ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
February 28, 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
February 28, 2008
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
III.
Eagle Scouts: John P. Bradley and Wesley L. Thompson
Penncrest High School Cheerleaders – National High School Spirit Award
"Penncrest Student Leadership Retreat"
Presenters: Teachers: Cindy Garvin, Dave Stango, Jennifer Tareila;
Students: Shawn Antonelli, Jake Helm, Dan Mills, Ron Tyson, Elijah
Trusty, Amber Carroll, Khalice Payne, Nicole Sassaman, & Ashley Byrne
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of January 24, 2008
Bid Opening Buses - February 1, 2008
Special Meeting of February 5, 2008
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations and Awards
A.
B.
IV.
Roll Call
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.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Policies
1.
Policy #233 Suspensions and Expulsions – Second Read and
Approval See Attachment A
2.
Policy #801 Public Records – Second Read and Approval
See Attachment B
New Business
A.
X.
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.
Supplemental Contracts – See Attachment C
d.
Other
e.
Expulsion of Student A
f.
Expulsion of Student B
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Boys/Girls Indoor Track Team – Penn State
2.
Penncrest Boys Lacrosse Team – Pittsburgh, PA
3.
Penncrest High School Future Business Leaders of America –
Hershey, PA
C.
Calendar
1.
2008-2009 School Year Calendar – See Attachment D
2.
2008-2009 School Board Meeting Schedule – See Attachment E
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Award
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
2.
Requests for Proposals Audit
3.
Refunding Opportunities Bond Series 2002 Current Refunding
4.
Refunding Opportunities Series 2004A Bonds Advance Refunding
5.
Architerra, PC – Smedley Tract – See Attachment F
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
C.
D.
XI.
Proposal from Archieterra, PC
2008 Capital Improvements Project – Re-roofing –
See Attachment G
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment
See Attachment H
Holcomb Behavioral Health Agreement
Hilltop School Agreement
Villanova University Agreement
Graphton Piano & Organ Company
Financials for January 2008
Bill lists for January 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 March 25, 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
February 28, 2008
Minutes of the January 24, 2008, Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
Nancy Mackrides, Board President
Linda Fox, Vice President
Nancy Fronduti
John Hanna
William Montgomery
Jeffrey Pettit
Absent: Veronica Barbato
William O’Donnell
Also in Attendance:
Ron Baldino, Supervisor Maint. & Oper.
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
Bernadette Dacaney, Home & School
Visitor
Karen Daugherty, Principal RT
William Dougherty, Principal GWE
Susan Evans, Ass’t. Principal, PCHS
Richard Gregg, Principal, PCHS
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal, SLMS
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Student Board Members:
Rachel Davis
Mike Pesce
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Management Specialist for
SMS and FMS
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Denise Kerr, Superintendent
Bonnie Kinsler, Transportation Director
Patti Linden, Director of Tech. & Information
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Spec.
Danielle Penza, Accountant
Roxanne Schupp, Supervisor Business
Operations
Sandra Shacklady-White – Supervisor Special
Education, Secondary
Mara Stevens, Psychologist
The Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School
District was held on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at Springton Lake Middle School. The
meeting was called to order by President Nancy Mackrides.
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2007
Mrs. Fox moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 50
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of December
20, 2007.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
III.
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
William Montgomery
Presentations and Awards
The Board recognized Mr. Harry Feinberg with the Above and Beyond Award. Mr.
Feinberg was driving the bus that was involved in an accident on Painter Road. A
car slid on oil on the roadway and headed head on into the bus. Harry
maneuvered the bus out of the cars way but the car struck the buses left front tire
and pushed the bus into a tree on the side of the road. Harry was able to maintain
control of the bus preventing it from going over the embankment. Although both
vehicles were declared totaled at the scene, Harry’s professionalism and training
kept this accident from becoming a tragedy. Harry kept the two kindergarten
students calm and comforted until their families, police, and ambulance arrived.
IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
The Student Leadership Forum from Springton Lake Middle School presented a
slideshow and information on their activities during the school year. The following
students were involved: Grade 6: Casey Bilder, Luca DiFranco, Jillian Hobson
Grade 7: Drew Thomas, Kevin Trusty Grade 8: Peter Allen, Cole Dougherty,
Brittney Johnson, Megan O'Brien
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V.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
VII.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Old Business
A.
IX.
RTMEA – Sandra Staiger, President RTMEA
Healthy Communities Initiative – Dana Riker
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to three minutes each)
A.
VIII.
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of January 24, 2008
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of January 24, 2008
Solicitor’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of January 24, 2008
President’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of January 24, 2008
None
New Business
Mrs. Fox moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 51
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel section:
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Linda Bendak, Assistant Food Service
resignation, effective December 27, 2008.
2.
Teresa Henry, Bus Driver, resignation, effective December 28,
2007.
3.
Frank Williams, Support Staff II, Penncrest, resignation,
effective January 2, 2008.
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Coordinator,
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Colleen Hoy, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective January 2, 2008, at the annual salary of
$42,998, Bachelor’s/Step 1 to be pro-rated. Ms. Hoy received
her Bachelor’s Degree from Cabrini College. She is assigned
to Penncrest High School replacing Jennifer Simmons who is
on leave. NOTE: Ms. Hoy is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Kristen Maze, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective January 28, 2008, at the annual salary of
$42,998, Bachelor’s/Step 1, pro-rated for the second
semester. Ms. Maze received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Millersville University. She comes to us from Garnet Valley
School District where she served as a substitute teacher last
year. Ms. Maze is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Kristine Acker who is on leave.
3.
Catherine Joyce, Long Term Substitute Art Teacher, effective
January 24, 2008, at the annual salary of $42,998,
Bachelor’s/Step 1 to be pro-rated for the second semester. Ms
Joyce received her Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester
University. She is assigned to Media Elementary replacing
Jana Maxwell who is on sabbatical. NOTE: Ms. Joyce is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
4.
Jeanette Verdeur, Long Term Substitute Music Teacher,
effective January 28, 2008 at the annual salary of $43,292,
Bachelor’s/Step 2 to be pro-rated for the second semester.
Ms. Verdeur served as a Long Term Substitute Music Teacher
during the 2006-2007 school year and the first semester of
2007-2008. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University. She is assigned to Media Elementary
School replacing Sara Vaccaro who is on leave.
5.
Debra Morrissey, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher,
effective January 28, 2008, at the annual salary of $43,343,
Bachelor’s/Step 3 pro-rated for the 2nd semester. Ms.
Morrissey served as a Long Term Substitute Teacher during
the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years and the first
semester of 2007-2008. Ms. Morrissey received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Rowan University in New Jersey. She
is assigned to Glenwood Elementary for the 2nd semester
replacing Mackenzie Omlor who is on leave.
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b.
6.
Patricia Kinard, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective January 28, 2008, at the annual salary of
$42,998, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1, to be pro-rated for the
second semester. Ms. Kinard received her Bachelor’s Degree
from Gwynedd Mercy College. She comes to us from Keith
Valley Middle School where she served as a Special
Education Teacher for the past three years. Ms. Kinard is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School for the first
semester replacing Candace Krautzel who is on leave.
7.
Jill Severino, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective January 28,2008 at the annual salary of
$42,998 Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1, to be pro-rated for the
second semester. Ms. Severino received her Bachelor’s
Degree from West Chester University. She is assigned to
Media Elementary School replacing Elishia Arias who is on
leave. NOTE: Ms. Severino is being hired pending completion
of her pre-employment paperwork.
Non-Instructional
1.
Maureen Dooner, Cafeteria Worker, effective January 3, 2008
at the rate of $10.00 per hour. Ms. Dooner is assigned to
Indian Elementary School replacing Janet Thompson who
resigned. NOTE: Ms. Dooner is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Kevin McCullough, Substitute Custodian for the 2007-2008
school year at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Mr. McCullough is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
3.
Christopher Murray, Bus Aide, effective January 9, 2008 at the
rate of $12.57 per hour. Mr. Murray is assigned to
transportation replacing Judy Parent who resigned.
4.
Recommend Board approval to appoint Earnest Werstler as
Interim Business Manager, effective February 4, 2008 at the
rate of $400 per day.
5.
Rescind appointment of Betty Jane Spears as Medical Arts
Liaison at Penncrest High School. Ms. Spears has accepted
another position.
6.
Betty Jane Spears, Support Staff I, effective January 14, 2008
at the rate of $11.14 per hour. Ms. Spears is assigned to Rose
Tree Elementary replacing Debbie Horan who resigned.
NOTE: Ms. Spears is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
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2.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
1.
Jennifer Clement from Full Time Cafeteria to Team Leader,
effective August 27, 2007, at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
2.
Amber Gibson form Substitute to Regular Part-Time Cafeteria
Worker effective December 10, 2007 at the rate of $10.00 per
hour.
3.
Tracey Fritch, from .6 Literacy Coach to .8 Literacy Coach
effective January 22, 2008. Ms. Is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary.
4.
Ronald Baldino, from Acting Supervisor to Supervisor of
Maintenance and Operations, effective January 25, 2008.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
Elishia Arias requests an extension of her unpaid leave of
absence through June 30, 2008.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as Winter Intramural Sponsors at the rate of $27.00 per
hour:
Jacque Baker
Jerry Diaz
John Baker
Martha Gumienny
Carolyn Champion*
*NOTE: Being hired pending completion
employment paperwork.
of
her
pre-
2.
Kristin Connell, Math Building Coordinator, Media Elementary
for the 2007-2008 school year at the annual salary of $2,700.
3.
Alan Reno, Jazz Band Director, Springton Lake Middle School
for the 2007-2008 school year at the annual salary of $2,679.
4.
Cynthia Garvin, Event Chaperone, Penncrest High School for
the 2007-2008 school year at the rate of $55.00 per event.
5.
Judy Stingle, Event Chaperone, Penncrest High School for the
2007-2008 school year at the rate of $55.00 per event.
6.
Jayne Walker, (.56) New Teacher Mentor effective January 7,
2008 at the annual salary of $576.80.
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7.
d.
Keith Sharp, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the second
semester at the annual salary of $507.50.
Other
1.
Recommend Board approval of the contract between Rose
Tree Media School District and the Bus Drivers/Custodial
Maintenance Association effective July 1, 2007 through June
30, 2010.
Background
The agreement between Rose Tree Media School District and
the Rose Tree Media Bus Drivers/Custodial Maintenance
Association was approved at the Legislative Meeting,
December 20, 2007. Mr. Kelly has been working with the
District and the Association to complete the wording of the
final contract which is being presented for approval. See
Attachment A
2.
Recommend Board approval for payment of a $1,000
performance bonus to Dr. Denise Kerr for the 2006-2007
school year.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna,
William Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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B.
C.
Policies
1.
#801 Public Records – First Read – See Attachment B in Official
Legislative Minutes of January 24, 2008. Policy #801 Public Records was
discussed at the January Personnel Committee Meeting. This is the first
reading of the policy and does not require a vote.
2.
Policy 233 Suspensions and Expulsion - First Reading – See Attachment
C in Official Legislative Minutes of January 24, 2008.
The revision of
Chapter 12 Students and Student Services requires all districts have certain
policies in place. A draft policy was on file for the previous policy revision in
December 2002. The draft policy was reviewed and compared to current
policy samples from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. All
principals received a copy for review and input, and the draft was reviewed
and revised by Tom Kelly. The proposed policy was discussed at the
January 2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting. This is the first reading of
the policy and does not require a vote.
Addendum
1.
General
a.
Calendar Change
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 52
Resolve, that the Board approve the Calendar Change for the school year 20072008 be amended to provide that the instructional day for February 14, 2008, shall
be one-half (½) day for all elementary school students.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna,
William Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing – None
General
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 53
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Budgetary Transfers:
1.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612 (Public School code section
609) when funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal
transfer from one class of expenditure to another may be made in the last
nine (9) months of the fiscal year by the board.
FY 08 – 89
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$3,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Travel
$3,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to reimburse administrators for mileage at
Penncrest.
FY 08 – 95
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
School Sponsored Athletics – Supplies
$1,800
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Athletics – Equipment
$1,800
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase athletic equipment for the
wrestling team.
FY 08 – 97
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
School Sponsored Athletics – Repairs & Maintenance
$1,140
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Athletics – Equipment
$1,140
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to replace Varsity/JV baseball pants and
jerseys due to wear/tear.
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FY 08 – 101 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,622
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Student Activities – Travel
$1,622
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to pay for the lodging for the
Science Olympiad team competition.
FY 08 – 104 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction and Curriculum – Supplies
$1,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase laminating film and other
supplies needed for the aid room to complete teacher requests.
FY 08 – 105 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Supplies
$2,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase learning support classroom
supplies.
FY 08 – 110 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Travel
$1,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover travel expense of administrators
and staff.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna,
William Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
B.
General
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 - 54
Resolve, the Board approve the 2008-2009 Proposed Preliminary General Fund
Budget.
2.
2008-2009 Proposed Preliminary General Fund Budget. The school
district’s adjusted index for fiscal year 2008 – 2009, in accordance with
Special Session Act 1 of 2006, is 4.4%. The index represents the allowed
percentage increase in the millage rate. The Proposed Preliminary Budget,
in the amount of $76,697,018, reflects a 5.5% increase in the mileage rate,
or an increase of $258.76 per average tax bill for the year or $21.56 per
month. The Proposed Preliminary Budget has been available for public
inspection on the web and at all building locations since January 3, 2008.
The Committee instructed the Administration to try to stay at the index of
4.4%. The Committee has requested a detailed list of the items that have
been added and cut from the budget to reach the 5.5% Proposed
Preliminary Budget. The Finance Committee instructed the Administration to
file for all exceptions. This was discussed at the January 15, 2008 Finance
Committee meeting. See Attachment D in Official Legislative Minutes of
January 24, 2008.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, and
Jeffrey Pettit
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN: William Montgomery
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Proposal – Bonnet Associates
4.
Proposal - Roofing Resources, Inc.
5.
Proposals from Consolidated Engineers
6.
Delaware County Community College Allied Health
Course at Penncrest High School
7.
Purchase of UPS for Penncrest High School
8.
Installation of Equipment
C.
Financial Report – December 2007
D.
Bill Lists – December 2007
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 55
Resolve, that the Board approve the following General items, Financial Reports
and Bill Lists:
3.
Proposal – Bonnet Associates
Resolve, that the Board approve the Proposal from Bonnett Associates for
Architectural and Engineering Services for renovations to Glenwood
Elementary School for a fee of 7.2% of construction costs plus reimbursable
expenses at direct cost.
This item was discussed at the January
Operations Committee. See Attachment E in Official Legislative Minutes of
January 24, 2008.
4.
Proposal - Roofing Resources, Inc.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Proposal from Roofing
Resources, Inc. for Design/Bid/Award Services for Re-Roofing projects at
Penncrest High School, Springton Lake Middle School, and Media
Elementary School for a lump sum fee of $29,500. This item was discussed
at the January 15, 2008, Operations Committee. See Attachment F in
Official Legislative Minutes of January 24, 2008.
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5.
Proposals from Consolidated Engineers
Further resolve, that the Board approve proposals from Consolidated
Engineers for Engineering Services for HVAC modifications at Penncrest
High School and Indian Lane Elementary School for total fees not to
exceed:
Penncrest High School Ventilation/Cooling
Penncrest High School Gymnasium Cooling
Indian Lane Elementary Roofing Unit
Replacement
$37,500
$27,300
$16,300
$81,100
This item was discussed at the January 15, 2008, Operations Committee
meeting. See Attachment G in the Official Legislative Minutes of January
24, 2008.
