ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
June 26, 2008
AGENDA
I.
Committee Highlights & Liason Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Student Liaison Reports
Teaching & Learning
Finance
Operations
Personnel
Pupil Services
Technology
Liaison Reports
II.
Building Update - Principals
III.
Adjournment
7:30 p.m.
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Meeting
June 26, 2008
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
III.
Penncrest Boys Track Team – Undefeated Central League Champions
2008 PIAA State Medalists
"Preview of Summer School 2008" - Al Heinle, Director
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of May 29, 2008
Bid Minutes - Penncrest, Glenwood, and Indian Lane - Paving,
Sidewalk and Curbing – June 3, 2008.
Bid Minutes – Penncrest Kitchen Seamless Flooring – June 10, 2008.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
B.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
RTMEA
Healthy Communities Initiative
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
None
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.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Degree Advance
d.
Supplemental Contracts
e.
Other (Attachments A, B, C, and D)
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Spanish Language Immersion trip to Costa Rica,
Spring 2009
2.
Penncrest PIAA State Track Championship to Shippensburg
University.
3.
Penncrest Football Camp to West Chester University.
4.
Penncrest Boys Basketball Summer Team to Allentown, PA
5.
Penncrest Envirothon Team to Flagstaff, Arizona
Addendum 1 (See Attachment H)
Addendum 2
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
General
1.
Capital Reserve Fund Budget for 2008-2009 (See Attachment E)
2.
DCCC 2008-2009 Budget
3.
CADES Agreement
4.
Homestead Exclusion (See Attachment F)
5.
Authorization for Post June 2008 Budgetary Transfers
6.
Authorization to Pay July 1, 2008 Bill List
7.
Fund Balance Designations 2008-2009
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
C.
D.
XI.
Budgetary Transfers
Plan Con Parts D and E for the Springton Lake Renovation
Project
Education Center Appraisal
Be Proud Program
Detention Center Resolve
Elwyn Residential Students
Interquest Canine Detention Services
Elwyn Technical Services
Child Gudance Resource Center
Timothy School
Devereaux’s Benito Center
Pathway School
Financials for May 2008
Bill lists for May 2008
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 August 28, 2008, at Springton Lake
Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Rose Tree Media School District
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Gail Boettcher
Board Secretary
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D
Superintendent of Schools
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
I.
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
Gail Boettcher, Board Secretary
May 29, 2008
Minutes of the May 29, 2008, Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
Nancy Mackrides, Board President
Veronica Barbato
Peter Barry
Linda Fox
Nancy Fronduti
John Hanna
William Montgomery
William O’Donnell
Jeffrey Pettit
Roll Call
Student Board Members:
Rachel Davis
Lepsi Jha
Michael Pesce
Jerry Thompson
Also in Attendance:
Patricia Barta, Supervisor Special
Education, Elementary
Ron Baldino, Supervisor of Maintenance
Margaret Barney, R&D Specialist
William Bennett, Principal, ILES
Gail Boettcher, Board Secretary
Eric Bucci, Ass’t. Principal, PCHS
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
Ken Curran, Psychologist
Karen Daugherty, Principal RTES
Joseph DiAntonio, Athletic Director
William Dougherty, Principal GWES
Susan Evans, Asst. Principal
Rick Gregg, Principal PHS
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Joanne Horan, Supervisor of Reading
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Anthony Jackowski, Asst. Principal
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Management Specialist for
SMS and FMS
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Denise Kerr, Superintendent
Bonnie Kinsler, Director of Transportation
Maria Kotch, Principal Media Eementary
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Spec.
Mara Stevens, Psychologist
Steven Taylor, Director of Teaching and
Learning, Secondary
The Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School
District was held on Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Springton Lake Middle School. The
meeting was called to order by Vice President Linda Fox.
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2008
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hana seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 104
Resolve, the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2008.
See Official Minutes of May 29, 2008.
B.
Bid Opening Minutes – Glenwood Computer Room, Music Suite, and Entrance
Vestibule. See Official Minutes of May 29, 2008.
Further resolve, the Board approve the Bid Opening Minutes Glenwood Computer
Room, Music Suite, and Entrance Vestibule. See Official Minutes of May 29, 2008.
C.
Special Budget Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2008
Further resolve, that Board approve the Special Budget Meeting Minutes of May 22,
2008. See Official Minutes of May 29, 2008.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
III.
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John Hanna, William
Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Presentations and Awards
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 - 105
Resolve, the Board recognize Hanna Ballantine and Alexandra Pierce for their
personal artistic achievement artwork from female students in Pennsylvania. The
artworks of Hannah Ballantine and Alexandria Pierce, students of Ms. Concetta
Mattioni, were selected for exhibition in the "PDE K-12 Women in the Arts Finalist
Exhibition.” The Finalist Exhibition represented the highest level of personal artistic
achievement from female students at the elementary and secondary levels from all
corners of the state of Pennsylvania. This exhibition began in October 2007 at the
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Pennsylvania Department of Education. Over 150 artworks created by K-12 female
artists from across the state were exhibited. From that show, 38 artworks were
selected to travel to the Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia for a show
opening on February 24th, 2008, as part of the opening night festivities for the city of
Philadelphia's ONE FILM project. The show then concluded at the United States
Department of Education in Washington, D.C. The Opening Reception for the
Pennsylvania Department of Education's "K-12 Women In the Arts Finalist Exhibition"
took place at the United States Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John Hanna, William
Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
NAYS:
IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
"Extending Learning Through Co-Curriculars: Science Clubs"
Reports
A.
B.
C.
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of May 29, 2008
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of May 29, 2008
Solicitor’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of May 29, 2008
1.
PNC Bank Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal - Year 2008
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to approve the following
request by the Solicitor:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 106
Resolve, that the Board authorize the Solicitor’s request to settle the real estate tax
assessment appeal of PNC Bank pursuant to the terms set forth on the attachment
herein. See Official Legislative Minutes of May 29, 2008.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John Hanna, William
Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
At this time Mrs. Mackrides entered the meeting and presided over the meeting.
D.
President’s Report
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VI.
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to three minutes each)
1.
2.
3.
VIII.
RTMEA – Sandra Staiger, President RTMEA
Healthy Communities Initiative – Dana Riker
Elisa Colkitt presented the Superintendent and the Board of School Director’s
with a plaque thanking them for their support of the Relay for Life held at
Penncrest High School.
Mr. John Kennedy thanked the Superintendent and the Board of School
Director’s for their contribution to the Media Upper Providence and Middletown
Libraries.
Four Media Elementary School parents expressed their concern over loosing a
few teachers at Media School due to a drop in enrollment. They expressed
their concerns about class size, testing scores going down, students in the
middle being overlooked and they all said how much they feel like a family at
Media School.
Old Business
NONE
IX.
New Business
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 107
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel:
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John
Hanna, William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 108
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel section:
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
OBSTAIN:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox, John Hanna, William
Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Peter Barry
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 109
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel section:
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b. Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
b.
Supplemental Contracts
c.
Other (See Attachments in Official Legislative Meeting Minutes of
May 29, 2008)
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John
Hanna, William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007 – 2008 110
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel section:
B.
C.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Envirothon to Penn State Main Campus
2.
Penncrest High School Smithsonian Student Travel Program to
Washington, DC
Addendum
1.
Grievance Adjudication
2.
Student Expulsion
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John
Hanna, William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
NAYS:
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 111
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
Resolve that the Board approve the following bids be awarded in the categories
listed, such recommendation being the lowest bid received from a responsible
bidder, kind, quality and materials having been considered. A Bid Opening was
held on May 13, 2008 in the Education Center Board Room. This was
discussed at the May 13, 2008 Operations Committee Meeting.
Glenwood Elementary Renovations
a. General Construction
b. Electrical Construction
c. Plumbing Construction
d. HVAC Construction
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Budget $675,000.00
L. J. Paolella, Inc.
AQM, Inc.
R L Bondurant
DWD Mechanical
Total Bid Award
Bid Amount
$282,500.00
$ 77,435.00
$ 61,000.00
$216,805.00
$637,740.00
2.
Correction of Bid Award
Further resolve, that the Board approve the correction of Bid Award Item
X. A. 1. c. - Ventilation System Upgrades and HVAC for
Gymnasium/Computer Rooms - Penncrest High School on the April 24,
2008 Legislative Agenda. Item awarded was to Cook’s Service
Company, Base Bid $892,000, Alternate No. 2 accepted for ($675,800),
Total Bid Award $216,200. Award should be to Cook’s Service
Company, Base Bid $892,200, Alternate No. 2 accepted ($675,800),
Total Bid award $216,400. Bid tabulation attached in April had an
incorrect amount for the Base Bid. Original bid document has $216,400.
Cook remains lowest responsible bidder with correction.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John
Hanna, William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
NAYS:
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 112
X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Delaware County School District Joint Purchasing Board
Resolve, that the Board approve a resolution appointing the
Director of Management Services as primary agent and the
Supervisor of Business Operations as the alternate agent to
the Delaware County School District Joint Purchasing Board.
The Joint Purchasing Board does not have a resolution appointing
agents to the board from several school districts in the county and
has requested districts approve a resolution appointing same. This
was discussed at the May 13, 2008 Finance Committee Meeting.
2.
Contract for Test Borings and Geotechnical Report – Springton
Lake Middle School
Further resolve, that the Board approve the proposal from Earth
Engineering Incorporated, in the amount of $16,830.00. Bonnett
Associates Inc. requested proposals from three Geotechnical
Engineering firms for work needed to continue structural foundation
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and site drainage designs at Springton Lake Middle School. Bonnett
recommends award to Earth Engineering, Inc., based on their lower
costs.
3.
Consulting Service Agreement with Kades-Margolis Corporation for
403(b) Plan
Further resolve, that the Board appoint Kades-Margolis Corporation,
Employer Plans Department, to provide consulting and third party
administrator services for 403(b) compliance at no cost to the District for
the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years. New IRS regulations
governing the 403(b) programs (tax sheltered annuity programs) have
placed more responsibility on the district for compliance of the program
with the regulations. To assist in the development of required plan
documents, provider agreements, and on-going compliance tracking,
districts are appointing third party administrators. This was discussed at
the May 13, 2008 Finance Committee Meeting.
4.
DCIU Board Members Appointment
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following individuals to serve
as members of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit Board of
Directors. This was discussed at the May 13, 2008, Finance Committee
Meeting.
Term: July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011
Garnet Valley
William Wilkinson
Haverford Township
Philip Hopkins
Marple Newtown
Nancy Galbraith
Springfield
Donald L. Heller
William Penn
Dorothy Reed
Term: July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009
Wallingford-Swarthmore Richard Sonntag
Penn Delco
Kathleen Ieradi
Term: July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010
Southeast Delco
Aaron Cubbage
5.
2007-08 Tuition Rates and Estimated 2008-2009 Tuition Rates
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following Tuition Rates: The
tuition rates for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008 are based on the
School District’s Annual Financial Report and Child Accounting
Attendance Reports, submitted by the District for the preceding school
year which ended June 30, 2007. The tuition rates have been calculated
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in accordance with the provisions of Section 2561 of the PA Public
School Code of 1949, as amended. This was discussed at the May 13,
2008, Finance Committee Meeting.
6.
Final 2007-08
Elementary $12,830.41
Secondary $11,883.90
Estimated 2008-09
Elementary $13,400.00
Secondary $12,400.00
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…
(Public School code section 609) when funds are not available for
proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of expenditure to
another may be made in the last nine (9) months of the fiscal year by the
board.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following budgetary
transfers:
FY 08 – 162 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT:
$1,000
TO:
Regular Instruction – Travel
AMOUNT:
$1,000
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to reimburse mileage for
administrators at Penncrest.
FY 08 – 165 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT:
$4,500
TO:
Library Services – Books and Subscriptions
AMOUNT:
$4,500
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to purchase books for the Library at
Media Elementary School.
FY 08 – 167 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT:
$1,200
TO:
Instruction and Curriculum – Books and Subscriptions
AMOUNT:
$1,200
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to purchase additional books for the
book room at Media Elementary School.
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FY 08 – 168 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT:
$3,200
TO:
Instructional Technology – Equipment
AMOUNT:
$3,200
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to purchase two Smartboards at
Media Elementary School.
FY 08 – 169 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT:
$1,000
TO:
Regular Instruction – Travel
AMOUNT:
$1,000
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to cover travel expenses for
administrators and staff at Springton Lake.
Background
This was discussed at the May 13, 2008, Finance Committee
Meeting.
7.
2007-2008 General Fund Budget Changes
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following General Fund
Budget changes: This was discussed at the May 13, 2008, Finance
Committee Meeting.
Available Fund Balance
Updated 2007-2008 Budget Approved
04/24/2008
Revenues
Expenditures
70,274,902.00
2,300,000.00
72,574,902.00
-
72,574,902.00
72,574,902.00
June 21, 2006
73,290,771.31
73,290,771.31
April 24, 2008
(784.99)
43.00
(784.99)
43.00
(741.99)
(741.99)
73,290,029.32
73,290,029.32
Changes to Original Budget
Dual Enrollment
PC Lab Fees - Technology Education
Subtotal of Changes
Updated 2007-2008 Budget
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Board Approved
8.
PDE Form 3074 Non Reimbursable Project Media Elementary &
Rose Tree Elementary
Further resolve, that the Board approve PDE form 3074 Non
Reimbursable projects for Masonry Restoration at Media Elementary
and EIFS repair at Rose Tree Elementary. This was discussed at the
May 13, 2008, Finance Committee Meeting.
9.
Change Orders
Further resolve, that the Board approve the change orders which are
acted upon in accordance with Resolution 1997 98 - 124, as approved
by the School Board of Directors on April 23, 1998. Recommendation
for approval of the Transportation Building Project - Final Change Order
for S.B. Conrad in the amount of $7,237.81. This was discussed at the
May 13, 2008, Operations Committee Meeting.
10.
Development and Storm Water Management Agreements with
Middletown Township for the Smedley Tract Complex
See Addendum 1 – Multi Use Athletic Field at Penncrest High School
11.
Professional Software for Nurses
Further resolve, that the Board approve the training agreement with
Professional Software for Nurses, Inc. in the amount of $2,049. Onsite
Training by Professional Software for Nurses, Inc. of the SNAP Health
Center software used by our school nurses will cost $2,049. This item
was discussed at the May 2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
12.
Pediatric Therapeutic Services
Further Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with Pediatric
Therapeutic Services (PTS) in the amount of $20,800. The contract with
Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) is for one Speech and Language
Therapist for three days a week during the school year. This position will
be funded by IDEA funds and is projected to cost $20,800. This item was
discussed at the May 2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
13.
DCIU Special Education Services 2008-09
Further resolve, that the Board approve the contract with the Delaware
County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) for Special Education Services for the
2008-09 School Year, in the amount of $1,150,332. The Delaware
County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) maintains and operates programs of
special education services which we can refer and place students with
special needs. The cost to the district will be $1,150,332. This item was
discussed at the May 2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
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14.
Concept School Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve the tuition agreement for the
Concept School in the amount of $23,100. A student is being educated
at the Concept School. The tuition agreement is for $23,100 to cover
tuition for 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and attorney fees. This item was
discussed at the May 2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
15.
Elwyn, Inc. Agreement Extended School Year
Further resolve, that the Board approve the agreement with Elwyn Inc. in
the amount of $9,180. Three students identified with special needs
require extended school year. The cost of the program is $3,060 per
child from June 30, 2008 to August 15, 2008. The total cost will be
$9,180. This item was discussed at the May 2008 Pupil Services
Committee Meeting.
16.
HMS School Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve the agreement with HMS School
in the amount of $6,902. A student identified with special needs requires
extended school year. The program runs from June 30 to July 24, 2008.
The cost of the program is $6,902. This item was discussed at the May
2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
17.
Green Tree School Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve the agreement with the Green
Tree School in the amount of $5,600. A student identified with special
needs requires extended school year. The program runs from July 7,
2008 to August 8, 2008. The cost of the program is $5,600. This item
was discussed at the May 2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John
Hanna, William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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At this point, Dr. Kerr and Mr. O’Donnell presented the 2008-2009 Budget powerpoint.
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 113
18.
2008-2009 General Fund Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the 2008-2009 General Fund Budget in
the amount of $76,091,814.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of the
Rose Tree Media School District, Delaware County, Pennsylvania,
hereby authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds as itemized
in said budget during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008. The
necessary revenue for the same shall be provided by 1/2 of 1% real
estate transfer tax and a $5 per capita tax under both the Public School
Code of 1949 and by the Local Tax Enabling Act and a $10 Lease
Services Tax, all levied and assessed for the fiscal year beginning July
1, 2008, and by a school tax on real estate which is hereby levied and
assessed at the rate of .210977 mills on the dollar on the total amount of
the assessed valuation on all property taxable for school purposes in the
Rose Tree Media School District, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, or at
the rate of 21.0977 on each $1,000 of assessed valuation of taxable
property. This was discussed at the May 13, 2008, Finance Committee
Meeting.
Budget
2007-2008
Expenditures
Instructional
1000
Support Services
2000
23,048,958
24,523,599
Operation, Non-Instructional
Services
3000
1,194,737
1,173,964
Facilities Services
4000
117,950
128,426
Other Financing Services
5000
8,562,227
9,758,222
Totals
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$
$
39,651,030
Final
Budget 2008-2009
72,574,902
$
$
40,507,603
76,091,814
Budget
2007-2008
Revenues
Local
6000
State
7000
8,563,385
10,463,461
Federal
8000
244,856
327,873
Sub Totals
$
$
70,274,902
$
$
2,300,000
Fund Balance
Totals
61,466,661
Final
Budget 2008-2009
$
72,574,902
63,163,369
73,954,703
2,137,111
$
76,091,814
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John
Hanna, William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
NAYS:
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLTUION: 2007 – 2008 114
C.
Addendum
1.
Multi Use Athletic Field at Penncrest High School
Resolve, that the Rose Tree Media School District Board of School
Directors hereby approves the Development Agreement, Improvement
Security Agreement and the Storm Water controls and Best
Management Practices Operations and Maintenance Agreement by and
between the Rose Tree Media School District and Middletown Township
for the purpose of the School District proceeding with the development of
the multi-use athletic fields at Penncrest High School in accordance with
the plans, as revised, set forth in the Development A
Further resolve that the Board approve the Financial Reports for April
2008.
D.
Financial Reports
April
April
April
April
2008
2008
2008
2008
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
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Further resolve that the Board approve the Bill Lists for April 2008.
D.
Bill Lists
April
2008
General Fund Bill List
$ 1,671,166.37
April
2008
Imprest Fund Bill List
$
9,521.00
April
2008
Capital Fund Bill List
$
5,293.62
April
2008
Construction Fund Bill List
$
2,766.63
April
2008
Bond Series 2003 Bill list
$
12,923.48
April
2008
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
79,301.32
April
2008
Bond Series 2007 A & B Bill List
$
33,995.91
April
2008
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
98,449.54
$ 1,913,417.87
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, John
Hanna, William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
NAYS:
XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution.
