ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
February 26, 2009
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Committee Highlights & Liaison Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
II.
Student Liaison Reports
Teaching & Learning
Finance
Operations
Personnel
Pupil Services
Technology
Liaison Reports
Adjournment
Agenda
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Meeting
February 26, 2009
7:45 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
III.
Nancy Mackrides – Former School Board President Recognition
Inauguration 2009 - Rose Tree Elementary School
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of January 22, 2009
Special Legislative Meeting – February 10, 2009
See Attachment G, H, and I
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
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.
Policy # 801 Public Records (Right-To-Know) – Second Reading and
Approval – See Attachment A
New Business
A.
B.
C.
D.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Supplemental Contracts - See Attachments B and C
b.
Student Expulsions
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Future Business Leaders Association – FBLA
State Competition – Hershey, PA
2.
Penncrest High School Chorus – Music Festival, New York City, NJ
3.
Penncrest High School Band – St. Patrick’s Day Parade –
Charleston, SC
Policies
1.
Policy #249 Bullying/Cyberbullying – First Read – See Attachment D
Calendar
1.
2009-2010 School Year Calendar – See Attachment E
Finance
A.
B.
C.
D.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Audit for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008
2.
Budgetary Transfers
3.
Rose Tree Elementary School – Roof Replacement Professional
Services – See Attachment F
Financials for January 2009
Bill lists for January 2009
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XI.
Adjournment
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at 6:30
p.m. prior to the Informational Session of March 26, 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
January 23, 2009
Minutes of the January 22, 2009, Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
Students:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, President
Peter Barry
John Hanna
William O’Donnell
Jeffrey Pettit
Absent: Veronica Barbato, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery
Also in Attendance:
Ron Baldino, Supervisor Maint. & Oper.
Pat Barta, Supervisor of Special Educ.
Linda Bluebello, Dir. of Pupil Services
Eric Bucci, Ass’t. Principal, PCHS
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
Bernadette Dacanay, Home & School
Visitor
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
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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Ralph Harrison, Ass’t. Principal PHS
Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Management Specialist for
SMS and FMS
Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools
Bonnie Kinsler, Transportation Director
Kim McCann-Roller, Info. Tech. Spec.
Chip Olinger, Athletic Dir. PHS
Danielle Penza, Accountant
Steve Quinn, Asst. Principal, SLMS
Steve Taylor, Dir. Sec. Teaching & Learning
Katherine White, Principal, MES
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
1/22/09
The Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media
School District was held on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Springton Lake Middle
School. The meeting was called to order by President Linda Kinsler-Fox.
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2008
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 65
Resolved, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
December 18, 2008.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
III.
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
Presentations and Awards
A.
Riley McGowan, National Finalist – Concert Student Essay Contest
National Finalist
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 66
Resolved, that the Board recognize Riley McGowan who was chosen as a
National Finalist in the world’s largest Concert Student Essay Contest
sponsored by the MENC. Riley is in second grade and attends Rose Tree
Elementary.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, William O’Donnell,
Jeffrey Pettit
None
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
RTMEA – Todd Brown, Teacher SLMS
Healthy Communities Initiative, Dana Riker, Executive Director
Unscheduled Presentations
A.
VIII.
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of January 22, 2009
Superintendent’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of January 22, 2009
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of January 22, 2009
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of January 22, 2009
Scheduled Presentations
A.
B.
VII.
Saving the Biomes – Springton Lake Students: Andy Cramer, Abby
Henry and Gabby Isenberg and teacher, Jo Dizon
Rose Tree Media Residents – None
Old Business
A.
None
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
2.
3.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
General
a.
Supplemental Contracts
b.
Create New Position
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 67
Resolved, that the Board approve the following Personnel section
in its entirety:
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
2.
1.
Pierina
Antonello,
Substitute
termination effective January 5, 2009.
Nurse,
2.
Janet McFadden, Substitute Nurse, termination
effective January 5, 2009.
3.
Deborah
Jowanna,
Substitute
termination effective January 5, 2009.
Nurse,
Non-Instructional - None
Nominations
a.
Professional – None
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
Donna Lomas, Support Staff II, Personal
Instructional Assistant, effective January 23,
2009 at the rate of $13.06 Ms Lomas is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations (cont’d)
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
3.
Allison Koechig, (.5) Support Staff II, Personal
Instructional Assistant, effective January 23, 2009 at
the rate of $13.06. Ms. Koechig is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
General
a.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Paul Graham, Jr., Head Varsity Football Coach for the
2009-2010 school year at the annual salary of
$8,580.00. Salary is subject to change pending
negotiations.
2.
Debra Schnaars, (.5) Night School Director for the
2008-2009 school year at the annual salary of
$2,500.00.
3.
Carley Dillon, (.5) Night School Director of the 20082009 school year at the annual salary of $2,500.00.
4.
Keith Sharp, Art Club Instructor, Glenwood
Elementary School at the annual salary of $156.00.
5.
Craig Casner, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the 20082009 school year at the annual salary of $525.00.
6.
Kathleen Osgood, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the
2008-2009 school year at the annual salary of
$525.00.
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
7.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Game Workers for the 20082009 school year at Springton Lake Middle School:
John Baker Crowd Control and Scoreboard Operator
Marie Carter Crowd Control and Scoreboard Operator
Brian Reilly Crowd Control and Scoreboard Operator
8.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Event Chaperones for the
2008-2009 at the rate of $55.00 per event:
Lorraine Bury
Jacqueline Grossi
Michelle Kirk
Brian Saviski
Diane Swantek
9.
Holly Clark, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the 20082009 school year at the annual salary of $525.00.
10.
Jayne Walker, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the 20082009 school year at the annual salary of $525.00.
11.
Stacy Gallagher, New Teacher Mentor for the 1st
semester at the annual salary of $468.60
12.
Eileen McIntyre, Rose Tree Elementary, Choral
Director for the 2008-2009 school year, at the annual
salary of $1,168.
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Create New Position
1.
Recommend Board approval for the creation of a new
(.5) Special Education Teacher position at Indian
Lane Elementary School.
2.
Recommend Board approval for the creation of a new
(.5) Gift Teacher to be assigned to Rose Tree and
Media Elementary Schools.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
B.
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
Overnight Trips
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Penncrest High School String Ensemble - Music Festival and
Competition – Hershey, PA
Penncrest High School Wrestling Team – Hershey, PA
Boys/Girls Indoor Track – State Track Championships –
Shippensburg, PA
Penncrest High School Student Council – NASC LEAD
Conference, Harrisburg, PA
Penncrest High School Varsity Cheerleaders – UCA Cheerleading
Competition – State College, PA
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Barry seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 68
1.
Penncrest High School String Ensemble – Hershey, PA
Resolved, that the Board approve the Penncrest High
School
String
Ensemble
attending
the
Music
Festival/Competition in
Hershey, PA, on May 8-9, 2009,
at no cost to the district.
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
2.
Penncrest High School Wrestling Team – Hershey, PA
Further resolved, that the Board approve approximately 6
members of the Penncrest Wrestling team attending the
State Wrestling Tournament in Hershey, PA, on March 4-8,
2009. The approximate maximum cost to the district will be
$1,275.00, which includes two hotel rooms and mini-van
rental.
3.
Boys/Girls Indoor Track Team – Shippensburg University,
Shippensburg, PA
Further resolved, that the Board approve the Boys/Girls
Indoor Track team attending the State Track Championships
at Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA, on May 2223, 2009. The approximate maximum cost to the district will
be $750.00, which includes hotel rooms and rental of an
estimated 3 mini-vans.
4.
Penncrest High School Student Council – NASC LEAD
Conference, Harrisburg, PA
Further resolved, that the Board approve the Penncrest High
School Student Council attending the NASC (National
Association of Student Councils) LEAD Conference in
Harrisburg, PA, on March 13-15, 2009. The approximate
cost to the district is $2,084.00, which includes mini-van
rentals, hotel and meals.
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
5.
Penncrest High School Varsity Cheerleaders – UCA
Cheerleading Competition – State College, PA
Further resolved, that the Board approve the Penncrest High
School Varsity Cheerleaders attending the UCA
Cheerleading Competition at Penn State University, State
College, PA, on January 24-25, 2009. The approximate cost
to the district will be $2,760.00, which includes
transportation by district busses, hotel and meals.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
C.
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
Policies
1.
Public Records (Right To Know) Policy #801 – First Read
See Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of January 22,
2009.
2.
Appointment of Public Records Officer
Mr. Hanna moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 69
Resolved, that the Board appoint Grace A. Eves, Director of
Management Services, as the Open Records Officer for the Rose
Tree Media School District.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
D.
Addendum
1.
Student Expulsion
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Barry seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 70
a.
Resolved, that student #21088 be permanently
expelled from the Rose Tree Media School District effective
January 22, 2009, including all activities therein, pursuant to
the waiver of the due process hearing signed by student’s
parents.
b.
Further resolved, that student #50450 be expelled from the
Rose Tree Media School District effective January 22, 2009
for the remainder of the current 2008-2009 school year and
the first semester of the 2009-2010 school year; subject,
however to the student’s performance at the alternative
school placement, the student may be eligible to apply for readmittance to the school district for the start of the 20092010.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing - None
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
2.
Adjustments to 2008-2009 Budget
3.
2009-2010 Proposed Preliminary - General Fund Budget – See
Attachment B
4.
Change Orders
5.
2009 Capital Projects – See Attachment C
6.
Elwyn Davidson School Contract
7.
Devereux Foundation’s Beneto – Day School Programs
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 71
1. Budgetary Transfers
Resolved, that the Board approved the following budgetary
transfers:
FY 09 – 112 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Additional Other Instruction Programs – Salaries
Additional Other Instruction Programs – Benefits
Additional Other Instruction Programs – Supplies
AMOUNT: $35,834.30
TO:
AMOUNT:
Additional Other Instruction Programs – Salaries
Additional Other Instruction Programs – Benefits
Additional Other Instruction Programs – Supplies
$35,834.30
RATIONALE: Transfer needed in order to comply with PDE’s new
account codes for federal programs, such as Title I.
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
FY 09 – 111 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Salaries
Regular Instruction – Benefits
Regular Instruction – Equipment
AMOUNT: $20,296.15
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Other Professional Services
Regular Instruction – Supplies
Regular Instruction – Equipment
$20,296.15
RATIONALE: Transfer needed in order to comply with the 20082009 Accountability Block Grant.
FY 09 – 104 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Textbooks
AMOUNT: $4,755.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Staff Development – Travel
$4,755.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover expenses for Staff
Development travel for Director of Secondary Teaching and
Learning, Reading Supervisor, Art Coordinator, Music Coordinator
and World Language Coordinator.
FY 09 – 107 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
AMOUNT: $4,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Equipment
$4,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed because teachers are increasing
the use of technology for instructional purposes at Glenwood
Elementary.
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
FY 09 – 113 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Technology Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,150.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Staff Development Curriculum – Travel
$1,150.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to place Art and Music Teacher
travel budgets in correct account codes.
FY 09 – 102 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Building Services – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,200.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Building Services – Equipment
$1,200.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Rose Tree Elementary to
purchase a new walk-behind floor burnisher.
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Adjustments to 2008-09 Budget
Further resolved, that the 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
76,105,794.17
76,105,794.17
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
155.00
155.00
PC - Parking Fees
1,820.00
1,820.00
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
150.00
60.00
150.00
60.00
PC - Parking Fees
950.00
950.00
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
195.00
75.00
45.00
64.00
45.00
195.00
75.00
45.00
64.00
45.00
PC - Parking Fees
1,500.00
1,500.00
PC - Vocab Books - Language Arts
PC - PSAT Fees
522.00
39.00
522.00
39.00
Dual Enrollment
PC - Guidance Transcript Fees
3,034.00
68.50
3,034.00
68.50
PC - Field Trip - English
2,160.00
2,160.00
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
550.00
550.00
PC - Vocab Books - Language Arts
178.45
178.45
PC - Field Trip - English
PC - Lab Fee - Technology Education
220.00
25.00
220.00
25.00
Available Fund Balance
Updated 2008-2009 Budget Approved October 23, 2008
Changes to Original Budget
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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PC - Field Trip - Technology Education
PC - Field Trip - Technology Education
PC - Guidance Transcript Fees
104.00
26.00
10.50
104.00
26.00
10.50
PC - Parking Fees
400.00
400.00
Alternative Education Grant
13,194.72
13,194.72
Subtotal of Changes
25,591.17
25,591.17
Updated 2008-2009 Budget
76,131,385.34
76,131,385.34
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
2009 – 2010 Proposed Preliminary General Fund
Budget
Further resolved, that the Board approve the 2009-2010 Proposed
Preliminary General Fund Budget. See Attachment B in Official
Legislative Minutes of January 22, 2009.
4.
Change Orders
Further resolved, that the Board approve the following change
order: Penncrest Athletic Field/Smedley Tract – B & J Excavating
Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $4,752 for landscaping
revisions dictated by Middletown Township.
5.
2009 Capital Projects
Further resolved, that the Board approve the 2009 Capital Projects
Budget which is a total of $1,039,000. See Attachment C in Official
Legislative Minutes of January 22, 2009.
6.
Elwyn Davidson School Contract
Further resolved, that the Board approve a contract for a one-onone instructional assistant for a day student at Elwyn Davidson
School for the 2008-2009 school year. The cost is $154.64 per day
for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year.
7.
Devereux Foundation’s Beneto – Day School Programs.
