ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
September 27, 2007
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
September 27, 2007
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
III.
None
"Penncrest Exchange Program With Students & Teachers from Valencia,
Spain" - Dr. Steve Taylor; Tracy Jackson, RTM World Language
Supervisor; Penncrest host family Erinn Flandreau, Gail Flandreau, and
Jim Flandreau; Spanish exchange student Anna Moncholi; and Spanish
exchange teacher Juan Melo.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of August 23, 2007
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
Roll Call
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
C.
RTMEA
RTM Education Foundation
Healthy Communities Initiative
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
None
New Business
A.
B.
C.
D.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Degree Advancement
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
d.
Salary Correction
e.
Create New Position
f.
Other
2.
See Attachment A
3.
See Attachment B
Policies
1.
Procurement Card Policy #609 – First Read – See Attachment C
Adoption of State Nutritional Guidelines – See Attachment F
Addendum – Personnel
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Rose Tree Media Education Foundation
2.
Delaware County School District Joint Purchasing Board
3.
Change Orders
4.
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment –
See Attachments D and E
5.
Settlement Agreement
6.
Widener University Agreement
7.
Mill Creek School Contract
8.
Mercy Rehab Associates Contract
9.
The Institute for Teaching & Learning Contract
C.
D.
XI.
Financials for August 2007
Bill lists for August 2007
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 October 25, 2007, at Springton Lake Middle
School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
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
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
Sharon A. Learn, Board Secretary
June 21, 2007
Minutes of the August 23, 2007 Legislative Meeting
I. Call to Order
Roll Call
Board Members in Attendance:
Nancy Mackrides, Board President
Veronica Barbato
William O’Donnell
Jeffrey Pettit
William Campbell
William Montgomery
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Board Members:
Mike Pesce
Lepsi Jha
Also in attendance:
Denise Kerr, Super. of Schools
Meg Barney, R&D Specialist
Baldino, Ron, Sup. Maint & Oper.
Ken Batchelor, Principal, Penncrest
Pat Barta, Supv. Spec. Ed. Elem.
Bill Bennett, Principal, ILE
Eric Bucci, Ass’t. Principal, PCHS
Valerie Burnett, Director Pupil Services
Anne Callahan, Dir. of Human Resources
Karen Daugherty, Principal, RTE
Joe DiAntonio, Phys Ed. Supervisor
William Dougherty, Principal, GWE
Susan Evans, Ass’t Principal, PCHS
Angela Gilbert, Teaching & Learning Elem.
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Ralph Harrison, Asst. Principal PHS
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Joanne Horan, Asst. Principal SLMS
Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
Judy Jalbert, Psychologist
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Management Sys. Admin
Bonnie Kinsler, Acting Transp. Dir.
Maria Kotch, Principal, Rose Tree Elem.
Sharon Learn, Board Secretary
Patti Linden, Dir. of Tech. & Infor.
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Spec.
Danielle Penza, Accountant
Sandra Shacklady White, Supv. Spec.
Educ. Pupil Services
Steve Taylor, Dir. Teaching & Learning
Secondary Educ.
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
8/23/07
The Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School
District was held on Thursday, August 23, 2007, at Springton Lake Middle School. The
meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Mackrides.
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2007
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 - 1
Resolve that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
June 21, 2007.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell,
NAYS:
None
Jeffrey Pettit, William Montgomery
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
Ken Batchelor – Service Award
Educational Presentation
A.
Chinese Bridge – Dr. Denise Kerr
At this point on the Agenda, William Campbell, School Board Director joined the meeting.
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V.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2007
Superintendent’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
August 23, 2007
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2007
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 2
Resolve, that the Board approve the Solicitor’s request to settle the Real
Estate Tax Assessment Appeals provided on the graphs in the Solicitor’s
Report of August 23, 2007.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
D.
VI.
Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell,
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
Jeffrey Pettit, William Montgomery, William Campbell
None
Nancy Mackrides
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2007
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
C.
VII.
AYES:
RTMEA – None
RTM Education Foundation – Dr. Meg Barney, Exec. Director
Healthy Communities Initiative – Dana Riker
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to three minutes each)
A.
Rose Tree Media Residents
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VIII.
Old Business
A.
Delaware County Community College – STEM Complex
Mr. Pettit made a motion and there was no second to adopt the following
resolution:
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County
Community College’s request for a bond issue to fund the
construction of a new Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)
Complex on Delaware County Community College’s 123 acre Marple
Campus. The debt service payment in 2007 – 2008 will be $86,694.
The aforementioned motion failed due to lack of a second.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 3
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
Professional
1.
Kenneth Batchelor, Principal, Penncrest High School,
resignation effective August 17, 2007.
2.
Gail Boettcher, Jr., 7th Grade Math Teacher, Springton
Lake Middle School, resignation, effective July 19, 2007.
3.
Tracie Cummings, Elementary Teacher, Media
Elementary, resignation effective August 24, 2007.
4.
Nancy
Fitzgerald,
Elementary
Teacher,
Media
Elementary, resignation effective August 24, 2007.
5.
Patricia Sangillo, Elementary Teacher, Media Elementary
School, resignation effective August 1, 2007.
6.
Greg Puckett, Social Studies Teacher, Springton Lake
Middle School, resignation effective August 14, 2007.
7.
Nicholas Williams, Teacher, Springton Lake Middle
School, resignation effective July 19, 2007.
Non-Instructional
1.
Steven Diestelhorst, Support Staff II, Penncrest High
School, resignation effective August 24, 2007.
2.
Cynthia DiPietro, Custodian, Penncrest High School,
termination, effective August 23, 2007.
3.
Lisa Drake, Food Service, resignation effective August
15, 2007.
4.
Deborah Horan, Support Staff I, Rose Tree Elementary,
resignation effective August 14, 2007.
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5.
A.
Timothy Kershaw, Support Staff II, Indian
Elementary, resignation effective June 26, 2007.
Lane
Personnel
1.
Termination
b.
2.
Non-Instructional
6.
Maureen Muzikar, Support Staff II, Media Elementary,
resignation effective August 1, 2007.
7.
Ryan Stingle, Support Staff II, Penncrest High School,
resignation effective August 27, 2007.
8.
Rita Tyson, Support Staff I, Penncrest High School,
resignation effective June 19, 2007.
9.
Donna Wilson, Support Staff II, Glenwood Elementary
School, resignation effective August 14, 2007.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Angel Barry, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher,
effective August 27, 2007, at an annual salary of
$42,998, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. Barry received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. She
comes to us from MOT Charter School in Middletown
Delaware where she served as an Elementary Teacher
for the past year. Ms. Barry is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary replacing Chris Dano who is on sabbatical.
NOTE: Ms. Barry is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Elizabeth Battista, Special Education Language Arts
Teacher, effective August 27, 2007, at the annual salary
of $43,532, Bachelor’s/Step 4. Ms. Battista received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Elizabethtown College. She
served as a Long Term Substitute during the 2006-2007
school year. She is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School replacing Janet VanLone who resigned.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
3.
James Beatty, Jr., Math Teacher, effective August 27,
2007 at the annual salary of $44,075, Bachelor’s/Step 5.
Mr. Beatty received his Bachelor’s Degree from Ursinus
College. He comes to us from Coatesville Area School
District where he served as a Math Teacher for the past
three years. Mr. Beatty is assigned to Penncrest High
School replacing Ryan Walls who resigned. NOTE: Mr.
Beatty is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
4.
Nicholas Bell, Special Education Biology Teacher,
effective August 21, 2007 at the annual salary of
$43,532, Bachelor’s/Step 4. Mr. Bell received his
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. He
comes to us from Octorara School District where he
served as a Special Education Teacher for the past three
years. Mr. Bell is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Rebecca McGeehan who resigned. NOTE: Mr.
Bell is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
5.
William Carr, Health and Physical Education Teacher,
effective August 21, 2007 at an annual salary of $44,800,
Permanent Certification/Step 6. Mr. Carr comes to us
from Laboratory Charter of Communications and
Languages where he served as a Physical Education
Teacher for the last 3 years. He received his Bachelor’s
Degree from Cabrini College. He is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School replacing Stephanie Baumgardener
who resigned. NOTE: Mr. Carr is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Professional
a.
Professional
6.
Robert Casey, English Teacher, effective August 21,
2007 at the annual salary of $44,446, Bachelor’s/Step 6.
Mr. Casey received his Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University. He comes to us from Chichester
School District where he served as an English Teacher
for the last four years. Mr. Casey is assigned to the
Educational Resource Center. This is a new position.
NOTE: Mr. Casey is being hired pending completion of
his pre-employment paperwork.
7.
Emily Ferdon, Elementary Teacher, effective August 27,
2007, at an annual salary of $43,532, Bachelor’s/Step 4.
Ms. Ferdon served as a Long Term Substitute during the
2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years. Ms. Ferdon
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Meredith College in
North Carolina. She is assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary School replacing Stephanie Ott who
resigned.
8.
William Harmon II, .3 Math Teacher, effective August 21,
2007, at the annual salary of $12,899, Bachelor’s/Step 1
prorated. Mr. Harmon received his Bachelor’s Degree
from West Chester University. He is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School. NOTE: Mr. Harmon is
being hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
9.
Matthew Johnston, Math Teacher, effective August 21,
2007, at the annual salary of $47,382, Master’s/Step 2.
Mr. Johnston received his Bachelor’s Degree from Penn
State University and his Master’s Degree from Temple
University. He comes to us from Radnor Middle School
where he served as a Math and Social Studies Teacher
last year. Mr. Johnston is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School. NOTE: Mr. Johnston is being hired
pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Professional
a.
Professional
10.
Douglas Krugler, Social Studies Teacher, effective
August 21, 2007, at the annual salary of $43,292,
Bachelor’s/Step 2. Mr. Krugler received his Bachelor’s
Degree from the College of Charleston in South Carolina.
He comes to us from the Walter D. Palmer Leadership
Learning Partners Charter School if Philadelphia where
he served as a Social Studies Teacher for the past year.
Mr. Krugler is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School
replacing June Palomba who retired. NOTE: Mr. Krugler
is being hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
11.
Bridget Laubach, Math Teacher, effective August 21,
2007, at the annual salary of $51,493, Master’s/Step 6.
Ms. Laubach received her Bachelor’s Degree from the
University of Delaware and her Master’s Degree from
Villanova University. She comes to us from Southeast
Delco School District where she served as a Math
Teacher for the past 5 years. Ms. Laubach is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School. This is a new position.
NOTE: Ms. Laubach is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
12.
Jason Lazarow, Science Teacher, effective August 21,
2007 at the annual salary of $47982, Master’s/Step 5. Mr.
Lazarow received his Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State
University and his Master’s Degree from Temple
University. He comes to us from The Siena School is
Silver Spring Maryland where he served as a Math and
Science Teacher for the past year. Mr. Lazarow is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Stefanie Miller who was reassigned. NOTE: Mr. Lazarow
is being hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Professional
a.
Professional
13.
Jaclyn Lees, Learning Support Teacher, effective August
27, 2007, at the annual salary of $43,343,
Bachelor’s/Step 3. Ms. Lees received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Saint Joseph’s University. She served as a
Long Term Substitute during the 2006-2007 school year.
Ms. Lees is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary replacing
Kate Geary who resigned.
14.
Christine Maguire, Elementary Teacher, effective August
21, 2007, at the annual salary of $44,800, Permanent
Certificate/Step 6. Ms. Maguire received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Penn State University. She comes to us
from Southeast Delco School District where served as an
Elementary Teacher for the past five years. Ms. Maguire
is assigned to Media Elementary replacing Nancy
Fitzgerald who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Maguire is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
15.
Kristen Maze, Long Term Substitute Teacher, effective
August 21, 2007, at the annual salary of $42,998,
Bachelor’s/Step 1, pro-rated for the first 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 Marie Castellan who is on sabbatical for the
first semester. NOTE: Ms. Maze is being hired pending
the completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
16.
Jennifer McLeod, Language Arts Teacher, effective
August 21, 2007, at the annual salary of $47,382,
Master’s/Step 2. Ms. McLeod received her Bachelor’s
and Master’s Degrees from Indiana University. She
served as a Long Term Substitute during the 2006-2007
school year. Ms. McLeod is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School replacing Alexandra Perilli who was
reassigned.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Professional
a.
Professional
17.
Stacy McMorrow, Elementary Special Education
Teacher, effective August 21, 2007 at the annual salary
of $51,493, Master’s/Step 6. Ms. McMorrow received her
Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Delaware and
her Master’s Degree from Georgian Court University. She
comes to us from Central Bucks School District where
she served as a Long Term Substitute. Ms McMorrow is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing Lindsay
Hetherington who resigned. NOTE: Ms. McMorrow is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
18.
Debra Morrissey, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher, effective August 27, 2007, at the annual salary
of $43,343, Bachelor’s/Step 3 pro-rated for the 1st
semester. Ms. Morrissey served as a Long Term
Substitute Teacher during the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007
school years. Ms. Morrissey received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Rowan University in New Jersey. She is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary for the 1st semester
replacing Mackenzie Omlor who is on leave.
19.
Tricia O’Loughlin, Elementary Teacher, effective August
21, 2007, at the annual salary of $52,793,
Master’s+20/Step 6. Ms O’Loughlin received her
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from West Chester
University. She comes to us from Sandie Tanner Mossell
Alexander School in Philadelphia where she served as
an Elementary Teacher for 5 years. Ms. O’Loughlin is
assigned to Media Elementary School replacing Patricial
Sangillo who resigned. NOTE: Ms. O’Loughlin is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Professional
a.
Professional
20.
Erika Powell, Elementary Teacher, effective August 27,
2007, at the annual salary of $47,982, Master’s/Step 4.
Ms. Powell received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Haverford College and her Master’s Degree from the
University of Pennsylvania. She is assigned to Rose Tree
Elementary School replacing Maureen Naylor who was
reassigned.
21.
Judith Raichek, .4 Gifted and .4 Oral Communications
Teacher, effective August 21, 2007 at the annual salary
of $37,906, Master’s/Step2 prorated. Ms. Raichek
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Cornell University
and her Master’s Degree from Hofstra University. She
comes to us from William Penn School District where she
served as an English Teacher for the past year. Ms.
Raichek is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Sharon Smith who was reassigned and Gail Diksa who
retired. NOTE:Ms. Raichek is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
22.
Michael Reese, Social Studies Teacher, effective August
27, 2007 at an annual salary of $47,382, Master’s/Step 2.
Mr. Reese served as a Long Term Substitute Teacher
during the 2006-2007 school year. Mr. Reese received
his Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University and
his Master’s Degree from Cabrini College. He is assigned
to Springton Lake Middle School replacing Greg Puckett
who resigned.
23.
Maxine Scheiman, Occupational Therapist, effective
August 21, 2007 at the annual salary of $51,875. Ms.
Scheiman received her Bachelor’s Degree from Hunter
College and her Master’s Degree from Boston College.
She comes to us from Upper Darby School District where
she served as an Occupational Therapist since 1994. Ms
Scheiman is assigned to Indian Lane and Glenwood
Elementary Schools. NOTE: Ms. Scheiman is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Professional
a.
Professional
24.
Julie Small, Elementary Teacher, effective August 21,
2007, at an annual salary of $43,532, Bachelor’s/Step 4.
