ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
May 24, 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
May 24, 2007
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
III.
B.
C.
Folcroft VoTech Students and Dr. Darla Glantz –
Stefanie Palmore, Anthony Sabatelli, John Devine, and Howard Green
Fullbright Exchange Program – Joann Mrozoski
For Recognition: Road-E-O Bus Safety Competition
Pat Barlow, Linda Cunningham, Bonnie D’Ignazio, Harry Gambrilll, Charlie
Hall, Ron Jones, Lynn Krauss, Phil and Kyle Quinzi, Yvonne Shaw, Cheryl
Sindoni, Richard Taylor, and Betty Tinsley
Highlighting Art Instruction in RTM - Video
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of April 26, 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.
Classified Change
b.
Sabbatical Leave
c.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
d.
Supplemental Contracts
e.
Other
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Club – Penn State
2.
Penncrest High School Volleyball Team – West Virginia
3.
Penncrest Cheerleading Camp – Olyphant, PA
4.
Penncrest Boys Basketball Team – St. Joseph’s University
5.
Penncrest High School
2007-2008 Revised Calendar – Attachment A
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Nominations
a.
Professional
Finance
A.
Purchasing (None)
B.
General
1.
Proposed Final Budget Authorization
2.
2006-2007 Tuition Rates and Estimated 2007-2008 Tuition Rates
3.
DCIU Election of Intermediate Unit Board Members
4.
Delaware County Intermediate Unit 2007-08 Budget
5.
Delaware County Intermediate Unit 2007-08 Special Education
Funding and Service Agreement
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
C.
D.
XI.
Delaware County Intermediate 2007-08 Vocational Technical
Schools Budget
Change Orders
Interquest Canine Detection Services Contract
Child Guidance Resource Center
Easter Seals Disability Services
Timothy School Contract Extended School Year Services
Total Approach Contract Extended School Year Services
Visual Sound Services Agreement – Attachment B
Financials for April 2007
Bill Lists for April 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 June 21, 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
April 27, 2007
Minutes of the April 26, 2007 Legislative Meeting
I. Call to Order
Roll Call
Board Members in Attendance:
Nancy Mackrides, Board President
Veronica Barbato
Linda Fox, Vice President
William O’Donnell
Nancy Fronduti
Stacey Benson
Jeffrey Pettit
William Campbell
William Montgomery
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Board Members:
Mike Peche
Also in attendance:
Denise Kerr, Super. of Schools
Meg Barney, R&D Specialist
Ken Batchelor, Principal, Penncrest
Pete Barry, Ass’t. Principal, SLMS
Pat Barta, Supv. Special Ed. Elem.
Bill Bennett, Principal, ILE
Anne Callahan, Dir. of Human Resources
Bernadette Dacanay, Home & School Vis.
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
Joanne Horan, Asst. Principal SLMS
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MaryBeth Hoffman, Occup. Therapist
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Management Sys. Admin
Bonnie Kinsler, Acting Transp. Dir.
Patti Linden, Dir. of Tech. & Infor.
John Lohn, Ass’t. Principal, PCHS
Anthony Lombardo, Assess. Info. Sci.
Sharon Learn, Board Secretary
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Specialist
Sandra Shacklady White, Supv. Spec.
Educ. Pupil Services
Ellen Sosangelis, Principal, RTE
Steve Taylor, Dir. Teaching & Learning
Secondary Educ.
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
4/26/07
The Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School
District was held on Thursday, April 26, 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.
B.
C.
Special Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2007
Legislative Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2007
Bid Opening Minutes of April 16, 2007
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 101
Resolve, that the Board approve the Special Meeting Minutes of
March 22, 2007, the Legislative Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2007, and
the Bid Opening Minutes of April 16, 2007.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
II.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Patrick Murphy – National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teacher
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 102
Resolve, that the Board recognize Patrick Murphy, who was selected by
former students for having the greatest influence on their lives.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
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IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Student Led Conferences at Elementary School Level
Reports
A.
B.
C.
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of April 26, 2007
Superintendent’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
April 26, 2007
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of April 26, 2007
Mrs. Fox moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 103
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Tax Appeals:
Vincent Martini – Years 2006-2007
Scott/Julie Robinson – Year 2007
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES: , Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN: Nancy Mackrides
D.
VI.
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
C.
VII.
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of April 26, 2007
RTMEA – None
RTM Education Foundation – Dr. Meg Barney, Exec. Director
Healthy Communities Initiative - Dana Ryker
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to three minutes each)
A.
Rose Tree Media Residents
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VIII.
Old Business
A.
Policies
1.
2.
Policy #202 Non Resident Students – Second Reading
Policy #209 Health Examinations – Second Reading
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 104
Resolve, that the Board approve Policy #202 Non Resident Students.
See Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of April 26, 2007.
Further resolve, that the Board approve Policy #209 Health
Examinations. See Attachment B in Official Legislative Minutes of
April 26, 2007.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
Professional
Non-Instructional
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 105
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel
section:
Professional
1.
Linda Berkowitz, Spanish Teacher, Penncrest High
School, retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
2.
Sharon Bretherick, 5th Grade Teacher, Rose Tree
Elementary, retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
3.
Ed Dale, Math Teacher, Penncrest High School,
retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
4.
Gail Diksa, World Language Teacher and Coordinator,
Penncrest High School, retirement, effective June 30,
2007.
5.
Paul
Forberger,
Reading
Teacher,
Glenwood
Elementary, retirement, effective June 30. 2007.
6.
Stephanie Gauzza, Speech and Language Teacher,
Glenwood Elementary, retirement, effective June 30,
2007.
7.
Mary Hamill, Language Arts Teacher, Penncrest High
School, retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
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A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations - continued
a.
Professional
8.
Judy Hughes, Kindergarten Teacher, Indian
Elementary, retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
9.
Cathy Lamont, 8th Grade Math Teacher, Springton Lake
Middle School, retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
10.
Peggy Levesque, Dean of Students, Springton Lake
Middle and Penncrest High Schools, retirement, effective
June 30, 2007.
11.
Pam Mitchell, 5th Grade Teacher, Rose Tree Elementary,
retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
Gay Moyer, Librarian, Penncrest High School, retirement,
effective June 30, 2007.
12.
Lane
13.
Karen Owsley, Special Education Language Arts
Teacher, Springton Lake Middle School, retirement,
effective June 30, 2007.
14.
Nancy Palmo, Guidance Counselor, Indian
Elementary, retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
15.
June Palomba, 8th Grade Social Studies teacher,
Springton Lake Middle School, retirement, effective June
30, 2007.
16.
Walter Read, Chemistry Teacher, Penncrest High
School, retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
17.
Judy Roman, Language Arts Teacher, Penncrest High
School, retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
18.
Carol Schmitt, Language Arts/ Reading Teacher,
Penncrest, retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
19.
Robert Schwartz, Special Education Math Teacher,
Penncrest, retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
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Lane
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations - continued
Non-Instructional
1.
Nancy Silveri-Somers, Food Service Worker, resignation,
effective March 13, 2007.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the, Chair
the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato,
Linda Fox, William O’Donnell, Nancy
Fronduti, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional – None
Non-Instructional
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 106
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel
section:
1.
Alisha Moreland, Food Service Worker, effective April 11,
2007, at the rate of $8.45 per hour. Ms. Moreland is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Tina
Stevenson who is now a substitute. NOTE: Ms. Moreland
is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
2.
Timothy Kershaw, Jr., Personal Instructional Assistant,
Support Staff II, effective April 12, 2007 at the rate of
$12.81 per hour. Mr. Kershaw is assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary. NOTE: Mr. Kershaw is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Glen Long, Courier, effective April 23, 2007 at the rate of
$12.46 per hour. Mr. Long is assigned to the Education
Center replacing Mabel Deldeo who was reassigned.
NOTE: Mr. Long is being hired pending completion of his
pre-employment paperwork.
4.
Recommend the Board approve the following personnel
to serve as Substitute Maintenance Workers, effective
May 15, 2007 at the rate of $12.00 per hour:
Nicholas Cresta
Robert Lorenz
Charles Riley
William McMenamin
5.
Kristofer Grossi
William Preddy
Connor McCormick
Diane Steward, will serve as a substitute custodian in
addition to her duties as a Cafeteria Worker, at the rate of
$12.00 per hour, effective March 27, 2007.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
Non-Instructional
6.
Janet Thompson, Cafeteria Worker, effective April 27,
2007 at the rate of $8.45 per hour. Ms. Thompson is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing Elaine
Krynski who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Thompson is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
7.
Kelli Trusty, Substitute Cafeteria Worker, effective April
16, 2007 at the rate of $8.35 per hour. NOTE: Ms. Trusty
is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
8.
Larry Powell will serve as a Substitute Maintenance
Worker in addition to his full time evening custodian
position, effective April 17, 2007, at the rate of $12.00 per
hour.
9.
Lisa Drake, Cafeteria Worker, effective April 27, 2007, at
the rate of $8.45 per hour. Ms. Drake is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Nancy Somers who
resigned. NOTE: Ms. Drake is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
William Miller from New Bus Driver to Regular Full-Time
Bus Driver effective February 28, 2007.
2.
Mildred Jacobs from Substitute Custodian to Custodian
effective April 9, 2007 at the rate of $13.14 per hour. Ms.
Jacobs is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Paulette Goolsby who was reassigned.
3.
Tina Stevenson from Regular Part-Time Cafeteria
Worker to Substitute Cafeteria Worker, effective March
30, 2007.
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A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
4.
b.
Sabbatical Leave
1.
c.
d.
Benefits Clerk from Office Clerk III, Rose Tree Media
School District Secretarial and Educational Support
Personnel Association to Benefits Clerk, Confidential
position, effective May 1 2007. This position will be part
of the Administrative Assistants and Confidential
Secretaries meet and discuss group.
Carley Dillon has requested a sabbatical leave for the
purpose of Professional Development. Leave will
commence August 27, 2007 and terminate June 23,
2008.
Leave of Absence
1.
JoAnn Mrozoski has requested a paid leave of absence
to participate in the Fulbright Teacher exchange Program
for the 2007-2008 school year.
2.
