ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
February 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.
Adjournment
7:30 p.m.
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Meeting
February 22, 2007
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
III.
B.
World Language Department - 2007 Pennsylvania Modern Language
Association Exemplary Program Award - Gail Diksa
The United States Achievement Academy Recognition – Erin Doby,
Khalice Payne, Jayda Rawls, Janay Smith, and Elijah Trusty
Rose Tree Elementary School Students and Mrs. Sosangelis presents
Read, Research, Sing and Learn
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of January, 2007
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
Roll Call
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
C.
RTMEA
RTM Education Foundation
Healthy Communities Initiative
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
B.
C.
D.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave
c.
Supplemental Contracts – Attachment B & C
d.
Create New Position
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Indoor Track Championship to State College, PA
2.
Penncrest Future Business Leaders of America – Hershey, PA
Delaware County Community College Allied Health Course at Penncrest
High School - contract
Board Policy Review
1.
Policy #319.1 Conflict of Interest – See Attachment D
Finance
A.
B.
C.
D.
XI.
2007-2008 Calendar – Second Reading and Approval - Attachment A
New Business
A.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Purchasing
1.
Bid Award
General
1.
Vision Quest National, Ltd.
2.
Budget Transfers
3.
Act 1 Tax Shifting Referendum Resolution
Financials for January 2007
Bill Lists for January 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 March 22, 2007 at Springton Lake Middle
School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
Sharon A. Learn, Board Secretary
January 26, 2007
Minutes of the January 25, 2007 Legislative Meeting
I. Call to Order
Roll Call
Board Members in Attendance:
Nancy Mackrides, Board President
Linda Fox,Vice President
Jeffrey Pettit
William Campbell
Stacey Benson
Nancy Fronduti
William Montgomery
William O’Donnell
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Board Members:
Mike Peche
Sara Sunshine
Lepsi Jha
Also in attendance:
Denise Kerr, Super. of Schools
Ken Batchelor, Principal, PCHS
Meg Barney, R&D Specialist
Pat Barta, Supv. Spec. Ed. Elem.
Pete Barry, Ass’t. Principal, SLMS
Bill Bennett, Principal, ILE
Valerie Burnett, Dir.of Pupil Serivces
Anne Callahan, Dir. of Human Resources
Ken Curran, Psychologist
Bernadette Dacanay, Home & School Vis.
Joe Diantonio, Athletic Director
William Dougherty, Principal, GWE
Susan Evans, Ass’t Principal, PCHS
Angela Gilbert, Teaching & Learning Elem.
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Ralph Harrison, Asst. Principal PHS
Joanne Horan, Asst. Principal SLMS
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Judy Jalbert, Psychologist
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Bonnie Kinsler, Acting Transp. Dir.
Patti Linden, Dir. of Tech. & Infor.
John Lohn, Ass’t Principal, PCHS
Anthony Lombardo, Assess. Info. Sci.
Sharon Learn, Board Secretary
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Specialist
Danielle Penza, Accountant
Roxanne Schupp, Supv. Business Oper.
Sandra Shacklady White, Second.
Super.of Spec. Educ.
Ellen Sosangelis, Principal, RTE
Steve Taylor, Dir. Teaching & Learning
Secondary
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
1/25/07
The Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School
District was held on Thursday, January 25, 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 December 21, 2006
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 66
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
December 21, 2006.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
III.
Presentations & Awards
A.
IV.
“Project-Based Learning at Springton Lake Middle School”
Presenters: Dr. Joyce Jeuell, Junell Green, Billie Buckwalter,
Kendall Bedford, Autumn Gargiule, Danielle Wolf, Rachel Olkowski,
Molly Lawrence.
Reports
A.
B.
VI.
None
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
C.
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of January 25, 2007
Superintendent’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
January 25, 2007.
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of January 25, 2007
D.
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of January 25, 2007
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
C.
RTMEA – None
RTM Education Foundation – Dr. Meg Barney, Exec. Director
Healthy Communities Initiative - Reverend Larry Smoose
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VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to three minutes each)
A.
VIII.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Old Business
A.
Policy Revisions
1. Policy #118 Independent Study – Second Read and Approval
2. Policy #911 Media News Relations – Second Read and Approval
Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 67
1. Policy #118 Independent Study – Second Read and Approval
Resolve, that the Board review the revised Policy #118 Independent
Study. (See Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of
January 25, 2007.)
2. Policy #911 News Media Relations – Second Read and Approval
Resolve, that the Board review the revised Policy #911 News Media
Relations. (See Attachment B in Official Legislative Minutes of
January 25, 2007.)
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
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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
d.
Salary Change
e.
Other
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Campbell seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 68
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel
a.
Professional
1.
John Lohn, Assistant Principal, Penncrest High School,
retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
2.
Ellen Sosangelis, Principal, Rose Tree Elementary,
retirement effective June 30, 2007.
3.
Peter Barry, Assistant Principal, Springton Lake Middle
School, retirement, effective June, 30, 2007.
4.
Jessica Venarchik-Radcliffe, Long Term Substitute,
Penncrest High School, resignation, effective December
22, 2006.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Terminations
b.
2.
Non-Instructional
1.
Kathy Davis, Guidance Secretary, Springton Lake Middle
School, retirement effective June 29, 2007.
2.
Elaine Krynski, Food Service, Indian Lane, resignation
effective March 30, 2007.
3.
Suzanne Boyer, Math Tutor, Media
termination, effective June 30, 2005.
4.
Kimberly Schultz, Math Associate, Penncrest High
School, termination, effective May 2, 2006.
Elementary,
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Lisa Stuart, Long Term Substitute Family and Consumer
Science Teacher, effective January 29, 2007, at an
annual salary of $48,130, Master’s +20/Step 2. Ms.
Stuart served as a Long Term Substitute Teacher during
the 2005-2006 school year and the first semester of this
year. Ms. Stuart received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Drexel University and her Master’s Degree from Widener
University. She is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School for the second semester replacing Robin
Heckman who has been temporarily reassigned.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional (continued)
2.
Paul Carboni, .6 Long Term Substitute Language Arts
Teacher, effective January 29, 2007, at an annual salary
of $45,294, Master’s/Step 1, prorate at 60%. Mr. Carboni
served as a Long Term Sustitute Teacher during the first
semester of this year. Mr. Carboni received his
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Neumann College.
He is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School for the
second semester replacing Alexandra Perilli who is on
leave.
3
Julie Small, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher,
effective January 29, 2007, at an annual salary of
$41,974, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. Small served as a Long
Term Substitute Teacher diring the first semester of this
year. Ms. Small received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Millersville University. She is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary for the 2nd semester replacing Maria Cocola
who is on leave.
4.
Michael Reese, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective January 29, 2007, at an annual salary
of $45,294, Master’s/Step 1. Mr. Reese served as a Long
Term Substitute Teacher at Penncrest during the first
semester of this year. Mr. Reese received his Bachelor’s
Degree from West Chester University and his Master’s
Degree from Cabrini College. He is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School for the 2nd semester replacing Karen
Owsley who is on leave
Non-Instructional
1.
John Mansure, Personal Instructional Assistant, Support
Staff II, effective January 4, 2007, at the rate of $12.81
per hour. Mr. Mansure is assigned to Penncrest High
School. This is a new position. NOTE: Mr. Mansure is
being hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
Non-Instructional (continued)
2.
Megan Crichton, Personal Instructional Assistant,
Support Staff II, effective January 3, 2007, at the rate of
$12.81 per hour. Ms. Crichton is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary. This is a new position. NOTE: Ms. Crichton
is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
3.
John Washington, Custodian, effective January 3, 2007,
at the rate of $13.14 per hour. Mr. Washington is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Paula Trusty who was reassigned. NOTE: Mr.
Washington is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
4.
Jeannette Ligget, Cafeteria Trainee, effective January 3,
2007 at the rate of $8.45 per hour. Ms. Ligget is assigned
to Indian Lane Elementary School. NOTE: Ms. Ligget is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
1.
Nancy Owen, from Secretary I, Receptionist, to Secretary
II, Pupil Services, effective January 8, 2007 at the annual
salary of $30,479. Ms. Owen is assigned to the
Education Center replacing Gina Spinelli who resigned.
2.
Charles Hall from New Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver,
effective January 8, 2007.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Karen Owsley requests an extension of her unpaid leave
of absence terminating April 10, 2007.
2.
Sara Vaccaro requests an unpaid leave of absence for
purposes of child rearing, effective February 5, 2007 and
terminating June 30, 2007.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
c.
Unpaid Leave of Absence (continued)
3.
Sharon Smith, return from unpaid leave of absence
effective January 29, 2007.
4.
Carin Newsome requests an unpaid leave of absence for
purposes of child rearing effective March 1, 2007 and
terminating June 30, 2007.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
d.
Deborah Ney, rescind Elementary Chorus Director, this is
no longer a supplemental position.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Pamela Gregg, New Teacher Mentor, effective
December 18, 2006, at the prorated salary of $445.00.
2.
Recommend the Board approve the following personnel
as Night Custodian Supervisors for the 2006-2007 school
year:
Carl Holland
Joseph Way
Willie Jones
Debbie Linn
Terrance Jones
David Leonard
3.
Glenwood
Indian Lane
Media
Rose Tree Media
Springton Lake
Penncrest
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Recommend the Board approve the following personnel
to serve as Dance Chaperones at Springton Lake Middle
School for the 2006-2007 school year at the rate of
$42.58 per event:
Elizabeth Battista
Margaret Gilroy
Susan Griffin
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Deanna Storey
Alexander Tsipras
1/25/07
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
4.
Recommend the Board approve the following personnel
to serve as Event Chaperones at Penncrest High School
for the 2006-2007 year at the rate of $55.00 per event:
Debbie Hoffman
5.
Sandra Purcell
Recommend the Board approve the following Springton
Lake personnel to serve as Intramural Instructors for the
2006-2007 school year at the rate of $27.00 per hour:
Stephen Adams
Randy Mileto
Paul Norris
Nicholas Williams
6.
Elaine Jay, Soda Machines, Penncrest High School for
the 2006-2007 school year at the rate of $1,350.00.
7.
Recommend Board approve the following game worker
rates, per event, effective August 28, 2006.