Ms. Small served as a Long Term Substitute Teacher
during the 2006-2007 school year. Ms. Small received
her Bachelor’s Degree from Millersville University. She is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing Katherine
Andreola who resigned.
25.
Dr. Mara Stevens, Psychologist, effective August 24,
2007, at annual salary of $80,500. Dr. Stevens comes to
us from the Child Study Institute in Bryn Mawr, PA. She
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Middlebury College
in Vermont and her Masters Degree and Ph.D. from Bryn
Mawr College. NOTE: Dr. Stevens is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
26.
Lisa Stuart, Long Term Substitute Family and Consumer
Science Teacher, effective August 27, 2007, at an annual
salary of $49,572, Master’s +20/Step 3 to be prorated.
Ms. Stuart served as a Long Term Substitute Teacher
during the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years. Ms.
Stuart received her Bachelor’s Degree from Drexel
University and her Master’s Degree from Widener
University. She is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School for the first semester replacing Robin Heckman
who has been temporarily reassigned.
27.
Diana Sweeney, Math Teacher, effective August 21,
2007 at the annual salary of $47,082, Master’s/Step 1.
Ms. Sweeney received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Muhlenberg College and her Master’s Degree from
Villanova. She is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Edmund Dale who retired. NOTE: Ms.
Sweeney is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
28.
Brian Tracy, Special Education Math Teacher, effective
August 21, 2007, at an annual salary of $49,472,
Master’s/Step 5. Mr. Tracy received his Bachelor’s and
Master’s Degrees from Widener University. He comes to
us from Ridley School District where he served as a Math
Teacher for the past year. Mr. Tracy is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Robert Schwartz who
retired. NOTE: Mr. Tracy is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
29.
Dana Vellios, Guidance Counselor, effective August 21,
2007, at an annual salary of $47,382, Master’s/Step 2.
Ms. Vellios received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Bloomsburg University and her Master’s Degree from
Villanova University. She comes to us from Jenkintown
School District where she served as a Guidance
Counselor during the past school year. Ms. Vellios is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing Jennifer
Tilney who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Vellios is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
30.
Sharon Williams, Computer Technology Teacher,
effective August 21, 2007, at the annual salary of
$51,493, Master’s/Step 6. Ms. Williams received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Neumann College and her
Master’s Degree from St. Joseph’s University. She
comes to us from The School District of Philadelphia
where she served as an Elementary Teacher for the last
three years. Ms. Williams is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School replacing Mark Clark who resigned.
NOTE: Ms. Williams is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
31.
Sarah Wilson, Special Education Language Arts
Teacher, effective August 21, 2007, at the annual salary
of $51,493, Master’s/Step 6. Ms. Wilson received her
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of
Delaware. She comes to us from the Colonial School
District in New Castle Delaware where she served as a
Special Education Teacher for the past 5 years. Ms.
Wilson is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School
replacing Karen Owsley who retired. NOTE: Ms. Wilson
is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
32.
Recommend Board recognize the following personnel for
attainment of tenure, effective August 27, 2007.
Angela Beaudry
Mike Clark
Stefan Dashkiwsky
Laura Diksa
Margaret Gilroy
Lindsay Groy
Diane Heiland
Santina Loveland-Smith
Laura Mandia
Evan Pettit
Kay Roberts
b.
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Springton
Penncrest
Rose Tree
Media
Glenwood
Penncrest
Indian Lane
Non-Instructional
1.
Ian Jordan, Substitute Maintenance Worker, effective
July 3, 2007 at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
2.
Robert Graham, Substitute Maintenance Worker,
effective July 13, 2007 at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
3.
Lance Vasquez, Substitute Custodian, effective August 7,
2007 at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
4.
Helen Hall, Substitute Maintenance Worker, effective
August 7, 2007 at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
a.
Non-Instructional
5.
Robin Potter, Food Service Worker, effective August 7,
2007 at the rate of $8.45 per hour. Ms. Potter is assigned
to Springton Lake Middle School. NOTE: Ms. Potter is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
6.
Stephanie Boon, Secretary I, effective August 27, 2007,
at the annual salary of $28,507. Ms. Boon is assigned to
the ERC. This is a new position. NOTE: Ms. Boon is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
Classification Change
1.
Kevin Coleman from Maintenance to Custodian,
Penncrest High School effective July 12, 2007 at the rate
of $13.14 per hour.
2.
Carly Nietz from .7 Physical Education Teacher to 1.0
Physical Education Teacher effective August 27, 2007 at
the annual salary of $43,343. Ms. Nietz is replacing
Maureen Reuther who was reassigned.
3.
Deborah Preg from .5 Reading Teacher, to .75 Reading
Teacher. Mrs. Preg will be assigned to Indian Lane,
Glenwood and Rose Tree Elementary Schools.
4.
Sharon Smith from .4 Reading Specialist to 1.0
English/Reading Teacher Penncrest High School
effective August 27, 2007 at the annual salary of
$49,472.
5.
Jennifer Clements, Food Service, Indian Lane from parttime to full-time effective August 27, 2007.
6.
Cyril Chick, from Substitute Custodian to Custodian
effective August 27, 2007 at the rate of $13.14 per hour.
Mr. Chick is assigned to Maintenance, Transportation
and the Print Shop.
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A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change (cont’d)
7.
b.
c.
Charron Verica, from Support Staff I to Secretary I,
effective September 4, 2007 at the annual salary of
$28,507. Ms. Verica is assigned to Penncrest High
School. This is a new position.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Marsha Folger-Valenti, Bus Driver, requests an unpaid
leave of absence commencing May 16, 2007 and
terminating June 7, 2007.
2.
Candace Krautzel, Teacher, Penncrest, requests an
unpaid leave of absence commencing August 27, 2007
and terminating January 28, 2008.
Degree Advancement
1.
Recommend the Board approve the following personnel
for Degree Advancement and adjust their salaries
accordingly effective August 27, 2007:
Marie Castellan
Anjali DelPrato
Jerry Diaz
Rebekah Fetterman
Pamela Gregg
Adrienne Kutney
Melissa McDevitt
Dana Sudall
Marianne Whiteman
Suzanne Yanchek
Master’s+20 Step 15
Permanent Step 7
Permanent Step 7
Master’s Step 5
Master’s+40 Step 10
Master’s+40 Step 6
Master’s+20 Step 9
Master’s+40 Step 13
Master’s+20 Step 5
Master’s Step 6
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeffrey Pettit
William Campbell
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A.
Personnel
d.
Supplemental Contracts
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 4
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Athletic Supplemental contracts effective July 1,
2007. See Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of
August 23, 2007.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts effective
July 1, 2007. See Attachment B in Official Legislative
Minutes of August 23, 2007.
3.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts
effective July 1, 2007. See Attachment C
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Athletic Supplemental contracts effective
July 1, 2007. See Attachment D in Official Legislative
Minutes of August 23, 2007.
5.
Recommend Board approval of Building Coordinators for
the 2007-2008 school year effective July 1, 2007 at the
annual salary of $2,700. See Attachment E in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2007.
6.
Recommend Board approval of the New Teacher
Mentors for the 2007 -2008 school year effective July 1,
2007 at the annual salary of $1,015. See Attachment F in
Official Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2007.
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A.
Personnel
d.
Supplemental Contracts (cont’d)
7.
Recommend Board approve the following personnel for
Saturday Detentions at Penncrest effective during the
2007-2008 school year at the rate of $25.45 per hour:
Lorraine Bury
Sharon Sweeney
Lindsay Groy
Susan Coates
Felicia Quinzi
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato,
William O’Donnell, William Montgomery,
William Campbell
None
Jeffrey Pettit
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A.
B.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Salary Change
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Girls Cross Country Team – Lehigh University
2.
Penncrest Science Olympiad to Canadensis, PA
Mr. Montgomery moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to
adopt the following:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 5
e.
Salary Changes
Recommend Board approval for the correction of the
following salaries which were incorrectly reported on the
June Board:
Ralph Harrison
$106,900
Maureen McCormick
$34,316
ThaiFaa Mayfield-Pinkett
$53,728
J. Ballentine
$13.89/hr
J. Cocola
$13.89/hr
V. Blair
$13.89/hr
J. Blythe
$13.89/hr
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
PCHS Cross Country Team – Lehigh University
Further resolve, that the Board approve the
overnight trip to Lehigh Valley for the Girls Cross
Country PIAA District Championships, October 26
thru October 27, 2007.
2.
PCHS Science Olympiad to Canadensis, PA
Further resolve, that the Board approve the
Science Olympiad overnight trip to Canadensis,
PA. , September 22 and 23 2007.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
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Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato,
William O’Donnell, William Montgomery,
William Campbell, Jeffrey Pettit
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ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
C.
Addendum – Personnel
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 6
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Terminations
a.
Non-Instructional
1.
2.
Joseph Cocola, Support Staff II, Springton Lake Middle
School, resignation effective August 27, 2007.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Lotalinda Castro-Anderson, Math Teacher, effective
August 21, 2007 at the annual salary of $51,493,
Master’s/Step 6. Ms. Castro-Anderson received her
Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maryland and
her Master’s Degree from Drexel University. She comes
to us from the Philadelphia School District where she
served as a Math and Literacy Teacher for the past
seven years. Ms. Castro-Anderson is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Gail Boettcher,
Jr. who resigned. NOTE: MS. Castro-Anderson is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
2.
Kathleen Dooner, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher, effective August 21, 2007 at the annual salary
of $43,292, Bachelor’s/Step 2. Ms. Dooner served as a
Long Term Substitute during the 2006-2007 school year.
Ms. Dooner received her Bachelor’s Degree from Penn
State University. She is assigned to Media Elementary
School replacing Alicia Murphy who is on leave.
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C.
Addendum - Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
3.
Richard L. Gregg, Principal, effective September 24,
2007, at the annual salary of $124,900. Mr. Gregg
received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of
Delaware and his Master’s Degree from Wilmington
College. He comes to us from Brandywine High School
where he served as Principal for the past four years. Mr.
Gregg is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Kenneth Batchelor who resigned. NOTE: Mr. Gregg is
being hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
4.
Patricia Kinard, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective August 21, 2007, at the annual salary
of $42,998 to be pro-rated for the first 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.
5.
Kevin Reilley, Technology Education Teacher, effective
August 21, 2007 at the annual salary of $51,493,
Master’s/Step 6. Mr. Reilley received his Bachelor’s
Degree from California University of Pennsylvania and
his Master’s Degree from Southern Connecticut State
University. He comes to us from Fairfield Public Schools
in Connecticut where he served as Technology
Education Teacher for the past 7 years. Mr. Reilley is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Nicholas Williams who resigned. NOTE: Mr. Reilley is
being hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
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C.
Addendum - Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
6.
3.
Susan Evans, Assistant Principal, Penncrest High School
will serve as Interim Principal effective August 10, 2007
with a monthly stipend of $1,000.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
1.
Cynthia Garvin from 1.0 Special Education Teacher to .5
Student Relations Facilitator/.5 Special Education
Teacher. Ms. Garvin is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
2.
Linda Bendak, Assistant Food Service Coordinator, from
part-time to full-time effective September 1, 2007.
Degree Advancement
1.
Recommend the Board approve the following personnel
for Degree Advancement and adjust their salaries
accordingly effective August 27, 2007:
Catherine Poulos
Sharon Sweeney
c.
Master’s +40
Master’s +60
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel
to serve as Theme Readers for the 2007-2008 school
year at the rate of $265 per month:
Michael Bury
Julanne Labrum
Mary McConville
2.
John Pritchard
Elaine Prizzi
Louise Lorenz, Elementary Food Service Coordinator for
the 2007-2008 school year at the annual salary of
$4,000.
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C.
Addendum - Personnel
3.
General
c.
d.
Supplemental Contracts
3.
Patricia Gildea, Secondary Food Service Coordinator for
the 2007-2008 school year at the annual salary of
$4,000.
4.
LaVerne Motley, Elementary and Secondary Library
Coordinator for the 2007-2008 school year at the annual
salary of $5,400.
5.
Cliff Berry, Custodial Night Supervisor, Penncrest High
School for the 2007-2008 school year at the annual
salary of $1,500.
Create New Position
1.
Recommend Board approval for the creation of a Virtual
Kindergarten Educator/Technology Coach position.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, William Campbell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing - None
General
1.
2.
3.
4.
C.
D.
Change Orders
Media-Swarthmore Chinese School Agreement - Attachment G
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Educational Resource Center Agreement between Simon Youth
Foundation, Inc. and Rose Tree Media School District –
Attachment H
5.
Transportation – CADES Contract – Annual Renewal
6.
Vanguard School ESY
7.
Easter Seals Contract
8.
Elwyn Therapeutic Camp ESY
9.
Theraplay, Inc.
10.
HMS School for Children
11.
George Crothers Memorial School Contract
12.
New Hope Academy
13.
Alternatives Unlimited
14.
Janine Blythe Contract
15.
The Institute for Teaching and Learning
16.
Elwyn Support
17.
Austill’s Rehabilitation Services for Physical Therapy
Financials for June through August 2007
Bill Lists for June through August 2007
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 – 7
1.
Change Orders
Resolve, that the Board approve the following change orders:
a.
Springton Lake Middle School - HVAC Phase 3 and
Elevator Replacement
Consolidated Engineers – providing once a week
additional construction services for two projects, HVAC
and elevator replacement at a cost of $950 per on site
visit.
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B.
General
1.
Change Orders (cont’d)
b.
Transportation Department Facility
Warren F. DeLong, Inc. – Change Order #FS-001 in the
amount of $3,599. The fuel system scope of work did not
include any labor or material to interface the fuel
management system to the onsite network. This work has
been completed.
c.
Rose Tree Elementary School - Roof Project
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. – Change order in the
amount of $3,047.50. Change from Elk’s 40 year Prestique
shingle to Elk’s 40 year Grade shingle in the color of
Sablewood. This work has been completed.
d.
Springton Lake Middle School and Indian Lane Elementary
School
G. Antonini Construction, Inc. – Change order in the amount
of $80,000. Springton Lake – the condition of the asphalt
and stone base was unsuitable to receive new paving; the
asphalt and base had to be undercut and new stone base
on Geotextile fabric and asphalt binder course installed.
Indian Lane – The paving project was inadvertently left out of
the specifications. This work has been completed.
2.
Media-Swarthmore Chinese School Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve the agreement between
the Media-Swarthmore Chinese School and the Rose Tree Media
School District commencing in September 2007. The terms
and conditions were prepared by the school solicitor.
See attachment G in Official Legislative Minutes of August 23,
2007.
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B.
General
3.
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Further resolve, that the Board approve the election of Wanda Mann
representing Chester Upland School District to serve as a member of
the Delaware County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors.
4.
Education Resource Center – Agreement between Simon Youth
Foundation, Inc. and Rose Tree Media School District.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the agreement between the
Simon Youth Foundation, Inc. and the Rose Tree Media School District
for the establishment of an Education Resource Center. The terms
and conditions of the agreement were prepared by the school
solicitor. See attachment H in Official Legislative Meeting Minutes of
August 23, 2007.
5.
