ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
March 22, 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.
Review of 2007-2008 Calendar
IV.
Adjournment
7:30 p.m.
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Meeting
March 22, 2007
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
III.
Becky Ferguson – Spelling Bee Winner
Report from the Student Leadership Forum of the Delaware Valley
Minority Student Achievement Consortium
Presenters: Dr. Angela Gilbert, Kathy White, Peggy Levesque, Lori RiceSpring, with student leaders Marquise Edmonds, Muwana McCrae, Jerry
Thompson, Gabe Elcock, Michael Tres Moore, Ambera Carroll, Rigel
Johnson, Khalice Payne, Erin Doby, Cesilie Jones, Christina Price, and
Krystal Mason.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
Special Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2007
Legislative Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2007
Bid Opening Minutes of February 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.
D.
RTMEA
RTM Education Foundation
Healthy Communities Initiative
Bill Roller, Media Area Girls Softball League
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
Policy #319.1 Conflict of Interest – Second Reading & Approval –
Attachment A
New Business
A.
B.
C.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional - None
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional - None
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
d.
Supplemental Contracts
e.
Salary Change
f.
Create New Position
g.
Other – 3. See Attachment D
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Boys PIAA Wrestling student to Hershey, PA
2.
Penncrest Girls PIAA Swimming Championship at Bucknell
University
3.
Penncrest Boys PIAA Swimming Championship at Bucknell
University
Policies
1.
Policy #202 Eligibility of Nonresident Students – First Read –
Attachment B
2.
Policy #209 Health Examinations – First Read – Attachment C
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Award – Attachment E
General
1.
Aston Middletown Little League – Attachment F
2.
Media Borough – Attachment G
3.
Budgetary Transfer Requests
4.
Grafton Piano & Organ Co. Contract for 2007 Graduation
5.
Villanova University – 2007 Graduation
6.
7.
C.
D.
XI.
Select Event Rentals Contract – Chairs for 2007 Graduation
Level 3 Communications Master Services Agreement –
Attachment I
Financials for February 2007
Bill lists for February 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 April 26, 2007 at Springton Lake Middle
School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
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 Department
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Special Meeting of the Board of School Directors
February 20, 2007
MINUTES
I. Call of Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
___________________________________________________________________
In Attendance:
Nancy Mackrides
Veronica Barbato
Stacey Benson
Nancy Fronduti
Linda Fox
Jeffrey Pettit
William Campbell
Also in Attendance:
Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
William Taylor, Chairman of Tax Study Commission
Sharon Learn, Board Secretary
__________________________________________________________________
II. Review Act 1 of 2006 Tax Shifting Mandate
Act 1 of 2006 mandates that a referendum be placed on the ballot to be voted
upon by the voters of the School District at the primary election in May 2007.
The Board of School Directors must impose either a personal or earned income
tax for the purpose of reducing homeowner and farmstead real estate taxes.
The purpose of this special meeting is to determine which income tax will be
included in the referendum resolution.
III. Act 1 Tax Shifting Referendum Resolution
Mr. Campbell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 75
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors accepts the recommendation of the
Tax Study Committee and that pursuant to Act 1, the Board approve a
referendum question for a .0.8% personal income tax.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Stacey Benson, Nancy Fronduti,
Linda Fox, Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell
NAYS: None
IV. Public Comment - None
V. Adjournment
Mr. Campbell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 76
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
adjourned.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Stacey Benson, Nancy Fronduti,
Linda Fox, Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell
NAYS: None
__________________
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
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
February 23, 2007
Minutes of the February 22, 2007 Legislative Meeting
I. Call to Order
Roll Call
Board Members in Attendance:
Nancy Mackrides, Board President
Linda Fox,Vice President
Jeffrey Pettit
Veronica Barbato
Stacey Benson
Nancy Fronduti
William Montgomery
William O’Donnell
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Board Members:
Mike Peche
Sara Sunshine
Courtney O’Conner
Also in attendance:
Denise Kerr, Super. of Schools
Meg Barney, R&D Specialist
Pete Barry, Ass’t. Principal, SLMS
Bill Bennett, Principal, ILE
Anne Callahan, Dir. of Human Resources
Ken Curran, Psychologist
Bernadette Dacanay, Home & School Vis.
William Dougherty, Principal, GWE
Susan Evans, Ass’t Principal, PCHS
Angela Gilbert, Teaching & Learning Elem.
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Ralph Harrison, Asst. Principal PHS
MaryBeth Hoffman, Occup. Therapist
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Mgmt. Systems Admin.
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Bonnie Kinsler, Acting Transp. Dir.
Marie Kotch, Principal Media Elem.
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
Danielle Penza, Accountant
Harry Protzmann, District Engineer
Roxanne Schupp, Supv. Business Oper.
Sandra Shacklady White, Sup. Spec. Ed
Pupil Services
Ellen Sosangelis, Principal, RTE
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
2/22/07
The Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School
District was held on Thursday, February 22, 2007, at Springton Lake Middle School. The
meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Mackrides.
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2007
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 77
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
January 25, 2007.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
II.
Veronica Barbato, Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
Presentations and Awards
A.
World Language Department -2007 Pennsylvania Modern Language
Association Exemplary Program Award - Gail Diksa
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 78
Resolve, that the Board present the World Language Department - 2007
Pennsylvania Modern Language Association Exemplary Program Award to
Gail Diksa.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Veronica Barbato, Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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B.
The United States Achievement Academy Recognition – Peggy Levesque
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 79
Resolve, that the Board present The United States Achievement Academy
Recognition Award to Erin Doby, Khalice Payne, Jayda Rawls, Janay Smith,
and Elijah Trusty.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Veronica Barbato, Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
Rose Tree Elementary School Students and Mrs. Sosangelis presents
Read, Research, Sing and Learn
Reports
A.
B.
C.
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of February 22, 2007
Superintendent’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
January 25, 2007.
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of February 22, 2007
Mr. Montgomery moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 80
Resolve, that the Board approve the following tax assessment appeal for
2006: Stephen F and Jill S. Moppert Assessment Appeal – Year 2006
130 Springton Lake Road, Upper Providence, PA
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Veronica Barbato, Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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D.
VI.
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
C.
VII.
RTMEA – Ben Danson
RTM Education Foundation – Dr. Meg Barney, Exec. Director
Healthy Communities Initiative - Dana Ryker
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to three minutes each)
A.
VIII.
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of February 22, 2007
Rose Tree Media Residents
Old Business
A.
2007-2008 Calendar – Second Reading and Approval
Mr. Pettit moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 81
Resolve, that the Board approve the 2007-2008 School Calendar
(Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of February 22, 2007)
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, Veronica Barbato, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Supplemental Contracts – Attachment B& C
d.
Create New Position
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 82
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel section:
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Barbara Barbosa, Support Staff II, Springton Lake
Middle School, resignation effective February 13,
2007.
2.
Lisa Casey, Food Service, resignation, effective
February 9, 2007. Ms. Casey will remain on the
substitute list.
3.
Elaine Krynski, Food
effective March 30, 2007.
4.
Margaret Sprout, Support Staff I, Penncrest High
School, retirement, effective June 18, 2007.
5
Service,
resignation,
2/22/07
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Al Heinle, Summer School Director, effective June 1,
2007, at the annual salary of $5,500.
2.
Gregory Puckett, Assistant Summer School Director,
effective June 1, 2007, at the annual salary of $4,000.
3.
Kathleen Dooner, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher, effective February 23, 2007, at the annual
salary of $41,794, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 to be
prorated. Ms. Dooner received her Bachelor’s Degree
from Penn State University. She is assigned to Media
Elementary School replacing Erika Powell who resigned.
NOTE: Ms. Dooner is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Ronald Baldino, Acting Maintenance Supervisor, effective
January 1, 2007, at a monthly stipend of $500.
2.
Amy Connell, Food Service Worker, will serve as a
Substitute Bus Aide as needed effective February 2,
2007 at the rate of $10.62 per hour.
3.
Deborah Horan, Support Staff I, effective February 23,
2007, at the rate of $10.82 per hour. Ms. Horan is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary replacing Charlotte
Schenkel who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Horan is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
4.
Michael Maffei, Substitute Bus Aide, effective February
23, 2007, at the rate of $10.62 per hour. Mr. Maffei is
assigned to the Transportation Department. NOTE: Mr.
Maffei is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
5.
Carolyn Rawls, Full Time Cafeteria Trainee, effective
February 23, 2007, at the rate of $8.45 per hour. Ms.
Rawls is assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms.
Rawls is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
6.
Patricia Skean, Support Staff II, One-On-One Personal
Instructional Assistant, effective February 13, 2007, at
the rate of $12.81 per hour. Ms. Skean is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Barbara Barbosa
who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Skean is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
c.
Non-Instructional
7.
3.
Linda Rowley, Riddle Hospital Liaison, effective February
12, 2007 at the rate of $10.00 per hour. Ms. Rowley is
assigned to Penncrest High School.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
1.
Kathy Lejman, from Substitute to Regular Part-Time
Cafeteria Worker effective January 31, 2007, at the rate
of $8.65 per hour.
2.
Nicholas Polidori, from New Bus Driver to Full Time Bus
Driver, effective January 29, 2007.
3.
Tina Stevenson, from Substitute to Regular Part Time
Cafeteria Worker, effective January 31, 2007, at the rate
of $8.45 per hour.
4.
Mabel Deldeo, from Courier to Secretary I, Receptionist,
effective February 12, 2007 at the annual salary of
$26,209. Ms. Deldeo is assigned to the Education Center
replacing Nancy Owen who was reassigned.
5.
Michael Price, from Bus Driver to Facility Foreman,
effective March 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $33,000.
Mr. Price is assigned to Media Elementary replacing
Heath Stewart who resigned.
Unpaid Leave
1.
Karen Kerr requests an unpaid leave of absence for
purposes of child rearing commencing May 28, 2007 and
terminating June 30, 2007.
2.
Diane Burgess requests an unpaid leave of absence
commencing January 24, 2007 and terminating April 24,
2007.
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A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel
to serve as Intramural Instructors at the rate of $18.90
per hour:
W. Bittner
J. Boyle
R. Frank
A. Goldfarb
d.
Glenwood A. Peifer
Indian Lane
Indian Lane C. Shapero Media
Indian Lane J. Valentine Indian Lane
Media
2.
Geralyn Mayernick, (.5) Homework Club, Springton Lake
Middle School, effective January 29, 2007, at the annual
salary of $322.50.
3.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Spring Athletic Supplemental contracts. See
Attachment.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Spring Athletic Supplemental contracts.
See Attachment.
5.
Christian Glicko, Assistant Band Director, for the 20062007 school year, at the annual salary of $2,580. Mr.
Glicko is assigned to Penncrest High School.
Create New Position
1.
Personal Instructional Assistant – Support Staff II
Recommend the Board approve the creation of an
additional Support Staff II – Personal Instructional
Assistant position to serve the needs of a student who is
attending Indian Lane Elementary School.
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A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Create New Position
2.
Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations–ADSUP I
Recommend the Board approve the creation of a
Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations position at an
annual salary in Range VIII of the Administrative Salary
Schedule. This position replaces the former Director of
Maintenance and Operations position.
3.
Assistant Supervisor for Custodial Services – ADSUP II
Recommend the Board approve the creation of Assistant
Supervisor for Custodial Services position at an annual
salary of $ 59,596. This position is a re-title of the current
Custodial Supervisor position.
4.
Fields Foreman – ADSUP II
Recommend the Board approve the creation of Fields
Foreman position at an annual salary of $50,000. This
position replaces the current Maintenance Supervisor
position.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, Veronica Barbato, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell
None
Jeffrey Pettit
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B.
Overnight Trips
1.
2.
Penncrest Indoor Track Championship to State College, PA
Penncrest Future Business Leaders of America to Hershey, PA
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the
Following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 83
Penncrest Indoor Track Championship to State College, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip of the Indoor Track
Team to State College, PA. The Penncrest Indoor Track team will
compete at the State Championship in State College, PA on February
23 and 24, 2007. District costs include registration $180, van rental
$180 and estimated fuel costs of $120 for a total not to exceed $480.
Penncrest Future Business Leaders of America to Hershey, PA.
Further resolve, that the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
will compete in the State Competition in Hershey, PA on April 30
through May 2, 2007. The FBLA club will fund the cost of
transportation. The District costs include 3 substitute teacher days at
$225, registration fee of $676 for a total cost of $901.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, Veronica Barbato, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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C.
Delaware County Community College Allied Health Course at
Penncrest High School.