Further resolved, that the Board approve contracts presented for
the 2008-2009 school year for two students currently enrolled in the
Devereux Foundation’s Beneto – Day School Programs. The
agreements are for the periods of 10/27/2008 to 6/16/2009 (for
C.V.) and 9/15/2008 to 6/16/2009 (for A.T.). The cost is $170 per
day for each student.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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ADDENDUM
X.
Finance
C.
Addendum
1.
Mellon Trust Company – Paying Agent – Series AA of 2009
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 –72
Resolved, that the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree
Media School District, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (the “School
District”) has determined to appoint The Bank of New York Mellon
Trust Company, N.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as paying agent
and sinking fund depositary with respect to the authorization, sale,
issuance and delivery of the General Obligation Bonds, Series of AA
of 2009, in the aggregate principal amount of Six Million Seven
Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($6,705,000) (the "Bonds"), in
accordance with a resolution adopted on February 28, 2008, to
provide funds for and toward a current refunding of this School
District’s outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2002, and
payment of related costs fees and expenses of the School District.
All resolutions or parts of resolutions, insofar as the same shall be
inconsistent herewith, shall be and the same expressly are repealed.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
D.
E.
Financials for December 2008
Bill Lists for December 2008
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 73
Resolved, that the Board approve the following:
Financial Reports
December
December
December
December
2008
2008
2008
2008
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
December
2008 General Fund Bill List
$ 2,157,125.50
December
2008 Imprest Fund Bill List
$
5,348.00
December
2008 Capital Fund Bill List
$
3,842.48
December
2008 1992 Construction Fund Bill List
$
6,075.00
December
2008 Bond Series 2002 Bill List
$
78,185.56
December
2008 Bond Series 2003 Bill List
$
61.370.00
December
2008 Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
194,382.47
December
2008 Bond Series 2007 A & B Bill List
$
4,353.60
December
2008 Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
26,202.86
$ 2,536,885.47
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, William O’Donnell,
Jeffrey Pettit
None
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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XI.
Adjournment
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 – 74
Resolved, that there being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, William O’Donnell,
Jeffrey Pettit
None
______________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
II. Minutes – January 22, 2009
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Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
Director of Management Services
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
From:
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
Date:
February 10, 2009
Subject:
Minutes of February 10, 2009 Special Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Special Legislative Meeting
I.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
In Attendance:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
Absent:
Nancy Mackrides and William Montgomery
Also in Attendance: Denise Kerr, Thomas Kelly, Ron Baldino and
Grace Eves
Meeting was called to order by President Linda Kinsler-Fox.
II.
Springton Lake Agreement
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 - 75
Resolved, that the Rose Tree Media School District Board of School Directors
approve the Agreement between the School District and Stephen and Barbara
Weyler in accordance with the terms and conditions contained therein. See
Attachment G in Official Minutes of the Special Legislative Meeting of February
10, 2009.
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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, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
Internet Access Service Agreement
Mr. Hanna moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 - 76
Resolved, that the Board approve the agreement between Widener
University, Inc. and Rose Tree Media School District to provide Internet
access to the district for a term of three (3) years commencing on July 1,
2009. The agreement also provides for firewall services, content filtering,
domain name services, Internet resource access management, backbone
maintenance services, and collaboration services. The Internet agreement
fee is in an amount not to exceed $22,135.00. See Attachment H in Official
Minutes of the Special Legislative Meeting of February 10, 2009.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
IV.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
Wide Area Network License Agreement
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 - 77
Resolved, that the Board approve the agreement between Sunesys, LLC and
Rose Tree Media School District for the provision of a Wide Area Network
License for a term of three (3) years commencing on July 1, 2009. The
agreement provides for voice, data, and video network connections. The License
fee is in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00, with a one-time installation fee not
to exceed $2,500.00.
See Attachment I in Official Minutes of the Special
Legislative Meeting of February 10, 2009.
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The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
V.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
Adjournment
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2008-2009 - 78
Resolved, that there being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting 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, William O’Donnell and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
_____________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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III.
Presentations and Awards
1.
Nancy Mackrides – Former School Board President
Resolve, the Board recognize Nancy Mackrides for her dedicated
service as President of the Rose Tree Media School District.
Background
Mrs. Nancy Mackrides’ most recent term as our School Board
President has been for the 2007 and 2008 school years. She also
served as President from 2001 through 2003. Being a Board
Member is tough enough, but serving as President brings many
added responsibilities and pressures, all of which Mrs. Mackrides
assumed with grace, intelligence, organization, and skill. Nancy
gave many extra hours of time and energy to this position. Her
genuine commitment to serving our students and to being very
fiscally responsible has and will continue to have positive impact for
years to come.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – February 2009
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Library
Library technician Kathy Cook participated in the second session of this year’s Delaware County
Book Review Program on January 22 at Upper Darby High School. Publishers provide copies of
brand new titles, and librarians may keep those books they review. Mrs. Cook obtained fifteen
recently-published titles for the Glenwood library, including non-fiction, novels, and picture books
valued at over $240.00!
Art
Throughout the months of January and February, Art Club was held for fifth graders at Glenwood.
The club was sponsored by Art Teacher, Keith Sharp, and met every Wednesday afternoon after
school. We worked on a variety of projects, including creating three dimensional animal heads and
framed foil paintings using plexiglass, paint, foil, and recycled old wooden frames.
AGP
Mr. G’s fifth grade classes will create a three-dimensional drawing of their initials, calculating the
perimeter, area, volume, and surface area while looking for patterns. His third grade classes will be
simulating running a corporation, building a rocket, writing checks, balancing budgets and making
predictions, while his fourth grade classes will investigate the habitats of birds in their ecosystems.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring this year in honor of the super bowl. It is a
nationwide canned good drive where young people from all over the country collect canned goods for
those less fortunate. The kindergarten students, with the help of the whole school, collected and
counted over 486 canned goods which was well over our goal of one can per student. The food
collected will be delivered to the Loaves and Fishes food pantry in Prospect Park. A great big "Thank
You" goes out to all those parents and students who helped us reach our goal!
First Grade
The first graders have reached the 100th day! The first grade at Glenwood celebrated this event in
many ways. Each child prepared a poster at home using 100 items, they have been hung in the front
hallway of the school. Activities including 100th Day headbands, song/counting books, and 100th Day
reflection projects were done in each individual classroom. In the afternoon, each class spent 40
minutes in each of the three first grade classrooms doing a different activity. Here, they made
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necklaces using 100 beads, hid a 100 in a picture, and predicted how many exercises they could do
in 100 seconds. What a great day! This month, we will also discuss President’s Day, while focusing
on Lincoln and Washington. We will celebrate Valentine’s Day in individual classrooms on the 12th.
Each classroom is beginning teaching the animals unit in Science and continuing the work already
started in reading, math, writing, and social studies.
Second Grade
Second grade hosted a marketplace as a culminating activity for our economics unit. Each class had
its own marketplace, comprised of individual "stores" owned by each student. Each student was able
to advertise, sell a good or service and change their prices due to supply and demand. Some goods
and services included homemade cards, cleaning desks, and chocolate chip cookies. Students also
deposited and withdrew imitation money from the bank. Each student was able to experience the
interdependence of a marketplace. Mrs. Grace-Green’s Lily Pad celebrated African American
Heritage Month by studying and completing powerpoints of African Americans who contributed to the
American culture. We read books from the library, used encyclopedias and safe places on the
internet to gather information, sort the data, evaluate the important information and produce a
biographical powerpoint. Students were able to present their biographies to the class, and we all
realized the important role that African Americans have in the history of our country.
Third Grade
In February, winners were chosen for last month's writing contest. There were four winners at each
grade level who were recognized and given certificates. Each entry was then sent to the Delaware
County Intermediate Unit for competition at the county level. Then, students switched gears to poetry
writing. All students were working on a piece to enter into a poetry contest. In Mr. Davies's class, the
students have begun their study of land and water in the science lab. They've built model stream
tables, and they are testing the effects of water runoff on landforms.
Fourth Grade
Fourth grade students will have the opportunity of participating in student-led conferences in early
March. They will begin by sharing examples of their work. They will also highlight any perceived
strengths and weaknesses. This format will provide students with the opportunity to take ownership
of their learning and demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate information. Moreover, it will
display the cooperation between parents and teachers through the eyes of the student
Fifth Grade
Students in Mark Paikoff's fifth grade class took a look into award-winning children's literature by
celebrating this year's awards from the American Library Association (ALA) and creating their own
versions of Newbery Novels. Students were able to watch a live broadcast of the awards from Denver
at the ALA's annual meeting using district technology resources. Students were very excited about
this and one called it "The Oscars of kids' books." Students saw books win awards for artwork,
nonfiction content, racial sensitivity and all-around excellence. The top award for children's literature
is the John Newbery Medal. Students then each selected a Newbery medal-winning or honor book
and read them as part of their language arts instruction. The students investigated the qualities that
the Newbery committee looks at including, plot, setting, character, author's style, organization and
presentation of themes. Each of those areas is a focus of Pennsylvania's fifth grade language arts
standards. After reading the books and comparing similarities across the novels, the students created
their own version of the 2010 Newbery-Medal-winning book. They presented their creations in a mock
press conference announcing the winners. The project allowed students to delve deeply into literature
and creatively show their learning while having a great deal of fun. The finished projects were
displayed in the hallways and in the Glenwood library.
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Guidance
In guidance this month we are working on how to calm our bodies down when they are stressed.
Classes have developed calm down strategies to utilize in the moment when they feel stressed.
Older students have been working on positive thinking and how to re-frame situations to help us cope
better with them.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PSSA Preparation
Indian Lane is offering a PSSA Workshop for students after school. The purpose of the workshop is
to give targeted students a boost in confidence and skills before the state mandated tests. Students
were invited to participate through the school’s Instructional Support Team process as part of our
Pyramid of Interventions. Students in grades three, four, and five will be able to participate in small
group instruction for reading, math, and test-taking skills without missing regular classroom
instruction. This project is being spearheaded by IST Martha Phillips and numerous other teachers.
"A Day On, Not a Day Off"
Thanks to the work of parents Liz Tumolo, Carla Moscatelli, Jill Gilbert, and countless others, Indian
Lane students enjoyed a "Day on, not a day off." Students decorated picture frames for residents of
Fair Acres, decorated and filled care bags for families who need to stay at a Ronald McDonald
House, listened to songs from the civil rights era sung by Silly Joe, wrote letters to soldiers overseas,
and collected items for care packages for our troops. Teachers Sue Hendrixson and Karen Venuto
escorted students to Sunrise Senior Living Faciiity to play bingo with residents there. Finally,
teachers Fran Blanchette and Andre Washington helped students with readers' theatre plays about
Jackie Robinson, Harriet Tubbman, and George Washington Carver. With the historic inauguration of
President Barack Obama on the next day, our students enjoyed their role in giving back the
community.
Black History Laser Tribute
Indian Lane kicked off Black History month by watching a 40 minute computer animated “Laser
Show” presented by Prismatic Magic. The Black History Laser Tribute is a musical retrospective
featuring toe-tapping songs form legends, such as Louie Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Chuck Berry, Ray
Charles, and Aretha Franklin. It later evolves into a powerful tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
with his profound “I have a dream” address. Relevant curricular topics include: US history, historical
figures pertaining to African Americans and the importance of diversity and racial tolerance.
Parenting Partners
In conjunction with Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI), Indian Lane hosted the first of several HCI
Parenting Partners workshops designed to increase parenting skills, build parental strengths and
involve parents in their children’s academic success. A team of trained facilitators assist the nine
parents in building practical parenting skills and engages parents in positive leadership. Research
has shown that the better equipped a parent is with effective parenting skills with elementary age
students, the more prepared and effective they will be with parenting their teenagers and dealing with
the emotional issues of that age. Indian Lane hopes to offer the workshops two times each year.
12 Powerful Words
Our P.E. Teacher and his “Not Ready For Prime Time Players” have been introducing the 12 Most
Powerful Words to prepare our students for effective test taking. On the morning Broadcast, Mr.
Frank introduces the word for the week and his back-up message is reinforced by his team of 5th
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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.
Community Chat with Kasey V. & Mr. Harlow
Broadcaster Kasey VanZant interviewed guest community member, Mr. Craig Harlow,
Supervisor Delaware County Voting Machines Department. Mr. Harlow and Mr. Stephen Joyce, the
Judge of Elections for Indian Lane's election, programmed a voting machine for students in grades 25 to vote who they think will win the Super Bowl. At the close of the election, the votes were tallied
and the results were given to us. Indian Lane students and staff predicted that The Steelers will win
the Superbowl. The final tally was 235 votes for the Steelers and 74 votes for the Cardinals. Mr.
Harlow and Mr. Joyce spent a lot of time preparing for their visit and stayed all morning for the
election.
Ice Skating Night
Indian Lane’s Student Council recently hosted a Skate Night at Ice Line in Aston. All proceeds will go
to the Relay for Life in May. More than 100 students and parents turned out and a fun time was had
by all. IL’s Student Council is led by teachers Jackie Arbutina, Sue Hendrixson, and Karen Venuto.
The Skate Night was led by physical education teacher Ron Frank.
Kindergarten
Mrs. Durant's, Mrs. Huebner's and Mrs. McMorrow's kindergarten classes are celebrating the 100th
day of school! They will make fruit loop necklaces stinging ten groups of ten and wear hats they
made with 100 objects attached!