Timers
Starters
Springton Lake
$25
Crowd Control
$27
Scoreboard Operator
$27
$30
Penncrest
V Football Timer/Announ $46
V Football Game Serv
$32
V Football Tickets
$34
V Football Gate
$32
V Football Parking
$32
V. Football Chains
$32
JV Football Timer/Chains $38
Fr Football Timer
$38
Fr Football Chains
$32
V Boys Lacrosse Timer
$38
V/JV Girls lacrosse Timer $50
V/JV Hockey Timer
$50
V Boys/Girls Soccer Timer $38
V/JV Volleyball Timer
$50
Track/Tri Attendant
$40
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V/JV Boys Basketball Timer
$51
V/JV Boys Basketball Scorer
$51
V/JV Boys Basketball Tickets
$32
V/JV Boys Basketball/Crowd Con $32
Fr Basketball Timer
$26
Fr Boys/Girls Basketball Timer
$38
V/JV Girls Basketball Timer
$51
V/JV Girls Basketball Scorer
$51
V/JV Wrestling Timer/Announcer $51
Co-ed Swim Scorer/Announcer $51
Girls/Boys Swim Scorer/Ann
$28
Track/Dual Head Timer
$40
Track/Tri Head Timer
$42
Track/Dual Attendant
$37
1/25/07
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
8.
Recommend the Board approve the following personnel
to serve as Gameworkers for the 2006-2007 school year
at the above rates:
S. Abelson
S. Carter
C. Casner
B. Cicalese
J. Ciccarelli
M. Clark
K. Curry
E. Dale
B. Danson
S. Dashkiwsky
P. DelPrato
G. Diksa
S. Dotts
B. Dougherty
M. Doyle
M. Doyle
T. Durant
L. Flexon
S. Goldman
P. Graham
L. Groy
R. Higgins
D. Hoffman
A. Ikeler
G. Jacobs
T. Jackson
E. Jay
K. Kerr
L. Kilpatrick
C. Kuntz
M. LoBiondo
L. Lobitz
T. Long
M. Ludwig
L. Maroldo
B. Mason
E. Matlock
B. McGeehan
E. McLaughlin
S. Mescanti
D. Montich
G. Munro
K. Nolen
J. Pauley
C. Penning
C. Price
F. Quinzi
W. Read
H. Reed
J. Ritter
K. Riviere
M. Samilenko
D. Scherer
D. Schnaars
J. Shea
S. Silva
J. Smith
S. Smith
E. Somers
S. Staiger
D. Stango
E. Stevenson
P. Stokes
D. Sudall
J. Tareila
L. Trimble
M. Vetter
A. Wiegner
R. Frank
C. Miller
J. Baker
J. Cocola
9.
Janet VanLone, New Teacher Mentor, effective October
16, 2006, at the prorated salary of $838.34.
10.
James Ciccarelli, Science Olympiad Co-Sponsor, at the
annual salary of $1,768.00.
11.
Kathy White, New Teacher Mentor for the second
semester at the annual salary of $490.00.
12.
Christine Moran, New Teacher Mentor from January
through March, at the annual salary of $308.00.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
e.
f.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
13.
Jean McPheeters, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the
second semester, at an annual salary of $245.00.
14.
Nancy Gheysens, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the
second semester, at an annual salary of $245.00.
15.
Brian Lynch, (.20) Homework Club, effective October 2,
2006, at the prorated salary of $568.00.
Salary Change
1.
Joy Keith, Support Staff II, salary adjustment to $12.98
per hour effective August 28, 2006. Ms. Keith’s salary
rate was reported incorrectly on the June Board.
2.
Suzanne Yanchek, salary adjustment of her New
Teacher Mentor salary to $980.00.
Other
1.
Rescind appointment of Erik Gallagher, Custodian. Mr.
Gallagher will not be joining Rose Tree Media School
District.
2.
Rescind appointment of Carol Boulet, Support Staff I. Ms.
Boulet will not be joining Rose Tree Media School
District.
3.
Medina Heller, discontinue temporary Clerk I position and
return to Support Staff I position at a rate of $12.02 per
hour effective January 8, 2007.
4.
Paul Griglione, Mechanic, will serve as a substitute
custodian at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
5.
Erin McLaughlin, Long Term Substitute Chemistry
Teacher, change of hire date from August 22, 2006 to
January 29, 2007.
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The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
IX.
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Penn State Invitational Indoor Track Meet
February 16-17, 2007
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 69
Resolve, that the Board approve the Indoor Track
Team to attend a meet in Penn State.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
C.
Nancy Fronduti, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Jeffrey Pettit
None
2007-2008 Calendar – First Read
Resolve, the Board review the 2007-2008 Calendar. (See Attachment E in
Official Legislative Minutes of January 25, 2007).
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing - None
B.
General
1.
Preliminary Proposed Tax Referendum Resolution
Mr. Campbell moved and Mrs. Benson seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 70
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors preliminarily
approve the Local Tax Study Commission recommendation
to impose 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%).
And, further resolve, that in accordance with Act 1, Taxpayer
Relief Act, the School District advertise a public hearing by
the School Board to be held on Tuesday February 20, 2007
at 7:00 PM at the Springton Lake Middle School auditorium.
The purpose of the public hearing is to review the foregoing
resolution and receive comments from the public.
And, further resolve that the School District advertise a
public meeting to be held by the School Board immediately
following the public hearing on February 20, 2007 at the
Springton Lake Middle School auditorium to discuss and
deliberate on the proposed income tax to be included in the
referendum question resolution.
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
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Budgetary Transfers
Change Orders
Adjustment to the 2006-2007 General Fund Budget
Harvest Technology Group, Inc. Sales Agreement
Schoolwires, Inc. Agreement
Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 71
2.
Budgetary Transfers
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following budgetary
transfers:
FY 07 - 7
FROM:
Fund 10 General Fund
Regular Instruction - Supplies
Learning Support - Supplies
Library Services - Books and Subscriptions
Instruction and Curriculum - Supplies
Regular Instruction - Supplies
Regular Instruction - Supplies
AMOUNT: $8,730
TO:
AMOUNT:
Regular Instruction - Supplies
$8,730
RATIONALE: Transfer needed due to the redistribute per
pupil allocation funds as a result of redistricting.
FY 07 - 15
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
School Sponsored Athletics - Dues and Fees
$1,200
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Athletics - Supplies
$1,200
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase basketball
uniforms.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
FY 07 - 17
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Fund 10 General Fund
Budgetary Reserve
$11,200
Regular Instruction - Other Professional Services
AMOUNT: $11,200
RATIONALE: Transfer needed in order for Teaching and
Learning to meet the contract requirements of the
Language Arts program consultant who is to be paid for
seven (7) professional development sessions.
3.
Change Orders
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following change
orders:
New Transportation Facility
S. B. Conrad
GC-007 $751.00 - Additional cost to enlarge gate to
stadium field.
.
New Transportation Facility
Goldhorn Electrical Construction
E-004 $5,936.00 - Additional labor costs associated with
delay in obtaining permits
E-005 $1,985.00 - Additional labor costs associated with
delay in obtaining permits
Blackney Hayes Architects
$9,500.00 - Additional Services associated with items in
December 11, 2006 correspondence
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Adjustment to the 2006 – 2007 General
Fund Budget
Revenue
Code
Available Fund Balance
R7110
R7271
R7501
R8517.07
R7599.02
R6790.82
R6790.26
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
Changes to Original Budget
Basic Education
Special Education
Accountability Block Grant
Safe and Drug Free Schools and Community
Grant
Community Revitalization Program Grant
(Glenwood)
Penncrest High School Student Fees Transcripts
Glenwood Elementary School Student Fees GW Helping GW
Penncrest High School Student Fees Technology Ed
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Art
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Science
Penncrest High School Student Fees Technology Ed
Penncrest High School Student Fees - English
Penncrest High School Student Fees Technology Ed
Penncrest High School Student Fees - English
Penncrest High School Student Fees Technology Ed
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Family
& Consumer Science
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Art
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Art
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Science
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Science
Penncrest High School Student Fees - PSAT
Reg.
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Art
Penncrest High School Student Fees - PSAT
Reg.
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Science
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Art
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Art
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Art
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Revenues
67,011,220
2,800,000
69,811,220
Expenditures
69,811,220
69,811,220
36,614
(27)
42,159
36,614
(27)
42,159
7,919
7,919
10,000
10,000
52
52
1,200
1,200
50
10
421
50
10
421
21
52
21
52
865
1,404
865
1,404
27
27
320
17
22
10
24
320
17
22
10
24
1,540
224
1,540
224
3,040
1,724
108
216
543
3,040
1,724
108
216
543
1/25/07
REVENUE
CODE
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
Changes to Original Budget
Revenues
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Science
Penncrest High School Student Fees Transcripts
Penncrest High School Student Fees - PSAT
Reg.
Penncrest High School Student Fees Technology Ed
Penncrest High School Student Fees Technology Ed
Penncrest High School Student Fees - Math
Subtotal of Changes
Updated 2006-2007 Budget
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Expenditures
708
708
63
63
1,331
1,331
1,173
1,173
255
661
112,746
255
661
112,746
69,923,966
69,923,966
1/25/07
X
Finance
B.
General
5.
Harvest Technology Group, Inc. Sales Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Sales Agreement
with Harvest Technology Group to perform services in an eighty
hour block of time, not to exceed $12,000.
6.
Schoolwires, Inc. Services Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Services Agreement
with Schoolwires, Inc. for web hosting services for period of
three years beginning July 1, 2007, and ending June 30, 2010,
in an amount not to exceed $78,900.
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C.
D.
Financials for December 2006
Bill Lists for December 2006
Further Resolve, that the Board approve the following Financial Lists and
Bill Lists:
December 2006
December 2006
December 2006
December 2006
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
December 2006
General Fund Bill List
$ 1,700,071.55
December 2006
Imprest Fund Bill List
$
4,981.00
December 2006
Capital Fund Bill List
$
81,542.00
December 2006
1992 Construction Fund Bill List
$
45,000.00
December 2006
Bond Series 2003 Bill list
$
239,408.05
December 2006
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
4,462.73
December 2006
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
16,062.75
$ 2,091,528.08
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X.
Adjournment
Mr. Campbell moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the following
Resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 72
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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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
World Language Department
Resolve, that the Board recognize the World Language
Department for their dedication and hard work in contributing to
Penncrest High School being chosen by the Pennsylvania
Modern Language Association for offering “exemplary”
programs.
Background
All Pennsylvania schools were given an opportunity to provide
PSMLA with evidence of their World Language Program.
Penncrest High School was one of 10 schools recognized by
the Pennsylvania Modern Language Association.
B.
United States Achievement Academy Award
Resolve, that the Board recognize Elijah Trusty, Janay Smith,
Jayda Rawls, Khalice Payne and Erin Doby for being selected
by the United States Achievement Academy to be eligible to
apply for the scholarship program.
