ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
January 25, 2006
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
January 25, 2007
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
III.
None
"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.
C.
D.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of December 21, 2006
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.
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.
Rescind Supplemental Contract
d.
Supplemental Contracts
e.
Salary Change
f.
Other
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Penn State Invitational Indoor Track Meet
2007-2008 Draft Calendar - Attachment E
Finance
A.
B.
C.
D.
XI.
Policy Revisions
1.
Policy #118 Independent Study – Second Read and Approval
Attachment A
2.
Policy #911 Media News Relations – Second Read and Approval
Attachment B
New Business
A.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Preliminary Proposed Tax Referendum Resolution
2.
Budgetary Transfers
3.
Change Orders
4.
Adjustment to the 2006-2007 General Fund Budget
5.
Harvest Technology Group, Inc. Sales Agreement – Attachment C
6.
Schoolwires, Inc. Service Agreement – Attachment D
Financials for December 2006
Bill lists for December 2006
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 February 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
December 22, 2006
Minutes of the December 21, 2006 Legislative Meeting
I. Call to Order
Roll Call
Board Members in Attendance:
Nancy Mackrides, Board President
Linda Fox,Vice President
Veronica Barbato
William Campbell
Stacey Benson
Nancy Fronduti
William Montgomery
William O’Donnell
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Board Members:
Mike Peche
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
Anne Callahan, Dir. of Human Resources
Ken Curran, Psychologist
Ben Danson, PCHS RTMEA Pres.
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
Mack Johnson, Management Sys. Admin
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Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Bonnie Kinsler, Acting Transp. Dir.
Maria Kotch, Princ. Media Elem.
Patti Linden, Dir. of Tech. & Infor.
John Lohn, Ass’t Principal, PCHS
Anthony Lombardo, Assess. Info. Sci.
Sharon Learn, Board Secretary
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Specialist
Danielle Penza, Accountant
Sandra Shacklady White, Second.
Super.of Spec. Educ.
Ellen Sosangelis, Principal, RTE
Steve Taylor, Dir. Teaching & Learning
Secondary
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
12/21/06
The Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School
District was held on Thursday, December 21, 2006, at Springton Lake Middle School. The
meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Mackrides.
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 30, 2006
Board Reorganization Meeting – December 5, 2006
Bid Opening Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2006
Mr. Campbell moved and Mrs. Benson seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 53
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
November 30, 2006, the Board Reorganization Minutes of December 5, 2006
and the Bid Opening Minutes of December 5, 2006.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
III.
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery,
Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell
None
Presentations & Awards
A.
Kortne Mazzella and Christine Hamilton – Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 54
Resolve, that the Board recognize Kortne and Christine who served as the
student coordinators for the Junior-Senior Powder Puff Football game.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery,
Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell
None
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B.
Lorraine Bradshaw – Architect
Mrs. Barbato moved and Mr. Campbell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 -55
Resolve, that the Board recognize Lorraine Bradshaw for her contribution
of architectural services for the Education Resource Center.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
C.
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery,
Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell
None
Nancy Fronduti – Former School Board President
Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 56
Resolve, that the Board recognize Nancy Fronduti for her dedicated
service as President of the Rose Tree Media School Board.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
IV.
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery,
Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell
None
Educational Presentation
A.
“Choices Voices” – 6th Grade Select choir under the
Direction of Sue Knipel
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V.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of December 21, 2006.
Superintendent’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
December 21, 2006.
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of December 21, 2006.
Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 57
Greenbriar Developers Appeals - Transfer Tax
Resolve, that the Rose Tree Media School District Board of School
Directors approve the proposed Settlement and Release
Agreement between the Rose Tree Media School District and Greenbriar
Associates, L.P., ELV Associates, L.P. and L.H.B.S. Associates (collectively
“Greenbriar Associates”) for the payment by Greenbriar Associates of
additional transfer taxes in the amount of forty-four hundred fifty-two dollars
and thirty cents ($4,452.30) as to properties at 107, 109 and 110
Water Mill Lane, Upper Providence Township, Delaware County,
Pennsylvania.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson, William Campbell,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell
None
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato
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D.
VI.
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of December 21, 2006.
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
C.
D.
RTMEA – None
RTM Education Foundation – Dr. Meg Barney, Exec. Director
Healthy Communities Initiative – None
Tax Study Commission Presentation and Recommendation –
Chairman, William Taylor
Tax Study Presentation and Recommendation
Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 58
Resolve, that the Rose Tree Media School District Local Tax Study
Commission, having undertaken its duties and responsibilities as set forth in
Act 1 of 2006 (Taxpayer Relief Act) and having made its recommendation to
the Rose Tree Media School District Board of School Directors to consider
approving a resolution to implement a personal income tax at the rate of eight
tenths (.8) or one (1%) percent as permitted within the terms and conditions
of Act 1, is hereby discharged effective December 13, 2006, with sincere
appreciation on the part of the School District and School Board.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Mackrides, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery,
Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell
None
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VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to three minutes each)
A.
VIII.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Old Business
A.
Policy Review
1. Policy #815 – Acceptable Use of RTM Network Resources –
Second Reading
Mr. Campbell moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 59
Resolve, that the Board approve the revised Policy #815 Acceptable Use of RTM Network Resources. (See Attachment A
in Official Legislative Minutes of December 21, 2006).
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,
Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell
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.
Supplementals – See Attachments B & C
d.
Salary Change
e
Create New Position
f.
Other
Mrs. Barbato moved and Mrs. Benson seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007– 60
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel
section:
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
b.
Erika Powell, Elementary Teacher, Media Elementary
School, resignation effective January 2, 2007.
Non-Instructional
1.
Gina Spinelli, Secretary
December 8, 2006.
2.
Catherine Catino, Support Staff II, Penncrest High
School, resignation effective January 17, 2006.
3.
Kenneth Woodward, Bus Driver, termination effective
December 1, 2006.
4.
Jerome Parsons, Custodian, Glenwood Elementary,
termination for abandonment of position effective
November 15, 2006.
5.
Heath Stewart, Facilities Foreman, resignation, effective
December 14, 2006.
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II,
resignation
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effective
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional
1.
Jennifer McLeod, Long Term Substitute Language Arts
Teacher, effective December 18, 2006, at the annual
salary of $45,294, Master’s/Step 1, prorated. Ms. McLeod
received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from
Indiana University. She is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School replacing Carin Newsome who is on leave.
NOTE: Ms. McLeod is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Heather Jordan, Long Term Substitute Learning Support
Teacher, effective December 14, 2006, at the rate of
$41,794, Bachelor’s/Step 1 prorated. Ms. Jordan
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Immaculata
University. She is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary
replacing Kate Geary who is on leave. NOTE: Ms. Jordan
is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
Non-Instructional
1.
Kathleen Simpson, Regular Part-Time Cafeteria Worker,
effective November 28, 2006, at the rate of $8.45 per
hour. NOTE: Ms. Simpson is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Mildred Jacobs, Substitute Custodian, effective
December 18, 2006, at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Ms.
Jacobs is assigned to Maintenance and Operations.
NOTE: Ms. Jacobs is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Jason Keeley, Substitute Bus Driver, effective December
1, 2006, at the rate of $18.55 per hour. Mr. Keeley is
assigned to the Transportation Department. NOTE: Mr.
Keeley is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
4.
Amanda Sargent, Support Staff II, Personal Instructional
Assistant, effective December 22, 2006 at the rate of
$12.81 per hour. Ms. Sargent is assigned to Rose Tree
Elementary replacing Gina Kateusz who resigned.
NOTE: Ms. Sargent is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
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b.
3.
Non-Instructional (continued)
5.
Carol Boulet, Support Staff I, effective December 18,
2006, at the rate of $10.82 per hour. Ms. Boulet is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary replacing Charlotte
Schenkel who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Boulet is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
6.
Julanne Labrum, Theme Reader, effective January 2,
2007, at the rate of $255.00 per month. NOTE: Ms.
Labrum is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
1.