First Grade
First grade celebrated the 100th Day of School on February 11, 2009. The children completed
activities to reinforce place value and counting to 100. We rotated to each others to read a book
about 100 and to complete a 100 Day activity. First grade has been working on an animal
classification unit for science. We have been reading non fiction books on mammals, birds, fish,
amphibians, and reptiles. The children are learning facts for each animal group. The children will be
asked to list a fact or two for each animal group in a log-book. Follow-up activities and games will be
completed after each group as well. We are planning a trip to the Delaware Museum of Natural
History to learn about animal adaptations and habitats.
First grade celebrated Valentine’s Day with heart healthy snacks. We talked about making good
choices with exercises and foods. The children exchanged valentines with their classmates.
Third Grade
Third grade is busy with electricity. We are making complete and incomplete circuits and we are
looking for conductors and insulators within our circuits. The kids LOVE it when the light bulb lights!
They are being very creative finding ways to make a complete circuit given just a battery, two wires,
and a light bulb. Way to go.
Third grade also just complete subtraction with regrouping when there is a zero in the top number.
It's a very exciting thing to learn when, at the beginning of the year, they had no idea what to do.
Multiplication is underway and the students are learning what an array is as well as the first five times
tables. Another milestone for third grade!!!
Third grade is also quilting. As part of the traditions unit in our reading program, each child will
create, baste, and take home a mini quilt. After reading a book called The Canada Geese Quilt, we
will try to incorporate that pattern into our quilts.
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Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade Motion and Design Science Unit: Students explore the physics of motion and to apply
these concepts to technological design. Using plastic construction materials, weights, rubber bands,
and propellers, students design and build vehicles. Students record their designs using technical twoview and three-view drawings. They test how fast the vehicles move and use their findings to
redesign the vehicles to move more efficiently. Cost analysis is one of the students’ design
requirements. As students design their vehicles, they intuitively apply concepts such as friction and
kinetic and potential energy. They also explore the effect of gravity on motion. The unit concludes by
challenging students to solve a design challenge and to present their findings to the class.
AGP
Mr. G’s fifth grade classes will create three-dimensional drawing of their initials, calculating the
perimeter, area, volume, and surface area while looking for patterns. Mr. G’s third grade classes will
be simulating running a corporation building a rocket, writing checks, balancing budgets and making
predictions. Mr. G’s fourth grade classes will investigate the habitats of birds in their ecosystems.
Knitting Club
The knitting club meets every Wednesday after school and is composed of both beginning and
experienced knitters. The beginners are learning the garter stitch and some casting on of stitches.
The experienced knitters are in the process of personal projects and are knitting scarves for WWII
veterans. The girls have many talents, and they look at this time as a time to catch up on what their
friends are working on and talk about knitting (and other things!). Thanks to Mrs. Venuto and Mrs.
Arbutina for organizing this great club!
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Celebrating Black History Month
The Black History Month banner on display in Media School’s atrium reminds us all to reflect on the
achievements and contributions of our nation’s African American citizens. Throughout Black History
Month, which is celebrated each February, members of the H.O.M.E. team will make all-school
broadcasts of short biographies that highlight the accomplishments of African Americans. The No
Place for Hate committee has provided each classroom with a copy of Sweet Land of Liberty, a
picture book that tells the story of little-known civil rights activist Oscar Chapman and his role in
Philadelphia singer Marian Anderson’s concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Teachers will be reading and
discussing this wonderful picture book with their classes. Near the end of the month, Kala Moses
Baxter from the Arden Theater will present “Black Magic,” a show that uses acting, dance, and music
to travel through time in African American History. Media Elementary takes pride in celebrating Black
History Month.
Media Mustang Pride
Media Mustang Pride was on display at the Wachovia Center on Saturday, February 7, as Josh
Mason, a third grader in Mrs. Harrison’s classroom, performed the National Anthem on his steel drum
at the start of the 76ers game. Josh was totally awesome. He was calm, cool, and collected; the
crowd went wild! Thanks to all the Media families who came to the game to cheer Josh on.
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Internet Safety Assembly
“You can’t take it back…” Those were the words spoken to our fourth and fifth grade students on
Thursday, February 5, at the beginning and end of an assembly presented by PA State Trooper Jon
Sunderlin. Trooper Sunderlin presented valuable Internet safety information that helped our students
gain a better understanding of cyberbullying, protecting your identity while online, knowing what steps
to take if you become an Internet victim, and the potential consequences for inappropriate Internet
activities. Trooper Sunderlin encouraged the students to involve their parents in their Internet usage
practices and to make responsible choices regarding the activities in which they choose to engage.
He reminded them that once you post message or photographs online, you can’t take them back.
PSSA Writing Assessment for 5th grade students
All fifth grade students took the PSSA Writing Assessment from during the week of February 9. The
untimed tests were administered in the morning of each day. Students were assessed on their
knowledge of grammar mechanics and conventions, and in their ability to write informational,
persuasive, and narrative essays. Mr. Murphy, guidance counselor, is Media’s test coordinator.
February Featured Artists of the Month
Paige Goldberg, Grade 1: Winter Landscape; Kirsa Emmons, Grade 2: Year of the Ox; Joshua Luo,
Grade 4: Self-Portrait with Objects. Please stop by the office to enjoy and appreciate the work of
these budding artists! Two students have newly framed artwork that will soon be on display in the
school hallway; Alexandria Sadler, Grade 1: My Favorite Game; Katharine Koethe, Grade 2: Owl.
Kindergarten
The students in Mrs. Hooven’s and Mrs. Connell’s kindergarten classrooms participated in a video
conference, coordinated by Mike Clark at Penncrest, with the Indianapolis Zoo. The video conference
was very engaging and was paired with the students’ reading The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett.
The kindergartners also celebrated the 100th day of school. Parents assisted in round robin sharing of
activities, and the students shared 100 Day projects they made at home with their families.
Grade One
The first grade students teamed up with the children in second grade to celebrate the inauguration in
January. The children moved through four classrooms, stopping at the same stations President
Obama and Vice President Biden did on their way to Washington, DC on the Saturday before
Inauguration Day. On their stops, the children learned more about our new president and his family,
the job of the president, the presidential oath, how a bill tries to become a law, the inside of the White
House and much more. By the end of the activity, the children walked away with a bill they would try
to pass, a copy of the oath President Obama took, facts about the Obama family, and a picture with
our new president - whom Mrs. White so graciously escorted around the school.
Grade Two
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 was a tremendously exciting day for the first and second graders at
Media Elementary. Of course, it was the Inauguration Day of Barack Obama as the 44th President of
the Untied States of America. Everyone wore red, white and blue to school. Then first and second
grade students worked together in groups to learn about Barack Obama and his family, parts of the
inaugural process and the responsibilities of the President. Brenda Millette read a book about Barack
Obama's life and Sandi German and Jayne Walker helped students put facts about his life on old
fashioned train cars, simulating the Obama family's train trip from Philadelphia to Washington D. C.
Kathy Callahan and Hans Kalbach explained the meaning of the oath of office and why it is so
important. Then students made presidential ties with the oath of office written on them. Dana Welc
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and Arlene Taylor used a Brainpop video to show the jobs that the President had to do. Then
students "became" President for a moment, thought of a good bill, like having Earth Day once a
month to clean up the planet, and then “signed" it into law. Pictures of signing the bills into law are on
Arlene Taylor's website under Inauguration Day. The children did watch the actual oath of office being
taken by Mr. Obama too. What a day for the children to remember!
Grade Three
All of the third grade classes just completed the lessons focusing on respect and harassment. We
reviewed school policy and procedures for students on issues such as harassment and bullying. We
discussed preventative behaviors. Students examined the value of compliments and respectful
behavior. Role playing activities were used to help students better understand how to handle these
situations. We identified behaviors that are considered harassment. These issues will continue to be
addressed throughout the year in our classes to help create a positive learning environment.
Grade Four
Ms. Coulter and Ms. Deady continue to team-teach the science unit of Motion and Design. Mrs.
Seaner assigned a project for the Northeast states in social studies. The children made a tri-fold
folder and presented their projects in oral presentations. Mrs. Gruber assigned a social studies
project for the Midwest states, with a focus on using various types of research materials and citing the
sources in a bibliography. All of the classes were involved in a unit on the inauguration. We watched
this historic event live on television. All classes studied measurement and geometry in math, and
were using real-life situations to make the concepts more relevant.
Grade Five
The fifth grade students are preparing for the upcoming Writing PSSA’s through individual
student/teacher conferences, practice tests, and review sessions. Aaron Goldfarb and Tina LovelandSmith attended Delaware Valley Minority Student Achievement Consortium (DVMSAC ) seminar on
Cultural Awareness and how this helps to close the achievement gap. Students continue to work on
gathering and organizing information for their research projects. Students are utilizing Inspiration to
create concept maps and outlines. Claire McGeehan and Tina Loveland-Smith attended a full day
Arcadia Inclusion Institute workshop at Penncrest High School. Tina presented information to the
group on the instructional approaches which are being used at Media School to foster an inclusive
environment and to improve student achievement.
AGP (Gifted Support) – Gr. 1 - 5
Third grade students created a three dimensional model, poster, or PowerPoint presentation to teach
others about a National Park that they researched. Students previously wrote and typed a research
report on a chosen park. Students made oral presentations with their projects to their classmates and
parents in class at the end of January. Fourth grade students worked in teams of four to create
board games using knowledge gained on a virtual trip along with the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Each student wrote about 15 game questions and answers, and then teams made the game boards,
directions, playing pieces, etc. Students traded games and played against each other. These
students are now rehearsing for an historical musical play that they will perform in a few weeks about
Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery. Fifth grade students wrote, story-boarded and filmed
videos warning others of a self-selected catastrophic event in the form of a public service
announcement.
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Music
What are the hippest third graders in the district doing this month? They are posting on the “Queen B
(and more)” Blog page. It is accessible through Mrs. Verdeur’s homepage and is available for
registered users of the RTM website. The students from the elementary schools have a forum to
discuss their new classroom instrument – the Soprano Recorder. Be sure to log in and check out;
post your own comment if you dare! Snow outside, snow inside: Many of the grade one music
activities for February involve snow. A hands-down favorite is a blues piece titled “Shoveling” which
tells the story of a child who wants to play in the snow on a coveted “snow day” off from school. The
students demonstrate active listening while setting the story details in order using pictures. They take
home their story boards and do a retell for the families (hopefully over a cup of hot cocoa!)
Library
Mrs. Matusow applied for a grant, jointly sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities
and the American Library Association Public Programs Office, entitled, We the People Bookshelf on
“Picturing America.”
From the website of the NEH:
The We the People “Picturing America” Bookshelf is the literary complement of NEH’s Picturing
AmericaSM visual arts project. Instead of paint, marble, silver, or glass, words are the media used to
portray significant themes in American history and culture. Readers are invited to steer their way
across the continent by river with Lewis and Clark in 1802, travel the railroad with Robert Lewis
Stevenson in 1879, or drive along the open highways with John Steinbeck and his dog Charley in
1960. Through the life and poetry of Walt Whitman emerge powerful images of the Civil War and
Abraham Lincoln; through the life and lens of Dorothea Lange we witness the impersonal forces and
human faces of the Depression. “Picturing America” is the sixth We the People Bookshelf program
sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. It will be distributed to 4,000 school (K-12)
and public libraries. The National Endowment for the Humanities is proud to offer this program in
cooperation with the American Library Association. Libraries will receive The Bookshelf—a collection
of seventeen classic hardcover books for young readers, all related to the “Picturing America” theme.
In addition, libraries will receive three of these books in Spanish translation, two “Books for Readers
of All Ages,” and materials for programming, including bookplates, bookmarks, and posters. NEH will
award a “Picturing America” Bookshelf to 4,000 school (K-12) and public libraries in spring 2009.
Art
Second grade students created paintings with paper cuttings in honor of the Chinese New Year of the
OX. A selection of these paintings is on display at Margaret Kuo’s Peking Restaurant on State Street
in Media.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Second Grade
Halfway Day was a "whole" lot of fun for second graders at Rose Tree Elementary! The purpose of
Halfway Day was to celebrate our halfway point of this school year, the 90th day! Students
participated in five learning centers, which exposed them to the concept of one half: at the Half Price
Toy Sale, students used play money and a cash register to calculate the sale price of various toys at
50% off; students stamped out half a dollar as many ways as they could; students used measuring
tapes to measure designated objects around the room and then used a calculator to divide by 2 to get
half the measurement; students enjoyed a book called Give Me Half and then completed an activity
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sheet and, finally, students used vinyl letters to determine if symmetry was shown. Students brought
one half of an object to see that one half can look many different ways. They also brought a
collection and worked with classmates to calculate half the number. Homework included a Half Foot
Hunt where children had to find things at home that measured half a foot and a writing assignment
where they had to tell when one half can be a "good" and a "not so good" thing. Now, second
graders can confidently apply this knowledge to the concept of other fractions.
Music
Second grade student Riley McGowan was selected as a National Essay Finalist of the Music
Educators Nations Conference Association. He will be featured in the National World's Largest
Concert in March that will be aired all over the Nation. Other local winners from Rose Tree
Elementary are Louis Croquette (5th grader) and Allison Cavanaugh (4th grader.) All of the above
students read their essays at the Winter Concert. 5th grade students Louis Croquette, Cali Holber,
and Atira Nair were selected to represent Rose Tree Elementary in the 2009 Elementary Songfest to
be held at West Chester East High School on Friday, April 3rd to celebrate “Music in Our Schools”
month.