6.
Delaware County Community College Allied Health Course at Penncrest
High School
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Delaware County
Community College to conduct one three-credit course in Allied Health
entitled “Orientation to Health Care” at Penncrest High School for the period
January 16, 2008 through May 15, 2008. The course is designed for
between 10 and 16 Penncrest High School students at a maximum cost of
$5,143, with textbooks being billed separately, if needed. This course, which
operates in conjunction with Riddle Memorial Hospital, provides students an
opportunity to investigate the health care field. See Attachment H in the
Official Legislative Minutes of January 24, 2008.
7.
Purchase of UPS for Penncrest High School
Further resolve, that the Board approve the purchase of an Uninterrupted
Power Supply (UPS) from ePlus, approved CoStars vendor, in an amount
not to exceed $ 17,082.00. This purchase will protect the Penncrest LAN
room equipment from sudden power outages. Since the item was not
budgeted in the 2007-2008 fiscal year, the funds will come from Budgetary
Reserve. This proposal was reviewed at the Technology Committee
meetings on December 4, 2007 and January 8, 2008. See Attachment I in
Official Legislative Minutes of January 24, 2008.
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8.
Installation of Equipment
Further resolve, that the Board approve the installation of the UPS from
ePlus by Penncat Critical Power Systems in an amount not to exceed
$5,615.00. Since the item was not budgeted in the 2007-2008 fiscal year,
the funds will come from Budgetary Reserve. This proposal was reviewed
at the Technology Committee meetings on December 4, 2007, and January
8, 2008. See Attachment J in Official Legislative Minutes of January 24,
2008.
X.
Financial
C.
Financial Reports for December 2007
D.
Bill Lists for December 2007
Further resolve, the Board approve the Financial Reports and Bill Lists:
C.
Financial Reports
December
December
December
December
D.
2007
2007
2007
2007
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
December
2007 General Fund Bill List
$ 3,105,859.59
December
2007 Imprest Fund Bill List
$
5,202.00
December
2007 Capital Fund Bill List
$
9,440.43
December
2007 1992 Construction Fund Bill List
$
1,400.00
December
2007 Bond Series 2003 Bill list
$
19,715.00
December
2007 Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
79,565.50
December
2007 Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
12,358.45
$ 3,233,540.97
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna,
William Montgomery and
Jeffrey Pettit
None
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XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 56
Resolve, that there being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, William
Montgomery and Jeffrey Pettit
None
Gail Boettcher
Board Secretary
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BID OPENING MINUTES
February 1, 2008
A bid opening was held on February 1, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Bonnie Kinsler, Transportation Director, Phil Quinzi, Garage
Supervisor, Roxanne Schupp, Supervisor of Business Operations, Donna Rottenberk
Business Office Witness, 3 bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Gail Boettcher:
5 – 48 Passenger Conventional School Buses
1 – 48-Passenger Conventional, Wheel Base Bus Equipped with Wheelchair Lift
M. A. Brightbill Body Works, Inc.
Lebanon, PA 17042
Rohrer
Duncannon, PA 17020
Wolfington Body Company, Inc.
Exton, PA 19341
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
________________
Gail Boettcher
Board Secretary
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
Gail Boettcher
Board Secretary
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Gail Boettcher, Board Secretary
Date:
February 28, 2008
Subject:
Minutes of the February 5, 2008 Special Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
I.
Call to Order
In Attendance:
Veronica Barbato
Linda Fox
Also In Attendance:
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Nancy Fronduti
John Hanna
Nancy Mackrides
Denise C. Kerr, Superintendent
Anne Callahan, Human Resource Director
Tom Kelly, Solicitor,
Judge Nicholas S. Lippencott
Gail Boettcher, Board Secretary
Meg Barney, Research and Development
Meeting was called to order by President Nancy Mackrides
II.
Appointment of School Board Director
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 - 57
Resolve that the Board appoint Peter P. Barry to the Board of School Directors.
The resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, and Nancy
Mackrides
NAYS:
None
III.
Adjournment
Mrs. Fox moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 - 58
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna and Nancy
Mackrides,
None
Gail Boettcher
Board Secretary
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Eagle Scout: John P. Bradley and Wesley Thompson
Resolve, the Board present John Bradley and Wesley Thompson
the Rose Tree Media Award for achieving Eagle Scout Rank.
Background
John Bradley and Wesley Thompson, Penncrest High School
students, have completed the necessary requirements to achieve
Eagle Scout Rank.
B.
Penncrest High School Cheerleaders – National High School Spirit
Award
Resolve, the Board present the Penncrest Cheerleaders with the
Rose Tree Media Award for being chosen for the National High
School Spirit Award Judges Choice for school spirit activities.
JV Team: Jennifer Brown, Ben Cannon, Alicia Emper, Kandace
Denaro, Cheryl Jowanna, Seri Lee, Krissy Lewis, Emma
McNamara, Genevieve Moore, Angie Norrbom, Samantha
Overstreet, Tori Powell, Samantha Reid, and Jilian Sardo
Varsity Team: Jordan Ballew, Brittany Blythe, Marisa Brown, Liz
Delozier, Lacey Dungan, Ronnette Duncan, Kaity Essel, Bridget
Franchi, Maddi Hill, Maggie Markert, Megan McLaughlin, Vicky
Moore, Cheryl Sampson, and Stephanie Sampson
Background
This award is based on school spirit activities, community service
and academic performance. The Cheerleaders must be active in
their school and community. Together they performed over 1,163
hours of community service. As a team they have volunteered at
the Rockey Run YMCA, participated in Kohl’s Fair for the
Prevention of Child Abuse, directed runners at the Run for the
Dolphins benefit to raise money for breast cancer, were Santa’s
helpers and collected items to send to the troops in Iraq. The
judges were impressed with the cheerleader’s ability to involve the
faculty in doing the LIONS cheer at Pep Rallies. The Varsity Team
represented Penncrest at the UCA High School Nationals
Cheerleading Championship in the Indiana Jones Theater at MGM
Studios in Florida.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – February 28, 2008
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Library
Glenwood Library Technician, Kathy Cook, attended the American Library Association’s
Midwinter Conference, held in the Philadelphia Convention Center.
The morning began with the most exciting event of the conference—the literary award
winners. This part of the program culminated with the “Academy Awards” of children’s
literature—the announcement of the winners of the Newbery and Caldecott Medals. The
Caldecott winner (most distinguished American picture book), The Invention of Hugo
Cabret, is already a very popular title in the Glenwood library. The Newbery winner
(outstanding contribution to children’s literature) was Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!
Voices from a Medieval Village.
Throughout the day, vendors manned booths demonstrating the latest in library services,
electronic resources, and ebooks; newly-published books were on display and many were
given away. Mrs. Cook acquired fourteen new titles for the Glenwood library, along with
posters and bookmarks tied into the ’08 elections.
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was spotted in the crowd. He was the keynote
speaker on the previous day, and spoke of his family’s love of books and his years of
reading, research, and writing in the field of history. He concluded his presentation by
noting “passing along the weight of words, we are part of a larger community that extends
beyond neighborhoods, beyond borders, and, thanks to librarians and libraries, beyond
time.”
Kathy Cook participated in the second session of this year’s Delaware County Book
Review Program on January 24 at Upper Darby High School. Publishers provide copies
of brand new titles, and librarians may keep those books they review. Mrs. Cook
obtained nineteen recently-published titles for the Glenwood library, including non-fiction,
novels, and picture books valued at over $300.00!
Kindergarten
Kindergarten celebrated the 100th Day of School by making Fruit Loop necklaces, drawing
what they will look like at 100 years of age, writing how they would spend $100.00,
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drawing what they would like to have 100 of, drawing what they would not like to have
100 of, counting, graphing and eating 100 snacks. A good time was had by all.
First Grade
Glenwood’s first graders celebrated the 100th day of school with many creative activities.
Each first grader created a “100” poster. Each poster showed 100 in a unique way.
Some examples: 100 stars in the sky, 100 pennies in a bank, 100 fish in the sea. The
posters are on display in the Glenwood Art Gallery Hallway. The afternoon was activity
filled. The first graders traveled to each first grade teacher to do a special “100” activity
related to writing, math, reading, and art. Glenwood’s first graders are 100 days smarter!
Second Grade
Cereal Bowl – the entire second grade got together in the cafeteria and rotated through 5
centers. Included was an eating station, nutritional analysis, weighing, creating an
advertising jingle, and comparing ingredients. It lasted 1 ½ hours, and parent volunteers
helped tremendously.
Third Grade
During February, children were recognized for their hard work in the 100 Book Challenge.
They were reminded of the purpose for the program and encouraged to keep reading fast,
fun, and easy books to help them become better readers.
Fourth Grade
Fourth grade students took part in a Chinese luncheon in order to celebrate the Chinese
New Year. They enjoyed food from Da Shin Restaurant, participated in a hands-on
presentation by Mrs. Tsai, a local Chinese artist, and learned about various Chinese
traditions. They also completed a craft and watched a movie all about the Chinese New
Year. (2008 is The Year of the Rat.)
Glenwood's Art Club
Twenty fifth grade students at participated in Art Club. Art Teacher, Keith Sharp, ran the
club, which met every Wednesday after-school from 3:25 - 4:15. Students worked on a
variety of projects. For the first project, students created masks made from plastic milk
jugs, plaster craft (gauze dipped in plaster), paint, and raffia. For the second project, we
created a picture directly on a sheet of plexiglass using marker and paint, allowing the
image to be transparent. Placing aluminum foil behind the image made them shiny and
reflective. We framed the pictures using old wooden frames that were gathered from an
auction. For a final project, students worked with shrinky dink, a plastic material that you
draw and color on and then bake in the oven to shrink. We created various patterns on
the film and after we baked them we turned them into pins.
In Social Studies, the third graders are reading about people who have made a difference
in their communities and fought for the civil rights of others. They created a dramatic
presentation in the classroom to demonstrate how people like Caesar Chavez, Ruby
Bridges, Judy Huemann, and Lois Marie Gibbs can change their communities for the
better. The students are also learning how to pick apart test questions and other
strategies in preparation for the PSSA.
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Counselor
The Student Ambassadors are planning a Bus Driver Appreciation breakfast. The
students got together at lunch and recess and made Valentine themed invitations that we
sent to each bus driver and the transportation administration. We are looking forward to
sitting down with them and having a celebratory breakfast to honor all they do for us.
Fifth grade
Students in Mr. Heinle's fifth grade class are composing a collection of class poems as a
culminating activity for the short book "Love That Dog.” Students will write pieces
describing a beloved pet or sentimental object, using a wide variety of literary devices.
Students will demonstrate use of similes, metaphors, alliteration, and white space in their
work. This concludes a unit on figurative language and its uses by authors in several
types of genre.
Glenwood's Junior Optimist Club has made the day brighter for students in a tornadoravaged school district in Kansas. With the help of a local philanthropist, Glenwood's
Junior Optimists shipped 35 boxes of books weighing a whopping 930 lbs. to the
Greensburg Kansas School District. Mr. Peter Bretz, a liaison to the school's chapter
worked with Mr. Mark Paikoff, Glenwood's sponsor of the club to arrange all the details.
Students spent several afternoons boxing, packing and labeling the shipment. The
optimist club students in grades four and five will next work on an internet safety program
prepared by the International Optimist organization.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Principal for the Day
Jonah Lourie from Mrs. VanEss's second grade class became the
Principal for the Day. His name was chosen at our Annual Bingo
Night. He enjoyed spending the day with Mr. Bennett, and he did a
fabulous job with his duties.
Great work Jonah!!!
MLK Day of Service
On Monday, January 21st, more than one
hundred students, along with twenty-five
parents and seven teachers, opted to have
"A Day On, Not a Day Off" in honor of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Students
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participated in activities that focused on giving back to their community. By helping, each
child realized that even small acts of kindness can have a profound effect. Overall, this
day of service was a HUGE success.
Hats off to Kindergarten!
Mrs. Durant's, Mrs. Huebner's and Mrs. McMorrow's kindergarten classes celebrated the
100th day in a big way! Each child created a 100th day hat displaying 100 objects (grouped
by tens of course!). The children also strung 100 "fruit loops" to make a 100th day
necklaces. The day ended with the creation of a 100th day snack; combining 10 groups of
10 small food items (goldfish, pretzels, marshmallows, cereal pieces, etc..). Happy 100th
Day of School!
First Grade
During the month of January, the first graders study Mother Goose Nursery
Rhymes. As a follow up to this activity, they have Mother Goose Day. On
this special day, each child selects and dresses up as a character and they
recite a rhyme to their classmates. After parading through the school, the
first graders then celebrate with some Mother Goose snacks in the
afternoon.
Second Grade
The Second Grade classes have been working on their Fairy Tale unit for Reading. Each
week, the classes have read different fairy tales and discussed which elements of fairy
tales they contain. They have also been reading various versions of the fairy tales and
comparing and contrasting them. Writing has been incorporated into the unit. Our
students have some creative ideas when writing their own fairy tales! As a culminating
activity, each class will give Fairy Tale Reader's Theaters performances for the other
second grade classes and their parents.
Fourth Grade
Students in Mrs. Burke's and Mrs. Hendrixson's fourth grade classes began their Science
unit on Motion and Design. In this unit, students explore the physics of motion and apply
these concepts to technological design. Using plastic construction materials, weights,
rubber bands, and propellers, students design and build vehicles. Students record their
designs using technical two-view and three-view drawings. They test how fast the
vehicles move and use their findings to redesign the vehicles to move more efficiently.
Cost analysis is one of the students’ design requirements. As students design their
vehicles, they intuitively apply concepts such as friction and kinetic and potential energy.
They also explore the effect of gravity on motion. The unit concludes by challenging
students to solve a design challenge and to present their findings to the class.
Fourth grade students had a healthy heart lesson
form a senior nursing student from the University of
Delaware. Students learned about the heart, what is
does, and how to help keep it healthy. Students had
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the opportunity to listen to their own heart rhythms. The students discussed how to eat
and exercise to keep themselves healthy. They learned what can happen to individuals
that don't treat their bodies properly.
Writing and Reading Buddies
Mrs. Barton's first grader and Mrs. Haskell's fourth graders have been working together
with reading, writing and cooperative learning. This month the fourth graders came in for
a lesson in the writing process. They showed the 1st graders their writer's note books
and wrote together some Mother Goose adapted rhyming poetry. They came up with fun
and silly poems that they collaborated on, illustrated and then published.
“Words of Wisdon”
Each morning, the staff members at Indian Lane take turns delivering "Words of Wisdom"
over the morning announcements. These messages help students understand that any
true success is rooted in respectful, responsible, and caring behaviors. Project Wisdom
encourages students to reflect upon the meaning of civic and personal values and the
application of those values in their daily lives. Making Project Wisdom part of your daily
life tells students that you care about their success and their character development.
Data Conferences
Each teacher at Indian Lane recently met with the principal and instructional support
teacher to share the data they had collected on their students. The teachers explained
the data they had and explained how it was organized and more importantly, how they
used it to improve student achievement. These meetings will be held one more time this
school year and three times next year.
Art
In our art classes this month, each grade level worked on the following projects:
First graders created clay landscapes in honor of the French artist Corot. Second graders
rendered animal portraits to celebrate the musical fairy tale, “Peter and the Wolf.” Third
graders traveled back in time to the Middle Ages and drew musical instruments invented
during this period. Fourth graders formed whistles from clay to coordinate with their study
of the recorder instrument. Fifth graders designed Native American masks from leather to
highlight their study of American history.
Parent Teacher Group
Indian Lane’s PTG has been busy this year. Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent and Dr.