Transportation – CADES Contract - Annual Renewal
Further resolve, that the Board approve the renewal of the
Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services
Contract (CADES). Following are the proposed rates for the
2007-2008 school year:
Round Trip (Del. Co.)
One Way (Del. Co.)
6.
per student/day
per student/day
$56.65
$36.00
Vanguard School ESY
Further resolve, that the Board approve four contracts with the
Vanguard School for Extended School Year (ESY) in the amount of
$5,843.50 each for a total $23,374.00.
7.
Easter Seals Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Easter Seals of
South Eastern PA for $2,975.00.
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B.
General (cont’d)
8.
Elwyn Therapeutic Camp ESY
Further resolve, that the Board approve four contracts with the Elwyn
Therapeutic Camp for Extended School Year (ESY) in the amount
of $6,120.00
9.
Theraplay, Inc.
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Theraplay,
Inc. at $65.00 per hour for occupational and speech therapy
with a total cost not to exceed $2,860.00.
10.
HMS School for Children
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with the HMS
School for Children with Cerebral Palsy for Extended School
Year Services in the amount of $6,080.00.
11.
George Crothers Memorial School Contracts
Further resolve, that the Board approve three contracts with the
George Crothers Memorial School for the 2007-2008 school year in the
amount of $33,924.60.
12.
New Hope Academy
Further resolve, that the Board approve a settlement
agreement which will include tuition to New Hope
Academy for $37,500.00.
13.
Alternatives Unlimited
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Alternatives
Unlimited for three students for the 2007-2008 school year in
the amount of $46,500.00.
14.
Janine Blythe Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
Janine Blythe for transportation reimbursement in
accordance with Policy 810.3.
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B.
General
15.
The Institute for Teaching and Learning
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with The
Institute for Teaching and Learning for $35,640.00.
16.
Elwyn Support
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
Elwyn Support services for the 2007-2008 school
year in the amount of $80,574.40.
17.
Austill’s Rehabilitation Services for Physical Therapy
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
Austill’s Rehabilitation Services for Physical Therapy
not to exceed $1,600.00.
Mr. O’Donnell made a motion and Mr. Pettit seconded the motion to amend
the original resolution to further clarify the Media –Swarthmore Chinese
School Agreement payment schedule.
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 - 8
The amendment to the resolution was approved by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, William Campbell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
The amended resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeffrey Pettit
William Campbell
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Further resolve, that the Board approve the following Reports & Bill Lists:
C.
Financial Reports
June
June
June
June
2007
2007
2007
2007
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
July
July
July
July
2007
2007
2007
2007
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
D.
Bill Lists
June
2007
General Fund Bill List
$ 2,063,646.82
June
2007
Imprest Fund Bill List
$ 167.50
June
2007
Capital Fund Bill List
$ 425,349.00
June
2007
Bond Series 2003 Bill list
$ 17,548.37
June
2007
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$ 18,375.00
June
2007
Private Purpose Trust Bill List
June
2007
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
July
2007
General Fund Bill List
July
2007
Construction Fund Bill List
$ 9,945.00
July
2007
Bond Series 2003 Bill list
$ 5,857.39
July
2007
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$ 24,917.89
July
2007
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$ 1,700.00
$ 51,850.16
$ 3,202,495.77
$ 9,655.04
$ 3,252,871.09
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell, William Montgomery,
William Campbell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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XI.
Adjournment
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2007-2008 - 9
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, Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, William Campbell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
__________________
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – September 27, 2007
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Guidance
This month in Guidance we will be getting to know the new school counselor, Dana
Vellios, and how she can be utilized throughout the school year. We will also have a
“Passport to Glenwood” program to help acclimate new students to our building by going
around the school and getting a “stamp” in their passport from many important members
of Glenwood. The guidance curriculum will also be starting throughout the building.
The music room is busy with activities such as singing, dancing and playing instruments.
All classes begin by singing a patriotic “Song of the Month.” This month’s song is
“America.” First graders are learning to read the first rhythms and pitches and are
enjoying the loud surprise in Haydn’s “Surprise Symphony.” Second graders have been
marching to join Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever” and figuring out a rhythm
pattern they hear in Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony.
Dynamics, the louds and softs in music, have been the focal point of our study in third
grade. The children thought of motions to describe the changing dynamics in the song
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” from Mary Poppins. The fourth graders are singing
rounds and dancing to the locomotion. Later in the year they will present a special
performance for parents. Fifth graders have figured out at least one musical work for
every letter of the alphabet. The three highest scorers in each class will receive a prize.
Language Arts
Over the summer, many staff members came in to help organize the new leveled book
room. They stamped, leveled, bagged, and placed over a thousand books. Most books
were ordered in groups of six so they can be used for small group instruction and
teachers can more easily differentiate instruction. Each set of books was also entered into
a database so teachers can see what we have and communicate about good uses for
each title.
As we begin the new year, fourth and fifth grades are piloting two different word study
programs. The objective is to find a program that will help improve the spelling and word
knowledge of the students. Each program begins by screening the children in an effort to
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find out what spelling concepts they already know and are using. Then we can begin
teaching them at their own level.
Learning Support teacher Joann Wade (listed under Kearnan-Wade) has been named to
the Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2006-2007, just published. All students listed
in the Who's Who among American High School Students and The National Dean's List
publications that honor the nation's top high school, college, and graduate students,
respectively, are given the opportunity to nominate teachers who have been the most
influential during their academic career.
Mrs. Wade received her B.S. degree in
Elementary Education from Worcester State College in Massachusetts and her M.S.
degree in Special Education from Purdue University. Having taught over 25 years in
both elementary and special education, Mrs. Wade is beginning her 12th year in the Rose
Tree Media School District.
Fifth grade students at Glenwood hit the ground running in September. The children have
had great experiences already during the first few days and weeks of school! Teachers
Al Heinle and Charles Keeler have been instructing their classes using Glenwood’s
interwrite pad. The pad adds a remarkable layer of technology to strengthen and explore
lessons. The pad allows a teacher to “write” directly on a projected image while teaching
a class. Students in Mr. Keeeler’s and Angel Barry’s classes have started working in the
science unit Catastrophic Events by studying storms and maps of where some of these
events happen on our planet. Mark Paikoff’s students used google earth to augment their
study of geography in social studies. Mrs. Barry, who is new to Glenwood this year, is
having her students interview one another in a writing activity. Mrs. Bennett’s Learning
Support students have started the very popular novel, Maniac Magee written by Jerry
Spinelli. Students have the option of reading it aloud with a parent at home, reading it
independently, or reading along with a cassette tape. Students are completing a
Literature Log each week for the assigned reading. The Literature Log contains sentence
starters that will help them respond to each of the reading strategies: visualizing,
connecting, predicting, questioning, evaluating, and clarifying.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Once again the school year opened flawlessly at Indian Lane as we welcomed 432
students. Our new Guidance Counselor, Jessica Hilden, and our new Occupational
Therapist, Maxine Scheiman, have made a positive impact on our students and staff. We
welcomed new students in the Developmental program along with their teachers Stacy
McMorrow and Ann Marie Johnson. We welcomed Carly Nietz as one of our new P.E.
teachers as well as Anthony Grisillo, AGP and Katie Durant, Kindergarten, who are new
to our building.
Teachers in each grade level will meet twice a month with the principal to discuss unit
planning and common assessments. We will first focus on PSSA Assessment Anchors,
and then move onto other areas of need.
Every teacher at Indian Lane has a website which they update with homework information
and items of interest for their classroom.
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Students in grades K & 1 attended an assembly on school bus safety, sponsored by the
PTG. The children loved the use of puppets to teach an important lesson about getting to
and from school safely.
We held an informational meeting for parents on our new Virtual Kindergarten program.
This program will include interdisciplinary connections which will enrich current
curriculum. Student skills in literacy, numeracy, technology and science will be enhanced
through this experience. Students need to become critical thinkers and problem solvers.
In today’s digital world, these skills are being acquired at a younger age. Our district is
committed to providing all of the skills for the 21st Century learner in a safe and secure
learning environment.
Indian Lane’s web site is full of information. We have received only 25 requests this year
to send home paper copies of our weekly Wednesday information packets. The rest are
available on the website. In addition, our staff handbook, daily announcements, and most
memorandums are posted on a staff-only page. This has greatly reduced our use of
paper and made us more efficient.
Our DIBELS team has begun screening students using the Dynamic Indicators of Basic
Early Literacy Skills, as have the other elementary schools. Results will be shared with
parents and used by teachers to focus and differentiate instruction.
Indian Lane will be offering two new music enrichment groups this year for any interested
fifth grade student. “The Fifth Dimension” will be our auditioned singing group. They will
perform at this year’s school concerts as well as sing the National Anthem at a Phantoms
hockey game in November. ”The Bobcat Ensemble” will be a classroom instrumental
group that will perform on chimes, alto recorders, and/or Orff instruments. Both groups
will rehearse once a week during recess. The student response has been tremendous.
We look forward to hearing them later this year.
We continue our use of a school-wide anti-bullying pledge that is posted in every room of
the school. Each class has signed their room copy as well as a large banner of the
pledge that hangs outside the cafeteria.
The signing was combined with the
commemoration of Constitution Day.
Our annual Back to School Night was held on September 19. Nearly 95% of our parents
attended seemed to appreciate the information they received from the teachers. The
welcome speech by the principal and PTG president were taped and televised on our
television broadcast system.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
It’s wonderful to have our children back at school. In September, each grade works very
hard to create a community of learners who think about what they are doing and why they
are doing it. This involves setting up routines, procedures and expectations for the new
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year. We also use a variety of formal and informal assessments in reading and math in
order to plan for differentiated instruction during our small group times. Our goal is to use
all resources wisely and appropriately in order to best serve the needs of our children.
September has been a busy month. We have already had an open house, a homeroom
parent “tea”, our first PTG meeting of the new year, Back to School Night, a fire drill,
playground safety lessons, handbook meetings to review our school expectations, Picture
Day, and a fundraiser “kick-off.” Everyone is busy which is just how we like it!
Twelve of our students were interviewed for The Daily Times “People Poll.” They were
asked to reflect on their goals for the new school year and to think about whether or not it
was hard to return to school. Their answers included “I hope everyone learns how to work
and play together safely,” “I hope to learn something I haven’t learned in the years I’ve
been here and to learn new strategies to do what I’ve already learned,” “It’s easy to get
back to school because I enjoy school and like to go every day.”
Welcome to Kindergarten
Kindergarten children are working on recognizing “environmental print.” The children are
reading the room, identifying words they already know and finding words they would like
to learn. They have been using brand name products brought from home to practice
beginning sounds and left to right room progression.
Constitution Day
As per Pennsylvania state law, we celebrated Constitution Day on September 17. Mrs.
McGeehan’s fifth grade class, after studying the preamble and its six goals, was filmed
reading it. Their choral reading was broadcast to the entire school. Mrs. Kotch gave a
brief explanation to the children about the importance of Constitution Day. Thank you to
Mrs. Smith, Mrs. McGeehan and Mrs. Williamson for making the constitution come alive.
Library of Congress Summer Institute
Gifted support teacher Sue Williamson was selected to attend a Teachers’ Summer
Institute at the Library of Congress. The institute focused on using primary resources with
children’s literature. Mrs. Williamson created a book backdrop to go along with her grade
four study of Lewis and Clark. Twenty teachers from around the world were selected to
participate in this outstanding program.
Music
Our second graders are discovering the timbres of all the instruments used in the music
of John Phillip Sousa and Ludwig van Beethoven. Sousa’s marches are primarily band
instruments and Beethoven’s work is primarily orchestral. The students easily identified
the rhythmic motif of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony and the steady ta ti ti ta ta of a
Sousa march.
Our PTG purchased an electric piano for the music room. It allows our music teacher to
bring technology into the music programs through the use of midi files. Check out Mrs.
Verdeur’s website where you can practice the patriotic songs that our children learn and
perform.
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Auditions for select choir are complete. Rehearsals will be Tuesday mornings at 8:00.
Thank You Media Borough
We held our first faculty meeting at The Media Borough Hall. We would like to thank the
borough for the use of their lovely facility and for their hospitality.
Litter Free Zone
Media School has earned designation as a “Litter Free School Zone” from the state. Our
service club will work to help us maintain the designation. Media School, is “GOING
GREEN” with a school-wide focus on environmental issues. Check out our web site for
eco-tips.
Data Analysis
We have been working hard to use our standardized test data (PSSA, MAP) to inform
instruction. The amount of information that is available on line has proven to be very
valuable to us
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten
Rose Tree's kindergarten class started the year off by participating in songs, games, and
activities aimed at promoting positive social interaction. Students listened to read aloud
stories about diversity, friendship, and respect. They made pictures to show how we are
all alike and how we are different and how our differences make us special. Students
also made a friendship chain.
First Grade
First grade got off to a great start. Students were busy getting to know each other and
learning the classroom routines. Eating lunch in our newly named restaurant, “The
Husketeria,” is wonderful. The first graders learned the ropes of 100 Book Challenge and
writing in their journals.
Second Grade
Friendship, respect and cooperation are key elements of a productive and respectful
classroom. The second graders at Rose Tree Elementary School participated in a mini
unit on the book Chrysanthemum, about a classroom of animated characters who learn
the importance of getting along. Integrated activities included: graphing the number of
syllables in the children’s names, constructing a Venn Diagram to compare the two main
characters, learning the names of flowers, drawing a creative flower (a bucket flower, a
zipper flower, etc.), using monetary values to find out how much the children’s names
were worth, listing the children’s names in alphabetical order and finding out why the
children’s parents gave them their name. This was a successful way to blend quality
literature with our beginning of the year activities.
Fourth Grade:
The fourth graders worked on writing bio-poems. The students edited and typed up their
final copies in the computer lab. They also created illustrated caricatures of themselves to
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go with the poems. The children shared the poems with the class and were displayed in
the hallway for Back To School Night.
Art Department Happenings
Students came back to school eager to explore and create. Their enthusiasm is
contagious. Fifth grade student artists began with observational drawing from nature,
while fourth grade artists experimented with self-portraits and printmaking using
analogous colors in the style of Pop Artist Andy Warhol. Third grade artists traveled back
to Prehistoric times to create their own cave art. Second graders traveled to Persia to
create their own magic carpets, and first grade artists create Crazy Hair portraits as they
used rainbow colors and explored the many types of line.
Academically Gifted Program
Sue Williamson was selected to attend a Teachers’ Summer Institute at the Library of
Congress in Washington, DC in July. The program focused on using primary resources
with children’s literature. Ms. Williamson created a book backdrop to go along with a
Lewis and Clark unit that she will be teaching with 4th grade students this year. The
backdrop includes links to a number of primary resources housed in the Library of
Congress. The main point of the session was to become familiar with the wide array of
primary sources at the Library of Congress to use them freely in our classrooms and to
share this information with our colleagues. Teachers from around the world were able to
apply to attend the Institute and 20 teachers were selected for each of the 4 different
sessions.
Report from the Principal
All Rose Tree teachers and the IST team attended collaborative conferences regarding
at-risk students to ensure that appropriate instructional strategies are in place for students
to be successful. Because she wants all parents to have positive contacts with the
school, Ms Daugherty has been mailing notes to families discussing her observations of
their child. Observations occur when she has lunch with the children or when visiting in
classrooms. As of September 17, 16% of Rose Tree parents have received a note. The
goal is to have all parents/guardians receive such a note by the end of November.