Inclusion and Co-Teaching at Rose Tree
As part of our Arcadia Team Action Plan we have been examining our own data and level of inclusion
at Rose Tree. We are really moving forward with this type of delivery of instruction. On any given
day at RTE there will be at least 34 instances of some form of co-teaching happening. Co-teaching
occurs twice as often in language arts as in math. We have identified 6 forms of co-teaching that
occurs regularly at RTES. They are as follows: one teach/one observe, station teaching, parallel
teaching, alternative teaching, teaming, and one teach/one assist. Fortunately, the most common
forms are alternative, station and parallel teaching which are the most effective forms. Co-teaching
promotes differentiated instruction, more access to teacher/adults for all students, more opportunities
for students to engage in discussion and responses to questions, better self esteem, and a sense of
accountability for all.
90 Children Participate in MLK Day at RTE
After listening to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his famous “I have a dream speech,”
(performed by a guest speaker from Hedgerow Theater) the children began their day of service. A
multitude of activities were offered for the students and their families to participate in: Operation
Rose Tree (a collection program for troops serving in Iraq), working on items for the women’s’ shelter,
helping at the fire house, collecting and delivering items to the SPCA, volunteering at Martin’s Run
senior facility, and the Ethel Mason day care. We even had a family from West Chester join us.
They read about our activities on the website and decided Rose Tree was the place to be! The
children really gave back to the community through their service. A special thanks to PTG President,
Karen Potts and her committee for putting together this great day.
Relay for Life
Rose Tree sponsored a Relay for Life Pajama Day to raise money for this great cause. Students and
staff had a great and comfortable time in their PJs and slippers! The student council organized this
successful event.
Promoting Healthy Choices
Several parents volunteered to work with the Rose Tree Media Food Service Department to acquaint
our students with different foods. For our first “tasting” this year, the students were offered a selection
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of cheeses. The parents sliced cheddar and goat cheese for the students to sample. Many students
were surprised that the soft white cheese they were enjoying was goat cheese!
Teamwork Assembly
Students in grades 3, 4 & 5 were treated to a special assembly hosted by the Philadelphia Flyers and
Phantoms hockey players. They viewed videos that talked about teamwork, education, attitude and
motivation. The students really had a great time and received activity books, bumper stickers and
more to help them remember what they learned in this motivational assembly.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Art
When Ms. Sycz’s eighth grade students complete comparing and contrasting an art work from the
Middle Ages with a work from the Renaissance, students will follow with a reading about the art of the
Renaissance. This will lead into a unit on creating a sculpted clay figure portraying a specific
character. Students will strengthen clay skills learned in previous years at the same time learning to
create and use a variety of forms in the introduction into sculpting the human form. Grade seven
students having started a new printmaking lesson. Students are now using the elements of line and
shape that were used in the previous nonobjective painting lesson but are now using these elements
to create realistic images. When three solid drawings are completed, students will be choosing one to
be the bases of a relief print. At this point students will investigate the qualities of the printmaking
process. Since the completion of their clay pottery, grade six students have explored how the
elements of line and shape are the foundation of drawing complicated images using an image of a
bird as the subject. After this image is colored, student will then compare and contrast the element of
form with shape by creating a sculpture of a bird. Students may choose to come in for extra help to
create an elaborate background for their sculpture if they so desire.
Sixth graders in Mrs. Going's room are barreling through their Relief Sculptures based on the history
of the Aztecs. They will be on display this month! Some of the more unusual Suns will be
photographed and sent in to the show “Sunday Morning " since their trade mark logo is a sun and we
will see if they can be shown on TV. Stories are being written to emphasize the characters of the sun
captured by the students in cardboard and specific paint colors! Seventh grade is immersed in a
review of the Elements of Art. After reading from the text, a design assignment is underway to help
emphasis each of the 7 elements. It is very interesting to see each and every student ”ponder" for a
few moments deciding what to do next, where to place the next design, what colors to use, etc.
Eighth grade is completing a formal study of the art of the Illuminated Manuscript and will be
transitioning into a three dimensional figure study. This unit will highlight the works of Michelangelo as
compared to August Rodin and finally compared to Constance Brancusi.
This will complete the unit for renaissance Art History for the eighth grades!
Mrs. Prior’s sixth graders are learning the fundamentals of clay through a lesson that involves the
slab construction of clay houses. Seventh graders have finished a color and design unit which
included designs made with color pencil, paintings, and pastels. Some of the work has included self
assessments to reinforce the vocabulary used. They are now participating in the Holcomb Alcohol,
Tobacco and Other Drug Awareness calendar contest. Eighth graders have been brainstorming
ideas for their clay sculptures and will soon begin work on the much anticipated sculptures. Please
take a chance to view the variety of art in the hallways which includes the color and design projects,
charcoal and pencil portraits, as well as manuscript designs with inspirational quotes.
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Library
Mrs. Motley attended the Delaware County Book Review session at Upper Darby High School on
January 22. Here she selected the second group of books for this school year for which she reads
and writes reviews in exchange for receiving the newly published titles for at no cost to the SLMS
Library. Books selected for January totaled $355.49. She also attended a Webinar of approximately
an hour and fifteen minutes that highlighted the features of the 9.0 version of the Follett Destiny
software that our district libraries use. In addition to features of 9.0, plans for the new Destiny Quest
interface were also highlighted. Sign-on for the live on-line presentation was facilitated through
Microsoft Windows Meeting and audio was provided via a special telephone connection. Mrs. Motley
prepared and delivered four PowerPoint presentations to Mrs. Newsome’s language arts classes.
These featured biographies she book-talked prior to their selecting titles to read for “book brags.”
Students then had the opportunity to select a project which included four project choices: (1) Create a
timeline which included at least 12 important dated from their person’s life. (2) Dress up as the
subject of your biography and share with the class a two to three minute speech about yourself and
accomplishments. (3) Create a children’s picture book about the subject of your biography. Each
page must have both a picture and some informational text. (4) Design a Power Point presentation
sharing what you learned about the subject of your book, including clip art and/or pictures.
Mrs. Motley also prepared a PowerPoint presentation for Mrs. Hudak’s language arts class featuring
biographies for book talks that she selected in collaboration with Mrs. Hudak. Interesting well-written
biographies were selected with specific students in mind. She presented lessons to all sixth grade
students entitled a “Cook’s Tour” of SLMS Online Resources. This provided students with a behind
the scenes look at the many advantages and special features that our resources offer to student
researchers. This lesson was followed up by a review and scavenger hunt in which students had to
find items such as a map of the Philadelphia Airport and tell at which terminal they would ask to be
dropped off if they were taking a Delta flight? Prizes were offered (books of course!) to make the
experience more memorable.
SLMS Library has received materials about the annual Delaware County Library Bookmark Contest
as well as the Young Poets of Delaware County Competition. The Poetry Contest materials have
been distributed to the language arts teachers. The entries are being collected at the desk in the
library and Mrs. Motley will take them all directly to the library office the day before each deadline.
Math students from Mr. Twiss’s eighth grades researched how specific math skills can be used in
professional, academic, or industrial settings. Skills included higher level math such as trigonometry,
geometry, and algebra. Two page essays with accompanying bibliographies and tables were the end
products. Ms. Morris’s sixth grade social studies classes researched Middle Eastern religions and
produced diagrams demonstrating understanding of their various elements. Mrs. Auerbach and Mr.
Reilly’s seventh grade social studies classes researched the Lewis Clark Expedition. Students
created a portfolio which included a journal, wildlife and vegetation discoveries, locations along the
way, and accounts of Native American encounters. AGP Challenge students continued to spend
three periods a week working on the research for their independent study projects.
Math
The sixth graders continue to review and prepare for the PSSA's in March. They have recently begun
studying Geometry in the Connected Math Program. The current textbook, titled "Shapes and
Designs," investigates the properties of polygons as well as the side and angle relationships of
regular and irregular polygons. The unit continually connects to the real-world by asking students to
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find and describe places where they see polygons of particular types and to puzzle over why those
particular shapes are used. The seventh graders continue to review and prepare for the PSSA's in
March. They have recently begun an in-depth analysis of ratios, percents, and fractions in the book
"Comparing and Scaling." Students are learning to develop flexible understanding, skill, and
disposition in using strategies for comparing quantities. The unit confronts students with a series of
mathematical tasks that encourage them to make decisions about the quantities relevant to each
task, how those quantities can be compared most usefully, and what information is provided by
various quantitative comparisons. Pre-algebra classes have been working through a unit focusing on
the difference between rates and ratios. They have also solved similar triangles and percent
equations as demonstrations of proportional relationships. Next the group is moving towards
probability, geometry, and measurement units as we continue to work towards our state test. Algebra
classes recently learned 8 new properties, all relating to exponential functions. These properties are
used to help efficiently simplify expressions with exponents, both positive and negative. Manipulation
of exponents becomes an intricately crucial role in pre-calculus and calculus classes.
Physical Education
Sixth grade classes have had the opportunity to experience a variety of activities including a weight
room introduction, hockey, and basketball. In the weight room the students learned about the
different machines that are available for them to use. In addition, they were given instructions on safe
weight training practices and how simple weight training exercises at their ages can be beneficial. In
hockey, students were instructed on proper stick handling techniques and safety instruction. In
basketball, the students had the opportunity to learn basic fundamentals of basketball, and apply
them to game-like situations. The seventh and eighth grade classes have been participating in a
basketball unit where they have been working on a variety of skills. They have had the opportunity to
use there skills in a 4 on 4 half court tournament. In addition to playing in this tournament, the
students had to complete a team assignment. Within this assignment each team member was
responsible to complete a specific job that connects with another school subject. Students had their
choice of completing a social studies, artistic, musical, language arts or mathematical job. This
activity gave the students the ability to see the additional strands of a physical activity and have the
students see that there are other possibilities. In addition, the seventh and eighth grade classes have
been working in the weight room, aerobics and hockey. In the weight room unit, the students have
been learning about identifying muscle groups and how caloric expenditure works in regards to how
diet and exercise can affect one another.
Science
Seventh grade science classes are investigating static electricity. This investigation includes electro
scopes, electrostatic pendulums, Electrophoresis, Leyden Jars, Van de Graff generators, among
other equipment to further the student’s knowledge in this exciting subject area. In eighth grade this
month, we are working on moving further along into exploring chemistry. We have been working on
becoming familiar with the periodic table, understanding how ionic and covalent compounds are
formed, being able to name compounds and learning how to balance chemical equations. We are
using wipe boards and Fruity pebbles to show movement of electrons, and students have been peer
tutoring in small groups to reinforce some concepts. Later this month, we will be using our new
knowledge of chemistry to demonstrate chemical reactions, predict products and test for the presence
of various gasses, using inquiry-based hands-on lab activities.
Social Studies
The Sixth Grade Social Studies classes have been preparing for their annual trip to the U.S.
Holocaust Memorial Museum. The students have been learning about the results and implications of
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World War II and the Holocaust. The students have been hearing personal stories and writing
poetry to help them construct their own understanding of what happened. The Seventh Grade Social
Studies classes have finished up their study of Lewis and Clark by applying their learning in creative
journal entries written by the explorers. Now, the classes will focus on slavery and emancipation.
The eighth Grade classes recently finished their middle ages unit which included detailed study of
castles, life in medieval towns. Students closely examined the effects of the crusades and utilized
technology in order to bring history to life!
Special Education
In eighth grade language arts, the students completed a compare/contrast writing project focusing on
two different endangered species of turtles. We just began a new reading unit entitled "Hard to
Believe." The students are reading 4 pieces of nonfiction text challenging them to think critically as
they identify facts about unusual occurrences. The students are reading the historical fiction novel,
Number the Stars, to coincide with the study of Europe and The Holocaust and the sixth grade trip to
The United States Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. at the end of the month. The
students completed pre-reading internet research. To interact with the text, the students are
maintaining double entry journals. As a culminating activity, they will complete poems based on
favorite characters from the novel. Odyssey Math is currently being used in the learning support
math classroom. Odyssey Math is a computer based program in which students log-on
independently and complete various lessons on their instructional level. Each student has different
lessons which are automatically created based on their MAP scores. In the eighth grade
Spanish/resource class, students are learning about the similarities and differences between schools
in the U.S. and schools in Spanish-speaking countries. Students are developing skills to talk about
their school day, favorite subjects, and extracurricular activities. The special education department
continues to engage in dialogue with building-level and Education Center administration regarding
possible changes to literacy and mathematics programs. At the February 13 in-service, teachers and
administrators will discuss the future direction of various special education programs and services.
World Language
Mr. McKay has been helping students with online multimedia lessons as part of his option this year
and to enhance the World Language and Spanish curriculum. Students are able to view video
segments that are videotaped in class along with accompanying online activities in order to provide
another "access point" in their learning. The multimedia lessons are designed using the free web
authoring tools of Michigan State University's CLEAR resource center. Mr. McKay plans to have
students authoring their own online content soon in order to help one another and to meet the
Communities Standard. He recently offered a FLEX workshop on using these tools. Examples can be
seen on the RTMSD website at http://www.rtmsd.org/74417061793053/site/default.asp
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Martin Luther King Observances
On Friday, January 16, 2009, The Human Relations Club presented a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. during an all-school assembly planned for 6th period (9th and 10th graders) and 7th period
(11th and 12th graders). The theme for the program was "A Year of Change: from a Dream to
Reality," and included photos, video, and student performances which traced the dream of America's
Founding Fathers through to the American dream for our future.