Angela Gilbert, Director of Teaching and Learning, were guest speakers at meetings. Dr.
Kerr talked about district initiatives, while Dr. Gilbert discussed assessments. Both
meetings received high marks.
The PTG also began a new program in February in order to raise funds without requiring
much labor. IL parents and friends can purchase “Scrip,” or gift cards, from hundreds of
national retailers that can be used like cash. The cards can be used for groceries, gas,
and other purchases. The good part is the retailer sends the PTG a percentage of the
total amount of each purchase, ranging from 1.5% to over 10%. School Board members
are invited to join in and support Indian Lane.
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Finally, our second family movie night of the year was held this month on February 8.
Parents and students were invited to view Walt Disney’s High School Musical II for free in
the gym. The gym was packed and students enjoyed eating popcorn and drinking fruit
juice. Special thanks go to Mrs. Ciminera and Mr. Boyle for setting up the projector and
sound systems.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The 100th Day
Believe it or not, the 100th day of the 2007-2008 school year approaches. In preparation,
the kindergarten children have been working on counting to 100 by 5’s, 10’s and ones. To
reinforce this concept, the children have worked on an interactive 100’s board on
ABCteach.com. Children were able to fill in the hundreds board and receive reinforcement
for correct answers through the web site. First grade is also planning a 100th day
celebration. First graders are using the computer to reinforce skills that have been taught
across the curriculum. The immediate feedback that the children get and the option of
exploring teacher posted web sites at home have been great.
Grade 2 and 3 Math Explorers
Grade 2 has been investigating geometry. The children have been working with pattern
blocks, square tiles, and computer software to explore the structure of shapes and how
they can be decomposed or put together in shapes. They are also investigating the
structure of rectangular arrays by covering rectangles with tiles, and by building, drawing,
and describing rectangles. They are finding halves of 2-D and 3-D shapes and are
exploring symmetry by making symmetrical designs and pictures.
All third grade classes recently participated in a video conference. The topic was
geometry. Through the videoconference the students learned about many different three
dimensional shapes as well as the attributes of each shape. It was a great way to review
the important vocabulary that goes along with this topic.
Grade 4 Update
Grade 4 is learning about the microphone. They are looking at slides and trying to
distinguish between different substances under the microphone. The children have also
made their own slides. The grade 4 teachers collaborated on a presentation about
scientific method. that will assist the children as they prepare for our annual science fair.
They are also learning about the state of Pennsylvania. They’ve learned about early
settlers, famous Pennsylvanians, and the government and the economy of our state. The
Colonial Plantation’s Farmer John Steczak gave a presentation on the lives of
Pennsylvania children in colonial times. Learning support teacher, Jayne Walker, planned
the program. Mr. Steczak also spoke with Mrs. Walker’s students about brochures that
they had created.
Grade 5
All fifth graders have chosen a topic for their research papers and have started research.
The fifth grade research project is “really a big deal.” We have a community volunteer,
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Ann Schmidt, who comes back every year to work with one of our fifth grade learning
support students on his/her chosen topic. Projects will be featured in March at our annual
science and research fair.
AGP Bloggers
AGP students in third, fourth, and fifth grade have been blogging with one another about
their current projects. They are sharing information between Mrs. Williamson’s two
schools (Rose Tree and Media).
Geography Bee
Once a year we have a National Geographic Geography Bee. This year the questions
were really hard! Dr. Meg Barney was the emcee. Each of the finalists did a great job.
Charlie Frindt was the victor.
Let it Snow (NOT!) / Music News
The music theme of the month is SNOW if you are in first grade. Though there has not
been much of the white stuff outside, they have been singing lots of snow songs in the
music room. The young Mustangs have just been introduced to playing the soprano and
alto xylophones so all their songs can be accompanied by the class.
The Peter and the Wolf unit was lots of fun. Can you identify all the major themes in the
composition? Well, the Media first graders can. Every student scored proficient in their
picture matching theme test. They can now recognize specific instrument timbres and
have reviewed elements of a story: setting, plot, character and problem.
Mr. Walls and his beginning string students gave a concert for their families. Adults,
including Mrs. Kotch, were invited to the stage to play. Mr. Walls answered questions and
talked about the strings program. It was a very positive event.
Band teachers Andrew Bugosh and Jon Boyle will be presenting at The Montgomery
County IU on February 15. Their topic is using technology to teach instrumental music
which is something that they are both expert at.
Mid Year Professional Growth Options
Teachers have recently completed their reports and conferences regarding their
professional growth options. These projects that are self–selected represent a range of
topics and objectives including improving reading fluency, pursuing National Board
Certification, teaching phonics and word study, developing individualized homework
packets, and writing curriculum. The professional staff deserves recognition for their fine
work on these projects.
DVMSAC and “Quick Studies”
Principal Maria Kotch attended a session of the Delaware Valley Minority Student
Achievement Consortium title “Hiring and Retaining Minority Professional Staff.” The
presenters are all administrators in suburban districts who face challenges similar to our
own. Mrs. Kotch also has been attending monthly sessions at The DCIU, “Quick Studies
for Principals.” The content changes each month but is always focused on instructional
strategies. Dr. Mary Helen Ciri is the presenter.
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YMCA Fun Night
The PTG sponsored a family fun night at the Rocky Run YMCA. Families could dance,
play basketball/games, or swim. It was great fun for a long winter evening.
MLK Day of Service
For the sixth year, Media School hosted a large MLK Day of Service. More than 180
children from many local schools gathered here before going out into the community to
perform service work. Projects included cooking meals for shut-ins, washing fire trucks
and police cars, housekeeping at The Veteran’s Museum, reading stories to young
children at the public library, visiting nursing homes, and sending good wishes/cards to
servicemen and sick children. Media parent, Dr. Anne Norris, deserves a huge round of
applause. She initiated this day of service here six years ago and has been instrumentally
in recreating it each year. Thank you to the many community sponsors who provided
materials, snacks, and support.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
First Grade
First grade worked on a research project with their fourth grade partners. They selected
and researched the animal on line and created a power point presentation to share with
friends and family. The students also celebrated the 100th Day with reading and writing
and counting and just about anything you can do with the number 100.
Second Grade
Halfway Day was a "whole" lot of fun for second graders at Rose Tree Elementary! The
purpose of Halfway Day was to celebrate our halfway point of this school year, the 90th
day! Students participated in five learning centers, which exposed them to the concept of
one half: at the Half Price Toy Sale, students used play money and a cash register to
calculate the sale price of various toys at 50% off, students stamped out half a dollar as
many ways as they could, students used measuring tapes to measure designated objects
around the room and then used a calculator to divide by 2 to get half the measurement,
students enjoyed a book called Give Me Half and then completed an activity sheet and
students used vinyl letters to determine if symmetry was shown. Students brought one
half of an object to see that one half can look many different ways. They also brought a
collection and worked with classmates to calculate half the number. Homework included
a Half Foot Hunt where children had to find things at home that measured half a foot and
writing when one half can be a "good" and a "not so good" thing. Now, second graders
can confidently apply this knowledge to the concept of other fractions.
Third Grade
The students in Mrs. Naylor's third grade really enjoyed the Walnut Street Theater
production of Mufaro's Daughters presented this month through the generosity of our
PTG. The play was an excellent springboard for discussion and learning about cultural
differences. The students were able to enhance their knowledge in geography, writing
and critical reading by reading the story the play was based on in the classroom. The
students worked in cooperative groups to define unfamiliar vocabulary, look up population
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on the computer, color African broadcloth samples and complete graphic organizers with
the story elements. The message stressing the importance of how we treat other, no
matter their perceived station in life, was shared in a way that 8 and 9 year olds could
understand in this touching folktale.
Fourth Grade
The fourth grade classes were visited by Paige Morrison, an educator from (PRC)
Pennsylvania Resources Council Environmental Center. She spoke to the students about
resource conservation, waste reduction, and an overview of watersheds and the water
cycle. The fourth graders participated in hands-on activities in the Rose Tree Elementary
science lab. They worked on elevation/topographic map puzzles and a three dimensional
model of a town showing various forms of pollution. The children were able to see how
pollution (using Kool-Aid, cocoa powder, and colored water) occurs. The students
learned the difference between point and non-point pollution and ways to prevent it. Mrs.
Morrison’s visit was the culminating activity to our fourth grade curriculum unit, “Land and
Water”.
Art Room Happenings
Fifth grade artists created Renaissance portraits in one point perspective after visiting an
internet website tutorial. Colorful carousel horses in tin relief gave student artists in fourth
grade an interesting foray into 3D art production. Third grade artists created portraits in
the style of Renaissance artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Chinese New Year gave second
grade artists an opportunity to create Chinese lanterns celebrating the Year of the Rat.
Shimmering, colorful fish swam through underwater habitats as first grade artists created
their mixed media compositions after a reading of Rainbow Fish by Marc Pfister.
Music
To celebrate the Leap Year Rose Tree Elementary had a family fun night at the Phantoms
Game. The Rose Tree Elementary Choraliers did a beautiful job singing “God Bless
America" before the game. Some of our students enjoyed riding the "Phantoms Fan
Van" on the ice. Over 250 family and friends attended. The Choraliers are also
rehearsing for their Spring Musical entitled "From the Inside Out" which teaches us all
about good character traits.
Physical Education
During the month of February, grades 1-5 worked on cooperation and teamwork while
playing net games. Towards the end of the month grades 1-4 focused on body
movements such as rolling, tumbling, balancing, dancing, step aerobics, and yoga. The
5th graders created their own exercise routines which incorporated movements using
upper body strength, lower body strength, abdominal strength and flexibility.
AGP
AGP students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade have been blogging with one another about their
current projects and sharing information between the two schools.
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Promoting Healthy Choices
Several parents volunteered to work with the Rose Tree Media Food Service Department
to acquaint our students with different foods. For our first “tasting” this year, the students
were offered a selection of cheeses. The parents sliced cheddar and goat cheese for the
students to sample. Many students were surprised that the soft white cheese they were
enjoying was goat cheese!
Teamwork Assembly
Students in grades 3, 4 & 5 were treated to a special assembly hosted by the Philadelphia
Flyers and Phantoms hockey players. They viewed videos that talked about teamwork,
education, attitude and motivation. The students really had a great time and received
activity books, bumper stickers and more to help them remember what they learned in
this motivational assembly.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
An eighth grade semi-formal was held on Friday, February 1. Check out the pictures on
our website. A movie night was held for the sixth grade. All enjoyed the movie, "The
Game Plan.”
AGP
To clone or not to clone…that is the question. Sixth grade students in the AGP language
arts class are tackling this very controversial issue as part of their unit on science fiction
and future technology. The students are participating in a simulation and debate on the
issues of cloning, genetic engineering, and the human genome project. The sixth graders
will take the roles of senators, scientists, lawyers, and debaters as they research the
latest information on these topics. The mock congressional hearing will also feature
students playing the part of cloned human beings and cyborgs (part humans, part
machine). The “senators” have gotten wind of some industrial experimentation and want
to get to the bottom of it! The students have been reading the Newbery award winning
novel, The Giver, and other science fiction stories, which have generated many
interesting discussions regarding technology and our society.
Art
Ms. Sycz' eighth grade students have begun a new lesson which focuses upon the
achievements of the Renaissance. Students will read and then analyze the art work in the
chapter on the accomplishments of the Renaissance. Students will compare and contrast
the time of the Middle Ages with that of the Renaissance by looking at both art works.
Students will then make a sculpture of a figure in the round trying to be aware of the
proportions and personality that the Renaissance artists were able to capture. This unit in
sculpture will challenge students to incorporate lessons in clay from previous years and to
refine them in their eighth grade project. Students will then need to be creative when
limited to constructing the figure out of a hollow cone shape. Grade seven students have
examined and written their viewpoint about art in relationship to themselves and to
society. Students have read material about the value and purpose of art to the individual
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and society completing a worksheet to reinforcing the reading material. The reading
material included material about pre-Columbian folk art. This transitioned into a clay unit
which requires students to create a vessel in the form of an animal being inspired by preColumbian folk art. Students are using creative thinking skills to construct a functional
work of art. Clay skills acquired during the 6th grade year will be strengthened in this 7th
grade clay project. At this time students are in the final stages of construction with some
students who already finished. The last step of the process will be to review ceramic
glazing and the elements of texture and color. Grade six students have begun a painting
lesson which continues to explore composition including the following principles of design:
balance, pattern, movement, rhythm, emphasis and unity. The elements of design that
students will be exploring are line, shape, value and color. Students have looked at the
work on Henri Rousseau analyzing his use of simple shapes to form images, strong
composition and use of color. In addition to looking at Rousseau, students will read about
the artist at the conclusion of the activity and also read about the elements of art that they
have used. Students will carefully plan a composition with preliminary sketches using
plants as a subject. Students are now exploring color theory mixing different values and
custom colors. Painting skills will be strengthened. Students will demonstrate the use of
atmospheric perspective.
All of Mrs. Going’s classes tried out “Blogging” second marking period!! Each grade had
a different question posted relating to their current assignments. Mrs. Going and the
students found it fun to read and to write! Mrs. Going found out that students are MUCH
MORE relaxed with their commenting and their writing styles when they Blog!! It was a
fun and informative experience for all and another Blog posting will come with the end of
their current assignments!! Eighth graders are finishing their Illuminated Manuscripts
which will be on display shortly. This year, they are producing smaller, more detailed
manuscript pages which more closely resemble the magnificent hand made book pages
from the Middle Ages. Eighth grades will transition into their favorite unit, Ceramics, which
will also lead them through history easily into the Renaissance period. A trip to the
Philadelphia Museum of Art is planned for April to reinforce the art of the
Medieval/Renaissance art and history of Europe which directly ties into the eighth grade
social studies curriculum. Seventh grades are finishing their ceramics construction, a
three dimensional fish “in motion”. Students have struggled happily, figuring out what
needs to be done to create the appearance that the fish is moving!!! Glazing or the
addition of colored glass will follow immediately after firing. Sixth grades are working on
their Zuni Fetish Native American Ceramics sculptures full blast!! The energy in the room
is electrifying!! The students are so eager to create with clay!! Each additional bite of
information is quickly absorbed and they are eager for the next steps!!
Guidance
Mr. Bortnicker, sixth grade counselor, continues to meet one-on-one with students. So
far, this year he has met with 160 sixth graders. He continues to conduct a counseling
group focusing on friendships. Seventh grade students were presented with a lesson
called "Teen Issues" taught by counselor Susan Griffin. Twenty-one seventh graders are
participating in guidance groups conducted by Sue Griffin and Alison Harrison. One
group resolves around developing social skills. The other two groups focus on managing
anger and other emotions. Eighth grade students will be given a presentation this month
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on ninth grade course selection. Counselors Sue Griffin and Margie Gilroy will present
information regarding the transition to high school. They will then meet individually with
each student to make a schedule for their ninth grade year..
Library
Mrs. Motley and Mrs. Host, the new librarian at Penncrest, attended an all-day Library
Advocacy workshop at the American Library Association midwinter conference in
Philadelphia. Both came away with lots of ideas about promoting interest, support, and
community participation. Mrs. Motley accompanied the elementary librarians to the media
press session when all of the book awards for the past year were announced. This
included the Newbery, Caldecott, and the Coretta Scott King Award among others. After
the award ceremonies, Mrs. Motley attended the exhibits, met with vendors, and
discussed emerging technologies available from a variety of sources. Christopher Lutz
from Gale Group, whom Mrs. Motley contacted at the conference, came to the Library to
demonstrate e-books to a group of interested teachers, tech staff and administrators.