Kimberly Smith, Support Staff II, Personal Instructional
Assistant, effective January 2, 2007, at the rate of $12.81
per hour. Ms. Smith is currently working in Food Service.
She will be assigned to Media Elementary.
2.
Kevin Colman, from Substitute Custodian to Full Time
Custodian, effective December 4, 2006 at the rate of
$12.69 per hour. Mr. Coleman is assigned to Penncrest
High School replacing James Scott who resigned.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
Jessica Anderson has requested an extension of her
Unpaid Leave of Absence through June 30, 2007.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Diane Heiland, (.5) Energizer Club Sponsor, Rose Tree
Elementary, at the annual salary of $387.00.
2.
Kathryn Johnson, (.5) Energizer Club Sponsor, Rose
Tree Elementary, at the annual salary of $387.00.
3.
Eva Thomas, Library Club Sponsor, Rose
Elementary, at the annual salary of $193.50.
4.
Robert Brown, Assistant Boys Indoor Track Coach for
2006-2007 at the annual salary of $3,354.00. Mr. Brown
is assigned to Penncrest High School.
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Tree
3.
General (continued)
d.
Salary Change
1.
e.
Gail Boettcher, Jr., Fall Cheerleading salary from $2,580
to $2,720. Ms. Boettcher’s supplemental salary was
incorrectly calculated.
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 Penncrest High School.
f.
Other
1.
Berner, Carl
Cartwright, Dolores
Casey, Lisa
Clements, Jennifer
Duncan, Christine
Eckerd, Joyce
Ettien, Elisa
Gildea, Patricia
Grant, Jeanette
Hoppus, Suzanne
Iannucci, Catherine
King, Deborah
Krynski, Elaine
Larkin, Rita
Lomas, Christina
$1,026
$1,443
$1,176
$1,131
$403
$1,565
$1,918
$2,537
$1,329
$1,179
$1,081
$1,084
$1,178
$553
$1,141
Recommend Board approve the following net share
amounts to be distributed among food service workers for
the 2005-2006 school year:
Lorenz, Louise
Netwall Laura
Pedrick, Addrea
Phipps, Cynthia
Powers, Stephanie
Schoenberger, Sandra
Somers, Nancy
Steward, Diane
Tyson, Debra
VanLeer, Marquerite
Wible, KMiriam
Wilkins, Margaret
Yachetti, Lois
Zeleznick, Bethany
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$2,155
$1,752
$1,209
$1,153
$1,662
$1,180
$929
$1,216
$1,122
$858
$676
$1,062
$1,081
$1,200
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Close Up – Washington DC
Mrs. Barbato moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 61
Resolve, that the Board approve the Close Up overnight trip to
Washington DC.
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,
Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell
None
Policy Revisions
1.
Policy #118 Independent Study – First Read
Resolve, that the Board review the revised Policy #118 Independent
Study. (Attachment B in Official Legislative Minutes of
December 21, 2006)
2.
Policy #911 News Media Relations – First Read
Resolve, that the Board review the revised Policy #911 News Media
Relations. (Attachment C in Official Legislative Minutes of
December 21, 2006)
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D.
E.
New Program
1.
Educational Resource Center
Insurance
1.
Agreement - National Insurance Services of Wisconsin, Inc.
Mrs. Barbato moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 62
Educational Resource Center
Resolve, that the Board approve the new Granite Run Mall Alternative
School, Educational Resource Center
Agreement - National Insurance Services of Wisconsin, Inc.
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the
agreement between Rose Tree Media School District and
National Insurance Services of Wisconsin, Inc. to provide
disability insurance to the employees of Rose Tree Media
School District.
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,
Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell
None
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
Transportation Department – New Construction – Bus Yard Lights
2.
Access Control Systems
3.
Bid Awards
a.
Springton Lake Middle School – Sewer Connection
b.
Springton Lake Middle School – Elevator Replacement
General
1.
Change Orders
a.
Media Elementary School - Wall Restoration
b.
Transportation Department – New Construction
2.
Vanguard School Contract
3.
American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR)
Mrs. Fox moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 –63
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Transportation Department – New Construction – Bus Yard
Resolve, that the Board approve the proposal with Charles A.
Higgins & Sons, to install new fixtures and brackets on the
floodlights along Barren Road at an amount not to exceed
$3,734.
2.
Access Control Systems
Further resolve, that the Board approve the access control
stems be installed at Glenwood Elementary, Indian Lane
Elementary, Media Elementary and Springton Lake Middle
School, to Anixer Philadelphia for equipment in an amount
not to exceed $10,787, and PDM Service Co. for installation in
an amount not to exceed $ 9,906.
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
3.
Bid Awards
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following bid
awards:
B.
a.
Springton Lake Middle School – Sewer Connection
G. D. Houtman & Son, Inc.
$34,250
b.
Springton Lake Middle School - Elevator Replacement
Burkey Construction Co.
$236,407
General
1.
Change Orders
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following change
orders:
2.
a.
Media Elementary School – Wall Restoration
#3 Premier Building Restoration - $29,630.00
b.
Transportation Department – New Construction
GC-005
S. B. Conrad
$ 4,360.60
C-006
S. B. Conrad
$43,762.95
Vanguard School Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
Vanguard School for the 2006-2007 school year for
$19,840.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
American Association for Physical Activity and
Recreation (AAPAR)
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with the
American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation
(AAPAR) to conduct a workshop entitled “Teaching Adventure
Skills in the Gym” at Springton Lake Middle School on April 27,
2007. This workshop is designed for 25 to 36 participants from
around the country. The association agrees to provide at least
$1 million in liability coverage for the workshop. There are no
costs to the district to host this workshop.
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, Veronica Barbato,
William O’Donnell
None
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C.
Financials for November 2006
D.
Bill Lists for November 2006
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Campbell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 –64
Financial Reports
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
November 2006 Treasurers Reports
November 2006 Investment Reports
November 2006 Summary Expenditure
November 2006 Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
November 2006
November 2006
November 2006
November 2006
November 2006
November 2006
November 2006
November 2006
General Fund Bill List
Imprest Fund Bill List
Capital Fund Bill List
Future Refunding 1993 Issue Bill List
Bond Series 2003 Bill list
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
Private Purpose Trust
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$ 1,749,227.31
$
1,115.50
$
80,374.36
$
8,293.50
$ 266,165.36
$ 1,413,283.75
$
350.00
$
30,910.34
$ 3,549,720.12
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,
Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell
None
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XI.
Adjournment
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Benson seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 65
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,
Veronica Barbato, William O’Donnell
None
__________________
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – January 2007
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
In January, there were a few changes to Glenwood’s Language Arts website. A blog was
started which allowed students from all grade levels to discuss their thoughts on various
topics. This blog helped to encourage students to write informally, read for a purpose, and
think critically. In addition, writing pieces submitted by fifth graders were enjoyed on the site.
Teacher Professional Development is supported through ongoing workshops and in-service
opportunities offered by the district. As new programs are initiated and new teachers enter
the workforce on-going education training is needed.
The district recently initiated KidBiz3000 an interactive web-based program for students in
grades 3-5. This program is expanded from last year but does not yet include all 3-5 grade
students. It provides support for nonfiction reading, offers writing opportunities, links to PA
Standards, and monitors student progress.
The second round of Dibels (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) test has
recently taken place and scores will provide a mid-year monitoring of early literacy skills in
grades K-3.
Both of these programs are just two of many that demand additional monitoring by teachers
to inform the instructional changes needed regarding student performance. The new year
provides additional opportunities through in-service and flex workshops. January is the time
when new offerings are added to “My Learning Plan” (Web based district professional
development catalogue) to support the expanding curriculum. I wish to thank the board for
all the above opportunities.
On Monday, January, 15th, Glenwood Elementary held its first annual Martin Luther King Jr.
Day of Service. Students, staff, and parents were invited to participate in a variety of
community service projects. Some sample projects included making prepared meals for
elderly shut-ins, Valentine’s cards for nursing home residents, and reading and playing
games with younger students. The goal of the day was to promote the message of service to
others while honoring and remembering the social change brought about by Dr. King and
other civil rights leaders.