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Mr. LoBiondo accompanied a team of 10 Penncrest students to Philabundance to serve in the spirit of
Dr. King. In addition to the thousands of cans that arrive each week at the North Philadelphia
warehouse, the more than 12,000 cans that Penncrest had contributed to the WMMR Campout for
Hunger in December needed to be sorted and processed for distribution throughout the region. Mr.
Harrison accompanied a team of 20 students to a Delaware County Housing Coalition project home
in Chester.
The Penncrest PTG accompanied a team of 20-25 students to Sterling Health Care & Rehabilitation
Center on Orange Street in Media. Students had the opportunity to organize and run games, lead a
service project for our troops, lead a craft project, take memorable photos and be a big part of
creating a special day for the Sterling residents.
Course Selection Night
On Tuesday, January 20, several hundred parents and students attended the PHS annual course
selection program. Mr. Harrison, Grade 9 Assistant Principal for the Class of 2013, and Mrs.
Graham, Grade 9 guidance counselor, presented an overview of course offerings and planning
considerations for the current eighth grade. All other attendees visited the course selection fair in the
cafeteria, at which faculty representatives from all areas of study were available to answer individual
questions related to course content, materials, and expectations.
Inauguration Trip
Forty-two students, accompanied by Mrs. Staiger, Mrs. Woodward, Mr. Ludwig, and Mr. Hobdell
successfully battled the cold and the huge crowds and were a part of the historic Inauguration of our
44th President, Barack Obama. As all the plans came together, the group enjoyed the thrill of
standing in the shadow of the Washington Monument to hear the words that were spoken and view
the Swearing - In Ceremony and Inaugural Address from the Jumbotrons scattered about the
National Mall. Later that evening, they all dressed up for an Inaugural Ball that was held in Greenbelt,
Maryland. Our students not only looked wonderful, but danced the evening away with students from
21 other states. While Inauguration Day was the highlight of the four day trip, the group also visited
Arlington National Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, and the National Mall to tour some of the Monuments and
the Smithsonian Institution Museums. Despite huge crowds of people everywhere and lots of traffic
jams and road closures which caused many changes to the planned itinerary, everyone had a
wonderful time and will always remember being a part of this historic event!
Emanon
The Penncrest High School Emanon Players presented their production of Philadelphia playwright
Michael Hollinger’s Red Herring. This romantic-comedy-murder-mystery-spy-thriller took a witty look
at love, marriage, the Cold War, and Communism. The production was directed by Mr. Kevin Nolen
and designed by Mr. Bok Read. The cast and crew include Emanon members Katie Nolen, Mike Still,
Corinne Donnelly, Matt Bussy, Gwen Shumar, and Mike Kazanjian, as well as dozens of Penncrest’s
Emanon Players.
Rotary Students of the Month
Paul Axelrod (senior) and Katherine Ferguson (junior) are the Media Rotary Club Students of the
Month for January. They were recognized at a luncheon at the Towne House in Media.
KYW Newstudies Program
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Julie Davis, class of 2010, and Jessica Maroney, class of 2009, will represent Penncrest in the 2009
KYW Newstudies program, starting February 6. The Newstudies program allows students who are
interested in broadcasting the chance to spend six Saturday mornings learning the tools of the
profession from station managers, editors, reporters, and news anchors. The culmination of the sixweek "mini internship" is a news story about their school and/or community that the students
research, write, and record. All students participating in the program are also eligible for a $2,000
scholarship or a paid summer internship in the KYW 1060 newsroom. Davis and Maroney applied for
the program that is open to interested Oral Communications students.
Alumnus Visits Language Arts Classes
Penncrest alumnus (class of 1995) and current Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist John Gonzalez
recently returned to Penncrest and met with over 250 Language Arts students to talk about his
experiences as a Lion, the road from high school to the sports desk at the Inquirer, and what it's like
to work for a major daily newspaper. Gonzalez praised the changes that have occurred at the high
school (paved driveways and re-constructed wings with walls instead of just overhang roofs) and told
the students he felt "very prepared" after Penncrest for the course work he encountered in college.
He also encouraged them to seize opportunity wherever they found it and not to be afraid to pursue
possible career goals, even while still very young. He cited his own personal example of deciding as
a freshman that he wanted to write about sports, and then pursuing every possible opportunity to do
so: working on the student newspaper, taking a job at the Delaware County Daily Times while still in
high school (and working his way up to reporter), and then following a career that took him south to
Dallas and then north to Boston before he found his way home.
Mother Daughter Book Club
The Mother Daughter Book Club met for a lively discussion of Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand
Splendid Suns.
LifeSmarts Competition
Students in Penncrest’s Financial Management classes earned runner-up status by placing 10th in the
LifeSmarts state-wide competition sponsored by the PA Attorney General’s office. Forty-seven teams
across the state competed in an on-line competition of questions in the areas of personal finance,
consumer rights and responsibilities, technology, health and safety, and environment.
Indoor Band Competition
The Penncrest Band hosted its Fourth Annual Indoor Band Competition. The event is sanctioned by
the Tournament of Bands (T.O.B) and featured more than 30 of the regions best Indoor Drum Lines,
Color Guards and Twirlers.
Music News
The following Penncrest band members have successfully moved on to PMEA Region VI Band:
Eddie Sundra, carinet; Chris McNulty, bari sax; Matt Koveal, trumpet; Jim Doyle, French horn. The
Penncrest Band presented its Winter Concert which feature the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and
Wind Ensemble of Penncrest as well as the Springton Lake 8th Grade Band.
Music Assembly
Penncrest had an opportunity to host the Chestnut Brass Company in an assembly for music
students. The Grammy winning Chestnut Brass Company has earned international acclaim for
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brilliant performances on modern and historical brass instruments. Since beginning as a street band
in Philadelphia in 1977, they have performed in North and South America, Europe, the Caribbean,
and Asia. This extraordinary diversity of repertoire and instrumentation enables the Chestnut Brass
Company to offer a variety of exciting, entertaining and innovative programs. Their outstanding
educational program Hot Air: the Story of Brass Instruments was one of three programs selected by
the Kennedy Center for the Arts for a live web broadcast. The program was renewed for inclusion on
the Kennedy Center website. The CBC can be heard on the Sony, Newport Classic, Crystal and
Musical Heritage/Musicmasters labels. Selections from CBC recordings have been included on
several documentaries ranging from A House Divided for PBS, to Pinehurst, the History of Golf. The
ensemble presented their "Hot Air" program for us, essentially the same thing they did for the
Kennedy Center.
It was interactive and educational, featuring instruments of various time periods and connections to
their culture.
Hi-Q
The Penncrest Delco Hi-Q team has won the 2008-2009 regular season Hi-Q competition. The
championship match will be played at Penncrest on Tuesday March 3 at 9:30 am against two
opponents to be determined by upcoming semifinal playoff contests. Over the last 21 seasons,
Penncrest has competed in the championship contest 18 times.
American Math Contest
Approximately 40 students participated in the American Math Contest. This is a 25 multiple choice
question contest of "out of the box" type of questions. No calculators are permitted. Schools
throughout the country also participated. Results should come in within the next two weeks.
Hopefully we will have some students qualify to move on to the second round held in late March.
Dances
A Valentine’s Dance was held for students on February 13. The Soph Hop took place on February 20
The theme for the dance was Mari Gras.
World Language Department News:
All PHS language students participated in the annual RTM language contests. Tuesday, Results to be
announced in early March.
Over 30 students, parents and staff members celebrated the French holiday of Chandeleur, at La
Belle Époque restaurant in Media. The dinner was sponsored by the PHS French department, but
open to all PHS students.
Students involved in the 2009 French Exchange trip to Avignon, France have begun their weekly
preparation meetings. Twenty six students and 3 teachers will leave for France on Thursday, March
19th and return on Thursday, April 2nd.
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed. D. Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
February 10, 2009
Subject:
February 10, 2009 – 8:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: John Hanna
_________________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: John Hanna, Jeffrey Pettit, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, William O’Donnell,
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti and William Montgomery
Also In Attendance: Pam Baker, Denise Kerr and Grace Eves
__________________________________________________________________________
1.
Taxpayer – school tax bill
A taxpayer previously expressed interest in coming to the Finance Committee to
discuss his tax bill. The taxpayer did not appear.
Action: Discussion
2.
Barbacane Thornton & Company – Pam Baker, CPA, will present the results of the
audit for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008.
Pam Baker reviewed the results of the 2007/2008 audit of the District’s financial
statements. She commended the professional growth of District Accountant, Danielle
Penza, on her thorough understanding and preparation of the financial statements of
the District. She also commended Business Office Supervisor, Roxanne Schupp, on
working collaborative with Danielle Penza on the District’s capital asset management
system. Ms. Baker noted the general fund’s increase in fund balance. The District’s
strong fund balance is an indicator of the District’s stable financial position. A strong
fund balance will contribute to favorable borrowing conditions in the future. She
mentioned there maybe challenges in the next 2-5 years due to current economic
condition. Mr. O’Donnell commended the
2.
Barbacane Thornton & Company – Pam Baker, CPA (continued)
Administration on decreasing administrative expenses in 2007/2008. He also noted
$31,600 loss in the food service fund.
Action: Acceptance of the 2007/2008 financial statements will take place at the
February 26th Legislative meeting.
3.
Tractor Donation – Delco/Chesco Men’s Senior Baseball League
The Delco/Chesco Men’s Senior Baseball League will donate a tractor to the District. It
is a 2004 Murray Select 17.5 horse power, 42 inch cutting blade with an approximate
value of $800. It will be used to nail and mat drag the baseball field at Penncrest. The
League will have the tractor serviced before it arrives. Ron Baldino will remove the old
tractor, which is no longer useable and use it for parts and a training tool.
Action: The committee accepted the donation.
4.
Right to Know fee schedule
Maximum amount allowable fees as set by the State will be charged. Fee schedule
must be reviewed biannually.
(See attachment)
Action: Fee schedule will be reviewed in July
5.
2008-09 Budget vs actual comparison
As of 1/31/2009 the District has expensed 69.33% of expenditures and has received
88% of revenue.
(See attachment)
Action: Discussion
6.
2009-10 Budget – brief update
Revised first look of health care to be presented at March DCIU Business Manager’s
Meeting. There may be a decrease. IU Special Ed, IU and Tech School budget
information became available last week and will be reviewed this month. Debt for
Springton Lake project will be monitored. The District may not need to borrow money
until the later half of 2009/2010 depending upon an updated draw schedule. There are
on-going reviews of staffing needs and department expenses. The Governor
presented the State’s proposed budget recently. Some grants have been eliminated.
On-going review of proposed state revenue will continue.
6.
2009-10 Budget – brief update (continued)
Exceptions have not been posted on PDE’s website. The original availability date was
December 31, 2008. The website now states available mid February. We need to
advertise by February 26th of intent to file for exceptions. The District filed for
exceptions last year and used a small portion of the exceptions. At prior Finance
Committee meetings District Financial Advisor, Ken Phillips, recommended the District
use exceptions for the Springton Lake Project.
Action: The District will advertise by February 26th of its intent to file for exceptions.
7.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public School code section 609) when
funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9) months of the fiscal year by
the board.
FY 09 –127 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Learning Support – Supplies
Learning Support – Textbooks
Learning Support – Equipment
AMOUNT: $52,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Other Professional
Services
$52,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to reallocate IDEA funds to the
proper accounts.
FY 09 –126 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Learning Support – Supplies
AMOUNT: $5,219.89
TO:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Salaries
Learning Support – Benefits
Learning Support – Equipment Rental
Learning Support – Travel
Learning Support – Educational Software
5,219.89
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to reallocate IDEA funds to the proper
accounts.
7.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –117 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Technology Supplies
AMOUNT: $3,775.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
$3,775.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Elementary Teaching and Learning to
purchase MP3 Players and CD Boom boxes for all four elementary schools.
FY 09 –128 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,550.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Visiting Artists
Program
$1,550.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Springton Lake Middle School to pay for the
February 25, 2009 performance of Key Arts Productions.
FY 09 –130 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Travel
$1,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Penncrest High School monthly travel
expenses.
Action: Transfers will be moved to the February 26th Legislative meeting.
FYI: Bus bids will be advertised the week of February 9th for the purchase of three 10
passenger vans, three 48 passenger buses and two 72 passenger buses. There will be
trade-ins of five 48 passenger buses, two 72 passenger buses and one 7 passenger van.
.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on March 10, 2009 at 8:15 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:
February 10, 2009
Subject:
February 10, 2009 - 9:00 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: William Montgomery
___________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: William Montgomery, John Hanna, Jeffrey Pettit, Veronica Barbato,
Peter Barry, William O’Donnell, Linda Kinsler-Fox, and Nancy Fronduti
Also In Attendance: Don Bonnett, Dennis Cini, Ron Baldino, Denise Kerr and
Grace Eves
_____________________________________________________________________
1.
Construction Manager Timeline: Don Bonnett
(20 minutes)
Don Bonnett discussed the complexity of a building project the size of the
Springton Lake Middle School Project as it relates to multi-prime contracts. A
construction manager will be working with contractors on a daily basis using their
knowledge, experience and depth to manage and keep the project on track. This
will reduce risk for the District. The construction manager will perform a cost
estimate, which will serve as another review of the costs for the project. Assisting
in the bidding process and working closely with the District’s architect, Don
Bonnett, is another responsibility of the construction manager.