Background
The requirements to be eligible for this award include: academic
performance (3.0 or better), dependability, leadership,
enthusiasm, dedication to self-improvement, attitude and
cooperative spirit, and responsibility.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – February 2007
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Woody’s World Newsletter
This month Glenwood introduced its new monthly newsletter entitled “Woody’s World.”
The purpose of the newsletter is to increase communication about important activities and
events taking place at the school. Woody’s World will be available on the web-site and in
print.
Dental Health Month
Healthy smiles are always in fashion, and they are especially brilliant this month – Dental
Health Month – at Glenwood. Mrs. Taylor, Glenwood’s School Nurse visited kindergarten,
first, and third grade classrooms to review healthy habits for healthy teeth. First graders
received toothbrushes and toothpaste provided by the Crest company.
Classroom Activities
First grade students finished up a weather unit and second graders continue to explore a
variety of poetry writing during enrichment times.
Second graders in Mr. Sharp’s Art Class have been traveling around the world in art,
looking at various cultures and learning about the how art made in various cultures and
countries is similar and different. We began a recent lesson by first talking about common
symbols, such as a heart, green traffic light symbol, a circle with a diagonal line through the
center, a plus sign, and a minus sign, or an image of a man or woman near a bathroom.
Students were asked if anyone from around the world could understand the symbols and
what they meant. Those students that have traveled mentioned that they have seen many
of those images in another country. However, what might be different is a stop sign might
be a same color, but in a different language. Students were then shown some symbols
from Ghana that they stamp onto cloth or use as pendants on necklaces. These symbols
are only used in Ghana and therefore only the people of Ghana can recognize their
significance. For our project, students stamped traditional Adinkra symbols from Ghana
onto different colored sheets of brown paper to create a frame. For the picture that went
inside this frame, we adhered various strips of warm colored tissue paper – red, orange,
and yellow to a piece of paper. When the paper was dry we drew a landscape depicting
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animals that we would find in Africa – elephants, cheetahs, monkeys, and giraffes as well
as various trees, such as the acacia tree or sausage tree. We turned our drawings into
silhouettes by coloring in using only a black marker. We glued this picture to the inside of
the frame.
Glenwood second graders geared up for the Super Bowl by participating in a bowl all their
own…the Cereal Bowl! A wealth of parent volunteers guided students through a circuit of
interdisciplinary activities. With delicious varieties of cereal and boxes available at every
station, parents were serving up more than just a tasty snack! Students solved math
problems, practiced reading nutrition labels, created catchy jingles, and studied weight and
measurement all using their favorite breakfast cereals. Students were engaged actively in
learning activities while having fun at the same time!
Miss Robinson is extending her Social Studies instruction, and her class is making and
presenting culture bags. In Miss Pinsley’s class, the students are studying measurement
and probability. Also in February, Mr. Davies and Miss Pinsley wrapped up the electricity
and magnetism unit with their students. Third graders are also studying how we are alike
around the world. We continue to practice our Reading and Writing strategies as well.
Third, fourth, and fifth grade AGP students all wrapped up reports and presentations in
January. Third and fourth graders researched National parks to enrich their study of
geography in the US and fifth grade students researched and reported on natural disasters
to enrich their science unit.
Mr. Heinle’s fourth grade classroom attended a Webinar with author Robin Moore.
Students in Mr. Heinle’s class read his story “Bread Sister of Sinking Creek”. Mr. Moore
will be giving a presentation to several schools around the country on how authors
generate and refine their ideas for characters and story plots. The students were able to
ask questions to Moore by using a classroom LCD projector and a hook-up via the internet.
The Chinese Luncheon
The fourth grade is embracing the Chinese culture by celebrating one of China’s most
celebrated holidays. Fourth graders will be celebrating the Chinese New Year: Year of Pig
with a local artist and restaurant owner. Mrs. Tsai from Da Shin Restaurant will be visiting
Glenwood to bring to life the essence of her culture. Students will learn to speak, sing, and
write the Chinese language. They will learn about her native country through her artwork,
as well as become artists themselves as they make an origami pig and red envelopes. The
fourth grade will also experience eating a traditional Chinese meal.
The Fourth Graders are working very hard to prepare their Celebration of Music Concert.
The concert involves all of our Fourth Graders and will be presented in Glenwood’s
cafeteria on Friday, March 9, at 2:00 pm. The children will be sharing what they have been
learning in music this year. Such favorites as The Locomotion, Rock Island Line and Fifty
Nifty United States will be featured. Parents and Special Friends of Fourth Graders are
invited to attend.
Glenwood fifth grade students are taking great measures to prepare for the upcoming
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment. Students practiced writing in the three modes
that may be tested, narrative, persuasive and informational, with a focus on Pennsylvania
State Department of Education scoring guidelines. Students have also been focusing on
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grammar, punctuation and spelling to ensure they perform to their best capabilities on the
assessments. Mathematics has focused on geometry and measurement with children
classifying and discussing different types of polygons with a focus on triangles and
quadrilaterals. After gaining a firm grasp of these concepts the children learned about
standard and metric forms of measurement which will be applied to lessons on area and
perimeter.
Fifth grade teachers are also meeting weekly with Special Education teacher Catherine
Bennett to make sure children with special needs are staying on track through their
academic year and likewise getting prepared for state assessments.
Library technician Kathy Cook participated in the Delaware County Book Review Program.
Publishers provide copies of brand new titles, and librarians may keep those books they
review. Mrs. Cook obtained eighteen recently-published titles for the Glenwood library,
including non-fiction, novels, and picture books valued at over $275.00!
In February, all students entered a writing contest. Students scoured over the pieces they
had written throughout the year and chose one they wanted to enter. They incorporated all
the writing skills they have learned so far during the year to polish and publish that piece.
Four winners were chosen at every grade level. Winners were then recognized as
Glenwood winners of the contest. Those pieces were then submitted to the Young Authors’
Project contest at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit.
In physical education class, Glenwood students have been having great fun using long
jump ropes to perform feats of agility and endurance. They’ve realized that the rope
turners are every bit as important as the jumpers and have enjoyed using this knowledge to
help their groups succeed. Inspired by the new Disney movie, “Jump In”, there are several
students who are determined to master the challenge of learning Double Dutch.
Read-a-thon 2007: Read Yourself Silly – Every Day!
From January 27 through March 2, Glenwood’s PTG will hold their annual Read-a-thon to
raise funds for books for Glenwood’s library and classrooms. Students earn “a penny a
page” for each book read, or read aloud to them, and family and friends can sponsor or
give a donation to the library.
Several contests will enliven this year’s Read-a-thon. Prizes will be awarded to the
students who read the highest number of pages and to those who raise the most money in
each grade level. In a “guess how many books in the Glenwood library” contest, the two
students in each grade level whose estimate is closest to the actual amount of books in
their assigned section of the library will also win a prize.
There will be water ice for one day for all students in the school if they achieve the
principal’s challenge. During the kickoff presentation, Mr. Dougherty promised that the
class that reads the most books can cover him with silly string if the students can reach the
goal of reading 14,500 books during the Read-a-thon.
Students participating in the Read-a-thon last year earned over $6,200 to support the
library and their classroom libraries. The staff members and students of Glenwood
Elementary School always have a wonderful time during our annual Read-a-thon, and will
be heard saying, “Read Yourself Silly – Every Day!”
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Since the first day of school, classes have been using charts and graphs to count off the
first 100 days of school. It will finally occur this month. A variety of culminating activities
have been planned to celebrate this very special day.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
After almost an hour of exhausting competition, Daniel Bailets (5th grade, Mr. Sitkowski’s
class) was awarded 1st place in our annual Geography Bee. Sponsored by the National
Geographic Society, 24 of our 5th grade students participated in several rounds of
questioning. This year’s Bee was moderated by Mr. Kevin Nolen of Penncrest High
School’s
Social
Studies
Department.
Runners
up
in
the
competition were Katie Brodecki and John Renzi. As a compliment to the Geography
Bee, every 5th grade student researched a particular country, assigned at random, and
provided reproductions of the flags of their countries which were displayed in the cafeteria
during the competition.
In January, we began recognizing students who exemplify outstanding citizenship skills at
Indian Lane. Teachers select one student per month who will be recognized as Bobcat
Citizen of the Month. While academic learning is the most important reason students
attend school, becoming a caring and respectful citizen in the world is just as important at
Indian Lane. Students receive a certificate of recognition and their parents are notified by
letter. Individual pictures are taken and placed in a display case in the lobby recognizing
them for their outstanding achievement. This information is also placed on our website.
100 Book Challenge
Staff from the 100 Book Challenge Company visited Indian
Lane on Wednesday, January 10, at 7:00 PM to more fully
explain the program and how parents can help at home.
Parents learned about the program and spent 10 minutes
reading with their children. We had over 150 people in
attendance, including 11 staff members.
In support of Indian Lane Elementary's "No Place For Hate" campaign, the Parent
Teacher Group is sponsoring a series of assemblies, highlighting the diverse histories
and cultures of people throughout the world. The first
assembly occurred on Friday, January 12, as the NaiNi Chen Dance Company visited the school for two
performances. Five dancers from the Company
performed Chinese choreography featuring ribbons,
the long-spear, drums, and fans. The dancers even
invited some of the students to join in! The bright and
lively stage show left the audience with a much better
appreciation for the beauty and splendor of this
Chinese art form.
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Our second Family Movie Night of the year was a huge success. Students and their
parents enjoyed a night of entertainment in the gym watching the movie High School
Musical. This is a great PTG sponsored event that is a great fundraiser for our school.
We held our first neighborhood meeting on January 24th with residents surrounding Indian
Lane to work together to protect our school. We created a database calling list to alert
each other of suspicious activity around the school during off-hours and agreed to contact
each other to foster better communication. A follow-up meeting with the State Police is
planned for March.
Art Goes To School was another event held at the school the week of Feb. 5-9.
Classrooms visited the display throughout the week which introduces art from around the
world dating from the prehistoric period to the present. Volunteer members lead
interactive presentations encouraging students to “look, feel and think” about what they
are seeing. The AGTS mission is to introduce the visual arts to children in our community
in a way that inspires and enriches their lives.
Parents, staff members and students are looking forward to our Second
Annual Parent-Teacher Basketball Game to benefit the Norman Kelly Smiles
Scholarship Fund. This very popular event has the Indian Lane staff dusting
off their sneakers and brushing up on their skills to take back the trophy
awarded to the parents last year. There will be a special half time game
between Indian Lane 5th graders (selected by drawing) and a combination of
teachers and 5th grade parents. There is also a special silent auction during the game for
bird houses built by Indian Lane students on Martin Luther King Day of Service.