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2nd Grade
Glenwood 2nd Graders will be working on a Martin Luther King, Jr. webquest during their
computer lab time to help learn about this important leader.
Students in 3rd and 4th grade are finishing up reports and projects on individually selected
parks. They will present their reports to their classmates when they learn about the
associated region the parks are from in their regular social studies classes. Students will
also be completing and presenting a graphic project in class to represent their National Park.
Fifth grade students are completing research reports on a self-selected Natural Disaster.
Written reports will be shared in class and with their homeroom 5th grade classes. Projects
will be completed in class to further describe the natural disaster each student has chosen
and may include a power point presentation, poster, model, diorama, etc.
Second grade students have been writing different types of poetry and first grade students
are learning about the weather during enrichment periods.
3rd Grade
In the month of January, Mr. Keeler’s class has wrapped up their unit on poetry. The
students have really created some terrific pieces using words to create images, to play
music, and elicit feelings from readers. Miss Robinson’s and Miss Pinsley’s class played the
“Immigration Game.” Students learned about the immigrant experience by exploring why
people immigrate, the challenges that immigrants face in getting to the U.S., and some
benefits and drawbacks of life as an immigrant. Mr. Keeler’s and Mr. Davies’s classes
started their study of Geometry. All the classes continue to work at memorizing their basic
facts. In addition, we are writing beautiful poetry and spiffing up our stories to enter into the
contest next month.
4th Grade
Glenwood’s fourth grade students will be exploring the Southeast and Midwest regions of the
U.S. through the use of time capsules and time lines. The hands-on activities allow students
the opportunity to explore concepts such as geography, economy, and history while directing
their own learning.
Fourth graders in Mr. Sharp’s Art Class have made an interdisciplinary connection with their
unit of study of Pennsylvania in their social studies curriculum. In art class, students learned
about Edward Hicks (1780-1849), a Quaker preacher from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He
made his living by painting carriages and signs for businesses. His best known subject for
his paintings is the Peaceable Kingdom, of which he painted over one hundred versions. He
began the series in his forties and continued up until his death. These paintings actually
have two different scenes in them. The first is in the foreground, where there is a group of
animals and some children. This scene is from a passage that Hicks read in the bible, “…a
land of peace where the lion lies down with the calf, the wolf with the sheep, and all be led by
one sweet child.” In the background small figures act out the historical event of the signing of
Penn’s Treaty with the Lenape Indians and William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. Both
scenes symbolize unity and the ideal of peace on earth. For their own Peaceable Kingdom
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picture, students broke the picture apart into three layers or planes of space – foreground,
middleground, and background. We created a pop out picture by drawing and coloring the
various layers of the picture on three different sheets of paper. Parts of the sky were cut out
in the first and second paper so that the back layers could be seen. We then folded small
sheets of paper with an accordion fold for the sides. The three sections of the picture were
then glued in on different folds of the paper so that they popped out.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Students in grades 1-5 have been working hard toward the 100 Book Challenge goal of
reading 400 steps before the end of the year. 15 minutes of reading equals 1 step and the
challenge is a fun way to encourage reading every night. 85% of students in grade 1 have
reached 100 steps, 96% of 2nd graders, 99.9% of 3rd graders, 84% of our 4th graders and
62% of our 5th graders. There are 74 students who have reached 200 steps, 14 students
have reached 300 steps and we even have 5 students who have achieved the final goal of
400 steps. That’s 100 hours of reading!
In our Math Wizard program (a math motivation program), 87% of our students in grades 2-5
have earned a certificate. Certificates are awarded for mastering each test level (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, mixed operations, double-digit addition and double-digit
subtraction). Math Wizard has been proven to be a very popular way for our students to
learn the basic facts in math. Accomplishments are posted on the walls of the cafeteria and
“The Wizard” makes an appearance at most of the testing sessions.
Indian Lane boasts 28 fourth and fifth grade students whose poems were selected to be
published in a book created by Creative Communications, Inc. This company runs a poetry
and essay contest each fall and spring. Because of the large number of students who were
selected, Indian Lane received an additional award of "Poetic Achievement Award" from
Creative Communications. Nine of the winning students are learning support students!
The music department feels that all students benefit from the performance aspect of music. It
can be a valuable experience that gives students a sense of accomplishment and
community. To accomplish this goal, 4th and 5th graders will each present their own
concert. Since March is nationally recognized as Music In Our Schools Month, it is the
perfect time for our 4th grade concert. This performance will be a Celebration of Music and
will be held on Friday, March 9, 2007. It will start at 2:00 pm and will take place in the school
cafeteria. Parents, relatives and friends are invited.
Kindergarten
Our kindergarteners had a wonderful start to 2007. We continue to work on beginning letter
sounds. We have been listening for different letter sounds in words. The children have been
working on hearing sounds in three letter words. We are continuing to practice counting,
tallying, and drawing sets of numbers, along with writing the numbers correctly. We will
continue this process through the number 20.
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Our family unit is almost complete. After we have completed this unit we will be working on
our "Friends Together" unit. Although we are not participating in the 100 Book Challenge at
the Kindergarten level, we send home classroom books every night to encourage reading.
Coming up is our winter trip to Tyler Arboretum as part of our “Seasons” unit.
First Grade
The first grade classes are working on a study of Mother Goose Rhymes this month. The
study integrated all the curriculum areas: language arts, math, science, social studies, and
much more. We will work with many of the rhymes at school to familiarize the children with
the idea of rhythm and rhyme used throughout these childhood favorites. The children will
recite rhymes, sequence story events, complete rhyming activities related to rhymes learned
and increase reading fluency.
The culminating event for the study will be Mother Goose Day. On Mother Goose Day each
child will chose his or her favorite nursery rhyme and dress as the character in that rhyme.
We will parade to classrooms throughout the building. The children will practice the rhyme at
home so that they can recite it from memory. Parents will be invited to hear their children
recite the rhymes. Following our day of activities we will celebrate by having snacks based
on the Mother Goose theme.
Second Grade
The very first 100 Book Challenge Club began in Mrs. Buchek's classroom. This club is
offered to any of the students in Second Grade so that they can get an "extra" line read or
so that they can catch up with their 100 Book Challenge reading. It is a voluntary club
which meets during recess and is offered 2 times a week. On Tuesdays, the students can
stay in with Mrs. VanEss to read. On Wednesdays, they can stay in with Mrs. Buchek. Our
first meeting went well with 19 students choosing to read and many others saying that they
want to join in next time! Students can pick when they want to come. The 100 Book
Challenge Workshop on January 10th was a huge success.
Students observed different liquids based on how they poured and flowed, as well as
played games to practice the vocabulary associated with liquids. After studying solids and
liquids, they talked about "Bits and Pieces," solids that pour like liquids, such as small
grains.
This month Ms. Ferdon’s class will be reading stories that focus on the theme "Around
Town.” They will read about how different ethnic groups live in their neighborhoods. They
will also read a story about a trip to a firehouse. The reading strategies they will discuss
this month include making judgments, topic and main idea, problem solving, and making
inferences.
Third Grade
Instead of making New Year's Resolutions this year, the third grade is making Origami
Dream Stars. The children are encouraged to think about what they want their life to be
like. After sharing their hopes and dreams, they each choose one and wrote it down on a
piece of colorful paper. It is then folded repeatedly into a small star shape. The stars are
then deposited into a central container. When a child performs a kindness or helpful act,
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they are invited to choose one to keep in their own personal star box, which they have
decorated.
Mrs. Parkinson’s second grade class had the opportunity to explore physical science
through a unit entitled "Solids and Liquids." It was a hands-on unit. The children explored
different solid materials, as well as described and sorted them by what they want to learn,
what they want for their families and friends or how can they make the world a better place.
Fourth Grade
The fourth grade students will read a biography for their January book report. They will be
creating a timeline using important dates and events from the life of the person whom they
have chosen. The students will present their book reports in early February.