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 84
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Delaware County
Community College to conduct one three-credit course in Allied Health
entitled “Orientation to Health Care” at Penncrest High School for the
period January 10, 2007 through May 24, 2007. The course is
designed for between 10 and 16 Penncrest High School students at a
maximum cost of $5,143, with textbooks being billed separately, if
needed.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
D.
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, Veronica Barbato, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
Board Policy Review – First Reading
1.
Policy #319.1 Conflict of Interest - First Reading
This policy was recommended by the independent auditor
Barbacane & Thornton. See Attachment D in Official Legislative
Minutes of February 22, 2007.
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Award
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 85
Resolve, that the following bids be awarded:
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. in the amount of
$1,437,500
- PHS- Replace Maintenance Building Roof $150,000
- ILES - Phase II Roof Replacement $515,000
- RTES - Slate Roof Replacement $400,000
- MES - Roof Replacement $400,000
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
B.
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, Veronica Barbato, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
General
1.
2.
Vision Quest National, Ltd.
Budgetary Transfers
Mr. Pettit moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 86
Vision Quest National, Ltd.
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Vision Quest
National, Ltd for HomeQuest services during 2006-2007 school
year in the amount of $52.50 per day.
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X
Finance
B.
General
Budgetary Transfers
.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following budgetary
transfers:
FY 07 – 18
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$1,497
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Equipment
$1,497
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase three (3) new cellos.
FY 07 – 19
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$1,700
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Equipment
$1,700
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase ¾ string bass with bow,
bag and adjustable bridge for the music department.
FY 07 – 21
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$1,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Site Improvements – Equipment Replacement
$1,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase a new kiln for the art
department.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, Veronica Barbato, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
ACT 1 Tax Shifting Referendum Resolution
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 87
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media
School District, accept the recommendation of the School District’s
Local Tax Study Commission that, pursuant to Act 1, the School
District approve a referendum question for a personal income tax.
The School District, therefore, shall place a referendum
question on the May 15, 2007 primary election ballot. The
referendum question shall be in substantially the following
form, with additions or changes (other than the tax rate) as
determined by the School Board President in concert with
the School District’s Solicitor and election officials prior to the
election and which shall read substantially as follows:
“Do you favor imposing a zero point eight percent
(0.8%) personal income tax? The revenue generated
from the tax will be used to reduce taxes on qualified
owner-occupied residential properties and on qualified
farm buildings by about $535 in the first year, rising to
about $890 in subsequent years based on 100% tax
collection and 100% participation by eligible
homesteads. (The current personal income tax rate is
zero point zero percent (0.0%).”
The School District Administration, in consultation with the
School Board and School District Solicitor, shall prepare and
present to election officials a nonlegal interpretative
statement that shall accompany the referendum
question in accordance with the Pennsylvania Election
Code.
School District officials shall take all actions necessary or
appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution as
required by Act 1.
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The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
C.
D.
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, Veronica Barbato, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
Financials for January 2007
Bill Lists January 2007
Mrs. Fox moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 88
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Financial Lists and
Bill Lists:
Financial Reports
January
January
January
January
2007
2007
2007
2007
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
January 2007
January 2007
January 2007
January 2007
January 2007
January 2007
January 2007
January 2007
General Fund Bill List
Imprest Fund Bill List
Capital Fund Bill List
Future Refunding 1993 Issue
Bond Series 2003 Bill list
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
Private Purpose Trust
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$ 2,433,237.37
$
6,328.00
$
614.00
$
41,491.57
$ 348,581.57
$ 1,673,944.80
$
3,200.00
$
23,015.30
$ 4,530,412.61
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, Veronica Barbato, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
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X. Adjournment
Mrs. Fox moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 89
Resolve, there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
adjourned.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
__________________
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
EDUCATION CENTER
A bid opening was held on February 26, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Harry Protzmann, District engineer, Bob Chubb, Consolidated
Engineers, Roxanne Schupp, Supervisor of Business Operations, Donna Rottenberk
Business Office Witness, 4 bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Sharon Learn:
Cooling System Piping & Equipment Replacement – Phase II – SLMS
Allstates Construction Group
620 Parkway
Broomall, PA 19008
Dolan Mechanical, Inc.
638 Johnson Road
P.O. Box 326
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
Five Star, Inc.
257 E. Chestnut Street
West Chester, PA 19380
GEM Mechanical Services, Inc.
1353 Valley Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Edward J. Meloney, Inc.
22 Madison Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
________________
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Rebecca Ferguson
Resolve, the Board recognize Rebecca Ferguson for winning the
Delaware County Spelling Bee Competition.
Background
Seventh grader, Becky Ferguson, won the Delaware County
Spelling Bee at Neumann College. Becky competed against 34
students from public and parochial schools in the county. Becky
won an international dictionary, a $100 Savings bond and a one
year subscription to an online encyclopedia. Becky will now
compete in the National Spelling Bee May 27-June 1 in
Washington, D.C.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – March 2007
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten celebrated Read Across America Day with a pajama party in honor of
Dr.Seuss’s birthday. The children wore their pajamas to school and brought their favorite
book with them.
We read many Dr. Seuss books. One of our favorites was Green Eggs and Ham. After
we finished reading it we did a science experiment where we used our sense of taste and
sight to predict what color liquids we would like best. We were very surprised with our
results. We also used our sense of hearing to guess what was in our plastic green eggs.
We then read the Foot Book and created our own Foot Book. We read One Fish, Two
Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. After we read this book we used our math skills to graph many
different color goldfish. We had a great time celebrating reading while tying it into many
other areas of the curriculum. Also, video conferences were held which allowed students
from Glenwood to share their love of reading with students in another state. In all cases,
the message was sent and received—reading is important and FUN!
The Primary Level Learning Support students in Mrs. Wade’s class have been
progressing nicely through the Project Read phonics program. Not only have decoding
skills improved, but encoding skills are also improving. The students have been busy
writing stories through use of the steps in Process Writing. They wrote imaginative
stories about a “Teeny Tiny” character.
Each year, the Delaware County Library System and our local public libraries sponsor the
“Create Your Own Bookmark” contest. Children in grades 1-8 may enter two original
bookmark designs. This year three winning entries were submitted by Glenwood
students to the Middletown Library. Winners were: Carly Baillis, grade 1; Jaclynne
Polcino, grade 4; and Emily Davis, grade 5. Their bookmarks will go on to a competition
at the county level.
The second grade at Glenwood Elementary turned their classrooms into simulated market
places as a culminating activity for the economics unit. Each student either created a
service or made goods to sell to their fellow classmates. He/She also made a store front
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and came up with the price or prices for what was being sold. Students earned and were
given play money. They were then given the opportunity to shop at the various stores in
their classroom. Students learned how to bank, give change, profit and loss, and how to
be a good shopper. Not only was it educational, but it was also a lot of fun.
In March, the third grade students finished up their preparations for the PSSA, and they
worked hard to apply the skills and strategies they learned to do well on the test. We had
a bit of fun, as well, when we launched rockets to relive some PSSA stress. We also
enjoyed our trip to the West Chester University planetarium to enrich our study of the
solar system and space.
Fourth graders in Mr. Sharp’s Art classes have been making many interdisciplinary
connections with what they have been learning in Social Studies with regions of the
United States. In art class, we looked at the Northeast and learned about John James
Audubon (1785-1851). Audubon was born in Haiti and raised in France. Throughout his
childhood he watched birds and drew pictures of them. When he was about 18, he came
to the United States and began seriously studying birds that he saw. On a task to draw
and paint every bird in North America, Audubon lived in many parts of the US. Nearby, in
Audubon, Pennsylvania (just above King of Prussia) is a home where Audubon lived that
is set up as a historical museum. In England he found a publisher, which produced – a
four volume set of Audubon’s Illustrations called Birds of America. The set became an
enormous success in England as well as in the United States. Birds of America
contained more than 1,000 individual birds pictured on 435 hand-colored engravings.
People subscribed to the book as if it were a magazine. In art class, students selected a
bird that they would like to draw. On a large sheet of paper, students drew the
environment that the bird lived in – whether it was the ocean, river, lake, marsh, forest,
meadow, etc… After painting in this background, on another sheet of paper, students
created a picture of a bird using scratch art. Scratch art is the process of coloring a sheet
of paper with crayon or oil pastel and then coating it with either black ink or paint. When
dry, you would draw by scratching through the top layer of ink or paint to reveal crayon
underneath. In doing so, students focused in on texture by drawing the wings, feathers,
beak, eye, and legs.
Fourth and fifth grade students were given the opportunity to join many clubs, including
art club. This before school club was open to fourth and fifth grade students. We worked
on a myriad of projects. We began by creating a sculpture of a giant wave. Using
Katsusika Hokusai’s famous print of the “Great Wave” as inspiration, we first created an
armature using wood and wire. We twisted the wire to mimic how a wave might look. We
then stretched panty hose over top of it and painted a coat of white paint over top of it.
When dry, we added in swirls and lines and added dark and light blue. For a finishing
touch to mimic the foam of the top edge of a wave, we used Styrofoam peanuts.
Students in Mark Paikoff’s fifth grade class enjoyed the spoils of victory for winning the
KidBiz Showcase of Talent Contest earlier this year. The children didn’t realize that they
were preparing for the PSSA at the same time! The students have been working with the
KidBiz program for a few months now and were diligent about keeping themselves
involved as the contest drew to a close. KidBiz is a differentiated reading program that
allows children to read articles at their own reading level and answer questions about the
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reading selections. The questions are in line with Pennsylvania Standards and the topics
covered in the Reading PSSA which takes place in March. Each student in Mr. Paikoff’s
class completed a minimum of eight articles and short quizzes to qualify for the contest.
Students earned extra points for accuracy in their responses. As a result of winning the
contest, the students enjoyed a low fat, healthy treat!
Glenwood will host “Family Math Night” on Wednesday, March 7, at 6:45 P.M. Families
will enjoy an exciting performance by Craig Collis. Mr. Collis uses his expertise as a
teacher and his skill as a magician to create entertaining, educational programs.
Glenwood staff members will lead mini-workshops to demonstrate activities for reinforcing
math skills at home. We’re looking forward to a fun-filled evening for all!
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Our Parent Teacher Group sponsored another
assembly as part of a series in our "No Place For
Hate" campaign, highlighting the diverse histories
and cultures of people throughout the world. On
February 27th the Kusun Ensemble, from Ghana,
West Africa, performed. Although rooted in
traditional music, the group has developed a new
brand of music and dance they have dubbed
"Nokoko."
Through their music and dance, the
group has taught audiences around the world about
Ghanaian music and culture.
Our teachers,
principal and some students joined the dance troop
in a piece we like to call, “I have no rhythm…see!”
Indian Lane’s staff members rallied together to take home the winning
title in the Annual Parent-Teacher Basketball Game with a score of 56 to
55. Players signed a trophy basketball which is displayed in the office.
Over $2,000 was raised to benefit the Norman Kelly Smiles Scholarship
Fund. There was a special halftime dodge ball game between 5th
graders and their parents and teachers. There was also a special silent
auction during the game for bird houses built by Indian Lane students on Martin Luther
King Day of Service.
Students in grades 3-5 took the PSSAs in reading and math. The school provided
breakfast bars for each student in the morning, and Wawa provided orange juice, as well.
We also gave each student a highlighter pen, and of course, everyone got peppermint
gum.
The Indian Lane Courtyard Committee recently met and developed a plan to install our
reading circle chairs and for building our stage area. Next up, we will be purchasing a
shed from Penncrest and coming up with a schedule to allow our students to paint it. A
date for the spring clean-up will be selected, as well.
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Kindergarten
Language Arts - The children have learned the sounds for all of the letters. They have
been sounding out and decoding words with the following letters: a, b, c, f, h, j, m, n, p, r,
s, and t. The children have also been working with the High Frequency words a, go, like,
I, and, see, my, is, to, and the. Besides reading one to four letter words, the children
have also been writing words and sentences that have been dictated to them. We are
working on story writing. During learning centers the children are able to write their own
ideas using a mystery word in their stories. During formal writing time the children are
given a topic to write about. Writing time is a time when the children are able to express
themselves and use all of the phonics/reading skills that they have learned. It is a very
enjoyable time in the classroom. In handwriting the children have learned how to write all
of the upper case letters and numbers correctly. We are now learning about the lower
case letters. We have started this unit with the "Magic C letters". These are letters that
start like the lower case c. (a, c, d, g, and o). We will be continuing to learn the correct
process in writing the lower case letters throughout the rest of the year. Math-This month
we have started addition. We have been hands-on with many materials in the
classroom. The idea of this unit is for the children to understand the meaning of
addition. This month has a lot to offer in Social Studies. We have been learning about
the Presidents, Black History Month, and how to have a healthy heart. On Friday,
February 9 we celebrated the 100th Day of School. When asked to write what it would be
like to be 100 years old, the children had some very interesting ideas. We will also be
discussing dental hygiene and why it is so important.