Interviews for construction manger will take place in the early part of March. The
interview committee consists of Veronica Barbato, Bill O’Donnell, John Hanna,
Peter Barry, Dr. Kerr and Grace Eves. The committee requested the person who
will be on site daily should also be present during the interview process . Funds
have been budgeted for a construction manager. Four construction management
firms will be contacted and invited for interviews. They are Reynolds Construction
Management, D’Huy Engineering, Granary Associates and Cini Consulting
Services.
1.
Construction Manager Timeline: Don Bonnett (continued)
John Hanna inquired about alternates to the project. Grace Eves will provide this
information in the near future after consulting with Don Bonnett.
Action: Discussion
2.
Update on 2009 Capital Projects – Dennis Cini
(10 minutes)
Dennis Cini will award contracts in April, May and June.
Action: Discussion
3.
Professional Services Contract in the amount of $12,800 for Roofing Resources
for the roof replacement at Rose Tree Elementary
(5 minutes)
(See attachment)
Action: Moved for board approval at the February 26, 2009 Legislative Meeting
4.
Update on Phase II of the Construction Renovation project at Glenwood
Elementary
(10 minutes)
Dennis Cini will seek alternates to Phase II renovations at Glenwood. Contracts
to be awarded in March.
Action: Discussion
5.
Maintenance Department – truck purchase
(5 minutes)
Funds have been budgeted in the Capital Reserve account for the purchase of a
replacement truck. The truck will be purchased through a state contract.
Action: Purchase will take place through a state contract
6.
Domestic hot water boiler purchase for Indian Lane – Ron Baldino
(5 minutes)
Ron discussed the need to replace domestic hot water boilers at Indian Lane
Elementary School with high efficiency modulating units, which are gas
powered. Gas powered units have a quick heat recovery. The units have a one
year warranty. Work will commence as soon as possible.
Action: Discussion
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on March 10, 2009, 9:15 PM.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
February 19, 2009
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
Board Members in attendance: J. Hanna, P. Barry, V. Barbato, J. Pettit, L. Fox
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr, A. Gilbert, S. Taylor, one member of the
community
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
The committee reviewed the items to be placed on the agenda of the
Legislative Meeting of February 26, 2009. Mrs. Callahan noted that there
will be some additions to the agenda prior to the February Legislative
Meeting.
Action: All items will be placed on the agenda of the February
Legislative Meeting.
II.
2009-2010 School District Calendar
Dr. Taylor reviewed with the committee the proposed district calendar
for the 2009-2010 school year. The calendar follows the same format as
the 2008-2009 school district calendar.
Action: The proposed calendar will be placed on the agenda of the
Legislative Meeting of February 26, 2009, for a first reading.
III.
Community Concern
A member of the community addressed the board about the proposed
number of students per class at Media Elementary School for the 2009-
2010 school year. Dr. Kerr responded to the gentleman and gave him a
chart of the proposed class sizes for the elementary schools for 20092010. These class sizes are subject to change as we continue to receive
registrations and as we go through the budget process.
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 March 2, 2009, at
8:45 PM in the Education Center Board Room.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Linda Bluebello
Date:
February 12, 2009
Subject:
February 10, 2009 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Fronduti
Board Members in Attendance: Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Peter Barry,
Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox, John Hanna, Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit
Others in Attendance: Denise Kerr, Linda Bluebello, Patti Linden, Steve Taylor
OVERNIGHT TRIPS
Penncrest High School Students in the Future Business Leaders Association will attend
the State Competitions in Hershey, PA, on March 30 – April 1, 2009. The approximate
cost to the district will be $1,479.00
Action: Approval will be on the February 2009 Legislative Agenda.
The Penncrest High School Chorus will attend a Music Festival and Broadway Show in
New York City, NY, on April 24 – 25, 2009. The approximate cost to the district will be
$75.00, which is a one-day substitute teacher fee.
Action: Approval will be on the February 2009 Legislative Agenda.
The Penncrest High School Band will perform in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and tour
Charleston, SC, on March 11 – 15, 2009. The approximate cost to the district will be
$225, which is for a substitute teacher for 3 days.
Action: Approval will be on the February 2009 Legislative Agenda.
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP EXPENDITURES
As per Board request, Dr. Bluebello prepared an accounting of the PHS School
Sponsored Student Activities Account and the PHS School Sponsored Athletics
Account. Information was shared regarding funding sources for co-curricular activities,
field trips and various athletic events.
POLICY
Dr. Bluebello and Patti Linden reviewed the first draft of Policy #249 – Bullying &
Cyberbullying with the Board. (This policy is mandated by the PDE.) Some of the
language in the policy was clarified and minor revisions were made.
Action: Policy 249 will be on the February 2009 Legislative Agenda for first read.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE CODE
Dr. Bluebello shared the addition of Bully/Cyberbullying to the RTMSD Student
Discipline code. The recommendation was made to include these offenses in Levels 2,
3 and 4 so that the language of the Student Discipline Code and the
Bullying/Cyberbullying Policy were congruent.
UPDATES
Food Services RFP
Dr. Bluebello reviewed the events of the Wednesday, February 4th, walk-through by
representatives from four interested food service management companies. All
proposals are due by Monday, March 2, 2009.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be March 10, 2009, at 7:00 pm at
the Education Center.
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Dr. Angela Gilbert, Director of Teaching and Learning - Elementary
Dr. Steve Taylor, Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary
DATE:
February 13, 2009
RE:
February 12, 2009, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance:
Hanna, Jeff Pettit
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John
Also in Attendance: Susan Evans, Angela Gilbert, Denise Kerr, Steve Taylor
Recommendations of Penncrest Grading Committee
Dr. Evans and Dr. Taylor continued the presentation begun in January of
Recommendations of the Penncrest Grading Committee. Dr. Taylor recapped the
recommendations discussed in January and presented the remaining recommendations,
as follows:
AP courses should earn an additional .5 weight when calculating GPA and class
rank. This change should be implemented beginning with the class of 2012.
Exam days should 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.
Grades should be reported as numerical values to the first decimal (e.g., 93.6)
rather than as letter grades on the report card.
Dr. Evans and Dr. Taylor provided background and rationale for each of the
recommendations and answered the Board’s questions about each.
The Board will continue discussion of the numerical grading system at the March
Teaching & Learning Committee meeting. Pending the outcome of that discussion, a
resolution will appear on the March Legislative agenda.
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.”
January 22, 2009
February 10, 2009
February 12, 2009
February 26, 2009
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel
at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Informational Session of March 26, 2009, at Springton
Lake Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
Policies
1.
Public Records (Right To Know) Policy #801 – Second and
Final Read - See Attachment A
Resolve, that the Board approve the Public Records (Right
To Know) Policy #801. The proposed policy was discussed
at the January 2009 and February 2009 Finance Committee
Meetings.
Background
The committee reviewed revisions to Policy #801, Public
Records. The revisions were made to bring the policy in
compliance with the current law.
VIII. Old Business
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
2.
Nominations
a.
IX. New Business
Professional
Non-Instructional
Professional
1.
Susan Coyne, Long-Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher, effective January 26, 2009, at the annual
salary of $49,182, Master’s/Step 1 to be pro-rated for
the second semester. Ms. Coyne received her
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Cabrini
College. She is assigned to Glenwood Elementary
replacing Marianne Whiteman who was on leave and
has now been reassigned on a temporary basis.
2.
Berit Haahr, Long-Term Substitute Reading
Specialist, effective February 9, 2009 at the annual
salary of $49,182, Master’s Degree/Step 1 to be prorated. Ms. Haahr received her Bachelor’s Degree
from Bryn Mawr College and her Master’s Degree
from Cabrini College. She comes to us from Upper
Merion Area School District where she has served as
a Reading Specialist. She is assigned to Rose Tree
Elementary replacing Cathy Poulos who has been
reassigned. NOTE: Ms. Haahr is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Jason Lazarow, Homebound Instructor for the 20082009 school year at the rate of $44.00 per hour.
4.
Casie Gaebler, Long Term Substitute Social Studies
Teacher, effective February 23, 2009 at the annual
salary of $44,202, Bachelor’s/Step 1 to be pro-rated.
Ms. Gaebler received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Immaculata University. She is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School replacing Maureen Auerbach who
is on leave. NOTE: Ms. Gaebler is being hired
pending
completion
of
her
pre-employment
paperwork.
5.
Elizabeth Battista, Director of Summer School, 2009
at the annual salary of $4,000.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
6.
b.
IX. New Business
Al Heinle, Assistant Summer School Director, 2009 at
the annual salary of $3,000.
Non-Instructional
1.
George Truesdale, Grounds/Maintenance, effective
February 17, 2009 at the rate of $17.20 per hour. Mr.
Truesdale is assigned to Maintenance and Operations
replacing Carl Holland who was reassigned. NOTE:
Mr. Truesdale is being hired pending completion of
his pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Laura DelCasale, Support Staff I, effective February
10, 2009 at the rate of $11.14 per hour. Ms.
DelCasale is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary
replacing Chris Nolan who was reassigned. NOTE:
Ms. DelCasale is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Frank Finsterbusch, Grounds/Maintenance, effective
February 23, 2009 at the rate of $17.20 per hour. Mr.
Finsterbusch is assigned to Maintenance and
Operations replacing Jack Dunne who was
reassigned. NOTE: Mr. Finsterbusch is being hired
pending
completion
of
his
pre-employment
paperwork.
4.
Isabelle Boudazin, Substitute Food Service Worker,
effective February 27, 2009 at the rate of $9.75 per
hour. NOTE: Ms. Boudazin is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
5.
Anthony Discala, Custodial Night Supervisor, Indian
Lane Elementary for the 2nd semester 2008-2009 at
the annual salary of $500.00.
6.
W. Clement Smith, Substitute Bus Driver, effective
February 10, 2009 at the rate of $19.69 per hour. Mr.
Smith is assigned to the Transportation Department.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
b.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Andrea Drinkwine, Video Club Sponsor, at the rate of
$12.00 per hour to a maximum of $1,112.00.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Spring Athletic Supplemental Contracts for the
2008-2009 school year. See Attachment B
3.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Spring Athletic Supplemental Contracts
for the 2008-2009 school year. See Attachment C
4.
Michele Frisoli, Event Chaperone, Penncrest High
School, at the rate of $55.00 per event.
5.
Brian Reilly, New Teacher Mentor, effective February
29, 2009 at the annual salary of $443.22.
Student Expulsions
1.
Expulsion of Student #40345
Resolve, that student #40345 be permanently
expelled from the Rose Tree Media School District
effective January 29, 2009, including all activities
therein, through and including the 2009-2010 school
year, pursuant to the Due Process Hearing
Adjudication herein. Student may be eligible to apply
for re-admittance to the school district for the start of
the 2010-2011 school year.
2.
Expulsion of Student #40347
Resolve, that student #40347 be placed at an
Alternative Education Placement effective February 6,
2009, for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year.
Student may not be on Penncrest property, pursuant
to the waiver of the Due Process Hearing signed by
student’s parents.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
3.
Student Expulsions (continued)
Expulsion of Student #30098
Resolve, that student #30098 be permanently expelled from
the Rose Tree Media School District effective February 17,
2009, for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year,
including all activities therein, through and including the first
semester of the 2009-2010 school year, pursuant to the
waiver of the Due Process Hearing signed by student’s
parents. Subject to the student’s performance at the
alternative school placement, the student may be eligible to
apply for re-admittance to the school district for the start of
the 2009-2010 school year.
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Future Business Leaders Association FBLA
State Competition – Hershey, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest High School FBLA
attending the State Competitions in Hershey, PA, on March 30 –
April 1, 2009.
Background
The Penncrest High School FBLA will attend the State
Competitions in Hershey, PA. The approximate cost to the district
will be $1,479 for this trip.
2.
Penncrest High School Chorus – Music Festival - New York City,
NJ
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest High School Chorus
attending a Music Festival and Broadway Show in New York City,
NY, on April 24 – 25, 2009.
IX. New Business
Background
The Penncrest High School Chorus will attend a Music Festival and
Broadway Show in New York City, NY. The approximate cost to
the district will be $75.00, which is a one-day substitute teacher fee.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
3.
Penncrest High School Band – St. Patrick’s Day Parade Charleston, SC
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest High School Band
perform in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and tour Charleston, SC, on
March 11 – 15, 2009.
Background
The Penncrest High School Band will perform in the St. Patrick’s
Day Parade and tour Charleston, SC. The approximate cost to the
district will be $225.00, which is for a substitute teacher for 3 days.
C.
Policies
1.
Policy #249 Bullying and Cyberbullying – First Read – See
Attachment D
Background
Dr. Bluebello and Patti Linden reviewed the first draft of Policy #249
– Bullying and Cyberbullying with the Board. (This policy is
mandated by PDE.) Some of the language in the policy was
clarified and minor revisions were made. Policy #249 – Bullying
and Cyberbullying was discussed at the February 2009 Pupil
Services Committee Meeting.
D.
Calendar
1.
IX. New Business
2009-2010 School Year Calendar – See Attachment E
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
None
B.
General
1.
Audit for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008
Resolve, that the Board accept the results of the audit for Fiscal
year ended June 30, 2008.