Kathleen Geary has requested an unpaid leave of
absence for the purpose of child rearing commencing
March 21, 2007 and terminating June 30, 2007.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Katherine Robinson, Glenwood Elementary Student
Embassador Club Instructor for the 2006-2007 school
year at the annual salary of $129.00.
2.
Christine Sommer, Rose Tree Elementary Student
Embassador Club Instructor for the 2006-2007 school
year at the annual salary of $129.00.
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A.
Personnel
B.
General
e.
Salary Change
1.
Michael Mohring, salary correction to Bachelor’s/ Step 3,
$42,038, effective August 28, 2006. Mr. Mohring’s salary
was incorrectly reported on the June Board.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato,
Linda Fox, William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti,
Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
2.
3.
4.
Pennsylvania Music Education All State Choral Festival – Hershey, PA
Penncrest Boys PIAA State Track Championship - Shippensburg
University.
Penncrest Girls PIAA State Track Championship –
Shippensburg University
Penncrest Girls PIAA State Track Championship – Shippensburg
University
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 107
Resolve, that the Board approve the following overnight trips:
1.
Pennsylvania Music Education All State Choral Festival –
Hershey, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the
Pennsylvania Music Education All State Choral Festival in
Hershey, PA.
2.
Penncrest Boys PIAA State Track Championship Shippensburg University.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip
to the Boys PIAA State Track Championships at
Shippensburg University.
3.
Penncrest Girls PIAA State Track Championship –
Shippensburg University
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the
Girls PIAA State Track Championships at Shippensburg
University.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
4.
Penncrest Science Olympiad State Championship – Juanita
College
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the
Science Olympiad State Championships in Juniata College,
Huntingdon, PA.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato,
Linda Fox, William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti,
Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
C.
2006-2007 Revised Calendar
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 108
Resolve, that the Board approve the change of the last days of school
from June 21 to June 19, 2007 for students and from June 22, to June
20, 2007 for staff.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
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IX.
New Business
D.
Addendum – Personnel
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 109
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel Addendum:
1.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Eric Bucci, Assistant Principal, effective
August 27, 2007, at an annual salary of
$100,900. Mr. Bucci received his Bachelor’s
Degree from West Chester University and his
Master’s Degree from Wilkes University. He
comes to RTMSD from Coatesville Area School
District where he served as Assistant Principal
in the middle school for the past year. He is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
John Lohn who is retiring. NOTE: Mr. Bucci is
being hired pending completion of his
pre-employment paperwork.
The aforegoing resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica
Barbato, Linda Fox, William O’Donnell,
Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell,
William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
Mr. O’Donnelli moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 -110
Resolve, that the Board approve the following bid awards:
Springton Lake and Rose Tree Elementary
Paving
G. Antonini Construction, Inc.
$149,250.00
Penncrest High School - Chemical Storage Room
General Construction
L. J. Paoelella Construction
$42,560.00
Electrical Construction
McGoldrick Electric
$10,013.00
Mechanical Construction
Premier Mechanical
$80,900.00
Storage Sheds
Rick Sheds
$20,827.00
Glenwood - Shed, $6,277.00; Delivery, $50.00;
Bob Cat to remove dirt, haul away dirt, and install 6" of stone and level
site, $2,500.00; for a total of $8,827.00
Indian Lane – Shed $4,332.00; Delivery, $50.00; Remove 20 ft tall pine
tree, remove stump, remove 13 ft. of curbing, $1,950.00; for a total of
$6,332.
Penncrest – Shed, $3,968.00; Delivery, $50.00; Bob Cat to dig
outside, removed 13’ of concrete curbing and stone the area,
$1,650.00; for a total of $5,668.00.
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards (cont’d)
School Buses
Two (2) 48-Passenger Conventional School Buses
Four(4) 72-Passenger Conventional School Buses
Wolfington Body Company, Inc. - $406,316
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
B.
General
1.
Audit for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006 - Pam Baker, CPA
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Campbell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 111
Resolve, that the Board acknowledge receipt of the
Independent Auditors’ Report, Management Discussion and
Analysis, and Basic Financial Statements for Fiscal year
ended June 30, 2006.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
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X.
Finance
A.
General
2.
Change Orders
Mr. Pettit moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 112
Resolve, that the Board approve the following change orders:
Allstates Mechanical
Change Order No. 5R … $4,500 for labor increase due to
delay for Allstates Mechanical, Ltd. and its sub contractors.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Linda
Fox,
William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey
Benson, Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell,
William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
3.
Berkheimer Client Outsourcing Contract
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 113
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Berkheimer
Client Outsourcing in the amount of $9,218.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
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C.
D.
Financials for March 2007
Bill Lists for March 2007
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 114
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
Financial Reports
March
March
March
March
D.
2007
2007
2007
2007
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
March 2007
General Fund Bill List
$ 5,442,656.75
March 2007
Imprest Fund Bill List
$
3,534.00
March 2007
Capital Fund Bill List
$
52,166.26
March 2007
McGaughery Higgins Fund Bill List
$
7,175.52
March 2007
Construction Bill List
March 2007
Future Refunding 1993 Issue
$
12,853.49
March
2007
Bond Series 2003 Bill list
$
94,589.92
March 2007
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
54,006.63
March 2007
Activities/Special Revenue Fund $
33, 788.88
$
25,185.50
$ 5,725,956.95
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
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X. Adjournment
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 115
following
Resolve, there being no further business to come before the Board, the
adjourned.
meeting
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
William O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS:
None
__________________
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Folcroft VoTech Students: Stefanie Palmore, Anthony Sabatelli
and John Devine
Resolve, that the Board recognize Stefanie, Anthony, and John
for their participation and second place win in the Philadelphia
Flower Show.
Background
Stefanie, Anthony, John and a former Penncrest student Howard
Green, participated in this years’ Philadelphia Flower Show
representing Folcroft and Penncrest High School. They took
second place in the schools category with Temple University
taking first place.
This is the first time Folcroft students
participated in the Flower Show.
B.
Joann Mrozoski – Fulbright Scholar
Resolve, that the Board recognize Joann Mrozoski for being
accepted as a participant in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange
Program.
Background
The purpose of the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program is to
help promote mutual understanding between the people of the
United States and the people of other countries through
educational exchange. Teachers and administrators have the
opportunity to live and work abroad by exchanging positions with
educators from similar institutions in more than twenty countries.
Fulbright exchange teachers exchange positions with foreign
teachers for an academic year. By living and working in the
cultures of their host countries, they gain an understanding and
appreciation of the similarities and the differences between
nations.
C.
For Recognition: Road-E-O Competition
Background
The Ninth Annual School Bus Safety Competition was held in
May. Fifty participants from eight school districts from all over
Delaware County participated. Two Rose Tree Media School bus
drivers made the top seven places and will be going to the State
Finals in June at Penn State Main Campus. Harry Gambrel and
Bonnie D’Ignazio both placed. Yvonne Shaw and Charlie Hall
also participated. Sharon and Richard Learn, Cheryl Sindone,
Ron Jones, Phil and Kyle Quinzi were judges, and Linda
Cunningham and Betty Tinsley were on the sideline rooting for the
team.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – May 2007
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Second Grade Lily Pad celebrated National Poetry Month by having a Poet “Tea.”
Mr. Dougherty, Faculty, staff members and visitors were invited to share their favorite
poems, and the students shared their original work with family and friends. The students
published their original work in a Poetry Anthology Booklet.
Glenwood’s second grade students, parents and teachers went to the Tyler Arboretum to
visit the Lenape and Butterfly exhibits, which are aligned with our Social Studies and
Science curriculum. The Lenape exhibits showed the pride of the Native American tribe.
The students were “transformed” into 17th Century Lenape boys and girls and learned
about the foods, clothes and shelter the Lenapes used. Students were able to compare
and contrast their lifestyles to those of the average Lenape child. At the Butterfly exhibits,
the children had interactive lessons on the Life Cycle, migration practices, and habitat of
the butterfly. The students pretended to be butterflies who dealt with the various threats in
society, natural and man-made that affected the survival of the insect. The students
enjoyed participating in both programs and it reinforced second grade curricular concepts.
The Lily Pad completed a WebQuest to learn about the cultures of Native Americans.
This Webquest, created by Mrs. Grace-Green, used children’s websites, Kidspiration,
Microsoft Word and Microsoft powerpoint as teaching aides. As the students explored the
various activities in this WebQuest, they studied the Native American’s beliefs, their
lifestyles, how important the earth and nature were to them. The students researched
tribes, and gave a powerpoint presentation, using the LCD projector acquired by an
application to the Technology Department last fall.
The Second Grade celebrated National Teach Children to Save day. Volunteers from
Nova Savings Bank came to each class to discuss the history of money and the
importance of saving money and other concepts that are aligned with our social studies
economics unit. The students assembled and decorated cardboard banks so that each
child could start saving for the future.
The third grade visited the Franklin Institute this month. While we were there we
extended our study of the Solar System in the Space Exploration room. We also
extended our study of the human body in the Giant Heart room. Late in the month, we
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also visited the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation to enrich our study of Pennsylvania. We
were fascinated to learn about the daily chores of children in the 1800s.
Just a note from the music room to remind you that Glenwood’s Spring Concert will be
held on Monday, May 21st at 7:30 PM, in Glenwood’s cafeteria. The theme for this
concert is “Music Touches Lives.” The fifth graders have prepared a variety of music,
from Ragtime to Broadway. The sounds of singing, boomwhackers and handbells will fill
the air. There will be an in-school concert for Glenwood students on Tuesday, May 22nd
at 2:00 PM. Parents who cannot attend the evening performance are welcome to attend
this afternoon assembly. I hope you will mark your calendars so you will be able to
attend, what I know, will be an outstanding performance.
Fifth grade AGP students from Glenwood participated in the Enviro-Challenge sponsored
by Penncrest’s Envirothon teams at Ridley Creek State Park. There were 11 fifth grade
teams from the school district at the contest. The students prepared by studying on their
own time. Glenwood Elementary School had one team of six students on the team. The
categories for the contest included Aquatics; Alternative Energy Sources; Soil; Wildlife;
and Forestry. Each student was designated as an expert in one area and as a team,
students answered questions at stations from each category.
The Glenwood Team, The CABAJAZ, won the first place award for Alternative Energy
Sources with a great deal of help from team member John McLaughlin.