First Grade
This month we covered red words from the Project Read Phonics program. We will learn
about the bossy r next week. We have learned about –ar, -er, and -ir. This will “unlock” a
whole new set of words for the boys and girls. The boys and girls are practicing a great
deal and are really taking off with their reading. In math we are focusing on strategies for
adding and fact families. We are moving on to numbers to 60. This will include
estimating skills, grouping items by 10, counting by 2s, 5s and 10s. Following our study
of place value will we move on to money and then learn to tell time. We studied what
school was like long ago and we will do some fun things with leprechauns and Ireland.
We will be learning about Women in History in honor of Women’s History Month. The
entire first grade traveled to the Delaware Museum of Natural History on February 23 in
conjunction with a unit on animal classifications and distance learning. Students in Mr.
Pinto’s class are sharing his excitement on the upcoming birth of his first child in mid
March. Everyone knows he’s expecting a daughter and will shower him with pink upon
his return.
Second Grade
After reading the book Somebody Loves you, Mr. Hatch, by Eileen Spinelli, the
children were given the challenge to catch each other doing random acts of
kindness. Each time they saw a classmate doing something special, they
were to write it on a card and place it in our “Acts of Kindness” bag. Each day one card
was pulled out and shared with the class. We are continuing our Native American Unit.
During our Reading time, we will be reading different Native American stories from the 4
regions that we study - Eastern Woodlands, Southwest, Northwest, and Plains. During
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Social Studies, we will research tribes from those regions and do crafts that are
representative of the tribes. At the end of the unit, we will celebrate with a Pow Wow!
Third Grade
Language Arts - We have completed our unit on “Incredible Stories.” We read about
dragons, magicians, and “Dogzilla.” During this unit, we were able to talk about reality vs.
fantasy. We wrote Tall Tales of our own and created our own super heroes.
We also wrote some winter Haiku poetry. Math - We have completed our
second rotation in math. This rotation included work in place value, greater
than and less than, and our favorite: subtraction with regrouping even across
zeroes. We will continue to review. Social Studies - We learned about Italy
while we read a story about a giant statue in Barletta. We learned about 2
volcanoes found in Italy. We continue our work with three regions in the United States.
Science - We are studying the organs of the body and their functions and we have an
almost life-size body in the hallway for each child to paste on his/her organs. What great
discussions you can have about the stomach and bladder!!!
Fourth Grade
In Readers' Workshop we are just beginning Stone Fox , by John Reynolds Gardiner.
This is a book about a young boy who competes in a dogsled race in hopes of saving the
farm on which he and his grandfather live. Students have continued to do a fantastic job
in participating in the 100 Book Challenge. Most students have reached the 100 steps
level and continue to push towards the 400 steps level before the end of the year. In our
Writers' Workshop, we have completed our initial study of a writer's style and have begun
talking about organization. Each student showed their own style of expressing
themselves and created some interesting "found poetry". We have had our initial run-in
with long division and after much patience and hard work many have conquered it. We
will be continuing to learn about fractions, decimals, and geometry in the remaining
weeks before the PSSAs in mid-March.
Fifth Grade
Students are expected to maintain a writer's notebook in which they will write every day.
All compositions are kept in a writing folder. There are two major assignments in each
marking period. All finished work is kept in a portfolio which will be sent home at the end
of the school year. There are no regularly assigned tasks for homework in spelling.
Students take a pre-test of twenty words every Monday. They are corrected right away in
class. Students are to review missed words each night until the post-test on Friday.
Students who score 100% on the pre-test are exempt from the post-test. On the post-test
there are usually four bonus words taken from topics currently being studied. Students
who are having difficulty can be given a spelling review practice book or a modified list.
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MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PSSA
(sung to the tune of YMCA)
Children, it’s time to get in the game
Take your pencil, and fill in your name
All other students are doing the same
We’ll show the world how smart we can be
Children, be sure to get lots of rest
Eat a good breakfast and dress yourself for success
‘Cause bright and early we start taking the test
We’ll show the world how smart we can be
Let’s do our best on the PSSA
Let’s do our best on the PSSA
When we’re proficient and advanced
We’ll have a better chance
We’ll show the world just how successful we are!
Let’s do our best on the PSSA
Let’s do our best on the PSSA
Do your best and you know the Mustang pride will show
And follow wherever you go.
(words by Jeanette Verdeur)
PSSA “PREP” Rally
Media students are well prepared and READY for the PSSA. We had a “PREP” Rally on
Friday, March 9. Penncrest cheerleaders greeted the children as they entered and started
the event with some rousing cheers. Thanks to Coach Anderson for arranging this. We
also had a performance by “The One Man Wonder,” David Smith, who wowed us with his
agility and skill. Have you ever seen a juggler juggle a bowling ball? Students took a test–
taking a pledge as did our mascot, Marty the Mustang. The grand finale was the singing
of our PSSA song written by our music teacher, Jeanette Verdeur, and led by members of
our service club, KIDS (“the PSSA dancers”). Test taking tips have been featured on our
morning broadcast for the last several weeks. Dr. Kerr was one of our guest announcers.
She did a great job. Mrs. Kotch appeared also.
Our test taking preparation was featured on Channel 10 News (5:00) on Friday, March 9.
Reporter Dave Palmer did a piece on test preparation at our school.
Our site coordinator, Mrs. Jean McPheeters, has been working very hard to make sure
that everything is in place. We’re ready! Bring on the PSSA!
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The 100th Day
Kindergarten children celebrated their 100th day of school. They did a round robin of
activities that involved the number 100. Many parents came in to help and to hear about
the “100” projects that the children completed at home. First graders also celebrated their
100th day with special activities.
Black History Month
Mini- biographies of influential African-Americans were featured on our news broadcast
every morning in February. The biographies were created by fifth grade students who are
KIDS members. The KIDS members each researched someone and created a brief
broadcast worthy summary of that person’s life. It was interesting to hear the children
discuss the people whose lives were featured. This activity provoked cross grade
conversation at its best.
Third grade participated in a video conference with the artist William H. Johnson. They
viewed and discussed the style, colors and meaning of his work. Students also learned
about the life of William H. Johnson, a famous black American, by reading a biography
about him. Ms. Martinez organized the pre-activities and video conference for all third
grade classes.
Our children participated in a poster conference sponsored buy the local NAACP. Three
of our students were prize winners; Megan O’Brien, Grace Hill and Lauren Jackson. They
were honored by the NAACP at a special event held here at Media School.
The entire school enjoyed The Black History Laser Show presented by Prismatic
Entertainment. The children were dazzled by the effects and music that came together to
give lots of information about Black history.
Math Night
Math coordinator, Kristin Connell, presented a Math Night for primary grade parents.
Parents and their children were invited to spend an evening in the computer lab exploring
educational web sites. The families had a great time and went home with a lot of
information that they could use at home.
PSSA Night for Parents
Tina Loveland-Smith, Susan Howe and Gemma Deady had an evening session for
parents to learn about the PSSA. They demonstrated access to web sites about the
PSSA testing. Parents got to peruse “released items” so that they would know what the
experience looks like for our children. The parents asked really excellent questions and
were most appreciative of the information.
Christopher Columbus
Ms. Millette’s second grade class rehearsed and performed a historical, biographical
rhyming play about the life of Christopher Columbus. Students learned about history and
improved their reading fluency and expression. They also learned about cooperation and
working toward a common goal. The play was excellent. It got rave reviews! Ms. Millette
wrote the play.
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Read Across the Planet
We did something a little different to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across
America Day. RTM distance learning coordinator, Mike Clark, gave us the opportunity to
participate in a program called “Read Across the Planet.” We were able to use our
distance learning equipment to connect with schools across the United States and in
Canada. Every grade level participated. We shared things that we had prepared (poems,
skits, songs) and answered questions about our school and our area. It was a fabulous
experience. What we learned is that children throughout the United States and Canada
have a lot in common.
Music News
Fifth grade just finished a unit on musical theatre. The children explored all aspects of a
“show” focusing on Clark Gesner’s “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” They acted
scenes, learned theatre ‘jargon” and sang “Happiness” which they will perform in our
spring concert, May 17.
Grade 2 has been introduced to the string family. There was an in-class “show and tell”
with a cello and violin. They studied the instrumentation in a piece called, “Cold and
Frosty Morning” and learned a Celtic style folk dance to go with the piece.
Our fourth graders presented a concert for their families that gave them a chance to
showcase their singing, dancing and recorder skills. The concert was called “A
Celebration of Music.” It was great kick-off for Music in Our Schools Month. “The
Locomotion” was a big hit!
Songfest participants Amber Mangabat, Emily Bunting and Brianna Shields have been
rehearsing with Mrs. Verdeur. On March 19, they will go to the Phoenixveille Middle
school to rehearse and perform. PMEA works with selected students from Delaware and
Chester County each year. This is a big honor for our young ladies.
Junie B. Jones
Our first graders went to The University of Pennsylvania (Irvine Auditorium) to see a play,
Junie B. Jones. The play is based on a favorite book. The children said that it was “great.”
The grown-ups liked it too!
Art Displays
Student artwork is currently displayed at Trader Joe’s (Pennsylvania barns) and The
Delaware County Courthouse (the jury lounge). We are always pleased to share our work
with the community.
Intramurals
Our boys and girls really look forward to basketball intramurals. Mrs. Shapero and Mr.
Goldfarb are sponsoring the program for fourth and fifth grade students.
Parents of fourth and fifth graders were invited to preview the maturation videos that we
show, “Let’s Talk Puberty Boys/Girls.” Fifth graders viewed the video on March 9 and
fourth graders will see it on April 12.
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AGP Newspaper
Our school newspaper, The Mustang Review, has joined NESPA, the National
Elementary Newspaper Association. By joining this organization, we will be able to have
our newspaper evaluated and shared with many schools throughout the country. The third
issue, published this month, focuses on anti-bullying.
Best of the Best in Children’s Literature
School librarian Jackie Matusow was invited to join a committee called “The Best of the
Best in Children’s Literature.” The group is sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Library
Association’s Media Selection and Review Committee. The panel is reviewing books
published in 2006 that received at least two significant awards or honors. They will be
presenting their findings at the PSLA’s Annual Conference at The Hershey Lodge.
Staff Development
We had two 100 Book Challenge site visits this month. The staff developer focused on
classroom protocol and procedures. We also had a “Coaching and Conferencing”
workshop presented by The 100 Book Challenge. Teachers got to review the “Coaching
and Conferencing” workbook and they saw and discussed conferencing videos.
PTG Activities
BINGO Night was a real crowd pleaser. Families packed the cafeteria for a fun-filled
evening.
Our PTG also sponsored a program on internet safety. Trooper Sunderlein (State Police)
gave parents lots of information that will, hopefully, help them guide their children more
successfully through the use of the world-wide web.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Art Room Happenings
Fifth grade students learned about Asian influence in the arts and commerce during the
1800’s by listening to Willow Pattern Story by Alan Drummond and creating their own
Willow Pattern vase with an arrangement of flowers in the Japanese style known as
Ikebana. Fourth graders learned about J. J. Audubon and his love of birds through the
book The Boy Who Drew Birds by Jacqueline Davies. They then created an accordion
fold book demonstrating their understanding of foreground, middle ground and
background with their choice of bird as the subject and watercolor pencils as the medium.
Students in third grade learned about the Renaissance when they created a masterpiece
portrait focusing on proportion in the style of Raphael and Leonardo Da Vinci using
watercolor and permanent markers. Second graders viewed a power point presentation
about Adire Eleko cloth made by people of the Yoruba tribe in Africa. They used patterns
to design their own cloth in the African style using tempera paint as resist, an indigo dye
wash, and a patterned border. Students in the first grade created drawings of owls in oil
pastels and followed up with a 3D owl in clay demonstrating their understanding of
texture.
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Math Lab
Grade 1 - Sorting and rule making addition and subtraction strategies were reviewed,
using color, size, and shape as the attributes. The students took the ‘turn around’ fact
concept into ‘fact families’. They were also introduced to the concept of ‘facts’ and they
are practicing flash cards, mad minutes, and addition/subtraction ‘Quizmo’. Grade 3 –
PSSA Prep: Students learned measurement (customary and metric; length, weight,
volume). They also reviewed geometric figures: points, lines, rays, line segments, plane
figures. Grade 4 – PSSA Prep: Fourth grade students worked on coordinate grids,
geometry (points, lines, segments, angles, plane figures, solids, symmetry) and
measurement. They are continuing to work with the long division algorithm, both with and
without remainders. Grade 5 – PSSA Prep: Fifth graders reviewed algebraic and
geometric patterns, function tables, fractions, solving algebraic equations, measurement
(length, weight, capacity), elapsed time, temperature and solid figures.