Mrs. Motley attended the Delaware County Book Review session at Upper Darby High
School. In return for reading the books and writing publisher book reviews, she received
$481.06 worth of books for the SLMS Library.
Mrs. Motley met with all of the sixth grade language arts classes as well as Ms. Cooper’s
eighth grades to introduce the Book Blast, SLMS’s new book blog. She showed students
where to locate the blog, how to add comments to existing postings as well as how to
create a new posting for a book not yet reviewed. Sixth grade language arts students
from both Mrs. McLeod’s and Mrs. White’s classes received an introduction to research in
preparation for their author study projects. Children read a book by an author and then
research the author’s background including education, career path, works, awards, a
personal quote, and other interesting facts. Students present their findings using a
poster, brochure or PowerPoint that they have created. Mr. Tolomeo and Mrs. Gregg’s
AGP students have continued to research self-selected topics for their long-term projects
this year. This research will eventually result in a project for the annual Celebration of the
Mind evening. Mr. Tolomeo’s students have also been selecting and reading fiction
books that relate in someway to their topics to add another dimension to their
understanding of the topic. For instance, one student who is researching the brain is
reading Flowers for Algernon. Mrs. Stern’s seventh and eighth grade reading students
have been concentrating on Teen Biz reading and response activities as well as
participating in blogs to enhance their content area reading skills.
Math
Mrs. Laubach's eighth grade classes just finished a unit on Right Triangles and are now
beginning a unit in Plane Geometry where we will be dealing with the measures of the
sides and angles of polygons, congruent v. similar figures, indirect measure using both
the Pythagorean Theorem (from last unit) and the concept of similar figures. In addition
to the regular daily curriculum, we will be dedicating time twice a week on PSSA--focusing
on Eligible Content, open-ended questions (how to answer them), and some continued
review of previous material. Mrs. Simmington's sixth grade CMP2 class is working on
two-dimensional geometry. They are currently practicing measuring angles and looking at
the relationship between angles formed by a transversal. Students have practiced using a
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protractor as well as an angle ruler. In Accelerated Pre-Algebra class, students are
learning how to solve equations with variables on both sides. We are also working on
real-life application of these problems. In all classes, students are spending time daily to
prepare for the PSSA's.
Music
Sixth grade general music classes are “jammin’” to the sounds of the islands in a study of
reggae, calypso, and other Caribbean beats. Students in seventh grade general music
played hand chimes and keyboard accompaniments to “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” as
they related the Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach to the early colonies in the
United States. Eighth grade continues an historical perspective with the music of
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn.
Congratulations to six eighth grade singers who have been selected to perform in the
District 12 Songfest on Friday, March 7, at Scott Middle School in the Coatesville
District. They include: Samantha Dugan, Becky Ferguson, Molly Lawrence, Josh
Langzettel, Dan Middleditch, and Glori Seufert.
The following students will be representing Springton Lake at the County Band Fest on
Friday, February 22 at Beverly Hills Middle School: Seth Beverly, Nick Caligiuri, Alexis
Corner, Matt Falkenstein, Suzanne Hamilton, Andrew Kaiden, Louis Loveland, Kyle
Mellon, Paige Moffat, Theresa Parsons, Amanda Prokop, Lara Rosenberg, Justin
Schumacher, Maya Stallings, Jaclyn Turet, Robert Van Leer, and Jacob Yamaki.
In addition, several Sixth Grade Band members have been chosen to represent Springton
Lake in the District Elementary Band Festival at E.T. Richardson Middle School. Included
are: Amanda Maher, Ian McKernan, Sam Naismith, Kaitlyn O’Brien, Kate Panzer, Divyesh
Patel, Riley Potter, and Haley Sundra.
The District 12 PMEA String Fest will be held at Bayard Rustin High School in the West
Chester School District on March 13. Participants from SLMS include: Bernard Devlin,
Kristen Dinella, Jack Fabris, Alyson Gramo, Emily Guo, Tyler Meil, Alyse Merry, Luke
Naismith, Thomas Rosenberger, and John Sweeney.
Students from the Eighth Grade Band traveled to Penncrest on Saturday, February 2, for
a combined workshop with the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. The purpose of the
visit was to encourage students to continue their playing experience in ninth grade.
Following the morning rehearsal and lunch, a combined concert was given to a very
appreciative audience.
Physical Education
In January the students were exposed to units that covered dance and movement
techniques. All classes were able to experience different movement and dance types
ranging from aerobically inspired dance, Taebo, kick boxing and pilates. Students also
participated in learning the fundamentals of volleyball and were able to apply game
situational strategies. In addition, students continued to learn different fitness training
techniques in the weight room.
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Science
Eighth grade science students are beginning to learn about the chemical properties of
matter. Starting with the periodic table they are learning how to write chemical formulas
and how to name compounds. Soon they will gain understanding of how chemical
reaction occurs and that they must follow the Law of Conservation of Matter.
In seventh grade the students are finishing up the unit on the mathematical ratios
involving Ohms law. We basically have become a math class solving for missing
variables within series and parallel circuits. We will then move from the mathematical
patterns of current electricity to the theory electrostatics and the movement of electrons
involving our unit on Static Electricity. This will include the use of electro scopes,
electrostatic pendulums, Leyden jars and the Electrophorus to determine the rules of
charge between positive, negative and neutral objects.
The sixth grade students are beginning a unit on plants. They will dissect a seed and
flower and also plant some seeds. We recently had a scientist visit from Wyeth. He
presented information to the students about the jobs of a scientist and about his role at
Wyeth.
Social Studies
All Social Studies teachers are preparing to deliver various lessons throughout February
to celebrate Black History Month.
Special Education
Planning has begun for the 2008-2009 school year. Dr. Jeuell, Dr. Taylor, Mrs.
Shacklady-White, Mr. Jackowski, and Mr. Brown recently met to discuss programming,
scheduling, and services for next year. Mrs. Shacklady-White and Mr. Brown will give a
short presentation as part of the fifth grade visitation night in March. This will be an
opportunity for parents of incoming sixth graders to receive an overview of the programs
and services offered at Springton Lake.
Mrs. Megow's sixth grade language arts classes are working on personal narratives. We
will be selecting one narrative per class to be entered in the Young Author's contest
sponsored by Delaware County Reading Council.
The eighth grade Social Studies department has put together a power point presentation
project for the ancient Egypt unit. The students will be working with a partner and
creating their own power point and presenting it to the class. The audience will take
notes on their peer's presentations and then will be tested on that information at the end
of our unit. The kids seem to be very excited about this project. They will be given a full
week of class time to prepare!
Mrs. Kinard's seventh grade Language Arts class recently read a short story called,
"Patches,” by Jeannette Sanderson from the Bridges to Literature series. This was a
true story about a man who was rescued by his dog when he fell into an icy river. To
complete the unit, students are researching animal heroes via computer. Students will
then write a summary and share with the class.
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The life skills middle school and high school classes are combining to go to the
Philadelphia Auto Show and the ES and life skills are going to the KIXX school day
soccer game. Right now the students are concentrating on cooking and daily living skills.
So far this month the students have made pizza, pancakes, cupcakes, muffins,
sandwiches and dog treats. All have been well received by humans and canines alike!
In seventh grade math, students will be "pretend" shopping with money (play money of
course), forming their own word problems. Not only will the students be developing and
solving each others’ scenarios, but they will be practicing adding and subtracting decimal
numbers.
Did you know that a crocodile called a sarcosuchus once roamed the earth? It was bigger
than a school bus! Mrs. Hudak's class has been reading nonfiction pieces. They have
been learning about Ben Franklin, the Titanic, tornadoes, hurricanes, insects and
prehistoric animals. The students have been able to relate much of their information to
their other courses, especially science class. They have been analyzing the readings
through the use of time lines and other graphic organizers.
Eighth grade students in the ES program are planning their first trip to Penncrest to begin
the transition process from Springton Lake. Seventh grade students are working
cooperatively using different types of media to complete their unit on problem-solving
strategies while sixth grade students are finishing a unit on stress management and
transitioning to a unit dealing with emotions.
World Language
The eighth grade French class will be going to the Barnes Foundation for an hour guided
visit. The eighth grade Special Ed Spanish and Entry Levels will be visiting 10,000
Villages in Ephreta. All grade levels have now taken the in-house World Language
Contests this year. Winners will be recognized at the WL Fete on March 5th.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Red Cross Blood Drive
The National Honor Society recruited 257 Penncrest students and more than 60
community members to donate blood on February 28 at the Red Cross Blood Drive. We
are looking forward to a very successful event. It is impressive to see 20-30 students at a
time spread out across the Auxiliary Gym donating blood. Most of our students are first
time donors and hope that this will be the first of many positive experiences when they will
give of themselves in such a significant way. The NHS will host the community drive in
the same location from 2:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Course Selection
The course selection process is in full swing for Springton Lake eighth graders and
students at Penncrest. During the month of February counselors will be meeting with
students to assist them in making their course choices for 2008-09. Penncrest hosted a
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student/parent informational course selection evening during which families had an
opportunity to meet with faculty representatives of all subject areas at Penncrest
NAEP:
Penncrest was selected to participate in this year’s National Assessment of Educational
Progress testing program, otherwise known as the Nation's Report Card. One hundred
and twenty seniors, selected at random by NAEP were invited to take assessments in
reading or math. This is a national program, data from which is used to inform
educational reform throughout the United States.
PSSA Writing
All Penncrest juniors participated in the writing PSSA's. Later this spring juniors will
participate in the Reading, Math, and Science tests.
Future Business Leaders of America
More than 40 Penncrest students participated in FBLA’s Regional Competition on
January 10 at Garnet Valley High School. Twenty seven of them took home awards. First
place winners included Scott Teal, Ryan Piotti, Frank Dziobczynski, the team of Roger
Gibboni and Kevin Mehalick, and the team of Matt Maser, Kyle O’Connor and Paul
Hwang. Second place finishers included Alex Sung, Lawrence Weathers, Adam Panichi
and the team of Tim Bennett, Mindy Coleman and Joe Bentivoglio. Penncrest also
captured three third-place wins, four fourth place wins and two fifth place wins. Students
competed in events ranging from cyber security, to entrepreneurship. Penncrest was one
of nine schools competing in this event.
Hi-Q
The Penncrest Hi-Q team concluded its regular season with wins over Delco Christian
and Haverford. The score was Penncrest 54, Delco Christian 44 and Haverford 39. This
win ensures the Hi-Q team a spot in the playoffs, which will be determined shortly.
Science Olympiad
The Science Olympiad Regional Championships are on Tuesday, March 4 at Cabrini
College. The Awards Ceremony begins at 3:15 p.m. and we would like to invite anyone
who wants to come out and cheer on our nationally ranked team as we attempt to
improve over last year once again. The awards ceremony is typically over by 4:30 p.m.
so you can plan accordingly. If you wish to see some of the actual competitions (building
events only), feel free to come sooner. Events begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.
Close Up
Students participating in Close Up spent five days in Washington, DC getting an insider's
view of how our federal government works. This year they roomed with students from
Connecticut. The students especially liked the debate between a conservative and a
liberal. They were then able to ask question of each individual. They participated in a
Judiciary seminar as well as got to visit Jordan's Embassy where they learned a little
about Jordan. "Hill Day" was full of talks from administrative assistants of Senator
Specter and Senator Casey. Staff from Congressman Sestack's office gave a tour of the
Capital Building. The final day's activity was what they, the students, can do to get
involved and make a difference.
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Music News
The Penncrest bands presented their Winter Concert in the Penncrest auditorium. At one
point the students combined to form a band of over 200 students. The ensembles
presented works varying from a tribute to Leonard Bernstein to music from Pirates of the
Carribean.
The Penncrest band hosted its third annual Indoor Invitational. Over 40 units from three
states competed in drumline, color guard, dance and twirler divisions. Proceeds benefit
the Penncrest band.
Five orchestra members were chosen to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators
Association District 12 Orchestra Festival which took place on January 25 and 26 at
Owen J. Roberts High School. The students participating were Terri Mercer, viola;
Sheng-Ti Lin, cello; Ryan Herz-Thyhsen, violin; Sun Whee Kim, cello and John Paul
Bisciotti, string bass.
Band students Pat Meyers, Wes Thompson, Jon Stubbs, Matt Koveal and Eddie Sundra
participated in the PMEA Region Band festival on February 23 at Oxford Area High
School.
Choral students Rianna Black, Cat Ramirez, Chris McNulty and Will Murphy performed in
the Pennsylvania Music Educators' Association district choral festival at Downingtown
West High School. These students were selected by vocal audition back in November.
World Language News
Over forty students and staff members celebrated Mardi Gras on Tuesday at La Belle
Époque restaurant in Media. The dinner was sponsored by the PHS French department,
but open to all PHS students. Laissez les bons temps roulez!
International Exposure in the German classes! Students in Frau Mason's sixth and
seventh period classes had the privilege of a cultural exchange with two visitors from
Germany, Krys Mikolajczak and Michaela Unteregge. Students had the opportunity to
ask questions, and share information about our culture. Our guests happened to be the
cousins of Penncrest's own Mary Rached, who told us that Michaela wanted to know
about coming over and teaching German some day, so she must have been inspired to
leave her job in international finance. They both commented on how lucky our students
are to have lockers.
All PHS language students participated in the annual RTM World Language Contests.
Winners will be honored at the World Language Fête at Penncrest on Wednesday, March
5 at 7:00 PM.
First place winners for each language and level are as follows:
FRENCH 2 1ST PLACE
CARA ANDERSON
FRENCH II 1ST PLACE
KYLE PANZER
FRENCH III 1ST PLACE
COLLEEN MCGEEHAN
MARIA LINNEN
FRENCH IV 1ST PLACE
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FRENCH V
GERMAN I
GERMAN II
GERMAN III
GERMAN IV
LATIN I
LATIN II
1ST PLACE
1ST PLACE
1ST PLACE
1ST PLACE
1ST PLACE
1ST PLACE
1ST PLACE
LATIN III
1ST PLACE
SPANISH I 1ST PLACE
SPANISH 2 1ST PLACE
SPANISH II 1ST PLACE
SPANISH III 1ST PLACE
SPANISH IV 1ST PLACE
SPANISH V 1ST PLACE
JASON BUCHANAN
JENNIFER HEUBNER
ERICH SCHWABE
ELIZABETH FREEBURG
ANDREW BULL
RACHEL HOSIER
3-WAY TIE: LEAH PAULSON
GRACE WENSEL
DAVID MATTSON
JASON BUCHANAN
BEN APPEL
NICK HETLAND
BETH LACOCK
NICHOLAS CALABRO
JOSEPH MASYKY
COLLEEN MCGEEHAN
EDA CHEN
WILLIAM MURPHY
FRANK BARATTA
KATHERINE DAVIS
ELIZABETH FREEBURG
Chinese Language Club
Penncrest is excited to announce the beginning of the Chinese Language Club. This new
club kicked off the first week of February and will meet once a week. Students in the club
will learn to speak Mandarin Chinese by using the innovative Rosetta Stone program.
This club is a great addition to the Penncrest community that will allow students to explore
a new language and culture.
Chinese American Cultural Exchange
From Feb. 13-23 RTM hosted ten students and two teachers from Lizhou, China. The
students visited our community as part of an exchange experience organized jointly
between RTM and Garnet Valley School Districts. Five families hosted two students
each. The teachers were hosted by another RTM family and by Penncrest teacher, Mr.
Brian Dougherty. During their stay the students, who attend middle school in China,
shadowed their host buddies at Springton Lake and Penncrest. During the week they
participated in excursions to Philadelphia and Washington. This is the first Chinese
Exchange program to be hosted by RTM.