Reading:
Kids who Read Succeed! The research shows that the amount of time that students
spend reading for fun is the key predictor of students’ academic achievement. (Gallik,
1999). Rose Tree Elementary students in grades 1-5 handed in Summer Reading Logs
during the first week of school thanks to a school-wide campaign to promote summer
reading. Students who met the Olympic Reading Challenges listed below received
Olympic medals, awards, and prizes during the school spirit assembly. Students in
grades 4 & 5 received Gold Medals for reading 60 hours over the summer. Silver medals
were awarded for reading 40 hours and bronze medals for reading 20 hours. Students in
grades 1-3 received Gold medals for reading 30 hours over the summer, silver medals for
reading 20 hours and Bronze medals for reading 10 hours. R.T.E.S. Summer Reading
Olympics was a huge success!
Third Grade Teacher, Maureen Naylor, and Reading Specialist, Cathy Poulos, both
became Fellows in the National Writing Project this summer. They both were presenters
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at Bucks County PAWLP (PA Writing & Literature Project) Day. The title of their
presentation is Using Children’s Literature as a Springboard to Writing and is geared for
Teachers in Grades K-8. Both will also be presenting a Flex Workshop on this same topic
in the fall for elementary teachers in our district.
Physical Education
For the month of September, all grades worked on cooperative games and practiced
working together as a class. First and second graders focused on spatial awareness,
pathways, and locomotor movements. Grades three, four and five participated in the
Presidential Fitness Testing which consists of curl-ups, push-ups, sit & reach, pull-ups or
flexed arm hang, and the ½ mile run.
Music
Mrs. McIntyre returned to RTE this year from Springton Lake. She looks forward to a
wonderful fun filled musical year! All music classes are getting familiar with the classroom
instruments and classroom procedures. The 4th & 5th graders joined a special choral club
known as the “Choraliers”. The 3rd graders are looking forward to getting their very own
Recorders by October.
White Horse Village Partnership
Once again Rose Tree Elementary School hosted a breakfast for the White Horse Village
residents who volunteer their time to work with students and teachers throughout the
school year. We thank them for enriching our students’ school experience and
maintaining this wonderful partnership!
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
All staff members were presented with Springton Lake Good to Great shirts as a welcome
back gift from the Administrative Staff. Our 6th Grade Back to School Night was held on
Thursday, September 6 and our 7th and 8th grade was held on September 17. Teacher
photos were displayed in the lobby and all staff greeted parents and guardians wearing
red boutonnières. The Special Areas Back to School night will be held on October 1.
Staff Recognition
Todd McKay, Spanish teacher at Springton Lake, was named a 2006-2007 Who's Who
Among America's Teachers recently. The honor is given to those teachers who are
nominated by former students who are Who's Who recipients. Todd is listed as an author,
coach, and university professor among his accomplishments.
Art
Ms. Sycz grade eight students are beginning the year by examining works of art including
paintings by Leonardo da Vinci and Piet Mondrian with a focus on composition. Students
will then use the elements and principles of design to create a dynamic abstract
composition. Creative thinking skills will be required since students are limited to no more
than the use of three shapes. Students will incorporate the use of balance, pattern, variety
and emphasis. Reading from the textbook Understanding Art will reinforce the objectives
of the lesson. Grade seven students will examine the art of portraiture examining
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portraits painted by Leonardo da Vince, Ben Shahn, Vincent van Gogh and Andrew
Wyeth to see different styles and creative approaches. Students will then compose a
close up drawing of a character wearing glasses creatively telling a story by the reflection
in the glasses. Students will then use color as they learn how to create shaded areas.
Reading from the textbook Understanding Art will reinforce the objectives of the lesson.
Grade six students will be introduced to composition by looking at paintings by various
artists including the artist Edward Charlemont to see how artists arrange their art work.
Students will then draw leaf shapes on paper incorporating the principles of design
including balance, pattern, and contrast. Students will learn to blend oil pastels and create
watercolor washes in the mixed medium work of art. Reading from the textbook
Understanding Art will reinforce the objectives of the lesson.
Mrs. Prior’s eighth graders are learning about the art of the Renaissance with a focus on
two point linear perspective. Not only will students read about the use and development
of linear perspective, but they will also create their own drawings utilizing the techniques
started during the Renaissance. Seventh graders are exhibiting the art of lettering by
forming their own block letters. Soon, they will be using one point perspective to create
forms out of flat letters and shapes. Sixth graders are learning how to make objects
dimensional using one point linear perspective. Soon they will create room or hallway
scenes using what they have learned.
Mrs. Going's Art classes have all begun production!! All grades will begin with 2 major
units of study, Elements and Principles of Design and Color Theory. Eighth grades are
busy working on 20th century studies. They will be going back in time to ancient
civilizations next, so why not start in a more contemporary frame!!! Some classes are
working on a Pop Art design study focusing on the work of Any Warhol and other Pop
Artists of the 60's and some classes have a focus on the work of French artist Henry
Matisse also 20th century. The 7 principles of Design are the main Concepts to learn with
a review of the 7 Elements of Design, both being cornerstones for the development of a
strong composition. Seventh grades are also beginning with the area of Design. A strong
understanding of the 7 Elements of Design leads to a FANTASTIC study!! Reviewing
these Elements, students are developing a composition and will have to prove to me their
understanding of those Elements by showing clear examples of each. Tough job! I can't
wait to see what they come up with!! Sixth grade are so enthusiastic and so happy to be
here!! They are working very hard setting up their Composition w/Shoes. They have been
given the task of drawing a shoe and creating an entire composition around this subject.
Not easy, but boy are they doing a splendid job! We are now ready to use one of the art
rooms textbook and read about the 7 Elements of design and prepare to use materials to
complete the composition!
Please look forward to seeing these fabulous and original student artworks on display in
the hallways soon.
Chorus
The Eighth Grade Chorus will join the choirs at Penncrest to sing the National Anthem at
the Phillies game on Saturday, September 29 at 7:05 PM.
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Library
During the first week of school, all sixth grade students received and introduction to the
SLMS library and its procedures in addition to a tour. Students then selected their first
library books. Mrs. Motley presented a lesson, Ten Ways to Pick a Good Book, during
sixth grade students’ second visit. This lesson highlighted techniques students could use
when selecting reading material. Fall Book Look this year was a casual affair with an
opportunity for staff to visit before, during, and after school on Wednesday, September
12. New library materials were arranged by subject area and displayed throughout the
library. Staff browsed at their leisure through materials that might be useful in their
subject areas.
Math
Mrs. Laubach's class will be working on box-and-whisker plots using data from each of
the students. Students are going to physically "create" a box-and-whisker plot by first
arranging themselves by height. As they create their class box-and-whisker plot,
students will be able to see the distribution of the data by eliminating everything but the
five points.
Mr. DeLeo's sixth grade class began the school year in Math exploring the ideas of
Multiple Intelligence what they are and how each learner is unique and
talented...They then went on to explore activities and ideas of working cooperatively and
how teams working together generally can accomplish much more than one individual
working alone. Mr. DeLeo connected this all together as an introduction to the problem
solving approach needed to be successful in CMP2.
Eighth grade pre-algebra students have begun the year with a statistics unit. While
beginning with basics such as mean, median, and mode, the students have used data
ranging from their ages, baseball statistics, consumer prices, and the dimensions of their
bodies (leg length, height, arm length, etc). Students made conjectures based on their
data in order to learn more about each subject.
Science
During the month of September, sixth grade science student will be learning about the
scientific method and complete a lab in a group. They will also be learning about the
characteristics of living things. Each team will be going on a trip to Paradise Farms.
During the trip, the students will be doing a stream study and identifying macro
invertebrates. They will also be exploring a wetland ecosystem. Seventh grade is
starting by distinguishing between an observation and an inference and which yields
direct or indirect evidence. We are achieving this by performing a lab entitled the
Obscertainer dish investigation. Currently eighth grade science students are learning
how to measure mass and volume using triple beam balances, graduated cylinders,
electronic balances and other lab equipment. They are also learning about the Periodic
Table of Elements and laboratory safety.
Social Studies
Eighth Grade Social Studies began the year by bringing a symbol and writing a paragraph
about their families' heritage and how it influenced them. Treasures such as World War II
stories and medals, Irish shillelaghs, Italian wedding soup, nineteenth century letters
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from West Virginia, Bibles that showed family trees which included family members who
were slaves and traditional Chinese clothes were shared and appreciated in all the
classes.
We have also begun to explore the Renaissance in preparation for our class trip to the
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire on September 24, 2007. Teams of students have
examined models of Michelangelo's "Pieta", a copy of Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper",
a model of his "flying Machine, a model of Galileo's "telescope" and Gutenburg's "Printing
press with moveable type". Classes have analyzed the talents; skills and knowledge that
someone would need to develop these things and the type of society that would
encourage this development. Next week we will examine Elizabethan England, focusing
on Elizabeth's great ability as a statesman, William Shakespeare and the England's
defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Special Education
This year we welcome Sarah Wilson to our teaching staff and Rick Epstein and Juanita
Strowbridge to our support staff. We also welcome back Ali Perilli and Carleen Megow
who are returning from child-rearing leave.
We will continue with our literacy initiatives, focusing on reading fluency, phonemics, and
comprehension. Joy Mackenzie, our literacy consultant, will continue to assist us
throughout the year.
We are piloting a special education Spanish program for selected eighth graders. The
students attend Spanish and resource room every other day. Our intention is to facilitate
these students’ transition to high school. Next year, we hope to expand the program to
include seventh graders. The class is taught by a Spanish teacher with the assistance of
a special education teacher.
We continue to work on structuring resource room time to accommodate the changing
needs of our students. Teachers currently teach a mini-lesson at the beginning of every
period, and other activities can include PSSA preparation, review and practice of
academic skills, and assistance with study skills, such as note-taking, organization, and
test preparation.
Julie Migatz from Elwyn is with us once again this year to assist students in the Emotional
Support program with attaining their IEP goals. Several teachers in our department will
work on revamping our adapted summer reading lists.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
PSSA 2007 parent reports have been sent to parents of all current 12th graders.
When students and teachers returned this fall Penncrest schedules had an updated look,
which incorporates the lunch period within the list of scheduled courses, rather than at the
end as had historically been the case. This design enhances our ability to use technology
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in scheduling. Mack Johnson of the technology department was instrumental in assisting
with the implementation of the new model.
Physical Education students have started their cardio program in PE class.
On September 17 Penncrest celebrated Constitution Day. Mr. Andy Reilly addressed 300
students in the Penncrest Auditorium. The topics included Constitutional issues including
the recent FAA ruling over PHL flight plans for Delaware County.
Alumnus Ms. Beverly Menghetti addressed Mr. Kevin Nolen's classes on her future
assignment with the Peace Corps in Tanzania. Ms. Menghetti and Mr. Nolen's classes
will establish a correspondence relationship to discuss her activities when she begins her
assignment. It’s not often that students meet their "pen pal" in advance to associate a
face with a name.
Michele Hart's oil painting, "Chantilcleer Garden" (9"x 12") and Concetta Mattioni's
watercolor painting, "Sarah" (16"x 20") will on exhibit at the Wayne Art Center's Faculty
Exhibition in Wayne, PA. The opening reception is Sunday, September 16, from 3 - 5 p.m.
The show runs from September 13 until October 14, 2007. Both are art teachers at
Penncrest High School.
Penncrest High School Art Teacher Concetta Mattioni submitted a charcoal drawing
("Self-Portrait", 16"x 20") to the Pennsylvania Art Education Association Juried Exhibition.
Her piece was one of 33 out of 135 submitted for consideration to be included in the
exhibit. The show will run during the state conference in October. The opening reception
will be held at the University of Scranton's Hope Horn Gallery on Saturday, October 27,
2007 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Twenty seven Spanish Exchange students from Tavernes de la Valldigna, Spain, arrived
at Penncrest on Thursday, September 13. These students have each been paired with a
Penncrest student who is currently studying Spanish 4 or AP Spanish 5. While visiting
RTM, the twenty seven Spanish students and three chaperones will take daily trips to
local historical and cultural sites. They will also take a day trip to Washington D.C. and a
trip to Lancaster. The annual covered dish dinner will take place on September 24 at
6:00 P.M. in the PHS cafeteria.
On September 25 the first interest meeting for the 2007-2008 Phyllis Kavanaugh
scholarship to study abroad will be held at 7:00 P.M. in the PHS library.
The sophomore class sponsored a back to school dance for all Penncrest students on
September 14.
The athletic department opened their fall practice season with a total of 336 students
participating. Players, coaches, and families sacrificed many days of vacation to ensure a
strong sports season.
On Wednesday, August 15, the Penncrest High School football team took part in the
second “Lions and Colts Night.” Coaches and players from the Rose Tree Colts and the
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Penncrest Lions joined together for an evening of teaching the game of football and
emphasizing the importance of academics and taking advantage of opportunities. The
event turned out over four hundred players, parents, and coaches.
On Thursday, September 6, the varsity boy’s soccer team beat Strath Haven High School
1-0 in overtime to earn the victory. This win marks the first time in eighteen years that
Penncrest has been victorious over Strath Haven in boys’ soccer.
On Friday, September 28, the Penncrest High School Athletic Department will present
their “Student Athlete Awards” to the recipients from the spring season of 2007. Students
who excelled athletically, academically, or received All-Central, All Delco, All State, or All
American will be recognized.
A special thank you goes to the Rose Tree Media Maintenance and Custodial
Departments for all their efforts in preparing and maintaining fields, classrooms, and
locker rooms. Their hard work is appreciated!
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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
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
Chief Operations Officer
Board Secretary
Management Services Department
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Sharon A. Learn, Chief Operations Officer
Date:
September 12, 2007
Subject:
September 11, 2007 – 8:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairman: Bill O’Donnell
_____________________________________________________________________
In attendance: Bill O’Donnell
Bill Campbell
Nancy Frondutti
Stacey Benson
Nancy Mackrides Veronica Barbato
Bill Montgomery
Also present:
Denise Kerr
Sharon Learn
__________________________________________________________________
Executive Session
1. Rose Tree Media Education Foundation
After a discussion, the Committee agreed to dissolve the RTMEF in accordance with
the RTMEF By-laws, Article 1, Section 4 and Article VIII, Section7. A letter of official
notification will be sent to Dr. Meg Barney, Executive Director.
Action: This item will be on the September 27, Legislative Agenda.
2. Requests for Proposals Audit
The three year agreement with Barbacane Thornton expires at the conclusion of the
2006 – 2007 audit. After a brief discussion, the Committee agreed to renegotiate the
current agreement for at least one more year.
Follow up: This item will be on the October 9, 2007 Finance Committee Agenda.
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3. Capital Projects Financing Options
A breakfast meeting was held on June 6, 2007 at 8:00 AM at the Little Inn, Upper
Providence. Ken Phillips discussed financing options for the Springton Lake Middle
School project. The discussion focused fixed and variable interest rates.
Follow up: Conference call with Ken Phillips on September 25, 2007 at 2:00 PM.
A call in number will be sent to all Board Members.