Accelerated Math Program
Fourth grade students traveled into (and out of) the world of geometry! They also learned
about metric measurement (length) and perimeter/area. As part of PSSA prep, students
worked on a Spiral Review packet to refresh multiplication and division skills, decimals,
elapsed time, estimation, etc. They also reviewed coordinate grids, function tables, and
problem solving with money. Fifth grade traveled through the world of geometry, studying
such concepts as points, line segments, rays, lines (parallel, perpendicular, intersecting),
angles (supplementary, complementary), similar/congruent, reflections, translations, line
symmetry, triangles, and quadrilaterals. The students created origami mobiles, in which
they not only created origami figures, but analyzed the figures in relation to the geometric
concepts learned. They also worked on the area of a triangle, identifying solids, basic
integers, temperature, transformations, and basic measurement. On ‘Pi Day’ (March
14th), students learned about circles, circle graphs and the revelation of ‘Pi’.
Music
The third and fourth grade students are preparing for their afternoon concert, “An
Afternoon of Music”. This concert will be held on March 27, 2007 at 2:45 p.m. in the
school’s cafeteria. The concert includes recorder, Orff instruments, and singing. This
month, the fifth graders began a unit about Musical Theatre. This unit ties in nicely with
our preparation for the Spring Concert, which includes songs from popular Broadway
musicals.
Library Happenings
Mrs. Thomas has been busy incorporating more and more writing, along with reading into
the library curriculum. Fifth graders wrote their own fairy tales with a “twist” - they took
the part of a character in a traditional story, writing the next chapter after the traditional
story ends, or writing a news report about one of the stories as a big event that has
happened in their town. The students studied fairy tales and the elements that make up
fairy tales, and used their good writer’s workshop skills to write, edit and publish this
assignment.
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Physical Education
During the month of March, developmental K and primary, and grades 1-4 focused on
body movements such as rolling, tumbling, balancing, dancing, step aerobics, and yoga.
The 5th graders created their own exercise routines which incorporated movements using
upper body strength, lower body strength, abdominal strength and flexibility. Towards the
end of the month, all the grades also worked on cooperation and sportsmanship while
focusing on fitness activities.
Reading
The 3rd grade literacy teams met with literacy consultant, Helen Conahan-Dettrey on
February 28, 2007 and utilized their DIBELS progress monitoring data to plan
instructional strategies for all students based on individualized student performance.
First Grade
First grade students participated in a Distance Learning opportunity to the Cape May Zoo
with Mike Clarke. This activity tied in perfectly with our science unit. The students were
able to see four animals that change to adapt to their environment. They also learned
about several other animals they were less familiar with and found out how
they camouflaged or changed. For many of our students this was their first opportunity to
participate in a Distance Learning activity. They were amazed and astounded that the
instructor in another state could see and hear them. Miss Sam could also answer their
specific questions....of which there were many. This lesson provided great background
information for the students as we strive to incorporate writing across the curriculum. One
child said “It was like a class trip without a bus!" How true!!!
Third Grade
Students in 3rd grade learned about animals in relationship with their reading anthology
theme: Animal Habitats. The students incorporated research skills into this unit and
produced some quality research projects. They also have completed their geometry unit
in math. The unit featured many hands-on activities and interactive lessons.
Fifth Grade
The fifth grade students just completed their study of colonial times. The culminating
activity was a Colonial Fair. Each student chose a colonial trade. They researched their
trade and wrote a speech. They made wooden signs of their trade. They presented the
fair to their parents and third and fourth grade students. Each child dressed up in period
costumes and had props at their stations. They set up their displays and presented their
speeches for an hour to the audience as the audience moved from trade to trade. It was
a wonderful way to evaluate what they learned.
Special Events
On Friday, March 9, the parents of Rose Tree Elementary School sponsored “Broadway
Bound,” this year’s Rose Tree Revue talent show. In addition to 25 individual or small
group performances and two teacher acts, each grade level sang and danced to a wellknown show tune. It was a delightful evening for all who attended! Special thanks to
Penncrest High School for hosting this event.
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The students and teachers of grades 3, 4, and 5 were treated to an assembly entitled
“Afro-Caribbean Rhythms” performed by four talented musicians as part of the Strings for
Schools program. During the performance, many students were invited on stage – they
learned to play various instruments and to dance the cha-cha. All agreed that this was a
very entertaining learning experience.
Healthy Initiative
In support of Rose Tree Media’s Wellness Policy, parents volunteered to help prepare
and serve various foods during lunchtime “taste tests.” On February 21, students in
grades 1 – 5 had an opportunity to taste red, green, and yellow peppers; in March
hummus and pita bread were served to all. It is hoped that these monthly “tastings” will
encourage students to select healthy alternatives at snack time and mealtime. Kudos to
the Food Service Department, parent volunteers, and our “adventurous” student tasters
for their participation in these “tastings.”
100 Book Challenge
During the last two in-service days (February 20 and March 2), Rose Tree Elementary
School teachers attended workshops sponsored by the American Reading Company to
learn more about the 100 Book Challenge Program. The “Readers’ Workshop” assisted
teachers to create an effective instructional model in each classroom that interconnects
direct instruction, guided practice, independent practice and assessment, while also
connecting everything to the district’s literacy curriculum. The “Conference Notebook”
provided teachers with effective one-on-one coaching strategies.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Springton Lake Middle School held its fourth annual “Hoops for Hope” basketball game.
The game is held between the staff of the school and the eighth grade boys’ and girls’
basketball team. The teams played before a sell-out crowd again this year. The teachers
started out strong with a 19 – 3 run on the students but lost the lead at halftime with the
score of 43 to 41. The tenacious teachers continued to play hard and Mrs. McLeod hit a
buzzer beater jump shot to win the game. The final score was 88 to 86. The over all
record so far is teachers with three wins and students with one win. The money that was
raised from ticket sales and donations (over $1950.00) will go to Springton Lake’s sister
school, Hope School, in Uganda, Africa. Springton Lake has been raising money for nine
years through various fund raisers which in the past bought books and computers for their
library, sent money to help raise chickens, installed new playground equipment, and
funded many other projects to improve the school. This year’s money will go to improve
sanitation facilities in the school and to purchase furniture for the preschool. The event is
organized and made successful by teacher/boys’ basketball coach, Andy Virtue, along
with the help of many of his colleagues
All students took the PSSA Math and Reading Assessments on March 14, 15 and 16.
The math department worked diligently to prepare students for the PSSA's. In addition,
we are proud to say that every student had a calculator for the test. This is
important since the PSSA is a calculator-driven test.
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The eighth grade Social Studies Classes visited the King Tut Exhibit at the Franklin
Institute.
The PE Dept had guest speakers for the self-defense unit. Springton Lake's security
officer, Bill Lott and Upper Providence Police attended the PE classes to discuss
prevention, awareness, and taught the students some self-defense techniques. They will
be introducing a new "Team Challenges" unit. The unit will simulate the TV show
Survivor. Each class will compete against other classes in a variety of activities for
points. Highest point total at the end of the unit will be the winning team that may get a
chance to compete against the faculty "survivor team.”
Mrs. Going's eighth grade classes are finally finished construction on their FABULOUS
Ceramic Figures!! They have begun painting the figures and you will see them soon!!
Also, the annual eighth grade project "The Art of Paper Quilling" will be distributed this
week and all projects will be due before vacation break! This is a unit which ties directly
into the art of The Renaissance. Yes, this paper craft came about during the time of the
renaissance!! Seventh graders in Mrs. Going's classes are rapping up their ceramic unit
this week too! The fish are glazed and firing and will be swimming into the showcases for
your enjoyment soon! Now on to Color Theory and the amazing American Portrait
painters. Seventh graders are also gearing up for their take home project of "Op Art"
20th Century!! Sixth graders are actively learning how to "mix" color based on theory
from the color wheel. This information will assist them in their choices for adding paint to
their Aztec Sun relief Sculptures! They are amazed to see the changes that occur when
you add black to "shade" a color and white to "tint" a color. They’re sponges with
information!!!! painting of their relief sculptures will begin next!! They will be given the
amazingly fun job of creating a Tessellation Design" for their take-home project. All work
should be on display very soon!!!
Ms. Sycz’s eighth grade clay figure sculpture unit has been completed and is now on
display in the case outside of room 117. Eighth grade students will be introduced to the
art of the Middle Ages exploring the influence of societal beliefs on the production and
style of art. Students will be required to read, analyze art and give a class presentation.
Students will follow with a project incorporating lettering, drawing and painting when they
create their own illuminated letter. Grade seven students are in the last few days of
glazing their clay vessels which will soon be on display next to the eighth grade clay
figures. Their next unit of study centers upon the style of abstract art with a focus on
Wassily Kandinsky. Students will review the elements and principles of design in order to
appreciate the development of abstract art. After reading from their art text book, students
will present certain elements and principles to their classmates. Students will also read
and write about Kandinsky. For their formal project, students will be shown step by step
how to create a solid abstract painting using the design facets which were studied.
Watercolor and acrylic paint will both be used in the painting. Grade six landscape
drawings will be on display outside of the art display case outside of room 117. The next
project that six graders will focus upon will be inspired by the art of Henri Rousseau. This
painting will incorporate parts of previous lesson such as composition, texture and space
to help in the achievement of painting of an animal and its environment. In addition to
having a chance to strengthen the skills mentioned, students will be introduced to drawing
from basic shapes, color theory and paint techniques.
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Mrs. Prior’s eighth graders are honing their drawing skills by drawing animals with scales,
feathers, or fur. They are using scratch board as a medium to simulate etching. Seventh
graders are completing theme designs that focus on drawing and the use of positive and
negative space, while sixth graders are mixing their own colors to paint their abstract,
expressive, realistic, or fantasy paintings.
Megan Brust, Michele Dabkowski, Shea Gaffney, Alex Mercer, Dan Middleditch, and
Lauren Walsh represented Springton Lake by participating in the PMEA Middle School
District Chorus at Owen J. Roberts High School on Friday Feb 16th. They rehearsed the
entire day while their classmates were off from school, and sang in the evening concert
along with 120 other middle school students from Delaware, Chester and Philadelphia
counties. Congratulations! A wonderful job was done by all.
On Friday, March 2, 158 voices from the Springton Lake Choruses stood on the ice at the
Spectrum and sang “God Bless America” for the Philadelphia Phantom fans. In addition,
family members totaling 276 joined their students for the 4-2 Phantoms win.
Mrs. Motley and Media librarian Jackie Matusow participated in a Saturday book review
session at Welsh Valley Middle School recently. As members of the Best of the Best
panel, they will be presenting reviews of books from A.L.A.’s Best of the Best list at the
upcoming PSLA Conference in Hershey in April. All district librarians met for a business
meeting and in-service on February at Springton Lake. Librarians participated in a handson workshop highlighting Power Media Plus which provides streaming video for
classroom use that will permanently replace the traditional film library after June 2007.
Librarians are prepared with passwords and IDs to allow teachers to create their own
accounts in each school as well as to search for and create topical lists for certain grades,
classes, or curricular areas that you can quickly access through your account for use in
the classroom. In addition to having entire films available, Power Media also has the films
segmented so that it is possible to show only a relevant clip for a class if that is all that is
needed.
Seventh grade students from Mrs. Auerbach’s class researched Lewis and Clark’s
expedition as part of their unit on Manifest Destiny. Each student completed a portfolio
on the events of the journey including wildlife and encounters with Native Americans.
Mrs. Stewart’s eighth grade Family and Consumer Science Class researched budgeting.
Each student was assigned a job which they researched using Vocational Biographies to
determine the amount of money they had to spend, selected housing, and budgeted for it.
Mrs. Motley finished instructing sixth grade language arts classes on how to use the
World Book Online in preparation for their trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington.
Students had hands-on experience with the program as they investigated self-selected
areas of interest related to the Holocaust.