“News on the Lane” Goes Live
Indian Lane’s morning announcements began a live broadcast on our television system
on February 12. Fifth grade students work as anchors, meteorologist, camera crew, and
stage hands and deliver information of interest to our students each morning at 9:00.
Parent volunteers and school staff provide the needed guidance to make this experiment
a successful one.
Kindergarten
Phonics - We have learned the sounds for all of the letters. We have been using the
letters a, b, c, f, m, r, s, and t to build words and decode. The children have also been
writing words using these letters during dictation time. 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 look like their matching upper case letter. Math-We are finishing our
counting unit next week. Next month we will begin the understanding and application of
addition. Science-Weather has been the big topic this month. With the unusual
temperatures and changes in weather, this month has been ideal for the weather unit.
Social Studies-Our family is the most important thing in our lives. We have been learning
how important our families really are to us and how different families can be.
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First Grade
First graders wrapped up their study of Mother Goose Rhymes. The boys and girls
enjoyed this different kind of reading. Each child did a super job of dressing up and
sharing his or her rhyme with the class and adult visitors on Mother Goose Day. During
Phonics time, students are now learning about syllables and practicing dividing words into
syllables thus making them easier to read. In Math, we have been focusing on creating
quilts. The children first planned a quilt design on one square and then used that plan to
create a quilt by repeating the square 9 times. Soon they will learn fractions covering 1/2,
1/3 and 1/4. They will also focus on graphing answering a daily question as they enter
the room in the morning. One student takes the information and creates a graph with
Velcro bears. The class then discusses the results. We learned about groundhogs in
honor of Groundhog Day! Phil did not see his shadow so we are looking forward to an
early Spring!
The children celebrated their 100th Day of School on Friday, February 9th. The children
participated in various activities with a 100 theme. They wrote what they would do with
$100.00, they counted 100 snacks and they read many books about 100 just to name a
few!
The first grade is also getting ready for a field trip to the Delaware Museum of Natural
History. There, we will learn more about animal classification. In preparation for this trip,
the first graders created class T-shirts that they will wear on this special day.
Second Grade
We are still focusing on our study of dialogue in books. We have started to
give names to the different types of dialogue we find.. We decided simple
dialogue is when the narrator tells you right before or after a character speaks
as in: "A snowman contest!" said Henry. We also found that sometimes the narrator
interrupts the character to tell you who is speaking. Here is an example of interrupting
dialogue: "I just don't want the ball to roll into Mrs. Morgan's yard," said Rex. "You know
what she is like." No-said dialogue is when the narrator doesn't tell you who is speaking
at all and you have to use other strategies to figure it out yourself.
Our class has been getting to know another book series called Pinky and Rex. It is a
great series of chapter books about the best friends. Pinky is a boy who loves the color
pink and Rex is a girl who loves dinosaurs!
Third Grade
We have just finished reading a great book called BFG (Big Friendly Giant). We hunted
for dreams and nightmares and we wrote about them. Our next book with be HOOT! We
have written our second letter to our pen pals. We have really learned a lot about kids
from another school. We have all finished our Science research on a planet and made
posters which were displayed in the classroom. In Social Studies we continue with
Geography and we have been studying famous people during Black History month. We
will also research a famous person later in the year.
Reading- our PSSA practice has kept us busy with a consultant giving us ideas and
strategies about taking the reading section of the test. She has talked to the kids about
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making predictions, reading the questions before reading the selection, and then being
sure you read ALL the possibilities of answers before choosing one. We have also kept
busy with reading Cactus Hotel and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, a very well-loved
story.
Math - We concluded our second official seminar and we completed time and money.
Before the PSSA tests, we will introduce shapes, fractions, line segments, symmetry,
angles, area, and perimeter. Then, after the test, we will go into more detail with each
unit.
Fourth Grade
In preparation for Healthy Heart Month (February), 4th graders are learning all
about the importance of having a healthy heart. This involves discussions
about getting plenty of exercise, follow a good diet, and keep their heart clean
and drug free. In Math, they are preparing to learn long division, geometry
and problem solving. Two classes are starting a unit on Land and Water. Small groups
will have a chance to model various land and water occurrences in their own stream
table. Students will be able to look for erosion, evaporation, run-off, sedimentation and
evidence of the water cycle during their weekly sessions. Reading books this month are
Chocolate by Hershey, Because of Winn Dixie and Loser.
Fifth Grade
We have been very busy practicing for the PSSA Writing Assessments which will be
administered beginning the 12th of February. We have written in all three genres:
narrative, informational, and persuasive. We have examined the rubrics, scored papers
and tried to figure where we can make changes to improve our writing.
The children love the novel, Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. They are keeping
double entry journals with facts on one side of the paper and reflections on the other side.
They are finding vocabulary words within the text and using the dictionary to find
meanings so they can use the words in sentences. When the novel is complete, they will
do two pieces of writing as the final assessment.
We are studying the 13 colonies in social studies. The children have made billboards to
advertise one of the six we are concentrating on. We will not thoroughly study all 13, only
six: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and Georgia. We
may do a little research on the rest when the chapter is finished.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GO RED!
During the month of February, Media School and other institutions in the Philadelphia
area will “go red” in support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women
awareness campaign. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of American women,
claiming more lives than the next five causes of death combined. Awareness of this threat
is critical. On February 2, Media School went red. Everyone came to school in their red tshirts and jeans. “Public service” announcements aired on our daily news broadcast. On
Friday, February 9, we had a Beach Volleyball Night to support the heart association. This
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event was chaired by physical education teacher Carol Shapero and was completely
planned by Media teachers. Community volunteer Cindy Flynn provided prizes (water
bottles and cook books) and literature that were available to those who attended. Our
generous PTG purchased refreshments.
Once again, Media School proved that it is a school with a gigantic heart!
Rocky Run Fun Night
Our PTG sponsored a family night at The Rocky Run YMCA. Families were invited to
swim, dance, and play supervised games. The evening was well attended and has
opened the door for future partnerships with The Rocky Run Y.
Mix It Up Day
The students of Media Elementary participated in another Mix It Up Day in honor of “No
Name Calling Week.” The event was during lunch periods on Thursday, January 25. .Mix
it Up Day challenged students to sit next to someone new or sit somewhere new, to step
out of their comfort zone. Students were asked to sit according to the sticker they
received as they entered the cafeteria. Questions were placed on the tables for breaking
the ice among new friends. The questions focused around names and name calling. The
children enjoyed meeting and eating with new friends and learning about the origins of
their new friends’ names.
DIBELS Administration
We completed our winter administration of DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early
Literacy) and met with consultant Helen Conahan-Detry to review the results. The data
and discussion have both been very useful.
Hat Day
The first graders were very creative in showcasing their favorite books on Hat Day. Each
child decorated a hat with clues about his/her favorite book. After the class guessed the
book that the child used, that child shared a summary of the book and told why it was a
favorite. The children have been practicing talking about books in their small group
instruction. They have been working on reading and summarizing stories and retelling
parts of a book. They’re also learning to share their opinion about what they’ve read using
very specific details from the books as support. The first graders enjoyed the day and
were able to share their wonderful creations as they paraded around the entire school.
The Giraffe Club
Second grade is learning all about the Giraffe Club. The Giraffe Club is a “club” for
individuals who “stick out their necks” in order to solve a problem and/or make their
neighborhood a better place. Giraffes are not afraid to take action even if it is difficult.
Students have discussed why famous people from history—Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet
Tubman, Chief Joseph, Wing Luke, Susan B. Anthony—are part of the club. Students are
learning how they too can become a member of The Giraffe Club. This unit is tied in with
the study of biographies in grade 2.
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Pennsylvania Animals
Grade 4 students are doing research projects on Pennsylvania animals. They had to do
research in six areas including food, reproduction, life span, and habitat. The project
included a poster and oral presentation.
Grade 4 students in Mrs. Gruber’s class are also practicing the fine art of debate. Topics
have included “Should we have homework?”, “Should treats be banned at school?” and
“Do children need cell phones?”
Our fourth graders have also been walking, by class, to The Delaware County
Courthouse where they take an excellent tour and even get to sit in on cases in progress.
Research Projects
Fifth grade began working on their research projects. The students are exploring selfselected (and approved) topics, choosing appropriate resources, determining the
reliability of internet sources, using RTM resources, note taking and creating webs and
outlines. Their projects will be showcased at our annual research and science fair.
PSSA Writing Preparation
Our fifth grade teachers are doing a wonderful job of preparing students to take the PSSA
Writing Test. The children have been practicing prompts (persuasive, narrative,
informational) under conditions that are like the actual testing situation. Fifth graders are
happy to report that they are “going for the 4” (the top score)!
Conflict Resolution
Mrs. McGeehan’s class began their third year of a cooperative project with Media
Providence Friends School on conflict resolution. In the project, fifth graders are paired
with eighth graders. Meetings take place at both schools.
No Place for Hate Campaign
Each classroom got a copy of The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson. It is the story of
two young girls, one black and one white, who develop a strong friendship despite
restrictions that have been placed on their interactions. Over the course of a summer, the
girls develop a friendship. Our children are asked to think about this question, “Would you
be a person who builds up or tears down fences?”
Physical Education Update
Students in grades 1 and 2 have been participating in a jump rope unit. Individual and
long rope activities have spurred many students to continue practicing independently.
Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 have participated in a basketball skills unit. Any interested
4th and 5th grade student may sign up for basketball intramurals that will begin in late
February.
AGP Update
3rd, 4th and 5th grade AGP students completed reports and presentations this month.
Parents were invited to the presentations. 3rd and 4th graders researched national parks
to enrich their study of United States geography. 5th graders researched and reported on
a chosen bird in their neighborhood to complete their study of ornithology which enriches
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their ecosystem unit. They made models of birds depicting the bird’s features and habitat
that are on display in the atrium. 1st grade students are working on a tangram unit and
2nd graders continue to learn about the continents and oceans during enrichment periods.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Art Room Happenings:
Our students were very busy in the art room this month. The fifth grade students created
a value scale study illustrating white to black in an even, gradual way. They created
Storyteller Dolls and Black on Black pots in the style of western Native American artists.
Fourth graders examined works by Jamie Wyeth and created scratch art images which
included a lighthouse. They also learned weaving techniques and vocabulary while
weaving on a cardboard loom. Third grade students journeyed back in time to the Middle
Ages and created stained glass windows. Second graders journeyed to the North Pole
where they were inspired by images of the Aurora Borealis and Inuit Inukshuks to create
mixed media compositions. Also, they learned about Chinese New Year celebrations and
created paper dragon hand puppets. The first grade classes mixed primary and
secondary colors to create mixed media winter sky landscapes. They went on to learn
about owls and create paintings as well as 3 dimensional works illustrating texture and
pattern.