4. Board Policies to be Considered
Procurement Card Policy: Several years ago the Board of School Directors
approved the use of procurement cards. A Procurement Card Policy was briefly
discussed.
Investment of District Funds – Policy 609: The Pennsylvania School Business
Officials (PASBO) Accounting Committee has recommended a new and improved
investment of district funds policy. The four primary objectives of investment
activities are spelled out in the proposed policy: Legality, Safety, Liquidity, and
Yield.
Action: The Procurement Card Policy will be on the September 25, Legislative
Agenda for a first reading.
Follow up: Investment policies will be requested from other school districts such as
T.E, Garnet Valley, etc. This item will be on the October 9, 2007 Finance Committee
Agenda.
5. 2008 – 2009 General Fund Budget Time Line
In order to adopt a preliminary budget by January 23, 2008, the district must start the
budgeting process now.
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.
Follow up: The “First Look” at the 2008 – 2009 General Fund budget will be
reviewed at the October 9, 2007 Finance Committee meeting.
The next finance committee meeting will be on October 9, 2007 at 8:00 PM
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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
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
Chief Operations Officer
Management Services
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
___
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Sharon A. Learn, Chief Operations Officer
Date:
September 12, 2007
Subject:
September 11, 2007 - 9:00 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
__________________________________________________________________
In attendance:
Bill Montgomery
Nancy Frondutti
Veronica Barbato
Bill O’Donnell
Stacey Benson
Bill Campbell
Nancy Mackrides
Also present:
Denise Kerr
Ron Baldino
Dennis Cini
Sharon Learn
_______________________________________________________
1. Capital Projects Update -- Dennis Cini, Consultant, presented a brief update on
the following summer projects: A summary of the financial status of these
projects is located on the web site along with the minutes of this meeting.
SPRINGTON LAKE ELEVATOR REPLACEMENT
• Inspected and approved by the State on 8/21/07.
• Punch-list work complete, except for providing protective pads.
Change Orders
• Credit of $3,403.
SPRINGTON LAKE COOLING PHASE II
• Punch-list work in progress – balancing and ATC programming.
Change Orders – Estimated $15-20K
• Relocation of exit device interfering with grille.
• Patching of penetrations in corridor wall.
• Replacing non-addressable duct smoke detectors from 2002/2003
renovation (code violation).
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ROOFING PROJECTS
Media Elementary
• Complete, except for caulking/sealant at skylights.
Change Orders – Estimated - $15-20K Credit
• Replacement of wood decking.
• Credit for roofing.
Indian Lane Elementary
• Complete, except for minor punch-list work.
Maintenance Building
•
Complete except for punch-list work.
Rose Tree Elementary
• Complete
Change Orders
• Change in shingle style/color - $3,048.
• Replacement of deteriorated roof sheathing - $1,300.
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PAVING PROJECTS
Springton Lake
• Complete, except for correction of defective work at front entrance
drive.
Change Orders
• Replacement of unsuitable base - $40,000.
Indian Lane
• Complete
Change Orders - $45,000
• All of the paving at Indian Lane was added to the scope of work $40K.
• Tie trench drain into storm inlet - $5,000.
Rose Tree Elementary
• Complete
Change Orders - $37,281
• Replacement of unsuitable base and added binder thickness.
PENNCREST CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM
• Complete, except for punch-list work.
• Inspected and approved by Middletown Township on 8/17/07.
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MEDIA ELEMENTARY TRUSS REPAIR
• Complete
• No evidence of any other wood deterioration or water leaks.
Action: Change orders will be on the September 27, Legislative Agenda if the
documentation has been prepared.
Follow up: Dennis Cini will prepare a proposal for a continuation of his
services.
2. Capital Projects Plan Moving Forward -- Springton Lake Middle School
Don Bonnett will meet with Bill Montgomery and Bill O’Donnell in the Business
Office, Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 7:30 AM
Follow up: This item will remain on all Operations Committee Agenda until the
project has been completed.
3. Education Center Boiler Replacement -- Ron Baldino, Supervisor of
Maintenance described the problem with the existing boiler. A replacement
system will cost approximately $15,000. Mr. Campbell asked for an economic
analysis of installing two smaller boilers rather than one 500,000 BTU system.
The consensus of the Committee was to move ahead with the replacement and
complete the analysis as requested.
Follow up: The analysis and final solution will be reported in the weekly update.
The next operations committee meeting will be on October 9, 2007 9:00 PM
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
September 18, 2007
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
Board Members in attendance: W. O’Donnell, W. Campbell, N. Fronduti, S.
Benson, N. Mackrides, V. Barbato
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr, S. Learn
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
We briefly reviewed the items for the legislative meeting. After a few
questions, the members in attendance approved all items to be placed before
the full Board of School Directors for a vote at the legislative meeting on
September 27, 2007
II.
Addition of Classroom Aide in Rose Tree Kindergarten
We discussed the number of students currently enrolled in the kindergarten at
Rose Tree Elementary. There are currently 40 students enrolled in two
classes. Maximum number of students in a kindergarten class is to be 18.
The committee agreed to have the administration move forward with finding a
classroom aide for the afternoon class.
Action: The creation of a new position will appear on the Personnel Section
of the agenda of the Legislative Meeting on September 27, 2007.
In the interim, the administration will begin a search for an aide.
III.
Food Service Handbook
The committee reviewed the Food Service Handbook for the period July 1,
2007 through June 30, 2008. Food Service is a proprietary fund, and any
cost incurred as a result of increases to food service workers will be covered
by the revenues generated by the program.
Action: The Food Service Handbook will be placed before the full board for a
vote at the legislative meeting on September 27, 2007.
IV.
Chinese Clubs
The administration recommended the addition of a Chinese Club at Penncrest
High School and Springton Lake Middle School. The sponsors of the club will
be paid a supplemental salary in accordance with the Rose Tree Media
Education Agreement. The supplemental salaries will be funded by grant
money for 2007-08.
Committee members felt this was a good way to gauge the interest of our
students in a Chinese language program.
Action: The addition of two supplemental positions will be placed on the
agenda of the legislative meeting of September 27, 2007, for a vote of the full
board.
V.
Executive Session
An executive session was held to discuss matters of personnel.
The next Personnel Committee Meeting will be held at 7 PM on October 9, 2007, in
the Education Center Board Room.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Valerie L. Burnett
Director of Pupil Services
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:
September 5, 2007
Subject:
September 4, 2007 Pupil Services Agenda
Chairperson: Mrs. Veronica Barbato
Minutes
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy
Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
Others In Attendance: Dr. Kerr, Dr. Burnett, Dr. Barta, Mrs. Shacklady-White
Revisions to Wellness Policy and Policy Addendum
In response to action by Governor Rendell, stricter standards for competitive foods have
been established and must be implemented by all schools receiving federal subsidies
for the Free and Reduced Breakfast/Lunch program. The term competitive food refers to
fundraisers, ala carte menu items, and vending. Accordingly the District must amend
Policy 246 Local Wellness Policy. The result will be an additional subsidy of $.01 per
meal served resulting in approximately $2,500 in funding.
Action: A resolution adopting the policy addendum will be on the September
Legislative Agenda.
Psychology Intern Agreement
Each year the District provides and internship opportunity for doctoral level school
psychology intern for Widener University. Our school psychologists provide the
supervision and review all evaluations completed by the intern. There is no stipend
provided for the Widener Intern.
Action: A resolution for the intern agreement will be on the September 28, 2007
Legislative Agenda.
Overnight Trips
The Penncrest High School Girls Cross County team will compete in the PIAA District 1
Championships at Lehigh University from 10/26/07to 10/27/07. The Boosters will pay for
lodging and meals. The District will provide the $100.00 entry fee, and provide
transportation via van for 279.98. The total cost to the District is 379.98.
Action: A resolution for the trip will be on the September 28, 2007Legislative
Agenda.
Contracts:
Mill Creek School
Two students attend the Mill Creek School due to special needs require services out
side of the District. A resolution for two contracts for $32,000 each will be on the
September Legislative Agenda.
Action: A resolution for the contracts will be on the September 28, 2007
Legislative Agenda.
Mercy Rehab Associates
Mercy Rehab Associates provide a physical therapist for students who require this
service as identified on their Individualized Education Program. The cost of services is
$60.32 per hour.
Action: A resolution for the contract will be on the September 28, 2007
Legislative Agenda.
Institute for Teaching and Learning
The Institute for Teaching and Learning provides reading consultants who provide 12
days of classroom based training and classroom coaching, 8 days of onsite data
analysis, and 4.5 day for literacy meetings and Inservice days for our special education
literacy initiative. The contract for 24.5 days @ 1485.00 per day will be funded through
our IDEA federal grant.
Action: A resolution for the contract will be on the September 28, 2007
Legislative Agenda.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services Committee will be October 2, 2007 at 8:00 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:
September 5, 2007
RE:
September 4, 2007, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Bill Campbell, Linda Fox, Nancy
Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Meg Barney, Angela Gilbert, Denise Kerr, Steve Taylor
2007 PSSA Scores, Analysis and Plans for the Year
Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Taylor provided an overview of students’ performance on the 20062007 PSSA, as well as an analysis of the data and the implications for teaching and
learning. The PSSA data were shared with the committee in a series of tables and
narratives. Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Taylor reported that all schools in RTM achieved
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in all subject areas except for the IEP subgroup at the
high school. While this group of students attained AYP in reading using a confidence
interval, they did not perform at the state mandated level in mathematics. The data
revealed that RTM scores have been maintained within ten percentage points at the
elementary school level, with math emerging as the strongest subject and fourth as the
strongest grade level. At the secondary level, it was noted that eighth graders at
Springton Lake not only achieved the building’s highest score ever in mathematics, but
there is also an upward trend of improved scores from 2003-04 through 2006-07 in both
reading and math. At the high school, overall scores improved from 2003-04 through
2005-06, with a very slight decrease of 1.9% in 2006-07. Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Taylor also
led the committee through a review of cohorts using PSSA longitudinal results. These
data allowed the group to see the progress of the same group of students over time.
The Directors also shared the results of the Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment
System (PVAAS). PVAAS data indicate the extent to which students make a year’s
growth in a year’s time. While connected to the PVAAS site, Dr. Taylor demonstrated
ways to access and interpret this data. Colored coded charts showed which grades
made, surpassed or failed to meet growth targets. These results—available by district,
by school, by class and even by individual student—will be very useful in determining the
needs of students and teachers. Data revealed that there were quintiles of students at
each grade level that surpassed one year’s growth. Strategies will be utilized to examine
why all quintiles of students did not achieve a full year of growth.
Finally, the Directors shared a series of action steps for the year to address all students
at risk of not being proficient and, in particular, members of the IEP subgroup. These
action steps fall into five focus areas: focusing on the needs of individual students,
modifying the curriculum, improving instruction, providing academic assistance and
supportive services, and modifying the structure of the school and district schedules.
Numerous action steps, such as using new math and reading software and promoting
schoolwide literacy projects, fall under the five focus areas.
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:
September 5, 2007
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for September 4, 2007
Chairperson: Mrs. Linda Fox
Board Members in attendance: Veronica Barbato, Nancy Mackrides, Bill Campbell,
Linda Fox, Jeff Pettit, Nancy Fronduti
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden, Mack Johnson, Ron Harris, Kim
McCann, Meg Barney, Steve Taylor
Summer Workshops Update
Patti Linden reported on all the summer workshops for teachers that facilitated the
interactive use of technology in the classroom. She shared teacher comments about the
workshops that reflected the desire to motivate our digital students.
Summer Projects Update
The summer projects list included information about the following:
o 35 recently installed ceiling mounted projectors at Penncrest High School
o wiring requests completed in order to maximize the number of computers available for
students at all levels
o completion of wiring for wireless coverage at all buildings, including one hallway in
each elementary School District
o addition of a wireless controller to allow for up to 128 additional wireless access points
o school servers being consolidated into the server cluster, thus eliminating some
hardware costs
o increased bandwidth from Widener University to aid in processing speeds
o addition of Network Storage Modules to increase storage by one terabyte
o work on installation of PRI lines and voice upgrade to allow for caller ID beginning
with the Education Center building
Virtual K Program
Information about the positive parent survey return responses indicates that many
kindergarten parents are extremely interested in the Virtual K program. Based on the
initial parent meetings, they are eager to begin. Summer training for Patti Linden and
Christa Consadene included the setup of the website and lesson design. Kindergarten
teachers also met over the summer to provide input on curriculum that will be utilized.
Go Live date will be September 17.
Classrooms for the Future Grant Information
Our application for this grant was approved by the state in the amount of $451,637.
Collaboration for this grant by Patti Linden, Steve Taylor, Kim McCann, and Valerie
Burnett succeeded in bringing the largest award to date to the Rose Tree Media School
District. Since the application request was much higher than the award amount, the
application will now need to be revised.
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 2, 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.”
August 23, 2007
September 4, 2007
September 11, 2007
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 September 27, 2007, at
Springton Lake Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
2.
Terminations
a.
Professional - None
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Susan Francek, Support Staff II, Media Elementary,
resignation, effective August 20, 2007.
2.
Sally Phillips, Cafeteria Worker, Springton Lake
Middle School, termination, abandonment of position,
effective August 29, 2007.
3.
Flora Fuller-Smith, Substitute Custodian, termination,
effective August 30, 2007.
4.
Michael Hoffman, Support Staff II, Penncrest High
School, resignation, effective September 14, 2007.
5.
Michael Ehrl, Substitute Custodian, resignation,
effective July 30, 2007.
6.
Matthew
Griglione,
Substitute
Custodian,
termination, effective September 10, 2007.
7.
Emily Petrucci, Support Staff II, Glenwood
Elementary, termination, effective August 27,
2007.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Deana Storey, Special Education Teacher, effective
August 27, 2007 at the annual salary of $43,292,
Bachelor’s/Step 2. Ms. Storey received her Bachelor’s
Degree from West Chester University. She served as
a Long Term Substitute Teacher during the 20062007 school year. She is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School replacing Cynthia Garvin who was
reassigned.
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
2.
Edmond Cubbage, Long Term Substitute English as a
Second Language Teacher, effective September 28,
2007
at
the
annual
salary
of
$42,998,
Bachelor’s/Step1. Mr. Cubbage received his
Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University of
Pennsylvania. He comes to us from Hatboro-Horsham
School District. He is assigned to Penncrest High
School replacing Anjali DelPrato who is on leave.
NOTE: Mr. Cubbage is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Sean Graham, Long Term Substitute Social Studies
Teacher, effective September 10, 2007 at the annual
salary of $47,082, Master’s/Step 1, pro-rated for the
first semester. Mr. Graham received his Bachelor’s
Degree from Penn State University and his Master’s
Degree from Temple University. He is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School for the first semester
replacing Maureen Auerbach who is on leave. NOTE:
Mr. Graham is being hired pending completion of his
pre-employment paperwork.
4.
Linda Cardwell, Career Counselor for the 20072008 school year at the rate of $25.00 per hour.
Ms. Cardwell is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
5.
Recommend the Board recognize Hans Kalbach,
Media Elementary for the attainment of tenure,
effective August 27, 2007.
6.