Ms. Bendistis’s and Mrs. Gregg’s sixth grade classes were the first to begin 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
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information. Information was shared via posters and power points and all facts were
documented using proper bibliographic format. Mrs. Baker’s eighth grade health classes
researched topics related to stress reduction such as meditation, yoga, shiatsu,
acupuncture, exercise, and art or music therapy. Results were presented by a poster,
power point, brochure, video, or storybook. Mr. Brown’s eighth grade social studies
students researched words relating to the Roman Republic and prepared an illustrated
dictionary of the terms. Mrs. Maguire’s sixth grade science students researched an
invertebrate and created a shape poem which included its characteristics, habitat,
feeding, etc. Mr. Harp’s eighth grade language arts students researched myth, legend or
folklore relating to the Middle Ages in order to create a power point / interactive
presentation of ten slides.
The seventh grade science department is getting ready for their trip to Hershey Park in
May. The permission slips were handed out and need to be returned. The students will be
studying Newtonian Physics for the rest of the year in science and will than apply what
they have learned about the three laws of motion and gravity to the rides of Hershey Park.
This field trip is both exciting and educational.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
District Band Festival
Five members of the Penncrest High School band successfully auditioned for and
performed with the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District Festival, held on
February 10 at Upper Darby's Performing Arts Center. Seniors Eleanor Fulvio, Matt
Maze, and Jim McMullen, and juniors Pat Meyers and Brandon Young represented
Penncrest.
Professional Development
Thirty-eight teachers and support personnel attended a flex workshop at Penncrest, titled
"Teenagers and Drug Usage Today." The presenter was community relations officer
Trooper Jon Sunderlin from the Media barracks. Trooper Sunderlin covered the subjects
of what teens are using today, symptoms of their drug use, current drug vocabulary, and
methods of prevention.
Faculty Basketball
On March 1 the faculty team played the students in the annual rivalry game.
proceeds were donated to the AM Prom committee.
The
ICC
The senior class sponsored its annual Valentines Day Dance on February. Over 400
students attended. The money will be used to help reduce the ticket price for the senior
prom held at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Philadelphia on May 4.
Social Studies
Linda Flexon will attend a presentation at the World Affairs Council in Philadelphia.
Zbigniew Brzezinski will be the guest speaker.
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Kevin Nolen, Steve Silva, and Mike Ludwig were among twelve teachers who presented
to fellow faculty members during an in-service program. They included discussions on
Mao, Introduction to Philosophy, and the Civil War. Other faculty presenters also
demonstrated various techniques that they used in their classrooms to encourage student
participation.
Rotary Students
The Rotary students of the month for January were Michael Pesce, grade 11 and Patrick
O’Donnell, grade 12. They were honored at the Rotary luncheon at the Towne House
Restaurant.
Act 211 Presentation
One hundred ninety-one Penncrest students attended the Act 211 presentation on
substance prevention by Trooper Jon Sunderlin's after school on Monday, February 26.
American Math Contest
Senior Mark Palli and Sophomore Dan Consoli have qualified to move on to the second
round in the American Invitational Mathematics Exam. This is a national contest that only
students scoring above 100 points in the American Math Contest are invited to
participate.
Physics Olympics
On Saturday, February 24, the Physics Olympics team won the third meet of this season
by 85 points. Senior Kathryn Lund won the individual gold medal in the electric car
competition. The team won all three meets this year, and won the overall gold medal by
over 200 points. This is the 11th consecutive year that Penncrest has won the overall gold
medal. This year’s captains were: 1) Autumn Meet: Sara Sunshine, Adam Papamarcos,
Eric Virbitsky. 2) Winter Meet: Lepi Jha, Julia Nguyen, Rebecca Dunn. 3) Spring Meet:
Michelle Greene, Maread Hanna, Elizabeth Wordell, James McMullen. 4) Executive
Officers: Adrienne Arndt, Nora Fulvio. 5) Quartermaster: Andrew Geisel
Science Olympiad
On February 27, the Penncrest Science Olympiad team achieved something that has not
been done in 14 years. The Penncrest team defeated Harriton High School at the
Science Olympiad Regional Championships. The team won medals in 18 of the 23
events in which they competed, earning 5 gold, 7 silver and 6 bronze.
They received
gold medals for musical instrument, genetics, airplane, disease detectives, and remote
sensing of Mars. The team is looking forward to the State Championships at the end of
April.
Hi-Q
Penncrest finished second to Marple Newtown in the championship match on March 6.
Mr. Ludwig is very proud of his team for their season-long diligence and their relentless
pursuit of the Hi-Q championship.
Penn State Writing Contest
Natalie Scherer, 11th grade, has been named a finalist in the Penn State Writing
Contest. Natalie will be recognized on April 6 at a ceremony in University Park.
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World Language
The World Language Fête took place at Penncrest High School. The Fete honored high
school and middle school students who won top honors in the district language contests.
The night also honor students who are being inducted into the World Language Honor
Society.
Nineteen PHS French students will travel to Avignon, France as the part of the 2006-2007
French Exchange. Over the 2 weeks, students will visit medieval and Roman sites
including the Palais des Papes (former Papal palace), Glanum (an ancient Roman village)
and Le Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduct.) Students will be hosted by their French families
to truly experience French cuisine, culture, and language. The trip will culminate with 2
days in Paris.
KYW Newstudies Class of 2007
Randy Kreider and Melissa Kennedy were accepted into the KYW Newstudies Class of
2007. They are participating in workshops and working with writers, editors, reporters,
and broadcasters at KYW and have been invited to produce a newsbite which will be
presented on KYW Radio later in the spring.
Athletics
Penncrest High School concluded another successful winter season with some
outstanding performances in the post season. Boys and girls indoor track both qualified
representatives to compete in the Pennsylvania Indoor Track Championship. The boys 4
X 400 relay finished tenth in the state with a time of 3:26 (Anthony Batch, Alex Krynski,
Stephen James, Conner Showalter). On the girl’s side, Karen Shump took first place in
the shot put with a throw of 49’ 6”.
Vince D’Ortone, a junior at Penncrest, finished fourth at the Regional Wrestling
Tournament and will compete in the PIAA State Wrestling Tournament which is held in
Hershey, Pennsylvania. Vince wrestles in the 171 pound weight class.
Nicole Lord and Joe Carlin will represent Penncrest High School at the PIAA State
Swimming Championships being held at Bucknell University. Nicole, a sophomore at
Penncrest, will compete in the 100 meter fly. Joe, a junior at Penncrest, will compete in
the backstroke.
Andrew Geisel, a senior boys basketball player at Penncrest, has been selected by the
Delaware County Chapter of the Sports Hall of Fame as an “Outstanding Winter Athlete”
for his accomplishments on the court and in the classroom. He will be honored by this
organization at a luncheon on Tuesday, March 20, 2007.
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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:
March 14, 2007
Subject:
March 13 – 8:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Campbell
_____________________________________________________________________________
In Attendance:
Bill Campbell
Bill O’Donnell
Nancy Fronduti
Stacey Benson
Jeff Pettit
Veronica Barbato
Nancy Mackrides
Bill Montgomery
Also:
Denise Kerr
Sharon Learn
1. Audit for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006
Pam Baker, CPA
Follow Up: Pam Baker had a scheduling conflict and could not attend this meeting.
She will be at the April 17, 2007, meeting.
2. Taxpayer Relief Act, Special Session Act 1 of 2006
On March 1, 2007, the administration applied for exceptions from referendum.
(See attachment #1) PDE must notify the district no later than March 21, 2007 of
their response.
Follow Up: This topic will remain on the monthly agenda.
3. 2007 – 2008 General Fund Budget
Two budget worksheets were reviewed: Adds/Cuts List; Full time equivalent
employees by location.
Follow Up: There will be a budget meeting on April 17, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. in the
Education Center Boardroom.
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4. Budgetary Transfer Requests
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612… (Public School code section 609)
When funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one
class of expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9) months of the fiscal
year by the board.
FY 07 – 25
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
School Sponsored Athletics – Dues and Fees
$2,500
TO:
School Sponsored Athletics – Supplies
School Sponsored Athletics – Equipment
$2,500
AMOUNT:
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase supplies and equipment
for spring sports teams.
FY 07 – 26
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Speech and Language – Supplies
Speech and Language – Travel
Gifted Support – Dues and Fees
Nursing Service – Books and Subscriptions
Nursing Service – Equipment Replacement
$8,850
TO:
AMOUNT:
Nursing Service – Software
$8,850
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the expense of the software
and training from Professional Software for Nurses, Inc. The RTM
Technology Department has reviewed the system and export
requirements. The Software product was reviewed at the October
2006 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
FY 07 – 27
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$1,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Travel
$1,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the expense of teacher
training through workshops.
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FY 07 – 28
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Instruction and Curriculum – Supplies
$3,918
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$3,918
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to reallocate per pupil adjustment.
FY 07 – 30
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 29 McGaughey-Higgins Fund
Instructional Technology – Supplies
$9,940
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Equipment
$9,940
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase 14 projectors.
FY 07 – 31
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Instructional Technology – Supplies
Instruction and Curriculum – Supplies
$3,071
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Equipment
$3,071
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase equipment to support the
student broadcasting activities.
FY 07 – 32
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Instructional Technology – Equipment Replacement
$5,650
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Software
$5,650
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase software that would allow
the running of multiple virtual servers on one physical server. This
would allow for the reduction of the overall hardware expense for
replacing servers, but does require the licensing of the VM Ware
server operating system.
Follow Up: This item will be on the March Legislative Agenda.
The next finance committee meeting will be on April 17, 2007.
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Rose Tree Media School
District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 190632493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
Chief Operations Officer
Management Services
Department
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Sharon A. Learn, Chief Operations Officer
Date:
March 14, 2007
Subject:
March 13, 2007 - 9:00 PM - Operations Committee Meeting
Minutes - Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
__________________________________________________________________
In Attendance:
Bill Montgomery
Jeff Pettit
Bill O’Donnell
Veronica Barbato
Nancy Fronduti
Nancy Mackrides
Stacey Benson
Bill Campbell
Also In Attendance
Denise Kerr
Sharon Learn
Harry Protzmann Bonnie Kinsler
Phil Quinzi
Meg Barney
1. Five Year Capital Improvement and Educational Plan
Harry Protzmann, Engineer
Springton Lake Middle School Renovation Project - Architect Interviews set
for March 15, 2007
Follow Up: This topic will be on the April Committee Meeting Agenda
The next community meeting will be held on April 11, 2007, at Springton Lake
Middle School, 1:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. This meeting is called “This is What
We Heard” and the purpose is to review the opinions based on the input from
the first meeting; review the best use of existing facilities; prioritize
improvements; identify additions where needed; and look at preliminary costs.
The final community meeting will be held on May 9, 2007 at Glenwood
Elementary School, 9:30 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. This meeting is called “The
Draft Plan”. Once again, community input from meeting #2 will be reviewed;
capital needs will be prioritized; design idea will be shared; and projected
costs will be revised. Finally, the plan will be presented to the Board of
School Directors sometime in June, 2007.
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2. Transportation Department
Bonnie Kinsler, Acting Supervisor of Transportation.
Purchase or rent additional school bus (es). Bonnie Kinsler, Acting
Supervisor of Transportation, will review the data to support the purchase of
new school buses for the 2007 – 2008 school year before May 1. She will
also address the critical concerns facing the department during the spring
sports season.
Follow Up: The committee authorized the administration to publicly bid the
purchase of 6 new school buses. Bonnie will return to the committee meeting
in April or May with rider ship data. The power point presentation will be
posted on the web site.
3. Indian Lane Elementary School
Aston Middletown Little League Request
Aston Middletown Little League is requesting permission to make changes
and improvements to the baseball field located at Indian Lane Elementary
School. (See attachment #1)
Action: This item will be on the March Legislative Agenda. Tom Kelly will
prepare an agreement for use of property including property at Indian Lane
and Glenwood Elementary schools.
4. Media Elementary School
Barrall Field – Media Borough Request
Media Borough has received a grant in the amount of $10,000 to modify and
renovated the restrooms at Barrall Field. The total cost of the work to be
done is $32,800; the district’s contribution to the project would be $11,400.
The money for this project is in the capital improvements funds.
(See attachment #2)
Action: Discussion. The Committee would like to proceed with this project
This item will be on the March Legislative Agenda.
5. Springton Lake Middle School
HVAC Summer Project - Bid Award
(See attachment #3)
Action: This item will be on the March Legislative Agenda.
The next operations committee meeting will be on April 17, 2007, 9:00 PM
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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:
March 16, 2007
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – March 13, 2007
Board Members in attendance: J. Pettit, W. Campbell, V. Barbato, N. Fronduti, N.
Mackrides, S. Benson, Chair, W. O’Donnell, W. Montgomery
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr, One member of the community
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
The items for the legislative meeting were reviewed.