Mrs. Proetto attended a teacher workshop with the other RTMSD elementary art teachers
at the Brandywine River Museum. Pennsylvania Art and History in the Classroom was the
topic of the workshop. Highlights of the afternoon included a power point presentation of
historically significant artwork currently on exhibit, a guided tour including illustrations by
N.C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and James Fenimore Cooper’s
The Last of the Mohicans. There are many paintings by Andrew, Jamie and other
members of the Wyeth family, Howard Pyle and his students, as well as many other
regional and historically significant artists. A collection of landscapes along the
Brandywine including some of the one hundred fifty mills that once existed along the river
is on display as well as many other works too numerous to mention.
Social Skills Assembly
Walnut Street Theatre’s Touring Outreach Company will visit Rose Tree Elementary
School on Friday, February 23 to present “The Boy Who Cried Bully” to all students in
grades 3 – 5. This honest examination of bulling – how it starts, why it happens and what
to do to stop it – promises to be a fun, theatrical way to deal with this sensitive topic while
also showing students the dangers of bending the truth. The teachers were given a study
guide complete with suggested activities to do with the students both before and after the
show.
Math Lab
Mrs. Sommer, our Math Coach, reported her Grade 1 students continued to work on
addition and subtraction in various ways. They used number lines to show jumps,
learned about turn around facts (fact families, commutative property), and were
introduced to the doubles strategy. Third grade students worked to understand
multiplication concepts as repeated addition and arrays. They were asked to ‘learn’ their
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multiplication tables as soon as possible or to develop strategies to recreate the tables.
They also worked on fraction concepts, choosing the correct operation in word problems,
and began measurement in preparation for the PSSA. Fourth grade students were asked
to solidify their 2 by 3 multiplication skills and multiplication with money. They were also
drilling the long division algorithm with and without remainders, and within problem
solving. Over the next month, the students will review geometry and measurement
concepts as part of their preparation for the PSSA. As part of the preparation for the
PSSA, fifth grade students continued to spiral through multiplication and division with
decimals, and addition, subtraction, and multiplying of fractions. Also, they have started
geometry concepts and will touch on probability and measurement before the PSSA.
Accelerated Math Program
Fourth graders continued in the world of fractions, becoming experts with addition and
subtraction of mixed numbers in an academic and problem solving setting. The students
worked with linear measurement in US customary units. The students are now
engrossed with plane geometry concepts and will continue with measurement, both
customary and metric. Fifth grade AMP students had a wonderfully rewarding field trip to
a fine restaurant as a culmination to the restaurant training manual project. Not only did
they learn about invoicing, tips, and mileage, but many were fascinated by all the different
skills needed to be successful in business, including architecture, lighting design,
management, accounting, etc. The students also completed a unit on fractions, and are
now into the world of geometry. Their main project for the month was to create various
origami designs and then analyze the shapes and angles in relation to geometric
properties.
Music
The 1st and 2nd graders learned new rhythmic patterns and new solfege hand signs this
month. The 3rd and 4th graders were busy 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 5th graders also began preparing for Rose Tree Elementary
School’s Spring Concert which will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Library Happenings
We do a lot of writing in the library, because reading and writing go hand in hand. This
month – 4th graders learned to write good story beginnings and endings by using great
picture books as examples. Each student was given a library journal, and during each
library class they read from a picture book, then using the book as a guide, wrote
sentences that were descriptive and attention grabbing. The students are getting a lot out
of this project; they are developing a deeper appreciation for the books they are using, as
well as sharpening their writing skills.
Physical Education
During the month of February, all grades worked on cooperation and teamwork skills
while playing net games. Towards the end of the month developmental K, primary, and
grades 1-4 will be focusing on body movements such as rolling, tumbling, balancing,
dancing, step aerobics, and yoga. The 5th graders will be creating their own exercise
routines which will incorporate movements using upper body strength, lower body
strength, abdominal strength and flexibility
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Guidance
With the support of everyone at Rose Tree, Mrs. Jessica Hilden has settled in very quickly
to the position of school counselor. She presented her first round of guidance lessons,
using the RTMSD standards as her guide to teach about topics such as anger
management, conflict resolution, and self-esteem. Jessica attended a workshop entitled
“The School Counselor’s Role in Promoting Equity and Access” with fellow counselors
and Dr. Gilbert. The speaker, Dr. Pedro Noguera, gave everyone a lot to think about and,
as a group; they intend to discuss how they can bring the information back to RTMSD.
Jessica also attended a PaTTan workshop about coordinating and administering the
PSSA. Jessica was able to walk away feeling very confident about coordinating the
upcoming Writing PSSA and has already met with the fifth grade teachers to discuss
PSSA administration and security.
Developmental Kindergarten
The students in Mrs. Hetherington's Developmental Kindergarten class learned about the
number 100 in anticipation of the 100th day of school. They read "I'll Teach My Dog 100
Words," by Michael Frith and made a list of 100 words!
Kindergarten
For Black History Month, the kindergarten students at Rose Tree listened to and acted out
several classic African folktales. The selections were A Story A Story by Gail E. Hailey,
Who's In Rabbit's House by Verna Aardema, and Anansi the Spider by Gerald
McDermott. Mrs. Mayfield-Pinkett crafted masks and props for students to act out the
stories in class. The students had a great time bringing their favorite African folktales to
life.
Second Grade
Second graders at Rose Tree Elementary continued to take full advantage of the district’s
awesome technology capabilities. To enrich and extend the new Houghton Mifflin reading
program, the students participated in several hands-on distance learning opportunities
about rocks, black history and animal adaptations.
Promoting Healthy Choices
Several parents volunteered to work with the Rose Tree Media Food Service Department
to acquaint our students with different foods. For our first “tasting,” we offered a selection
of red, green and yellow peppers. The parents chopped and chopped some more, and
then served the various peppers to our adventurous students to expand their food
horizons and encourage healthy choices in the future.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Washington DC
300 sixth graders visited our nation's capitol last week. They spent time in the Holocaust
Museum and the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. Below are a few student
reflections from the trip:
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-"I always thought that the Holocaust was not that bad and that a lot of
people survived," wrote one Sixth Grader. "But now I know what these
people went through, and to have seen pictures of them, looking into their
eyes you could see that they still had faith....to watch them in pain like that,
to be tortured was just horrible to imagine.
...When I saw the third floor about how Hitler came into power, I thought to
myself, what if the president of the United States had let them come over,
what if Hitler had gone to paint school and never made the Nazi group. So
many "ifs" but there is nothing we can do now. We must bear witness to the
living and the dead. We must all bear witness."
-"I think we should read about the Holocaust at an early age so we can each
remember what happened and learn from our mistakes."
-"As I was walking through the museum I have to admit I was crying. But as
the tears fell down my eyes I was sort of relieved because I was in a
museum where the lives of millions of people can be retold. I also think we
will understand that there are bad people in this world. But we don't have to
be one of them."
Grade 8 PSSA Writing Assessments
A parent information session on the 07-08 schedule was held on Thursday, February 15
from 7 to 8PM.
AGP
Several sixth and seventh graders who are in the academically gifted language arts class
will be participating in a special reading unit about the struggle for Civil Rights in the
United States during the month of February. Mr. Tolomeo (grade 6) and Mrs. Sangillo
(grade 7) will create a mixture of the two grades from their second period classes and
work on differentiated reading and writing activities for the first part of the third marking
period. This is the second year for this cross-graded project that allows the 6th and 7th
graders to work together three days a week to learn about this important topic in our
nation's history. The two teachers will use a variety of resources and strategies to teach
the unit including novels, non-fiction text, poetry, video, and the internet.
Guidance
Eighth grade guidance is finishing up the "Teen Talk" group this week. The next group
"Anger Management will start in a week or so. Conflict Resolution will be taught during
this marking period. Seventh grade is running a group on" Self-esteem". Sixth graders
are receiving study skills lessons. The "Kids to Kids" group is finished and the 6th grders
will begin the "Family Issues" group. "Random Acts of Kindness" group continues. We
worked with HCI to present the "Art of Parenting" on February 9. Parent support groups
will begin in March.
Library News
During January, Mrs. Motley met with the CEO and National Sales Manager from local
Mason Crest Publishers. Discussion focused on how non-fiction titles usually purchased
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for libraries but aligned to curriculum standards might be designed so that they would be
useful as supplemental books in subject area classrooms. The CEO, Dan Hilferty, was a
parent of former SLMS student and Penncrest grad Patrick Hilferty. Patrick is a disabled
student, now also a DCCC grad, who volunteers once a week in Mrs. Wolf’s class at the
high school.
Mrs. Motley attended the Delaware County Book review session at Upper Darby High
School on January 23. In return for reading and writing reviews twenty-seven tiles for
their publishers, she acquired $527 worth of new books for the SLMS Library. Students
from Mrs. Yanchek’s Life skills class, who meet in the library each Thursday morning,
have listened to numerous of the review titles this year. They have enjoyed giving their
input for the titles they have heard as feedback for the publishers.
Seventh grade students from Ms. Bendistis’s classes listened to booktalks presented by
Mrs. Motley before selecting titles for book chats that focused on adventure. Mr. Reilly’s
7th grade social studies classes researched the Lewis and Clark expedition. Using library
materials and computer resources, students created journal entries of discovery relating
to new forms of animal and plant life during the expedition. Powerpoints and portfolios
featuring images and descriptions of their discoveries highlighted the importance of their
journey. Mrs. Sangillo’s 7th grade AGP students have continued to research for their
independent studies. Mrs. Motley collaborated with her to present two lessons on notetaking. Students learned how to identify essential information for notes, formats for
recording and tips for writing notes in their own words. Lessons included instruction,
modeling and practice. Mrs. Rauch’s 8th grade language arts students visited the library
to collect poems for a personal anthology. Seventh graders in Ms. Cooper’s classes also
finished a poetry unit. They created poetry packets of ten poems they wrote and then
designed appropriate cover pages.
In preparation for their trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, Mrs. Motley
instructed all of the 6th grade language arts classes on how to use the World Book
Online to find information. Students learned how to locate an encyclopedia article using
the Holocaust as an example. Most important was how to use links to find additional
articles and biographies related to the main topic, photos, videos clips, maps, magazine
articles, and books. Students then had hands-on experience with the program as they
investigated self-selected areas of interest related to the Holocaust.