Maureen Keeney, Long Term Substitute Family
and Consumer Science Teacher, effective
September 18, 2007 at the annual salary of
$42,998, Bachelor’s/Step 1, pro-rated for the first
semester. Ms. Keeney received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Philadelphia University. She is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School
replacing Robin Heckman who is reassigned for
the first semester. NOTE: Ms. Kenney is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Juanita Strowbridge, Secretary I Special Education,
effective September 17, 2007 at the annual salary of
$28,507. Ms. Strowbridge is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School. This is a new position. NOTE:
Ms. Strowbridge is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Nancy McHugh, Cafeteria Worker, effective
September 10, 2007 at the rate of $8.45 per hour. Ms.
McHugh is assigned to Penncrest High School.
NOTE: Ms. McHugh is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Elizabeth Stollsteimer, Support Staff I, effective
September 4, 2007 at the rate of $11.14 per hour. Ms.
Stollsteimer is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary
replacing Terri Flynn who resigned. NOTE: Ms.
Stollsteimer is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
4.
Tawana Reason, Cafeteria Worker, effective
September 28, 2007 at the rate of $8.45 per hour. Ms.
Reason is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
NOTE: Ms. Reason is being hired pending completion
of her pre-employment paperwork.
5.
Eileen Dolan, Support Staff II, effective September
10, 2007 at the rate of $13.06 per hour. Ms. Dolan is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary School replacing
Emily Petrucci who did not return for the 2007-2008
school year. NOTE: Ms. Dolan is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
6.
Isobel Nation, .5 Support Staff II, effective September
17, 2007 at the rate of $13.06 per hour. Ms. Nation is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Belle Patton who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Nation is
being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
7.
Richard Epstein, Support Staff II, effective September
17, 2007 at the rate of $13.06 per hour. Mr. Epstein is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Joseph Cocola who resigned. NOTE: Mr. Epstein is
being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
8.
Amy Zeigler, Support Staff II, effective September 10,
2007 at the rate of $13.06 per hour. Ms. Zeigler is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing Donna
Wilson who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Zeigler is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
9.
Carol Neill, Cafeteria Worker, effective September
21, 2007 at the rate of $8.45 per hour. Ms. Neill
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary. NOTE: Ms.
Neill is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
10.
Recommend the Board approve the following
personnel to serve as Reading Tutors at Media
Elementary School for the 2007-2008 school at the
rate of $14.00 per hour:
Melissa Sabatino
3.
Kathleen Hogan
11.
Mary McConville, Reading Associate for the 20072008 school year at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
Ms. McConville is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
12.
Janet Domingos, Math Associate for the 20072008 school year at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
Ms. Domingos is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
Craig Snyder from 1.0 Music Teacher to .8 Music
Teacher and .2 District Music Coordinator.
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
2.
b.
Alexandra Perilli from .6 Special Education
Teacher to 1.0 Special Education Teacher
effective August 27, 2007. Ms. Perilli is assigned
to Springton Lake Middle School.
Degree Advancement
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel for Degree Advancement and adjust their
salaries accordingly effective August 27, 2007:
Deana Dachiu
Jeffrey Davies
Brian Dougherty
Stacy Gallagher
Paul Graham
Bill Henderson
Veronica Kurash
Tina Loveland-Smith
Laura Mandia
Elishia Arias
Maureen Naylor
Kim Peckman
Felicia Quinzi
DeAnn Scherer
Megan Snyder
James Walls
Lovinda Weaver
Anna Wiegner
Courtney Williams
c.
Master’s Step 3
Master’s Step 5
Master’s Step12
Master’s +40 Step 5
Master’s +20 Step 6
Master’s +20 Step 8
Master’s +40 Step 7
Master’s +40 Step 5
Master’s Step 5
Master’s+40 Step 8
Master’s +40 Step 8
Master’s Step 8
Master’s Step 6
Master’s +40 Step 12
Master’s +20 Step 7
Master’s +60 Step 8
Permanent Step 6
Master’s Step 3
Master’s +40 Step 11
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Rescind appointment of Karen Venuto as Math
Coordinator for Indian Lane Elementary.
2.
Rescind appointment of Stefan Dashkiwsky as
Fitness Club Sponsor for Penncrest High School.
3.
Rescind appointment of Ashley Barr as 8th Grade
Field Hockey Coach for Springton Lake Middle
School.
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Christa Consadene, Communications Coordinator for
the 2007-2008 school year at the annual salary of
$2,700. Ms. Consadene is assigned to the Education
Center.
2.
Robert Casey, Communications Coordinator for the
2007-2008 school year at the annual salary of $2,700.
Mr. Casey is assigned to the Educational Resource
Center.
3.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as New Teacher Mentors for the
2007-2008 school year at the annual salary of $1,015:
Brian Reilly
Megan Snyder
Jean McPheeters
Craig Casner
4.
.5
.5
1.0
.5
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
Rose Tree
Penncrest
Recommend Board approval for the following
Penncrest
personnel
to
serve
Non-Athletic
Supplemental Contracts for the 2007-2008 school
year:
E. Jay
Event Chaperone
L. Kilpatrick Event Chaperone
D. Hoffman Event Chaperone
D. Dachiu Event Chaperone
S. Duffy
Event Chaperone
R. Heckman Event Chaperone
C. Miller
Event Chaperone
M. Crouse Event Chaperone
M. Mohring Fitness Club
P. Murphy All School Musical
J. Verdeur All School Musical
$55 per event
$55 per event
$55 per event
$55 per event
$55 per event
$55 per event
$55 per event
$55 per event
$1,474.00
$1,269.00
$1,072.00
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplementals
5.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Springton Lake personnel to serve Non-Athletic
Supplemental Contracts for the 2007-2008 school
year:
E. Battista (.5) Newspaper
D. Storey
(.5) Newspaper
M. Gilroy
(.5) Student Forum
S. Griffin
(.25) Student Forum
A. Harrison (.25) Student Forum
S. Miller
8th Grade SIGMA
A. Musacchio (.5) 7th Grade Homework Club
A. Musacchio Team Leader 7-3
$1,072.00
$1,072.00
$1,057.50
$ 502.50
$ 502.50
$ 670.00
$ 335.00
$ 804.00
6.
Andre Washington, Math Building Coordinator, Indian
Lane for the 2007-2008 school year at the annual
salary of $2,700.
7.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Springton Lake personnel to serve as Fall Athletic
Coaches:
W. Carr
M. DeLeo
D. Puckett
Asst. Football
7th Grade Girls Soccer
Head Football
$2,278.00
$2,814.00
$3,150.00
8.
Kathy White, DVMSAC Coordinator for the 20072008 school year at the annual salary of $2,700.
This is a district-wide position.
9.
Heather Young, Cheerleading Coach for the 20072008 school year at the annual salary of $2,680.00.
Ms. Young is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School. NOTE: Ms. Young is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
10.
Michael Reese, Geography Club Sponsor for the
2007-2008 school year at the annual salary of
$804.00. Mr. Reese is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts
11.
Patrick Murphy, Service Club Sponsor for the
2007-2008 school year at the annual salary of
$402.00. Mr. Murphy is assigned to Media
Elementary.
12.
Robin Heckman, Springton Lake Middle School,
(.5) New Teacher Mentor for the first semester of
the 2007-2008 school year at the annual salary of
$705.50.
13.
Samantha Abelson, Challenge Program Director,
Penncrest High School, at the annual salary of
$2,280.00.
14.
Paul DelPrato, Incentive Program Director,
Penncrest High School, at the annual salary of
$1,340.00.
15.
Recommend the Board approve the following
Penncrest Personnel to serve as Challenge
Program Mentor’s for the 2007-2008 school year
at the annual salary of $536.00:
B. Cicalese
H. Douglas-Garrett
M. Hart
M. Ludwig
C. Penning
16.
N. Peters
L. Rice-Spring
L. Trimble
K. Walker
M. Woodward
Recommend the Board approve the following
Springton Lake personnel to serve as Fall
Intramural Sponsors at the rate of $27.00 per
hour:
Jackie Baker
T. Bendistis
M. Gumienny
A. Kutney
G. Sycz
John Baker
V. Blair
D. Krugler
B. Laubach
C. Williams
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Salary Correction
1.
e.
Pat Theodore, Technology Assistant II, Springton
Lake Middle School and Andrea Drinkwine,
Technology Assistant II, Penncrest High School
from $43,382 to $43,282. The salaries were
incorrectly reported on the June Board.
Create New Position
1.
Recommend Board approval for the creation of a .5
Support Staff II position for the P.M. Kindergarten at
Rose Tree Elementary.
Background
The afternoon kindergarten class at Rose Tree
Elementary School has exceeded the agreed upon 18
students per class, requiring additional personnel.
2.
f.
Recommend the Board approve the creation of two
Secretary I positions in the Special Ed Department.
One position will be at the Springton Lake Middle
School and the second at Penncrest High School.
Other
1.
Recommend Board approval of the agreement
between Nicholas Williams and Rose Tree Media
School District.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the Handbook for
Food Service Workers effective July 1, 2007 through
June 30, 2009. See Attachment A
3.
Recommend Board approval of the agreement
between Rose Tree Media School District and
Peggy A. Levesque, t/a Reaching Beyond to
provide student relation services at Springton
Lake Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year
at the rate of $59.55 per hour not to exceed
$42,876. See Attachment B
A.
Personnel
3.
General
f.
Other
4.
Recommend Board approval of the following pay
rates which were left off of the June Board:
Mary Rached
B.
$13.45
Policies
1.
Procurement Card Policy #609 – First Read
The Pennsylvania School Business Officials (PASBO) Accounting
Committee has recommended a new and improved investment of
district funds policy. This policy was discussed at the September
Finance Committee Meeting. See Attachment C
C.
Adoption of State Nutritional Guidelines
Recommend the Board fully implement Year One of the
Pennsylvania Department of Education’s new Nutrition Standards
for Competitive Foods in Pennsylvania Schools.
This
recommendation was discussed at the September Pupil Services
Committee Meeting. See Attachment F
ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
D.
Addendum - Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
Sharon Learn, Chief Operations Officer, resignation
November 1, 2007.
Background
Mrs. Learn joined the Rose Tree Media School
District Staff as the Director of Management
Services in 1988. She is resigning after 19 years of
dedicated service to Rose Tree Media School
District.
APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing - None
B.
General
1.
Rose Tree Media Education Foundation
Resolve, that in accordance with the By-Laws of
the Rose Tree Media Education Foundation, Inc.,
Article VIII, Section 7, the Board of School Directors
does hereby dissolve the Rose Tree Media Education
Foundation effective this date; and
Resolve, that in accordance with the Foundation’s
By-Laws at Article I, Section 4, the disposition of the
assets of the Foundation, if any, shall be in
accordance with the provisions set forth therein.
Background
The Finance Committee discussed the RTMEF at the
September Committee Meeting. At that time,
Committee agreed to dissolve the RTMEF in
accordance with the RTMEF By-laws, Article 1,
Section 4 and Article VIII, Section 7. A letter of official
notification was sent to Dr. Meg Barney, Executive
Director.
2.
Delaware County School District Joint
Purchasing Board
Resolve, that the Board appoint Roxanne Schupp as
the primary agent on the Joint Purchasing Board and
appoints Danielle Penza as the alternate agent for the
purpose of voting in the absence of the primary agent.
Background
The Rose Tree Media School District has participated
with the Joint Purchasing Board for many years. The
DCIU has asked for an update to remain current with
those who have been approved by the Delaware
County School District to officially vote at the
meetings.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Change Orders
Change orders are acted upon in accordance with
Resolution 1997- 98 - 124, as approved by
the School Board of Directors on April 23, 1998.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following change
orders:
Paving Work
G. Antonini Construction, Inc.
Springton Lake Middle School
Replacement of unsuitable base.
$40,000
Indian lane Elementary School
$45,000
All of the paving at Indian Lane was added to the
scope of work. Tie trench drain into storm inlet.
Roofing Projects
Weatherproofing Technologies
Rose Tree Elementary
Change in shingle style/color
Replacement of deteriorated roof
sheathing
2
$ 3,048
$ 1,300
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual
Enrollment
Resolve, that the Board approve the attached
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements with Delaware
County Community College and Neumann College for
Dual Enrollment for the 2007-2008 school year. See
Attachments D and E.
Background
The Dual Enrollment program funded by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education enables high
school students to take courses at participating postsecondary 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 and at
Neumann College. The Concurrent Enrollment
Agreements spell 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 will pay a portion of the tuition, fees, and
books. Students and their parents will pay the
remaining portion.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Settlement Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve a settlement agreement
with the parents of G.C.
Background
A disabled child in the district with a serious degenerative
disease receives services through a settlement agreement.
The settlement requires the district fund a trust through the
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) at an
amount of $30,000. Parents must then submit receipts for
qualified educational expenses and therapies for
reimbursement.
6.
Widener University Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the Agreement with
Widener University for a school psychology intern. There is
no cost to the district.
Background
Each year the District provides an internship opportunity for
doctoral level school psychology intern for Widener
University. Our school psychologists provide the supervision
and review all evaluations completed by the intern. There is
no stipend provided for the Widener Intern. This item was
discussed at the September 2007 Pupil Services Committee
Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
Mill Creek School Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve two contracts with the Mill
Creek School for $32,400 each.
Background
Two students attend the Mill Creek School due to special
needs requiring services out side of the District. Tuition for
the 2007-2008 school year is $32,400 for each student. This
item was discussed at the September 2007 Pupil Services
Committee Meeting.
8.
Mercy Rehab Associates Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve to renew the contract with
Mercy Rehab Associates for Physical Therapy. The cost is
$60.32 per hour.
Background
Mercy Rehab Associates provide a physical therapist for
students who require this service as identified on their
Individualized Education Program. The cost of services is
$60.32 per hour. This item was discussed at the September
2007 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
9.
The Institute for Teaching & Learning Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with The Institute
for Teaching and Learning for 24.5 days @ $1485.00 per
day.
Background
The Institute for Teaching and Learning provides reading
consultants who provide 12 days of classroom based
training and classroom coaching, 8 days of onsite data
analysis, and 4.5 day for literacy meetings and In-service
days for our special education literacy initiative. The contract
for 24.5 days @ 1485.00 per day will be funded through our
IDEA federal grant. This item was discussed at the
September 2007 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
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Attachment A
Handbook
For
Food Service Workers
Approved by the Board
of School Directors
For the period
July 1, 2007 through
June 30, 2009
Attachment A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I
GENERAL STATUS
A.
Physical Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
B.
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
C.
Redress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
D.
Resignation and Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II.
HOURS AND LEAVE
A.
Work Schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.
Sick Leave for Personal Illness or Injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C.
Personal Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D.
Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E.
Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
2
2
3
II.
FRINGE BENEFITS
A.
Compulsory Deductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B.
Voluntary Deductions, Full-time Employees Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IV.
WAGES
A.
Hourly Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
B.
Payroll Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
V.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
VI.
NET SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
APPENDIX A - Food Service Salary Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Attachment A
I.
GENERAL STATUS
A.
Physical Examination
All employees newly hired shall be required to take a pre-employment physical
examination and Tine Test at his/her own expense. The results of this
examination shall be made available to the district upon request.
B.
Clearances
All newly hired employees must obtain the following clearances prior to
employment in Rose Tree Media School District.
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Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Clearance
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
FBI Clearance
The Human Resources Department will assist the candidate with the application
process for the above clearances.