Fifth Grade
5th Grade Accelerated math students completed a Restaurant Training Manual as
a standards-based project on decimals. As a culminating activity, students demonstrated
their awesome knowledge of decimals at the Haskell Holiday Cafe. The students acting as
both wait staff and diners used their skills in a cafe setting for a breakfast meal. Waiters
added the bill, made change from Haskell bucks, calculated the 6% tax and served the
diners with enthusiasm and flair. The diners had to use mental math and estimation from
the menu prices to make sure that they had enough Haskell bucks for all the food they
wanted and have enough for a calculated tip. We even had some IL visitors come for
breakfast and be served by our superior cafe employees. Everyone had a math morning
to remember!
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Martin Luther King Day of Service
Media parent, Dr. Anne Norris, once again organized a very meaningful morning of
service to honor the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King. Students and
their families gathered in the school cafeteria at 9:30. Groups of about ten were deployed
to a number of service sites around the community including The Media Food Bank, The
Media Providence Library, The Media Fire Station, The Media Providence Friends
School, Sterling Health Care and The Providence Friends Meeting. The children walked
to each of the sites which gave them some additional time for fellowship and
conversation. They packed and distributed food at the food bank, packed breakfast bags
for the homeless, washed fire trucks (a favorite!), created gift bags for children in shelters,
read to preschoolers, made crafts with the elderly, and cooked for the needy. The groups
returned to Media School to debrief, have lunch, and share their experiences. Many
businesses in Media supported us again this year by providing lunch, snacks, and
materials. We are extremely proud of everyone who opted to serve their community as
opposed to simply enjoying a day off. Well done Media School!
Winter Concert
For the first time, all of our grade five students participated in our Winter Concert. They all
sang and each class had a featured part (recorders, chimes, reading seasonal selections,
instrumental accompaniment). This model proved to be very successful and enjoyable.
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Music teacher, Jeanette Verdeur, invited Penncrest student musicians to participate in
“the pit.” They did a great job and we loved having them. We are already planning for the
spring concert.
Kindergarten Update
Our kindergarten students are currently studying author and illustrator Jan Brett .Her work
is especially appropriate during the winter months that are the subject of some of her
most beautiful illustrations. The children are also studying animals in winter which is part
of their study of the changing seasons. Just for fun, the children had a crazy hat day.
Mrs. Connell and Ms. Coulter wore a fabulous hat that once adorned the head of a
Philadelphia mummer. In kindergarten, we are continuing to explore models of
differentiated instruction. Our approach to preparing the children for first grade is very
proactive. DIBELS testing for grades kindergarten -3 was recently completed. Consultant
Helen Conahan-Detrey came to work with us on analyzing and using the results of the
winter DIBEL administration.
Academy of Natural Science Trip: Grade 1
First graders had a lot to talk about after their trip to The Academy of Natural Sciences.
Each class was divided into three groups and saw three lessons that reinforced their
science unit on animal classifications. The lessons (Fur, Feathers and Scales, A Watery
World, Cold Blooded Animals) were filled with new information and live animals. The
children were expected to report on their new learning. They also enjoyed the many
exhibits at the museum.
Classroom Cares
Several of our classrooms, including Miss Deady (grade 2) and Mrs. Fitzgerald (grade 4),
participated in Scholastic’s Classrooms Care program. If students in a given classroom
read 100 books, then Scholastic donates 100 books to schools in need. Miss Deady’s
class was inducted into The Classroom Cares Hall of Fame. They also signed the
Classroom Cares Memory Book (on-line) and were chosen as the Scholastic Classroom
of the Week. Reading to help other students is very rewarding.
Lankenau Hospital: Grade 3
Grade 3 students participated in The Lankenau Hospital education program. They
enjoyed interactive and informative presentations on the organs and functions of the
human body systems.
Grade 4: Helping Others
Mrs. Fitzgerald’s class donated $339 to The Salvation Army. Mrs. Fitzgerald has made
this an annual event throughout her teaching career. Mrs. Gruber’s class held a class
yard sale as part of a unit on money. The children brought in small toys and books that
they no longer wanted. They were sold in class and the profit went to The American Heart
Association. The children had to add up their purchases to find a sum and subtract to
figure out their change. Their total for this service project was $53.05.
Grade 5: Philadelphia and More
Our fifth graders and lots of parent chaperone took a walking tour of Philadelphia that
included The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The unseasonably warm weather
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added to the day. Fifth graders are currently working on their research projects. They had
the introductory lessons on writing a research paper. Each child has selected a topic that
he/she will work on through March. The final round of the National Geographic
Geography Bee (school level) was held on January 11. Each class had 2 finalists who
were challenged by some very difficult questions. Jackson Misko emerged as the winner.
He will move on to take a state level test, and if successful, will compete for a $2500
prize.
Art News
A tree decorated with Pennsylvania German arts created by our fourth graders is on
display at Longwood Gardens. Fifth graders made colonial style tin punch lanterns for the
Minshall House that was part of the Media Holiday House Tour. The children were treated
to a private reception at The Minshall House at the end of December. Art Goes to
School, a community group that brings great art and art criticism discussion to our
schools just spent a week at Media. Volunteers Isabelle Boudazin, Amy Dweck and Rose
Halt did an excellent job of introducing the children to “masterpieces” and getting them to
talK and think about what they saw.
Guest Speakers in AGP
Students in grades 3 and 4 heard about our national parks from a parent, Mrs. Sue
Kaiden. Mrs. Kaiden shared photos of a number of parks and discussed the national park
system in the United States. These students are writing their own reports on a selected
national park and the associated regions. Fifth graders had a visit from birder, Mr. Tom
Reeves. Mr. Reeves volunteers at The Tyler Arboretum, The Audubon Society and The
Heinz Wildlife Refuge. He gave a presentation on native birds in our area. These students
are studying ornithology which is an extension of the grade 5 ecosystem unit of study.
No Place for Hate Activity
Our school is reading the book, The Other Side, by Jacqueline Woodson. The story is
about a fence that is the dividing line between two girls and their families. One girl is
black, the other is white. The fence symbolizes the existing racial division in their town.
The girls were told that they could not go over the fence. They found a way around that by
sitting on the fence and developing a close friendship. We believe that everyone in our
school community will get something valuable from this story. We are also planning a
multicultural assembly, Latin Fiesta.
Audit Simulation
Our learning support teachers attended an audit simulation training provided by The
DCIU. It was to assist them with a special education audit that will occur in 2007.
Kudos to Patrick Murphy
Fifth grade teacher, Patrick Murphy, has been inducted into National Honor Roll’s
Outstanding American Teachers. NHR was established to provide positive recognition to
educators who have been identified by students as having the greatest influence on their
lives.
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Small Group Instruction
We recognize and support the need for small group instruction to best meet the needs of
all students. In December and January, twenty minute visits to every classroom were
done by Mrs. Kotch and Dr. Gilbert. They were pleased to see the many strategies that
are in place. The visits reaffirmed what we already knew which is that great things are
happening instructionally at Media School. Each teacher received written feedback after
their visit.
Mentors
Our instructional support teacher, Susan Howe, and Mrs. Kotch have been working to
match some of our students with adult mentors. Adult mentors, we know, provide positive
role models and may be the relationship that makes the difference in school success.
About fifteen of our children have been matched with adult mentors from in the building
and from around RTM. We focused on students who are performing at the basic and
below level in PSSA performance and/or have other issues (poor attendance, as an
example) that impede school performance.
EAGLES Day
Apparently, our good wishes and team spirit were not enough to pull the Eagles through,
but we enjoyed an Eagles Day that was featured on the front page of The Media Press.
Seatbelt Safety
Our PTG sponsored a guest speaker from The Department of Highway Safety to speak
with parents about seat belt and car seat safety. They want parents to be aware of
restrictions that continue to apply during the school age years.
Happy New Year to everyone from Media Elementary School!