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 115
Resolve, that there being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting is adjourned.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox
John Hanna, William Montgomery, William O’Donnell and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Gail Boettcher
Board Secretary
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BID OPENING MINUTES
June 3, 2008
Penncrest, Glenwood, Indian Lane
Paving, Sidewalk and Curbing
A bid opening was held on June 3, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center,
308 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present:: Dennis Cini, Project Manager Capital Improvements, Gus Houtmann,
Ernest Werstler, Gail Boettcher, Board Secretary and 3 bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened by Gail Boettcher and read by Dennis
Cini:
Penncrest, Glenwood, Indian Lane
Paving, Sidewalk and Curbing
Charleston Paving and Excavating Inc.
PO Box 434
Devault, PA 19432
G. Antonini Construction, Inc.
3605 Winding Way
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Gessler Construction
565 E. St. Andrews Drive
Media, PA 19063
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
Gail Boettcher
Board Secretary
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BID OPENING MINUTES
June 10, 2008
Penncrest Kitchen Seamless Flooring
A bid opening was held on June 10, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center,
308 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present: Dennis Cini, Project Manager Capital Improvements, Ron Baldino,
Supervisor Maintenance and Operations, Jock Deasey, Bonnett Associates
Incorporated, Gail Boettcher, Board Secretary, Ernest Werstler, Interim Business
Manager and 1 Bidder.
Bids in the following category were opened by Gail Boettcher and read by Dennis
Cini:
Penncrest Kitchen Seamless Flooring
M.J. Bradley Company, Inc.
6 crozerville Road
Rolling Hills Industrial Park
Aston, PA 19014
S.S. Gill Company
460 Abbott Drive
Broomall, PA 19008
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
Gail Boettcher
Board Secretary
III.
Presentations and Awards
1.
Penncrest Boys Track Team – 2008 Undefeated Central League
Championship and 2008 PIAA State Medalists
Resolve, the Board recognize the Boys Track Team for their undefeated
Central League Championship and the 2008 PIAA State Medalists.
Background
The following students competed on the Boys Track Team: Greg Allison, Chris
Amabile, Anthony Batch, Josh Batch, Andy Beck, Joe Bentivoglio, John Paul Bisciotti,
Nick Bonaventure, Chuck Buchanan, A.J. Bull, Matt Bundy, Ryan Bushey, Neil
Campbell, Sean Carney, C.J. Cassey, Stephen Christie, John Clark, Brian Craft,
Adam Curran,Kevin Dombroski, Jamie East, Joe Egger, Ben Freedman, Anthony
Fusco, Matt Fusco, Bryan Greene, Matt Hartley, Rich Henne, Greg Hughes, Phil
Hughes, Tyriq Kershaw, Bobby Kheny, Chris Kramer, Elliott Lamborn, Evan LihotaMcGuckin, Ethan McKelvy, Pat Meyers, Kyle Moat, Page Moat, Tres Moore, Jimmy
Mullen, Kenny Mullen, David News, Peisong Ouyang, Kyle Panzer, Wade Phillips,
Ryan Piotti Tom Quirk, Mickey Reed, Brendan Robert, Isaiah Robinson, Maki Russo,
Corey Schaverman, Connor Showalter, Pete Sisson, Jerry Thompson, Jared Tindall,
Joe Torres, Xavier Townsend, Elijah Trusty, Nick Tylek,Ron Tyson, Joe Verica,
Stephen Weathers, and Ryan Whiteley,
Head Coach: George Munro
Assistant Coaches: Robert Brown and Dennis Rowland
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2008 PIAA State Medalists from Penncrest High School
Resolve, that the Board recognize the PIAA State Medalists from Penncrest High
School.
Background
The following students placed in the PIAA State Championships:
Karen Shump: 1st place in discus with a throw of 148 feet, 4 inches.
1st place in shot with a throw of 47 feet, 10 3/4 inches. Karen has been
chosen as Athlete of the Year.
Jerry ThompSon - 5th place in pole vault with a height of 15 feet.
John Clark: - 4th place in long jump with a distance of 23 feet, 1 1/4
inches.
Anthony Batch: 4th place in the 400 meter race with a time of 48.42
seconds.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – June 2008
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AGP
AGP teacher/science coordinator Anthony Grisillo, first grade teacher Maria Cocola, third
grade teacher Rachael Pinsley, and library tech Kathy Cook attended the workshop
“Connecting Science & Language Arts using Nonfiction Science Trade Books” held at the
Delaware County Intermediate Unit. In the morning, the connection between “core”
science experience and reading was examined and current research was presented.
Samples of both “good” and “bad” science nonfiction books were contrasted, showing
exactly what to look for in trade books and what to avoid. In the afternoon session,
grade-level breakout groups examined displayed trade books that would facilitate guided
inquiry and complement the topics in their science kits. Lists of these book titles, along
with the comments made about them, will be sent to the participating teachers for future
use in lesson planning. A follow-up meeting is planned for October.
Library
In the summer, in addition to picking up a baseball glove or a beach towel, we’d all like
our students to pick up a good book. To support summer reading, Library Technician
Kathy Cook held a “buy-one-get-one-free” book fair the second week of June. Many titles
featuring our students’ favorite characters, authors, and series were available. Children
went home with bags stuffed full of great books at an incredible discount!
Library technician Kathy Cook participated in the third session of this year’s Delaware
County Book Review Program at Upper Darby High School. Publishers provide copies of
brand new titles, and librarians may keep those books they review. Mrs. Cook obtained
twenty-six recently-published titles for the Glenwood library, including non-fiction, novels,
and picture books valued at over $380.00! Kathy arranged for representatives from the
Middletown Free Library to visit Glenwood and talk to students about their summer
reading programs on June 11 and 12. During their lunchtimes, students in grades 1-4
were treated to an amusing skit featuring the library’s summer reading theme, “Catch the
Reading Bug.” The librarians talked about their offerings: Pizza and Movie Night, book
chats with snacks and crafts, an end-of-summer ice cream social, and much, much more!
They also met with 5th grade classes to publicize a book discussion group, to be held July
9th, for Al Capone Does My Shirts, the novel that all incoming 6th graders at Springton
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Lake are required to read. We hope all Glenwood students will take advantage of these
great free programs!
Something new this year at the Scholastic Book Fair was the “One for Books!” program.
During the run of the fair, the One for Books loose change tub was displayed. Parents,
students, and staff deposited any change or dollars they wanted to donate into the
container. The money collected was used to purchase books for the library. In addition,
for each dollar raised, Scholastic will donate a book, divided among three non-profit
charities: Toys for Tots, Kids in Distressed Situations, and The National Center for Family
Literacy. Due to the generosity of the Glenwood community, those quarters and dollar
bills added up! Sixty-six dollars was available to get some great new books for the library
(at buy-one-get-one-free!), and sixty-six kids who otherwise may not have had the
opportunity to get a new book will be able to do some summer reading!
Physical Education
It’s Field Day, Take Two, at Glenwood after an initial postponement due to rain. The
upside of the rain delay was that the heavens really opened up and the torrential
downpour made it an easy call.
Everyone has been looking forward to the friendly competition and fun. Uh oh, the buses
are arriving and the corridors are filling with chants of “White White Dynamite” and “Green
Green Awesome Machine”. Let the games begin…
Kindergarten
As a culminating activity to our Farm unit in language arts and science we will have
Sleepy Hollow Farm visit us with their petting zoo. The children will get to interact with a
miniature lama, miniature donkey, sheep, goats, chickens and bunnies. We had fun
learning and reading about the farm. A big thank you goes to the PTG for funding this "inhouse" field trip for us!!! We will also have Farmer Field Day where the children will play
farm related games and have an end of the year picnic to celebrate all their hard work this
year. Kindergarten also celebrated the letter people with a parade and show for the
parents. Each child dressed up as their favorite letter person and danced around the
stage to their special songs. We also sang songs and recited poems that we have been
learning throughout the year.
Second Grade
Second grade took a trip to the Academy of Natural Sciences to enhance the unit study of
butterflies. Students participated in a 40 minute presentation (with audience participation)
about the classification and characteristics of insects and other arthropods. Students also
toured the live butterfly exhibit and saw a variety of butterfly species and chrysalis', moths
and cocoons. Very exciting experiences!!
Third Grade
To practice persuasive writing, Mr. Davies's class wrote letters to him to try to convince
him of changes that he should make to his third grade class next year. Mr. Davies and
Miss Robinson's students finished their study of electricity and magnetism by building
series and parallel circuits.
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Fourth Grade
First aid in fourth grade? Fourth grade students at Glenwood learned how to recognize a
choking emergency and perform the Heimlich maneuver to rescue a choking victim. Mrs.
Taylor, Glenwood's School Nurse, visited each of the fourth grade classes and taught the
anatomy of the respiratory system, how to help prevent choking accidents, and how to
provide emergency care if needed. The students responded thoughtfully and each
demonstrated proper hand and body position for performing the Heimlich maneuver.
SNAP, the new computer software purchased for our school nurses has been a great
addition to our health offices this year. The program allows us to track trends and store
data in a secure way. With over 4,300 student visits to the nurse this year at Glenwood
alone, and over 1,100 health screenings at Glenwood, the new software has made record
keeping more accurate and easier. At the end of the year, students will be "rolled" over
into the next grade so that student's health records will be carried through from
kindergarten through grade twelve. The nurses will receive follow-up training from the
SNAP company this summer to enhance our understanding and usage of the program,
but already, it has greatly improved our record keeping and allowed us to have easy
access to information for completing our annual Request for Reimbursement and Report
of School Health Services to the State. What a difference it makes to have software that
is specifically designed use by schools nurses! We look forward to learning about more
applications at our upcoming training session.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
As we come to the close of another school year, we are proud of each and every one of
our students and their accomplishments over these last nine months. The lights are
bright at Indian Lane as we watch the light bulbs go on in the heads of all 431 of our
students. They “get it.” Our teachers and staff members feel that our students are ready
for the next step of their lives. Our end-of-year activities would not be possible without
the continuous support of parents that enabled many great things to happen. As a class
gift, our 5th grade class raised money to purchase lighting for our Broadcast Club and also
funded renovations for the old kindergarten playground. The final phase of our courtyard
makeover will be taking place as soon as school lets out. Benches will be installed and
more flowers will be planted. Our music teacher, Mrs. Battavio was given a digital piano
by our PTG and the staff was treated to a wonderful appreciation luncheon.
PA Math League
Six students from each fourth and fifth grade took part in the PA Math League contest on
May 21. Scores of 12 or higher are commendable and every Indian Lane student who
participated scored a 13 or above. The highest score was 27 out of 30 in fifth grade and
25 out of 30 in fourth grade.
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Kindergarten
The Kindergarten classes practiced ordering and eating lunch in the cafeteria earlier this
month to prepare them for first grade. They also visited a first grade classroom to ease
the fear of first grade next year. The first graders welcomed them with open arms.
First Grade
First grade traveled to the Philadelphia Zoo as a culminating activity for their study of
animal classification. The children were asked to locate one animal from each
classification group along with other items/ people at the zoo. The First Grade also
celebrated Mother's Day by inviting their mothers to school to see what they have been
writing. Along with this, they were treated to poems, songs and some treats.
Stephanie Herman’s class has been studying the rain forests of the world. The children
enjoyed learning many things about the rain forests. They first created a passport,
complete with hand drawn portraits and stamps collected each time a rain forest activity
was completed. The children went on a hunt through their homes to locate things they
had from the rain forest. Many of these products were displayed in the classroom during
the study. The children created a “flap-book” identifying each layer of the rain forest. Mini
rain forests were created in 1-liter bottles so the children could understand the concept of
transpiration. The children planted the plants in the bottles, watered them lightly and
closed them up. Over the next few days they observed as the condensation created
watered the plants. The children then discussed how the canopy layer holds in the rain
and waters the plants below. The children then completed research reports in
cooperative groups. Each group was assigned an animal from a different layer of the rain
forest. The children investigated various books and Internet resources to find of the
classification of the animal. The layer in which the animal lives, how the animal moves,
what the animal eats and 1 interesting fact about the animal. The reports were presented
and video taped.
Second Grade
Second Grade has continued to be busy and working hard for the past month! As part of
our Butterfly unit, we researched different insects and wrote reports that we shared with
our classes. After the butterflies emerged, we released them into the courtyard. We also
went to Tyler Arboretum for a Butterfly field trip! Not only did we see the butterflies, but
we also saw frogs, turtles, snakes, geese, and chipmunks!
Third Grade
From Sacagawea to Elvis, third grade hosted some famous people in history last week.
The students chose a famous person and learned about their contributions to history, and
for some, the obstacles they may have overcome in their life. The students completed a
poster containing a diary entry as their person, a timeline and a diamante poem. As a
culminating activity the students dressed as their person and prepared a speech about
their life to present to an audience of peers and parents.
On a beautiful summer-like day, the entire third grade went on a field trip to RIDE THE
DUCKS in Philadelphia. This was in conjunction with their Social Studies unit on
Philadelphia and the introduction to Pennsylvania for 4th grade.
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Mrs. Ford’s class ended the year with a book reading party with Mrs. Durant’s
Kindergarten class. The classes met weekly throughout the year for the third graders to
work on their reading fluency. “Good bye” cards were made by the Kindergarteners to
present to their reading buddy. A good time was had by all.
Fourth Grade
In conjunction with their unit on Pennsylvania, the entire fourth grade visited Harrisburg.
Our first stop on our trip was to the Capitol building. We then took a self-guided tour
through the State Building. We stopped at the Hershey Chocolate Factory to take a tour
and to learn about the chocolate making process. After a long day, we sat down for a
very filling dinner at Good and Plenty Restaurant where we
enjoyed a family style meal.
The entire fourth grade celebrated their annual Author Tea
recently. They presented their writings to fellow students and their
parents/special friends. They chose their favorite writing piece
from this year and practiced their public speaking skills in the front
of the room. Books of Anthology were made from these writings
and each student took one home as a keepsake.
Fifth Grade
Students in the fifth grade participated in Colonial Day on Friday. Fifth graders have
spent the year studying Colonial America as well as reading novels based in that era.
Each classroom took on a different theme that students experienced throughout the day.
Mr. Woods’ Golden Key Tavern let students experience the atmosphere of a real colonial
tavern, and have some delicious authentic food as well. Students also created stenciled
bags, similar to the crafts that Colonial Americans would make. Each class had the
opportunity to watch a movie detailing the lives of colonial children. They also tried many
games that colonial children would play with friends. Each student researched a colonial
trade or occupation and created their own character based on their research. They also
worked in small groups to act out skits based on famous Colonial Americans and events,
including the Revolutionary War. This was a wonderful learning experience, and students
had a great time sharing what they have learned so far this year.
The fifth grade students visited Washington, D.C. and experienced our nation’s
documents and precious artifacts at the Smithsonian. They visited Washington D.C.’s
National Park, the monuments, the White House, The Capital Building and the
Smithsonian.
It is hard to believe that our fifth graders will be moving on to Springton Lake in the fall.
On June 13th we held a Fifth Grade Farewell Assembly with parents and teachers in
attendance. Select students were recognized for various accomplishments and all
students received a Certificate of Completion. Following the assembly, all fifth graders
were treated to a luncheon hosted by the PTG. The theme of this year’s luncheon was
traveling “From the Lane to the Lake” with the gym decorated accordingly.
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Spelling Bee
Indian Lane held its annual Spelling Bee. Twenty-four fifth
graders went several rounds with words such as ‘crochet’,
‘cauliflower’ and ‘tsunami’. When all was said and done, Andy
Cramer in Mr. Sitkowski’s class took first place, followed by Kevin
Korthaus in second and Peyton Pflug in third.
Each student
received a gift card to Barnes and Nobel.
Lunch Lady Appreciation Day
Who better than to be served a nice sit-down lunch than our hardworking, ever smiling Indian Lane Lunch Ladies?!
Our Principal, Mr. Bill Bennett and his team of
merry volunteers, Mrs. Martha Phillips & Mrs.
Debbie Reischer, donned their super-sanitary
rubber gloves and served lunch to the third
graders, so our very happy & hungry Lunch
Ladies
could
dine
in
style.
The
Bennett/Phillips/Reischer team did an outstanding
job in servicing the students and lots of smiles
occurred during the assembly line serving of
grilled cheese and tomato soup!
A very BIG thank you is extended to our very
special team of cafeteria workers, Jen Clement, Maureen Dooner, Sue Grant, Mary
Gasty, & Carol Neil, led by Supervisor Louise Lorenz.
Field Day
June 6, 2008
A fun time was
had by all as
students
competed
in
various events
during our
2008 Field Day.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade 5 Recognition
Our grade 5 recognition program was moved, at the last minute, to The Media Theatre, in
an attempt to “beat the heat.” The theatre management, specifically Roger Ricker,
graciously made their beautiful facility available to us. The change of venue worked out
very well. The setting was beautiful, the sound system perfect, and the air conditioning
was much appreciated.
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The children began their exciting day with a breakfast hosted by our PTG. The breakfast
featured international foods since this is, in fact, a very international class. What strength
and excitement there is in diversity!
The fifth graders planted a weeping cherry tree as their class gift to the school. This
supported our “GO GREEN” initiative beautifully.
It was a very special day at Media School.
Legacy Project Installed
Our fifth grade legacy project was installed this week. It is a 4’ x 12’ tile mural with an
environmental theme. Every fifth grader’s handprint is integrated into the project. It is a
map of the world with hands radiating out. There are tile sections that give “eco-tips” such
as “walk or ride a bike,” “air dry your dishes,” “save energy with fluorescent bulbs,” and
“write on both sides of the page.” Visiting artist (and Media parent) Claire Brill spent
about six months planning and producing the project. It is a true work of art. If you are
anywhere near Media School, please make it a point to come in and see our tile mural. It
is installed in the atrium near the State Street doors.
100 Book Challenge Goal Achievement Celebration
Our 100 Book Challenge goal achievers (400 lines recorded), which was almost
everyone, attended a special assembly. Perfection on Wheels showed us some daring
and exciting bicycle stunts as they delivered their positive messages about health,
wellness, and goal setting. It was a great reward for all our hard work. Media children
certainly know that it is important to read-read –read.
Washington Trip
Grade 5 went to Washington and Mount Vernon this week. They highly recommend the
Mt. Vernon tour which has been upgraded recently. They also gave their luxury coaches
(Krapf’s) high marks. Other trips that have taken place this month include The Caleb
Pusey House, The Franklin Institute, the planetarium at Eastern University, and Tyler
Arboretum.
Family Picnic
Our PTG sponsored a family picnic on Barrall Field. After a dinner of hamburgers, franks,
and all the fixings, the crowd was treated to a performance by “The Cat’s Pajamas,” a
children’s musical group. About 500 people attended. It was a picture perfect night, a
chance for everyone to celebrate the hard work of 2007-2008.
Update on Operation Beanie Baby
Our goal was to collect 500 beanie babies to send to the USN Mercy. As of today, we are
approaching 700. Lt. Moran has emailed us pictures of kids on the hospital ship with their
special beanie baby friends.
Chess Star
Kudos to fifth grader David Arais who went undefeated in a recent local chess
tournament, the Spring Finale chess tournament held in Bryn Mawr. Forty chess players
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in grades k-8 competed. David went undefeated and won the tournament with a perfect
score.
Auricolae Performed
Funded by a grant from Representative Tom Killion, a string group named AURICOLAE
(“little ears”) performed for us. They debuted a new work at Media Elementary School. All
the works performed had a folk and fairy tale theme. The performance was excellent.