Student Leadership Forum completed Valentine's Day bags for a senior citizen center in
Chester County. Students, parents and faculty members worked on the project for two
days after school. We made over 500 bags. We filled the bags with hot chocolate mix,
Hershey kisses, tea bags and chocolate covered spoons. SLF students, Mrs. Gilroy and
Mrs. Cassey delivered items collected on MLK Day to Children and Youth Services on
Thursday, February 8th. The students also presented the organization with a $450
check. The money was raised through the Volleyball Marathon on MLK Day. We took a
tour of the building, met staff members and had the opportunity to ask questions.
Children and Youth Services is extremely appreciative for the generosity of SLMS
students and their families.
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SLF is organized a Valentine's Day fundraiser. Valentine's Day hearts were sold for 25
cents each at lunch from Friday, February 9th through Tuesday, February 13th. The first
sixth grade dance will be held on Friday, February 9th from 7-9pm. The eighth grade
semi-formal will be held on Friday, February 23rd from 7:30-9:30pm. We have several
teacher chaperones and parent volunteers.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Amnesty International
Lori Rice Spring and Kevin Nolen have led Amnesty International's efforts to raise money
for humanitarian aid for Darfur as part of our "Dollars for Darfur" campaign. To date, we
have raised over $2,000 in donations from students, parents, teachers and community
members. Contributions continue to come in.
Rotary Students of the Month
The Rotary students of the month for January were Shawn Antonelli, grade 11 and Kortne
Mazzella, grade 12. They were honored at the Rotary luncheon at the Towne House
Restaurant.
Science Olympiad
The Penncrest Science Olympiad team is competing in their Regional Championships on
Tuesday, February 27th. All administrators and school board members are welcome to
see the awards ceremony beginning at 3:30 PM at Cabrini College in the main
Gymnasium. We look to medal in most of the 23 events this year. Come hear the words
"and in first place...Penncrest High School" for many of the events.
American Math Contest
Fifty-seven students participated in the American Math Contest on Tuesday, February 6.
This is a national contest in which hundreds of thousands of students compete in a 25
multiple choice math contest. Students scoring 100 points or higher will be invited to
compete in the American Invitational Mathematics Exam in March.
National Honor Society
The NHS is sponsoring our annual Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 21.
In addition to collecting blood from our students during the day, we are extending the
blood drive into the afternoon and evening for RTM community members. We would love
to have some board members join us and donate blood anytime from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00
p.m. If you are able to donate blood and help us reach our new goal, please contact
DeAnn Scherer by phone or e-mail with your preferred appointment time (610-627-6366
or dscherer@rtsmd.org)
We hope to collect 170 pints from the students this year (up
from 154 last year) and 40 pints from the community. We hope to see you at the blood
drive.
Hi-Q
February 7 featured the final regular-season match for the Penncrest Hi-Q team. The
Lions took care of business in a convincing fashion, defeating archrivals Garnet Valley
and Radnor. The final score: Radnor - 31, Garnet - 51, and Penncrest - 69. The Lions
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scored an impressive 187 points on the season, and will host the championship match on
March 6 against two opponents yet to be determined. Coach Ludwig cannot say enough
about his team's excellent effort so far, and has reminded them that they have one final
hurdle remaining - March 6, at Penncrest.
World Language
All PHS language students participated in the annual RTM language contests on
Wednesday, January 31. Winners will be honored at the World Language Fête at
Penncrest on Wednesday, March 7 at 7 PM. Following are the first place winners for
each language and level:
FRENCH I (Special Category)
1ST PLACE
FRENCH I
1ST PLACE
FRENCH 2
1ST PLACE
FRENCH II
1ST PLACE
FRENCH III
1ST PLACE
FRENCH IV
1ST PLACE
FRENCH V
1ST PLACE
ELIZABETH LUTZVITCH
TYLER OPDENAKER
DAVID KOCHER
ASHLEIGH ROCKWELL
DANIEL CONSOLI
JASON BUCHANAN
EMILY MOBERG
GERMAN I
GERMAN II
GERMAN III
1ST PLACE
1ST PLACE
1ST PLACE
JON TINDALL
ELIZABETH FREEBURG
DREW SCHAEFER
LATIN I
LATIN II
LATIN III
LATIN IV
1ST PLACE
1ST PLACE
1ST PLACE
1ST PLACE
KATHRYN LUND
SONJA DEXTER
GWYN BOHARA
SARAH EVANS
SPANISH I
SPECIAL CATEGORY
1ST PLACE
SPANISH I
1ST PLACE
SPANISH 2
1ST PLACE
SPANISH II
1ST PLACE
SPANISH III
1ST PLACE
SPANISH IV
SPANISH V
NICOLAS CALABRO
JOSEPH MAYSKY
LEANNA CHARLTON
EDA CHEN
SAM MOFFET
ERINN FLANDREAU
KATHRYN LUND
SARAH SUNSHINE
KELSEY PORTER
1ST PLACE
1ST PL ACE
Athletics
The Penncrest High School Athletic Department focused on “community building” during
the month of January. The Penncrest wrestling team hosted the Media Youth Wrestling
Club for their home match against Ridley High School on Wednesday, January 24. The
youth wrestlers joined our varsity wrestlers in the pre-match announcements.
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The Penncrest boys’ basketball team hosted the 7th and 8th grade team from Springton
Lake for their home game against Marple Newtown High School on January 9. Both
teams spent time meeting and greeting each other after the game. A special thank you is
in order for the Penncrest Boys Basketball Booster organization for providing pizza and
soda for the event.
On Tuesday, February 7, the girls’ basketball team hosted the middle school teams of
Springton Lake, St. Mary’s, and BVM Nativity for a home basketball game. A lady lions
mini basketball was provided to all middle school students in attendance. A special thank
you is in order for the Penncrest Girls Basketball Booster organization for providing the
gift.
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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
School Board Secretary
Date:
February 15, 2007
Subject:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held on Thursday, February 15, 2007–
at 8:00 P.M. in the Education Center Board Room
______________________________________________________________________ _
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
_______________________________________________________________________
Present:
Nancy Mackrides, President
Nancy Fronduti
Linda Fox, Vice President
Jeff Pettit
Bill Montgomery
Bill Campbell
Veronica Barbato
Also Present
Sharon Learn, Board Secretary
_______________________________________________________________________
The meeting was called to order by President Nancy Mackrides.
1.
Preliminary General Fund 2007 – 2008 Budget
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded the motion to
accept the Preliminary General Fund 2007 – 2008 Budget in the amount of
$73,023,537.
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 73
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Bill Montgomery, Nancy Fronduti, Bill Campbell
Linda Fox, Veronica Barbato, Jeff Pettit
NAYS: None
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2.
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Campbell seconded the motion to adjourn at
the meeting at 8:15 P.M.
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 74
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES: Nancy Mackrides, Bill Montgomery, Nancy Fronduti, Bill Campbell
Linda Fox, Veronica Barbato, Jeff Pettit
NAYS: None
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
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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:
February 15, 2007
Subject:
February 15, 2007 – 8:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting Agenda
Chairperson: Bill Campbell
_____________________________________________________________________________
In attendance:
Bill Montgomery
Nancy Frondutti
Veronica Barbato
Nancy Mackrides
Bill Campbell
Jeff Pettit
Linda Fox
Also in attendance:
Sharon Learn
Harry Protzmann
______________________________________________________________________
1. Taxpayer Relief Act, Special Session Act 1 of 2006
At the January Finance Committee Meeting, the Committee agreed to schedule a
Public Hearing 7:00 PM February 20, 2007. The purpose of the hearing is to receive
public comment on a resolution authorizing the referendum question for the May
2007 primary. The Tax Study Commission members will be invited to the hearing.
Immediately following the hearing, the Board of School Directors will hold a special
public meeting to discuss proposed Act 1 Tax Shifting Referendum Resolution and
Ballot Question
The Act 1 Calendar was reviewed.
Follow Up: The resolution for the proposed Act 1 Tax Shifting Referendum
Question will be on either the February 22, 2007, Legislative Agenda or the agenda
at a special meeting to be held on March 13, 2007.
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2. 2007 – 2008 General Fund Budget
The Proposed Preliminary Budget, in the amount of $73,023,537 reflects a 6.59%
increase in the mileage rate, or an increase of $299.94 per average tax bill for the
year or $24.99 per month.
The Adds/Cuts worksheet was reviewed. The proposed expenditure budget is now
$72,994,392 calling for a 6.64% increase in the mil. The administration is preparing
to submit the referendum exception requests to the Department of Education. The
Referendum Exceptions must be advertised for seven days in the local newspaper.
The Committee agreed to cut the $20,000 donation to the public libraries. The
Chairman is requiring the Superintendent to present the budget allocation to the
administrators no later than March 1, 2007.
The Finance Chairman presented a copy of his comments. See attached two page
document.
Follow Up: Details of the preliminary budget will be discussed at the March 13,
2007, Committee Meeting. The updated Adds/Cuts worksheet will be ready for
further Committee review. The administration is placing budget details on
worksheets to review with the Committee at the Finance Committee Meeting.
3. Board Policy – Conflict of Interest – see attachment
This policy was recommended by the independent auditors, Barbacane &
Thornton.
Action: The first reading of this policy will be on the February 22, 2007
Legislative Agenda.
4. Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612… (Public School code section 609)
when funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one
class of expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9) months of the fiscal
year by the board.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following budgetary transfers:
FY 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
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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.
Meeting Reminders
February 20, 2007, Public Hearing, 7:00 P.M. Springton Lake Middle School
February 20, 2007, Special Meeting, Immediately following Public Hearing to discuss the referendum question.
February 22, 2007, Legislative Meeting – Agenda Item to Adopt Resolution
authorizing referendum question for the May 15, 2007 Primary Election.
or
March 13, 2007, 8:00 P.M. Special Meeting to Adopt Resolution authorizing
referendum question for the May 15, 2007 Primary Election.
March 13, 2007, 8:00 P.M. Finance Committee Meeting
Act 1 Timeline for RTMSD: February - March, 2007
February 19, 2007 Deadline to submit preliminary budget to PDE
February 22, 2007 Deadline to publish notice in newspaper of intent to request
approval from PDE for a referendum exception.
March 1, 2007
Deadline to seek approval from PDE for referendum
exceptions requiring their approval.
March 2, 2007
Deadline for homeowners to file a homestead application
with county assessor.
Mid-February
Deadline to publish notice once a week for three weeks
Early March, 2007 of intent to adopt resolution authorizing referendum
questions for May 15, 2007 primary. (January 29, 2007,
February 5, 2007, February 12, 2007
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March 13, 2007
Deadline to hold public hearing on resolution authorizing
referendum question for the May 15, 2007 primary.
(February 20, 2007)
March 13, 2007
Deadline to adopt resolution authorizing referendum
question for the May 15, 2007 primary.