Action: All items will appear on the agenda of the legislative meeting of
the Board of School Directors on March 22, 2007, for a vote of the full
Board of School Directors.
II.
Review of 2007-08 School Calendar
The committee reviewed a request to add Rosh Hashanah as a school
holiday on the school calendar. The committee asked for additional
information before making a decision on this matter.
Action: The administration will gather information on the number of
staff and students who have been absent from school on Rosh
Hashanah over the past two school years. In addition, the committee
asked that the administration gather information on policies and
procedures regarding this issue from other districts.
III.
Penncrest High School Supplemental
Ken Batchelor, Penncrest High School principal, discussed with the
committee a request to add a TV Production Club Sponsor at the high
school. The supplemental payment for this position would be $2600.
Action: The creation of the position will be placed on the agenda of the
legislative meeting on March 22, 2007, for a vote of the full Board of
School Directors.
IV.
Executive Session
An executive session was held to discuss matters of personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on April 17.2007, at
7PM in the Education Center Board Room.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565.5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Valerie Burnett
Date:
March 7, 2007
Subject:
March 6, 2007 Pupil Services Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Veronica Barbato
Valerie Burnett
Director of Pupil Services
Board Members in attendance: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Jeff Pettit, Bill
O’Donnell, Stacy Jackson Benson, Bill Campbell, Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox
Others in attendance: Dr. Kerr, Dr. Burnett, Dr. Barta, Mrs. Shacklady-White, Ken
Batchelor, Steve Taylor, Angela Gilbert, Meg Barney
Policy 202
Eligibility of Non-Resident Students
A revision to Policy 202 was presented that clarifies the District’s ability to collect
specific documentation to verify the residency of any student enrolling in the District who
resides with anyone other than a natural parent. The policy revision has been provided
to Tom Kelly for review.
Action: The policy will be on the March 07 Legislative agenda for first read.
Policy 209 Health Examinations
Policy 209 Health Examinations was presented following communication from the
Pennsylvania Division of School Health requesting all districts provide policy that
addresses the mandated physical and dental examinations. The policy must include
statement that indicates the district will accept private physical and dental examination if
completed within the year prior to the mandated grade.
Action: The policy will be on the March 07 Legislative agenda for first read.
Overnight Trip Requests
Boys PIAA Wrestling Championship
A Penncrest student has advanced to the state championship and will be competing at
Hershey, Pennsylvania on 3/7/07-3/10/07. District costs include registration fees of
$100.00, mileage reimbursement at $100.00, substitute coverage for 2 days at $150.00,
and lodging and meals at $867.00 for a total district cost of $1,217.00
Action: Approval of the overnight trip will be on the March 07 Legislative Agenda.
Girls PIAA Swimming Championship
A Penncrest student has advanced to the state championship and will be competing at
Bucknell University on 3/8/07- 3/9/07. District costs include registration fees of $100.00,
mileage reimbursement of $100.00, and lodging/meals for $315.00 for a total cost of
$515.00.
Action: Approval of the overnight trip will be on the March 07 Legislative Agenda.
Boys PIAA Swimming Championship
A Penncrest student has advanced to the state championship and will be competing at
Bucknell University on 3/9/07- 3/10/07. District costs include registration fees of
$100.00, mileage reimbursement of $100.00, and lodging/meals for $315.00 for a total
cost of $515.00.
Action: Approval of the overnight trip will be on the March 07 Legislative Agenda.
Contracts
A contract was received for the rental of a Digital Piano for the 2007 graduation
ceremonies. The cost of the piano rental for the event is $1,869.00.
Action: Approval of the contract will be on the March 07 Legislative Agenda.
A contract was received for rental of the Villanova site for the 2007 graduation
ceremonies. The cost of the site for the event is $6,935.00.
The cost of for a wheel chair lift (for nonresident IU students) of $2,500.00 will be added
to the contract. The cost will be billed to the student’s home districts. If other school
districts using the Villanova facility the same day also require a wheel chair lift, the cost
will be shared between districts.
Action: Approval of the contract will be on the March 07 Legislative Agenda
A contract was received for the rental of chairs for the 2007 graduation ceremonies. The
cost of the chair rental is $423.00.
Action: Approval of the contract will be on the March 07 Legislative Agenda
Discipline
Mr. Batchelor reported back to the Board regarding the impact of 10 day out of school
suspensions. These suspensions are typically assigned after drug, alcohol or weapon
violations. Data was shared regarding the number of 10 day out of school suspensions.
Number of 10 day suspensions:
9/1/05 to 3/6/06
21
9/1/06 to 3/6//07
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Two questions were posed to faculty, students who had been suspended, and parents.
The first question considered the impact of a 10 day out of school suspension.
Feedback, including that from who received the suspensions indicated that the
discipline did have an impact and served as a deterrent for further violations.
The second question considered the punitive affect on academics. Teachers indicated
that students are able to recover academically from the suspension. Work is provided
for the students and the student is able to receive after school help during the
suspension. Students are encouraged to e-mail their teachers to remain in
communication until they return to school. In most cases, students reported that they
were able to maintain their academic performance and one student reported improved
academic performance he attributed to increased scrutiny from his parents.
Decreases in the number of 10 day suspensions were attributed to a change in the
referral process, mailing home all disciplinary referrals to parents, and canine searches
for drugs and contraband.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services Committee is April 10, 2007 at 7:00 PM
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:
March 7, 2007
RE:
March 6, 2007, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Stacey Benson, Bill Campbell,
Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Meg Barney, Ken Batchelor, Angela Gilbert, Denise Kerr, Steve
Taylor
Update and Dialogue About the International Baccalaureate Program for Penncrest
High School – Dr. Steve Taylor, Mr. Ken Batchelor, Dr. Meg Barney
Dr. Taylor and Mr. Batchelor shared information with the Board about the International
Baccalaureate Program, which they have been researching this year. Their research
has included studying information about the International Baccalaureate Organization
and Diploma Programme, attending a workshop sponsored by the Guild of IB Schools,
and visiting the site of the IB program at Harriton High School. Their presentation began
with an overview of the vision for Excellence for All at Penncrest, a vision which
promotes high performance on all students at Penncrest.
The International
Baccalaureate Program originated in 1968, when international educators from many
countries gathered to design a curriculum that would develop “inquiring, knowledgeable
and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through
intercultural understanding and respect.” Since 1968, the International Baccalaureate
(IB) Diploma Programme has come to represent the gold standard in preparation for
university study across the world. The Diploma Programme (DP) involves two years of
intense study in six subject areas: English, another world language, Individuals and
Societies, Experimental Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, and the Arts. In
addition, the Programme involves three unique elements: the Extended Essay, an
independent work of about 4,000 words; the Theory of Knowledge course; and
requirements for 150 hours of Creativity, Action, and Service. Students who participate
in the Diploma Programme earn a diploma on the basis of internal and external
assessments which are scored by examiners from around the world. Among the many
benefits of establishing an IB program at Penncrest, the following stand out: IB
introduces world-class standards, a global perspective, and international principles of
best practice into our curriculum; it encourages a trans-disciplinary view of learning; it
provides an opportunity for all interested students to experience a very demanding
curriculum; it gives PHS students an internationally respected credential for applying to
college and increases the value of the diploma, for both IB participants and all students
attending a school which offers the DP; it establishes an additional layer of highly valued
courses for our teachers; and it raises the status of PHS and RTMSD. There is
approximately a two-year process for schools to establish an IB program, during which
time they need to recruit a cohort of students, work on vertical articulation, determine
staffing, receive professional development, review and purchase materials, and
establish a Diploma Programme Coordinator. To begin and sustain the program,
Penncrest would need a cohort of at least 20-25 interested students per grade. Costs for
the start up period would exceed $40,000. Once a Diploma Programme is up and
running, costs would include an annual fee of approximately $8,600, a per capita fee for
participants of about $700, ongoing costs for materials, ongoing costs for professional
development, and the costs of the Coordinator’s position. At the end of the presentation,
Dr. Barney reviewed some possibilities for funding the program outside the RTMSD
budget, including the possibility of corporate sponsorship. About 525 high schools in
America have IB programs, including local high schools such as Harriton, Cherry Hill,
Mount Pleasant, and four in the School District of Philadelphia. Further questions that
will need to be addressed include the cost for labor, the sources of funding, and the longterm expenses of operating such a program. No decision was made at this meeting
about the future of the IB program in RTM.
Office of Teaching & Learning Website Revision – Dr. Taylor and Dr. Gilbert
Dr. Taylor and Dr. Gilbert have revised the Office of Teaching and Learning website.
They distributed the new Table of Contents and encouraged Board members to explore
the new site.
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:
March 9, 2007
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for March 6, 2007
Chairperson: Mrs. Linda Fox
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
Board Members in attendance: Veronica Barbato, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides,
Bill O’Donnell, Stacey Benson, Bill Campbell, Linda Fox
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden, Mack Johnson, Ron Harris, Anthony
Lombardo, Meg Barney, Leslie Trimble
Instructional Uses of Technology
Leslie Trimble, Penncrest High School science teacher, demonstrated the use of
instructional videos and podcasting with her students. Students in her Applied Science
course for juniors and seniors were able to create their own videos demonstrating their
knowledge of several scientific concepts. The podcast creation project also helped
students demonstrate knowledge using another strategy. These instructional uses of
technology assist in motivating students and aid in their understanding of otherwise
difficult concepts. Leslie employs very active engagement instructional strategies to
keep students interested and involved in their learning. She has noticed an increase in
test scores and a better retention of knowledge since using these strategies.
Telephone Services Agreement Ratification
The four year agreement with Level 3 Communications for district telephone services,
which was approved at the February Technology Committee meeting, will be on the
March legislative agenda for ratification.
Daylight Savings Time Changes
Ron Harris reviewed all the changes and updates necessary for the upcoming Daylight
Savings Time date change. All servers, workstations, and electronic systems that the
district runs needed to be adjusted to accommodate the change in time. This has
included items such as time clocks for employees, the video surveillance system at
Penncrest, Palms that administrators use as organizers, our e-mail system, main phone
switches, and other software. The process was not able to commence until we were
sent software patches by companies involved. The Technology Department has taken
about two weeks to accomplish this necessary task.
Budgetary Transfer Request
Patti Linden and Ron Harris reviewed the budgetary transfer request for software to
create virtual servers. The Penncrest and Springton Lake servers needed to be
replaced and were budgeted for this school year. With updated VM Ware software, they
can create several virtual servers out of one physical server, thus increasing the
usefulness and productivity of the server purchases. As more systems are added to our
network, each requiring its own server, this software will aid in decreasing our hardware
costs. The transfer request will be on the March Legislative agenda.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 10, at 9:00 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.”
February 22, 2007
March 6, 2007
March 13, 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 April 26, 2007, at Springton
Lake Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
VIII.
A.
Old Business
Board Policy
1.
Policy #319.1 Conflict of Interest - Second Reading & Vote
Resolve, that the Board approve Policy #319.1 Conflict of
Interest. See Attachment A.
Background
This policy was recommended by the independent auditor
Barbacane & Thornton.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional - None
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
2.
3.
Daron Jones, Maintenance Supervisor, resignation,
effective March 2, 2007.
Nominations
a.
Professional - None
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Elisa Ettien, Food Service Worker, will serve as a
Custodial Substitute, effective February 20, 2007, at
the rate of $12.00 per hour.
2.
Scott
Johnson,
Groundskeeper/Maintenance
Worker, effective March 19, 2007, at the rate of
$14.58 per hour. Mr. Johnson is assigned to
Maintenance and Operations replacing Chris
Bowker who was terminated. NOTE: Mr. Johnson
is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
1.
William Miller from Substitute Bus Driver to New Bus
Driver, effective February 28, 2007.
2.
Lisa Casey from Substitute Food Service Worker to
Regular Part-Time Food Service Worker, effective
February 20, 2007.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Carin Newsome, Unpaid Leave of Absence
commencing March 1,2007 and terminating June 30,
2007.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
d.
e.
Kristyn Baker, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach, will
not be taking the position.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Elaine Jay, Junior and Senior Prom Chaperone for
the 2006-2007 school year at the rate of $125 per
event.
2.
Linda Kilpatrick, Junior and Senior Prom Chaperone
for the 2006-2007 school year at the rate of $125 per
event.
3.
Kristen Barr, 7th Grade Girls Lacrosse Coach for the
2006-2007 school year, at the annual salary of
$2,709.
4.
Ashley Barr, 8th Grade Girls Lacrosse Coach for the
2006-2007 school year, at the annual salary of
$2,709.
5.