C.
Redress
Any employee who feels that he/she has not been treated fairly with regard to the
provisions of this handbook should notify his/her immediate supervisor within one
(1) week. If the matter cannot be resolved informally at that level, the employee is
entitled to a hearing conducted by the Chief Operations Officer, if requested within
thirty (30) days of the original alleged grievance.
D.
Resignation and Discharge
Any employee who expects to resign should provide his/her supervisor with at
least two (2) weeks notice wherever possible. An employee facing discharge is
entitled to a hearing directed by the Director of Management Services if he/she so
requests.
II.
HOURS AND LEAVE
A.
Work Schedules
Cafeteria workers will work all days when student lunches are served and other
days as directed by the Food Service Coordinator.
Work schedules for each employee shall vary from building to building depending
on needs. Exact daily time schedules shall be determined by the Food Service
Coordinators.
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Attachment A
B.
Sick Leave for Personal Illness or Injury
Each employee shall earn 1.0 days of sick leave per month. Accumulation of sick
leave shall be unlimited. Employees working fewer than 5 days per week will have
sick leave pro-rated based on the number of days worked.
Upon termination, full-time workers will be paid for up to 200 days of unused
accumulated sick leave at the rates below. Part-time workers will be prorated at
50% of the full time rate:
1-100 days
101-150 days
151 days and up
C.
$20 per day
$25 per day
$30 per day
Personal Days
Each full-time and part-time regular employee working five (5) days per week shall
be entitled to two (2) paid personal days per year. Employees working less than 5
days will be entitled to 1 personal day per year.
Employees shall be required to complete an application for approval of personal
days at least five (5) working days prior to the date of leave or if it is an
emergency, shall notify the appropriate supervisors as soon as possible and shall
complete the application upon return to work.
No more than ten percent (10%) of the staff in any one building will be granted
personal leave on the same day. In the event that more than ten percent (10%) of
the staff in one building request the same day for personal leave, then the
employees whose applications were submitted earliest to the Food Services
Coordinators will be granted the day requested. In buildings with fewer than ten
(10) employees, no more than one (1) person will be granted personal leave on
the same day.
Unused personal/emergency leave days will be paid to cafeteria employees on
their last pay of the school year.
D.
Classification
1.
Full-time employees - those employees who work five (5) hours or more per
day and/or twenty-five (25) hours or more per week on a regularly
scheduled basis.
2.
Part-time employees - those employees who work less than five (5) hours
per day and/or less than twenty-five (25) hours per week on a regularly
scheduled basis.
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Attachment A
E.
Leaves
Any employee who wishes to request an unpaid leave of absence must do so at
least two (2) weeks in advance. The written request should be made to the Food
Service Coordinators.
III.
FRINGE BENEFITS
A.
B.
Compulsory Deductions
1.
Food Service Coodinators shall receive all compensation/benefits as
outlined in the current ADSUP II agreement.
2.
Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System - For all
employees who work five hundred (500) hours per year.
a.
Description - Mandatory retirement plan to which the employee and
employer contribute during employment. At retirement it provides
several options of monthly payments. Full description of retirement
plan available at the Personnel Office.
b.
Eligibility - All employees who work five hundred (500) hours per
year must participate in the plan.
c.
Cost - Deducted at the rate established by PSERS from all earnings
within the school district.
d.
Recovery of Contribution - If employee terminates before retirement,
he/she may recover the amount of his/her contribution plus interest
from the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement
System. There are other options which may be advantageous. For
reference to these, the Personnel Office should be consulted.
Voluntary Deductions, Full-time Employees Only (5 hours per day or more and 25
hours a week or more).
1.
Medical Insurance - Hospital
a.
Coverage - Effective July 1, 2005, the School District shall offer
the following plans:
1.
2.
(Plan 1) - Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
10/20/70 or equivalent.
(Plan 2) – Independence Blue Cross Blue Personal Choice
10.
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Attachment A
3.
(Plan 3) - Keystone HMO or equivalent.
The School District will pay its share of the applicable
premium for all food service workers who choose Plan 1 and
Plan 3 as set forth in section 1. a. above. All food service
workers who choose Plan 2 above must pay the difference
between the applicable premium of Plan 1 and Plan 2 which
shall be collected through payroll deduction.
b.
Eligibility - All full-time food service workers.
c.
Contributions
All food service workers who are full-time, regular employees will pay
ten percent (10%) of the applicable premium costs for the individual
or family plan coverage during their first three (3) years of
employment with the School District by payroll deduction.
Commencing with the fourth (4th) year of employment and thereafter
all bargaining unit members shall pay the percentage of premium for
each year as hereafter provided.
Bargaining unit members shall contribute to the premium cost of
Personal Choice Option 10/20/70 or equivalent plan at the rate of:
2007-2008
2008-2009
2.
8%
9%
Dental
a.
Contributions
Effective July 1, 2005, each employee shall contribute five dollars
and fifty five cents ($5.55) per month toward the premium cost which
shall be paid through payroll deduction.
b.
Coverage
Basic Delta Dental Plan or equivalent. The School District has
the right to select the insurance carrier.
3.
Dental Supplemental - Oral Surgery
a.
Contributions
Effective July 1, 2005, the School District shall contribute one
hundred percent (100%) of the premium cost for the individual or
family plan coverage.
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Attachment A
b.
Coverage
Oral Surgery (100% ucr)
Prosthetics (50% ucr)
Periodontics (50% ucr)
Delta Dental Oral Surgery Plan or equivalent. The School District
has the right to select the insurance carrier.
4.
Dental Supplemental - Orthodontics
a.
b.
Contributions
1)
Effective July 1, 2001, the School District shall contribute one
hundred percent (100%) of the premium cost for the individual
or family plan coverage.
2)
Effective July 1, 2001, the lifetime orthodontics benefit shall
be increased to one thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600).
Coverage
Delta Dental Orthodontics Plan or equivalent. The School District
has the right to select the insurance carrier.
5.
Vision
a.
Contributions
Effective July 1, 2001, the School District shall contribute the
following amount per month toward the employee’s subscription:
$6.00 per month.
b.
Coverage
Eye Examination and Refraction Service. Vision Benefits of America
Plan or equivalent. The School District has the right to select the
insurance carrier.
6.
Life Insurance
All full-time employees shall receive life insurance coverage, at School
District expense, as follows:
a.
b.
1-2 years of employment
3+ years of employment
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$ 5,000
$10,000
Attachment A
7.
8.
Disability Income Protection
a.
The School District shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of
the employee’s premium cost for all full-time employees who have
successfully completed the probationary period.
b.
Full-time employees during their first two years of employment shall
receive approximately sixty percent (60%), as determined by the
insurance carrier, of monthly salary to a maximum of $1,000 per
month after 30 calendar days of disability. The disability payment
shall continue for one year. Full-time employees, after the
completion of two full years of employment, shall receive payments
until age 65 or until recovery.
c.
An employee may not receive sick pay and disability pay
simultaneously nor sick pay and worker’s compensation pay
simultaneously when out of work because of disability, illness or
injury.
Automobile Insurance
a.
9.
The Board will provide non-ownership liability insurance as the
secondary insurer to supplement the individual’s own insurance for
accidents occurring while on authorized school business.
Cost Containment
a.
Effective July 1, 2005, each employee who chooses not to elect
health and hospital coverage with Rose Tree Media School District
shall receive monthly payments in the amount of $230 per month.
b.
If the employee chooses to reenter the plan, the first reentry shall be
at no cost to the employee. Any subsequent reentry shall cost the
employee twenty-five percent (25%) per month of the premium cost
for one year.
10.
School District reserves the right to change insurance carriers provided the
coverage is equivalent.
11.
Tax Deferred Annuity
a.
Description - A plan whereby an employee may place a portion of his
annual income into an annuity for additional income at retirement.
While he is investing this amount, he does not pay federal income
tax on the contribution. The federal tax on this amount is deferred
until such time as the employee collects his annuity.
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Attachment A
12.
IV.
Eligibility - All employees.
c.
Board Contribution - None.
Each employee will receive an apron and staff shirts from the school.
WAGES
A.
Hourly Rates
1.
B.
Wages will be in accordance with Appendix A.
Payroll Information
1.
V.
b.
Distribution of Pay - Pay days are every other Friday. In the event a pay
day falls on a holiday, the pay day will be advanced to the preceding
workday whenever possible.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Tuition reimbursement will be paid to food service employees on a first come,
first served basis. The annual budget for tuition reimbursement will be a minimum of
1/2% of the Net Share for the prior year. Unused funds may be carried over to the next
year with maximum fund balance not to exceed $6,000. An individual maximum of
$1,000 for undergraduate courses and $1,600 for graduate level courses. Individual
maximums are not guaranteed.
VI.
NET SHARE
Beginning with the 1998-99 school year, 50% of the department’s bottom line will be set
aside for net sharing at the end of the school year. Following the completion of the audit
review in November of each year, 50% of the department’s bottom line will be divided
among all permanent full and part-time employees of the Food Service Department who
worked during the school year which ended on the previous June 30.
Employees must be employed prior to March 30 of the plan year, must be active, at work,
at the time of disbursement and must have received a satisfactory evaluation for the year
to be eligible for participation in the program. Individual awards will be based on the
employee’s total hours worked for the plan year. Employees who retired at the end of the
plan year and who qualify for regular retirement under the PSERS regulations, will be
exempt from the requirement to be active at the time of disbursement.
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Attachment A
APPENDIX A
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOOD SERVICE SALARY STRUCTURE
Class
1
Years of
Description
Service
Substitute
N/A
Experienced Substitute *
N/A
2007-2008
School Year
$9.50/hr
$10.50/hr
2008-2009
School Year
$9.75/hr
$10.75/hr
Cafeteria Trainee
Cafeteria Trainee
$10.00/hr
$10.50/hr
$10.25/hr
$10.75/hr
Regular Cafeteria Worker
$11.00/hr
$11.50/hr
2
0-1
1-2
3
2 plus
4
N/A
Assistant Food Service Coordinator
$11.25/hr
$11.50/hr
5
N/A
Team Leader - Responsible for limited
staff supervision and accountable for
decisions. Must have additional training.
$12.00/hr
$12.50/hr
6
N/A
Food Service Coordinator **
Responsible for staff, food preparation,
and purchasing, etc.
$18.50/hr
$19.00/hr
Anyone hired as a permanent employee anytime prior to March 30th of said year will get credit,
for salary purposes, for a full year of employment.
* Any employee who became a substitute after 2 plus years as regular employee.
** New hires into this category will be paid at 90% of this rate during their first year in the
position, 95% of this rate during their second year in the position and then full rate in the
third and subsequent years in the position.
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Attachment C
No. 625
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
FINANCES
TITLE:
PROCUREMENT CARDS
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
625. PROCUREMENT CARDS
1. Authority
SC 510
The Board approves the use of procurement cards for permissible purchases by
designated employees to improve the efficiency of purchasing activities, reduce
processing expenses, improve controls for small-dollar purchases, and streamline
vendor payment. The Board directs the administration to establish safeguards to
prevent misuse of such cards.
The Board shall purchase adequate insurance coverage for procurement card misuse.
2. Definition
Procurement card - a corporate charge card designed to reduce the cost and
bureaucracy of small-dollar purchases.
3. Delegation of
Responsibility
A list of authorized users of procurement cards shall be maintained in the business
office and shall include employees in designated positions.
All use of procurement cards shall be supervised and monitored on a regular basis by
the Chief Operations Officer or designee who shall ensure the use of such cards is in
accordance with the funds budgeted for this purpose.
Proper accounting measures for the use of procurement cards shall be developed,
distributed, implemented, and monitored by the Chief Operations Officer or
designee.
An employee authorized to use a procurement card shall maintain adequate security
of the card while it is in his/her possession. Under no circumstances may the card be
used by another individual.
4. Guidelines
Each employee using a district procurement card shall sign a card usage agreement
and receive training on applicable policies and procedures.
Procurement cards shall be used only for authorized district purchases and shall not
be used for personal purchases. The district retains the authority to revoke any
procurement card used for unauthorized or personal purposes.
Pol. 317, 417, 517
Violations of this policy by an employee shall result in disciplinary action.
Page 1 of 2
625. PROCUREMENT CARDS - Pg. 2
The established procedure for processing purchases by employees using
procurement cards shall be as follows:
1. Employee deals directly with the vendor.
2. Business office receives the consolidated invoice for payment.
3. Cardholder verifies receipt of purchased items, reconciles the billing statement
with purchases, and attaches receipts.
4. Supervisor reviews statement and signs approval.
The following list includes but is not limited to items authorized for purchase,
without obtaining bids or quotes, by employees using procurement cards:
( x ) Stationery, office supplies.
( x ) Minor repair items.
( x ) Computer parts and accessories.
( x ) Food for use in curriculum.
( x ) Food and specialty items for cafeteria.
(x ) Industrial arts supplies.
( x ) Sheet music.
SC 751, 807.1
Pol. 610, 611
Procurement cards shall not be used to circumvent the required bidding process.
Purchases over $4,000.00 shall require the use of a purchase order in accordance
with established Board policy and procedures.
SC 751, 807.1
Procurement cards shall not be used for purchases that could be anticipated at the
beginning of the school year and would circumvent the required bidding process.
References:
School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 510, 751, 807.1
Board Policy – 317, 417, 517, 610, 611
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Attachment D
Concurrent Enrollment Agreement
This Agreement is entered into by and between Rose Tree Media School District
(hereinafter referred to as the “School District”) and Neumann College. This agreement
sets out the terms and conditions of the dual enrollment program offered by these two
institutions in accordance with Article XVI-B of the Public School Code (hereinafter
“Program”).
Neumann College and the School District do hereby agree to the following:
1. Term
The term of this agreement shall be from August 15, 2007 – June 30, 2008
2. Dual Enrollment Committee
The Dual Enrollment Committee appointed for the term of this Agreement is comprised
of the following individuals:
Veronica Barbato, Rose Tree Media School Board, Chair
Steve Taylor, Rose Tree Media School District, Director of Teaching & Learning for
Secondary Education
Rick Gregg, Penncrest High School, Principal
Susan Evans, Penncrest High School, Assistant Principal
David Harple, Penncrest High School, Building Coordinator for Guidance
Samantha Abelson, Penncrest High School, Teacher
Sally Jo Davis, Parent
Student – to be determined
Mac Given, Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences, Neumann College
Joseph Gillespie, Dean of Education and Human Services, Associate Professor,
Neumann College
Ryan Savitz, Instructor, Mathematics, Neumann College
Frances M. Cubberley, Associate Vice President, Delaware County Community
College
Clayton Railey, Dean of Communications, Arts & Humanities, Delaware County
Community College
3. Student eligibility
A. Students who meet all of the following criteria are qualified to participate in
the program:
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Attachment D
a. The student is a high school junior or senior.
b. The student is making satisfactory progress toward fulfilling applicable
secondary school graduation requirements, as determined by the School
District. The School District will determine satisfactory progress based on
credits earned.
c. The student has scored at least proficient or above on the PSSA math or
reading tests or comparable nationally normed tests.
d. The student demonstrates readiness for college-level coursework in the
intended subject area of study, as determined by Neumann College.