Background
Barbacane Thornton & Company – Pam Baker, CPA,
presented the results of the audit for Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2008, at the February 10, 2009 Finance
Committee Meeting.
2.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public
School code section 609) when funds are not available for a
proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9)
months of the fiscal year by the board.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Budgetary
Transfers:
FY 09 –127 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
TO:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Supplies
Learning Support – Textbooks
Learning Support – Equipment
$52,000.00
Learning Support – Other Professional
Services
$52,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to reallocate IDEA funds to
the proper accounts.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –126
Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Supplies
$5,219.89
TO:
Learning Support – Salaries
Learning Support – Benefits
Learning Support – Equipment Rental
Learning Support – Travel
Learning Support – Educational Software
5,219.89
AMOUNT:
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to reallocate IDEA funds to
the proper accounts.
FY 09 –117
Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Technology Supplies
$3,775.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
$3,775.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Elementary Teaching and
Learning to purchase MP3 Players and CD Boom boxes for
all four elementary schools.
FY 09 –128
Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
$1,550.00
TO:
Instruction & Curriculum – Visiting Artists
Program
$1,550.00
AMOUNT:
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Springton Lake Middle
School to pay for the February 25, 2009 performance of Key
Arts Productions.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 09 –130
Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
$1,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Travel
$1,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Penncrest High School
monthly travel expenses.
Background
This was discussed at the February 10, 2009 Finance
Committee meeting.
3.
Rose Tree Elementary School -Roof Replacement Professional
Services
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract in the amount of
$12,800 to Roofing Resources for the roof replacement at Rose
Tree Elementary. See Attachment F
Background
This was discussed at the February 10, 2009 Operations
Committee meeting.
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No. 801
Attachment A
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
OPERATIONS
TITLE:
PUBLIC RECORDS
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
801. PUBLIC RECORDS
1. Purpose
The Board recognizes the importance of public records as the record of the district's
actions and the repository of information about this district. The public has the right
to access and procure copies of public records, with certain exceptions, subject to
law, Board policy and administrative regulations.
2. Definitions
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.102
Business day – A day when the district’s administrative offices are open.
Financial record - any account, voucher or contract dealing with the receipt or
disbursement of funds or acquisition, use or disposal of services, supplies, materials,
equipment or property; or the salary or other payments or expenses paid to an officer
or employee, including the individual’s name and title; and a financial audit report,
excluding the audit’s underlying work papers.
Public record - a record, including a financial record, that is not protected by a
defined privilege or is not exempt from being disclosed under one of the exemptions
in Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law or under other federal or state law or
regulation, or judicial decree or order.
Record - information, regardless of physical form or characteristics, that documents
a district transaction or activity and is created, received or retained pursuant to law
or in connection with a district transaction, business or activity, including: a
document; paper; letter; map; book; tape; photograph; film or sound recording;
information stored or maintained electronically; and a data-processed or imageprocessed document.
Response - the district’s notice informing a requester of a granting of access to a
record or the district’s written notice to a requester granting, denying, or partially
granting and partially denying access to a requested record.
Requester - a legal resident of the United States, or an agency, who requests access
to a record.
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801. PUBLIC RECORDS - Pg. 2
3. Authority
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.302,
67.305, 67.504,
67.701
The Board shall make the district's public records available for access and
duplication to a requester, in accordance with law, Board policy and administrative
regulations.
4. Delegation of
Responsibility
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.502
The Board designates the Director of Management Services as the Open Records
Officer, who shall be responsible to:
1. Receive written requests for access to records submitted to the district.
2. Review and respond to written requests in accordance with law, Board policy
and administrative regulations.
3. Direct requests to other appropriate individuals in the district or in another
agency.
4. Track the district’s progress in responding to requests.
5. Issue interim and final responses to submitted requests.
6. Maintain a log of all record requests and their disposition.
7. Ensure district staff are trained to perform assigned job functions relative to
requests for access to records.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.502,
67.901, 67.1101
Upon receiving a request for access to a record, the Open Records Officer shall:
1. Note the date of receipt on the written request.
2. Compute and note on the written request the day on which the five-day period
for response will expire.
3. Maintain an electronic or paper copy of the written request, including all
documents submitted with the request, until the request has been fulfilled.
4. If the written request is denied, maintain the written request for thirty (30) days
or, if an appeal is filed, until a final determination is issued or the appeal is
deemed denied.
5. Guidelines
Requesters may access and procure copies of the public records of the district during
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801. PUBLIC RECORDS - Pg. 3
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.701
the regular business hours of the administration offices.
A requester’s right of access does not include the right to remove a record from the
control or supervision of the Open Records Officer.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.302
The district shall not limit the number of records requested.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.705
When responding to a request for access, the district is not required to create a
record that does not exist nor to compile, maintain, format or organize a record in a
manner which the district does not currently use.
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 12132
28 CFR
Sec. 35.160,
35.164
Information shall be made available to individuals with disabilities in an appropriate
format, upon request and with sufficient advance notice.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.504,
67.505
The district shall post at the administration office and on the district’s web site the
following information:
1. Contact information for the Open Records Officer.
2. Contact information for the state’s Office of Open Records or other applicable
appeals officer.
3. The form to be used to file a request, with a notation that the state Office of
Open Records form may also be used if the district decides to create its own
form.
4. Board policy, administrative regulations and procedures governing requests for
access to the district’s public records.
Request For Access
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.504,
67.505, 67.703
A written request for access to a public record shall be submitted on the required
form(s) and addressed to the Open Records Officer.
Written requests may be submitted to the district in person, by mail, to a designated
facsimile machine, and to a designated e-mail address.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.701,
Each request must include the following information:
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801. PUBLIC RECORDS - Pg. 4
67.703
1. Identification or description of the requested record, in sufficient detail.
2. Medium in which the record is requested.
3. Name and address of the individual to receive the district's response.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.703
The district shall not require an explanation of the reason for the request or the
intended use of the requested record, unless otherwise required by law.
Fees
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.1307
The district shall keep current a list of reasonable fees relative to requests for
Public Records.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.1307
No fee may be imposed for review of a record to determine whether the record is
subject to access under law.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.1307
Prior to granting access, the district may require prepayment of estimated fees when
the fees required to fulfill the request are expected to exceed $100.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.1307
The Superintendent may waive duplication fees when the requester duplicates the
record or the Superintendent deems it is in the public interest to do so.
Response To Request
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.502,
67.702
District employees shall be directed to immediately forward requests for access to
public records to the Open Records Officer.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.901
Upon receipt of a written request for access to a record, the Open Records Officer
shall determine if the requested record is a public record and if the district has
possession, custody or control of that record.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.901
The Open Records Officer shall respond as promptly as possible under the existing
circumstances, and the initial response time shall not exceed five (5) business days
from the date the written request is received by the Open Records Officer.
The initial response shall grant access to the requested record; deny access to the
requested record; partially grant and partially deny access to the requested record;
notify the requester of the need for an extension of time to fully respond; or request
more detail from the requester to clearly identify the requested material.
65 P.S.
If the district fails to respond to a request within five (5) business days of receipt, the
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801. PUBLIC RECORDS - Pg. 5
Sec. 67.901
request for access shall be deemed denied.
Extension Of Time
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.901,
67.902
If the Open Records Officer determines that an extension of time is required to
respond to a request, in accordance with the factors stated in law, written notice shall
be sent within five (5) business days of receipt of request. The notice shall indicate
that the request for access is being reviewed, the reason that the review requires an
extension, a reasonable date when the response is expected, and an estimate of
applicable fees owed when the record becomes available.
Up to a thirty (30) day extension for one (1) of the listed reasons does not require the
consent of the requester. If the response is not given by the specified date, it shall be
deemed denied on the day following that date.
A requester may consent in writing to an extension that exceeds thirty (30) days, in
which case the request shall be deemed denied on the day following the date
specified in the notice if the Open Records Officer has not provided a response by
that date.
Granting Of Request
If the Open Records Officer determines that the request will be granted, the response
shall inform the requester that access is granted and either include information on the
regular business hours of the administration office, provide electronic access, or state
where the requester may go to inspect the records or information electronically at a
publically accessible site. The response shall include a copy of the fee schedule in
effect, a statement that prepayment of fees is required in a specified amount if access
to the records will cost in excess of $100 and the medium in which the records will
be provided.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.701
A public record shall be provided to the requester in the medium requested if it
exists in that form; otherwise, it shall be provided in its existing medium. However,
the district is not required to permit use of its computers.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.701,
67.704
The Open Records Officer may respond to a records request by notifying the
requester that the record is available through publicly accessible electronic means or
that the district shall provide access to inspect the record electronically. If the
requester, within thirty (30) days following receipt of the district’s notice, submits a
written request to have the record converted to paper, the district shall provide
access in printed form within five (5) days of receipt of the request for conversion to
paper.
Page 5 of 7
801. PUBLIC RECORDS - Pg. 6
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.506
A public record that the district does not possess but is possessed by a third party
with whom the district has contracted to perform a governmental function and which
directly relates to that governmental function shall be considered a public record of
the district. When the district contracts with such a third party, the district shall
require the contractor to agree in writing to comply with requests for such records
and to provide the district with the requested record in a timely manner to allow the
district to comply with law.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.706
If the Open Records Officer determines that a public record contains information
both subject to and not subject to access, the Open Records Officer shall grant access
to the information subject to access and deny access to the information not subject to
access. The Open Records Officer shall redact from the record the information that
is not subject to access. The Open Records Officer shall not deny access to a record
if information is able to be redacted.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.905
If the Open Records Officer responds to a requester that a copy of the requested
record is available for delivery at the administration office and the requester does not
retrieve the record within sixty (60) days of the district’s response, the district shall
dispose of the copy and retain any fees paid to date.
Notification To Third Parties
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.707
When the district produces a record that is not a public record in response to a
request, the Open Records Officer shall notify any third party that provided the
record to the district, the person that is the subject of the record, and the requester.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.707
The Open Records Officer shall notify a third party of a record request if the
requested record contains a trade secret or confidential proprietary information, in
accordance with law and administrative regulations.
Denial Of Request
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.901,
67.903
If the Open Records Officer denies a request for access to a record, whether in whole
or in part, a written response shall be sent within five (5) business days of receipt of
the request. The response denying the request shall include the following:
1. Description of the record requested.
2. Specific reasons for denial, including a citation of supporting legal authority.
3. Name, title, business address, business telephone number, and signature of the
Open Records Officer on whose authority the denial is issued.
Page 6 of 7
801. PUBLIC RECORDS - Pg. 7
4. Date of the response.
5. Procedure for the requester to appeal a denial of access.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.506
The Open Records Officer may deny a request for access to a record if the requester
has made repeated requests for that same record and the repeated requests have
placed an unreasonable burden on the district.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.506
The Open Records Officer may deny a request for access to a record when timely
access is not possible due to a disaster, or when access may cause physical damage
or irreparable harm to the record. To the extent possible, a record’s contents shall be
made accessible even when the record is physically unavailable.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.706,
67.903
Information that is not subject to access and is redacted from a public record shall be
deemed a denial.
65 P.S.
Sec. 67.1101
If a written request for access to a record is denied or deemed denied, the requester
may file an appeal with the state’s Office of Open Records within fifteen (15)
business days of the mailing date of the Open Records Officer’s response or deemed
denial.
References:
School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 408, 518
Right-to-Know Law – 65 P.S. Sec. 67.101 et seq.
Americans With Disabilities Act – 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.