In May, many grade levels received newly purchased novels. The novels were well
received by the students who enjoyed reading quality literature that they could discuss
with their classmates. In addition, teachers were pleased with the novels because they
could better differentiate reading instruction.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mid April was the start of MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing for students in
grades 2 through 5 at Indian Lane. Similar testing was done in the fall. Using MAP tests
will help us determine student’s instructional level and to measure academic growth from
year to year in the areas of mathematics and reading. Following this spring testing
period, parents will receive a report showing their child’s growth for the year. MAP tests
are unique, computer-generated tests that adapt to each child’s level of learning. As a
result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude
toward testing. And with MAP tests, we can administer shorter tests and use less class
time while still receiving detailed, accurate information about student’s growth.
We are excited to be in a new era that focuses on every child’s individual growth and
achievement. Partnering to help students learn, parents and teachers can have a
profoundly positive impact on the lives of our children. You can find further information on
MAP testing at the following website: http://www.nwea.org/assessments/ .
Our annual Spring Art show highlighted an aquatic theme. Each bulletin board featured
sea creature projects each class has completed. Additionally, each class had a collection
of art work throughout the building that was completed during the school year. As a pre-
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show greeting, some fourth grade students performed a dance to “Under the Sea” in
honor of the aquatic display.
Our fourth and fifth grade Pennsylvania Math League participants competed in a contest
designed to stimulate interest and confident in mathematics. Presented by The Math
League (www.mathleague.com) Over 1 million students around the country participate in
Math League contests each year. Contest problems are designed to cover a range of
mathematical knowledge for each grade level. All of the problems on each contest require
no additional knowledge of mathematics beyond the grade level they test.
Indian Lane designated as No Place for Hate
Students in grades 3-5 celebrated the school’s
designation as a No Place for Hate School, having
completed a year of anti-bias and anti-bullying
programs. Grades K-2 watched live on television as a
representative from the Anti-Defamation League
attended the ceremony and presented the school with
its official designation banner. Director of Elementary
Teaching and Learning, Dr. Angela Gilbert, also
attended.
“American” Culture Diversity Assembly
Our most recent assembly was the final one in our
series on diverse cultures, and is designed to tie
them all together. Bruce Segal was here to perform
his show called “American.” Over the last 15 years,
the composition of the U.S. population has shifted
dramatically. It has changed from its former ratio of
80%
European
descent
and
20%
African/Asian/Hispanic/Other to the current level of
65% European and 35% others.
Mr. Segal’s
program celebrates the richness of this diversity. His program has been specifically
created to foster understanding and respect by exposing students to the major cultures
that form the American mosaic. He emphasizes unity by defining the common ground
shared by all.
African
Mediterranean
European
Russian
IndoChinese
Asian
Native
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IL’s First Ever Walking Club
Indian Lane started its first-ever “Walking Club” in an effort to encourage our
students to move their muscles and expend their energy during recess.
During each recess, there will be host faculty guest walkers and “Mystery Walkers.” We’ll
also be tracking the kids’ progress using “scorecards.” Prizes will be awarded as
students hit 5-mile and 10-mile distances.
100 Book Challenge
Our students continue to work towards the goal of 400 steps of reading by the end of the
school year. Students receive 1 step for every 15 minutes of reading and some of our
students have gone well beyond the 400 step goal by reading 1000 steps!!!
Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten finished up their unit on Seasons by visiting Tyler Arboretum for a unit
on spring and the many changes that happen in Spring.
First Grade
We read about friends this week. It fit very nicely with our “No Place for Hate” activities
led by Mrs. Palmo. In our main story The New Friend, a little boy moves from Japan to
the U.S. The children who live next door realize that he is no different from them. He
enjoys the same sports and shares information about his family. We read a poem entitled
Friends. This followed the same acceptance theme. We focused on syllables as we
snuck in some phonics work.
We will be wrapping up our money unit in the middle of next week and our rain forest
study continues! We have begun a flap book listing facts about the layers of the rain
forest. We will learn something about the forest floor all the way up to the emergent layer.
The children are very excited to make our mini-rain forests, learn about the layers and
research animals from the rain forest.
Our Mother’s Day Tea was a huge success in all classes by having 100% participation by
all our Moms. They enjoyed heart-healthy snacks as well as special gifts each student
made for their mom. We had visiting moms from our staff stop by to enjoy some treats
and a good time was had by all.
Second Grade
This week, we will continue to work on Language Arts and phonics skills and in Reading,
we will be working on a story from our Reading Book called “Brothers and Sisters” which
is the first story in our Family Time Theme. In Math, we will begin working on Chapter 11:
Measurement.
We have started our Butterfly unit in science! Not only will we be learning about the
lifecycle of the butterfly, we will see it! We will be watching our caterpillars as they
emerge into beautiful butterflies. At the end of the unit, we will release the butterflies into
our courtyard.
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Third Grade
Indian Lane third graders have been corresponding with their pen pals in Iraq and
Afghanistan. Parents and students have shipped treats and supplies to their pen pals
who are father and son. They graciously shared their packages with fellow soldiers. Our
pen pals have returned home to New Jersey and plan to contact our students again –
yeah!
Fourth Grade
Did you know that April was National Poetry Month? Throughout the month, we focused
on writing poetry. We wrote feeling poems, spring poems, and I am from… poems, just to
name a few. We have begun a new novel, Chocolate by Hershey. This will give us a
good background on Milton Hershey and his difficult life. The timing is such that it should
be fresh in our minds, as we approach our big trip in June. Our Author’s Tea will be held
where the fourth grade team looks forward to showing some or our creative writing efforts.
We are all gearing up for our end-of-year trip to Harrisburg.
Fifth Grade
Some of our students participated in Enviro Challenge. Enviro challenge is a program
that integrates fifth grade and high school students in the realm of environmental science.
It is an enrichment program in a competition format. The Enviro challenge is a similar
endeavor in which fifth grade students from our district compete in various areas of
environmental science under the direction of the Penncrest High School Envirothon team.
The goals of this program include environmental enrichment for fifth grade students, a
cooperative learning experience, collaboration between high school and fifth grade
students and teachers, and a fun exciting outdoor experience that will hopefully spark
further interest in the field of environmental studies. In 2006, over 90 fifth graders
participated from two elementary schools. This year, each Indian Lane fifth grade class
fielded one team. They competed along with teams from the AGP programs from each of
the Rose Tree Media elementary schools.
Specialists
Mrs. Haskell’s third, fourth & fifth grade math students are utilizing technology by
competing in a First-In-Math competition. Students access the First-In-Math website,
practice math skills at their level and earn stickers. Right now, the fourth grade team is
ahead of the fifth grade team! Students are motivated and loving using this competition to
further their math skills.
Mr. Frank and Mrs. Reuther’s physical education classes have completed the President’s
Physical Fitness testing. This challenge excited students to show off their strength, agility
and speed.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Law Day
Mr. Goldfarb’s and Mr. Murphy’s fifth grade classes celebrated Law Day at the Delaware
County Courthouse on Friday, May 4, 2007. Experiencing what it is like to sit in a criminal
courtroom, having Juvenile Court Judge Kevin Kelly describe the judicial system and
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process, and sitting in a detention cell with County Sheriff were highlights of the morning.
Students participated by acting judge, jury, prosecutor, defender, defendant, and witness
during a mock trial in an attempt to bring the world of law and judicial system to their
understanding.
Fourth Grade at the Theatre
The fourth grade attended the Hedgerow Theatre during the month of April. They saw a
historically fictional play called “Once Upon a River.” The actors reenacted scenes
important to United States history as related to Delaware County, Pennsylvania. They
were introduced to Native American tribes that traveled through Media. After returning,
the fourth grade sent thank you letters and cards to the sponsors of Hedgerow Theatre for
supporting the actors.
Enviro-Challenge
Fifth Grade AGP students from Media participated in the Enviro-Challenge sponsored by
Penncrest’s Envirothon teams on Wednesday, April 25 at Ridley Creek State Park. There
were 11 fifth grade teams from the school district at the contest. The students prepared
by studying on their own time. Media School had three teams with five students on each
team. The categories for the contest included Aquatics, Alternative Energy Sources, Soil,
Wildlife, and Forestry. Each student was designated as an expert in one area and as a
team, students answered questions at stations from each category. The Avatars took first
place in the Soil competition, scoring the most points for that category and the Ace Jaces
took second place in the Forestry competition and also took 4th place overall.
Land and Water
The fourth grade students in Mrs. Fitzgerald’s and Miss Dooner’s room started a new
science unit called “Land and Water.” Throughout the unit, the students predict, observe,
and conclude how land affects water and how water affects land. In order to do so, the
children have constructed land models with which to experiment. They demonstrated the
water cycle using the land model, water, an ice pack, and saran wrap. The ice pack sits
on top the saran wrapped land model. The “lake” within the land model cools and
condenses to form precipitation. The children also acted out the steps of the cycle in a
play in which each student played a vital role showing how water is recycled on our earth.
AGP at Media Elementary
The third grade students are learning about space, the solar system and space
exploration. The forth grade children have started on a virtual road trip across
Pennsylvania where they have planned a route and are “visiting” a number of historic
sites across the state while keeping a detailed travel log and journal. The fifth grade class
is learning more about colonial America and the causes of the American Revolution as
well as preparing for the Enviro-challenge at Penncrest High School. Three teams from
Media were scheduled for the competition.
National Poetry Month
April was National Poetry Month and students in all grades participated in the Third
Annual Poetry Café, held in the library. In preparation for this event students kept poetry
journals and explored various poetic forms and literary devices both in the library and
their classrooms.
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Media Bookswap
The Media PTG once again sponsored the Media Bookswap. Students this year donated
a grand total of 6,048 books! Mrs. Smith’s class donated the most – 556 books –
consequently, each student can bring home 23 new books to read. Each student in
grades kindergarten through the fifth grade could select five books to take home and
read.
Vicarious Experience via Google Earth
Mr. Mann’s fourth grade class visited the Southeast region of the United States using
Google Earth. The class is learning about different regions of the United States in social
studies. By using a computer and a projector as a class they were able to visit the
different cities and areas in the Southeast region. One chapter in the text book outlined
what life was like on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and the class was able to locate the
rig off the coast of Louisiana. The students enjoyed the lesson and discovered how
valuable Google Earth can be and they are now anxious to use it as they travel to the
other regions of the United States.