March 16, 2007
Deadline to submit referendum questions seeking voter
approval of tax rate increase in excess of index to county
board of elections even if the PDE approved all of the
referendum exception requests.
March 21, 2007
Deadline for PDE to issue ruling on school district’s
petition for referendum exception.
March 26, 2007
Deadline to submit to the county board of elections
referendum question seeking voter approval of tax rate
increase in excess of index if PDE denies all or a part of
district’s request.
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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:
February 16, 2007
Subject:
February 15, 2007 - 9:00 PM - Operations Committee Meeting
Minutes - Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
__________________________________________________________________
In attendance:
Bill Montgomery
Bill Campbell
Nancy Frondutti
Jeff Pettit
Veronica Barbato Linda Fox
Nancy Mackrides
Also in attendance:
Sharon Learn
Harry Protzmann
__________________________________________________________________
Five Year Capital Improvement and Educational Plan
Springton Lake Middle School Renovation Project Harry Protzmann sent the request for proposals (RFPs) to four pre-qualified
architectural firms. The RFPs are due on February 16, 2007. Copies of all
proposals will be sent to the Board of School Directors. Interviews will be
held after March 10, 2007, on a date and at a time to be determined. All
Board Members will be invited to the interviews.
Hayes Large - Community Meetings
The first community meeting, The Challenge was held on February 7, 2007
at Media Elementary School in the afternoon (30+ attendees) and in the
evening (20+ attendees). The purpose of the “The Challenge” was to share
information gathered by Hayes Large during building inspections;
encourage discussion with the attendees, and gather additional information
from the survey.
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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.
Follow Up:
Agenda
This item will remain on the monthly Operations Committee
Roofing Projects – Summer of 2007
The administration is recommending the following bid award to
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. in the total amount of $1,465,000.
(See attachment)
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
Action: These items will be on the February 22, 2007, Legislative Agenda.
Summer Projects – 2007
The administration received permission from the Committee to publicly
advertise and bid the following projects.
SLMS Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing - $75,000
Sidewalk and curb replacement - $10,000
RTES –
Paving - $100,000
Follow up: These items will be advertised and publicly bid. It was noted
that the traffic patterns at Springton Lake Middle School are not well marked
causing some traffic to go the wrong way on a one way lane. This is a
dangerous situation that will be addressed with arrows painted on the
roadway and additional signage.
Media Area Girls Softball
Mr. Bill Roller, President, was unable to attend this evening’s meeting. The
Committee recommended inviting him to the Informational or Legislative
Meeting to present a five minute presentation
The next operations committee meeting will be on March 13, 2007, 9:00 PM
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAPITAL PROJECTS
February 8, 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:
Roof Replacement Projects
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Remove & Replace Existing Roofing System at Media, Indian Lane, &
Rose Tree Elementary School and Maintenance Building
BID OPENED:
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Roof Replacement Projects per State Approved AEPA Pricing
AWARDEE:
AMOUNT AWARDED:
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.
$1,437,500.00
Bid
Price
Budget
Amount
Balance
BASE BID No.1
Media Elementary School Roof Area's No. 2, 3 & 7
Remove existing roofing, install base sheet & 3 plies of type VI
fiberglass felts in hot melt adhesive with flood coat and gravel
$411,500.00
$400,000.00
($11,500.00)
BASE BID No.2
Indian Lane Elementary School Roof Area's No. 3 & 5
Remove existing roofing, install base sheet & 3 plies of type VI
fiberglass felts in hot melt adhesive with flood coat and gravel
$521,000.00
$515,000.00
($6,000.00)
BASE BID No.3
Rose Tree Elementary School Roof Area's No. 1, 3, 5 & 6
Remove existing slate shingles and gutters, install new 40 year
Elk architectural shingles and one piece gutters and downspouts
$360,500.00
$400,000.00
$39,500.00
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
February 16, 2007
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – February 15, 2007
Board Members in attendance: J. Pettit, W. Montgomery, W. Campbell, N.
Fronduti, N. Mackrides, L. Fox, V. Barbato
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, S. Learn
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
The committee reviewed the personnel items for the legislative meeting on
February 22, 2007. There were a number of new items which had been
added since the agenda was submitted to the Board of School Directors on
the website on Friday, February 9, 2007.
Action: All items will appear before the Board of School Directors for a vote at
the legislative meeting on February 22, 2007.
II.
Executive Session
The Committee met in executive session to consider matters of personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2007,
at 9:00 PM in the Education Center Board Room.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Valerie Burnett
Date:
February 7, 2006
Subject:
February 6, 2007 Pupil Services Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Veronica Barbato
Valerie Burnett, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services
Board members in attendance: Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Jeff Pettit, Bill
O’Donnell, Stacy Jackson Benson, Bill Montgomery, Nancy Fronduti
Others in attendance: Dr. Kerr, Dr. Burnett, Dr. Barta, Mrs. Shacklady-White
Policy
Policy 0004.1 Student Board Representation was adopted in October 1999 and
included a sunset provision terminating the policy on the final school day of 2002. There
is no legal reference in the policy. Tom Kelly has been consulted to determine the need
for a policy for student board representation. If a policy is required, a draft will be
brought forward for first read at the March 6, 2007 Pupil Services committee meeting.
Aide Request
Dr. Barta submitted a request for a one on one instructional assistant for a student at
Indian Lane. The data presented showed the student’s behavior improved from 64%
compliance to over 90% compliance when a trial aide was provided. The aide request
was approved and the new position request will be on the Personnel Committee
Agenda.
Contracts
A contract was presented for the HomeQuest program. The program sends an
individual to a student’s home each morning to ensure that he rises, is prepared for
school and arrives on time. There is support for the parent as well in learning parental
behaviors to support the student from within the family. The personnel also check later
in the day to ensure the student remained at Penncrest. There has been improvement
in both grades and attendance. The cost of the contract is $52.50 per day. The student
was recently returned to the district from an out of district program. The cost of the
contract will be less than the tuition costs previously budgeted.
Action: Approval of the contract will be on the February Legislative Agenda.
Overnight Trip Requests
The Penncrest Indoor Track team will compete at the State Championship in State
College, PA on February 23 and 24, 2007. The team will leave Friday evening and
compete on Saturday. No substitute costs will be incurred. District costs include
registration $180, van rental $180 and estimated fuel costs of $120 for a total not to
exceed $480.
Action: Approval of the trip will be on the February Legislative Agenda.
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.
Action: Approval of the trip will be on the February Legislative Agenda.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services Committee Meeting will be March 6, 2007
at 9:00 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:
February 7, 2007
RE:
February 6, 2007, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Stacey Benson, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill Montgomery, Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Meg Barney, John Best, Gail Boettcher, Jr., Gail Diksa, Angela
Gilbert, Joyce Jeuell, Denise Kerr, Phoebe Simmington, Steve Taylor
Adoption Request for Connected Math 2 Curriculum – Dr. Steve Taylor, Gail
Boettcher, Jr., Phoebe Simmington.
The math building coordinators at Springton Lake and Dr. Taylor presented a request for
the adoption of Connected Math 2 as the new math curriculum for the middle school.
The process leading to this proposal dates back five years to the Focused Math Review
in 2002, which recommended more time for math and a new curriculum. After extensive
research and piloting over several years, the math department decided on Connected
Math 2 as the top choice. It is a standards-aligned, research-based, field-tested
program which focuses on building a deep conceptual understanding of math concepts
by engaging students with interesting real-world problems. Compared to the current
Passports curriculum, it requires much more student involvement in problem solving
and more higher-order thinking. Students’ feedback to the pilots this fall was very
positive. The program comes with an array of supporting materials, including an
interactive website. Implementation will begin with the 6th grade in 2007-2008, and will
progress with that class through the middle school. Purchases of materials will be
spread out over three years as well. Parents will be educated about the program starting
at the upcoming meeting with 5th grade parents at Springton Lake and continuing into the
fall. Costs for the program will average about $70/student. Five days of professional
development will accompany the adoption and purchase of the series. At the conclusion
of the presentation, the board gave its approval for this adoption.
Middle School Exploratory World Language Program – Gail Diksa, Dr. Joyce
Jeuell.
Mrs. Diksa and Dr. Jeuell updated the Board on their plan to implement an introductory
world language program in sixth grade which enables students to take half a year of
French and half a year of Spanish. This arrangement would allow students to make an
informed decision about their language of choice for further study. Through compacting
and accelerating the curriculum, the department will still try to cover the essential content
by the end of 8th grade so that the study of the language may continue as it is at
Penncrest. After the presentation, the Board asked Mrs. Diksa to provide an evaluation
plan before the end of the year.
Orientation to Health Care Contract – Dr. Steve Taylor
Dr. Taylor brought forward a contract between RTM and DCCC to operate the
Orientation to Health Care program at Penncrest High School. This contract will appear
on the February Legislative Agenda.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
February 9, 2007
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for February 6, 2007
Chairperson: Mrs. Linda Fox
Board Members in attendance: Jeff Pettit, Veronica Barbato, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy
Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Stacey Benson, Linda Fox
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden, Mack Johnson, Ron Harris, Anthony
Lombardo, Meg Barney, Linda Flexon
Demonstration of Power Media Plus Program
Linda Flexon, Penncrest High School social studies teacher, demonstrated the use of
the Power Media Plus program provided to us by the DCIU, which assists student
learning through the use of video. Linda also showcased her interactive web site where
students can use the links at home. This use of her website and the use of the Power
Media Plus movie clips was a perfect example of 24/7 learning for our students and the
way that Linda is addressing the needs of our digital native students through real-time
visual displays. These visuals help the learners to connect with the text and engage
them in the learning process.
Telephone Services Agreement
Patti Linden presented a summary of the two proposals received from the RFP for
Telephone Services and recommended Level 3 Communications as our service
provider. The Master Service Agreement is for three years, with an option for a fourth
year, providing updated services at a significant savings over our current costs. The
Board agreed to approve the recommended contract in order to meet the February 7
signing deadline. Resolution for ratification of this agreement will be placed on the
February Legislative Agenda.
Pentamation Renewal Contract
Mack Johnson informed the Board of an addendum for an early renewal of a 3 year
contract with Pentamation in order to waive the 6% increase for next year. The following
year will be the normal 6% increase. Since this was an addendum to an already existing
contract, no Board approval was required.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 6, at 8:00 p.m. in the Education Center Board Room
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
January 25, 2007
February 6, 2007
February 15, 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 March 22, 2007, at Springton
Lake Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
2007-2008 Calendar – See Attachment A
Resolve, that the Board approve the 2007-2008 Calendar.