Neumann College will determine readiness based on placement exam
decisions.
e. The student has scored at least a 15 on the placement exam deemed
appropriate by Neumann College for the dual enrollment course to be
taken.
B. Students that do not meet the criteria listed under Section A may be permitted
to enroll in dual enrollment courses if they meet the following alternative
criteria and receive approval from both Neumann College and the School
District:
i. The student is enrolled in the School District as a high school
freshman or sophomore but meets the criteria listed in Section A
above.
C. In order to remain in this program, the student must maintain a secondary
school grade point average of 2.5 in the applicable subject area of study. The
student also must maintain a minimum grade of 2.0 in each dual enrollment
course in which the student is enrolled.
4. Courses offered
The following criteria apply to all courses covered by this Agreement:
1. The courses are non-remedial.
2. The courses are in a core academic subject as defined by the No Child Left
Behind Act of 2001. Core subjects include English, reading or language arts,
mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics,
arts, history and geography.
3. The courses, as offered to dual enrollment students, are identical to those
offered when dual enrollment students are not enrolled, including the use of
identical curriculum, assessments and instructional materials.
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Attachment D
4. The courses enforce prerequisite coursework requirements identical to those
enforced for the courses when dual enrollment students are not enrolled.
5. The course has a strong history of transfer as determined by Neumann
College’s Registrar’s Office.
The following courses shall be offered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement
and Article XVI-B of the Public School Code:
NAME of
COURSE
Intro to Cultural Anthropology
Our Visual Heritage
Studio Art
Art of Silkscreen Printing
Two Dimension Design
Digital Imaging
College Chemistry (lab)
Reading in the Disciplines
Effective Writing w/ Computers
French I
Intermediate French
Modern Europe
Colonial America
Persian/Farsi I
Chinese I
Russian
Africa
Italian I
Intermediate Italian
Introductory Statistics
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Ethics
Intro to Philosophy
Physics I (lab)
Astronomy
American Political Process
General Psychology
Principles of Sociology
Spanish I
Intermediate Spanish
PENNCREST
EQUIVALENT
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Chemistry I
Advanced
Communications
Advanced
Composition
French I
French II
Modern Europe
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Intro to Statistics
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Elective
Philosophy
Physics I
Elective
American
Government
Elective
Elective
Spanish I
Spanish II
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COLLEGE
CREDITS
COSTS
Books
Total Costs
123.75
542.75
50.00
469.00
39.99
458.99
2.99
421.99
49.99
468.99
0
419.00
16.00
575.00
75.00
494.00
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
Tuition
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$559
$419
3.0
$419
59.25
478.25
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
160.75
160.75
94.25
96.50
38.00
74.25
124.50
40.00
145.00
145.00
119.00
117.50
81.00
78.00
78.75
111.50
107.75
78.50
579.75
579.75
513.25
515.50
457.00
493.25
543.50
459.00
564.00
564.00
538.00
536.50
500.00
497.00
497.75
530.50
526.75
497.50
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
$419
$419
$419
$419
70.25
78.25
165.50
165.50
489.25
497.25
584.50
584.50
Attachment D
Students enrolled in any of these courses are responsible for their own transportation.
The maximum number of dual enrollment students to be enrolled in any of these courses
in the 2007-2008 school year is 5.
5. Student Credit
Students will not be allowed to enroll in more than 24 postsecondary credits through dual
enrollment.
In order to successfully complete a course listed in this Agreement, students must earn a
minimum grade of 2.0.
The School District will award credit for and recognize courses that are successfully
completed under this Agreement as fulfilling the graduation requirements identified
above.
Neumann College will award postsecondary credit to students who successfully complete
courses identified in this Agreement as identified above. Neumann College will
transcript this credit in a manner similar to other students who take a course at this
institution. If a dual enrollment student becomes a regularly enrolled student at Neumann
College following graduation from secondary school, Neumann College shall recognize
those credits as applying to the student’s degree requirements as it would for any
regularly enrolled postsecondary student who took the courses.
6. Promotional material:
A. Neumann College agrees to make a college-ready presentation in each dual
enrollment course on campus once per semester. This presentation will include
information on how to prepare a college application, how to apply for financial
aid and a voluntary campus tour. Application fees for Neumann College for
students in dual enrollment courses for the School District will be waived.
B. The School District will commit to displaying information on Neumann College
in the counseling suite and will work with Neumann College admissions to
organize a school wide presentation for parents at Penncrest High School on dual
enrollment that will include representatives from Neumann College.
7. Additional Administrative Responsibilities
The following people will be responsible for the tasks listed below:
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Attachment D
A. Registration: Neumann College will supply Penncrest High School counselors
with the necessary course registration materials by March 1st and October 1st for
the following semester. Penncrest High School Counselors will return completed
course registrations by April 1st and November 1st respectively.
B. Record Keeping: For any year for which there are graduates from Rose Tree
Media School District who enroll in Neumann College, Neumann College will
provide aggregate data on the following data points. Neumann College’s
Registrar’s Office will keep comprehensive records of courses taken and grades
received by dual enrollment students. Neumann College will submit an end-ofyear report to the School District by July 1st of each year.
a. This report will include:
i. Number of students applied, accepted, and enrolled
ii. Average GPA in Math and English
iii. Courses during 1st year
iv. Number placed in remedial courses
v. Number returned sophomore year
vi. End of sophomore year GPA
C. Progress Reports: Neumann College’s faculty members will provide a student
progress report to the student and the School District counselors eight weeks into
the course and before the withdrawal date. Students receiving below a D will be
automatically withdrawn from the course. A refund for a School District student
withdrawal will be remitted to the School District minus fees, textbook and
withdrawal fees.
D. Fiscal Transactions: An invoice for allowable costs will be sent to the School
District by November 1 and March 1 of each year. The School District will
complete payment of this invoice prior to the beginning of the following academic
semester.
E. Textbooks: Neumann College commits to using the same textbook in math and
science courses for two-year periods, as long as the textbooks are being used in
any sections of the dual enrollment course.
F. Counseling: Neumann College commits to identify one academic counselor in
the Academic Counseling Center to be the contact for School District students.
This person will aid students in locating the necessary resources to be successful
in their dual enrollment courses.
G. Library Privileges: Neumann College will grant School District students taking 9
credits full library privileges.
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Attachment D
Signature Page
Rose Tree Media School District and Neumann College agree not to unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, or disability
in any undertaking pursuant to this agreement.
For the School District:
-----------------------------------------------------------Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Nancy Mackrides, President, Board of School Directors
Date:
Neumann College:
-----------------------------------------------------------Date:
Rosalie M. Mirenda, D.N.Sc.
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Attachment E
Concurrent Enrollment Agreement
This Agreement is entered into by and between Rose Tree Media School District and Delaware
County Community College. This agreement sets out the terms and conditions of the dual
enrollment program offered by these two institutions in accordance with Article XVI-B of the
Public School Code (hereinafter “Program”).
Delaware County Community College and the Rose Tree Media School District do hereby agree
to the following:
1. Term
The term of this agreement shall be from August 15, 2007 – June 30, 2008
2. Dual Enrollment Committee
The Dual Enrollment Committee appointed for the term of this Agreement is comprised of the
following individuals:
Veronica Barbato, Rose Tree Media School Board, Chair
Steve Taylor, Rose Tree Media School District, Director of Teaching & Learning for
Secondary Education
Rick Gregg, Penncrest High School, Principal
Susan Evans, Penncrest High School, Assistant Principal
David Harple, Penncrest High School, Building Coordinator for Guidance
Samantha Abelson, Penncrest High School, Teacher
Sally Jo Davis, Parent
Student – to be determined
Mac Given, Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences, Neumann College
Joseph Gillespie, Dean of Education and Human Services, Associate Professor, Neumann
College
Ryan Savitz, Instructor, Mathematics, Neumann College
Frances M. Cubberley, Associate Vice President, Delaware County Community College
Clayton Railey, Dean of Communications, Arts & Humanities, Delaware County Community
College
3. Student eligibility
A. Students who meet all of the following criteria are qualified to participate in the
program:
a. The student is a high school junior or senior.
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b. The student is making satisfactory progress toward fulfilling applicable secondary
school graduation requirements, as determined by the Rose Tree Media School
District. The Rose Tree Media School District will determine satisfactory
progress based on credits earned. Delaware County Community College will
make final determination regarding a student’s academic ability and readiness for
college-level course work.
c. The student has scored at least Basic or above on the PSSA math or reading tests
or comparable nationally normed tests.
d. The student scores at least in the 50th percentile on nationally-normed tests.
B. Students that do not meet the criteria listed under Section A may be permitted to
enroll in dual enrollment courses if they meet the following alternative criteria and
receive approval from both Delaware County Community College and the Rose Tree
Media School District:
i. The student is enrolled in the Rose Tree Media School District as a high
school freshman or sophomore but meets the criteria listed in Section A
above.
C. In order to remain in this program, the student must maintain a secondary school
grade point average of 2.5 in the applicable subject area of study. The student also
must maintain a minimum grade of 2.0 in each dual enrollment course in which the
student is enrolled.
4. Courses offered
The following criteria apply to all courses covered by this Agreement:
1. The courses are non-remedial.
2. The courses are in a core academic subject as defined by the No Child Left Behind
Act of 2001. Core subjects include English, reading or language arts, mathematics,
science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history and
geography.
3. The courses, as offered to dual enrollment students, are identical to those offered
when dual enrollment students are not enrolled, including the use of identical
curriculum, assessments and instructional materials.
4. The courses enforce prerequisite coursework requirements identical to those enforced
for the courses when dual enrollment students are not enrolled.
5. The course has a strong history of transfer as determined by Delaware County
Community College’s Registrar’s Office.
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Attachment E
The following courses shall be offered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and
Article XVI-B of the Public School Code:
NAME of
COURSE
Art and Child Development
Art History I
Drawing
Painting
Watercolor Paint
B/W Photography I
B/W Photography II
General Chemistry (w/ lab)
English Composition II
German I
Western Civilization I
Introduction to World
Religions
Italian I
Intermediate Algebra
Modern College Math I
Elementary Calculus
College Algebra & Trig I
Calculus I
Intro to Philosophy
Intro to Astronomy
Geology
College Physics I
University Physics
American National
Government
General Psychology
Intro to Nanotechnology
Sociology of Marriage and
the Family
Human Relations
Intro to Sociology
Social Problems
Spanish I
COLLEGE
CREDITS
PENNCREST
EQUIVALENT
Fees
$119
$104
$119
$119
$119
$134
$134
$172
$104
COSTS
Books
$121
$115
$30
$18
$20
$96
$39
$190
$175
Elective
Elective
Drawing
Painting
Elective
Photography I
Photography II
Chemistry I
Advanced
Composition
German I
Elective
Elective
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
Tuition
$261
$261
$261
$261
$261
$261
$261
$348
$261
Total Costs
$501
$480
$410
$398
$400
$491
$434
$710
$540
3.0
3.0
3.0
$261
$261
$261
$104
$104
$104
$155
$90
$152
$520
$455
$517
Elective
Algebra II
Elective
Intro to Calculus
Algebra II
1 Calculus
Philosophy
Elective
Elective
Physics I
AP Physics
American
Government
Elective
Elective
Elective
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
5.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
$261
$261
$261
$348
$261
$435
$261
$261
$348
$348
$348
$261
$104
$104
$104
$132
$104
$160
$104
$104
$172
$172
$172
$104
$175
$142
$127
$120
$140
$175
$143
$118
$152
$156
$281
$157
$540
$507
$492
$600
$505
$770
$508
$483
$672
$676
$801
$522
3.0
3.0
3.0
$261
$261
$261
$104
$134
$104
$145
$30
$119
$510
$425
$484
Elective
Elective
Elective
Spanish I
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
$261
$261
$261
$261
$104
$104
$104
$104
$126
$108
$98
$180
$491
$473
$463
$545
Students enrolled in any of these courses are responsible for their own transportation.
The maximum number of dual enrollment students to be enrolled in any of these courses in the
2007-2008 school year is 10.
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B. Student Credit
Students will not be allowed to enroll in more than 16 postsecondary credits through dual
enrollment.
In order to successfully complete a course listed in this Agreement, students must earn a
minimum grade of 2.0.
The Rose Tree Media School District will award credit for and recognize courses that are
successfully completed under this Agreement as fulfilling the graduation requirements identified
above.
Delaware County Community College will award postsecondary credit to students who
successfully complete courses identified in this Agreement as identified above. Delaware
County Community College will transcript this credit in a manner similar to other students who
take a course at this institution. If a dual enrollment student becomes a regularly enrolled student
at Delaware County Community College following graduation from secondary school, Delaware
County Community College shall recognize those credits as applying to the student’s degree
requirements as it would for any regularly enrolled postsecondary student who took the courses.
C. Promotional material:
a.
Delaware County Community College agrees to make sure that each dual
enrollment student receives appropriate information on the admissions and registration
process, as well as assistance with the financial aid process should s/he decide to continue
at the Community College after high school graduation. Application fees for Delaware
County Community College for students in dual enrollment courses for the Rose Tree
Media School District will be waived.
b.
The Rose Tree Media School District will commit to displaying information on
Delaware County Community College in the counseling suite and will work with
Delaware County Community College admissions to organize a school wide presentation
for parents at Penncrest High School on dual enrollment that will include representatives
from Delaware County Community College.
D. Additional Administrative Responsibilities
The following people will be responsible for the tasks listed below:
A. Registration: Delaware County Community College will supply Penncrest High School
counselors with the necessary course registration materials by April 1st and October 1st
for the following semester. Penncrest High School Counselors will return completed
course registrations by May 1st and November 1st respectively.
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B. Record Keeping: For any year for which there are graduates from Rose Tree Media
School District who enroll in Delaware County Community College, Delaware County
Community College will provide aggregate data on the following data points. Delaware
County Community College Registrar’s Office will keep comprehensive records of
courses taken and grades received by dual enrollment students. Delaware County
Community College will submit an end-of-year report to the Rose Tree Media School
District by July 1st of each year.
a. This report will include:
i. Number of students applied, accepted, and enrolled
ii. Average GPA in Math and English
iii. Courses during 1st year
iv. Number placed in remedial courses
v. Number returned sophomore year
vi. End of sophomore year GPA
C. Fiscal Transactions: An invoice for allowable costs will be sent to the Rose Tree Media
School District by December 1 and May 1 of each year. The Rose Tree Media School
District will complete payment of this invoice prior to the beginning of the following
academic semester.
D. Counseling: Delaware County Community College commits to identify one academic
counselor to be the contact for Rose Tree Media School District students. This person
will aid students in locating the necessary resources to be successful in their dual
enrollment courses.
E. Library Privileges: Delaware County Community College will grant Rose Tree Media
School District students full library privileges.
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Attachment E
Signature Page
Rose Tree Media School District and Delaware County Community College agree not to
unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, or
disability in any undertaking pursuant to this agreement.
For the School District:
-----------------------------------------------------------Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Nancy Mackrides, President, Board of School Directors
Date:
Delaware County Community College:
-----------------------------------------------------------Jerome S. Parker, President
Date:
-----------------------------------------------------------Virginia M. Carter, Provost
Date:
-----------------------------------------------------------Frances M. Cubberley, Associate Vice President
Date:
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