PE News
Trooper Jonathan Sunderlin spoke to all eleventh and twelth grade students during their
PE class about substance abuse.
Freshman Semi-formal
The freshman class held their semi-formal dance on January 18 in the school cafeteria.
This year, the freshmen walked down the red carpet as they entered an evening of
glamorous Hollywood fun.
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Community Service
On Martin Luther King Day, 18 Penncrest students and 4 district staff members boarded a
school bus at 8:30 a.m. and headed into Chester to volunteer to help in the initial stages
of a house rehab for a family in need. Students adorned in safety glasses and dust
masks, wielding hammers and mini pry bars removed ceilings, trim, paneling and any
other parts of the house that were going to be replaced with brand new material in the
later stages of the project. The work was so efficient that the job was completed an hour
before anticipated and with an overflowing dumpster.
Eighty students competed in the "Volley Teering” tournament, which raised $410 for the
Delaware County Housing Coalition. Fifteen parents and students made Valentine’s Day
treats for home-bound senior citizens and also created Valentine's Day cards for our
troops.
Rotary Students of the Month
Jesse Ru, grade 12 and Elizabeth Freeburg, grade 11 were the Media Rotary Club
Students of the Month for January. They were recognized at a luncheon at the Towne
House in Media on Thursday, January 17th.
American Mathematics Contest
On February 12 approximately 50 students in grades 9 - 12 participated in the American
Mathematics Contest. This is a national contest that involves about 250,000 students in
over 13,000 districts. Winners in this contest will move on to the next round of
competition (The American Invitational Mathematics Exam) in March.
Athletics
January was an outstanding time of year for Penncrest High School and their athletic
program. The common theme for the month was outstanding performances and
community building.
Penncrest’s varsity wrestling team earned a first place finish at the Vanguard Invitational.
Taking first place for the lions were Chuck Mulloy, Andrew Mariani, Will Resnick, Nick
Papa, Jim Resnick, and Vince D’Ortone. Vince was also named the top wrestler of the
tournament.
Congratulations go out to the Penncrest High School football program for two awards
during the month of January. Nick Palmer, a senior, was selected as a Mini Maxwell
award winner. Nick was one of fifty players from the tri-state area to receive this honor.
On another positive note, head football coach Tom Durant has been selected to be the
keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania Chapter of Football Officials annual convention.
Penncrest High School hosted the Springton Lake Middle School girls and boys
basketball teams to a night of exciting Central League action. Pizza and drinks were
provided by both booster groups to help make the night even more memorable. Thank
you to all the coaches, parents, and players that made this event so special.
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On Thursday, January 31, 2008, Penncrest High School hosted a faculty and staff night at
our boys varsity basketball game. Over twenty-five staff members were in attendance to
cheer the boy’s team on to victory over Marple Newtown. Thank you for all who attended.
Penncrest Varsity and JV Cheerleaders placed first in the Garnet Valley cheer challenge.
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Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Ernie Werstler – Interim Business Manager
Date:
February 20 2008
Subject:
February 19, 2008 – 8:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairman: Bill O’Donnell
_____________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: Bill O’Donnell, John Hanna, Jeff Pettit, Veronica Barbato, Nancy
Fronduti, William Montgomery
Also in Attendance: Denise Kerr, Anne Callahan, Roxanne Schupp, Danielle Penza,
Meg Barney
1.
Requests for Proposals Audit
Requests for proposals were received on December 28, 2007 from
Barbacane Thornton & Company and from Maillie, Falconiero & Company,
LLP. The full copies of each proposal are available upon request.
Current Agreement with Barbacane, Thornton
2007 $24,100
Proposed Agreement from Barbacane, Thornton
2008 $25,400
2009 $26,700
2010 $28,100
Proposed Agreement from Maillie, Falconiero
2008 $23,000
2009 $24,000
2010 $25,000
The Committee will recommend to the School Board a (3) three year
proposal from Barbacane Thornton & Company for auditing services.
Action:
This item will appear on the February 28, 2008 Legislative Agenda.
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2.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612… (Public School code section
609) when funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one
class of expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9) months of the fiscal year
by the board.
FY 08 – 112 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $3,300
TO:
AMOUNT:
Library Services – Books and Subscriptions
$3,300
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase books for the Media
Elementary School library.
FY 08 – 113 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,360
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Equipment
$1,360
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase camcorders for the Tech
Ed department.
FY 08 – 115 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Salaries
Regular Instruction – Benefits
Regular Instruction – Other Professional Services
AMOUNT: $18,511
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Other Purchased Services
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$18,511
RATIONALE: Transfer needed in order to comply with the revised
Summary Budget submitted to PDE for the 2007-2008 Accountability
Block Grant.
FY 08 – 116 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum – Professional Education
Services Other
AMOUNT: $1,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
$1,000
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RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Junior Great Books.
FY 08 – 117 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Fiscal Services – Equipment
AMOUNT: $1,449.34
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Equipment
$1,449.34
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Penncrest to purchase heart rate
monitors.
FY 08 – 121 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $3,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Books and Subscriptions
$3,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase books to supplement the
2nd grade Social Studies program.
FY 08 – 126 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Budgetary Reserve
AMOUNT: $17,081.46
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Equipment
$17,081.46
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase UPS (Uninterrupted
Power Supply) for Penncrest High School as discussed at the
December 2007 and January 2008 Technology Committee
meetings.
FY 08 – 127 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Budgetary Reserve
AMOUNT: $5,615
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Other Professional Services
$5,615
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for installation of UPS (Uninterrupted
Power Supply) for Penncrest High School as discussed at the
December 2007 and January 2008 Technology Committee
meetings.
FY 08 – 128 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,000
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TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Books and Subscriptions
$1,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase leveled books.
FY 08 – 131 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,900
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$2,900
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase refreshments for the
Minority Parent Workshop and headphone accessories for PCHS
students.
FY 08 – 133 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Books and Subscriptions
$2,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Language Arts
classroom sets of paperbacks.
Action: This item will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative Agenda.
3. 2008 – 2009 General Fund Budget
Update on Budget.
Action:
Review of the 2008-09 General Fund Budget will continue at future
Committee Meetings
4. Refunding Opportunities on Two Bond Issues:
a.
Series 2002 Current Refunding; Current savings: $82,736
A current refunding Series 2002 establishing a minimum target of $75,000
savings for the Series 2002 issue to be refunded.
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4.
Refunding Opportunities on Two Bond Issues (cont’d)
b.
Series 2004A Bonds Advance Refunding Opportunity, current savings
2.10% of refunded bonds; establishment of minimum level of savings
as a threshold to proceed with refunding.
An advanced refunding Series 2004A Bonds threshold of at least a
savings of 2.5% to be established.
Action: These items will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative Agenda.
The next Finance Committee Meeting will be on March 11, 2008 at 8:15 PM
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Rose Tree Media School
District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 190632493
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:
February 20, 2008
Subject:
February 19, 2008 - 9:00 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
__________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: William Montgomery, John Hanna, Jeff Pettit, Bill O’Donnell
Also in Attendance: Dr. Kerr, Dennis Cini, Ron Baldino, Meg Barney
David Horn, Marc Singley – Architerra, PC
1. Architerra, PC
Smedley Tract (Penncrest High School) . Presentation by Architerra, PC
reviewing scope, schedule and status was reviewed by committee. PDE Form
3074(a), Non-Reimbursable Project, for the Smedley Tract, will be included on
the February 28, 2008 Legislative Agenda for Board certification and submittal
to Department of Education, Division of School Facilities.
Action: This item will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative Agenda.
2. Proposal from Architerra, PC
Professional Services
Penncrest High School – Louis W. Scott Field
Additional Spectator Seating and ADA Compliance Issues
Proposal for professional services from Architerra, PC at a fee not to exceed
$35,000 for Design/Bid/Award and Construction Administration services for
additional spectator seating and ADA compliance issues at Louis W. Scott Field
(Penncrest). Review to occur after Phase I of proposal is completed before
continuing with other phases. This item was previously approved as part of the
2008 Capital Projects.
Action: This item must appear on the February 28, 2008 Legislative Agenda.
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3. 2008 Capital Improvements Project
Dennis Cini presented an update and provided information for committee
members.
Action: PDE Form 3074(a), Non-Reimbursable Project for Reroofing at Media
Elementary School, Penncrest High School and Springton Lake Middle School
to be included on the February 28, 2008 Legislative Agenda for Board
certification and submittal to Department of Education Division of School
Facilities.
4. Youth Sports – Sunday Building Use
Board Policy 707 – Use of School Facilities was reviewed to include possible
allowance for Sunday usage and restructure of fees charged.
Action: Discussion. This item must appear on a Legislative Agenda after
review of changes to current policy and approval by the Operations Committee
at a future meeting.
5. Transportation Department – Bid Award
Five bid packages were mailed to vendors. Three vendors participated in the
Bid Opening. The Administration is recommending the school bus bid be
awarded to Wolfington Body Company, Inc. in the total amount of $389,771.
The bid breakdown is as follows:
Five (5) 48 passenger conventional school buses, net cost
One (1) 48 passenger wheelchair lift equipped conventional
school bus, net cost
$344,240
$ 45,531
Action: The bid award will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative Agenda.
The next Operations Committee Meeting will be on March 11, 2008 9:15 PM
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
February 21, 2008
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – February 19, 2008
Board Members in attendance: V. Barbato, Chair, N. Mackrides, J. Hanna, P. Barry, W.
O’Donnell, N. Fronduti, J. Pettit, W. Montgomery
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr, E. Werstler
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Anne Callahan reviewed the items to be included on the agenda of the
Legislative Meeting to be held on February 28, 2008.
II.
Policy #801 – Public Records
The Committee reviewed minor changes made to Policy #801 since the first
reading on January 24, 2008. The committee recommended that the policy
be placed on the agenda of the Legislative Meeting of February 28, 2008, for
a second reading and approval.
III.
Executive Session
An Executive Session was held for discussion of matters of personnel.
The next session of the Personnel Committee will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008,
at 7 PM in the Board Room at the Education Center.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Valerie Burnett
Date:
February 6, 2008
Subject:
February 5, 2008 Pupil Services Minutes - 8:00 p.m.
Chairperson: Mr. John Hanna
Valerie L. Burnett
Director of Pupil Services
Board Members in attendance:
John Hanna, Pete Barry, Jeff Pettit, Veronica Barbato, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy
Mackrides, Linda Fox, Bill Montgomery
Others in attendance:
Dr. Kerr
Valerie Burnett
Sandy Shacklady-White
Pat Barta
Meg Barney
Policy 233 Suspensions and Expulsion: Second Read and Approval
Policy 233 was presented for second read and approval. A wording change was made
as indicated below:
Although expulsion may result from a sufficiently serious offense, it will may be
considered by the Board for any student who receives four (4) suspensions during any
one (1) school year.
Jeff Pettit asked that Tom Kelly review the Purpose and Authority Section to provide a
cross -reference to the discipline policy. The policy will be sent to Tom for review and
redistributed prior to the legislative meeting. Dr. Kerr clarified that an expulsion is any
school removal greater than 10 days, and is not always a permanent removal from
school. The provision for continued compulsory school attendance for students under
17 was also reviewed.
Action: Policy 233 will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative Agenda for
second read and approval.
Overnight Trips
The Penncrest Boys/Girls Indoor Track Team
The Penncrest Boys/Girls Indoor Track Team will travel to Penn State University from
February 22-23, 2008 to compete in the Indoor Invitational Track Meet. The trip will
occur before the legislative meeting. The cost to the district for substitutes,
transportation, and registration is $1,366.00.
ACTION: Approval for the trip will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
The Penncrest Boys Lacrosse
The Penncrest Boys Lacrosse team will travel to Seneca Valley High School in
Pittsburgh, PA from March 15-16, 2008 for the Boys Lacrosse Play Day. There is no
cost to the District as all expenses are funded by the students and the Booster club.
ACTION: Approval for the trip will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
The Future Business Leaders of America
The Future Business Leaders of America will travel to Hershey, PA from March 31-April
2, 2008 for the FBLA State Competition. The cost to the district for substitutes,
registration and lodging for the staff is $909.00.
ACTION: Approval for the trip will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
Request for One on One Aide
Dr. Barta presented a request for a one-on-one aide for a student who has returned
from the IU program at Francis Harvey Green to a District based special education
program. An aide will be reassigned from within the district, as the child she was
assigned has progressed and no longer requires the personal assistance. The one-onone assistance is documented in the child’s IEP. The documentation will be sent to
Human Resources for reassignment of the aide.
Contracts
Holcomb Behavioral Health
Holcomb Behavioral Health services will provide drug and alcohol assessments for
middle school students who are referred through the student assistance program. The
cost of each assessment will be $250.00 for assessment and referral services.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
Hilltop School
A student with learning, social, and emotional development needs requires a change in
special education placement. The Hilltop School was deemed an appropriate
placement. The prorated cost for the remainder of the school year will be $15,300.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
Continuation of Settlement Agreement
A student who requires a home based program due to her medical disability has been
receiving services through the funding of a trust managed by the Association for
Retarded Citizens. The settlement agreement indicates the District will fund the trust at
$30,000.00 and the parents must provide receipts documenting appropriate services.
The district is provided with an accounting of expenditures annually for review.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
Graduation Contracts
Villanova University will be the site for the Penncrest Class of 2008 Commencement.
The $5,430.00 cost for the facility includes ambulance, event coordination, custodial
services, electrical services, event workers, flowers, grounds, Radnor Police, staging,
and Villanova Public Safety.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
The Grafton Piano & Organ Company will provide an organ with speaker system and a
digital piano at a cost of $1,969.00 for the June 5, 2008 commencement service.
ACTION: Approval for the contract will be on the February 28, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services Committee Meeting will be March 4, 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:
February 5, 2008
RE:
February 5, 2008, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, John
Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, Bill Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Meg Barney, Tracy Fritch, Angela Gilbert, Denise Kerr, Craig
Snyder, Amy Somerville, Steve Taylor
Teacher Leaders for Teaching and Learning
Four teacher leaders for Teaching and Learning addressed the Board about their
particular areas of service. Teacher Leader, Mrs. Amy Somerville, provided a thorough
overview of her two programs, Teacher Induction and Elementary Gifted Curriculum.
The RTM Induction Program is a three-year initiative through which Mrs. Somerville
supports new teachers to help ensure their success in the district. Her assistance to new
teachers includes staff development workshops, collaborative meetings, and
observations. Mrs. Somerville also trains mentors on techniques to work effectively with
novice professionals. The current landscape of Induction reveals continued work with
forty two (42) teachers in first year induction; twenty (20) in second year; twenty five in
third year. Requirements for new teachers are specific to the year of induction and
include 3 ½ days of professional development in August, after school meetings, work
with mentors, study of Differentiated Instruction and attendance at either an i-Movie
Workshop or Video Conferencing. On the horizon, new teachers can look forward to final
evaluations by administrators and a Mentor/Protégé Tea in June.
Mrs. Somerville also highlighted the current landscape of the Elementary Gifted
Curriculum. Revised in 2006, the new curriculum is parallel to the regular education
program and aligned to Pennsylvania Academic Standards. Students in grades one and
two participate in an enrichment program and students in grades three to five attend a
pull out program during core extension. On the horizon, RTM will participate in a gifted
audit during the week of March 24, 2008.
District Music Coordinator Craig Snyder was named to the position in the early fall and
began to assume the role after a substitute had been hired in November to replace him
for one class. Mr. Snyder explained the main components of his job description. The
Music Department has not had a content-area specialist in a supervisory role for almost
20 years, and Mr. Snyder will fill that role, serving as a resource for the music faculty as
well as the administration. Within the department, he will facilitate communication on a
regular basis and has, in fact, already started to publish a monthly newsletter of events.