Clap-out
A Media tradition is to “clap out” our fifth graders on the last day of school. Everyone but
fifth graders lines the hallways as the children make their triumphant departure. Their
families are invited to attend as we say our last good-byes on the Front Street lawn.
Everyone at Media School wishes you a happy, healthy and safe summer.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Music
Elementary students have been very busy this month. Doc Gibbs and his African
Ensemble presented a full day multi cultural workshop for every grade level on
June 5th. Students learned about the African culture, played drums, danced and sang
songs. This was a wonderful learning experience for the entire student body. The
program was funded by Musicopia, a state grant from the Department of Community and
Economic Development. Third graders held their Recorder Concert on Tuesday, June
10th. The entire 3rd grade showcased what they learned on the recorder this year for
their parents and 1st and 2nd grade classes. All grade level music classes were
performed in their music classes this month for Talent Day. Students sang, played
instruments and presented musical skits for their classmates.
Art
First grade student artists created landscape paintings with dinosaurs. In conjunction with
their science unit, student artists in second grade collaged yellow and orange tissue
paper to create Monarch Butterflies. Origami chickens, peeps and eggs enhanced third
grade’s study of the life cycle of the chicken. Brightly colored birds roost amid tropical
foliage in paintings by fourth grade artists after JJ Audubon. Fifth grade students
practiced their 3D drawing skills with value exercises and charcoal drawings of geometric
forms. Students also created portraits in honor of Father’s Day.
First Grade
First grade had a busy and productive end of the school year. They traveled to Penncrest
for a theatre production, visited Wilmington, Delaware and had a kitchen tour and
delicious lunch at the Conley-Ward Steakhouse. The students visited the Elmwood Park
Zoo to go along with their lesson on animal adaptations. The math curriculum included
time, money and measurement. In language arts, the students created special memory
books to share with friends and families. Each child interviewed one of his/her
classmates and wrote a story complete with illustrations, it will be a first grade keepsake.
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Second Grade
Second graders at Rose Tree Elementary completed their research on Native Americans.
This research integrated the history of our country's first inhabitants with geography skills
(examining a map of the regions of the U.S.), reading (nonfiction and legends), writing
(informational), research (conducting and presenting) and technology (using the Internet
for guided research and participating in a Native American videoconference with the
Center for Puppetry Arts). The students experienced a field trip to the Tyler Arboretum,
where they learned specifically about the Lenni Lenape, a tribe native to our area.
Visiting naturalist and storyteller, Clem Bowen, also talked to the children about Native
American life.
Third Grade
Rose Tree third grade students went to the Franklin Institute. They saw exhibits on
space, Benjamin Franklin, the human body, and electricity in correlation with their science
and social studies units. They also watched a 3D movie about the sun. It was a great
culminating activity for the year.
Physical Education
For the month of June, the students played fun games while focusing on teamwork and
cooperation.
Rose Tree Points of Pride
Rose Tree Elementary ended the school year with a significant reduction in the numbers
of at-risk students.
Risks included academic, behavior, social/emotional and
combinations of risks. The teachers hosted 7 student teachers and 8 interns including a
student teacher from Switzerland. More than 99% of the parents received a positive letter
from the principal about their children. All children received notes from the principal on
their progress reports. Teachers and students are actively using the new interactive white
boards. The fifth grade students were recognized and awarded for their achievements at
two special ceremonies in the Husketeria. Their last day of school concluded with a “clap
out”. The students walked the hallways of Rose Tree Elementary one last time while all
the students, teachers and staff applauded them. They started in the Kindergarten-first
grade wing, second grade, third grade, and finally ending up in the fourth and fifth grade
wing.
Academically Gifted Program:
Third grade students completed a project and report on Space Exploration. Forth grade
students completed a virtual web quest of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Fifth grade
students completed a unit on Colonial America and have assimilated what life was like for
children their age in that time period.
Rose Tree Student Council
Rose Tree Elementary Student Council sponsored “Crazy/Spirit Days” with crazy hat and
hair day. Students wore crazy hair styles and crazy hats. This was followed up by Husky
Pride day when students wore their Rose Tree Colors. Finally, they sponsored the
Summer Reading Olympics by wearing the colors of the Olympic ring.
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SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Springton Lake Middle School held its first 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony. All eighth
grader received a completion certificate and commemorative picture frame.
AGP
The fifth annual Celebration of the Mind was held on the evening of June 4th at Springton
Lake Middle School. Over 100 students from all three grade levels in the gifted program
at the middle school presented their independent project topics that they pursued
throughout the school year. Activities included live musical events, scientific
demonstrations, sporting exhibitions, artistic endeavors, and many more. Family and
friends flocked to the school to witness the fun festivities. The independent project
component of the gifted program at the middle school allows the student to study in-depth
a topic of his/her own choosing. AGP teachers and facilitators provide guidance and
assistance to aid this process. In grade 6, it's Mr. Tolomeo; grade 7 is Mrs. Gregg; and
grade 8 is Miss Stephens. The research, products, and activities are based on the higher
order thinking skills put forth by educational theorist Benjamin Bloom. As many as six
projects are completed over the course of the school year.
ART
Ms. Sycz' Eighth grade students are now in the process of finishing their clay figures
incorporating the skill and knowledge accumulated from their painting of the illuminated
letter project. Some of the students will then proceed to a short lesson on one and two
point linear drawing. Grade seven students are finishing their printmaking unit by making
multiple prints using different inks and colored paper. Grade six students have just
finished glazing their clay pottery.
All student artwork that had been on display is being returned at this time. Because of the
generosity of the PTG, a few pieces of artwork will be chosen to be framed over the
summer and placed on display in the hallways at Springton Lake Middle School.
Painting, Paper Mache, Ceramics, printmaking, Theory, Concepts, Art History, even
BLOGS!!!!!! That is what has been going on in Mrs. Going's art room lately!! Sixth grades
are completing a unit on the Aztecs and their Paper Mache Aztec Sun assignment is
almost ready for their walls. This has been such an exciting year for the kids and they are
already asking what happens in class next year! Seventh grade completed a very
successful year with their last assignment which is an Analogous Color and Implied
Texture painting. Some students even had extra time to add a print from an original
printing plate to their paintings. Eighth grades are rapping up their Renaissance unit. The
ceramic sculptures are finishing and firing. Students were given a research paper too.
They were to choose an artist from the list of Who's Who- Renaissance painters which
Mrs. Going gave to them. The papers were quite interesting with lots of new facts. They
really researched!! Mrs. Going posted a blog asking the students not only what was the
most important lesson they learned from Art but also what was one of the life lessons they
learned from being in art class. The answers brought tears. Many were relating to
learning that
- in life you must keep deadlines or it may affect others and yourself
- respecting your peers and teachers and adults is always the best way
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- things don't always work out as you plan, but plans can change and things still
work
- hard work pays off
- you can see your accomplishments when you work for success
- raising the bar is a good thing
- it's not as easy as it looks
-I learned how to figure out and think my way out of a problem instead of someone
just doing it for me!
These are just a handful of lessons that kids mentioned.
GUIDANCE
The Guidance Department taught 4 lessons per grade level this year. The Department
also ran a total of eleven guidance groups throughout the year. In May, this year, the
Department held a Career Symposium for the seventh and eighth grade. The
Symposium consisted of twenty-four presenters. Each student attended three sessions
including one large group session. The Symposium was a huge success.
Over the year, the Guidance Department has awarded 54 awards to students for good
classroom citizenship and work ethic. We have awarded these students with a Border's
Gift Card and a ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments.
LIBRARY
Mrs. Motley attended the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Conference in
Hershey. She participated in a hands-on technology workshop that focused on using
wikis and other social networking sites for instructional purposes. She came back with
lots of practical ideas for creative ways that students can use to present results from
research. Again this year, she participated on a panel of reviewers for PSLA’s Best of the
Best Committee. This group reviews books that have appeared on at least two
recommended lists (Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, A.L.A. Best Books, and the
Pura Belpre Award among others) for a three hour pre-conference session.
District librarians have been working on a library advocacy project since January when
Mrs. Motley and Mrs. Host from Penncrest participated in an advocacy workshop at the
American Library Association midwinter conference. Mrs. Motley presented their plan to
Dr. Kerr this month and the librarians are anxious to move forward with their plans to
establish a Friends of RTM Libraries group and hope to christen the next school year
(2008-2009) as the Year of the Poem. Librarians are also planning to meet with Meg
Barney on June 23 and 24 to write LSTA grants.
Earlier in the year, Mrs. Motley encouraged teachers to have their students participate in
a contest – Letters about Literature – sponsored by the Center for the Book at Penn State
University. The contest invites students to write letters to authors telling how the author’s
words have affected them or their world view. Students from Mr. Tolomeo’s class who
read James Bradley’s Flags of Our Fathers entered letters and three students received
recognition. Both Alicia Shapiro and Dean Ward received certificates for honorable
mention for the fourth to sixth grade level. Katie Panzer also received a special
recognition for having her letter that was one of the top fifty finalists.
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Mrs. Motley visited all sixth and seventh grade classrooms and presented book talks on
their summer reading selections. All summer reading titles for those entering seventh,
eighth and ninth grade were included in the selection at the Book Fair that took place in
the library. The fair was open from 7-9 p.m. during two evenings to enable students to
bring their families.
Mrs. Newsome’s and Mrs. Maguire’s sixth grade students completed an interdisciplinary
research project that focused on researching various endangered species and culminated
in a science writing project. Mrs. Motley presented a lesson on where to find materials in
a variety of formats and how to cite the sources in collaboration with those teachers.
Students from Ms. Mayernick’s language arts classes who wanted to add something extra
to Book Blast!, our new SLMS book blog, recorded podcasts with Mrs. Motley in the
library. The students assisted in editing their podcasts which were then placed on the
blog. Mrs. Auerbach’s seventh grade social studies students researched Civil War battles
and then created either a newspaper front page which contains important details from the
battle and related images, a postcard as it might appear if sent by a Union or Confederate
soldier, or a travel brochure that encourages others to visit the present day battle site.
Mr. Diaz and Mrs. McCarthy collaborated on an interdisciplinary project in which students
researched Renaissance people from various walks of life and then wrote a research
paper and presented their findings to the class. AGP students of Mr. Tolomeo, Mrs.
Gregg, and Ms. Stephens have continued to work on their independent research projects
in preparation for their participation the Celebration of the Mind evening.
Mrs. Motley attended the Delaware County Book Review at Upper Darby High School. In
return for reading and reviewing twenty-nine books for the publishers, SLMS was able to
add these new titles to its collection free of charge. The books’ value is $591.94. Mrs.
Motley has been attending two or three sessions of the Book Review -- originated by Dr.
Nicholas Spenato of the DCIU -- for the last nineteen years.
MUSIC
To augment the study of cool jazz, eighth grade students in general music viewed a
presentation of “West Side Story.” Discussions compared the plot to their Language Arts
reading of “The Outsiders” and similarities with “Romeo and Juliet.” Emphasis was also
placed on our anti-bullying campaign. They are ending the year with a study of the
“Fourth ‘B’” in music history – Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and the Beatles.
Seventh Graders studied the musical “Annie,” performing many of its famous songs
through singing and instrumentation. Correlations were also made with the social studies
curriculum including the Great Depression, Prohibition, and the New Deal. General Music
also concludes with an overview of “Music of the 70s,” including Disco, Punk, and New
Wave. In sixth grade general music, students concluded their jazz unit, identifying such
well-known artists as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Dizzy Gillespie.
May was concert season and the performances involved over 700 students at SLMS.
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The Springton Lake Music Department showcased its students at the Media Theatre on
Monday, June 2 at 7:30 PM. The concert, entitled “Spotlight on Springton,” featured the
Jazz Band, Honors Strings, Choice Voices, and Select Chorus.
On June 11, eighth graders who will be members of the PHS Roaring Lion Marching
Band, traveled to Penncrest to rehearse with the high school students for next year’s
halftime show.
The Springton Lake Music Department, in connection with Musicopia, sponsored the Latin
jazz group Minas on June 16.
The performance augmented the sixth grade social
studies curriculum. During a very inter-active assembly, students performed the cha-cha
on rhythm instruments and learned dance steps to accompany the Latino style. The
group also conducted several workshops with SLMS performing students.
PE
In May the seventh and eighth grades were able to do mountain biking as they learned
basic bike care techniques and practiced riding on different terrains. As the students
biked the different types of terrain that our school had to offer, they were able to learn
how to make individual gear adjustments to maintain a regular pace. In addition, roller
blading was done by the seventh and eighth grades as students learned about proper
safety gear as well as the fundamentals of how to fall, skate and maneuver. Our even
day students were the unlucky recipients of Mother Nature’s rain as they missed out on
many days of the regular curriculum. The sixth graders were introduced to a variety of
recreational type activities that involved team building skills as well as great hand-eye
coordination. At the end of May we welcomed the WAVE Board company to do their
second presentation of the year for our odd numbered day students. The first week of
June, in conjunction with the 6th grade social studies department, we were able to have
an instructor come in to teach our sixth grade students the Latin American dance styles of
Zumba. This was a great interdisciplinary event that our students were able to
experience
SCIENCE
Sixth grade science students are researching endangered animals. They are creating
interactive power point presentations and 3-d models of their animal. Seventh grade just
completed the Hershey park trip and calculated all the forces that were in action on the
rides, as well as answering conclusion questions concerning their data. We are presently
completing our Kinetic energy lab. Next week we will perform a gravity activity where
different masses of tennis balls are dropped from the roof, for the students to time. Using
this time and the calculations using gravity we will be able to determine the height of the
building. We will then finally finish up with a lab investigation of Hookes law and the
elasticity of springs and rubber bands. Eighth grade science is finishing up the year in
Fruitvale. In Fruitvale we investigated ground water contamination, its spread and
methods of cleaning up water beneath the earth's surface. We have an activity day
planned on Thursday, June 12th which we will hold outside. We will have 3 stations at
which students will observe chemical and physical reactions.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
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Mrs. Megow's language arts class has been completing the 5 plays as well as the
activities for the Encore presentation that we saw at Penncrest High School. As a
culmination to all of our reading and activities on the plays, we had a class competition
Jeopardy game. Also, we have completed our informational essay in the last week where
the students researched someone they would like to invite to Springton Lake Middle
School. Three positive attributes of their chosen person were researched and included in
their writing piece. Some of the people chosen were: Steve Irwin, Oprah Winfrey, Chuck
Norris, Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks, and Anne Frank.
Students in the eighth grade resource/Spanish class have been learning about how to
express likes and dislikes for different types of food. Students have also learned about
traditional dishes and meal times in various Spanish-speaking countries. Students also
recently completed a mini-lesson on the history and culture of Puerto Rico and its
relationship to the United States. In addition, students also filled out a questionnaire
designed to gauge their opinions of the class itself. Students indicated that the class had
been helpful in preparing them for high school.
Ann Binder, from Delaware County Community College, presented a program to all eighth
grade special education students. Ms. Binder focused on transition planning for high
school and post-secondary education and training.
Students in the emotional support resource rooms are preparing for their “Sundance
Festival.” The festival will showcase the students’ work and talents and will highlight
major accomplishments from the school year.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Senior Citizens Luncheon
Penncrest hosted approximately 190 senior citizens who reside in the RTM community.
Those who attended enjoyed lunch, provided by our food service and served by students,
as well as entertainment provided by members of the PHS jazz band and Ambassador
Choir.
Hi-Q Team
On behalf of the student body of Penncrest High School, the Penncrest Delco Hi-Q
team has donated $1,000 of its winnings from the 2007-2008 Hi-Q season to defray the
cost of the banquet honoring the Chester High School Boys Basketball Championship
Team. This donation is in response to a public request made by Chester Basketball
Coach Fred Pickett for financial assistance in staging a dinner banquet for his team
because many of his student athletes are not in a position to financially contribute to the
cost of the banquet. Penncrest Hi-Q Coach Michael Ludwig and Hi-Q Captain Natalie
Scherer felt this was only fair, since the Hi-Q team members did not have to pay for their
Hi-Q All-Delco banquet, and the Chester basketball team surely worked long and hard to
earn their successes, just as did the Penncrest Hi-Q team. The other $1,000 of the Hi-Q
team's winnings went to the purchase of ACME Market gift cards for the relief of a needy
RTM family. Again, this donation is being made on behalf of the student body of
Penncrest High School.
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Hall of Fame Induction
The Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place in the Penncrest auditorium.
Four distinguished alumni joined the Hall located outside of the auditorium. This year’s
inductees are Robert Koch (PHS Class of 1969), David Lockwood (PHS Class of1984),
Dr. Robert Oye (PHS Class of 1969), and Patricia Robinson – Linder (PHS Class of
1965).
Orientation Day
The Springton Lake Middle School eighth grade class visited Penncrest for their
orientation day. Penncrest certainly enjoyed hosting the students who will become
members of our Class of 2012 in the fall.
National Honor Society News
The Pennies for Patients campaign concluded last week with a total collection of
$352.79. All proceeds will be presented to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and will
be used for patient services and research.
The National Honor Society held its first annual Alex's Lemonade Stand in June as part of
the national Lemonade Stand events. The students raised $158 which will be donated
directly to the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and will benefit research for a cure for
childhood cancer.
Special Olympics
Fifteen students helped run events for the Special Olympics program at Elwyn.
Penncrest students have been helping with this program for well over a decade.
Class Elections
Over sixty students submitted signed petitions to run for class office in 2008-09. Students
presented their "platform" before their grade level assembly prior to the early June
elections. Results are as follows:
Class of 2009 (sponsors Mr. J. Smith & Mr. Pauley)
President
Jake Helm
Vice Pres
Matt Toal
Secretary
Dan Kelly
Treasurer
Austin Barrett
Senators at Large Mike Still & Lawrence Weathers
Class of 2010 (sponsors Mrs. Mead, Mrs. Schnaars, & Ms. Read)
President
Dillon Hobson
Vice Pres
Ryan Trerotola
Secretary
Wade Phillips
Treasurer
William Murphy
Senators at Large Zack Slavin & Ryan Altus
ICC Rep
Nan Localio
Class of 2011
(sponsor Ms. Dachiu)
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President
Tom Weathers
Vice-Pres
David Zoolalian
Secretary
Andy Ayars
Treasurer
Ashley Byrne
Senators at Large Sean Carney & Joe Charles
Relay For Life Update
Close to 1,000 participants, representing over 90 teams, walked throughout the night
raising $129,000 for cancer research and programs at the inaugural Relay for Life of the
Rose Tree Media Community held in the Penncrest Stadium. The rain didn’t dampen
anyone’s spirit as more than 50 Survivors started the Relay by walking the Victory Lap.
Each Survivor received a special gift and was welcomed at a reception in their honor.
More than 1,000 luminaries lined the track and lighted the night in honor or in memory of
loved ones. Entertainment continued throughout the event and included the Penncrest
High School Band, Irish American String Band, a DJ, movies under the stars, contests, a
moon bounce, raffles and much more. Special guests included Phil Martelli, St. Joseph’s
Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, Debbi Calton of Middays Philadelphia’s Classic Rock
102.9 MGK, who signed autographs, and Jamison Uhler of the NBC 10 News Team.
Participants enjoyed performances by Dr. Hyde’s Hunger Artist, Empires to Ashes,
Spenser
Henry,
Forever
Nameless
and
Right
Hemisphere.