East Meets West
The fifth grade art classes have been comparing aesthetics of the 17th and 18th century
Japanese artists with those of Europeans in the same time period. Visitors from Shofuso,
the Japanese House in Fairmont Park, came to art classes to present Haiku poetry writing
lessons and to prepare the students for their field trip to a Japanese Tea Ceremony. As a
follow-up activity, the fifth grade students visited the Japanese House in Fairmont Park,
Philadelphia where they observed a Tea Ceremony and had the opportunity to write their
own Haiku poetry.
Embrology
All third grade classes at Media completed a unit on embryology. Students explored the
life cycle of a chick. They learned about the many parts of an egg. Each class cared for
eight eggs until they hatched into chicks.
Launched into Space
The children in third grade launched into space in their next science study dealing with
the solar system. Each class visited the planetarium at Eastern College as an
introduction to this exciting unit.
Poetry and Writing in First Grade
The first grade team at Media Elementary has been working with literacy coach, Tracey
Fritch, to plan and implement a writing unit on poetry. Using ideas from a primary writing
kit by Lucy Calkins and Leah Mermelstein, the teachers were able to develop a unit where
the children learned to look at objects in a new way, hear the music in poetry, put big
feelings in little packages, and write some creative poetry. It was a great learning
experience for both the teachers and the students.
Happenings in Kindergarten
Dino Dan presented a program to the kindergarten children. During his visit he talked
about dinosaurs and shared fossils and facts about these fascinating creatures from long
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ago. Cinco de Mayo was celebrated by learning Spanish numbers. The children played
Mexican Jumping Bean Addition and Cinco de Mayo Bingo. The classes participated in
the 3rd Annual Poetry Café held in the library. They did an impressive job memorizing 2-3
lines poems.
Motion and Design
Mrs. Gruber’s class is involved in a unit in science entitled, “Motion and Design.” The
children work in teams to build vehicles using KNEX. The students use different materials
to test forces of push, pull, and drag.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Art Room Happenings
Fifth grade art work was featured in the main hallway to coincide with the Spring Choral
Concert. Fifth grade students also created mixed media compositions following their
social studies unit which focused on the Middle Passage trip slaves took from Africa to
America. Fourth grade student artists completed their accordion fold books featuring
birds in their habitats, focusing on the Pennsylvania artist John James Audubon. Third
grade students celebrated spring by painting large flowers in the style of Georgia
O’Keefe. In keeping with the celebrations theme for their Passport to Art, second grade
artists created Japanese carp windsocks, as they learned about the Children’s Day
celebration in Japan. First graders learned about the Hawksbill sea turtle, an endangered
species, as they created a life size, mixed media composition.
Physical Education
Mrs. Heiland thanks all who participated in the Jump Rope for Heart fund-raising event.
The 3rd, 4th and 5th graders raised a Rose Tree record amount of $6,281.25 for the
American Heart Association. For the month of May, all grades focused on teamwork,
cooperation and sportsmanship while preparing for Field Day. The Field Day theme this
year is “Dr. Seuss” and each station will have a theme from one of the many Dr. Seuss
books.
Math Lab
Grade 1 – Students studied place value with tens and ones, and counting by tens when
you start on any given number, say ‘23’, ‘33’, ‘43’, etc. They also worked on identifying
coins and counting money values using play coins and flash card pictures. The students
then learned to tell time to the hour and half-hour. Grade 3 – The students continued to
work on multiplication facts and the multiplication algorithm for 2 x 1 and 3 x 1 digits. They
were introduced to the steps for long division and worked on simple division with 1 digit
divisors and two digit dividends, remainders, and checking their work by multiplying.
They also worked on basic vocabulary for the four operations. Grade 4 – The students
continued to work on problem solving skills especially labeling their work and using
justification words. They also worked in the world of fractions, concentrating on addition
and subtraction of mixed numbers, multiplying fractions, and strengthening skills in
simplification. Their division skills were “dusted off” as they reviewed division patterns
and compatible numbers. Grade 5 - Fifth grade solidified addition and subtraction of
mixed numbers, and worked with multiplication and division of fractions. They practiced
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pre-simplification (crossing-out), and post-simplification skills.
The students then
reviewed interpreting remainders and when to estimate (vs. give exact answers). In
addition, they reviewed function tables in anticipation of tackling algebraic concepts.
Accelerated Math Program:
Fourth Grade - Fourth grade visited the Commerce Bank in Devon to learn about check
writing, debit cards, and recording transactions in a register. We wish to thank Maya and
Ramona from the Media branch for their expertise and effort. Fourth graders continued
reinforcing their problem solving skills, most recently practicing working backwards. They
have completed measurement and are heavily into division concepts, including division
patterns, compatible numbers, money, decimals, and two-digit divisors. They also
learned about prime factorization and reviewed exponents.
Music
During the month of May, the fifth grade students prepared for their Spring Concert "Rose
Tree Goes to Broadway!" The students put on a great show full of acting, singing, hand
chimes, recorders, and dancing.
First Grade
Rose Tree Elementary’s first grade students traveled to Norristown to the Elmwood Park
Zoo on Tuesday, May 8th. The students enjoyed a lesson about animal adaptations and
had the opportunity to see many animals! It was a great way to integrate the first grade
animal unit with a field trip!
Third Grade
Rose Tree Elementary’s third grade students traveled to many places during the month of
May. They visited the Eastern University Planetarium and Solar Observation deck in
correlation with their Solar System Unit. The students also visited the Upper Providence
Township Building and Police Station to tie in with their unit on local government. While
there, they participated in a mock hearing. Finally, they visited the Franklin Institute to
reinforce what they learned during their magnetism and electricity unit.
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Fifth Grade
Students in grade five studied the topic of slavery in social studies. The chapter included
the history of slavery in western Africa, the Middle Passage trip that slaves took from
Africa, and the life of a slave once in America. Students wrote their thoughts and feelings
about what they learned as part of the assessment, and many of their ideas were
amazingly insightful. As an additional task, students could visit three websites that
showed interactive slave auctions and a trip on the Underground Railroad. Students also
studied "show way" quilts, created by slaves to help others find their way to freedom.
Academically Gifted Program
Students in the 3rd grade AGP class studied topics relating to the solar system. Each
child chose a topic and conducted in-depth research. The students took notes and
recorded their findings. Each student created a power point presentation that included
facts, pictures found on web sites relating to their topic, and a hyperlink. The students
presented their power points to the entire third grade in the library on the large viewing
screen.
Assessment:
All students in grades 2 – 5 have completed the Spring Measure of Academic Progress
(MAP). Each grade level will meet with the principal and other support teachers to review
the data. A report will be mailed home the week of June 4th, to parents charting their
child’s results.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Springton Lake has a new sign on the building over the main entrance.
On Friday April 27th, the Springton Lake Middle School girls' track and field team, led by
the guidance of Coach Mark Homan and Coach Alex Tsipras, sent their 4 x 100 meter
open relay to the Pennsylvania Relay Carnival held at historic Franklin Field. After
numerous rain delays lasting over 2 hours, Juli Beck, Allie VanZant, Jackie Miller, and
Jordan Ballew emerged from the race in 3rd place with a time of 54.31 seconds. The field
was a very competitive field with teams from Bucks, Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery
Counties. However, the girls were not fazed by all the intangibles, maintaining their focus
and performing the task at hand. “Great job Lady Spartans"
The Springton Lake Physical Education Department hosted a national adventure
workshop for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and
Dance (AAHPERD) and American Alliance for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR).
The PE Department were the instructors for the participants that came from various
counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
The seventh grade science department is currently working on Newton's three laws of
motion. This includes investigations in "Inertia Games," "Cannon Cars," and "The Shot
Putt Squish." We are also preparing for Physics Day at Hershey Park which will take
place in May.
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In the sixth grade science classes, students are learning about food chains and food
webs. They are working with a partner to investigate a given ecosystem (ex. Everglades
National Park). With their partner, they will be creating a food web to show the organism
feeding relationships within that ecosystem. They will also create a power point
presentation to present to the class. In a few weeks students will be choosing an
endangered animal to research. We will be using library resources and the laptop
computers. They will create a poster or power point presentation to share with the class.
Eighth Grade Social Studies experienced the King Tut exhibit in March. Students were
well-behaved as they witnessed real artifacts from history and gained experience in
learning to appreciate museums. Currently students are studying the Middle Ages. We
are examining castles and some students are comparing the medieval political, social and
economic structure to the power of warlords in modern Afghanistan and in some countries
in Africa. Eighth grade students will be analyzing the Medieval Age through Tom
Snyder's "Decisions, Decisions: Feudalism" computer simulation.
Miss Bendistis's seventh grade language arts class has been writing poetry. They will be
creating electronic portfolios where they will hyperlink their poems to an existing word
document. They will then burn their anthologies to a CD so that they may reflect upon
and share their poetry with their family and friends.
As the final activity for the Author Study, an in-depth research project and presentation
that all sixth-grade Language Arts students complete each spring, Mrs. McLeod’s
students each wrote a letter to their chosen author. The letters included details about
favorite scenes from the authors’ books, questions, and even suggestions for future
characters and plotlines! So far, nineteen students have received responses from eleven
different authors, five of whom have earned the prestigious Newbery Medal. The list of
authors includes Jerry Spinelli, Kate DiCamillo, Christopher Paolini, Louis Sachar, R. L.
Stine, Phyllis Naylor, Will Hobbs, Dan Gutman, Betsy Byars, Caroline Cooney, and
Andrew Clements. The responses have included personal letters, postcards, signed
bookmarks, short biographies, and many encouragements for the students to continue
with their own creative writing!
The Seventh Grade Chorus Spring Concert and the Eighth Grade Concert were held. The
Seventh & Eighth Grade Select Chorus and the Eighth Grade Chorus attended an
Adjudication at Hershey Park.
Mrs. Motley and teacher, Ms. Mayernick, attended a reception at the Media-Upper
Providence Library to honor local students who had won the local Bookmark Contest.