Along those same lines, he will coordinate the concert schedules of the various
performing groups so that parents are not forced to choose between two concerts on the
same evening. As he works into the role, he will also assess curriculum alignment and
delivery. Outside of the department, he will act as a spokesperson and advocate for the
department. One interesting project on the horizon is fundraising for the restoration of
Penncrest’s 1956 Steinway B piano, which has a value of over $80,000.
Mrs. Tracey Fritch, Literacy Coach for grades K – 5, presented an overview of her role
and responsibilities. As Literacy Coach, her role is to support teachers to become more
reflective, refine what they’ re doing, set goals and collaborate with others to make
changes in classroom practices. The current landscape of Mrs. Fritch’s responsibilities
varies depending on the needs and requests of the teachers. For examples, she
conducts demonstration lessons to allow teachers to observe effective instructional
strategies, she meets with individual and teams of teachers to plan lessons, and she
researches current literature on best practices. On the horizon, Mrs. Fritch will continue
the work of facilitating the Literacy Council. She will also work with a core team of
teachers to refine and publish an updated Reading Skills Scope and Sequence. This
important work will help focus teachers more precisely on instructional priorities,
enhancing teaching and learning for students.
District World Languages Coordinator Tracy Jackson also spoke about the various
components of her role. Her responsibilities begin with curriculum maintenance and
development, including this year’s new exploratory language program in sixth grade and
the new Spanish introduction for eighth graders with learning disabilities, who formerly
hadn’t begun a language until ninth grade. In the related area of instructional practices,
she informed the Board about the aggressive infusion of technology in World Language
classrooms, thanks to the new projectors and programs such as Quia. World Language
teachers are also delving into blogs, wikis, podcast, Webquests, and video projects this
year. A considerable portion of Tracy’s job each year involves providing RTM students
exposure to other cultures through the French and Spanish exchange programs and the
Phyllis Kavanaugh Scholarship activities. She also oversees all the contests and
recognition activities for the year, which culminate in the annual Fete in March. On the
horizon for the department in the near future are projects to revise the department’s
webpage and to bring forward a proposal for a Summer 2009 trip to Italy and Greece for
students in the Latin program.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
February 6, 2008
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2008
Chairperson: Mrs. Linda Fox
Board Members in attendance: Veronica Barbato, Nancy Mackrides, Peter Barry,
John Hanna, Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden, Ron Harris, Mack Johnson, Meg Barney
Field Trip to the Server Room
In relation to requests for spending in infrastructure needs for the district, Board
members were treated to a field trip to the Education Center server room. Ron Harris,
RTM Network Specialist, showcased and explained the hardware and environment.
Server room hardware includes the district voice mail system and central location for
voice communications, Internet connection from Widener University to the district,
firewall for Internet services, servers for all the district data systems that are in use, and
the hardware that coordinates the district cable channel. Board members also saw the
UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) that currently resides in the server room and were
able to have all their questions answered.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 4, 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.”
January 24, 2008
February 5, 2008
February 19, 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 March 25, 2008, at Springton
Lake Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
Policies
1.
Policy #233 Suspensions and Expulsion - Second Read and
Approval. See Attachment A
Resolve, that the Board approve the Suspension and
Expulsion Policy #233. The proposed policy was discussed
at the January 2008 and February 2008 Pupil Services
Committee Meetings.
Background
The revision of Chapter 12 Students and Student Services
requires all districts have certain policies in place. A draft
policy was on file for the previous policy revision in
December 2002.
The draft policy was reviewed and
compared to current policy samples from the Pennsylvania
School Boards Association. All principals received a copy for
review and input, and the draft was reviewed and revised by
Tom Kelly. The policy was resent to Tom Kelly after
rewording and the 1st read for review and redistributed prior
to the legislative meeting.
2.
Policy #801 Public Records – Second Read and Approval
See Attachment B
Resolve, that the Board approve the Public Records Policy
#801. The proposed policy was discussed at the January
2008 and February 2008 Personnel Committee Meetings.
Background
The committee reviewed revisions to Policy #801, Public
Records. The revisions are being made to bring the policy in
compliance with the current law.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
b.
2.
3.
Recommend the Board accept the retirement of
Anthony Musacchio, effective February 8, 2008.
Non-Instructional
1.
Nichole McLaughlin, Bus Driver, resignation effective
February 22, 2008.
2.
Margaret Brown, Secretary V, resignation effective
February 29, 2008.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
James Miller, Substitute Bus Driver, effective
February 4, 2008 at the rate of $19.11 per hour.
2.
Linda Govannicci, Food Service Worker, effective
February 26, 2008 at the rate of $10.00 per hour.
NOTE: Ms. Govannicci is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
2.
Debra Tyson from Regular Part-Time Food Service to
Full Time Assistant Food Service Coordinator
effective February 1, 2008 at the rate of $11.25 per
hour.
William Miller from Part-Time Bus Driver to
Regular Full Time Bus Driver, effective January
14, 2008.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
d.
Anjali DelPrato requests an extension of her unpaid
leave of absence through June 30, 2009.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Christiana Kuntz, Event Chaperone for the 2007-2008
school year at the rate of $55.00 per event.
2.
Samantha Abelson, Penncrest High School Chinese
Language/Culture Club Sponsor at the annual salary
of $1,340.
3.
Lotalinda Castro-Anderson, William Stack and Sarah
Wilson, .33 Springton Lake Middle School Chinese
Club Sponsors at the annual salary of $268.00.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Spring
Athletic Supplemental Contracts for Springton
Lake Middle School and Penncrest High School.
See Attachments C
Other
1.
Recommend the Board approve the agreement
between Rose Tree Media School District,
Anthony Musacchio and the Rose Tree Media
Education Association.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Expulsion of Student A
Resolve, that Student A be permanently expelled from the
Rose Tree Media School District effective February 6, 2008,
including all activities therein, pursuant to the Due Process
Hearing Adjudication herein.
f.
Expulsion of Student B
Resolve, that Student B be permanently expelled from the
Rose Tree Media School District effective February 1, 2008,
including all activities therein, through and including the 20082009 school year pursuant to the Due Process Hearing
Adjudication herein.
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Boys/Girls Indoor Track Team – Penn State
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest Boys/Girls Indoor
Track Team overnight trip to Penn State University.
Background
The Penncrest Boys/Girls Indoor Track Team will travel to Penn
State University from February 22-23, 2008 to compete in the
Indoor Invitational Track Meet. The trip will occur before the
legislative meeting. The cost to the district for substitutes,
transportation, and registration is $1,366. This item was discussed
at the February 2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
2.
Penncrest Boys Lacrosse Team – Pittsburgh, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest Boys Lacrosse
Team overnight trip to Seneca Valley High School in Pittsburgh,
PA.
Background
The Penncrest Boys Lacrosse team will travel to Seneca Valley
High School in Pittsburgh, PA from March 15-16, 2008 for the Boys
Lacrosse Play Day. There is no cost to the District as all expenses
are funded by the students and the Booster club. This item was
discussed at the February 2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
3.
Penncrest High School Future Business Leaders of America to
Hershey, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the Future Business Leaders of
America overnight trip to Hershey, PA.
Background
The Future Business Leaders of America will travel to Hershey, PA
from March 31-April 2, 2008 for the FBLA State Competition. The
cost to the district for substitutes, registration and lodging for the
staff is $909. This item was discussed at the February 2008 Pupil
Services Committee Meeting.
C.
Calendar
1.
2.
2008-2009 School Calendar Draft – See Attachment D
2008-2009 School Board Meeting Calendar – See Attachment E
APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Award
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.
Resolve, that the Board award the bus bids to Wolfington
Body Company, Inc. in the total amount of $389,771. The
breakdown is a follows:
Five (5) 48 passenger conventional school buses,
Net Cost
One (1) 48 passenger wheelchair lift equipped
conventional school bus
Net Cost
$344,240
$ 45,531
Background
A bid opening was held on February 1, 2008. Five bid packages
were mailed to vendors. Three vendors participated in the bid.
This was discussed at the February 19, 2008 Operations Committee
Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
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 – 112 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $3,300
TO:
AMOUNT:
Library Services – Books and Subscriptions
$3,300
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase books for the Media
Elementary School library.
FY 08 – 113 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,360
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Equipment
$1,360
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase camcorders for the
Tech Ed department.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’)
FY 08 – 115 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Salaries
Regular Instruction – Benefits
Regular Instruction – Other Professional Services
AMOUNT: $18,511
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Other Purchased Services
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$18,511
RATIONALE: Transfer needed in order to comply with the revised
Summary Budget submitted to PDE for the 2007-2008
Accountability Block Grant.
FY 08 – 116 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum – Professional Education
Services Other
AMOUNT: $1,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
$1,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Junior Great Books.
FY 08 – 117 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Fiscal Services – Equipment
AMOUNT: $1,449.34
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Equipment
$1,449.34
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for Penncrest to purchase heart
rate monitors.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
FY 08 – 121 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $3,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Books and Subscriptions
$3,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase books to supplement
the 2nd grade Social Studies program.
FY 08 – 126 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Budgetary Reserve
AMOUNT: $17,081.46
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Equipment
$17,081.46
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase UPS (Uninterrupted
Power Supply) for Penncrest High School as discussed at the
December 2007 and January 2008 Technology Committee
meetings.
FY 08 – 127 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Budgetary Reserve
AMOUNT: $5,615
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Other Professional
Services
$5,615
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for installation of UPS
(Uninterrupted Power Supply) for Penncrest High School as
discussed at the December 2007 and January 2008 Technology
Committee meetings.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
FY 08 – 128 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Books and Subscriptions
$1,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase leveled books.
FY 08 – 131 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,900
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$2,900
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase refreshments for the
Minority Parent Workshop and headphone accessories for PCHS
students.
FY 08 – 133 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum – Books and Subscriptions
$2,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Language Arts
classroom sets of paperbacks.
Background
This was discussed at the February 19, 2008 Finance Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Requests for Proposals Audit
Resolve, that the Board approve a (3) three year proposal
from Barbacane Thornton & Company for auditing services.
2008
2009
2010
$25,400
$26,700
$28,100
Background
Requests for proposals were received on December 28, 2007
from Barbacane Thornton & Company and from Maillie, Falconiero
& Company, LLP. The full copies of each proposal are available
upon request. This item was discussed at the February 19, 2008
Finance Committee Meeting.
3.
Refunding Opportunities Series 2002 Current Refunding
Resolve, that the Board approve resolution authorizing a current
refunding of Bond Series 2002, when a net savings of $75,000 or
more is obtained.
Background
Series 2002 Current Refunding; Current savings: $82,736
This item was discussed at the February 19, 2008 Finance Committee
Meeting.
4.
Refunding Opportunities Series 2004A Bonds Advance Refunding
Opportunity
Resolve, that the Board approve resolution authorizing an
advanced refunding Series 2004A Bonds when a threshold of at
least a savings of 2.5% is obtained.
Background
Series 2004A Bonds Advance Refunding Opportunity, current
savings 2.10% of refunded bonds; establishment of minimum level
of savings as a threshold to proceed with refunding. This item was
discussed at the February 19, 2008 Finance Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Architerra, PC – Smedley Tract
Resolve, that the Board approve PDE Form 3074(a), Non-Reimbursable
Project, for the Smedley Tract, and submittal to Department of Education,
Division of School Facilities. See Attachment F
Background
This item was discussed at the February 19, 2008 Operations
Committee Meeting.
6.
Proposal from Architerra, PC
Resolve, that the Board approve the proposal for professional
services from Architerra, PC, at a fee not to exceed $35,000 for
Design/Bid/Award and Construction Administration services for
additional spectator seating and ADA compliance issues at
Louis W. Scott Field (Penncrest). Review to occur after Phase I of
proposal is completed before continuing with other phases.
Background
This item was previously approved as part of the 2008 Capital
Projects and discussed at the February 19, 2008 Legislative
Agenda.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
2008 Capital Improvements Project - Reroofing
Resolve, that the Board approve PDE Form 3074(a), NonReimbursable Project for Reroofing at Media Elementary
School, Penncrest High School and Springton Lake Middle
School, for submittal to Department of Education Division of
School Facilities. See Attachment G
Background
This was discussed at the February 19, 2008 Operations
Committee Meeting.
8.
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment
Resolve, that the Board approve the Concurrent
Enrollment Agreement with Penn State Brandywine for the
2008-2009 school year. See Attachment H
Background
The Dual Enrollment program funded by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education enables high school students to
take courses at participating post-secondary institutions and
to earn concurrent credits at those institutions and at their
local high schools. Through this program, students at
Penncrest High School have the opportunity to take courses
at Delaware County Community College, Neumann College,
and now at Penn State Brandywine. The Concurrent
Enrollment Agreement spells out the terms and conditions
for students' participation, including the eligibility
requirements, fees, specific course offerings and
equivalents, and other administrative details. Funds from
PDE pay a portion of the tuition, fees, and books. Students
and their parents pay the remaining portion. RTMSD does
not contribute funding to Dual Enrollment courses.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the agreement with Holcomb
Behavioral Health in the amount $250 for assessment and referral
services.
Background
Holcomb Behavioral Health services will provide drug and alcohol
assessments for middle school students who are referred through
the student assistance program. The cost of each assessment will
be $250.00 for assessment and referral services. This item was
discussed at the February 2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
10.
Hilltop School Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the agreement with the Hilltop
School in the amount $15,300.
Background
A student with learning, social, and emotional development needs
requires a change in special education placement. The Hilltop
School was deemed an appropriate placement. The prorated cost
for the remainder of the school year will be $15,300. This item was
discussed at the February 2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
11.
Villanova University Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the agreement with Villanova
University in the amount $5,430.
Background
Villanova University will be the site for the Penncrest Class of 2008
Commencement. The $5,430 cost for the facility includes
ambulance, event coordination, custodial services, electrical
services, event workers, flowers, grounds, Radnor Police, staging,
and Villanova Public Safety. This item was discussed at the
February 2008 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
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No. 233
Attachment A
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
233. SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
1.Purpose
Title 22
Sec. 12.6
SC 1318
The Board recognizes that exclusion from the educational program of the schools,
whether by suspension or expulsion, is the most severe sanction that can be imposed
on a student in this district and one that cannot be imposed without due process. The
Board may, after a proper hearing, suspend a student for such time as it deems
necessary or may permanently expel him/her.
2.Authority
Title 22
Sec 12.6, 12.8
SC 1318
Suspension (Exclusion From School)
Exclusion from school shall mean denial of entry to all Rose Tree Media School
facilities and property, and denial of participation in any school or school-sponsored
activities, unless such entry or participation is specifically authorized in writing by
appropriate authority.
Title 22
Sec. 12.6
The principal or teacher in charge of a public school may suspend any pupil for
disobedience or misconduct for a period of one (1) to ten (10) consecutive school
days and shall report the suspension to the Superintendent as soon as possible
thereafter. Parent(s)/guardian(s) will be immediately notified in writing of the
suspension.
Title 22
Sec. 12.8
No student may be suspended without notice of the reasons for which s/he is
suspended and an opportunity to be heard in his/her own behalf before the school
official who holds the authority to reinstate him/her.
When the suspension exceeds three (3) school days, the student and
parent(s)/guardian(s) will be given the opportunity for an informal hearing with the
designated school official.
A student may be suspended up to ten (10) school days following a hearing.