Carin Heller, Assistant Freshman Girls Lacrosse
Coach for the 2006-2007 school year, at the annual
salary of $2,193. NOTE: Ms. Heller is being hired
pending
completion
of
her
pre-employment
paperwork.
6.
Brenda Smerigan, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach for
the 2006-2007 school year, at the annual salary of
$3,225. NOTE: Ms. Smerigan is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
Salary Change
1.
Catherine Lacock, salary correction to $12.98 per
hour effective August 29, 2006. Ms. Lacock’s pay rate
was incorrect on the June Board.
2.
Elise Simonian, salary correction to $12.98 per hour
effective August 29, 2006. Ms. Simonian’s pay rate
was incorrect on the June Board.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Salary Change (continued)
3.
B.
Denise Kerr, Superintendent, salary adjustment to
$159,955, effective November 1, 2006. Adjustment
includes salary and bonus for the 2006-2007
school year.
f.
Create New Position
1.
Recommend Board approve the new position of TV
Production Club Sponsor at Penncrest High School
with a supplemental pay of $2,600 per year.
g.
Other
1.
Rescind appointment of James Penney, Substitute
Custodian. Mr. Penney will not be joining Rose Tree
Media School District.
2.
Rescind appointment of Carolyn Rawls, Full-Time
Food Service Worker. Ms. Rawls will not be joining
Rose Tree Media School District.
3.
Recommend the Board approve the Rose Tree Media
Education Association Early Retirement Plan for the
2006-2007 school year. Attachment D.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Boys PIAA Wresting Trip to Hershey, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the Boys PIAA
Wrestling Championship in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Background
A Penncrest student has advanced to the state championship and
will be competing at Hershey, Pennsylvania on 3/7/07-3/10/07.
District costs include registration fees of $100.00, mileage
reimbursement at $100.00, substitute coverage for 2 days at
$150.00, and lodging and meals at $867.00 for a total district cost
of $1,217.00. This item was discussed at the March 2007 Pupil
Services Committee Meeting.
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
2.
Penncrest Girls PIAA Swimming Championship to Bucknell
University
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the Girls PIAA
Swimming Championship at Bucknell University.
Background
A Penncrest student has advanced to the state championship and
will be competing at Bucknell University on 3/8/07- 3/9/07. District
costs include registration fees of $100.00, mileage reimbursement
of $100.00, and lodging/meals for $315.00 for a total cost of
$515.00. This item was discussed at the March 2007 Pupil
Services Committee Meeting.
3.
Penncrest Boys PIAA Swimming Championship at Bucknell
University
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the Boys PIAA
Swimming Championship at Bucknell University.
Background
A Penncrest student has advanced to the state championship and
will be competing at Bucknell University on 3/9/07- 3/10/07. District
costs include registration fees of $100.00, mileage reimbursement
of $100.00, and lodging/meals for $315.00 for a total cost of
$515.00. This item was discussed at the March 2007 Pupil
Services Committee Meeting.
C.
Policies
1.
Policy #202 - Eligibility of Nonresident Students
First Reading – Attachment B
The proposed revised policy was discussed at the March 2007
Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
Background
A revision to Policy 202 was presented at the March 2007 Pupil
Services Committee Meeting that clarifies the District’s ability to
collect specific documentation to verify the residency of any student
enrolling in the District who resides with anyone other than a
natural parent. The policy revision has been provided to Tom Kelly
for review.
IX.
New Business
C.
Policies (continued)
2.
School Board Policy #209 – Health Examinations
First Reading – Attachment C
The proposed policy was discussed at the March 2007 Pupil
Services Committee Meeting.
Background
Policy #209 Health Examinations was presented
following
communication from the Pennsylvania Division of School Health
requesting all districts provide policy that addresses the mandated
physical and dental examinations. The policy must include
statement that indicates the district will accept private physical and
dental examination if completed within the year prior to the
mandated grade.
APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Award – See Attachment E
Recommend the following bids be awarded in the categories listed,
such recommendation being the lowest bid received from a
responsible bidder, kind, quality and materials having been
considered.
Springton Lake Middle School - HVAC Summer Project
Five Star, Inc.
$489,500.00
Background
A bid opening was held on February 26, 2007. This item was
discussed at the March Operations Committee Meeting.
B.
General
1.
Aston Middletown Little League – See Attachment F
Resolve, that the Board approve Aston Middletown Little League’s
request to make changes and improvements to the baseball field
located at Indian Lane Elementary School.
Background
This item was discussed at the March Operations Committee
Meeting.
2.
Media Borough – See Attachment G
Resolve, that the Board approve Media Borough’s request
to modify and renovated the restrooms at Barrall Field. The cost to
the district will be $11,400.
Background
Media Borough has received a grant in the amount of $10,000. The
total cost of the work to be done is $32,800; the district’s
contribution to the project would be $11,400. The money for this
project is in the capital improvements funds. This item was
discussed at the March Operations Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Budgetary Transfer Requests
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612… (Public
School Code, section 609). When funds are not available for
a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9)
months of the fiscal year by the board.
FY 07 – 25
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
School Sponsored Athletics – Dues and Fees
$2,500
TO:
School Sponsored Athletics – Supplies
School Sponsored Athletics – Equipment
$2,500
AMOUNT:
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase supplies and
equipment for spring sports teams.
FY 07 – 26
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Speech and Language – Supplies
Speech and Language – Travel
Gifted Support – Dues and Fees
Nursing Service – Books and Subscriptions
Nursing Service – Equipment Replacement
$8,850
TO:
AMOUNT:
Nursing Service – Software
$8,850
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the expense of the
software and training from Professional Software for Nurses,
Inc. The RTM Technology Department has reviewed the
system and export requirements. The Software product was
reviewed at the October 2007 Pupil Services Committee
Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Budgetary Transfer Requests (continued)
FY 07 – 27
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$1,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Travel
$1,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the expense of teacher
training through workshops.
FY 07 – 28
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Instruction and Curriculum – Supplies
$3,918
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction – Supplies
$3,918
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to reallocate per pupil adjustment.
FY 07 – 30
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 29 McGaughey-Higgins Fund
Instructional Technology – Supplies
$9,940
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Equipment
$9,940
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase 14 projectors.
FY 07 – 31
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Instructional Technology – Supplies
Instruction and Curriculum – Supplies
$3,071
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Equipment
$3,071
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase equipment to support
the student broadcasting activities.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Budgetary Transfer Requests (continued)
FY 07 – 32
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Instructional Technology – Equipment Replacement
$5,650
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Technology – Software
$5,650
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase software that would
allow the running of multiple virtual servers on one physical server.
This would allow for the reduction of the overall hardware expense
for replacing servers, but does require the licensing of the VM Ware
server operating system.
Background
This item was discussed at the March Finance Committee Meeting.
4.
Grafton Piano & Organ Co. Contract for 2007 Graduation
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Grafton Piano &
Organ Co., Inc. The cost is $1,869.
Background
A contract was received for the rental of a digital piano for the 2007
graduation ceremonies. The cost of the piano rental for the event is
$1,869. This item was discussed at the March 2007 Pupil Services
Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Villanova University – 2007 Graduation
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract with Villanova
University for the rental of site for the 2007 graduation ceremonies.
The cost for the event is $6,935.
Background
The cost of for a wheel chair lift (for nonresident IU students) of
$2,500.00 will be added to the contract. The cost will be billed to
the student’s home districts. If other school districts using the
Villanova facility the same day also require a wheel chair lift, the
cost will be shared between districts. This item was discussed at
the March 2007 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
6.
Select Event Rentals Contract - Chairs for 2007 Graduation
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Select Event
Rentals for the cost of chair rental for the 2007 graduation
ceremonies. The cost is $423. 00.
Background
This item was discussed at the March 2007 Pupil Services
Committee Meeting.
7.
Level 3 Communications Master Services Agreement
Resolve, that the Board ratify the Master Services Agreement for
Level 3 Communications to provide a renewal of our telephone
services accounts for a period of three years and a one year option
to renew commencing July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010.
Background
This contract was approved at the Technology Committee meeting
on February 6, 2007, due to E-Rate application timelines.
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No. 319.1
Rose Tree Media
School District
SECTION:
Employees
TITLE:
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Ethics Standards and Financial
Disclosure
Work in Progress:
January, 2007
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
319.1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Ethics Standards and Financial Disclosure
1. Purpose
65 Pa. C.S.A.
Sec. 1101 et seq
The Board recognizes that in order to maintain the public trust, it must ensure that
employees of the Rose Tree Media School District avoid conflicts of interest and the
appearance of conflicts of interest, and that employees who are public employees
comply with the Ethics Standards and Financial Disclosure Act, 65 Pa. C.S.A.
section 1101 et seq.
2. Authority
The Board is responsible for establishing policies which enable it to maintain the
public trust and engage in sound business practices.
Scope
Compliance with Board policy and the Ethics Standards and Financial Disclosure
Act shall be conditions of continued employment by and contractual relations with
the district.
This policy applies to (1) vendors of the Rose Tree Media School District and (2)
Rose Tree Media School District employees who (a) have the ability to engage in a
conflict of interest and/or (b) are public employees within the meaning of the Ethics
Standards and Financial Disclosure Act.
3. Definitions
The definitions of the Ethics, Standards and Financial Disclosure Act, 65 Pa. C.S.A.
section 1102 are hereby adopted as if set forth at length. These shall be the
definitions that shall apply to this policy.
4. Guidelines
Prohibited Activities
Employees shall not engage in conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest which
shall be the use by a public official or public employee of the authority of his/her
office or employment or any confidential information received through his/her
holding public office or employment for the private pecuniary benefit of him/
herself, a member of his/her immediate family or a business with which s/he or a
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319.1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Pg. 2
member of his/her immediate family is associated. The term does not include an
action having de minimis economic impact which affects to the same degree a class
consisting of the general public or subclass consisting of an industry, common
occupation or other group which includes the public official or public employee, a
member of his/her immediate family or business with which s/he or a member of
his/her immediate family is associated.
5. Delegation of
Responsibility
Pol. 317
The Superintendent of Schools shall be responsible for implementation of this policy
and shall make decisional purpose of this policy and for the school district policy as
to who shall be required to file a Statement of Financial Interest. The criteria should
be those as set forth as defining a public employee which in part is a person
employed by the district who is responsible for taking or recommending official
action of a non-ministerial nature with regard to (1) contracting or procurement, (2)
administering or monitoring grants or subsidies, (3) planning or zoning, (4)
inspecting, licensing, regulating or auditing any person or (5) any other activity
where the official has an economic impact of greater than a de minimis nature on the
interest of any persons. If a determination is made by the district Superintendent that
such a form must be filed, notwithstanding that the Superintendent’s standard may
be higher than otherwise required by law, failure to do so may result in disciplinary
action including the termination of employment regardless of whether the employee
engaged in the activity through ignorance, negligence or deliberate disregard.
Also as a matter of policy, the district in future hirings or transfers will avoid
immediate family members working in same department wherein one (1) of the two
(2) individuals are acting in a position of trust.
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No. 202
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
ELIGIBILITY OF
NONRESIDENT STUDENTS
ADOPTED:
December 19, 2002
REVISED:
August 28, 2003
202. ELIGIBILITY OF NONRESIDENT STUDENTS
1. Purpose
SC 501
SC 1301
2. Authority
SC 1302
The Board shall operate the school district for the benefit of children residing in this
district and eligible for attendance.
The Board may permit the admission of nonresident students in accordance with
terms of this policy.
The Board reserves the right to verify the residency of any student and to require a
sworn statement of residential support for the student who resides with a person
other than his/her parent, guardian or custodian. The District may require the
following substantiating documentation:
Residency Affidavit and any of the following:
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1. Copy of completed IRS form transferring tax exemption of the child to
resident, or
2. Copy of Federal or State tax form which lists the child as a dependent of the
resident, or
3. Copy of completed county tax form transferring child support payments to
resident, or
4. Copy of insurance policy/card/statement listing the child eligible for
services, or
5. Copy of completed State form notifying the Department of Welfare of child’s
new residence, or
6. Copy of lease/rental agreement identifying the child as a tenant,
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3. Guidelines
SC 1305
Nonresident Children Placed In The District
Any child placed in the home of a resident of this district by a court or an agency of
government shall be admitted to the appropriate educational program and shall
receive the same benefits and be subject to the same duties as resident children.
Residents Of Institutions
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202. ELIGIBILITY OF NONRESIDENT STUDENTS - Pg. 2
SC 1306-9
Title 22
Sec. 11.18
SC 1309
A child who is an inmate of an institution, as defined by PA Section 1306, for the
care or training of children located within this district, is not a legal resident of the
district by such placement, but shall be admitted to the schools of this district and a
charge shall be made for tuition in accordance with statute.