Seventh grader Lauren Myers was honored for her bookmark for the middle school
division. Mrs. Motley attended the Pennsylvania School Librarian’s Association Meeting
in Hershey. She participated in a digital camera workshop on Thursday afternoon and in
the evening, as a member of the Best of the Best book review panel, presented reviews
to an audience of 150 librarians. She also attended several sessions on new technologies
such as blogs, wikis, and podcasts, serving as moderator for one session. In addition,
she attended a panel discussion on Pennsylvania’s Classrooms of the Future program
which is providing high schools with technology and teaching coaches to move PA
schools towards 21st century and Web 2.0 teaching and learning. Mrs. Motley was also
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asked to speak to a group of teachers who are enrolled in a library certification program at
Arcadia University. This is the second year that she was asked to speak about how RTM
librarians followed the curriculum writing process in Rose Tree Media to create our
information literacy curriculum.
Following Spring Break, Mrs. Motley visited all seventh and eighth grade language arts
classes to present background about our visiting author Gordon Korman and to book talk
selections from his writing. Mr. Korman visited Springton Lake where he spoke at three
grade-level assemblies and autographed books for students and teachers.
In the afternoon, about fifty participants in our Food for Thought Café program gathered in
the library for a special author reception. Korman gave a brief intro to his new book,
Schooled about a boy raised on a now defunct 60s commune by his aging hippie
grandmother. Participants kept Mr. Korman busy answering their questions for about
thirty minutes before a perfect author visit had to come to an end!
Students from Mrs. White’s and Mr. Carboni’s sixth grade classes completed the annual
author study project. Students each selected an author and one of their books to read.
Mrs. Motley presented resources, both print and electronic, to help each student with their
assignments.
Students then researched their author and discovered personal
information, educational background, publications, awards, and other pertinent
information. Information was shared via posters and power points and all facts were
documented using proper bibliographic format.
Mr. Riley’s social studies classes researched various Civil War battles and then presented
either a Power Point or a travel brochure highlighting their discoveries.
Seventh grade students from Ms. Bendistis’s classes chose a topic of their choice to
research and then completed an oral presentation or written paper. Students were
prepared for the research by a lesson on plagiarism. Mrs. Motley stressed consequences
of plagiarism using the examples of Blair Hornstine and Joseph Biden and provided
guidance on six simple steps for writing in one’s own words. Students practiced these
steps using a passage from a book on westward expansion.
Ms. Dachiu’s seventh grade L.A. students selected a poet with whom they identified and
then researched their poet and created a character study. Seventh grade language arts
students from Ms. Mayernick’s classes self-selected topics for research and then
completed a written research paper.
Students in Ms. Boettcher's pre-algebra class are learning the pythagorean theorem and
are solving real-life problems using the concepts. They can also re-arrange the formula
to solve for a missing side of a geometric shape and using this data, calculate the area
and perimeter of the shape. Introduction to Pre-Algebra Part II students are integrating
integer applications into real life situations and will be solving two-step equations.
Students in Mrs. Simmington's Introduction to Pre-Algebra class recently learned how to
calculate percent of a number. They learned the real-life applications of percent of a
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number by calculating sales tax, tips, and discounts. The highlight activity of this content
area was the tip situation skits that students presented.
Currently, Mr. Lynch's pre-algebra students are studying the concepts of linear equations,
slope, and graphs of equations. They are beginning a class project where they measure
their height, wing span, wrists, forearms, feet, neck, and thumb. From here, they will use
the data to plot certain measurements so as to compare them and find patterns. For
example, the students will compare the foot length and forearm length. When they plot
the data, their graph should reveal itself as a straight line. This line reveals that the larger
your foot is, the larger your forearm is (and vice versa). The concept of slope will show
the exact relationship between the data.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Regional Pennsylvania Computer Fair
Two Penncrest students, Angela Wolf (sophomore) and Tom Wills (junior), took 1st place
in the Digital Movie category at the Regional PA Computer Fair held at the Delaware
County Intermediate Unit. The students produced a five minute movie about the dangers
of drug and alcohol use. These students will now advance to the state competition to be
held at Dickinson College.
In addition, two sophomores, Max Nachamkin and Joe Hooker, captured 2nd place in the
Curriculum-Based Web Page Design category. The students designed a web page for
Penncrest ’s Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science class.
Award
John Lohn received the Professional Partnership Award from La Salle University in
recognition of his contribution throughout the years to their Education Department.
Science Olympiad
The Science Olympiad finished 2nd in the state for the 4th time in a row. They beat the
third place team by 121 points and received medals in 19 of the 25 events. Seven were
gold medals. The team will be going to the National Championships being held in
Wichita, Kansas.
Envirothon
The Envirothon’s gold and red teams finished first and second separated by only one
point. This is the closest the two teams have ever been. Third was not even close. They
progress to the State Championships being held later in May.
Physical Education
Physical Education students have recently completed their spring fitness tests.
ICC
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ICC will hold elections for class officer for the Classes of 2008, 2009, and 2010 at the end
of May. Candidates for President delivered campaign speeches on the Penncrest
Morning News.
Class of 2007
The senior prom was held at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue in center city Philadelphia on
Over 400 students were entertained by a video screen with live camera shots and
occasional videos of their favorite music. The prom theme was the Etta James tune "At
Last" which was selected by the senior class and the prom committee. The event was
followed by the AM Prom at Springton Lake Middle School.
Social Studies
Linda Flexon was approved to study in Turkey for two weeks this summer. Summer
workshops will include time to write a new curriculum for the AP American Government
course (Mr. Danson) and the AP Economics course (Mr. Smith). Linda Flexon
chaperoned nine students to Model United nations at the University of Pennsylvania. Ben
Danson attended the Government Forum sponsored by Senator Pilleggi at Widner
University. Local assemblymen also presented at the forum on issues in local and state
government including education and tax reform.
Rotary Students
The Rotary students of the month for April were Erinn Flandreau, grade 11 and
Logan Duffie, grade 12. They were honored at the Rotary luncheon at the Towne House
Restaurant.
National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony took place in the Penncrest High
School Library. Thirty-one students were inducted into the National Art Honor Society.
Opening remarks were given by Michele Hart, the advisor and Lia Mayka, the NAHS
President. Carmini Cinciulli, the Assistant Dean of Admissions for Tyler School of Art,
Temple University was the guest speaker. Inductees were presented with a certificate of
participation and a red carnation, the NAHS official flower. Family and friends joined the
inductees at the reception immediately following the ceremony. For the full list of students
inducted, visit the Penncrest website.
Congressional Competition
Twelve Penncrest Students competed in the 7th Congressional District's High School Art
Competition. The artist’s reception and awards ceremony was held at the Interboro
School District's Kindergarten Academy where Congressman Joe Sestak was the
honored speaker. One prize was given for each of seven categories (Painting, Drawing,
Printmaking, Mixed Media, Computer Generated Art, and Photography) along with a
"Best of Show". Two Penncrest Seniors earned awards. Lia Mayka received the award
for the Printmaking category for her linoleum print titled "Front of a House". Catie Jordan
received the award for the Collage category for her cut paper collage titled "Boat of
Dreams".
Art Show
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The 49th Annual Art Student Art Show is taking place the week of May 7th. The opening
reception is Wednesday, May 9 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. All are welcome to take a look at all
the beautiful artwork created by Penncrest High School Art Students.
FBLA
The Future Business Leaders of America just returned from a successful trip to Hershey
where two of the 13 competitors won awards. Lawrence Weathers won 7th Place out of
87 in Introduction to Business and Scott Teal won 9th Place in C++ Programming. All the
students attended workshops, gave their best effort, networked like professionals, had fun
and represented Penncrest very well.
Athletics
The month of April has produced many exciting moments for Penncrest High School. The
Fiftieth Anniversary of Penncrest High was celebrated. As part of the celebration, the
high school, in coordination with the Optimist Lacrosse Group, held a lacrosse festival
that featured youth, alumni, and high school games. The Penncrest boys’ lacrosse team
capped off the evening with a 10-0 win over Cardinal O’Hara.
Penncrest High School also recognized their teams of the decades. Athletic teams from
the past five decades were recognized for their outstanding achievements. Many former
players and coaches returned for the ceremony.
For the first time since 1997, the Penncrest boys’ track team won the Delaware County
Team Track Championship. A special congratulations is in order for head coach George
Munro and entire team. Good luck at districts!
Members of the Penncrest High School football team competed in a 7 on 7 football
scrimmage at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. The team had the opportunity to
watch the Philadelphia Soul play prior to their contest. A special thanks to the
Philadelphia Soul for providing the opportunity and to head coach Tom Durant for
organizing the event.
World Language Department
The bi-annual Spanish immersion trip led by Ms. Angela Beaudry and Ms. Anna Wiegner
to Costa Rica was a success. Students who participated are raving about the unique
experience.
Preparations for the 2007-2008 Spanish Exchange trip to Valencia, Spain have begun.
Twenty-five Penncrest students have been selected to participate. Participating students
will correspond with their Spanish student via the internet throughout the summer. The
group from Valencia will arrive in September for two weeks. Penncrest students will
travel to Spain in March 2008.
The National French Exam results are in. Five Penncrest students earned honorable
mention. Nine students placed in the top 10 for their level. A ceremony to honor local
winners will take place at Chestnut Hill College.
National Spanish and Latin results are due soon.
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Alumni Hall of Fame
Penncrest held the induction ceremony into a very prestigious Alumni Hall of Fame. The
ceremony took place at an assembly for the freshman and sophomore classes. It was
followed by a luncheon at the Towne House. This year’s recipients of the Distinguished
Alumni Award are John J. Hilferty, Jr., Media High School Class of 1950; P. Kevin Morris,
Penncrest Class of 1981; Dr. Kenneth A. Oye, Penncrest Class of 1967 and Lawrence G.
Weathers, III, Penncrest Class of 1974.
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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:
May 11, 2007
Subject:
May 8, 2007 – 8:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Campbell
___________________________________________________________________
In Attendance:
Bill Campbell
Jeff Pettit
Nancy Fronduti
Bill Montgomery
Veronica Barbato Stacey Benson
Nancy Mackrides Linda Fox
Also:
Denise Kerr
Sharon Learn
1. Audit – Additional charges
Follow Up: A Sub Committee, Bill O’Connell, Bill Campbell and Sharon Learn, will
review the charges. The goal is to either have a recommendation to pay the
invoice or to defer payment until more information is gathered.