Sponsors included Crozer-Keystone Health System, Rose Tree Media School District,
Brokerage Professionals, Sunrise Assisted Living, Choice Marketing, Pilot Freight
Services, Pennsylvania Square and Round Dance Federation, Chichester Business
Association, Inc., All Event Party Rental.com – Taylor Rental, A2C IT Consulting, National
Construction Rentals, Media Real Estate Company, Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.,
Wachovia Insurance Services, Inc., Sun East Federal Credit Union, Rotary Club of Media,
Glen Riddle Rotary Club, First United Methodist Church of Media, Produce Junction, and
Opdenaker, Inc. The organizing committee was led by Linda Cassey and Elisa Colkitt.
Pictures of the event (courtesy of Mike Ferguson) may be viewed by visiting
www.events.cancer.org/rflpamedia.
Envirothon
The Penncrest Envirothon team won the Pennsylvania state championship and now is
Arizona bound this summer to compete in the Canon Envirothon, North America's largest
environmental education competition. Penncrest Envirothon teams have won the state
championships six times in the last eight years, and Penncrest won the Canon Envirothon
twice: in 2000 and 2005.
Physics Olympics
As a conclusion to the 2007-2008 season, three seniors were presented the "Most
Valuable Olympian Award" for their outstanding contributions this year. They were:
Shawn Antonelli, Cody Miles, and Brandon Young. Their leadership and skills were a
major factor in Penncrest's first place finish at the end of the year; and never before have
three individuals won such an award in the same season.
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Computer Fair State Competition
Joseph Hooker and Max Nachamkin took second place for Information-Based Web Page
Design at the Pennsylvania High School Computer Fair State Competition.
Academic Excellence Banquet
On Tuesday evening, May 27th the forty two students who have earned the ten highest
weighted grade point averages in their grade levels were honored for their achievement at
the 18th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet – Excellence Today for Tomorrow
Pride Day Activities
Penncrest sponsored the first Pride Day Battle of the Classes. This exciting day offered
food, activities, and entertainment for students, parents, and staff. The staff sponsored
twenty six various events and students from each class had an opportunity to participate
in events. Students were also able to participate in open events or cheer their classmates
on. The winning class was the Class of 2008 after a tie breaker tug of war and they were
awarded the Lion’s Pride Trophy. Thanks to the many parents for their efforts in making
the Pride Day posters that covered the PHS walls.
Students in the News
Sophomores Brita Brant, Mandy Toth, Angie Norrbom, and Chris Naegele completed a
project in conjunction with Congressmen Joe Sestak's office to interview Veterans at Fair
Acres. The students from Mrs. Staiger's US History class found the experience very
rewarding and enjoyed getting to know the veteran they were paired up with. The
students had to record notes during the interview and then wrote essays summarizing
what they learned. These essays will be forwarded to Congressmen Sestak's office,
eventually being filed with the Library of Congress in Washington DC. Thanks also to Dr.
Meg Barney for helping to arrange the details and the transportation for the three visits to
Fair Acres.
Katie O'Neill participated in a chocolate competition at the Restaurant School in
Philadelphia. This the first time a student from Penncrest has competed. Approximately
twenty five students from public and vocational schools prepared chocolate recipes and
were judged on appearance, technique and taste. We congratulate Katie on her effort.
Rotary Students of the Month
Alex Sung (senior) and Yaa Bofa (junior) were the Media Rotary Club Students of the
Month for May. They were recognized at a luncheon at the Towne House in Media.
Art News
The following art major III students submitted artwork for the Mordechai Anielewicz
Creative Arts Competition: Hailey Carlson, Rachel Davis, Molly Jackson, Will Kirkpatrick,
Brooke Mawson, Alex Pierce, and Nicole Sassaman. The awards ceremony was held at
Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia. Molly Jackson received a second place
in the eleventh and twelfth grade category for her colored pencil drawing.
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Library News
The Penncrest library held a book fair where all required summer reading books were
available for purchase. Language Arts classes visited the library during their regular class
periods to give students an opportunity to purchase books.
Music News
The Penncrest Band marched in the Memorial Day Parades in Media and Rockdale on
May 26. The band was honored with a plaque for 50 consecutive years of participation in
the Rockdale parade. Penncrest is 51 years old, and did not have a band in its first year.
The plaque is on display in the main office.
The Penncrest Band was recognized by the Lenni VFW for 50 consecutive years of
participation in their Memorial Day Parade. As part of the day's ceremonies, a plaque was
awarded to the band and accepted by Director of Bands Craig Snyder, who held it aloft
and proclaimed Penncrest's intent of 50 more years of participation. The plaque is on
display in the main office of Penncrest High School.
Physical Education News
Mike Olenik - Penncrest Class of 2005 gave an amazing substance abuse presentation to
Mrs. Long and Mr. Munro's health classes. Mike, now 27 months drug free, shared how
he overcame his addiction and pleaded with Penncrest students to make better choices
than he did in high school.
The following students won the 3 man wiffle ball tournament held in the Boys P. E. Majors
class: Brett Zimmerman, Steve Hudicka and Brian Burnett.
Mrs. Long's health classes had the opportunity to hear from former Penncrest students
who are recovering substance addicts and the positives in their lives since they gave up
using.
Graduation
Penncrest held its fiftieth commencement exercises at Villanova University on June 5.
In celebration of the fiftieth commencement an alum from each of the past 49 graduating
classes was invited to walk in the procession.
Athletics
P-I-A-A state track and field championships at Shippensburg University. Senior Karen
Shump earned her fourth consecutive Class Triple A shot put title after a throw of 47 feet,
10 and three-quarter inches. She also won the discuss competition with a throw of 148
feet, 4 inches. Lauren Tusar placed twentieth in the triple jump. John Clark led the boys
with a fourth place finish in the long jump, leaping 23 feet, 1 and one-quarter inches.
Anthony Batch took fifth place in the 400 meter dash with a time of 48.74 seconds, and
Jerry Thompson took fifth place in the pole vault with a jump of fifteen feet. Elijah Trusty
took fourteenth place in the long jump.
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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:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Ernest Werstler, Interim Business Manager
Date:
June 11, 2008
Subject:
June 10, 2008 – 8:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill O’Donnell
Attending were: Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit, Nancy Mackrides, Bill Montgomery,
John Hanna, Peter Barry and Veronica Barbato
Others attending: Dr. Densie Kerr, Ernest Werstler, Ron Baldino, Dennis Cini,
and Meg Barney
______________________________________________________________________
1.
First Look at the Capital Reserve Budget for 2008-09
Recommend the Board approve the Capital Reserve Budget for 2008-2009 as
Attached.
Action: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26th Legislative
Agenda.
2.
Authorization for Post June 2008 Budgetary Transfers
Recommend that the Board authorize the administration to make budgetary
transfers after June 30, 2008 applicable to the fiscal year 2007-2008.
Action: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26th Legislative
Agenda.
3.
Authorization to Pay 2008 Bill List
Recommend that the Board authorize the administration to pay the July
2008 bills, as presented on the Bill List subject to ratification by the Board at the
August 28, 2008, Legislative Meeting.
Action: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26th Legislative
Agenda.
4.
DCCC 2008-2009 Budget
Recommend that the Board approve the Delaware County Community College
2008-09 Budget in the amount of $84,765,150. The Rose Tree Media School
District’s share of the general operation budget is $1,112,659.
Under State law, the local sponsors’ obligation for support of the community
college’s operating budget is the total operating balance after all other sources of
revenue have been deducted. Each sponsoring school district’s share of the
local sponsor appropriation is equal to its proportionate share of the total real
estate market valuation of all eleven sponsoring districts.
ACTION: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26th Legislative
Agenda.
5.
CADES Agreement
Recommend that the Board approve the CADES Agreement at the following rate
schedule for the period June 23, 2008 through August 22, 2008.
Round Trip (Del Co.)
One Way (Del Co.)
Per student/day
Per student/day
$56.65
$36.00
The Children and Adult Disability and Education Services (CADES )
provides round trip door-to-door transportation for children enrolled in the
summer programs.
ACTION: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26th Legislative
Agenda.
6.
Homestead Exclusion
Recommend that the Board approve resolution establishing the Homestead
Exclusion for Rose Tree Media School District to be an assessment of $9,695.00.
which equals a reduction in property tax of $204.54 for each homestead
approved property. (Resolution Attached)
ACTION: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26th Legislative
Agenda.
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.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following budgetary transfers:
FY 08 – 174 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Budgetary Reserve
AMOUNT: $376,830.29
TO:
AMOUNT:
Refund of Prior Year Receipts
$376,830.29
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the Franklin Mint tax
assessment appeal.
FY 08 – 175 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Replacement Equipment
AMOUNT: $1,100.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Data Processing Services – Technical Services
$1,100.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to provide oral proficiency testing to
Spanish, French and German World Language students.
FY 08 – 179 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Board Services – Other Professional Services
AMOUNT: $3,925.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Office of Principal – Supplies
$3,925.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for additional Penncrest High
School Graduation expenses.
7.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
FY 08 – 180 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,100.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Office of Principal – Discretionary Fund
$1,100.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to help with the cost of Media
Elementary School’s 5th Grade Recognition Program.
FY 08 – 181 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Building Services – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,500.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Building Services – Repairs and Maintenance
$2,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of new carpeting
for Computer Lab and refinish tables in Art Room.
FY 08 – 182 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Office of Principal – Supplies
$2,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Graduation expenses.
FY 08 – 183 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instructional Technology – Repairs & Maintenance
AMOUNT: $2,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Travel
$2,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed due to funds for national technology
conference attended in June, 2007 were allocated for in 2007 fiscal
year, but were invoiced and paid from current fiscal year.
7.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
FY 08 – 184 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Other Community Services – Professional Services
Other
AMOUNT: $1,600.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Travel
$1,600.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed due to staff breakfast for K-12 on
Technology In-service Day.
FY 08 – 185 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
Regular Instruction – Other Professional Services
Regular Instruction – Other Miscellaneous Purchase
Service
AMOUNT: $14,550.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Equipment
$14,550.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed within the Accountability Block
Grant in support of the Virtual Kindergarten program, the following
equipment is needed: Digital camcorder for VK teacher to record
videos and post to VK website as part of the curriculum; Wireless
lavalier microphones for recording of audio in video features;
MacBook Pro for VK teacher to support editing of video features;
SMART Boards and ceiling mounted projectors for Kindergarten
classroom teachers to engage students in interactive classroom
lessons from VK program website.
FY 08 – 190 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Learning Support – Other Professional Services
AMOUNT: $25,600.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Early Intervening Services – Other Professional
Services
$25,600.00
RATIONALE: A new IDEA budget code is needed to address funds
used for Early Intervening Services. Funds are being transferred
from current IDEA to this new IDEA funded account.
7.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
FY 08 – 191 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Learning Support – Supplies
Learning Support – Equipment
Learning Support – Travel
Learning Support – Textbooks
AMOUNT: $126,602.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Other Professional Services
Learning Support – Tuition
Learning Support – Software
Learning Support – Books and Subscriptions
$126,602.00
RATIONALE: Transfers are needed within IDEA to address greater
needs for tuition, services, supplies and transfer to new Early
Intervening account.
ACTION: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26th
Legislative Agenda.
8.
Fund Balance Designations 2008-09
Establish Unreserved, designated fund balance for capital projects in the amount
of $1,500,000.00 to assist in the finance of possible future capital project for the
Education Center.
Establish Unrerserved, designated fund balance for future expenditures in the
amount of $2,100,000 to pay for expenditures included for in the 2008-2009
budget which exceed the budgeted revenue.
RATIONALE: The above action will result in a fund balance as of June 30, 2008
that is within the Act 48 limit while ensuring that possible future financial needs
will be able to be met.
Action: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26th Legislative
Agenda.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on September 9, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
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:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Ernie Werstler – Interim Business Manager
Date:
June 11, 2008
Subject:
June 10, 2008 - 9:00 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
Attending: Bill Montgomery, Bill O’Donnell, John Hanna, Jeff Pettit, and
Nancy Mackrides, Peter Barry
Others attending: Dr. Denise Kerr, Ernest Werstler, Ron Baldino, Dennis Cini,
and Meg Barney
__________________________________________________________________
1.
Media Elementary Masonry Restoration/Pointing Phase II Construction
Contract
Recommend Construction Contract award to Weatherproofing Technologies,
Inc. per State approved AEPA pricing, in the lump sum of $160,009.52.
Action: This item was reviewed and will move item to the June 26, 2008
Legislative Agenda.
2.
Media Elementary Masonry Restoration/Pointing Phase II Professional
Services Contract
Recommend award of Professional Services Contract for Media Elementary
Masonry Restoration/Pointing Phase II to O & S Associates in an amount not to
exceed $10,000.
Action: This item was removed and will move to the June 26, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
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3.
Rose Tree Elementary Repair of Damaged Exterior EIFS Wall Construction
Contract
Recommend award of Construction Contract to Arthur R. Walter & Son, Inc. in
the amount of $9,375.00.
Action: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
4.
Penncrest, Glenwood Elementary, and Indian Lane Elementary Site
Improvements - Paving, Sidewalks, and Curbing
A bid opening was held on June 3, 2008, in the Education Center Board Room.
Construction Contract Award of base bid and alternate bid is recommended to
Gessler Construction Company. (Attachment)
Contractor
Gessler Construction Co.
Bid Amount
Base Bid
$ 94,310.00
Alternate Bid $ 38,220.00
$132,530.00
Project Budget
$160,000.00
Action: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
.
5.
Plan Con Parts D and E for the Springton Lake Renovation Project
Approve submission of Plan Con Parts D and E for the Springton Lake
Renovation Project.
Action: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
6.
2008 Capital Improvement Projects
Dennis Cini will report on the status of 2008 Capital Improvement Projects.
Action: Discussion - Mr. Cini gave a status report on the projects planned for
this summer. All projects have been bid with the last project bids to be
awarded at the June Legislative meeting. Work has started at the Smedley
site. Mr. O’Donnell asked about another review of the Springton Lake Middle
School drawings. Dr. Kerr noted the project will be discussed in the next
newsletter. It was agreed the project will be discussed at the August meeting.
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7.
Correction of Bid Awards
Board approve correction to two bid awards made at the April Legislative
meeting due to clerical errors in reporting of bid amount. There is no change
in lower bidder, only a correction of the bid amount.
a.
Award for Roofing Projects at Media Elementary, Springton Lake and
Penncrest, the correct lowest responsible bid is $499,600.00 not
$499,660.00 as awarded.
b.
Award for the HVAC bid at Indian Lane Elementary the correct lowest
responsible bid is $86,850.00 not $86,500.00 as awarded.
Mr. Werstler informed the committee that procedures have been put in
place to ensure that this type of clerical error does not occur with
future bids.
Action: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26, 2008
Legislative Agenda.
8.
Bid award Kitchen Floor Replacement Penncrest
Award bid for the kitchen floor replacement at Penncrest to M. J. Bradley as the
lowest responsible bidder for base bid $15,900.00 and alternate bid #1
$2,900.00, for a total bid award of $18,800.00.
Action: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
9.
Authorize administration to obtain a current real estate appraisal for the
Education Center.
Mr. Montgomery noted that the two appraisals done on the Education
Center are old and need to be updated.
Action: This item was reviewed and will move to the June 26, 2008
Legislative Agenda.
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10.
Discussion of sanitary sewer easement agreement with developer at
Glenwood Elementary building.
Mr. Baldino informed the committee that the developer of the property behind
Glenwood wishes to run a sewer line along our property boundary. In
exchange we will be able to hook into the line and eliminate the problematic
sewer pump for the lower section of the Glenwood building. This would save
the District money and time. The administration will keep the board informed of
the status as no action is required at this time.
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on September 9, 2008, 9:00 PM.
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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:
June 19, 2008
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,
W. O’Donnell, N. Mackrides
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr,
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Mrs. Callahan presented the personnel action items for consideration at the
legislative meeting of June 26, 2008.
Additional items will be added including salary lists for the 2008-09 school
year.
Action: All items will be included on the agenda of the legislative meeting of
the Board of School Directors to be held on June 26, 2008.
II.
Executive Session
An executive session was held for discussion of matters of personnel.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Valerie Burnett
Date:
June 4, 2008
Subject:
June 3, 2008 Pupil Services Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. John Hanna
Valerie L. Burnett
Director of Pupil Services
Board Members in Attendance:
Others in Attendance: Valerie Burnett, Sandy Shacklady White, Pat Barta
Special Education Secondary Math Initiative
Sandy Shacklady-White, Alexis Viso, teacher at Springton Lake and Lindsay Groy
teacher at, Penncrest, presented an overview of the Secondary Special Education Math
Initiative. Through work withy math consultants form the DCIU, middle and high school
math teachers have developed a seamless curriculum for special education students. In
addition they have been working with technology based progress monitoring tools that
provides specific data driven decision making for the teachers to ensure that all
standards are addressed to a mastery level. As an example of the results and teacher
accountability, Ms. Viso shared her classroom results from the MAP assessment. The
data demonstrated that 7% of her special education students made a year’s growth this
year and 57% made more than a year’s growth over the school year. The initiative will
be extended to the elementary school level next year. This work exemplifies the
purpose and spirit of special education services that result in closing this aspect of the
achievement gap.
Overnight Trips
Spanish Language Immersion Trip to Costa Rica Spring 2009
The World Language program is planning a Spanish language immersion trip to Costa
Rica for late March or early April 2009. The trip will accommodate 16-20 students.
District cost is for $750.00 for substitute coverage (2 teachers for 5 days @75.00/ day).
ACTION: Approval for the trip will be on the June legislative agenda.
PIAA State Track Championship to Shippensburg 5/23 to 5/24/08
Penncrest Boys and Girls track teams competed in the State Championship.
Joe Verica competed at states in the triple jump after his 8th place in Districts. Jerry
Thompson will also competed in the 110 high hurdle race, after his 7th place finish in
that event.
The Penncrest Girls Track team traveled to Shippensburg University to compete in the
PIAA State High School Track and Field Championships. The team represented by
Senior Karen Shump in the Shot Put and Discus and Sophomore Lauren Tusar who
competed in the Long and Triple Jumps. District cost for transportation is $500.00, and
3 days of substitute costs of $300.00 for a total cost of $800.00.
ACTION: Approval for the trip will be on the June legislative agenda.
Penncrest Football Camp to West Chester University 7/18 to 7/21/ 08
The Penncrest football team will attend its 11th annual team camp at West Chester
University. The only cost to the district is transportation each way for players and
equipment.
ACTION: Approval for the trip will be on the June legislative agenda.
Boys Basketball Summer Tournament to Allentown
7/11 to 7/12/08
The PHS boys’ basketball team will play in the Lehigh Valley Sportsfest basketball
tournament. Students will be transported by parents. There is no cost to the district.
ACTION: Approval for the trip will be on the June legislative agenda.
Contracts
DCIU: Be Proud is an adjudication program located at 600 N. Olive Street. The program
serves approximately 20 youth from Delaware County who are remanded to the
program. Because it is located in the district, the district is required to provide
educational services which are contracted through the IU. The tuition cost is billed back
to the sending districts and reimbursed to Rose Tree Media. The cost of the contract is
$158,313.00
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the June legislative agenda.