Suspension (Exclusion From Class)
Title 22
Sec. 12.7
No student may receive an in-school suspension without notice of the reasons for
which s/he is suspended and an opportunity to be heard prior to the time the
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suspension becomes effective. The parent(s)/ guardian(s) shall be informed of the
suspension action taken by the school.
The district shall provide for the student's education during the period of in-school
suspension.
Title 22
Sec. 12.8
Should the in-school suspension exceed ten (10) consecutive school days, the
student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be offered an informal hearing with
the designated school official. Such hearing shall take place prior to the eleventh day
of the in-school suspension.
Expulsion
Title 22
Sec. 12.6,12.8
The Board may either expel for a period exceeding ten (10) school days or may
permanently expel from the rolls of this district any student whose misconduct and
disobedience is such as to warrant this sanction. No student shall be expelled without
an opportunity for a formal hearing before the Board or before a duly authorized
committee of at least three (3) members of the Board and upon action taken by the
Board after the hearing. A majority of that committee will be necessary to conduct
the hearing. A majority vote of the Board is required to expel a student.
Although expulsion may result from a sufficiently serious offense, it will may be
considered by the Board for any student who receives four (4) suspensions during
any one (1) school year.
Title 22
Sec. 12.6
The student under seventeen (17) years of age who is expelled has forfeited his/her
right to an education in the schools of this district, but has not been excused from
compliance with the compulsory attendance statute.
Title 22
Sec. 12.6
20 U.S.C.A
Sec. 1400-1482
Parents or guardians who are unable to provide an education for their child shall
submit a written statement within thirty (30) days that they are unable to do so. The
district shall then make provisions for the student's education. If thirty (30) days pass
without satisfactory evidence that the required education is being provided to the
student, the district shall within ten (10) days of receipt of the notification, make
provision for the student’s education. A student with a disability shall be provided
educational services as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA).
Title 22
Sec. 12.6, 12.1
42 Pa C.S.
SC 6301-6308
If the approved educational program is not complied with, the school district may
take action to ensure that the student will receive a proper education.
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Title 22
Sec. 12.8
Hearings
Title 22
Sec. 12.6, 12.8
Students suspended for a period of time longer than three (3) days, shall be
afforded an informal hearing. Delay of such hearing shall not operate to delay return
to school.
The purpose of the informal hearing is to enable the student to meet with the
appropriate school official to explain the circumstances surrounding the event for
which the student is being suspended, to demonstrate that there is a case of mistaken
identity or to show that there is some compelling reason why the student should not
be suspended. The informal hearing also encourages the student's parents or
guardian to meet with the principal to discuss ways by which offenses can be
avoided.
At the informal hearing, the following due process requirements will be observed:
1. Notification of the reason(s) for the suspension in writing, given to the parents or
guardian and to the student.
2. Sufficient notice of the time and place of the informal hearing.
3. The right to cross-examine any witnesses.
4. The student's right to speak and produce witnesses on his/her own behalf.
5. The district shall offer to hold the informal hearing within the first five (5) days
of the suspension.
Title 22
Sec. 12.6
The Board requires that each hearing shall be closed to the public but should the
student and/or his/her parents likely to be affected by its outcome agree, the hearing
may be held publicly.
Title 22
Sec. 12.8
Each suspended student involved in a formal hearing for expulsion shall be restored
to a regular educational program pending the outcome of the hearing, except when in
the opinion of the Superintendent, the presence of the student in school poses a
danger to him/herself or others as to warrant continued absence.
The formal hearing shall observe the due process requirements of:
1. Notification of the charges in writing by certified mail to the student’s
parent(s)/guardian(s).
2. At least three (3) days’ notice of the time and place of the hearing, which
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shall include a copy of this policy, hearing procedures, and notice of the right
to representation of legal counsel at the expense of the parent(s)/guardian(s).
A student may request the rescheduling of the hearing when he/she
demonstrates good cause for an extension.
3. The hearing shall be private unless the student or parent(s)/guardian(s)
request a public hearing.
Representation by counsel at the parent(s)/guardian’s expense may attend the
hearing.
4. Disclosure of the names of witnesses against the student and copies of their
written statements or affidavits, if any exist.
5. The right to request that witnesses against the student appear in person and
answer questions or be cross-examined.
6. The right to testify and present witnesses on the student’s behalf.
7. A written or audio record shall be kept of the hearing and a copy made
available to the student at the student’s expense, or at no charge if the student
is indigent.
8. The hearing shall be held within fifteen (15) school days of the notice of
charges, unless a delay is mutually agreed to by both parties or is delayed by:
a. The need for laboratory reports from law enforcement agencies
b. Evaluations or other court or administrative proceedings are pending
due to a student’s invoking of his/her rights under the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
c. Delay is necessary due to the condition or best interests of the victim
in cases of juvenile or criminal court involving sexual assault or
serious bodily injury.
9. Notice of the right to appeal the results of the hearing shall be provided to the
student with the expulsion decision.
Adjudication
A written adjudication shall be issued after the Board has acted to expel a student.
The adjudication may include additional conditions or sanctions.
Where the student is dissatisfied with the results of the hearing, recourse can be had
to the appropriate state court. If it is alleged that a constitutional issue is involved,
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the student may file a claim for relief in the appropriate federal district court.
3.Delegation
of Responsibility
The Superintendent shall develop rules and regulations to implement this policy
which shall include:
1. Students shall be permitted a reasonable period of time to make up exams and
work missed while being disciplined by suspension. It is the responsibility of the
student to make all necessary arrangements for making up work when absent from
school during a disciplinary action.
2. The name of a student under eighteen (18) years of age whose conduct has been
disciplined shall not become part of the agenda or minutes of a public meeting, nor
part of any public record of the Board; but such students may be designated by code.
School Code
1318
PA Code
Title 22
Sec. 12.6,
12.7, 12.8,
12.1, 12.3
PA Statute
42 Pa. C.S.
Sec. 6301
to 6308
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No. 801
Attachment B
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
OPERATIONS
TITLE:
PUBLIC RECORDS
ADOPTED:
February 28, 2002
REVISED:
801. PUBLIC RECORDS
1. Purpose
2. Definition
65 P.S.
Sec. 66.1
The Board recognizes the importance of public records as the record of the district’s
actions and the repository of information about this district. The public has the right
under law to inspect and to procure copies of public records with certain exceptions,
subject to Board policy. The Board also recognizes the obligation to maintain the
confidentiality of student records and personnel records.
Deleted: of this district
Deleted: such
Deleted: the following guidelines.
The public records of this district shall mean any account, voucher or contract
dealing with the receipt or disbursement of funds; acquisition, use or disposal of
services or of supplies, materials, equipment or other property; or any minutes,
orders or decisions fixing the personal or property rights, privileges, immunities,
duties or obligations of any person or group.
Public records shall not include the following:
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1. Any report, communication or other paper whose publication would disclose the
institution, progress or result of an investigation undertaken in the performance of
official duties.
2. Any record, document, material, exhibit, pleading, report, memorandum, or other
paper to which access or publication is prohibited, restricted or forbidden by law,
regulation, court order or decree of court; or would operate to the prejudice or
impairment of a person’s reputation or personal security; or would result in the loss
of federal funds, except the record of a conviction for any criminal act.
Pol. 216
3. Education records concerning individual students, in accordance with federal and
state laws.
Deleted: this district
4. Personnel files, in compliance with applicable laws.
Pol. 1024
3. Authority
65 P.S.
66.1 et seq
SC 408, 518
Deleted: copies thereof
Deleted: these guidelines,
The Board shall make the district’s public records of and copies therof available for
inspection, and duplication to any state resident, in accordance with Board policy
and district procedures, with the exception of records exempted by law.
Deleted: those
The Board exempts from public inspection any material whose disclosure would
Deleted: include:
Deleted: from such inspection and
copying by law and the rules of this
Board. Records exempted
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constitute an invasion of privacy, unless the individual concerned, or the
parent/guardian of a minor student, consents in writing to public disclosure of the
materials.
4. Guidelines
The public may inspect and procure copies of the records of the district which meet
the definition of public records listed under Section 2 above, in accordance with the
procedures contained in this policy.
Deleted: Reports, communications or
other items, the publication of which
would disclose the institution, progress or
result of an investigation undertaken in
the performance of official duties.
The district is not required to create a public record that does not exist nor is the
district obligated to compile, maintain, format, or organize a public record in a
manner different from that currently maintained by the district. If a public record is
maintained only in an electronic format, the district shall duplicate the record on
paper, upon request.
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If the district record is requested that contains information that is not subject to pubic
access, in addition to information that does constitute a public record as defined
above, the district may remove the nonpublic information from the requested record
before granting access to nonconfidential portion of the record.
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 12101 et seq
Information shall be made available to individuals with disabilities in an appropriate
format, upon request and with sufficient advance notice.
No public record shall be removed from the control or supervision of the designated
official.
Deleted: Title 22¶
Sec. 12.33¶
Deleted: <#>Any record, document,
material, exhibit, report, memorandum or
other paper access to which or
publication of which is prohibited,
restricted or forbidden by law or court
order or decree; or which would operate
to the prejudice or impairment of a
person's reputation or personal security;
or result in the loss of federal funds,
except the record of a conviction for any
criminal act.¶
Deleted: P.L. 93-380¶
45 CFR 99
Request for Acess
A request for access to a public record shall be submitted to the office of the
Superintendent in writing, using the request form provided by the district. The form
may be submitted in person, by mail, or by facsimile.
Each request must contain the name, address, and signature of the person requesting
the record; the date of the request; and a clear description of the record requested.
Public records will be available for inspection and copying at the Rose Tree Media
Education Center, 308 N. Olive Street, Media, Pennsylvania 19063 during regular
business hours. Except for certain holidays when all district offices are closed,
normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
during the school year, and 7:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the summer.
Deleted: <#>Records concerning
individual pupils.¶
Deleted: The Board declares disclosure
of certain public records to be inimical to
the public interest and therefore exempts
from public inspection records
concerning any material the disclosure of
which constitutes an unwarranted
invasion of individual privacy such as
records, data, reports, recommendations,
or other personal material, ¶
¶
¶
¶
including but not limited to information
relative to the individual's personal and
family circumstances, unless the
individual concerned (or, in the case of a
minor or incompetent, his/her guardian)
shall request in writing that the same be
disclosed publicly.¶
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Left
Copying Fees
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Fees charged for copying a public record will be $.25 per page per side, plus the cost
of postage if the copy is to be mailed. If a “true and correction certification” is
required, there will be an additional charge of $2.00. The district may require
prepayment of the fee if the total fee is estimated to exceed $100.
Response To Request
The Superintendent or designee shall review the request and respond promptly,
within five (5) business days of receiving a written request unless said response
cannot be generated within five (5) business days. The only exceptions to responding
withing five (5) business days are:
1. The records requested require redaction;
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2. The record or records need to be retrieved from a remote location.
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3. A legal review is necessary in order to determine whether a record is a public
record.
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4. The requester has not complied with the district’s policy regarding public
records.
5. The requester has failed to pay the applicable fee pursuant to this policy.
65 P.S.
66.1 et seq
SC 408
The district shall notify the requester within five (5) business days that the request
for access is being reviewed, in addition to the reasonable date that the response can
be expected.
The response will include whether or not the request meets the definition of public
record as listed under Section 2. If the request meets the definition of public record,
the response will also list the regular business hours of the district offices and time
when the requested record(s) may be viewed. If the request is for a copy of a public
record which meets the definition, the response will indicate when the record will be
made available and any applicable fees relative to the request.
If the district determines that more than five (5) business days are required to
respond to the request, the district will notify the requester that the request is being
reviewed, the reason for the review, and a date when the district response will be
provided.
Deleted: The Board declares disclosure
of certain records to be likely to violate
the privacy of individuals and therefore
exempt from public inspection.¶
Deleted: The public may inspect and
procure copies of the public records of
this district, except exempted records,
during the regular business hours of the
office in which such records are
maintained.¶
Deleted: Requests to inspect public
records shall be in writing, and shall
specify the public record to be inspected.
The request shall be sent or delivered to
the Board Secretary.¶
Deleted: The Board Secretary shall
respond promptly by telephone or in
writing to the citizen regarding the
availability of the requested public
records, and schedule a time, date, and
place for inspection to occur within five
(5) working days of the receipt of the
request.¶
Deleted: The Board Secretary and
citizen shall designate a mutually agreed
upon time during normal business hours
for the inspection of public records.¶
Deleted: The Board Secretary or his/her
designee shall be physically present when
the inspection of the public records is
taking place.¶
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Deleted: A citizen may obtain copies of
the public record of this district upon
payment of the cost of copying.¶
Deleted: No public record may be
removed from the control or supervision
of the designated custodian.¶
Denial Of Request
If the request for access to a public record is denied, the district will notify the
requester within five (5) business days of receiving the request. The response shall
include:
1. A description of the record requested.
Deleted: Nothing in this policy shall be
construed as preventing a Board member
from inspection of any record of this
district in the performance of official
duties.¶
2. The specific reasons for denial, including a citation of supporting authority.
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Left
3. Name, title, business address, telephone number, and signature of the designated
official who denied the request.
4.
Date of the response.
5. Procedure to appeal denial of access.
SC 518
P.L. 93-380
45 CFR 99
Title 22
Sec. 12.33
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Left
Deleted: 4. Delegation of
Responsibility¶
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Deleted: The Superintendent shall
develop procedures to implement this
policy which include:¶
Appeal Of Denial
If a request for access to a district record is denied, the requester may file written
exceptions with the Board within fifteen (15) business days of the mailing date of
the denial of the request. The exceptions shall state the grounds on which the
requester asserts that the record is a public record and shall address any grounds
stated by the district for denying the request.
The Board shall make a final determination of the exceptions within thirty (30) days
of the mailing date of the exceptions and may hold a hearing on the issue during that
time period. If the Board determines that the denial was correct, it must provide a
written explanation to the requester.
The requester may appeal the Board’s final determination to the Court of Common
Pleas of Delaware County or with the appropriate district justice within thirty (30)
days of the denial.