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
First Grade:
Mrs. Thompson’s class is working on the “Animals in Winter” unit with the other first grade
classes. Mrs. Naylor’s first grade class filled up pages of chart paper and wrote fact-filled
class books as they explored how animals adapt to winter conditions. The students
learned that changes in daily activities, eating habits, home life, and their bodies allow
these amazing animals to survive the winter and enjoy the coming spring. They listened
to and read stories about animals in winter. The “Animals in the Winter” unit ended with a
"Hibernation Day" transforming their room into a cave, (using blankets) and doing quiet
activities such as reading and writing about what they learned in science for most of the
morning. The students checked the thermometer very often to see if it was time to wake
up. After lunch time they did some migration activities and also some tracking activities to
learn how non-hibernating animals survive the winter.
Third Grade:
The third grade students visited Lankenau Hospital in early January. They were met by
nurse educator, Mrs. Helen Muldowney. She presented an interactive lesson on the
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circulatory, digestive, and skeletal system of the human body. This presentation afforded
the children an opportunity to review concepts in the health curriculum. Students
conducted themselves admirably.
Fifth Grade:
Fifth grade students at Rose Tree participated in this year's Science Fair Symposium on
December 8. Parents and friends were invited. Students selected from eighteen choices
of curriculum-based activities to investigate. All topics were research-based, allowing
students to practice information-gathering skills learned during language arts time. The
projects also helped students practice technology, writing, artistic, and presentation skills.
Time-management and planning techniques were taught with target dates for each
section of the project. The final topics included life in the Mariana Trench, how to build an
earthquake-proof building, global warming, and water pollution, just to name a few.
Students did a great job!
Art:
Fifth grade students created artwork using gesture drawings made from live models. They
refined their sketches into contour line drawings which they cut out and used as tracers.
They traced the figure in various sizes and arranged them in space to create the illusion
of depth and determine its position in space. They used line to create patterns and a
sense of movement then filled in with warm and cool colors.
Fourth grade students worked with tin sheets to create actual texture using line and
pattern then continued their patterns onto black railroad board to create visual or implied
texture using Crayola Overwriters®.
Third graders visited Ancient Rome in their Time Machine and created mosaics of their
favorite dog modeled after the mosaic floor found in a Pompeii gateway picturing a dog,
with the warning CAVE CANUM (Beware of the dog).
Math Lab:
Grade 1 – Students worked on vertical addition and subtraction as well as story
problems. As part of telling the story, students were asked to draw the appropriate math
picture, identify the operation, write a number sentence, label the final answer, and
attempt to write their steps in words. Grade 3 – Students continued to review addition
and subtraction skills including columnar and regrouping. Our rounding skills continue to
be reinforced. We had fun recognizing and totaling a pile of money, using that money to
buy lunch items, and then figuring out the correct change. Grade 4 – Fourth grade
continued with factors, multiples, and have been introduced to prime numbers. They also
continued to work with 3 by 1 and 2 by 1 multiplication, and long division with and without
remainders within a word problem framework. Grade 5 – The students continued to cycle
through concepts such as factors and multiples, prime and composite numbers, long
division, and problem solving key words (choose the correct operation, one and two-step
problems.)
Accelerated Math Program:
Fourth Grade – After a detour to review elapsed time concepts, fourth grade AMP
students are still in the world of fractions, just beginning addition and subtraction of
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fractions with unlike denominators. We have also discussed divisibility rules and how to
find factors. Students also had the opportunity to ‘teach the class’ fraction concepts with
our Fraction Concept Project encompassing a visual aid, mini-lesson, and self-evaluation.
Fifth Grade – Fifth grade AMP students did a fabulous job on their Restaurant Training
Manuals. As a culmination to this activity, they learned first hand about mathematics and
technology during their trip to the Conley-Ward Steakhouse, where they created a bill,
calculated tax and tip, and determined their share of the total. Fifth grade AMP students
completed their unit on Graphing and Statistics and have begun the unit on Fractions,
Ratios, and Proportions. During this chapter, students will have the opportunity to create
a scaled drawing of a selected picture.
Library:
The New Year is buzzing with activity at the Rose Tree Library. Most notable – the third
grade is doing a research report on author Beverly Cleary, in anticipation of reading one
of her novels in their language arts classes. They will use a combination of print and
online resources to research her life and her body of work, and the classes will present
the information to their classroom teachers when it comes time to read the novel.
Physical Education:
During the month of January, grades one through five focused on dribbling, passing,
catching, and shooting skills. Third, fourth and fifth grades started working on their skills
for maintaining possession of the ball and strategies for offense and defense. At months
end, all grades are focusing on net games.
Special Reading
Mid-school year DIBELS testing occurred in Kindergarten through Third Grade from
January 3-12th. Grade level literacy teams met with our literacy consultant, Helen
Conahan-Dettrey on January 18th to analyze the data collected from the assessment.
Instruction will be intensified to meet the needs of students who are not at Benchmark.
Music:
The fourth grade music classes at Rose Tree Elementary School learned about the
Pennsylvania State Song entitled, “Pennsylvania.” The students explored the history of
Pennsylvania and its state song. Fifth grade students researched the historical aspects of
the “Star Spangled Banner.” Each student was placed into a group and each group of
students created an educational poster about the “Star Spangled Banner.” The third
grade students continued to learn new notes on the recorder while the first and second
grade students focused on rhythmic building blocks.
Community Spirit at Rose Tree:
As part of good citizenship, community, and the holiday season of giving, the fourth grade
classes, homeroom mothers, and teachers made holiday treat bags and generous
donations to the Delaware County SPCA in Media. Mrs. Anne Morris, an educator from
the SPCA, came to Rose Tree Elementary to talk to the children and answer questions
about homeless animals, the role of the SPCA in Media, and the responsibility and care it
takes to own pets. In lieu of making a holiday craft for themselves, the students chose to
make a “dog or cat treat bag.” The children decorated the outside of lunch bags with
animal stickers and stamps and then filled the bags with food, treats, and toys for the cats
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and dogs. The blankets, towels, and food that did not fit in the bags were then packed into
boxes. The homeroom mothers helped to pack and deliver the filled boxes to the SPCA
after school. The SPCA awarded a certificate to the students in appreciation for their
contributions to helping homeless and needy animals in their community.
Geography Bee:
Rose Tree Elementary School held it annual geography bee on Friday, January 5th, 2007.
The bee is sponsored by National Geographic. Students in 4th and 5th grade participated
in the bee and a 4th grader, Noelle Graham from Miss Mrozoski’s class was the winner.
Martin Luther King Day:
The memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. was honored on Monday, January 15th as Rose
Tree Elementary School hosted its first annual Martin Luther King Community Service
Event from 9:00 AM – 12 noon. Students in grades 1-5, their parents and the staff were
invited to participate. First, the students gathered together in the cafeteria to learn about
community service opportunities and to view a video about the life of Martin Luther King
and the civil rights movement. Then, each grade level completed a project which would
benefit either the elderly members of our community or the men/women in the armed
forces. Some of the projects included: making bird feeders and picture frames for the
residents of Rose Tree Place; creating get well cards for service men/women and
Valentine cards for residents of White Horse Village; organizing and wrapping Bingo
prizes for Fair Acres residents and packages for service men/women. Kudos to Mrs.
Scheivert, our social studies coordinator, and all the children, parents and teachers who
made it a “day ON, not a day OFF”!
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Martin Luther King
More than 100 students, staff, and parents participated in Springton Lake Middle School’s
second annual Martin Luther King Community Day of Service took place on Monday,
January 15, from 8 am - 11 am. Our students had the opportunity to support a local,
national and an international community service project and participate in a fourth project
just for fun. Our theme for this year was “Kids Helping Kids.”
We partnered with CYS, Children’s Youth Services, for our local community service
project. CYS provides services to children in need throughout Delaware County. We
supported their “duffle bag for foster care children” program. Each child placed in foster
care in Delaware County receives a special duffle bag filled with personal care items they
can call their own. From December 1st 2006 to January 15th 2007, each grade team
collected a different personal care item for the duffle bag program. Our students also
decorated pillow cases and cards for the CYS duffle bags.
Our national community service project was Alex’s Lemonade Stand to benefit pediatric
cancer research. Refreshments were available for purchase on Martin Luther King Day
and a cool glass of lemonade was available for a donation.
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Our international project was a Volley-Teering event to benefit The Hope School in Africa.