Future/Former Residents
Pupils moving into, or leaving, the district may be permitted up to a 40-day tuitionfree period of school attendance while not residing in the school district. Granting
such shall be upon the request of the parents and at the discretion of the
Superintendent.
A pupil who has completed the eleventh (11th) grade in the schools of the district
and whose family is planning to move during his/her senior year may continue
his/her education within the district schools under the following conditions:
1. That the pupil has completed the eleventh (11th) grade within the Rose Tree
Media School District as a resident pupil.
2. That the usual forty (40) days of free tuition be allowed at the end of the first
semester, if the pupil leaves the school during the first semester and ceases to be
a pupil of the district.
3. That upon recommendation of Superintendent, the student be allowed to remain
for one (1) year to complete grade twelve, and that the last semester (90 days) be
tuition-free.
4. That any tuition due on the first semester be paid monthly (at the current rate) in
advance, at the beginning of the nonresidency.
Children Of Nonresident Staff Members
Attendance exceptions for children of nonresident staff members will not be granted.
Out-of-State Students
Enrollment of any out-of-state student in a school district program shall be
conditioned upon a guarantee, or actual advance receipt, from the student's home
state or out-of-state school district, or from the out-of-state party or agency which
placed the student in the school district.
4. Delegation of
Responsibility
The Superintendent shall develop procedures for the enrollment of nonresident
children which:
1. Admit such children only on the proper application of the parent or guardian.
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Left
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202. ELIGIBILITY OF NONRESIDENT STUDENTS - Pg. 3
2. Do not exclude any child, otherwise eligible, on the basis of such child's race,
creed, color, national origin, ancestry, or disability.
3. Verify claims of residency.
4. Deny admission where the educational facilities or program maintained for the
children of this district is inadequate to meet the needs of the applicant.
5. Make continued enrollment of any nonresident student contingent upon
maintaining good standards of citizenship and discipline.
The Superintendent shall report to the Board annually the enrollment of each
nonresident student.
Tuition rates shall be determined in accordance with statute. Tuition shall be paid as
follows: half is due upon registration; the second half is due the first week of January
of that school year. Any registration that occurs after the first week of January will
require payment in full at time of registration.
School Code
501, 1301,
1302, 1305,
1306-9,
1309, 1310,
1316, 1608,
1609, 2503,
2561
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No. 209
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
HEALTH EXAMINATIONS
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
209. HEALTH EXAMINATIONS
1. Purpose
SC 1402-3
In compliance with the School Code, the Board shall require that students of this
district submit to health and dental examinations
1. To protect the school community from the spread of communicable disease.
2. To ensure that the student's participation in health, safety and physical education
courses meets his/her individual needs.
3. To ensure that the learning potential of each child is not lessened by a
remediable physical disability.
2. Guidelines
SC 1402, 1407
Each pupil shall receive a comprehensive health examination upon original entry,
while in sixth grade and in eleventh grade. These examinations will be conducted by
the school physician. A private examination conducted at the parents' request and at
their expense will be accepted in lieu of the school examination.
The District will accept proof of private physical examination that was completed
within one calendar year prior to the students entry into the grade in which the
examination is required.
SC 1403, 1407
Each pupil shall receive a comprehensive dental examination upon original entry,
while in third grade and in seventh grade. These examinations will be conducted by
the school dentist. A private examination conducted at the parents' request and at
their expense will be accepted in lieu of the school examination.
The District will accept proof of private dental examination that was completed
within one calendar year prior to the students entry into the grade in which the
examination is required.
SC 1409
Pol. 216
For each pupil transferring to the schools of this district, the Superintendent shall
request an adequate health record from the transferring school.
SC 1409
The individual pupil records of health examinations shall be maintained as a
confidential record subject to statute and the policies of this district.
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209. HEALTH EXAMINATIONS - Pg. 2
SC 1419
Title 28
Sec. 23.44
A student who presents a statement signed by his/ her parent or guardian that a
medical examination is contrary to his/her religious beliefs shall be examined only
when the Secretary of Health determines that the student presents a substantial
health menace to the health of other persons.
SC 1402(d), 1406
Where it appears to school health officials or teachers that a child deviates from
normal growth and development or where school examinations reveal conditions
requiring health or dental care, the parent or guardian of the child shall be so
informed; and a recommendation shall be made that the parent consult a private
physician or dentist. The parent shall be required to report to the school the action
taken subsequent to such notification. When the parents or guardians inform the
school of financial inability to provide an examination, the school shall advise them
of the availability of public assistance. Where no action is taken, the school may
conduct further examinations.
SC 1405
Title 28
Sec. 23.2 (e)
Parents and guardians of children who are to be examined shall be notified of such
examinations. The notice shall include the date and location of the examination and
encouragement that the parent or guardian attend.
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PLAN – ROSE TREE MEDIA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
2006-07 School Year
Each Rose Tree Media Education Association member who retires from the Rose Tree Media
School District in accordance with the regulations of the Public School Employee’s Retirement
System shall be eligible for an insurance benefit as set forth below.
Eligibility
A.
The applicant has submitted a letter of intent to retire to the District Superintendent
between January 1, 2007, and March 15, 2007.
B.
The applicant will, during the fiscal year of his or her retirement, complete at least 15
years of continuous full-time employment with the Rose Tree Media School District as a
permanent member of the instructional staff.
C.
Eligible employee will terminate employment with Rose Tree Media School District on or
before June 30, 2007.
D.
Eligible employee must actually retire pursuant to the Public School Employees’
Retirement Code within 60 days of termination of employment in the district.
E.
Eligible employee qualifies for superannuation under the Pennsylvania Public School
Employees Retirement Code or has attained the age of 55 by July 1, 2007.
Incentive
A.
Provided that an eligible retiree has met all of the requirements for the district Retirement
Incentive Plan, the following incentive will be paid as indicated:
1.
A one time lump sum of $10,000 will be deposited into a Health Retirement Plan
(Section 109 IRS Code) administered by Kades-Margolis Corporation. There will be
no cash options. In addition the district will make a contribution into the Health
Retirement Account in the amount of $6500 annually. Payments will be made on a
quarterly basis
2. Upon attainment of age 65, the retirement payment will be reduced to $2500
annually. The reduction will become effective with the quarterly payment
immediately following the 65th birthday.
3. Payments will continue for a maximum of seven years or until the death of the
retiree, whichever is sooner.
B.
There must be a minimum of ten (10) participants in order to implement this retirement
incentive plan.
2/07/07
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Attach. #3
February 28, 2007
BID TABULATION
Award is recommended to the vendor listed on the basis of having submitted the lowest bid which
meets the requirements of the specification.
PROJECT TITLE:
Springton Lake Middle School
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Replace HVAC Units in Penthouse No.2 and Cold Water Piping & Insulation
BID OPENED:
Monday, February 26, 2007
Cooling System Piping & Equipment Replacement
AWARDEE:
Five Star, Inc.
AMOUNT AWARDED:
$489,500.00
Base
Bid
Alternate
Bid No. 1
TOTAL
BID
Addendums
Bid Bonds
$449,000.00
$40,500.00
$489,500.00
Yes
Yes
Edward J. Maloney, Inc.
$512,000.00
$24,000.00
$536,000.00
Yes
Yes
GEM Mechanical Services, Inc.
$558,000.00
$22,448.00
$580,448.00
Yes
Yes
Allstates Mechanical Ltd
$599,000.00
$50,000.00
$649,000.00
Yes
Yes
Dolan Mechanical, Inc.
$680,000.00
$45,000.00
$725,000.00
Yes
Yes
Five Star, Inc.
(Distributed for Discussion and Approval: March 13, 2007)
Prepared by: H. W. Protzmann, JR.
Enterprise Voice
Customer Order Form
Business Markets
General Information
Customer Name: Rose Tree Media School District
Voice Termination Type: Voice Termination TDM
Order Action:
Renew
Interval: Standard
BusOrg ID:
Bill to Site ID:
TSP:
Customer PON:
CRD:
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Ron Harris
Fraud Contact: Ron Harris
Work Phone: (610) 627-6126
Work Phone: (610) 627-6126
Email Address: rharris@rtmsd.org
Email Address: rharris@rtmsd.org
Technical Contact: Ron Harris
NOC Contact: Ron Harris
Work Phone: (610) 627-6126
Work Phone: (610) 627-6126
Email Address: rharris@rtmsd.org
Email Address: rharris@rtmsd.org
24 Hour Contact: Ron Harris
SS7 Contact:
Work Phone: (610) 627-6126
Work Phone:
Email Address: rharris@rtmsd.org
Email Address:
3VT T1 Testing:
Product Acceptance:
Work Phone:
Work Phone: (610) 627-6126
Email Address:
Email Address: rharris@rtmsd.org
Ron Harris
Product Details - TDM Only
Bandwidth:
Customer Handoff:
Connection Medium:
Framing:
Line Coding:
Interface:
Location Information - TDM Only
Site Name: Multiple Sites
Termination Type:
NPA/NXX: 610-627
Colocate Space Code:
Address:
308 N Olive Street
Building:
Floor:
Suite:
City:
Media
State:
Country: USA
PA
Access Hours: 8AM - 5PM
Site Contact Name: Ron Harris
Room:
Zip: 19063
Site Contact Phone: (610) 627-6126
Site Contact Email: rharris@rtmsd.org
Special Instructions
Renewal of accounts 2004081109065888, 2004081112475899, 2004081114345902, 2004081206485910, 2004081208145916, 2004081209165918, 2004081210145921,
2004081211225923, 2004081212415927
Renewal Term 7/1/07 - 6/30/10
The initial Service Term shall be three (3) years. Customer shall have one (1) one (1) year option to renew, exercisable upon
expiration of the initial Service Term, upon the mutal agreement of Level 3.
A.E. David Ttramdaks
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Enterprise Voice
Customer Order Form
Business Markets
Pricing
Product Description
Term
Quantity
Flat Rate ISDN-PRI Including Call by
Call Feature and Caller ID
2
Flat Rate POTS Lines
45
Blocks of 20 DID Numbers
2
Blocks of 100 DID Numbers
13
ISDN-BRI
3
Intrastate/Toll Calls at $.06 per minute
Interlata Calls at $.05 per minute
NRC $
MRC $
Total NRC
Total MRC
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$431.00
$14.00
$5.00
$20.00
$19.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Totals:
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$862.00
$630.00
$10.00
$260.00
$57.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,819.00
Terms and Conditions
Except as provided herein, the Service identified in this Customer Order is governed by and subject to the master agreement(s) and service schedule(s) (if any) between Level 3 and
Customer applicable to such Service. In the event that Level 3 and Customer have not executed a master agreement and/or applicable Service Schedule(s) with respect to such
Service, then Level 3's standard Master Service Agreement and Service Schedule(s) (as of the date of this Customer Order) shall govern, copies of which are available upon request.
Any Customer-provided purchase order referenced in this Customer Order and/or changes to this Customer Order not expressly agreed-to by an authorized Level 3 representative
shall be for Customer's internal use only and shall have no force or effect. This Customer Order Form does not constitute an offer by Level 3 to provide Service; neither Customer nor
Level 3 shall be bound by this Customer Order until Level 3’s delivery of the requested Service. Neither party shall be liable for any damages for loss of profits, loss of revenues,
loss of goodwill, loss of anticipated savings, loss of data or cost of purchasing replacement services, or any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary or punitive damages
arising out of the performance or failure to perform under this Customer Order.
Customer's sole remedies for any outages, failures to deliver or defects in Service are contained in the Service Levels, if any, applicable to the affected Service. Customer shall
defend and indemnify Level 3 from any liability arising out of or relating to the resale or use of the Service by third parties. If prior to expiration of the Service Term, Customer
terminates Service for convenience or Level 3 terminates Service for cause, Customer will pay Level 3 a termination charge (which Customer acknowledges is a reasonable
approximation of Level 3’s damages and is not a penalty) as follows: (a) all unpaid amounts for Service provided through the date of termination; plus (b) all previously waived
charges for the Services(s); plus (c) 100% of the remaining monthly recurring charges (if any) for months 1-12 of the Service Term; plus (d) 50% of the remaining monthly recurring
charges for month 13 through the end of the Service Term; plus (e) if not recovered by the foregoing, any termination liability payable to third parties resulting from the termination.
Rose Tree Media School District
Customer Company Name
Authorized Customer Signature
Printed Name
Title
Date Signed:
Internal Use Only
Sales Director Approval:
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