2. General Fund Budget Time Line
The following information was reviewed:
School districts should adopt a proposed final budget no later than 30 days prior to
final adoption. (Section 687 of School Code)
May 24, 2007 – Legislative Meeting
No Later than May 30, 2007 School Districts must adopt a proposed version of the
final budget.
June 1, 2007
20 days prior to final adoption, school districts must make the PDE-2028 available
for public inspection.
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June 11, 2007
10 days prior to final adoption, school districts must publish notice of their intent to
adopt the final budget.
June 21, 2007 – Legislative Meeting
Final Adoption of the Rose Tree Media School District Budget
Action: The Proposed Final General Fund Budget will be on the May 24, 2007
Legislative Agenda.
3. Act 1 Tax Reform Time Line
The following information was reviewed:
May 15, 2007 – Primary Election Day
Voters to consider tax shifting resolution
* If Resolution fails – No Action Required.
* If Resolution is approved:
May 16, 2007
Business Office will notify software vendors and tax bill vendor of change to the real
estate tax bill.
May 24, 2007 – Legislative Meeting
Proposed final budget must be adjusted to reflect the new Personal Income Tax:
o Credit to real estate tax receivable
o Collection expense
o Revenue receivable account.
No Later than May 30, 2007 School Districts must adopt a proposed version of the
final budget.
June 1, 2007
20 days prior to final adoption, school districts must make the PDE-2028 available
for public inspection.
And, District must notify the Governor’s Center of the new tax.
June 11, 2007
10 days prior to final adoption, school districts must publish notice of their intent to
adopt the final budget.
June 21, 2007 – Legislative Meeting
Final Adoption of the Rose Tree Media School District Budget
Follow Up: The results of the May 15, 2007 Primary Election will determine the
process.
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4. Delaware County Intermediate Unit Annual Budgets
The many budgets were reviewed.
Action: The annual budgets will be on the May 24, 2007 Legislative Agenda.
5. Delaware County Community College Budget
The committee requested additional information which will be discussed at the May
21, 2007, Budget Work Session.
Action: This item may be on the May 24, 2007 Legislative Agenda
6. Delaware County Community College Trustee Re-Appointment
The names of trustees to be re-appointed were briefly discussed.
Action: This item will be on the May 24, 2007 Legislative Agenda
7. 2006 – 2007 Tuition Rates and Estimated 2007 – 2008 Tuition Rates
The tuition rates for fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 are based on the School
District’s Annual Financial Report and Child Accounting Attendance Reports
submitted by the District for the preceding school year which ended June 30, 2006.
The tuition rates have been calculated in accordance with the provisions of Section
2561 of the PA Public School Code of 1949, as amended.
Annual Tuition Charge Per Pupil, Elementary
$11,491
Annual Tuition Charge Per Pupil, Secondary
$10,855
Estimated Tuition Charge Per Pupil, Elementary
$11,836
Estimated Tuition Charge Per Pupil, Secondary
$11,181
Action: The above listed tuition rates will be on the May 24, 2007 Legislative
Agenda.
8. Capital Projects Financing Options
A breakfast meeting is scheduled on June 6, 2007 at 8:00 AM at the Little Inn In
Upper Providence. All Board Members are invited. Ken Phillips will discuss
financing options.
Follow Up: Discussion and update on June 6, 2007 Breakfast Meeting.
The Budget Work Session will be held on May 21, 2007, 7:00 PM
The next finance committee meeting will be on June 12, 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:
May 11, 2007
Subject:
May 8, 2007 - 9:00 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
__________________________________________________________________
In Attendance:
Bill Montgomery
Bill Campbell
Jeff Pettit
Nancy Fronduti
Veronica Barbato Stacey Benson
Nancy Mackrides Linda Fox
Also:
Denise Kerr
Sharon Learn
1. Springton Lake Middle School Renovation Project –
a. Report on First Meeting with Architect Team and District Team
The first meeting was held on April 25, 2007 in the Superintendent’s
Conference Room with Central Office Administrators including the
Technology Department and Joyce Jeuell. The second meeting was held on
May 8 at Springton Lake Middle School wit the building team.
b. Act 34 Hearing – The architect will determine when and if an Act 34
Hearing is required.
Follow Up: This project will be on the Operations Committee Agenda each
month.
2. Five Year Capital Improvement and Educational Plan –
a. The final community meeting will be held on May 9, 2007 at Glenwood
Elementary School, 9:30 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. The final meeting will be with
the Board of School Directors on June 12, 2007 during the regularly
scheduled monthly meeting.
Follow Up: The final 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan will be held on June
12, 2007 during the Operations Committee Meeting.
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3. Summer Projects –
a. At the request of the Administration, Dennis Cini, Cini Construction
Services, Inc has submitted a proposal to provide project management
services as a representative of the District for various capital improvement
projects scheduled for the summer of 2007.
Action: The Committee agreed to move the Cini Construction proposal to the
Legislative Agenda for approval on May 24, 2007.
b. Media Elementary School – Roof Truss Repair
The truss repair is monitored by Roofing Resources
Follow Up: Roofing Resources is soliciting proposals to repair the truss.
4. Change orders –
a. Maintenance Department Project
The Fayette Group GC-022 $2,587.20
This is the Final Change Order for the General Contractor.
Action: The change order will be on the May 24, 2007 Legislative Agenda.
5. Smedley Athletic Fields – Update
The bidding process and construction of the fields will be delayed due to
plans not submitted in March, 2007. The approval granted one year ago
from the Historic Endangered Species review was good for only one year –
and it expired in March.
Follow Up: This topic will be on the June Operations Committee Agenda.
6. Maintenance Department –– Stake Body Truck
The stake body truck must be replaced ASAP. There is money in the 2006 –
2007 Budget. The Supervisor of Business Operations will pursue the state
bid and/or a District bid to find the most cost effective way to purchase the
truck.
Follow Up: This item will be either on the May 24, 2007 Legislative Agenda or
on the June Operations Committee Agenda.
The next operations committee meeting will be on June 12, 2007, 9:00 PM
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
May 16, 2007
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – May 8, 2007
Board Members in attendance: S. Benson, Chairperson, W. Montgomery, J. Pettit, W.
Campbell, N. Fronduti, N. Mackrides, L. Fox, V. Barbato
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr, P. Levesque, and five (5) members of the
community.
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Anne Callahan presented the personnel items to be included on the agenda
of the legislative meeting on May 24, 2007.
Action: All items will be placed before the Board of School Directors for a
vote at the legislative meeting on May 24, 2007.
II.
Introduction of Penncrest Assistant Principal
Eric Bucci, recently appointed as the new assistant principal at Penncrest
High School, was introduced to the board members in attendance. Mr. Bucci
discussed his credentials and experience and responded to questions posed
by the committee members.
III.
Dean of Student Relations – P. Levesque
Peggy Levesque, Dean of Student Relations at Penncrest High School and
Springton Lake Middle School, made a presentation on her role and its impact
on students. Mrs. Levesque responded to questions posed by members of
the community who were in attendance at the meeting.
IV.
Unscheduled: Members of the community addressed the committee on the
removal of Stacey Benson as a member of the Board of School Directors at
the end of her term, on issues of racism in Rose Tree Media School District,
and on their desire to see the Multicultural Task Force reestablished. After a
lengthy discussion and in the interest of time, the committee chairperson
agreed to schedule time at a future meeting for discussion of these topics.
V.
Executive Session
An Executive Session was held to discuss matters of personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held in the Education Center
Board Room on June 12, 2007, at 7 PM.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Valerie Burnett
Date:
May 2, 2007
Subject:
May 1, 2007 Pupil Services Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Veronica Barbato
Valerie L. Burnett
Director of Pupil Services
Board Members in attendance: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Bill Campbell,
Bill Montgomery, Jeff Pettit, and Stacey Jackson Benson
Others in attendance: Dr. Kerr, Dr. Burnett, Dr. Barta, Mrs. Shacklady-White, Steve
Taylor, Angela Gilbert
Instructional Assistant planning for 07-08
Dr. Barta shared the elementary staffing patterns for one on one instructional assistants
based on location and disability category. In light of the projected needs for next year
with students returning from out of district placements and students entering from early
intervention, concerted efforts are being made to place students with a high degree of
need with a student who already receives support from an instructional assistant. By
pairing students, we anticipate the ability to be less reliant on additional adult support
while still maintaining the level of support required by each student’s Individual
Education Plan (IEP). Dr. Barta will continue to be involved in the upcoming IEP
meetings to assist with planning and classroom placement for students requiring
additional support.
Mrs. Shacklady-White indicated that she anticipated a few changes in one on one
supports for the middle and high school as students move from Springton Lake to
Penncrest. It is less feasible to pair students with aides at the secondary level due to the
movement of students between classes and variances between student schedules.
Contracts
Interquest Canine Detection Services
Annually 10 canine searches are conducted between Springton Lake and
Penncrest High School to identify controlled substances and contraband. The cost for
the service is $2,225 annually.
ACTION: The contract will be on the May 2007 legislative agenda for approval.
Child Guidance Resource Center
Four students in need of extended school year services based on IEP
determination will receive services at Child Guidance Resource Center. The cost for
each student is $3,415.00 for a total of $13,660.
ACTION: The contract will be on the May 2007 legislative agenda for approval.
Easter Seals Disability Services
Two students in need of extended school year services based on IEP
determination will receive services at Easter Seals. The contract includes costs for one
student at $1,325 and one student at $1,650 for a total of $2,975.
ACTION: The contract will be on the May 2007 legislative agenda for approval
Timothy School
Three students in need of extended school year services based on IEP
determination will receive services at the Timothy School at a cost of $3,500 per student
and a total cost of $10,500.
ACTION: The contract will be on the May 2007 legislative agenda for approval
Total Approach
One student will receive Extended School Year services at A Total Approach.
The cost of the services is $3,200.
ACTION: The contract will be on the May 2007 legislative agenda for approval
Vanguard School
One-on-One Aide for student at Approved Private School
A student with significant emotional disturbance and a related psychiatric disorder
requires full time adult supervision for the safety of herself and others. The cost of the
one on one aide is $19,839.60 for the 2007-2008 school year.