Deleted: Preparation of a retention
schedule which shall: conform to law; as
a minimum require the permanent
safeguarding of Board minutes, annual
audit reports and permanent pupil
records; and the retention of all fiscal
records required for audit until said audit
has been received and approved.¶
Deleted: <#>Provisions to guard the
confidentiality of records exempted from
the availability of public records.¶
Deleted: School Code¶
408, 433, 518¶
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School Code
408, 433, 518
PA Code
Title 22
Sec. 12.33
Federal
Regulations
P.L. 93-380
45 CFR 99
Board Policy
No. 906
Rose Tree Media
2/21/2008 10:45 AM
2/21/2008
SPRINGTON LAKE SPRING ATHLETIC
SUPPLEMENTALS
Attachment C
2007-2008
EXPERIENCE
STEP
UNIT
RATE
UNITS
SUPPLEMENTAL
SALARY
3
1
1
1
134
134
21
21
$2,814.00
$2,814.00
1
1
129
129
21
21
$2,709.00
$2,709.00
BASEBALL GRADE 7
BASEBALL GRADE 8
T. CRANN
T. MCKAY
LACROSSE GIRLS GRADE 7
LACROSSE GIRLS GRADE 8
VACANT
VACANT
LACROSSE BOYS GRADE 7
LACROSSE BOYS GRADE 8
F. LaPENTA
D. KRUGLER
3
1
1
1
134
134
21
21
$2,814.00
$2,814.00
SOFTBALL GRADE 7
SOFTBALL GRADE 8
P. NORRIS
D. PUCKETT
7
8
3
3
150
150
21
21
$3,150.00
$3,150.00
TENNIS HEAD COACH
M. REESE
1
1
134
21
$2,814.00
TRACK BOYS HEAD COACH
A. VIRTUE
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH J. BAKER
7
10+
3
4
150
159
21
17
$3,150.00
$2,703.00
TRACK GIRLS HEAD COACH
A. TSIPRAS
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH M. HOMAN
5
4
2
2
141
141
21
17
$2,961.00
$2,397.00
2/21/2008
Attachment C
PENNCREST SPRING ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS
2007-2008
EXPERIENCE
STEP
UNIT
RATE
UNITS
SUPPLEMENTAL
SALARY
BASEBALL HEAD COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
S. MESCANTI
S. Dashkiwsky
T. PACENZA
M. LUDWIG
10+
1
7
10+
4
1
3
4
159
134
150
159
39
25
25
25
$6,201.00
$3,350.00
$3,750.00
$3,975.00
LACROSSE BOYS HEAD COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
W. MATSINGER
E. PETTIT
C. DERRICK
VACANT
10+
6
10
4
2
4
2
159
141
159
136
39
25
25
25
$6,201.00
$3,525.00
$3,975.00
$3,400.00
M. MCGEE
LACROSSE GIRLS HEAD COACH
LACROSSE GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH M. CARTER*
LACROSSE GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH M. MODESTI*
LACROSSE GIRLS HEAD FRESHMAN COS. PETTIT
LACROSSE GIRLS ASST FRESHMAN COAK. Pettit
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
134
134
134
134
134
39
25
25
23
17
$5,226.00
$3,350.00
$3,350.00
$3,082.00
$2,278.00
SOFTBALL HEAD COACH
SOFTBALL ASSISTANT COACH
SOFTBALL ASSISTANT COACH
SOFTBALL HEAD FRESHMAN COACH
E. EVANS
B. SMERIGAN
P. THOMAS
J. RITTER
2
2
4
1
1
1
2
1
134
134
141
134
39
25
25
25
$5,226.00
$3,350.00
$3,525.00
$3,350.00
TENNIS BOYS HEAD COACH
M. COMFORT*
1
1
134
25
$3,350.00
TRACK BOYS HEAD COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK GIRLS HEAD COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
G. MUNRO
R. BROWN
D. ROWLAND
J. SMITH
C. PRICE
B. TRACY
10+
2
2
3
3
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
159
134
134
134
134
134
39
27
27
39
27
27
$6,201.00
$3,618.00
$3,618.00
$5,226.00
$3,618.00
$3,618.00
*Being hired pending completion of pre-employment paperwork
Total New Teacher Days: 197*
Total Teacher Days:
195*
S
August 2008
T
W
T
M
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2008-2009 SCHOOL CALENDAR
F
1
8
15
22
29
S
2
9
16
23
30
M
2
3
9
10
16 17
23 24
30
M
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
September 2008
T
W T
F
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
S
S
M
December 2008
T
W T
F
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
February 2009
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
March 2009
T
W
T
1
8
15
22
2
9
16
23
3
10
17
24
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 18
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
F
1
8
15
22
29
S
2
9
16
23
30
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 19
Key:
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
F
S
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
S
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
F
S
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
22
22
S
M
January 2009
T
W
T
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
19
19
S
M
T
April 2009
W T
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
F
S
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
Teacher Days: 17
Student Days: 16
S
M
June 2009
T
W
T
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
F
S
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
S
M
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
July 2009
T
W T
1
2
7
8
9
14
15 16
21
22 23
28
29 30
F
3
10
17
24
31
S
4
11
18
25
Teacher Days: 17
Student Days: 14
No School - Holiday
Full Inservice Day
Half Day for Students
August 19-22
August 25-28
August 26
September 1
September 2
September 30
October 9
November 4
6
13
20
27
Teacher Days: 22
Student Days: 22
May 2009
T
W
T
October 2008
T
W T
F
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
M
3
10
17
24
31
5
12
19
26
S
Teacher Days: 17
Student Days: 17
4
11
18
25
M
Teacher Days:
S
M
6
13
20
27
S
Student Days:
November 2008
T
W
T
F
Teacher Days: 18
Student Days: 16
S
5
12
19
26
S
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 20
Teacher Days: 4
Student Days:
S
S
Total Student Days: 183*
New Teacher Orientation .5/ 22
Teacher Inservice
Opening Day/Staff Inservice
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
First Day of School (K-12),
Holiday - All Buildings Closed
Holiday - All Buildings Closed
No School Students- Teacher
Inservice
November 25
Parent Conferences K-8
SLMS 10:55 a.m.
No School Elementary K-5
November 26
Parent Conferences K-8
No School for Students
November 27 & 28 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
December 24 -31
December 24-26
December 31
January 1& 2
January 19
January 23
February 12
February 13
February 16
February 26, 27
April 6-10
April 9-10
April 13
Student/Teacher Holiday
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Semester Ends, Early
Dismissal Grades 6-12
PC 11:00, SLMS 11:50
Early Dismissal for Elementary
Students only, 12:20 p.m.
No p.m. Kindergarten
No School for Students /
Teacher Inservice
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Elementary Conferences No School K-5
Student/Teacher Holiday
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
No School for Students/ Flex
May 22
May 25
June 18
June 23
No School For Students/ Flex
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Last Day Students, Early
Dismissal
(PC-10:15, SL-11, E-12)
Last Day for Teachers
July 3
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
*These year-end dates allow for three emergency
school closings during the 2008-2009 school year.
If fewer than three emergency school closings are
needed, these days will be deducted from the end of
the year. If more than four school closings are used
prior to January 31, 2009, the district will use
President’s Day (February 16, 2009), as a makeup
day.
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2008 -2009 BOARD MEETING CALENDAR
2/4/08
Notice is hereby given that the following public meetings of the Rose Tree Media School District will
be held at the Education Center, 308 N. Olive Street , Media, PA 19063, or at Springton Lake Middle
School, 1900 N. Providence Road, Media, at the stated times on the following dates:
MONTH
DATE
DAY
TIME
MEETING
LOCATION
August
August
26, 2008
26, 2008
TH
TH
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Information
Legislative
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
September
September
September
September
September
September
September
September
2, 2008
2, 2008
2, 2008
9, 2008
9, 2008
9, 2008
25, 2008
25, 2008
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TH
TH
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Technology
Teaching & Learning
Pupil Services
Personnel
Finance
Operations
Information
Legislative
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
7, 2008
7, 2008
7, 2008
14, 2008
14, 2008
14, 2008
23, 2008
23, 2008
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TH
TH
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Technology
Pupil Services
Teaching & Learning
Personnel
Finance
Operations
Information
Legislative
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
November
November
November
November
November
November
November
November
11, 2008
11, 2008
11, 2008
18, 2008
18, 2008
18, 2008
27, 2008
27, 2008
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TH
TH
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Technology
Teaching & Learning
Pupil Services
Personnel
Finance
Operations
Information
Legislative
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
2, 2008
2, 2008
2, 2008
2, 2008
9, 2008
9, 2008
9, 2008
18, 2008
18, 2008
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TH
TH
7:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Reorganization Mtg.
Technology
Pupil Services
Teaching & Learning
Personnel
Finance
Operations
Information
Legislative
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Cen ter
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
MONTH
January
January
January
January
January
January
January
January
DATE
6, 2009
6, 2009
6, 2009
13, 2009
13, 2009
13, 2009
22, 2009
22, 2009
DAY
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TH
TH
TIME
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
MEETING
Technology
Teaching & Learning
Pupil Services
Personnel
Finance
Operations
Information
Legislative
LOCATION
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
3, 2009
3, 2009
3, 2009
10, 2009
10, 2009
10, 2009
26, 2009
26, 2009
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TH
TH
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Technology
Pupil Services
Teaching & Learning
Personnel
Finance
Operations
Information
Legislative
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
March
March
March
March
March
March
March
March
March
3, 2009
3, 2009
3, 2009
10, 2009
10, 2009
10, 2009
10, 2009
25, 2009
25, 2009
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
9:15 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Technology
Teaching & Learning
Pupil Services
Personnel
CDCSA
Finance
Operations
Information
Legislative
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
April
April
April
April
April
April
April
April
14, 2009
14, 2009
14, 2009
21, 2009
21, 2009
21, 2009
30, 2009
30, 2009
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
5th TH
5th TH
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Technology
Pupil Services
Teaching & Learning
Personnel
Finance
Operations
Information
Legislative
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
May
May
May
May
May
May
May
May
5, 2009
5, 2009
5, 2009
12, 2009
12, 2009
12, 2009
28, 2009
28, 2009
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TH
TH
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Technology
Teaching & Learning
Pupil Services
Personnel
Finance
Operations
Information
Legislative
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
June
June
June
June
June
June
June
June
2, 2209
2, 2009
2, 2009
9, 2009
9, 2009
9, 2009
25, 2009
25, 2009
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TU
TH
TH
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Technology
Pupil Services
Teaching & Learning
Personnel
Finance
Operations
Information
Legislative
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Ed Center
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
NON-REIMBURSABLE WORK SUBJECT TO ADVERTISING AND BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
X
Purchase or Lease/Purchase of
Modular/Relocatable Classroom
Project Costs for
Non-Emergencies >$10,000
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Prepare specifications/drawings as needed.
2. Complete one application for each set of bid documents.
3. Provide completed address mailing label for the board secretary.
4. Submit only the application form. Do not submit any other documentation such as the
advertisement, plans, specifications or a completed specifications checklist.
5. Send the completed application to the Department of Education, Division of School Facilities,
333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333. Any questions regarding the completion of
this form should be directed to the Division at (717) 787-5480.
SELF-CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR NON-REIMBURSABLE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
DISTRICT/AVTS:
Rose Tree Media School District (RTMSD)
BUILDING/SITE NAME(S):
Penncrest HS
COUNTY: Delaware
(Include all building(s) and/or site(s) on which work will be completed.)
The person to be contacted if there are any questions about this application is:
Dennis Cini, Manager of Capital Projects, RTMSD
610 627-6010
Contact person's name and position
Telephone Number (including extension)
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST:
$
2,700,000
WORK DESCRIPTION
Check the appropriate boxes that apply to this project:
Asbestos Abatement/Removal
Boiler Repair/Replacement
Flooring Repair/Replacement
Paving/Resurfacing
Roof Repair/Replacement
Remove/Replace/Upgrade Storage Tank(s)
Install Fiber Optic Lines/Network Cabling/Data Cabling
Lease/Purchase or Purchase of Relocatable/Modular Classroom(s)
School Building/District Administration Office Addition or New Construction. Perform the following
calculations to determine if Act 34 of 1973 applies to this project. See the instructions fo
additional information.
÷
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
X
100
=
%
Architectural Area of the
Architectural Area of the
Act 34 Percent
Addition or New Building
of the Existing Structure
(round to 2 decimal places)
X Other: New multi-use athletic fields(3); repair of existing field(1)
Check the construction codes and/or guidelines selected for this project
BOCA
DEP X
EPA X
L&I
NEC
OSHA
OTHER: Delaware County Soil Conservation District
X PADOT
X PA UCC
IBC
BOARD CERTIFICATION
The Board hereby applies to the Department of Education for approval of the plans and specifications for the work described above. The
Board certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, construction bid documents comply, or will comply, with applicable laws,
regulations and policies, and the project will not pose a hazard to the health and safety of users. Specifications include all applicable
statements set forth in the current PDE document entitled "Required Clauses for Specifications." Construction contracts will not be
entered into prior to PDE approval. If the Board proceeds with this project, the lowest responsible bidder(s) will be selected. The Board
also certifies that the above-described work will proceed whether or not additional on-site work that is subject to Act 34 of 1973 goes
forward.
BOARD ACTION DATE:
2/28/08
VOTING:
AYE
Signature, Board Secretary
NAY
ABSTENTIONS
ABSENT
Board Secretary's Name, Printed or Typed
Date
District/AVTS Address
PDE USE ONLY
PDE USE ONLY
Based on the Board's representation to the Department that (1) the requisite laws, regulations and
standards have been met; and (2) this project will not present a danger to the health or safety of the
users, the plans and specifications for the project are approved as meeting the requirements of the
school laws of Pennsylvania and the policies and regulations of the State Board of Education.
PDE #
REVISED JANUARY 1, 2005
Approved by the PA Department of Education
Date
PDE-3074(a)
NON-REIMBURSABLE WORK SUBJECT TO ADVERTISING AND BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
X
Purchase or Lease/Purchase of
Modular/Relocatable Classroom
Project Costs for
Non-Emergencies >$10,000
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Prepare specifications/drawings as needed.
2. Complete one application for each set of bid documents.
3. Provide completed address mailing label for the board secretary.
4. Submit only the application form. Do not submit any other documentation such as the
advertisement, plans, specifications or a completed specifications checklist.
5. Send the completed application to the Department of Education, Division of School Facilities,
333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333. Any questions regarding the completion of
this form should be directed to the Division at (717) 787-5480.
SELF-CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR NON-REIMBURSABLE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
DISTRICT/AVTS:
Rose Tree Media School District (RTMSD)
COUNTY: Delaware
BUILDING/SITE NAME(S):
Media Elementary, Springton Lake Middle and Penncrest HS
(Include all building(s) and/or site(s) on which work will be completed.)
The person to be contacted if there are any questions about this application is:
Dennis Cini, Manager of Capital Projects, RTMSD
610 627-6010
Contact person's name and position
Telephone Number (including extension)
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST:
$
485,000
WORK DESCRIPTION
Check the appropriate boxes that apply to this project:
Asbestos Abatement/Removal
Boiler Repair/Replacement
Flooring Repair/Replacement
Paving/Resurfacing
X Roof Repair/Replacement
Remove/Replace/Upgrade Storage Tank(s)
Install Fiber Optic Lines/Network Cabling/Data Cabling
Lease/Purchase or Purchase of Relocatable/Modular Classroom(s)
School Building/District Administration Office Addition or New Construction. Perform the following
calculations to determine if Act 34 of 1973 applies to this project. See the instructions fo
additional information.
÷
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
X
100
=
%
Architectural Area of the
Architectural Area of the
Act 34 Percent
Addition or New Building
of the Existing Structure
(round to 2 decimal places)
Other:
Check the construction codes and/or guidelines selected for this project
BOCA
OTHER:
DEP
EPA
L&I
NEC
OSHA
X PADOT
PA UCC
IBC X
BOARD CERTIFICATION
The Board hereby applies to the Department of Education for approval of the plans and specifications for the work described above. The
Board certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, construction bid documents comply, or will comply, with applicable laws,
regulations and policies, and the project will not pose a hazard to the health and safety of users. Specifications include all applicable
statements set forth in the current PDE document entitled "Required Clauses for Specifications." Construction contracts will not be
entered into prior to PDE approval. If the Board proceeds with this project, the lowest responsible bidder(s) will be selected. The Board
also certifies that the above-described work will proceed whether or not additional on-site work that is subject to Act 34 of 1973 goes
forward.
BOARD ACTION DATE:
2/28/08
VOTING:
AYE
Signature, Board Secretary
NAY
ABSTENTIONS
ABSENT
Board Secretary's Name, Printed or Typed
Date
District/AVTS Address
PDE USE ONLY
PDE USE ONLY
Based on the Board's representation to the Department that (1) the requisite laws, regulations and
standards have been met; and (2) this project will not present a danger to the health or safety of the
users, the plans and specifications for the project are approved as meeting the requirements of the
school laws of Pennsylvania and the policies and regulations of the State Board of Education.
PDE #
REVISED JANUARY 1, 2005
Approved by the PA Department of Education
Date
PDE-3074(a)