DCIU: Detention Center
The Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center is an adjudication program located in
our district serving up to 1000 Delaware County students annually. Because it is located
in the district, the district is required to provide educational services which are
contracted through the IU. The tuition cost is billed back to the sending districts and
reimburses to Rose Tree Media. The cost of the contract is $968,862.00.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the June legislative agenda.
DCIU: Elwyn Residential Students
The Rose Tree Media School District serves as the host district to students residentially
placed at Elwyn Institute. The cost for students who are educated in DCIU programs is
$989,072.00 The District bills the cost back to the home district along with a 28%
administrative fee. The tuition for wards of the state is reimbursed from PDE with a 50%
administrative fee.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the June legislative agenda.
Interquest Canine Detection Services
An interquest Canine Detection Service provides random contraband searches at
Penncrest High School and Springton Lake Middle School. The cost of the contract will
not exceed $3000.00.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the June legislative agenda.
Elwyn Technical Services
Elwyn provides 4.5 days per week of mental health support for the emotional support
programs at Springton Lake and Penncrest High School, with itinerant support as
needed at the elementary school level. The cost of the contract is $82,030.94.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the June legislative agenda.
Child Guidance Extended School Year
Two students identified with special needs require extended school year. The cost for
the contract is $6340.00. The contract will be funded through IDEA flow though monies.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the June legislative agenda.
Timothy School Extended School Year
Three students identified with special needs require extended school year. The cost for
the contract is $11,025.00. The contract will be funded through IDEA flow though
monies.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the June legislative agenda.
Devereaux’s Benito Center 5/15 to 6/13/2008
A student with special needs requires an out of district mental health placement for the
remainder of the 2007-2008 school year. The cost is $170.00 per day for 43 days for a
total cost of $7,310.00.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the June legislative agenda.
Pathway School Extended School Year
Three students identified with special needs requires extended school year The cost of
the program is $6,950.00 per student for an total cost of $20,850.00 The contract will be
funded through IDEA flow though monies.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the June legislative agenda.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be September 2, 2008 at 8:45
P.M.
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:
June 4, 2008
RE:
June 3, 2008, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Fox, Nancy
Fronduti, John Hanna, Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Meg Barney, Angela Gilbert, Steve Taylor
Building Goals: Looking Back and Looking Forward
Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Taylor presented one highlight from each building’s work for the year
related to teaching and learning. These highlights constitute individual points of pride,
accomplishment, or vision rather than a comprehensive review of goals for the year.
Rose Tree – Dr. Gilbert presented an overview of the data conferences implemented at
Rose Tree this year. The data conference process began with the principal meeting with
each classroom teacher along with the reading specialist and instructional support
teacher. The results of multiple sources of data were reviewed in order to determine if
students were at risk academically, behaviorally, socially or emotionally. Individual plans
for intervention were formulated and strategies were implemented including structured
CE time, tutoring, strategic use of building subs, instructional aids and technology and
targeted instruction by the classroom teacher and support staff. Data conferences have
been very successful resulting in reductions in academic, behavioral and
social/emotional risks among students, as well as improved scores on DIBELS and MAP
assessments.
Glenwood – The use of technology tools for small group instruction was the highlighted
initiative at Glenwood. Dr. Gilbert described the variety of technology tools used in the
school in the context of the unique goals set by the principal and teachers. During small
group instruction, students use the classroom computers to explore reading websites,
complete web based assignments on KidBiz and complete tasks designed by the
teacher specifically to address individual needs. Individual and small groups of students
listen to stories downloaded onto MP3 players in grades two and three. Projectors and
InterWrite Pads enhance teaching and learning as students engage in multi-media
presentations and teachers utilize excel spreadsheets, content area lessons supported
by internet searches and differentiated assignments – all projected on a screen for an
enhanced visual experience for students. Glenwood teachers report, “The technology
that has made the greatest impact in the classroom starts with a computer and LCD
projector.”
Springton Lake – Dr. Taylor reviewed the implementation of the new Springton Lake
schedule, which involved equalizing periods for Language Arts and Math at 65
minutes/day and adding a Reading Enrichment Period (REP) at the end of the day.
Evaluations of the schedule came through focus group discussions, meetings with
individuals, and surveys of the faculty; anecdotal feedback from teachers, parents, and
students; hard data from MAP tests; and hard data from PSSA (available in Summer
2008). Strong MAP scores achieved in the 7th grade this year provide evidence of the
effectiveness of the new schedule. Areas to improve, according to the qualitative
feedback, included the split periods and configuration of the AGP program. For 20082009, the split periods have been eliminated, the AGP students will have a dedicated
period each week for AGP, and AGP students in each grade will have the same teacher
for Language Arts and AGP. Finally, the keyboarding course has been moved to the
elementary level, replaced by a course in Study Skills and Asset Building.
Indian Lane – A homework club designed to assist students in need of extra help was
established this year at Indian Lane. Dr. Gilbert presented the key points of this initiative.
Teachers in grades three through five were asked to submit the names of students who
would benefit from extra help with homework and/or individual attention. Parents were
informed and asked to give their permission for children to remain after school for this
support. Volunteers from the staff were solicited to sign up to run the homework club. A
total of fifteen teachers volunteered to help on a rotating basis. Parents and students
responded with very positive comments about the club when surveyed. Outcomes
included: increases in students’ confidence; students better prepared; no homework
battles at home; higher individual student achievement. More than twenty five students
were serviced throughout the school year.
Media – Dr. Gilbert presented some of the highlights of the “Go Green” initiative at Media
School. “Go Green” was inspired by the installation of solar panes at Media. This project
was paid for by a grant obtained by the Media Borough. A Media School parent, Pete
Alyankin, was instrumental in making this project a reality. The school community
believes strongly that small changes make a difference, awareness is a critical first step
and every person has the ability to “repair the world.” Inspired by the new solar panels
and armed with these beliefs, the entire school community participated in a number of
“Go Green” activities. They included: “Watt Watchers” for energy conservation; recycling
paper; establishing litter free zones; participation in the ENVIROTHON; tree planting;
weekly eco-tips. Among other benefits, Media saw a significant reduction in the school’s
electric bill during the winter months.
Penncrest – Penncrest’s highlight looks to the 2008-2009 school year rather than back
to 2007-2008. Dr. Taylor explained the high school’s plan to administer the Preliminary
Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) to all 10th and 11th graders on October 15, 2008.
Heretofore, students elected whether to take the test, and in the most recent
administration 26% of sophomores and 68% of juniors opted to participate. By giving the
test to all sophomores and juniors, Penncrest will support goals of the new strategic plan,
which calls for closing achievement gaps between subgroups and increasing
participation in accelerated, advanced, or enhanced programming. For example, the
administration and counselors will use the PSAT AP Readiness Index to identify students
capable of participating in higher-level programming, such as AP courses. They also
expect more students to view themselves as “college material” after taking the PSAT,
and they expect students to feel better prepared for the SAT exams taken subsequently.
Penncrest will use a modified schedule, such as that employed during PSSA testing, to
administer the test. In response to this proposal, the Board asked for clarification about
how teachers will prepare students, especially sophomores, for the exam and follow up
the results of the exam. They also would like to know if students will have the option not
to participate, especially sophomores. They requested that Mr. Gregg provide further
details at the Informational Meeting on June 26th.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
June 4, 2008
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for June 3, 2008
Chairperson: Mrs. Linda Fox
Board Members in attendance: Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Peter
Barry
Also in attendance: Patti Linden, Kim McCann-Roller, Christa Consadene, Mack
Johnson
1. RTM Virtual K End-of-Year Report
Christa Consadene presented an end-of-year report on the first year of our Virtual
Kindergarten program implementation. The program was organized into thematic units
that followed the language arts program in the classroom. Christa worked with all the
kindergarten classroom teachers to pace the appearance of the lessons on the website
so that instruction would coincide. Lessons incorporated science standards that are not
always covered in the limited time of a half-day program. Students were assessed with
the Boehm Test of Basic Concepts both pre and post the opening of the online program.
According to the data collected, all Virtual K students exceeded their non-participating
peers in many of the concepts assessed. The three main objectives of the program
were achieved. 1. Increased instructional time: data collected specified 5162 hits to the
program as an average per month, with the range of time from 5 to 64 minutes per hit.
2. Ongoing communication was achieved via phone calls, e-mails, and personal
meeting with parents on a daily basis. 3. Increased gains as identified by early learning
screenings: data collected indicated greater gains on concepts tested. The program will
be available to the kindergarten students through the summer until August 15, so
parents will be able to have their children spend additional time on lessons for
reinforcement and/or enrichment and thereby not experience any learning loss.
2. CFF Technical Update
The Technology Department addressed concerns raised by a student Board member at
the May legislative meeting about the functionality of the CFF equipment at the high
school. Patti Linden spoke with the student personally to gain a greater perspective on
the comments. The student did admit that the technical issues, as she saw them,
appeared to take place in only one of the three CFF classes she had. Upon
investigation, that one teacher was having some difficulty using the whiteboard, of which
the Technology Department was aware and was troubleshooting on a daily basis. That
teacher is now functioning well with the equipment. The student complained of the
speed at which the laptops were connecting to the network, but she compared it to the
connection speed of the desktops. Since the laptops are on a wireless network and the
desktops are wired, it is not a valid comparison. The Technology Department takes all
complaints very seriously and acts upon them as soon as we are aware. The
department will keep the Board of Directors apprised of the situation.
Next meeting: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center
Board Room
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
May 22, 2008
June 3, 2008
June 10, 2008
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 August 28, 2008, at Springton
Lake Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
Professional
1.
Brian Tracy, Special Education Teacher, Penncrest
High School, resignation effective August 22, 2008.
2.
Joseph DiAntonio, Athletic Director, resignation
effective July 14, 2008.
3.
Eva Thomas, Librarian, Rose Tree Elementary,
resignation effective August 12, 2008.
4.
Valerie Burnett, Director of Pupil
resignation effective August 28, 2008.
Services,
Non-Instructional
1.
Marianne Nigolian, Support Staff I, Media Elementary,
resignation, effective June 19, 2008.
2.
Amy Connell, Food Service Worker, resignation,
effective May 30, 2008.
3.
Sandra Schoenberger, Food Service
resignation, effective May 30, 2008.
4.
Diane Steward, Food Service Worker, resignation
effective May 16, 2008.
5.
Peter DiDonato, Bus Driver, retirement effective
June 13, 2008.
6.
Maureen Beall, Secretary I, Education Center,
retirement effective July 4, 2008.
7.
Emily Rotzell, Support Staff I, Rose Tree
Elementary, resignation effective June 18, 2008.
Worker,
IX.
New Business
B.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
b.
Non-Instructional (continued)
8.
2.
Robert Mayer, Food Service Worker, Springton
Lake Middle School, resignation effective June 19,
2008.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Recommend the Board approve the following
personnel to serve as Title I Summer School Staff
effective June 30, 2008 through July 31, 2008:
Elizabeth Coulter
Gemma Deady
Kathleen Dooner
Aaron Goldfarb
Santina Loveland-Smith
Robin Smith
2.
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Office Asst.
Director
$2,200
$2,000
$2,000
$2,200
$1,200
$3,200
Recommend the Board approve the following
personnel to serve as ESY Staff effective June 30,
2008 through July 31, 2008:
Joann Dougherty Inst. Asst.
Pat Impagliazzo
Inst. Asst.
Diane Jordan
Inst. Asst.
Elise Simonian
Inst. Asst.
Amy Zeigler
Inst. Asst.
Elizabeth Battista Tutor
Mat fisher
Tutor
Julia Friedgen
Tutor
Margaret Hudak Tutor
AnnMarie JohnsonTutor
Debra Schnaars Tutor
Deana Storey
Tutor
Sarah Wilson
Tutor
Jaclyn Lees
Teacher
Veronica Kurash Teacher
Jill Severino
Teacher
Suzanne Yanchek Teacher
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$42.50/hour
$42.50/hour
$42.50/hour
$42.50/hour
$42.50/hour
$42.50/hour
$42.50/hour
$42.50
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
3.
Recommend the Board approve the following
personnel to serve as Reading Rockets Staff
effective July 7, 2008 through August 1, 2008:
Christie Strayer
Teacher
$1,200
Debbie Morrissey Teacher
$1,200
Julie Gropp
Instructional Asst. $10.00/hour
4.
5.
6.
Shelby Mackrides, .2 Long Term Substitute
Spanish Teacher, effective August 19, 2008 at the
annual salary of $8,840.00, Bachelor’s/Step 1,
prorated. Ms. Mackrides received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Allegheny College. She is assigned
to Penncrest High School replacing Tracy
Jackson who has been reassigned. NOTE: Ms.
Mackrides is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
Charles Olinger, III, Athletic Director, effective
July 1, 2008, at the annual salary of $84,900. Mr.
Olinger received his Master’s Degree from
Widener University. He comes to us from Garnet
Valley Middle School where he was a
health/physical education teacher and athletic
director.
He is assigned to Penncrest High
School replacing Joseph DiAntonio who has
resigned. NOTE: Mr. Olinger is being hired
pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
Dr. Stephen Quinn, Assistant Principal, effective
July 9, 2008, at the annual salary of $96,877. Dr.
Quinn received his doctorate and his Master’s
Degree from Wilmington College. He comes to us
from Brandywine High School where he was a
Business Teacher for the last four years, Dr.
Quinn is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
school replacing Joanne Horan who was
reassigned. NOTE; Dr. Quinn is being hired
pending completion of this pre-employment
paperwork.
IX.
New Business
B.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Recommend the Board approve the following
personnel to serve as Summer Garage Help effective
June 23, 2008, at the rate of $12.00 per hour:
Maggie Carletti
Joseph Faulkner
Christopher Murray
3.
Dawn Kalix
Nicholas Polidori
Enoch Stevenson
2
Recommend the Board approve all professional staff
for workshops at the rate of $140 per day through
August 31, 2008, and $145 per day effective
September 1, 2008.
3.
Marion Brower, Summer School Nurse effective
July 7, 2008 through August 1, 2008 at the annual
salary of $1,760.
4.
Christopher Bolles, Custodian, effective June 2,
2008 at the rate of $15.04 per hour. Mr. Bolles is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing
Joseph Way who was reassigned. NOTE: Mr.
Bolles is being hired pending completion of his
pre-employment paperwork.
5.
Colin Ward, Custodian, effective June 27, 2008 at
the rate of $15.04 per hour. Mr. Ward is assigned
to Rose Tree Elementary School replacing James
Swiggitt.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
Nancy Owen from Secretary II to Secretary V, Pupil
Services effective June 9, 2008 at the annual salary
of $35,718. Ms. Owen is assigned to the Education
Center replacing Christina Rivera who resigned.
2.
Carl Holland from Custodial Night Supervisor,
Glenwood
Elementary
to
Maintenance/
Groundskeeper effective June 23, 2008 at the rate
of $16.69 per hour. Mr. Holland is assigned to
Maintenance and Operations replacing Chris
Bowker who resigned.
IX.
New Business
C.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change (continued)
3.
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
Enoch Stevenson, Degree Advancement to Master’s
Equivalency/Step 5 at an annual salary of $49,472
effective August 27, 2007.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
e.
Martha Mayer, Office Clerk I, Media Elementary
School, requests an unpaid leave of absence
commencing March 31, 2008 and terminating April
25, 2008.
Degree Advance
1.
d.
Rachel Douglas from Support Staff I to .5 10
month Secretary I effective July 1, 2008 at the
annual salary of $14,254. Ms. Douglas is assigned
to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Joanne Baker who retired.
Megan Snyder, .5 New Teacher Mentor for the 2nd
semester 2007-2008 school year at the annual salary
of $507.50.
Other
1.
Recommend the Board approve the agreement
between Rose Tree Media School District and Human
Management Services, Inc effective July 1, 2008
through June 30, 2010. See Attachment A.
2.
Recommend the Board approve the Administrators
and Supervisors II Handbook on Compensation and
Related Benefits School Board Policy No. 328,
effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. See
Attachment B.
3.
Recommend
the
Board
approve
the
Administrative Salary Ranges for the 2008-2009
school year. See Attachment C.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Other (continued)
4.
Recommend the Board approve the salaries for
2008-2009 school year. See Attachment D.
5.
Recommend the Board approve the following
personnel to be suspended according to PA
Public School Code 1124 of 1949:
Patricia Fairchild
6.
Recommend the Board approve the following
personnel to sponsor the National Envirothon
Competition at the workshop rate of 15 days:
Chrissa Kuntz
B.
Mark Samilenko
7.
Recommend the Board approve the rate of pay
change for Ernest Werstler, Interim Business
Manager, to $600 per day, effective May 14, 2008.
8.
Recommend the Board approve the contract for
Dr. Denise C. Kerr. Dr. Kerr’s contract will be
effective 11/1/2007 through 6/30/2011. Her salary
for the period 11/1/2007 through 6/30/2008 will be
$168,000.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Spanish Language trip to Costa Rica, Spring 2009.
Resolve, that the Board approve the Spanish Language Immersion
overnight trip to Costa Rica, Spring, 2009.
Background
The World Language program is planning a Spanish language
immersion trip to Costa Rica for late March or early April 2009. The
trip will accommodate 16-20 students. District cost is for 750.00 for
substitute coverage (2 teachers for 5 days @75.00/ day).
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
2.
Penncrest Boys and Girls track teams to the PIAA State Track
Championships at Shippensburg University.
Resolve, that the Board approve the PIAA State Track
Championship overnight trip to Shippensburg 5/23 to 5/24/08.
Background
Penncrest Boys and Girls track teams competed in the State
Championship. Joe Verica competed at states in the triple jump
after his 8th place in Districts. Jerry Thompson will also compete in
the 110 high hurdle race, after his 7th place finish in that event.
The Penncrest Girls Track team traveled to Shippensburg
University to compete in the PIAA State High School Track and
Field Championships.
The team represented by Senior Karen
Shump in the Shot Put and Discus and Sophomore Lauren Tusar
who competed in the Long and Triple Jumps. District cost for
transportation is $500.00, and 3 days of substitute costs of $300.00
for a total cost of $800.00.
3.
Penncrest Football team to West Chester University.
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest Football Camp
overnight trip to West Chester University July 18 to July 21, 2008.
Background
The Penncrest football team will attend its 11th annual team camp
at West Chester University. The only cost to the district is
transportation each way for players and equipment.
4.
Penncrest Boys Basketball Team to Allentown, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the Boys Basketball Summer
Tournament overnight trip to Allentown July 11 to July 12, 2008.
Background
The Penncrest High School Boys Basketball team will play in the
Lehigh Valley Sportsfest Basketball Tournament. Students will be
transported by parents. There is no cost to the district.
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
5.
Penncrest Envirothon Team to Flagstaff, Arizona
Resolve, that the Board approve the Envirothon Team overnight trip
to Flagstaff, Arizona.
Background
Five students will be competing in the Canon International
Envirothon competition from July 28, 2008 until August 3, 2008.
Two staff members will be traveling with the students. There is no
cost to the district.
ADDENDUM 1
IX.
New Business
A.
B.
Terminations
1.
Marjorie Berke, Media Elementary, retirement effective June
20, 2008. Mrs. Berke joined the staff as a Math Tutor in
1981. In 1985 she became an elementary teacher. Ms.
Berke is retiring after 27 years of dedicated service to Rose
Tree Media School District.
2.