ACTION: The contract will be on the May 2007 legislative agenda for approval
Overnight Trip Requests
A series of overnight trip requests were presented by Dr. Burnett for review prior to
seeking Board approval at the May legislative meeting. Questions were raised regarding
the cost of district provided transportation for some teams while other teams funded
their own transportation. An additional question arose regarding school district
sponsored summer training and potential conflicts with PIAA regulations. It was
questioned if there was a policy regarding the District’s requirement to provide
transportation to summer sports camps for teams. It was requested that the trip
requests not be presented to the Board on the legislative agenda until further
information was gathered.
The details of the Trip request are noted below:
PHS Volleyball Team Building
High View West Virginia
Student cost $80-$110
District cost $0
August 24-26, 2007
PHS Cheerleading Camp
Olyphant, PA
August 20- 23, 2007
Student cost $90.00
District cost $675.00 (transportation)
PHS Boys Basketball Camp
St. Joseph’s University
Student cost $175.00
District cost $0
August 3-5, 2007
PHS Football Camp
West Chester University
July 27-30, 2007
Student cost $240.00
District cost $ 415.00 (transportation)
Envirothon State Championships
The PHS Envirothon team has advanced to the State competition and will
compete at Penn State on May 21, 2007 through May 23, 2007. The district cost for the
trip includes $225 for substitute days and $1,000 in expenses.
ACTION: The overnight trip approval will be on the May 2007 legislative agenda for
approval
The next meeting of the Pupil Services Committee will be June 5, 2007 at 9:00 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:
May 2, 2007
RE:
May 1, 2007, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Stacy Benson, Bill Campbell,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Meg Barney, Angela Gilbert, Denise Kerr, Steve Taylor,
Update on Grants and Federal Programs for 2006-2007 – Dr. Meg Barney, Dr.
Angela Gilbert, Dr. Steve Taylor
This presentation reviewed the major federal programs and grants within the district for
the 2006-2007 school year. These include both state and federal grants, and both
competitive and non-competitive grants: the Accountability Block Grant; Title I, Title II,
and Title V; Dual Enrollment; and the PEP Grant. For each of these grants, Dr. Gilbert
and Dr. Taylor reviewed the district need or goal addressed by each, the source of funds,
the amount of funds, the action steps over the course of the year, and the extent of
involvement of staff and students. Dr. Barney gave an overview of the current status of
foundation and corporate grants and plans for the future to acquire more grants from
foundations and corporations. Finally, expected funding levels for the non-competitive
grants in 2007-2008 were presented.
As follow up, the Board made several requests:
1. More information about comparable districts’ funding for the Accountability Block
Grant prior to May 25, 2007.
2. An annual or semi-annual update from Dr. Barney on the number of foundation
and corporate grants applied for and the percentage rate of success.
3. For next spring’s presentation of the grants, data that would indicate the influence
of the grants on students’ academic performance.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
May 2, 2007
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for May 1, 2007
Chairperson: Mrs. Linda Fox
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
Board Members in attendance: Veronica Barbato, Nancy Mackrides, Bill Campbell,
Linda Fox, Jeff Pettit, Stacey Benson, Bill Montgomery
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden, Mack Johnson, Ron Harris, Kim
McCann, Anthony Lombardo
Visual Sound Proposal
The Visual Sound Proposal for work to be done at Penncrest High School includes
equipment for back up power in the network room rack and switching capability for the
internal TV channel in the building. This proposal, which totals $5659.00, will allow PC
imaging to be displayed onto the internal Channel 16 and allow switching between the
live video feed from the TV studio location in the school, video feeds, and scrolling PHS
announcements during the day. This is Part 1 of a two part project which will be
continued next year and allow for live video feeds from other parts of the building.
Action: Jeff Pettit, Bill Campbell, Linda Fox, Veronica Barbato, and Stacey Benson
agreed to approve the project. The resolution for ratification will be placed on the May
Legislative agenda.
Classrooms for the Future
Rose Tree Media School District will be applying for this PDE sponsored grant which is
due on May 4, 2007. After much collaboration, Patti Linden and Steve Taylor are writing
the grant which will request funds for 28 high school classrooms to be equipped with a
teacher laptop, a laptop cart with 25 student laptops, a classroom projector with ceiling
mount, a classroom set of speakers, an interactive whiteboard, and digital cameras. The
classroom priorities will be for math classrooms, followed by social studies. We will
apply for funds for language arts and science classrooms in the second year of the
grant.
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 5, at 8:00 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.”
April 26, 2007
May 1, 2007
May 8, 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 May 24, 2007, at Springton
Lake Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
Stephanie
Baumgardner,
Physical
Education
Teacher, Springton Lake Middle School, resignation,
effective June 30, 2007.
2.
Susan Ford, 4th Grade Teacher, Indian Lane
Elementary, resignation, effective June 30, 2007.
3.
Kathleen Geary, Special Education Teacher, Rose
Tree Elementary, resignation, effective June 30,
2007.
4.
Lindsay Hetherington, Special Education Teacher,
Rose Tree Elementary, resignation, effective June 30,
2007.
5.
Rebecca McGeehan, Learning Support Teacher,
Penncrest High School, resignation, effective June
30, 2007.
6.
Stefanie Ott, 2nd Grade Teacher, Indian Lane
Elementary, resignation, effective June 30, 2007.
7.
Lisa Weikel, Spanish Teacher, Penncrest High
School, resignation, effective June 30, 2007.
8.
Correction of retirement date from June 30, 2007
to June 20, 2007 for the following:
Linda Berkowitz
Edmund Dale
Paul Forberger
Mary Hamill
Cathy Lamont
Pam Mitchell
Karen Owsley
June Palomba
Judith Roman
Robert Schwartz
Sharon Bretherick
Gail Diksa
Stephanie Gauzza
Judith Hughes
Peggy Levesque
Gay Moyer
Nancy Palmo
Walter Read
Carol Schmitt
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
2.
Non-Instructional
1
Diane Burgess, Custodian, Glenwood Elementary,
resignation, effective April 24, 2007.
2.
Dolores Cartwright, Food Service, resignation,
effective June 20, 2007. Ms. Cartwright would like to
be placed on the substitute list.
3.
Harry Protzmann, District Engineer, Education
Center, resignation, effective June 18, 2007.
4.
Marilyn Blair, Bus Driver, resignation, June 1, 2007.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional
1.
Craig Casner, Summer Scheduling 2007, Penncrest
High School at the annual salary of $4,000.
2.
Sarah Dotts, Summer Scheduling 2007, Penncrest
High School at the annual salary of $4,000.
Non-Instructional
1.
James Bigas, Substitute Bus Driver, effective April 24,
2007, at the rate of $18.55 per hour. Mr. Bigas is
assigned to the Transportation Department. NOTE:
Mr. Bigas is being hired pending completion of his
pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Anna Hawkins, Part-Time Food Service Worker,
effective May 24, 2007 at the rate of $8.45 per hour.
Ms. Hawkins is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School. NOTE: Ms. Hawkins is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Nichole McLaughlin, Substitute Maintenance for the
2007-2008 school year, effective July 1, 2007 at the
rate of $12.00 per hour.
IX.
New Business
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
Non-Instructional
4.
Robin Potter, Part-Time Food Service Worker,
effective May 24, 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.
5.
Elaine Krynski, Substitute Cafeteria Worker,
effective March 6, 2007, at the rate of $9.50 per
hour.
6.
Linda Bendak, Food Service Secretary will serve
as a Substitute Receptionist, effective April 23,
2007, at the rate of $14.35 per hour. Ms. Bendak is
assigned to the Education Center.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
b.
c.
Kathleen Simpson, from Part-Time Food Service
Worker to Full-Time Food Service Worker, effective
April 19, 2007 at the rate of $8.45 per hour. Ms.
Simpson is assigned to Penncrest High School.
Sabbatical Leave
1.
Marie Castellan has requested a sabbatical leave
for the purpose of Professional Development.
Leave will commence August 27, 2007 and
terminate January 28, 2008.
2.
Chris Dano has requested a sabbatical leave for
the purpose of Professional Development. Leave
will commence August 27, 2007 and terminate
June 23, 2008
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Jessica Anderson requests an extension of her
unpaid leave of absence effective July 1, 2007 and
terminating January 25, 2008.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General (continued)
c.
d.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
2.
Carrie Henderson requests an extension of her
unpaid leave of absence effective July 1, 2007 and
terminating June 30, 2008.
3.
Alicia Murphy requests an extension of her unpaid
leave of absence effective July 1, 2007 and
terminating June 30, 2008.
4.
Sara Vaccaro requests an extension of her unpaid
leave of absence effective July 1, 2007 and
terminating January 25, 2008.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend the Board approve the following
personnel to serve as Intramural Instructors at
Springton Lake Middle School at the rate of $18.90
per hour:
Martha Gumienny
Raymond LaVoie
e.
Sara Grable
Megan Ostien
Other
1.
Resolve, that in accordance with Section 1073(b)
of the Pennsylvania School Code of 1949, as
amended, (24 P.S. §10-1073(b)), the Board of
School Directors of the School District does
hereby notify Dr. Denise C. Kerr, Superintendent
of School District , that the School Board intends
to retain Dr. Kerr as Superintendent of the School
District for a further term of not less than three (3)
years nor more than five (5) years as provided in
this section of the School Code subject to the
School Board and Dr. Kerr agreeing to the terms
and conditions of a new Employment Agreement
as set forth therein.
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Envirothon Club to Penn State
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the Envirothon
State Championships at Penn State.
Background
The PHS Envirothon team has advanced to the State competition
and will compete at Penn State on May 21, 2007 through May 23,
2007. The district cost for the trip includes $225 for substitute days
and $1,000 in expenses. This item was discussed at the May 2007
Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
2.
Penncrest High School Volleyball Team to High View, West Virginia
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest High School
Volleyball Team overnight trip to High View, West Virginia.
Background
Approximately 23 students will participate in the PHS Volleyball
Team Building scheduled for August 24, 2007 to August 26, 2007.
The student cost is estimated between $80 to $110 per player.
There will be no cost to the district. This item was discussed at the
May 2007 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
3.
Penncrest Cheerleading Camp to Olyphant, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the Cheerleaders overnight trip to
Cheerleading Camp at Olyphant, PA.