Each grade had the opportunity to field eight teams of eight players. The registration fee
for each player was $5.00 making the total team registration $40.00. Our November
Volley-Teering event was a huge success. The fourth activity was a DDR (Dance
Revolution) competition just for fun.
Everyone who participated in the event received a Martin Luther King Day T-Shirt from
the PTG.
Student Leadership Forum
The Joy Drive was a huge success this year. Over one hundred twenty-five items were
donated by our students and their families. SLF students helped wrap the gifts after
school prior to the holiday break. Monday, December 18, was the first SLMS Pajama
Day. The activity was suggested by SLF members looking to raise money for student
activities (dance decorations, DJ, etc.). Students were able to pay one dollar to wear
pajamas for the day (staff paid two dollars). We raised over five hundred dollars. Many
of the students and staff participated. Mrs. Gilroy and some of our sixth, seventh and
eighth grade SLF students visited with residence of Fair Acres on Friday, January 5th.
The students played Bingo with the residence and prizes were given to the winners.
Guidance Groups
Guidance Groups continue at each grade level: 6th grade "Kids to Kids,” 7th grade "Peer
Relationships" and "Coping Skills" and 8th grade "Conflict Resolution." Each student will
receive a guidance lesson during the second marking period. 6th grade "Study Skills,"
7th grade "Communication" and 8th grade "Teen Talk"
No Place For Hate:
Currently running on SLTV - "Proud Out Loud"
Art
Ms. Sycz’s Grade eight students have finished their construction of a clay sculpture of the
human figure. Students are now in the process of painting their sculptures. This process
involves students understanding how to use acrylic paints and color theory in order to
properly mix colors. Grade seven students are continuing to make a vessel in the form of
an animal being inspired by pre-Columbian folk art. Students are using creative thinking
skills in this construction phase of creating a functional work of art. Clay skills acquired
during the sixth grade year are being strengthened in this seventh grade clay project.
Students are using slab construction to make their pottery. Grade six textured clay
pottery is now on display. Now that this clay unit has been finished, students are more
able to understand the difference between the elements of shape and form. Students are
now investigating the elements of space and value as they learn one point linear
perspective. Students will apply the basic techniques of linear perspective in the creation
of a landscape drawing.
Mrs. Prior’s eighth graders have drawn letters or quotes using various styles of lettering
and calligraphy to create an illuminated letter design. Seventh graders have completed
written reflections on their use of the elements and principles in their abstract designs.
They are beginning a painted design project that requires the use of problem solving
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skills to create tessellated design. Students will have to choose from five different color
schemes to paint the images. Sixth graders are experimenting with the medium of
charcoal to render portraits. This assignment reinforces the use of the elements of line,
shading, texture, shape, and form while allowing students to improve upon their drawing
skills.
Mrs. Going's eighth grade art classes are immersed in renaissance history!! As they
sculpt their figures out of clay(not marble) like Michelangelo, they will be thinking about
one of the great renaissance artists and write an informational paper explaining how and
why this artist made it to the "Who's Who " list of renaissance greats!! The clay sculptures
are starting to take on personalities, a good sign of completing in the very near future!
Seventh graders are also sculpting in clay!! Their three dimensional fish are very close to
completion; at least the sculpting of the greenware stage. Don't know why it's called
greenware? Ask one of her students!! Glazing the sculptures should begin shortly. Sixth
graders finished a very successful unit of printmaking/depth perception with water color
pencils all with the theme of the Chinese Zodiac. Now it's on to The Element of Form!!!
Students will work on 2 assignments, they will create a Relief Sculpture from paper
mache based on the Aztec Sun and they will create a ceramics sculpture-in-the-round
based on the Native American tribe, the Zuni's and a ceramic fetish animal.
The following Springton Lake students participated in the 11th Anniversary Rose Tree
Media School District Community Art Show and Sale at the Baker Street Gallery in Media
through January: Seventh graders Cassandra Boad and Alexandra Bundrick, and eighth
graders Lynn Greene, Nick Ouyang, Giorgi Surabischwilli, and Lee Thompson.
Eighth grade chorus members were invited to sing with the PHS Concert Choir and the
"Swinging Gates" Choral ensemble from Colgate University at a concert on Friday
evening, January 12th at Penncrest High School.
Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade chorus members were chosen this month to represent
Springton Lake in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Middle School Songfest (district
chorus). Students will be challenged with learning songs in different languages along with
approximately 45 area middle schools from Delaware and Chester Counties in February.
Students include Megan Burst, Michelle Dabkowski, Shea Gaffney, Alex Mercer, Dan
Middleditch, and Lauren Welsh.
Sixth Grade Chorus finished a successful holiday season with two additional
performances. On Wednesday, December 20, over seventy-five students entertained
shoppers in downtown Media with seasonal songs. The following evening, December 21,
a select group of singers was privileged to perform a program with a multi-cultural
emphasis for the RTM School Board meeting.
Library Happenings
Mrs. Motley attended the Delaware County Fall Book Review at Upper Darby High
School, where she selected books – twenty-nine fiction, non-fiction and picture books. In
exchange for reading and writing reviews of the titles selected, Springton Lake Library
keeps the $ 604 worth of new publications free of charge.
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During our last in-service day, nationally-known speaker and author, Kathleen Baxter
presented Get Real: Non-Fiction Booktalking to Get Kids excited about Reading. Mrs.
Motley and all district librarians attended this very exciting presentation where they
gleaned lots of ideas as well as topics to promote reading among our students.
Orientation for sixth grade language arts students wrapped up with lessons on applying
keyword search strategies using AND, OR and NOT for library and Internet searching.
SLMS Fall Book Fair was held during American Education Week. In addition to being
open each day from 8-3 p.m., the Book Fair was also open during two evenings to
accommodate parents who wished to bring their families to look at books together.
As a trainer for PDE, Mrs. Motley spent a day in Upper Darby presenting a workshop to
their library staff entitled, Assessment Primer: The Why, The What, and The How. She
also co-presented the same workshop for other Delaware County librarians with Ilene
Grayev from Radnor High School. She is scheduled to present again for Philadelphia
Archdiocese librarians and Chester County librarians in the spring.
The summer reading committee has met several times to plan for the summer of 2007.
Friendship has been selected as the guiding theme and members have examined which
books might be used again and which need to be replaced. After book talks by Mrs.
Motley on potential titles, committee members have begun reading in a variety of genres.
Library Research Projects
Eighth grade AGP students from Ms. Stephens’s classes had to research cultural
differences and then produce a game to illustrate them. Mrs. Motley and Mrs. Sangillo
followed up an initial lesson on questioning for seventh grade AGP students. A second
lesson, intended to help students to refine and direct their research, provided a hierarchy
of questions that her students used to create a plan to answer their essential questions.
Miss Dachiu’s seventh grade language arts class researched Greek gods using print and
technology sources and then selected to report their results through a research paper, an
oral report or a visual presentation. Mrs. Maguire’s sixth grade science students
researched viruses using the RAFT model (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) and created
either brochures, a medical report, a musical presentation, or billboards. Students could
assume the role of a publisher creating a drug pamphlet, a medical reporter presenting a
broadcast, a songwriter creating a tune or music video, or an advertiser mounting a
billboard.
In preparation for the sixth grade science reports beginning with Mrs. Maguire’s classes,
Mrs. Motley conducted lessons for all sixth graders on simple strategies they can use to
write information they’ve gathered from research in their own words.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Music
During the holiday season, many local organizations and care-giving facilities solicit the
help of our school music program for entertainment and inspiration. It has been the
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tradition for the Penncrest Choirs to give the gift of song to our community. This season,
the choirs have performed for the Friends of the Ridley Creek State Park at the park
mansion, at the Riddle Memorial Hospital Tree Lighting Ceremony, at the Bryn Mawr
Mainliners Holiday Concert, at The Rosetree Place and the Sterling Healthcare and
Rehabilitation Center, for the Middletown Senior Citizens' Holiday Luncheon and at the
Media Rotary.