John Pauley, Penncrest High School, retirement effective
June 20, 2008. Mr. Pauley joined the staff at Penncrest High
school as a social studies teacher in 1983. Mr. Pauley is
retiring after 25 years of dedicated service to Rose Tree
Media School District.
Other
1.
Retirement Incentive Plan
Resolve the Board approve the Early Retirement Incentive
Plan between the Rose Tree Media School District and Rose
Tree Media Education Association for the 2007-2008 school
year. See Attachment H.
ADDENDUM 2
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
a.
Professional
1.
Recommend the appointment of Grace Eves as
Director of Management Services, effective July
28, 2008.
Background
Mrs. Eves received her Bachelor of Science
Degree in Business Administration from Ursinus
College and is pursuing her Masters Degree in
School leadership at Wilkes University. Mrs. Eves
is currently serving as Assistant Business
Manager of Souderton Area School District. Mrs.
Eves is being hired pending completion of preemployment paperwork,
APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
Recommend the following bids be awarded in the categories
listed, such recommendation being the lowest bid received
from a responsible bidder, kind, quality and materials having
been considered.
a.
Media Elementary Masonry Restoration/Pointing
Phase II Construction Contract
Recommend Construction Contract award to
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. per State
approved pricing in the lump sum of
$160,009.52.
b.
Media Elementary Masonry Restoration/
Pointing Phase II Professional Services Contract
Recommend award of Professional Services Contract
for Media Elementary Masonry Restoration/Pointing
Phase II to O & S Associates in an amount not to
exceed $10,000.00.
c.
Rose Tree Elementary Repair of Damaged Exterior
EIFS Wall Construction Contract
Recommend award of Construction Contract to Arthur
R. Walter & Son, Inc. in the amount of $9,375.00.
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
d.
Recommend award of site improvements - paving
sidewalks, curbing and tennis courts at Penncrest
High School, Glenwood Elementary and Indian Lane
Elementary to Gessler Construction Company at a
base bid of $94,310.00, plus alternate bid #1 of
$38,220.00 for a total bid of $132,530.00.
e.
Bid award Kitchen Floor Replacement Penncrest
Award bid for the kitchen floor replacement at
Penncrest to M. J. Bradley as the lowest responsible
bidder for base bid $15,900.00 and alternate bid #1
$2,900.00; for a total bid award of $18,800.00.
Background
All bid awards were discussed at the June 10, 2008
Operations Committee Meeting.
f.
Correction of Bid Awards
Resolve, that the Board approve the correction to two
bid awards made at the April Legislative meeting due
to clerical errors in reporting of bid amount. There is
no change in lower bidder, only a correction of the
bid amount.
1.
Award for Roofing Projects at Media
Elementary, Springton Lake and
Penncrest, the correct lowest responsible bid is
$499,600.00 not $499,660.00 as awarded.
2.
Award for the HVAC bid at Indian Lane
Elementary the correct lowest responsible bid
is $86,850.00 not $86,500.00 as awarded.
Background
This was discussed at the June 10, 2008
Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Capital Reserve Fund Budget for 2008-2009
Resolve, that the Board approve the Capital Reserve Fund
Budget for 2008-2009. (See Attachment E)
Background
This was discussed at the June 10, 2008 Finance
Committee Meeting.
2.
DCCC 2008-2009 Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County
Community College 2008-09 Budget in the amount of
$84,765,150. The Rose Tree Media School District’s
share of the general operation budget is $1,112,659.
Background
Under State law, the local sponsors’ obligation for support of
the community college’s operating budget is the total
operating balance after all other sources of revenue have
been deducted. Each sponsoring school district’s share of
the local sponsor appropriation is equal to its proportionate
share of the total real estate market valuation of all eleven
sponsoring districts. This was discussed at the June 10,
2008 Finance Committee Meeting.
3.
CADES Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the CADES Agreement
at the following rate schedule for the period June 23, 2008
through August 22, 2008.
Round Trip (Del Co.)
One Way (Del Co.)
Per student/day
Per student/day
$56.65
$36.00
Background
The Children and Adult Disability and Education Services
(CADES ) provides round trip door-to-door transportation for
children enrolled in the summer programs. This was
discussed at the June 10, 2008 Finance Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Homestead Exclusion
Resolve, that the Board approve resolution establishing
the Homestead Exclusion for Rose Tree Media School
District to be an assessment of $9,695.00, which equals a
reduction in property tax of $204.54 for each homestead
approved property. (See Attachment F)
Background
This was discussed at the June 10, 2008 Finance
Committee Meeting.
5.
Authorization for Post June 2008 Budgetary Transfers
Recommend that the Board authorize the administration to
make budgetary transfers after June 30, 2008 applicable to
the fiscal year 2007-2008.
Background
This was discussed at the June 10, 2008 Finance
Committee Meeting.
6.
Authorization to Pay July 1, 2008 Bill List
Resolve, that the Board authorize the administration to pay
the July 2008 bills, as presented on the Bill List subject to
ratification by the Board at the August 28, 2008, Legislative
Meeting.
Background
This was discussed at the June 10, 2008 Finance
Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
Fund Balance Designations 2008-2009
Resolve, that the Board establish unreserved, designated
fund balance for capital projects in the amount of
$1,500,000.00 to assist in the finance of possible future
capital project for the Education Center.
Further resolve, that the Board establish unreserved,
designated fund balance for future expenditures in the
amount of $2,100,000 to pay for expenditures included in the
2008-2009 budget which exceed the budgeted revenue.
RATIONALE: The above action will result in a fund
balance as of June 30, 2008 that is within the Act 48
limit while ensuring that possible future financial
needs will be able to be met.
Background
This was discussed at the June 10, 2008 Finance Committee
Meeting.
8.
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 08 – 174 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Budgetary Reserve
AMOUNT: $376,830.29
TO:
AMOUNT:
Refund of Prior Year Receipts
$376,830.29
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the Franklin Mint tax
assessment appeal.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 08 – 175 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Replacement Equipment
AMOUNT: $1,100.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Data Processing Services – Technical Services
$1,100.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to provide oral proficiency
testing to Spanish, French and German World Language
students.
FY 08 – 179 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Board Services – Other Professional Services
AMOUNT: $3,925.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Office of Principal – Supplies
$3,925.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for additional Penncrest High
School Graduation expenses.
FY 08 – 180 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,100.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Office of Principal – Discretionary Fund
$1,100.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to help with the cost of
Media Elementary School’s 5th Grade Recognition Program.
FY 08 – 181 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Building Services – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,500.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Building Services – Repairs and Maintenance
$2,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of new
carpeting for Computer Lab and refinish tables in Art Room.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 08 – 182 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Student Activities –
Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Office of Principal – Supplies
$2,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Graduation expenses.
FY 08 – 183 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instructional Technology – Repairs &
Maintenance
AMOUNT: $2,000.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Travel
$2,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed due to funds for national
technology conference attended in June, 2007 were
allocated for in 2007 fiscal year, but were invoiced and paid
from current fiscal year.
FY 08 – 184 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Other Community Services – Professional
Services Other
AMOUNT: $1,600.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Travel
$1,600.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed due to staff breakfast for K12 on Technology Inservice Day.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 08 – 185 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
Regular Instruction – Other Professional
Services
Regular Instruction – Other Miscellaneous
Purchase Service
AMOUNT: $14,550.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Equipment
$14,550.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed within the Accountability
Block Grant in support of the Virtual Kindergarten program,
the following equipment is needed: Digital camcorder for VK
teacher to record videos and post to VK website as part of
the curriculum; Wireless lavalier microphones for recording
of audio in video features; MacBook Pro for VK teacher to
support editing of video features; SMART Boards and ceiling
mounted projectors for Kindergarten classroom teachers to
engage students in interactive classroom lessons from VK
program website.
FY 08 – 190 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Learning Support – Other Professional
Services
AMOUNT: $25,600.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Early Intervening Services – Other
Professional Services
$25,600.00
RATIONALE: A new IDEA budget code is needed to
address funds used for Early Intervening Services. Funds
are being transferred from current IDEA to this new IDEA
funded account.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 08 – 191 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Learning Support – Supplies
Learning Support – Equipment
Learning Support – Travel
Learning Support – Textbooks
AMOUNT: $126,602.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Other Professional
Services
Learning Support – Tuition
Learning Support – Software
Learning Support – Books and Subscriptions
$126,602.00
RATIONALE: Transfers are needed within IDEA to address
greater needs for tuition, services, supplies and transfer to
new Early Intervening account.
Background
This was discussed at the June 10, 2008, Finance
Committee Meeting.
9.
Plan Con Parts D and E for the Springton Lake
Renovation Project
Resolve, that the Board approve submission of Plan Con
Parts D and E to Pennsylvania Department of Education for
the Springton Lake Renovation Project.
Background
This was discussed at the June 10, 2008 Operations
Committee Meeting.
10.
Education Center Appraisal
Resolve, that the Board authorize administration to obtain a
current real estate appraisal for the education center.
Background
This was discussed at the June 10, 2008 Finance Committee
Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
Be Proud Program
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with the
Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) Be Proud
Program in the amount of $158,313.00.
Background
Be Proud is an adjudication program located at 600 N. Olive
Street. The program serves approximately 20 youth from
Delaware County who are remanded to the program.
Because it is located in the district, the district is required to
provide educational services which are contracted through
the IU. The tuition cost is billed back to the sending districts
and reimbursed to Rose Tree Media. The cost of the
contract is $158,313.00.
12.
Detention Center Resolve
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with the
Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) Detention Center
in the amount of $968,862.00.
Background
The Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center is an
adjudication program located in our district serving up to
1000 Delaware County students annually. Because it is
located in the district, the district is required to provide
educational services which are contracted through the IU.
The tuition cost is billed back to the sending districts and
reimbursed to Rose Tree Media. The cost of the contract is
$968,862.00.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
13.
Elwyn Residential Students
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with Delaware
County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) Elwyn Residential
Students, in the amount of $989,072.00.
Background
The Rose Tree Media School District serves as the host
district to students residentially placed at Elwyn Institute.
The cost for students who are educated in DCIU programs is
$989,072.00 The District bills the cost back to the
home district along with a 23% administrative fee. The tuition
for wards of the state is reimbursed from PDE with a 50%
administrative fee.
14.
Interquest Canine Detection Services
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with Interquest
Canine Detection Services not to exceed the amount of
$3,000.00.
Background
An interquest Canine Detection Service provides random
contraband searches at Penncrest High School and
Springton Lake Middle School. The cost of the contract will
not exceed $3000.00.
15.
Elwyn Technical Services
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with Elwyn
Technical Services in the amount of $82,303.00.
Background
Elwyn provides 4.5 days per week of mental health support
for the emotional support programs at Springton Lake and
Penncrest High School, with itinerant support as needed at
the elementary school level. The cost of the contract is
$82,303.00.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
16.
Child Guidance Resource Center
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with Child
Guidance Resource Center for extended school year
services, in the amount of $6,340.00.
Background
Two students identified with special needs require extended
school year. The program runs from June 30 to July 24,
2008. The cost for the contract is $6,340.00. The contract
will be funded through IDEA flow though monies.
17.
Timothy School
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with the
Timothy School for extended school year services in the
amount of $11,025.00.
Background
Three students identified with special needs require
extended school year. The cost for the contract is
$11,025.00. The contract will be funded through IDEA flow
though monies.
18.
Devereaux’s Benito Center
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with the
Devereaux’s Benito Center May 15 to June 13, 2008, in the
amount of $7,310.00.
Background
A student with special needs requires an out of district
mental health placement for the remainder of the 2007-2008
school year. The cost is $170.00 per day for 43 days for a
total cost of $7,310.00.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
19.
Pathway School
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with the
Pathway School for extended school year services in the
amount of $20,850.00.
Background
Three students identified with special needs require
extended school year. The cost of the program is $6,950
per student for an total cost of $20,850.00. The contract will
be funded through IDEA flow though monies.
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Administrators and Supervisors II
Handbook
on Compensation and Related Benefits
School Board Policy No. 328
Approved by the Board
of School Directors
For the period
July 1, 2008 through
June 30, 2011
SUPERVISORS (ADSUP II)
HANDBOOK
ON COMPENSATION AND RELATED BENEFITS
I.
RECOGNIZE
For the purpose of discussing compensation and related benefits, the Board
recognizes the Rose Tree Media Association of Supervisors and Managers
(ADSUP II) as the representative for Documentation Specialist, Maintenance Foreman, Facilities Foreman, Garage Foreman, Transportation Dispatcher and any
other employees designated by the School Board for this group. This group will
hereinafter be referred to as ADSUP II in this document.
II.
ANNUAL LEAVE
All annual leave will require prior written approval by the immediate supervisor.
A.
Current Employees
For twelve-month employees hired prior to July 1, 1986, fifteen working days
annual leave are earned each year, at the rate of 1 ¼ days per month. Five
additional leave days are earned for those current employees who have
completed ten years of service. A maximum of thirty (30) days may be accumulated by continuing staff.
B.
Twelve-month Employees Hired After July 1, 1986
Twelve-month employees receive the following annual leave:
First year:
Second year:
After five years:
Ten days
Fifteen days
Twenty days
C.
For ten-month employees there is no annual leave consideration.
III.
SICK LEAVE
Members shall accumulate sick leave at the rate of one (1) day per working month.
Example: Ten (10) month employees, 10 sick days; twelve (12) month employees,
12 sick days.
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IV.
PERSONAL AND EMERGENCY LEAVE
Individuals will be allowed time off for emergencies and personal business which
must be conducted during the school hours, after providing their immediate
supervisors with as much prior notice as possible. A maximum of four days may be
used for these purposes. All unused personal days will be converted to sick leave
on June 30th of each year.
V.
SICK LEAVE BUY-BACK
The employee must have completed ten (10) years of continuous employment with
the Rose Tree Media School District as a permanent member of the staff to be eligible for this benefit.
The Board will pay the employee upon termination of his/her employment with the
Rose Tree Media School District:
2008-2011
Days 1 - 100
$46 per day
Days 101 - 150
$51 per day
Days beyond 150
$61 per day
VI.
UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE
An unpaid leave of absence may be granted for a specific period of time during
which the employee provides no service to the district, receives no salary or benefits, yet is retained as a district employee.
The Superintendent shall make recommendations to the Board, which shall
consider each case individually. The sole consideration in granting such leave shall
be the welfare of the students and the availability of suitable replacements.
VII. CONTINUING EDUCATION
Within Board approved budget allocations, immediate supervisors may assign employees and/or approve requests for continuing education, subject to the
Superintendent's prior approval.
VIII.
AUTOMOBILE REIMBURSEMENT
Individuals using their own automobiles in pursuance of school duties as
approved by their immediate supervisor will be reimbursed at the rate allowed by
the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
IX.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
At the Superintendent's discretion, the School Board Solicitor will be made
available to individuals sued for performance within the jurisdiction of their
assignments.
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X.
NOTIFICATION OF ELIMINATION OF POSITION
Every effort will be made to provide written notification of one year in instances in
which an ADSUP II position is to be eliminated.
XI.
JULY AND AUGUST ATTENDANCE
Ten-month members of ADSUP II whose attendance is mandatory during July and
August will be paid at their per diem rate.
XII.
UNIFORMS
The School District will provide an allowance of $100 per year for those ADSUP II
members who wear uniforms.
XIII.
INSURANCE BENEFITS
A.
Health and Hospitalization
1.
Contributions
ADSUP II members shall contribute the following percentages of the
applicable premium cost by payroll deduction until the Flex Benefit
Plan is implemented:
2008-09
9%
The foregoing medical benefits enumerated above shall, for the remaining years of this agreement, be the same as those benefits afforded members of the Rose Tree Media Education Association, including the same contributions for those benefits as may apply to the
members of that Association.
2.
Coverage.
Effective July 1, 2005: Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
Option 10/20/70 or equivalent. The Board has the right to select the
insurance carrier. Should the ADSUP II member choose a more expensive available plan, the member must pay the difference between
the applicable premium for Personal Choice Option 10/20/70 and the
members’ plan.
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XIII.
Insurance Benefits (continued)
3.
Withdrawal Bonus
Each employee who chooses not to elect health and hospital coverage with Rose Tree Media School District shall receive monthly payments equal to Single Personal Choice 10/20/70 premium rate. If the
employee chooses to re-enter the plan, the first re-entry shall be at no
cost to the employee. Any subsequent re-entry shall cost the employee 25% per month of the contribution rate for one year.
B.
C.
D.
Dental
1.
Contributions
Board shall contribute up to one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the family plan coverage.
2.
Coverage
Basic Delta Dental plan or equivalent. The Board has the right to select the insurance carrier.
Dental Supplemental - Oral Surgery
1.
Contributions
Board shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the premium
cost for the individual or family plan coverage. The Board has the
right to select the insurance carrier.
2.
Coverage
Oral surgery (100% UCR)
Prosthetics ( 50% UCR)
Periodontics ( 50% UCR)
Delta Dental Oral Surgery Plan or Equivalent
Dental Supplemental - Orthodontics
1.
Contributions
Board shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for
the individual or family plan coverage.
2.
Coverage
Delta Dental Orthodontics Plan or equivalent. The Board has the right
to select the insurance carrier.
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XIII.
INSURANCE BENEFITS (continued)
E.
F.
G.
Vision
1.
Contributions
The Board shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for family plan coverage per month toward the employee's subscription.
2.
Coverage
Eye examination and refraction service. Vision Benefits of America
Plan or equivalent. The Board has the right to select the insurance
carrier.
Disability Income Protection
1.
Base insurance plan for the individual in first two years in the district
amounts to approximately 60% (as determined by insurance carrier) of
monthly salary, payable for one year. Payments begin after thirty (30)
days of disability to a maximum of $2,000 per month. The Board has
the right to select the insurance carrier.
2.
Individual in his/her third year with district is eligible for long-term disability. If disability continues into second year, benefit amounts to approximately 60% (as determined by insurance carrier) of salary to a
maximum of $2,500 per month, payable to age 65.
3.
Long-term disability supplement provides that an eligible individual will
receive 75% of his/her salary, to age 65, if disability results from an
on-the-job injury.
Life Insurance
1.
H.
Each full-time member shall receive at Board expense term life insurance the equivalent of 3 times his/her salary with a minimum of
$100,000. The Board has the right to select the insurance carrier.
Automobile
1.
The Board will provide non-ownership liability insurance as the secondary insurer to supplement the individual's own insurance for accidents occurring while on authorized school business.
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VIII.
INSURANCE BENEFITS (continued)
I.
Self Insurance Fund
1.
J.
The Board will provide up to $500 per ADSUP II member for an
annual physical examination. Verification of the physical examination
and the date on which it occurred will be made. The results of the
physical examination are to be confidential and the property of the
administrator. In addition, any unreimbursed medical, dental, and/or
vision costs will be paid up to the balance of the $500. Original receipts will be provided.
Early Retirement Incentive
1.
2.
Each employee who retires from the School District in accordance
with the regulations of the Public School Employee’s Retirement system shall be eligible for an insurance benefit as set forth below, provided that:
a.
The applicant has submitted a letter of intent to retire to the District Superintendent prior to May 1st of the fiscal year of his/her
retirement.
b.
The applicant will, during the fiscal year of his or her
retirement, complete at least 10 years of continuous full-time
employment with the Rose Tree Media School District as a
permanent member of the Administrative Staff.
c.