Background
Approximately 45 students will participate in the Penncrest High
School Cheerleading Camp scheduled for August 20, 2007 to
August 23, 2007. The student cost is estimated at $190. The
district cost is estimated at $675 for transportation. This item was
discussed at the May 2007 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
4.
Boys Basketball Team to St. Joseph’s University
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest High School
Basketball Team’s overnight trip to the Boys Basketball Team
Camp at St. Joseph’s University.
Background
Approximately 20 students will participate in the Penncrest High
School’s Boys Basketball Team Camp scheduled for August 3,
2007 to August 5, 2007. The student cost is estimated at $175.
There will be no cost to the district. This item was discussed at the
May 2007 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
5.
Penncrest Boys Football Team to West Chester University
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the Boys
Football Team Camp at West Chester University.
Background
Approximately 70-85 students will participate in the Penncrest High
School Boys Football Team Camp scheduled for July 27, 2007 to
July 30, 2007. The student cost is estimated at $240. The district
cost is estimated at $415 for transportation. This item was
discussed at the May 2007 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
D.
Addendum - Personnel
1.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Anthony Jackowski, Assistant Principal, effective
July 1, 2007, at an annual salary of $93,375. Mr.
Jackowski received his Bachelor’s Degree from
Binghamton University and his Master’s Degree
from Cornell University. He comes to us from North
Penn School District where he has served as a
Science Teacher for 5 years. He is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Peter Barry
who is retiring. NOTE: Mr. Jackowski is being hired
pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
2.
Karen Daugherty, Principal, effective July 1, 2007,
at an annual salary of $108,938. Ms. Daugherty
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Bowling
Green State University and her Master’s Degree
from Western Maryland College. She comes to us
from Upper Adams School District where she has
served as an Elementary Principal since 2000. Ms.
Daugherty is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary
replacing Ellen Sosangelis who is retiring. NOTE:
Ms. Daugherty is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
B.
Bid Awards – None
General
1.
Proposed Final Budget Authorization
Resolve, that the proposed final Budget of the Rose Tree
Media School District for the 2007-08 fiscal year on form
PDE-2028 as presented to the School Board, shall be
considered the proposed final Budget of the School District
for the 2007-08 fiscal year and shall be made available for
public inspection after this date.
Further resolve, at least ten (10) days before the date
scheduled for adoption of the Final Budget, the Secretary
shall advertise Notice of Final Budget. The Notice shall be
advertised once in a newspaper of general circulation and
shall be posted conspicuously at the School District offices.
The expenditure, revenue and millage rate will be added to
this resolution after the May 21, 2007 Budget Work Session.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
2006 – 2007 Tuition Rates and Estimated 2007 –
2008 Tuition Rates
Resolve, that the Board approve the following
Tuition Rates:
Final 2006-2007
Annual Tuition Charge Per Pupil, Elementary
Annual Tuition Charge Per Pupil, Secondary
- $11,491
- $10,855
Tentative 2007-2008
Estimated Tuition Charge Per Pupil, Elementary - $11,836
Estimated Tuition Charge Per Pupil, Secondary - $11,181
Background
The tuition rates for fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 are
based on the School District’s Annual Financial Report and
Child Accounting Attendance Reports, submitted by the
District for the preceding school year which ended June 30,
2006. The tuition rates have been calculated in accordance
with the provisions of Section 2561 of the PA Public School
Code of 1949, as amended.
3.
DCIU Election of Intermediate Unit Board
Members
Resolve, that the Board approve the following
individuals to serve as members of the Delaware
County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors:
Term: July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010
Chester Upland
No Nomination
Interboro
John Liberati
Radnor
John C. McMeekin, II
Ridley
Harry J. McElwee
Southeast Delco
Christine Phillips
Background
This was posted on the Board’s Web page on
May 11, 2007.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Delaware County Intermediate Unit 2007-08
Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County
Intermediate General Operating Budget for the 200708 school year in the amount of $6,643,890. The
District’s share will be $75,237. There is no increase
in the District’s contribution.
Background
This was discussed at the May 8, 2007 Finance
Committee Meeting.
5.
Delaware County Intermediate Unit 2007-08
Special Education Funding and Service Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the 2007-08
Delaware County Intermediate Unit Budget in the
amount of $25,577,662. The District’s share will be
$1,278,472.
Background
This was discussed at the May 8, 2007 Finance
Committee Meeting.
6.
Delaware County Intermediate -2007-08
Vocational-Technical Schools Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County
Intermediate Vocational-Technical Schools Budget in
the amount of $9,600,603. The District’s share will be
$287,981.
Background
This was discussed at the May 8, 2007 Finance
Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
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.
Maintenance Department Project
The Fayette Group GC-022 $2,587.20
This is the Final Change Order for the General
Contractor.
Background
This was discussed at the May 8, 2007 Operations
Committee.
8.
Interquest Canine Detection Services Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
Interquest Canine Detection Services in the amount of
$2,225 for the 2007-2008 school year.
Background
Annually 10 canine searches are conducted between
Springton Lake and Penncrest High School to identify
controlled substances and contraband. The cost for
the service is $2,225 annually. This item was
discussed at the May 2007 Pupil Services Committee
Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Child Guidance Resource Center
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Child
Guidance Resource Center in the amount of $13,660
for extended school year services.
Background
Four students in need of extended school year
services based on IEP determination will receive
services at Child Guidance Resource Center. The
cost for each student is $3,415.00 for a total of
$13,660. This item was discussed at the May 2007
Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
10.
Easter Seals Disability Services
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
Easter Seals Disability Services in the amount of
$2,975 for extended school year services.
Background
Two students in need of extended school year
services based on IEP determination will receive
services at Easter Seals. The contract includes costs
for one student at $1,325 and one student at $1,650
for a total of $2,975. This item was discussed at the
May 2007 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
Timothy School Contract Extended School Year
Services
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
the Timothy School in the amount of $10,500 for
extended school year services.
Background
Three students in need of extended school year
services determination will receive services at the
Timothy School at a cost of $3,500 per student and
a total cost of $10,500. This item was discussed at
the May 2007 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
12.
Total Approach Contract Extended School Year
Services
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
Total Approach in the amount of $3,200 for
extended school year services.
Background
One student will receive Extended School Year
services at A Total Approach. The cost of the services
is $3,200. This item was discussed at the May 2007
Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
13.
Visual Sound Services Agreement – Attachment B
Resolve, that the Board ratify Visual Sound Proposal
# 07-066 rev. B to provide a Video – Power Point
switching distribution system at Penncrest High
School which will provide a digital signage feature to
the internal cable channel for the building.
Background
This proposal was approved at the Technology
Committee meeting on May 1, 2007.
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Total New Teacher Days: 197
Total Teacher Days:
195*
S
5
12
19
26
August 2007
T
W
T
M
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2007-2008 SCHOOL CALENDAR
F
3
10
17
24
31
S
4
11
18
25
Teacher Days: 4
Student Days:
S
M
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
2
8
9
15 16
22 23
29 30
S
3
10
17
24
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 19
3
10
17
24
February 2008
T
W T
F
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
S
2
9
16
23
4
11
18
25
M
5
12
19
26
May 2008
T
W
T
1
6
7
8
13
14 15
20
21 22
27
28 29
F
2
9
16
23
30
Teacher Days: 21
Student Days: 20
Key:
No School - Holiday
Full Inservice Day
Half Day for Students
August 21-24
August 27-30
August 28
September 3
September 4
September 13
October 2
November 6
November 20
November 21
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
S
S
M
October 2007
T
W T
F
1
8
15
22
29
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
S
M
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
S
M
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
New Teacher Orientation .5/ 24
Teacher Inservice
Opening Day/Staff Inservice
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
First Day of School (K-12),
Holiday - All Buildings Closed
Early Dismissal for Students
Teacher Inservice
PC 11:00, SLMS 11:50,
Elementary 12:30 (no PM K)
No School Students-Inservice
Parent Conferences K-8
SLMS 10:55 a.m.
No School Elementary K-5
Parent Conferences K-8
No School for Students
S
3
10
17
24
31
S
M
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
F
S
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
F
S
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
July 2008
T
W T
1
2
3
8
9 10
15
16 17
22
23 24
29
30 31
F
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
Teacher Days: 23
Student Days: 23
December 2007
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
January 2008
T
W
T
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
Teacher Days: 21
Student Days: 21
March 2008
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
T
April 2008
W T
4
11
18
25
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
Teacher Days: 22
Student Days: 22
Teacher Days: 16
Student Days: 15
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 19
S
3
10
17
24
September 2007
T
W T
F
Teacher Days: 15
Student Days: 15
M
5
12
19
26
2
9
16
23
30
M
Teacher Days: 18
Student Days: 18
November 2007
T
W
T
F
S
S
5/14/07
Total Student Days: 186*
June 2008
T
W
T
F
S
3
10
17
24
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
S
M
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Teacher Days: 15
Student Days: 14
November 22 & 23 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
December 4
Early Dismissal For Students
Teacher Inservice
PC 11:00, SLMS 11:50,
Elementary 12:30 (no PM K)
December 24 -31 Student/Teacher Holiday
December 24-25 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
December 31
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
January 1
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
January 21
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
January 25
Semester Ends, Early
Dismissal Grades 6-12
PC 11:00, SLMS 11:50
February 15
No School for Students / Teacher
Inservice
February 18
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
February 28, 29 Elementary Conferences - No
School K-5
March 17-21
Holiday, No School For Student
March 20-21
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
March 24
April 22
May 22
May 23
May 26
June 19
June 20
No School For Students / Flex
Early Dismissal Students / Teacher
Inservice PC 11:00, SLMS, 11:50,
Elementary 12:30 (no PM K)
Early Dismissal Students / Teacher
Inservice PC 11:00, SLMS, 11:50,
Elementary 12:30 (no PM K)
No School For Students/ Flex
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Last Day Students, Early Dismissal
(PC-10:15, SL-11, E-12)
Last Day for Teachers
*These year-end dates allow for three emergency
school closings during the 2007-2008 school year.
If fewer than three emergency school closings are
needed, these days will be deducted from the end of
the year. If more than four school closings are used
prior to January 31, 2008, the district will use
President’s Day (February 18, 2008), as a makeup day.