Background
The 2007-2008 Draft Calendar was discussed at the
December and January Personnel Committee Meeting and
posted on the webpage for parent and staff feedback.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
2.
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 Service, resignation, effective
March 30, 2007.
4.
Margaret Sprout, Support Staff I, Penncrest High
School, retirement, effective June 18, 2007.
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.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
4.
b.
Melissa Lieber, Long Term Substitute Guidance
Counselor, effective February 20, 2007, at the
annual salary of $45,294, Master’s Degree/Step 1
to be prorated. Ms. Lieber received her Bachelor’s
Degree and Master’s Degree from West Chester
University. She is assigned to Penncrest High
School replacing Karen Kerr will be on leave.
NOTE:
Ms. Lieber is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
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 preemployment 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 pre-employment 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
pre-employment paperwork.
IX.
New Business
B.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
c.
3.
Non-Instructional
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 preemployment paperwork.
7.
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.
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.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
c.
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.
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
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
2006-2007 school year, at the annual salary of
$2,580. Mr. Glicko is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
IX.
New Business
B.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
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.
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.
IX,
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Indoor Track Championship
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip of the Indoor
Track Team to State College, PA.
Background
The Penncrest Indoor Track team will compete at the State
Championship in State College, PA on February 23 and 24, 2007.
The team will leave Friday evening and compete on Saturday. No
substitute costs will be incurred. District costs include registration
$180, van rental $180 and estimated fuel costs of $120 for a total
not to exceed $480.
2.
Penncrest Future Business Leaders of America to Hershey, PA.
Background
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.
C.
Delaware County Community College Allied Health Course at Penncrest
High School.
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.
Background
This course, which operates in conjunction with Riddle Memorial
Hospital, provides students an opportunity to investigate the health
care field.
IX,
New Business
D.
Board Policy
1.
Policy #319.1 Conflict of Interest - First Reading
See Attachment D
This policy was recommended by the independent auditor
Barbacane & Thornton
Background
This Policy was reviewed at the February Finance Committee
Meeting
APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Award
Recommend the following bids be awarded in the categories listed,
such recommendation being the lowest bid received from a
responsible bidder, kind, quality and materials having been
considered.
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
Background
This was discussed at the February Operations Committee Meeting
B.
General
1.
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.
Background
A contract was presented for the HomeQuest program. The
program sends an individual to a student’s home each morning to
ensure that he rises, is prepared for school and arrives on time.
There is support for the parent as well in learning parental
behaviors to support the student from within the family. The
personnel also check later in the day to ensure the student
remained at Penncrest. There has been improvement in both
grades and attendance. The cost of the contract is $52.50 per day.
The student was recently returned to the district from an out of
district program. The cost of the contract will be less than the tuition
costs previously budgeted. This item was discussed at the
February 7, 2007 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612… (Public
School code section 609) when funds are not available for a
proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9)
months of the fiscal year by the board.
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.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)
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.
Background
The budgetary transfers were reviewed at the February
Finance Committee Meeting.
3.
ACT 1 Tax Shifting Referendum Resolution
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%).”
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Act 1 shifting Referendum Resolution (cont’d)
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.
Background
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 on whether the School
District should impose a personal income tax for the purpose
of reducing homeowner and farmstead real estate taxes.
The purpose of this Resolution is to approve the referendum
question and related steps. There was a public hearing held
by the Board of School Directors on February 20, 2007 at
Springton Lake Middle School. This was discussed at a
Special Meeting held by the Board of School Directors on
February 20, 2007.
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Total New Teacher Days: 197
Total Teacher Days:
196*
S
5
12
19
26
August 2007
T
W
T
M
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2007-2008 SCHOOL CALENDAR
F
3
10
17
24
31
S
4
11
18
25
Teacher Days: 4
Student Days:
S
M
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
2
8
9
15 16
22 23
29 30
S
3
10
17
24
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 18
3
10
17
24
February 2008
T
W T
F
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
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9
16
23
4
11
18
25
M
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12
19
26
May 2008
T
W T
1
6
7
8
13
14 15
20
21 22
27
28 29
F
2
9
16
23
30
Teacher Days: 21
Student Days: 20
Key:
Half Day for Students
November 6
November 20
November 21
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
S
M
October 2007
T
W T
F
1
8
15
22
29
7
14
21
28
1
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15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
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M
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
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M
2
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16
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30
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24
31
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10
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24
31
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M
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8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
New Teacher Orientation .5/ 24
Teacher Inservice
Opening Day/Staff Inservice
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
First Day of School (K-12),
Early Dismissal for Students
Teacher Inservice
PC 11:00, SLMS 11:50,
Elementary 12:30 (no PM K)
No School Students-Inservice
Parent Conferences K-8
SLMS 10:55 a.m.
No School Elementary K-5
Parent Conferences K-8
No School for Students
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
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25
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26
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S
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10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
July 2008
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2
3
8
9 10
15
16 17
22
23 24
29
30 31
F
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11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
Teacher Days: 23
Student Days: 23
December 2007
T
W
T
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M
January 2008
T
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T
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
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20
27
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14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
Teacher Days: 21
Student Days: 21
March 2008
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April 2008
W T
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11
18
25
7
14
21
28
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29
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13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
Teacher Days: 22
Student Days: 22
June 2008
T
W
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10
17
24
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
S
M
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Teacher Days: 15
Student Days: 14
No School - Holiday
Full Inservice Day
August 21-24
August 27-30
August 28
September 3
September 4
October 2
4
11
18
25
S
Teacher Days: 16
Student Days: 15
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 17
S
3
10
17
24
September 2007
T
W
T
F
Teacher Days: 15
Student Days: 15
M
5
12
19
26
2
9
16
23
30
M
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 19
November 2007
T
W
T
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S
2/6/07
Total Student Days: 184*
November 22 & 23 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
December 4
Early Dismissal For Students
Teacher Inservice
PC 11:00, SLMS 11:50,
Elementary 12:30 (no PM K)
December 24 -31 Student/Teacher Holiday
December 24-25 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
December 31
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
January 1
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
January 21
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
January 25
Semester Ends, Early
Dismissal Grades 6-12
PC 11:00, SLMS 11:50
February 15
No School for Students / Teacher
Inservice
February 18
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
February 28, 29 Elementary Conferences - No
school K-5
March 17-21
Holiday, No School For Student
March 20-21
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
March 24
April 22
May 22
May 23
May 26
June 19
June 20
No School For Students / Flex
Early Dismissal Students / Teacher
Inservice PC 11:00, SLMS, 11:50,
Elementary 12:30 (no PM K)
Early Dismissal Students / Teacher
Inservice PC 11:00, SLMS, 11:50,
Elementary 12:30 (no PM K)
No School For Students / Flex
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Last Day Students, Early Dismissal
(PC-10:15, SL-11, E-12)
Last Day for Teachers
*These year-end dates allow for four emergency school
closings during the 2007-2008 school year. If fewer
than four emergency school closings are needed, these
days will be deducted from the end of the year. If more
than three school closings are used prior to January 31,
2008, the district will use President’s Day (February 18,
2008), as a makeup day.
2/16/2007
SPRINGTON LAKE SPRING ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS
2006-07
EXPERIENCE
STEP
UNIT
RATE
UNITS
SUPPLEMENTAL
SALARY
2
2
1
1
129
129
21
21
$2,709.00
$2,709.00
1
1
124
124
21
21
$2,604.00
$2,604.00
BASEBALL GRADE 7
BASEBALL GRADE 8
T. CRANN
G. PUCKETT
LACROSSE GIRLS GRADE 7
LACROSSE GIRLS GRADE 8
VACANT
VACANT
LACROSSE BOYS GRADE 7
LACROSSE BOYS GRADE 8
F. LaPENTA
C. CLARK
2
2
1
1
129
129
21
21
$2,709.00
$2,709.00
SOFTBALL GRADE 7
SOFTBALL GRADE 8
P. NORRIS
D. PUCKETT
6
7
2
3
136
145
21
21
$2,856.00
$3,045.00
TENNIS HEAD COACH
R. MILETO
1
1
129
21
$2,709.00
TRACK BOYS HEAD COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
A. VIRTUE
J. BAKER
6
10+
2
4
136
153
21
17
$2,856.00
$2,601.00
TRACK GIRLS HEAD COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
A. TSIPRAS
M. HOMAN
4
3
2
1
136
129
21
17
$2,856.00
$2,193.00
2/16/2007
PENNCREST SPRING ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS
2006-2007
EXPERIENCE
STEP
UNIT
RATE
UNITS
SUPPLEMENTAL
SALARY
BASEBALL HEAD COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
BASEBALL ASSISTANT COACH
S. MESCANTI
S. SILVA
T. PACENZA
M. LUDWIG
10+
10+
6
10+
4
4
2
4
153
153
136
153
39
25
25
25
$5,967.00
$3,825.00
$3,400.00
$3,825.00
LACROSSE BOYS HEAD COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
W. MATSINGER
E. PETTIT
C. DERRICK
B. SWIERCZEK
10+
5
9
4
4
2
3
2
153
136
145
136
39
25
25
25
$5,967.00
$3,400.00
$3,625.00
$3,400.00
LACROSSE GIRLS HEAD COACH
LACROSSE GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
LACROSSE GIRLS HEAD FRESHMAN COACH
LACROSSE GIRLS ASST FRESHMAN COACH
M. MCGEE*
M. KICZECK
K. PETTIT
S. PETTIT
VACANT
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
129
129
129
129
129
39
25
25
23
17
$5,031.00
$3,225.00
$3,225.00
$2,967.00
$2,193.00
SOFTBALL HEAD COACH
SOFTBALL ASSISTANT COACH
SOFTBALL ASSISTANT COACH
SOFTBALL HEAD FRESHMAN COACH
E. EVANS*
K. BAKER*
P. THOMAS
B. HIGGINS
1
1
3
4
1
1
1
2
129
129
129
136
39
25
25
25
$5,031.00
$3,225.00
$3,225.00
$3,400.00
TENNIS BOYS HEAD COACH
M. DETIGER
2
1
129
25
$3,225.00
TRACK BOYS HEAD COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT COACH
G. MUNRO
R. BROWN
D. ROWLAND (.5)*
A. PRESSWOOD (.5)
M. CLARK
C. PRICE
J. SMITH
10+
1
1
3
10
2
2
4
1
1
1
4
1
1
153
129
129
129
153
129
129
39
27
13.5
13.5
39
27
27
$5,967.00
$3,483.00
$1,741.50
$1,741.50
$5,967.00
$3,483.00
$3,483.00
TRACK GIRLS HEAD COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
TRACK GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
*Being hired pending completion of pre-employment paperwork
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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