The Penncrest Choirs would like to congratulate thirteen of their ladies who represented
PHS as a SSAA ensemble in the community. This ensemble is affectionately known as
The Lady Lions. The Lady Lions performed at the Bryn Mawr Mainliner's Concert. The
concert was held at Conestoga High School. The Lady Lions performed three selections
in two shows to a packed house. They also took their gift of song into the community and
entertained residents at local health care facilities. The Lady Lions are: Zoe Goslin,
Samantha Hatfield, Krista Higgins, Hillary Holm, Kimberly Iannucci, Jensin Jose, Stacey
Koechig, Jennifer Lacock, Claire Lenahan, Maegan Maloney, Caitlyn McLarnon, Lauren
Rankin and Jessica Rothman,
The Penncrest Choirs would like to congratulate three among their rank, Ryan HertzThyhsen, Brad King and Terri Mercer, who successfully competed and made the PMEA
District Choir. This choir festival was held at Henderson High School, January 10-12.
Two of our students have achieved the highest honor of being accepted into the MENC
All-Eastern Honors Festival. This bi-annual festival encompasses the finest musicians
from across the 12 states in the Eastern Division as well as Europe. Our highest
congratulations go to Samantha Hatfield and Brad King. Brad and Sam will be joining in
song with approximately 350 high school junior and senior vocalists. This festival will be
held at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Mortensen Hall in Hartford,
Connecticut, on March 8-11.
The Penncrest Roaring Lions Marching Band recently returned from their trip to
Jacksonville Florida, where they participated in the Gator Bowl halftime show as well as
Jacksonville's New Year's Eve parade. Penncrest placed second in the parade
competition that included bands from across the country. Their commemorative plaques
are on display in the main lobby of Penncrest High School.
The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association will hold the District 12 Orchestra Festival
at Coatesville Area High School on January 25 and 26. Students from over forty high
schools and three counties auditioned for placement in this festival orchestra. Penncrest
is sending seven students to participate in the orchestra festival. They are: Lauren
Trexler, violin, Ryan Herz-Thyhsen, violin, Terri Mercer, viola, Sheng-Ti Lin, cello, Sun
Whee Kim, cello, John Paul Bisciotti, Double Bass, and Brandon Young, French Horn
This is the largest student representation ever in District Orchestra for Penncrest High
School. Congratulations to these students and their families.
The Rotary students of the month for December were Sarah Falcone, grade 11 and
Arienne Arndt, grade 12. They were honored at the Rotary luncheon at the Towne House
Restaurant.
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Penncrest scored 66 points in Hi-Q action on January 11 vs. Sun Valley and Upper
Darby. Penncrest is in a very strong position to finish the regular season in first place.
Selected German II, III and IV students will participate in the National German Exam this
month. Results are due in early March.
Three students were selected by the Phyllis Kavanaugh committee to receive
scholarships for study abroad. They are Erin Doby, Lepi Jha and Celia Castellan.
Penncrest High School is the recipient of a PSMLA Bronze Globe Award for 2007-2008.
This is the second time that the Penncrest World Language department has received this
honor. Thanks to district World Language coordinator Gail Diksa for all of her hard work
submitting our candidacy.
The World Language department is working with Mike Clark and the math department to
explore pod-casting to help keep students who will be participating in the 2007 French
exchange trip up to date in their math classes.
AP teachers met with Dr. Taylor to design and modify curriculum to comply with the AP
guidelines.
Twenty students from Penncrest participated in a day of service program in Chester, PA.
Activities included cleaning up paper and leaves from various properties and helping to
promote neighborhood pride. Future activities will be planned for days of service in the
spring.
Penncrest teacher Mr. Kevin Nolen will be master of ceremonies at the Indian Lane
Geography Bee.
Last month the National Honor Society collected "nearly new" outerwear for Operation
Warm. They collected 67 men's, women's and children's winter coats that will be
distributed to needy families in Chester.
The National Honor Society held a kick-off assembly January 9, for the annual blood
drive. The seniors heard a presentation by the students and Mrs. Scherer encouraging
them to donate blood. Our goal this year is to collect 170 units of blood during the day
from student participation and another 50 units from the community during the afternoon
and evening of February 21. The student blood drive will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00
p.m. The community drive will take place from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym
at Penncrest High School. All faculty, staff and community members are invited to donate
blood during the community drive. Interested parties can sign up by sending an e-mail to
DeAnn Scherer with your name, contact information and preferred appointment time.
(dscherer@rtmsd.org.
The month of December had winter sports in full swing. Penncrest High School currently
has over three hundred athletes competing on a winter team. January 23 has been
selected as spirit day to recognize our student athletes for their hard work and dedication.
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The Penncrest High School Athletic Department presented their “Student Athlete Awards”
to their recipients from the fall season of 2006. Students who excelled academically as
well as athletically were nominated. Student athletes who received All-Central or AllCounty awards were also recognized for their achievement.
Many of Penncrest’s athletic teams competed in tournaments throughout the month of
December. The wrestling team competed in the Garnet Valley invitational, with six
wrestlers placing in the top seven of their weight class. The boy’s varsity basketball team
hosted a four team basketball tournament on December 28th and 29th. They finished
second out of four teams. Andrew Geisel and EJ Caldaroni were selected to the alltournament team.
The Penncrest High School Emanon Players will be performing William Shakespeare’s
romantic comedy, Twelfth Night, in the high school auditorium at 8:00 p.m. on Friday,
January 26 and Saturday, January 27. The cast features Katie Nolen and Zoe Goslin and
includes Senior Emanon members Dan Callahan, Mairead Hana, Brad King, Randy
Kreider, Claire Lenahan, Emily Moberg, and David Pritchard.
On Wednesday, January 10, the ninth grade girls’ health classes presented an
International Food Festival in which each student was a guest chef. Ethnic information
(ie, health, eating styles, personal appearance), and where food products they eat fit into
the USDA Food Guide Pyramid were studied. Recipes were researched and made by the
students. Each group displayed an ethnic based Food Guide Pyramid, dressed in ethnic
garb, country colors or as chefs. Plenty of great food was enjoyed by all as national
anthems played in the background. Pictures of the event will be displayed in the
showcase near the auxiliary gym at Penncrest. This was a culminating activity for our
nutrition unit. Thanks to Mrs. Moyer for all her help.
Thanks to those who participated in the Fall 2006 Yoplait Yogurt Save Lids to Save Lives
campaign, 1,342 lids (nearly 100 more than last year!) were collected by the Freshman
Health classes and submitted to Yoplait. For every lid sent, Yoplait will contribute 10
cents to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Sarah Sunshine was honored by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution on Monday, January 15 in a ceremony at the Aston Township Municipal
Building. Each district in the area nominates one outstanding young person for this
recognition. The recipients are termed "Good Citizens" as displayed through the qualities
of dependability, leadership, patriotism and service. Sarah received a certificate, pin and
card. Furthermore, each student is recognized for their accomplishments and future
intentions.
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Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
Chief Operations Officer
Management Services 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:
January 5, 2007
Subject:
Minutes - January 9, 2007 – 7:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Campbell
_____________________________________________________________________________
In attendance:
Bill Montgomery
Nancy Frondutti
Veronica Barbato
Bill Campbell
Stacey Benson
Nancy Mackrides
Bill O’Donnell
Jeff Pettit
Linda Fox
Also in attendance:
Denise Kerr
Sharon Learn
Meg Barney
___________________________________________________________________
1. Taxpayer Relief Act, Special Session Act 1 of 2006
The Tax Study Commission (TSC) filed their final report with the Board of School
Directors at the December 21, 2006 Legislative Meeting. The final report includes a
recommendation for a personal income tax in the amount of .8%. At the same time,
the TSC encouraged voters to “vote no” on May 15, 2007 at the Primary Election.
Follow Up: The Committee agreed to schedule a Public Hearing to be held at
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 the referendum question for the May 2007 primary.
Action: This item will be on the February 22, 2007, Legislative Agenda.
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2. 2007 – 2008 General Fund Budget
The learning process continues regarding budgeting under the provisions of Special
Session Act 1 of 2006. The administration is considering a higher than index
increase in real estate taxes in the preliminary budget. The Superintendent said
that equipment, unless there is severe or dire need, will not be included in the final
budget.