Eligible employees must actually retire pursuant to the Public
School Employees’ Retirement Code prior to the end of the fiscal year of application.
d.
Eligible applicants will have the choice of insurance
providers of those offered by Rose Tree Media School
District.
Provided that an eligible applicant has met all the above requirements,
the Board will pay husband and wife coverage with the right of survivorship for the health package including health, hospitalization, dental,
vision and prescription to Medicare eligible date at 85% of the yearly
cost of the cost of insurance at the rate of retirement. In the event that
the spouse has coverage, the employee will defer to that plan. If the
spouse has coverage that is not as good as the one offered by Rose
Tree Media, the district will make up the cost differential.
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XIV.
SALARY
A.
Each year, by March 31, the Superintendent will notify any individual whose
performance may adversely affect future salary consideration. This notification will be in writing, and followed by a conference involving the Superintendent, the individual, his/her immediate supervisor, a representative of
ADSUP II (if requested by the individual) and other appropriate parties.
B.
Effective July 1, 2008, a total of 3.75% (of current salaries) will be
distributed among current ADSUP II members by the Superintendent of
Schools each year of the agreement.
C.
Tax Sheltered Annuity
The district will provide a TSA program up to 1.05% of salary with a dollar for
dollar match of the employee contribution and consistent with the Tax Code.
XV.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
A.
If any ADSUP II member designated in I. feels the subject of a violation of
School Board Policy, exclusive of contracts, personnel handbooks and
agreements with employee groups, he/she may avail himself/herself of the
following procedure if initiated within ten (10) working days of the alleged violation (a "day" is defined as a working day):
1.
Discuss the matter with his/her immediate supervisor and/or appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
2.
If the difference is not resolved, the complainant will explain his/her
position, in writing, to the Superintendent within ten (10) days of the alleged occurrence, and notify him/her that he/she is invoking this complaint procedure. The Superintendent will confer with the
complainant within ten (10) days of receiving such notice.
3.
The Superintendent will send his/her decision, in writing, to the complainant within five (5) days of the conference.
4.
If the complainant is not satisfied with the Superintendent's decision,
he/she may, within five (5) days of its receipt, appeal the
decision to the Board of School Directors, with a copy to the
Superintendent.
5.
The Board will confer with the complainant and Superintendent within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the appeal.
6.
The Board promptly will send its decision, in writing, to the complainant and Superintendent. The Board's decision will be final and
binding.
7
XV.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (continued)
7.
B.
XVI.
The Board does not intend to waive legal rights of the complainant. If
the complainant elects to proceed by any other legal remedy, he/she
shall waive his/her rights to proceed under this complaint procedure.
In following this procedure, these provisions will apply:
1.
All conferences will be held at a time mutually convenient to all participants and will be confidential.
2.
Either party may invite other persons to attend conferences.
3.
Failure at any step of this procedure to communicate decisions within
the specified time limits shall permit the complainant to lodge an appeal at the next step of the procedure.
4.
Failure by the complainant to observe any deadline will discontinue
the process beyond that step.
5.
The time limits specified in this procedure may be extended by written
mutual agreement, with the exception of the initial ten (10) + day period in which a complaint must be filed.
MEET AND DISCUSS PANEL
A Meet and Discuss Panel will be selected for the purposes of discussing matters
of concern to both the school Board and to the ADSUP I. The Panel will consist
of three (3) Board members, the Superintendent and (4) ADSUP II members
(selected by ADSUP II). The Panel will meet as needed on a mutually agreed
upon basis.
8
Administrative Salary Ranges
2008-2009
Minimum
Midpoint
Maximum
Range I
Superintendent
Range II
Director of Management Services
$118,405
$131,860
$145,315
Range III
Director of Teaching & Learning - Elementary
Director of Teaching & Learning - Secondary
Director of Pupil Services
Director of Technology
Director of Human Resources
$107,641
$123,787
$139,933
Range IV
High School Principal
$113,023
$123,787
$134,551
Range V
Middle School Principal
$107,641
$118,405
$129,169
Range VI
Elementary School Principal
Assistant High School Principal
District Engineer
$102,259
$113,023
$123,787
Range VII
Assistant Middle School Principal
Supervisor of Special Education
$96,877
$107,641
$118,405
Range VIII
School Psychologist
Athletic Director
Network Specialist
Information Systems Specialist
Management Systems Administrator
$75,348
$91,495
$107,641
Range IX
Accountant
Supervisor Business Operations
Transportation Director
Supervisor of Maintenance
$69,966
$80,730
$91,495
Range X
Home and School Visitor
$59,202
$69,966
$80,730
Range XI (10 Month)
Occupational Therapist
$43,056
$53,820
$64,584
Salaries 2008-2009
Glenwood
Indian Lane
Catherine
Maria
Jeffrey
Stephen
Laura
Stacy
Crystal
Al
Diane
Patricia
Charles
Elizabeth
Lynn
Karen
Fern
Melissa
Deborah
Mackenzie
Mark
Rachael
Katherine
Julie
Susan
Joanne
Marianne
Jaclyn
Wendy
Karen
Frances
Kathleen
Judith
Kathleen
Emily
Noreen
Ronald
Terry
Sue
Stephanie
Shirley
Nancy
Lisa
Abby
Martha
Jason
Deborah
Lee
Leslie
Janice
Karen
Andre
David
Appendix IX
Bennett
Cocola
Davies
Dieter
Mandia
Gallagher
Grace-Green
Heinle
Imburgia
Jackson
Keeler
Lutz
Lista
Maher
Mathis
McDevitt
Ney
Omlor
Paikoff
Pinsley
Robinson
Small
Taylor
Wade
Whiteman
Arbutina
Barton
Battavio
Blanchette
Devine
DiMaio
Durant
Ferdon
Ford
Frank
Haskell-McDonald
Hendrixson
Herman
Huebner
Novello
Parkinson
Burke
Phillips
Pinto
Preg
Sitkowski
Valuck
VanEss
Venuto
Washington
Woods
0.5
0.5
0.75
Salary 08 09
$95,817.00
$74,327.00
$52,441.00
$76,962.00
$52,441.00
$58,467.00
$54,716.00
$66,182.00
$87,329.00
$87,329.00
$59,159.00
$88,964.00
$58,473.00
$43,664.50
$87,329.00
$63,895.00
$95,817.00
$54,716.00
$91,220.00
$54,716.00
$52,441.00
$45,316.00
$87,329.00
$87,329.00
$53,770.00
$44,967.00
$64,359.00
$64,359.00
$87,329.00
$95,817.00
$87,329.00
$37,163.50
$45,316.00
$64,359.00
$68,693.00
$64,359.00
$87,329.00
$52,441.00
$87,329.00
$87,329.00
$64,359.00
$45,316.00
$87,329.00
$56,992.00
$55,745.25
$92,404.00
$87,329.00
$61,325.00
$89,251.00
$54,716.00
$95,817.00
Salaries 2008-2009
Media
Rose Tree
Majorie
Kathleen
Kristin
Elizabeth
Gemma Marita
Katherine
Rebekah
Sandra
Aaron
Sandra
Rebecca
Lisa
Susan
AnnMarie
Hans
Tina
La'Shawn
Jana
Claire
Brenda
Carol
Carly
Tricia
Carol
Robin
Arlene
Jayne
Dana
Susan
Desire
Margaret
Kelley
Holly
Christine
Nancy
Diane
Angela
Christine
ThaiFaa
Eileen
Kimberly
Matthew
JoAnn
Maureen
Catherine
Erin
Keith
Betsy
Elizabeth
Lori
Maureen
Berke
Callahan
Connell
Coulter
Deady
Echeverria
Fetterman
German
Goldfarb
Gruber
Harrison
Hooven
Howe
Johnson
Kalbach
Loveland-Smith
Martinez
Maxwell
McGeehan
Millette
Mitchell
Nietz
O'Loughlin
Shapero
Smith
Taylor
Walker
Welc
Allen
Barnes
Barney
Buchek
Clark
Dano
Gheysens
Heiland
Lynch
Maguire
Mayfield-Pinkett
McIntyre
Michaels
Moore
Mrozoski
Naylor
Poulos
Scheivert
Sharp
Spardel
Thompson
Travers
VanZant
0.5
ME/RT
M
0.75
RT/ME
$87,329.00
$95,817.00
$43,664.50
$54,716.00
$50,382.00
$95,817.00
$52,441.00
$87,329.00
$49,782.00
$76,962.00
$54,716.00
$87,329.00
$95,817.00
$56,992.00
$45,690.00
$58,467.00
$50,082.00
$87,329.00
$55,537.00
$64,359.00
$95,817.00
$44,967.00
$55.713.00
$87,329.00
$77,296.00
$87,329.00
$87,329.00
$80,828.00
$61,325.00
$77,296.00
$73,644.00
$87,329.00
$87,329.00
$87,329.00
$87,329.00
$45,690.00
$46,441.00
$47, 067.00
$56,992.00
$59,159.00
$95,817.00
$59,159.00
$59,159.00
$66,182.00
$73,817.00
$66,182.00
$95,817.00
$56,992.00
$81,160.00
$45,948.00
$64,359.00
Salaries 2008-2009
Springton Lake
Sue
Williamson
$81,160.00
Stephen
Maureen
Jacqueline
John
Tiffany
John
William
Lotalinda
Shawna
Susan
Donna
Michael
Rosanna
Dorothee
Jerry
John
Josephine
Jennifer
Nancy
Douglas
Pamela
William
Randall
Nadine
Mark
Susan
Matthew
Joseph
Douglas
Adrienne
Bridget
Jason
Geralyn
Lisa
Todd
Elizabeth
Jennifer
Kathleen
Tony
Stefanie
Amanda
Kim
Carin
Paul
Alexandra
Bond
Sharon
Britt
Michael
Brian
Kevin
Adams
Auerbach
Baker
Baker
Bendistis
Best
Carr
Castro-Anderson
Cliff
Cooper
Craskey
DeLeo
Denney
Diaz
Diaz
Dixon
Dizon
Gault
Going
Gramo
Gregg
Harmon II
Harp
Hensley
Homan
Knipel
Johnston
Korzec
Krugler
Kutney
Laubach
Lazarow
Mayernick
McCarthy
McKay
McKelvey
McLeod
Maguire
Melchior
Miller
Morris
Morris
Newsome
Norris
Perilli
Perket
Prior
Rago
Reese
Reilly
Reilley
$87,329.00
$56,992.00
$87,329.00
$92,404.00
$52,441.00
$95,817.00
$46,441.00
$54,716.00
$45,316.00
$74,327.00
$87,329.00
$95,817.00
$95,817.00
$50,867.00
$48,440.00
$87,329.00
$52,441.00
$45,690.00
$92,404.00
$59,159.00
$73,817.00
$13,357.50
$89,251.00
$54,716.00
$68,561.00
$89,251.00
$49,782.00
$87,329.00
$44,776.00
$66,182.00
$54,716.00
$52,441.00
$95,817.00
$68,693.00
$87,329.00
$95,817.00
$49,782.00
$59,159.00
$91,220.00
$59,159.00
$44,967.00
$45,690.00
$68,693.00
$61,325.00
$59,159.00
$87,329.00
$74,327.00
$61,325.00
$49,782.00
$61,325.00
$54,716.00
0.3
Salaries 2008-2009
Springton Lake Cont'd
Penncrest
Alan
Donna
Phoebe
William
Cynthia
Diane
Lisa
Mary Ann
Anthony
Alexander
Andrew
Alexis
Courtney
Sharon
Reno
Schied
Simmington
Stack
Stephens
Stern
Summers
Sycz
Tolomeo
Tsipras
Virtue
Viso
Williams
Williams
$50,867.00
$61,325.00
$59,159.00
$55,535.00
$77,296.00
$73,817.00
$50,867.00
$89,251.00
$92,404.00
$47,067.00
$56,992.00
$44,967.00
$76,141.00
$54,716.00
Samantha
Jessica
James
Angela
Lorraine
Sandra
Robert
Craig
James
Michael
Susan
Meghan
Deanna
Benjamin
Stephan
Paul
Carley
Brian
Michael
Michele
Linda
Sherre
Paul
Michele
Robin
Robert
Andrew
Tracy
Gregory
Carl
Christiana
Michael
Lisa
Anthony
Theresa
Michael
Concetta
Robert
Abelson
Anderson
Beatty
Beaudry
Bury
Carter
Casey
Casner
Ciccarelli
Clark
Coates
Cristaldi
Dachiu
Danson
Dashkiwsky
DelPrato
Dillon
Dougherty
Doyle
Doyle
Flexon
Gaertner
Graham
Hart
Heckman
Higgins
Ikeler
Jackson
Jacobs
Kriebel
Kuntz
LoBiondo
Lobitz
Lombardo
Long
Ludwig
Mattioni
Malkovsky
$59,159.00
$64,359.00
$45,690.00
$52,441.00
$95,817.00
$71,681.00
$46,441.00
$67,210.00
$64,359.00
$54,716.00
$95,817.00
$44,776.00
$50,082.00
$87,329.00
$45,690.00
$63,895.00
$64,359.00
$74,327.00
$61,325.00
$92,404.00
$56,992.00
$95,817.00
$55,713.00
$50,382.00
$45,948.00
$64,359.00
$44,967.00
$56,992.00
$45,948.00
$87,329.00
$87,329.00
$64,359.00
$59,159.00
$98,192.00
$92,404.00
$87,329.00
$89,251.00
$77,296.00
ERC
Salaries 2008-2009
Penncrest Cont'd
Special Education
Laura
Bridget
Elizabeth
David
Stephan
Susan
Michael
Donna
George
Laura
Kevin
John
Christina
Evan
Christine
Felicia
Judith
Kathleen
Heather
Maureen
Judith
Jason
Kimberly
Judy
Mark
Alicia
DeAnn
James
Steven
Robert
Jeremy
Sharon
Craig
Edward
Sandra
David
Enoch
Dana
Diana
Sharon
Jennifer
Michelle
Anna
James
Diksa
Mason
Matlock
Matthews
Mescanti
Miller
Mohring
Montich
Munro
Nemec
Nolen
Pauley
Penning
Pettit
Price
Quinzi
Raichek
Rauch
Reed
Reuther
Ricketts
Ritter
Riviere
Ruckle
Samilenko
Santelli
Scherer
Shea
Silva
Simpson
Smith
Smith
Snyder
Somers
Staiger
Stango
Stevenson
Sudall
Sweeney
Sweeney
Tareila
Kirk
Wiegner
Zervanos
Kristine
Marie
Barbara
Kristen
Cynthia
Sandra
Mary Ann
Lindsay
Acker
Castellan
Cicalese
Curry
Garvin
Goldman
Grassano
Groy
0.8
0.3
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
$50,382.00
$60,195.00
$56,992.00
$80,828.00
$92,404.00
$95,817.00
$45,316.00
$56,437.00
$55,537.00
$44,776.00
$64,359.00
$92,404.00
$50,867.00
$45,316.00
$44,967.00
$54,716.00
$38,825.60
$87,329.00
$74,327.00
$26,198.70
$95,817.00
$44,967.00
$59,159.00
$61,325.00
$80,828.00
$54,716.00
$83,090.00
$87,329.00
$71,587.00
$89,251.00
$45,316.00
$50,382.00
$87,329.00
$87,329.00
$68,693.00
$56,992.00
$52,441.00
$88,256.00
$49,482.00
$95,817.00
$67,210.00
$45,690.00
$50,082.00
$88,964.00
$59,159.00
$89,251.00
$54,716.00
$54,716.00
$95,817.00
$95,817.00
$95,817.00
$54,716.00
Salaries 2008-2009
Special Education Cont'd
Guidance Counselors
Dora
Debra
Sandra
Jennifer
Karen
Michele
Elizabeth
Todd
William
Margaret
Candace
Veronica
Brian
Carleen
Megan
Deana
Lawrence
Sara
Suzanne
Tracy
Diane
Carol
Kim
Elishia
Stacy
Jaclyn
Christine
Elizabeth
Christa
Anthony
Tracey
Jean
Dana
Jessica
Patrick
SABB Brian
Margaret
Sue
Alison
Helen
Sarah
David
Karen
Lori
Mead
Schnaars
Shacklady-White
Simmons
Walker
Woodward
Battista
Brown
Henderson
Hudak
Krautzel
Kurash
Lynch
Megow
Snyder
Storey
Twiss
Wilson
Yanchek
Hatton
McElhenney
Townsend
Peckman
Arias
McMorrow
Lees
Moran
Hennessey
Consadene
Grisillo
Fritch
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
IL
IL
IL
M
M
IL
RT
RT
GW
EC
IL/GW
GW .6
$60,390.00
$45,293.00
$95,817.00
$54,716.00
$87,329.00
$87,329.00
$45,316.00
$64,359.00
$61,231.00
$87,329.00
$59,159.00
$62,520.00
$45,316.00
$56,992.00
$58,473.00
$44,776.00
$87,329.00
$54,716.00
$54,716.00
$59,159.00
$87,329.00
$87,329.00
$59,159.00
$66,182.00
$54,716.00
$44,967.00
$59,159.00
$61,231.00
$68,693.00
$61,325.00
$71,587.00
McPheeters
Vellios
Hilden
Murphy
Bortnicker
Gilroy
Griffin
Harrison
Douglass-Garrett
Graham
Harple
Kerr
Rice-Spring
RT
GW
IL
ME
SL
SL
SL
SL
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
$87,329.00
$49,782.00
$52,441.00
$87,329.00
$89,251.00
$50,382.00
$73,817.00
$95,817.00
$74,327.00
$56,992.00
$87,329.00
$88,256.00
$54,716.00
Music/Instrumental
Jonathan
Andrew
Antoinette
James
Boyle
Bugosh
Lyons
Walls
IL
ME
PC
IL/GW
$54,716.00
$49,323.00
$87,329.00
$72,761.00
Speech
Gina
George
Kokoska
Ament
SL/GW
ME
$52,441.00
$59,159.00
Julia
Friedgen
IL
$63,376.00
Salaries 2008-2009
Teacher Leader
Amy
Margaret
Craig
Somerville
Barney (.25)
Snyder (.2)
EC
EC
PC
$87,329.00
$24,548.00
Librarians
LaVerne
Jacqueline
vacant
Cheri
Winifred
Motley
Matusow
$95,817.00
$61,325.00
Marzano
Host
SL
M
RT
IL
PC
$52,441.00
$49,782.00
ESL
Kathleen
Anjali
Erika
Kay
Lovinda
Osgood
DelPrato - ULOA
Powell
Roberts
Weaver
SL/M
PC
PC
GW/IL/RT
ME/GW
$87,329.00
$47,067.00
$56,737.00
$56,992.00
$47,067.00
Nurses
Leslie
Kathy
Debra
Judith
Goldsmith
Johnson
Taylor
Stingle
SL
RT
GW
PC
$47,067.00
$45,316.00
$88,964.00
$44,776.00
SUB NURSES
Herman-Liu, Alisa
McGlynn-Allen, Karen
Jowana, Debra
Cabinet
Administrator
Burnett, Valerie
Callahan, Anne
Gilbert, Angela
Kerr, Denise
Taylor, Steve
Linden, Patricia
ADSUP I
Baldino, Ronald
Barta, Patricia
Bennett, William
Bucci, Eric
Curran, Kenneth
Dacanay, Bernadette
Daugherty, Karen
DiMarino-Linnen, Eleanor
Dougherty, William
Evans, Susan
Gregg, Richard
Harris, Ronald
Harrison, Ralph
Hoffman, Mary Beth
Horan, Joanne
Jackowski, Anthony
Jalbert, Judith
$75 per day
$75 per day
$75 per day
Location
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
Salary
$130,500
$130,500
$130,500
$168,000*
