATHERINE
VIRGINIA
JOHN
CYNTHIA L
AMANDA
SUSAN
VERONICA
GERI
RITA MARIE
ISOBEL
LAWRENCE
EUGENIA E
MARY Z
AMANDA
ELISE
PATRICIA
KIMBERLY
BARBARA
GEORGE
DONNA
MARGARET
ADELE
RANDALL S
SHARON
AMY
JENNIFER R
PC
SL
GW
SL
SL
ME
RT
PC
PC
IL
PC
SL
ME
IL
SL
IL
RT
SL
SL
IL
PC
IL
RT
IL
SL
ME
SL
ME
PC
GW
SL
IL
GW
ME
ANDREA
PATRICIA
PC
SL
$44,580.46
$44,580.46
LYNN
LINDA
DEBRA
CANDIDUS A
IL
ME
GW
RT
$33,130.98
$33,130.98
$33,130.98
$33,130.98
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$14.58
$14.38
$14.58
$14.58
$14.81
$14.58
$14.81
$14.58
$14.58
$14.58
$14.58
$14.81
$14.07
$14.81
$14.81
$14.81
$14.58
$14.38
$13.45
$13.89
$14.58
$14.58
$14.58
$14.58
$14.07
$14.81
$14.58
$14.81
$14.81
$14.81
$14.81
$14.58
$14.38
$14.81