Accessibility to Communications, Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations – 28 CFR
Sec. 35.160, 35.164
Board Policy – 800
PSBA Revision 9/08
Page 7 of 7
2/20/2009
Attachment B
BASEBALL HEAD COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
S. SILVA
S. DASHKIWSKY
T. PACENZA
M. LUDWIG
2008-2009
EXPERIENCE
10+
2
8
10+
LACROSSE BOYS HEAD COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
W. MATSINGER
E. PETTIT
C. DERRICK
C. DERRICK, JR
10+
7
10+
2
4
3
4
1
165
156
165
139
39
25
25
25
$6,435.00
$3,900.00
$4,125.00
$3,475.00
M. MCGEE
LACROSSE GIRLS HEAD COACH
LACROSSE GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
M. CARTER
LACROSSE GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
M. MODESTI
LACROSSE GIRLS HEAD FRESHMAN COACHS. PETTIT
LACROSSE GIRLS ASST FRESHMAN COACH M. MCGOWAN
3
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
2
1
139
139
139
146
139
39
25
25
23
17
$5,421.00
$3,475.00
$3,475.00
$3,358.00
$2,363.00
SOFTBALL HEAD COACH
SOFTBALL ASSISTANT COACH
SOFTBALL ASSISTANT COACH
SOFTBALL HEAD FRESHMAN COACH
E. EVANS
J. MILLER*
R. HIGGINS
J. RITTER
3
1
5
2
1
1
2
1
139
139
146
139
39
25
25
25
$5,421.00
$3,475.00
$3,650.00
$3,475.00
TENNIS BOYS HEAD COACH
M. COMFORT
2
1
139
25
$3,475.00
TRACK BOYS HEAD COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK GIRLS HEAD COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
G. MUNRO
R. BROWN
D. ROWLAND
M. CLARK
J. LOHN
VACANT
10+
3
3
10+
10+
4
1
1
4
4
165
139
139
165
165
39
27
27
39
27
27
$6,435.00
$3,753.00
$3,753.00
$6,435.00
$4,455.00
PENNCREST SPRING ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS
*Being Hired pending completion of pre-employment paperwork
STEP
4
1
3
4
UNIT
RATE
165
139
156
165
UNITS
39
25
25
25
SUPPLEMENTAL
SALARY
$6,435.00
$3,475.00
$3,900.00
$4,125.00
2/20/2009
SPRINGTON LAKE SPRING ATHLETIC
SUPPLEMENTALS
Attachment C
2008-2009
EXPERIENCE
STEP
UNIT
RATE
UNITS
SUPPLEMENTAL
SALARY
BASEBALL GRADE 7
BASEBALL GRADE 8
T. CRANN
T. MCKAY
4
2
2
1
146
139
21
21
$3,066.00
$2,919.00
LACROSSE GIRLS GRADE 7
LACROSSE GIRLS GRADE 8
J. BLYTHE
C. PETTIT
2
2
1
1
139
139
21
21
$2,919.00
$2,919.00
LACROSSE BOYS GRADE 7
LACROSSE BOYS GRADE 8
M. JOHNSON
D. KRUGLER
2
2
1
1
139
139
21
21
$2,919.00
$2,919.00
SOFTBALL GRADE 7
SOFTBALL GRADE 8
P. NORRIS
D. PUCKETT
8
9
3
3
156
156
21
21
$3,276.00
$3,276.00
TENNIS HEAD COACH
M. REESE
2
1
139
21
$2,919.00
TRACK BOYS HEAD COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
A. VIRTUE
J. BAKER
8
10+
3
4
156
165
21
17
$3,276.00
$2,805.00
TRACK GIRLS HEAD COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
M. HOMAN
S. ADAMS
5
10+
2
4
146
165
21
17
$3,066.00
$2,805.00
Attachment D
No. 249
Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 24
pt
Rose Tree Media
School District
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
BULLYING/
CYBERBULLYING
ADOPTED
:
REVISED:
249. BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING
1. Purpose
2. Definitions SC
1303.1-A
The School Board is committed to providing a safe, positive learning environment for
district students. The Board recognizes that bullying at any time creates an atmosphere
of fear and intimidation, detracts from the safe environment necessary for student
learning, and may lead to more serious violence. Therefore, the Board prohibits bullying
by district students.
Bullying means an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act or series of acts
by a district student directed at another district student or students, at any time, that is
severe, persistent or pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the following:
Deleted: another
Deleted: which occurs in a school
setting
Deleted: { } and/or outside a school
setting,
Deleted: that is severe, persistent or
pervasive and has the effect of doing any
of the following:
1. Substantial interference with a student’s education.
2. Creation of a threatening school environment.
3. Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school.
Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyberbullying.
SC 1303.1-A
3. Authority SC
1303.1-A
School setting means in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a
designated bus stop or at any activity sponsored, supervised or sanctioned by the
School.
The School Board prohibits all forms of bullying by district students. The School Board
encourages students who have been bullied to promptly report such incidents to the
building principal or designee.
Page 1 of 3
Deleted: s
249. BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING - Pg. 2
The School Board directs that complaints of bullying shall be investigated promptly,
and corrective action shall be taken when allegations are verified. Confidentiality of all
parties shall be maintained, consistent with the district’s legal and investigative
obligations. No reprisals or retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith reports of
bullying.
4. Delegation of
Responsibility
Each student shall be responsible to respect the rights of others and to ensure an
atmosphere free from bullying.
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall be the School District staff person who
shall receive all reports of incidents of alleged bullying.
SC 1303.1-A
SC 1303.1-A
SC 1303.1-A
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall ensure that this policy is reviewed annually
with students.
Deleted: The Superintendent or
designee shall develop administrative
regulations to implement this policy.
Deleted: and administrative regulations
Deleted: are
The Superintendent or his/her designee, in cooperation with other appropriate
administrators, shall review this policy every three (3) years and recommend necessary
revisions to the School Board.
School District administration shall annually provide the following information with the
Safe School Report:
1. School Board’s Bullying Policy.
2. Report of bullying incidents.
3. Information on the development and implementation of any bullying prevention,
intervention or education programs.
5. Guidelines SC
1303.1-A Title 22
Sec. 12.3
Pol. 218
The Student Discipline Code, which shall include disciplinary responses to behaviors
related to this policy shall be reviewed annually with students.
Deleted: Code of Student Conduct
Deleted: contain this policy, shall be
disseminated
Deleted: to
This policy shall be accessible in every classroom. The policy shall be posted in a
prominent location within each school building and on the School District web site.
Deleted: d
Deleted: , if available
Interplay With Other School District Policies
Nothing in this policy shall prevent school employees from enforcing or imposing
discipline or fulfilling their professional responsibilities under other school district
policies or student disciplinary rules.
Page 2 of 3
249. BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING - Pg. 3
Education
SC 1302-A,
1303.1-A Pol.
236
The School District may develop and implement bullying prevention and intervention
programs. Such programs shall provide district staff and students with appropriate
training for effectively responding to, intervening in and reporting incidents of bullying.
Deleted: d
Consequences For Violations
SC 1303.1-A
Pol. 218, 233
A student who violates this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action
consistent with theStudent Discipline Code.
Deleted: Code of Student Conduct
Deleted: ,
Deleted: which may include:
Deleted: { } Counseling within the
school.
Deleted: { } Parental conference.
Deleted: { } Loss of school privileges.
Deleted: { } Transfer to another school
building, classroom or school bus.
Deleted: { } Exclusion from schoolsponsored activities.
Deleted: { } Detention.
Deleted: { } Suspension.
Deleted: { } Expulsion.
Deleted: { } Counseling/Therapy
outside of school.
Deleted: { } Referral to law
enforcement officials.
References:
School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 1302-A, 1303.1-A
State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 12.3
School Board Policy – 218, 248, 815
PSBA New 7/08
Page 3 of 3
Deleted: 000, 218, 233, 236
Total New Teacher Days: 197
Total Teacher Days:
*195
S
M
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
August 2009
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
4
11
18
25
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
S
M
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
1
8
15
22
2
9
16
23
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
5
12
19
26
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
F
7
14
21
28
S
1
8
15
22
29
S
M
March 2010
T
W
T
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
S
6
13
20
27
October 2009
T
W T
F
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
S
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
F
S
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
S
M
January 2010
T
W
T
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
F
S
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 20
May 2010
T
W T
4
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
S
Teacher Days: 17
Student Days: 17
S
M
22
Student Days: 22
7
14
21
28
6
13
20
27
5
12
19
26
S
Teacher Days:
3
10
17
24
5
12
19
26
Total Student Days: *184
S
19
16
M
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 19
Key:
4
11
18
25
S
February 2010
T
W T
F
3
10
17
24
31
3
10
17
24
S
M
M
2
9
16
23
30
December 2009
T
W T
F
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 18
S
1
8
15
22
29
November 2009
T
W
T
F
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 18
S
September 2009
T
W T
F
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
1
4
11
18
25
Attachment E
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2009-2010 SCHOOL CALENDAR
M
June 2010
T
W
T
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
F
S
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
19
19
S
M
T
April 2010
W
T
F
S
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
19
July 2010
T
W T
1
6
7
8
13
14 15
20
21 22
27
28 29
F
2
9
16
23
30
S
3
10
17
24
31
S
M
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
20
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 16
No School - Holiday
Full Inservice Day
Half Day for Students
August 25-28
New Teacher Orientation .5/28
August 31-Sept. 3 - Teacher Inservice
September 1
Opening Day/Staff Inservice
September 7
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
September 8
First Day of School K-12
September 28
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
November 3
No School Students - Teacher’s
Inservice
November 24
Parent Conferences K-8
SLMS 10:55 a.m. Early Dismissal
No School Elementary K-5
November 25
Parent Conferences K-8
No School for Students
November 26-28 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
December 24-31
December 24-25
December 31
January 1
January 18
January 29
Student/Teacher Holiday
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Semester Ends, Early
Dismissal Grades 6-12
PC 11:00, SLMS 11:50
February 11
Early Dismissal for Elementary
Students only 12:20 p.m.
February 12
No School for Students/
Teacher Inservice
February 15
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
February 25-26
Elementary ConferencesNo School K-5
March 29-April 2 Student/Teacher Holiday
April 1-2
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
April 5
No School for Students/ Flex
May 28
No School for Students / Flex
May 31
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
May 28
May 31
June 22
June 25
July 5
No School for Students / Flex
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Last Day Students, Early Dismissal
PC - 10:15, SL - 11:00, E - 12:00
Last Day for Teachers
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
*These year-end dates allow for three emergency
school closings during the 2009-2010 school year.
IIf fewer than three emergency school closings are
needed, these days will be deducted from the end of
the year for students. If more than two school
closings are used prior to January 31, 2010, the
district will use President’s Day (February 15, 2010)
as a makeup day.
Official School Holidays are Dec. 24, 28, 29, 30, and
31, 2009.
January 30, 2009
Attachment F
Mr. Dennis Cini
Cini Construction Services, Inc.
662 E Leamy Avenue
Springfield, PA 19064
Re:
Roof Consulting Services – Rose Tree-Media School District
Dear Mr. Cini:
This is to follow-up on recent meetings and discussions relative to expedited roof consulting
services for replacement of the high priority roof areas as noted on our November 9, 2007
letter. We appreciate the opportunity to propose continuing services to the Rose Tree-Media
School District (RTMSD). Roofing Resources, Inc. (RRI) is uniquely qualified to help
RTMSD with roof asset management by providing the necessary professional technical
services to see that you get the best replacement roofing system for the funds available. We
have been very successful with other clients managing all facets of their roofing systems:
evaluations, testing, ongoing maintenance, as well as design and project management of
repairs, restorations, and replacements; and we have done the same for RTMSD in the past.
By way of background, RRI is a totally independent, professional roof consulting group,
thoroughly knowledgeable in the many manufacturers and systems in the rapidly changing
roof systems market of today. We are very experienced with all types of roof systems, and
we provide a range of services for our clients. We evaluate conditions, determine when
existing systems are viable for maintenance or renewal, or when replacement is the
appropriate action, and recommend the right roof manufacturer(s) and system(s) for each
application. Our loyalty is to the client, not to a commission-based arrangement with a
manufacturer. Also, at RRI, roofing is our specialty; and we are fully staffed to handle
projects of any size and any schedule. We feel our expertise and experience can help you
manage your roof effectively, avoid problems, and obtain the highest quality, longest life roof
system for your investment.
Our services are typically provided in phases (I to III) to suit client needs as follows:
PHASE I – INITIAL SURVEY: (Complied with in previous surveys)
1.
Conduct an on-site inspection and evaluation of applicable internal and external
existing conditions on each roof system included in the study to verify/establish
existing conditions.
2.
Perform an infrared scan of appropriate roof areas to quantify any areas of
trapped moisture within the roof system.
Mr. Dennis Cini
Cini Construction Services, Inc.
January 30, 2009
Page 2
3.
Core cut, test, and digital photograph roof areas as needed to confirm conditions.
4.
Review prior survey documents, existing architectural drawings as available, and
interview appropriate staff to determine history, current status, problem areas, etc.
5.
Develop a CAD roof drawing of existing conditions on each roof area.
6.
Test for asbestos materials as dictated by existing conditions, with prior Owner
approval at an additional cost of $50.00 per test.
7.
Develop and present a thorough report on existing conditions with
recommendations, priorities, and budget estimates for a multi-year plan.
Fee:
$0
PHASE II – DESIGN/BIDDING SERVICES:
1.
Provide state-of-the-art roof design services for the new and/or repair roofing
system(s) you select for implementation, including preparation, reproduction, and
distribution of all pertinent bid documents. All drawings would be CAD type.
Design services would include all field services and testing necessary to properly
design replacement/repair systems. All design services would be completed
under the direction of a Pennsylvania registered professional engineer (P.E.).
2.
Design services on new systems would include specifying a warranty tailored to
the Owner’s needs, depending on the system(s) you select.
3.
Determine and initially contact appropriate bidders (with your approval).
4.
Conduct a pre-bid meeting for all interested parties.
5.
Attend the bid opening, review project bids, qualify the successful bidder(s), and
provide award recommendation(s). Attend Board/Committee meetings as
necessary.
6.
Administer contract paperwork using our standard (AIA) forms, or your contract
documents as you wish.
7.
Conduct a pre-construction meeting with the Owners, Contractor and others as
needed.
Fee:
Eight percent of the actual construction cost which we estimate to be
approximately $12,800.00
Mr. Dennis Cini
Cini Construction Services, Inc.
January 30, 2009
Page 3
PHASE III – CONSTRUCTION SERVICES:
1.
Provide construction supervision to insure adherence to the design specifications
and Owner instructions. Supervision could be provided in quantity/duration as
requested by the Owner (daily, partial days, on-call). We normally recommend
daily, as required by the contractor’s work schedule.
2.
Perform an infrared scan of all new roof areas prior to final acceptance to insure
no moisture was trapped within the new roof system during installation.
3.
Obtain and verify the manufacturer’s warranty on new systems.
Fee:
$600.00 per day. (Note: Inspection fees can be billed to the School District or
made part of the roofing contract, at your option.) We estimate the
inspection fee to be approximately $10,800.00
We will await your confirmation to proceed with this project. Once approved, we will
schedule the roof inspection, testing, begin design/specification work, and will complete the
specifications to permit bidding in early 2009. Should you require additional information, or
if you have questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Phillip H. Mowry
General Manager
PHM/aec