$130,500
$130,500
SC
EC
IL
PC
EC
EC
RT
ERC
GW
PC
PC
EC
PC
EC
EC
SL
EC
$78,348
$116,448
$119,972
$113,023
$91,495
$69,966
$113,023
$101,684
$115,176
$117,280
$129,584
$91,495
$113,023
$53,820
$110,891
$102,259
$91,495
ADSUP I Cont'd
Salaries 2007-2008*
ADSUP II*
Jeuell, Joyce
Johnson, Mack
Kinsler, Bonnie
SABB Kotch, Maria
McCann-Roller, Kim
Penza, Danielle
Schupp, Roxanne
Scheiman, Maxine
Stevens, Mara
White, Katherine
Facilities Foreman
Bost, Greg
Pysher, Gene
Ragni, Armondo
Price, Michael
Joel Schupp
Feltner, Kerry
SL
EC
SC
M
EC
EC
EC
IL/GW
PC/RT
M
Location
GW
SL
PC
M
IL
RT
$121,495
$91,495
$75,348
$122,324
$91,495
$80,730
$80,730
$53,820
$91,495
$102,259
Salary
$36,988
$55,775
$44,779
$35,521
$35,823
$35,823
Custodian Supv
Ivan Brown
SC
$64,150
Fields Foreman
Mike Jones
SC
$55,198
Garage Foreman
Quinzi, Philip
SC
$54,854
Dispatcher
Fitting, Dawn
SC
$41,632
Printer
Rottenberk, Daniel
SL
$59,604
10 MO SPECIALIST*
Sweeney, Deborah
Cook, Kathleen
Boylan, Catherine
Wolf, Joyce
Peters, Nancy
Brower, Marion
IL
GW
M
SL
PC
Non-Public
$28,811
$30,327
$28,507
$30,327
$30,327
$28,507
SECRETARY I*
Douglas, Rachel
Morrison, Lynn
Butt, Anita (.5)
Kelly, Patricia
Hoffman, Deborah
Jay, Elaine
Kilpatrick, Linda
Stokes, Patricia
Wise, Jacqueline
King, Joan
Cotumaccio, Constance
SL
SL
SL
SL
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
EC
$14,254
$30,327
$14,682
$28,507
$30,327
$30,327
$30,327
$30,327
$30,327
$28,507
$28,507
Deldeo, Mabel
*Salary to stay at 07-08 rates until negotiations are complete
SECRETARY I Cont'd
Jackson, Karen
Sausman, Joann
Boon, Stephanie
Verica, Charron
Strowbridge, Juanita
SECRETARY II*
EC
$28,507
EC
SC
ERC
PC
SL
$29,364
$30,327
$28,507
$28,507
$28,507
Vacant
Finsterbusch, Melissa
EC
EC
$32,599
SECRETARY III*
Boyer, Diane
Iannetti, Suzanne
Reischer, Debbie
Hewlett-Elliott, Estelle
M
G
IL
RT
$34,116
$34,116
$33,033
$33,033
SECRETARY IV*
McCormick, Maureen
Duffy, Dolores
SL
PC
$34,376
$35,503
Kenney, Jean (3.5 hrs)
Gallagher, Linda
McClaskey, Sharon
Owen, Nancy
Winter, Lindsay
Shedlock, Mary
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
SC
$15,547
$36,889
$35,718
$35,718
$35,718
$36,889
Gorman, Elizabeth
Raup-Whiteside, Debra
Rottenberk, Donna
Boettcher, Gail
Harmon, Barbara
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
$35,263
$46,582
$47,215
$51,900
$37,128
Espinosa, Jennifer (4.5)
Kelly, Frances
Martin, Joan
Mayer, Martha
Raport, Joann
PC
RT
GW
M
IL
$14,838
$23,079
$23,079
$23,079
$23,079
OFFICE CLERK III*
Blair, Judy
Kampmeyer, Jeanne
Milewski, Sarah Jane
Provence, Frances
EC
EC
EC
EC
$36,389
$35,234
$36,389
$36,389
SUPPORT STAFF I*
Medrow, Patricia
Miller, Cynthia
Murphy, Beth Ann
Nott, Theresa
O'Neill, Helen
Purcell, Sandra
O'Neill, Evan
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
$12.38
$12.38
$11.14
$12.38
$12.38
$11.64
$11.64
SECRETARY V*
220 days
CONFIDENTIAL
OFFICE CLERK I*
(220 days)
(220 days)
(220 days)
(220 days)
(220 days)
SUPPORT STAFF I* cont'd
SUPPORT STAFF II*
Zeleznick, Bethany
Rowley, Linda
PC
PC
$11.64
$11.14
Vacant
Hones, Elizabeth
Repice, Angela
Davis, Jean
SL
SL
SL
SL
$11.99
$12.38
$11.64
Berot, Maryann
Densmore, Mary Ellen
Koechig, Jill
Nolan, Christine
Stollsteimer, Elizabeth
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
$11.99
$11.99
$11.64
$11.99
$11.14
Grey, Florence
Galinsky, Joanne
Linden, Alice
Raymond, Christine
GW
GW
GW
GW
$12.38
$11.64
$11.99
$11.64
Shegda, Kathleen
Vacant
Heller, Medina
Piasecki, Charlotte
Spears, Betty Jane
RT
RT
RT
RT
RT
$11.64
Dashkiwsky, Virginia
Moss, Anne
Vacant
Vacant
M
M
M
M
$12.38
$12.38
Jordan, Diane
Dougherty, Joann
Simonian, Elise
RT
RT
RT
$13.89
$13.89
$13.45
Dotts, Marydana
Impagliazzo, Patricia
Snyder, Barbara
Tompkins, Donna
Smith, Kimberly
Ziegler, Jennifer
Crichton, Megan
M
M
M
M
M
M
ME
$13.89
$13.45
$13.89
$13.89
$13.45
$13.89
$13.45
Zeigler, Amy
Austin, Ann
Coyne, Margaret
Mueller, Rita Marie
Winn, Adele
GW
GW
GW
GW
GW
$13.06
$13.89
$13.45
$13.45
$13.89
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
$13.06
$13.89
$13.89
$13.45
$13.45
Dolan, Eileen
Morrison, Geri
Perich, Eugenia
Wolf, Sharon
Lang, Virginia
$12.38
$12.38
$11.14
Owens, Larry
Matthews, Susan
Sargent, Amanda
* Salaries will stay at 07-08 rates until negotiations are complete
SUPPORT STAFF II* cont'd
Ballentine, Janet
Gumienny, Martha
Martin, Cynthia
McCarthy, Veronica
Wizniak, Randall
Sycz, George
Skean, Patricia
Blair, Victoria
Blythe, Jennifer
Gropp, Julie
Epstein, Richard
Nation, Isobel .5
TECH ASSISTANTS*
IL
IL
IL
$13.45
$13.89
$13.45
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
$13.45
$13.89
$13.89
$13.89
$13.89
$13.45
$13.45
$13.89
$13.89
$13.45
$13.06
$13.06
Mansure, John
Blake, Lisa
DiCandilo, Marie
Duffy, Svitlana
Goldsmith, Joanne
Turberville, Margaret
Keith, Joy
Lacock, Catherine
Brown, Florence
Rached, Mary
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
$13.45
$13.45
$13.89
$13.45
$13.45
$13.89
$13.45
$13.45
$13.89
$13.45
Ciminera, Lynn
Davis, Linda
Dougherty, Candidus
DeFronzo, Debra
IL
M
RT
GW
$32,166
$32,166
$32,166
$32,166
PC
SL
$43,382
$43,382
TECH ASSISTANT II*
Drinkwine, Andrea
Theodore, Patricia
* Salaries will stay at 07-08 rates until negotiations are complete
SUBSTITUTES
Print Shop
Deady, Francis
SL
$9.23
Receptionist
Buckler, Linda
EC
$16.63
Bhrim, Mark
Dages, David
Long, Glen
Herbert, Gary
Leonard, David
Otto, Bruce
Location
SL
SC
SC
PC
SC
SC
Hourly Rate
$17.20
$17.20
$14.70
$17.20
$17.20
$17.20
Salaries 2008-2009
MAINTENANCE
Courier
MAIN/GROUNDSKEEPER
Dunne, John
SC
$17.20
TRADESMEN
Noldy, Walter
Potts, Michael
SC
SC
$22.66
$22.66
Faluvegi, Nicholas
Paul Griglione
SC
SC
$21.28
$21.28
Trusty, Paula
EC
$15.50
Dewees, Ronald
Jones, Terrance
Williams, Jerry
Smith, Lawrence
Washington, John
Gibson, Aaron
Sheffield, Neal
Barrett, Anthony
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC 3rd shift
PC
PC 3rd shift
PC
PC 3rd shift
PC
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
Linn, Debbie
Swiggett, James
Yeager, Barry
RT
RT
RT
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
Harper, Jerome
Janczyk, Janina
Jones, Willie
Davis, Clyde
M
M
M
M
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
Holland, Carl
Goolsby, Paulette
Ragni, Pasquale
GW
GW
GW
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
DiScala, Anthony
Stier, Raymond
Taylor, Robert
Way, Joseph
IL
IL
IL
PC
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
Vacant
Lorenz, Louise
SL
IL
SALARIES 2008-2009
BUS MECHANIC
CUSTODIANS
Arata, John
Berry, Clifton
Crouse, Melvin
Dill, Vanessa
Powell, Lawrence
Hunter, Andrew
Jacobs, Mildred
Chamberlain, Trevor
Coleman, Kevin
Collins, John
Giampino, Salvatore
CAFETERIA
Food Serv Coord
Food Serv Coord
$19.00
Assistant Food Serv Coord
Tyson, Debbie
M&O
$11.50
GW
GW
$11.50
$11.50
Clements, Jennifer (5.5)
Grant, Jeannette (5.0)
Neill, Carol (4.0)
Thomson, Janet (4.5)
Dooner, Maureen
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
$12.50
$11.50
$10.75
$10.75
$10.25
Pednick, Andrea (4.5)
King, Debbie (4.0)
Lejman, Cathy (4.0)
M
M
M
$11.50
$11.50
$11.50
Yachetti, Lois (4.5)
VanLeer, Margie (4.5)
RT
RT
$11.50
$11.50
(Team Leader)
Netwall, Laura (4.0)
Alonso, Dawn
Anderson, Amiee
Powers, Stephanie
Duncan, Christine
Baillis, Tammy
Potter, Robin
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
$12.50
$10.75
$10.75
$11.50
$11.50
$10.75
$10.75
(Team Leader)
Ettien, Elisa (6.5)
Iannucci, Catherine (4.0)
Lomas, Christine (4.0)
Moreland, Alisha
Berner, Carl
Simpson, Kathleen
Swantek, Diane
McHugh, Nancy
Logue, Carol
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
$12.50
$11.50
$11.50
$10.75
$11.50
$11.50
$11.50
$10.75
$10.75
Phipps, Cynthia (4.5)
Casey, Lisa (4.5)
CAFETERIA
(Team Leader)
Substitute Cafeteria
Trusty, Kelli
Carletti, Marguerite
Stevenson, Tina
Liggett, Jeanette
Lorenz, Katherine
Cartwright, Dorlores
Krynski, Elaine
Gibson, Amber
Knowles, Colleen
BUS DRIVERS
Hourly Rate $19.69
Akley, Dorman
Barlow, Pat
Battey, Diane
Bigas, James
$9.75
$10.75
$9.75
$10.75
$9.75
$10.75
$9.75
$9.75
$9.75
Higgins, Tom
Hollinger, Sheila
Johnson, Connie
Jones, Ronald
Bond, Bob
Camp, Dave
Campoli, Sandy
Carletti, Maggie
Coleman, Carol
Cook, Kelly
Copple, Ben
Cornog, Lisa
Cunningham, Linda
D'Aprile, R
Deal, Rick
Denisar, Dottie
Kennedy, Charles
DeRosa, Joseph
Devaney, Peter
D'Ignazio, Bonnie
Doyle, Fran
Fagan, Jim
Faulkner, Ben
Faulkner, Joseph
Feinberg, Harry
Fletcher, Sharon
Gambrill, Harry
Gibson, Edward
Hall Cathy
Hall, Charles
Henderson, Clay
Henry, Terry
Perna Joyce, Angela
Kalix, Dawn
Kalix, Mary
Krauss, Lynne
Litwa, Brian
Masse, David
McMeniman, William
Megahey, John
Miller, William
Monaco, Joseph
Monaco, Kathy
Moor, Melissa
Oreskovich, Joachim
Piccoli, Marc
Polidari, Nicholas
Polizzi, John
Redcay, Russ
Roach, Denise
Sausman, Bill
Sellitto, Dennis
Shaw, Yvonne
Silva, Arlene
Simpson, Donna
Sindoni, Cheryl
Tangradi,Kathy
Taylor, Richard
Tinsley, Betty
Valenti, Marsha
Watson, Cliff
Substitute Drivers
Murray, Christopher
Checcine, Robert
Miller, James
Fox, Linda
Heaton, David
Martin, James
Reed, John
Bus Aides
Hourly Rate $12.95
Bolton, Gwen
Keller, Cheryl
Myers, Irene
Ellison, Thomas
Salaries 2008-2009
BUS DRIVERS cont'd
Rheinstadter, Edward
Ruggieri, Dolly
Saunders, Audrey
Bond, Bob
Camp, Dave
Campoli, Sandy
Carletti, Maggie
Coleman, Carol
Cook, Kelly
Copple, Ben
Cornog, Lisa
Cunningham, Linda
D'Aprile, R
Deal, Rick
Denisar, Dottie
Kennedy, Charles
DeRosa, Joseph
Devaney, Peter
D'Ignazio, Bonnie
Doyle, Fran
Fagan, Jim
Faulkner, Ben
Faulkner, Joseph
Feinberg, Harry
Fletcher, Sharon
Gambrill, Harry
Gibson, Edward
Hall Cathy
Hall, Charles
Henderson, Clay
Henry, Terry
Perna Joyce, Angela
Kalix, Dawn
Kalix, Mary
Krauss, Lynne
Litwa, Brian
Masse, David
McMeniman, William
Megahey, John
Miller, William
Monaco, Joseph
Monaco, Kathy
Moor, Melissa
Oreskovich, Joachim
Piccoli, Marc
Polidari, Nicholas
Polizzi, John
Redcay, Russ
Roach, Denise
Sausman, Bill
Sellitto, Dennis
Shaw, Yvonne
Silva, Arlene
Simpson, Donna
Sindoni, Cheryl
Tangradi,Kathy
Taylor, Richard
Tinsley, Betty
Valenti, Marsha
Watson, Cliff
Substitute Drivers
Murray, Christopher
Checcine, Robert
Miller, James
Fox, Linda
Heaton, David
Martin, James
Reed, John
Bus Aides
Hourly Rate $12.95
Bolton, Gwen
Keller, Cheryl
Myers, Irene
Ellison, Thomas
Salaries 2008-2009
BUS DRIVERS cont'd
Rheinstadter, Edward
Ruggieri, Dolly
Saunders, Audrey
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BUDGET
2008-2009
BUDGET
CODE
DEPARTMENT
DESCRIPTION
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance 6/30/08
22-0101
22-1100-000-00-01-000-760
22-2740-109-00-13-000-760
22-2220-000-00-13-000-758
22-2630-000-00-14-000-750
22-2630-000-00-01-000-750
22-2660-105-00-01-000-350
REVENUE
Transfer from General Fund
EXPENDITURES
All Locations
Equip & Furniture Replace
Transportation Buses
Technology
Equipment
Custodial
Equipment
Grounds
Equipment
All Locations
Security Equipment
Projected Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2009
6/19/2008
2008-2009
BUDGET
$
455,727
$
850,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
45,000
500,000
206,150
25,000
25,000
50,000
851,150
$
454,577
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2008 Homestead Exclusion Resolution
RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School District, that
homestead exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions are authorized for the school year
beginning July 1, 2008, under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act
(part of Act 50 of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006), as follows:
1.
Aggregate amount available for homestead and farmstead real estate tax reduction.
The following amounts are available for homestead and farmstead real estate tax reduction for
the school year beginning July 1, 2008:
a.
Gambling tax funds. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has
notified the School District that PDE will pay to the School District during the school year
pursuant to Act 1, 53 P.S. § 6926.505(b), as a property tax reduction allocation funded by
gambling tax funds, the amount of $1,633,115.00.
2.
Homestead/farmstead numbers. Pursuant to Act 50, 54 Pa. C.S. § 8584(i), and Act 1,
53 P.S. § 6926.341(g)(3), the County has provided the School District with a certified report
listing approved homesteads and approved farmsteads as follows:
a.
Homestead property number. The number of approved homesteads within the
School District is 7,986.
3.
Real estate tax reduction calculation. Dividing the paragraph 1(a) amount available
during the school year for real estate tax reduction of $1,633,115.00 by the paragraph 2(a)
number of approved homesteads of 7,986 (before considering the assessed value of approved
homesteads having an assessed value below the preliminary calculation of the maximum real
estate assessed value reduction amount to be established as the homestead exclusion amount), the
preliminary calculation of the maximum real estate tax reduction amount applicable to each
approved homestead is $204.50.
Based on calculations provided by the School District Business Office from the best available
information and carefully evaluated by the School Board, considering the assessed value of
approved homesteads having an assessed value below the preliminary calculation of the
maximum real estate assessed value reduction amount to be established as the homestead
exclusion amount, an additional aggregate amount of $23,744.00 will be available during the
school year for real estate tax reduction applicable to approximately 7,979 homesteads, resulting
in an additional real estate tax reduction amount available for each homestead of $0.04. Adding
this additional amount to the preliminary calculation of the maximum real estate tax reduction
amount of $204.50, the final maximum real estate tax reduction amount applicable to each
approved homestead is $204.54.
4.
Homestead exclusion calculation. Dividing the paragraph 3 maximum real estate tax
reduction amount of $204.54 by the School District real estate tax rate of 21.0977 mills
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(.0210977), the maximum real estate assessed value reduction to be reflected on tax notices as a
homestead exclusion for each approved homestead is $9,695.00.
5.
Homestead exclusion authorization – July 1 tax bills. The tax notice issued to the
owner of each approved homestead within the School District shall reflect a homestead exclusion
real estate assessed value reduction equal to the lesser of: (a) the County-established assessed
value of the homestead, or (b) the paragraph 4 maximum real estate assessed value reduction of
$9,695.00. For purposes of this Resolution, “approved homestead” shall mean homesteads listed
in the report referred to in paragraph 2 above and received by the School District from the
County Assessment Office on or before May 1 pursuant to Act 1, 53 P.S. § 6926.341(g)(3),
based on homestead applications filed with the County Assessment Office on or before March 1.
This paragraph 5 will apply to tax notices issued based on the initial tax duplicate used in issuing
initial real estate tax notices for the school year, which will be issued on or promptly after July 1,
and will not apply to interim real estate tax bills.
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