Action: There will be a special meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, during the
Finance Committee Meeting, to vote on the 2007 – 2008 General Fund Preliminary
Budget.
3. Budgetary Transfer Requests
After a brief discussion the following budgetary transfers were approved.
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.
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.
Action: The budgetary transfers will be on the January 25, 2007 Legislative Agenda.
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4. 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
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
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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Revenues
67,011,220
2,800,000
69,811,220
Expenditures
69,811,220
69,811,220
36,614
(27)
42,159
7,919
36,614
(27)
42,159
7,919
10,000
52
10,000
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
1,540
224
3,040
1,724
108
216
543
708
63
1,331
320
17
22
10
24
1,540
224
3,040
1,724
108
216
543
708
63
1,331
1,173
1,173
255
661
112,746
255
661
112,746
69,923,966
69,923,966
Action: This item will be on the January 25, 2007, Legislative Agenda.
5. The following information was requested. The answers are listed as Follow Up.
o Anne Callahan, Director of Human Resources - Explain the payment to
Benefit Allocation System for COBRA
Follow Up: Anne provided the information in the weekly update dated
January 5, 2007.
o Valerie Burnett, Director of Pupil Services - How many tuition free students
attending RTMSD require special education services?
Follow Up: There are 11 children of employees attending RTMSD.
Six students are eligible for accommodations: 1 in Learning Support,
1 receives Speech and AGP support, 1 has a 504/Service Plan and is eligible
to Participate in AGP Seminars but chooses not to, 1 is eligible to Participate
in AGP Seminars but chooses not to, 1 receives AGP Support and 1 has a
504/Service Plan.
3. Mack Johnson – Update on progress to consolidate the vendor list when
multiple vendor names are used for the same parent company.
Follow Up: Mack along with the Accounts Receivable Clerk and the
Supervisor of Business Operations reviewed the few vendors who share a
company name yet have difference billing and payment requirements.
Typically, the vendor has a reason for more than one identification number.
Systematically the vendor list is addressed to identify duplicate vendors
(vendors with the same billing and payment addresses). Mack did look into
consolidating the payment information for vendors with the same name;
however, such an action would cause the history to be lost.
4. Tom Kelly – Report on progress with the Franklin Mint tax appeal.
Follow Up: Tom Kelly sent a letter to Joe O’Brien a month ago and Joe
provided a verbal response offering to meet in the “middle”. Tom has
requested a written response.
The next Finance committee Meeting will be on February 13, 200, 8:00 PM
There will be a Special Meeting on February 13, 2007 at 8:00 PM to vote on the 2007 –
2008 General Fund Preliminary Budget
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Rose Tree Media School
District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 190632493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
Chief Operations Officer
Management Services
Department
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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:
January 10, 2007
Subject:
Agenda – January 9, 2007 - 9:00 PM - Operations Committee Meeting
Minutes - Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
____________________________________________________________________
In attendance:
Bill Montgomery
Bill Campbell
Bill O’Donnell
Nancy Frondutti
Stacey Benson
Jeff Pettit
Veronica Barbato Nancy Mackrides
Linda Fox
Also in attendance:
Denise Kerr
Sharon Learn
Harry Protzmann
Meg Barney
___________________________________________________________________
1. Five Year Capital Improvement and Educational Plan
o Swimming Pool
o Modular Classrooms
o Springton Lake Middle School Renovations
Follow Up: After much discussion, the Committee authorized Harry Protzmann to
issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) for architectural services for the above named
projects. A sub committee of the Operations Committee with interview at least three
architects. The interviews will include a presentation of a design to be considered at
Springton Lake Middle School. The Committee discussion included the possibility
of adding swimming back into the middle school program. The Superintendent is in
favor of the concept; she offered to with the Director of Teaching and Learning and
the Principal on this topic. Superintendent Kerr also pointed out that senior citizens
living in RTMSD must have time allocated for use of the pool.
Additional information was requested: How many schools in Delaware County
and/or the Central League has swimming included in the curriculum?
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2. Change Orders
Change orders are acted upon in accordance with Resolution 1997-98 - 124, as
approved by the School Board of Directors on April 23, 1998.
New Transportation Facility
S. B. Conrad
GC-007 $751.00 - Additional cost to enlarge gate to stadium field
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
The next operations committee meeting will be on February 13, 2007, 9:00 PM
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
January 19, 2007
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – January 9, 2007
Board Members in attendance: W. Montgomery, W. O’Donnell, W. Campbell, S.
Benson, Chair, N. Fronduti, N. Mackrides, L. Fox, V. Barbato, J. Pettit,
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, D. Kerr, A. Gilbert, M. Barney, S. Taylor, H.
Protzman, members of the community
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
These items were included on the Board website. All members of the
committee are asked to review the items and contact Anne Callahan with any
questions.
II.
Calendar – Steve Taylor and Angela Gilbert
Dr. Taylor and Dr. Gilbert presented a proposal to revise the draft of the 200708 district calendar to eliminate some half days contained in the original draft.
In addition, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Gilbert proposed moving the elementary
conference days to October and February. Dr. Taylor and Dr. Gilbert
responded to questions raised by the Board about the professional
development time contained in the calendar.
Action: The district will seek feedback from parents on the proposed
calendar and provide a summary of that feedback to the Board. The draft of
the calendar including the changes proposed by Dr. Taylor and Dr. Gilbert will
be placed on the legislative agenda for a first reading at the January 25,
2007, legislative meeting.
III.
Non-Athletic supplementals – Penncrest High School
Inter-Act Club: Mrs. Callahan and Dr. Kerr presented a proposal from
Penncrest principal, Ken Batchelor, to use funds designated for the debate
club for an Inter-Act Club for the 2006-07 school year only. The debate club
is currently defunct due to the lack of a sponsor. The Inter-Act Club is a
community service club sponsored by the Rotary Club.
Action: The committee gave approval to move ahead with the Inter-Act Club
Science Olympiad: Mrs. Callahan requested permission to eliminate the
Assistant Coach and replace it with a co-sponsor. The two co-sponsors
would be assigned 13 units each.
Action: The committee gave approval to move ahead with this proposal. The
appointment will appear on the agenda of the legislative meeting of the Board
on January 25, 2007.
IV.
Educational Resource Center Staffing
Ralph Harrison presented a proposal for the addition of three positions to staff
the ERC for the 2007-09 school year. The positions include:
An Assistant Principal
One Teacher
One Secretary I
There was some discussion about the title to be given to the Assistant
Principal who will have responsibility for the ERC. Mr. Campbell requested
information on the budget for the proposed staff and the cost savings to be
realized from bringing students back to the district from outside placements.
The administration will put those figures together and get them to the Board of
School Directors.
Action: The committee gave permission to the administration to begin
advertising for the three positions requested.
V.
Executive Session
An Executive Session was held to discuss matters of
personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be
held at 7 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 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
Valerie Burnett, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Valerie Burnett
Date:
January 3, 2007
Subject:
January 2, 2007 Pupil Services Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Veronica Barbato
Minutes
Board members in attendance: Veronica Barbato, Bill O’Donnell, Nancy Fronduti,
Linda Fox, Jeff Pettit, Stacy Jackson- Benson
Others in Attendance: Denise Kerr, Valerie Burnett, Pat Barta, Bernadette
Dacanay
Special Education Enrollment and Services Data Report
Special Education enrollment numbers were reviewed following completion of the
December 1st Child Count, an annual federal report of the district’s special education
enrollment and service delivery. Currently 690 students receive special education
services. Of these students, 87 RTM students are served in out of district placements.
The result of this number of out-placed students is a second year Gaskin warning letter.
At this time there will be no on-sight monitoring from PDE, although this is possible in
the future as percentages change across the state.
Other data items noted included our increased number of students exited from special
education in 05-06, and continued over-representation of Black (non-Hispanic) students
in special education. This last concern is being addressed through a special task force
through our participation in the Delaware Valley Minority Achievement Gap Consortium.
Illegal Residency and Disenrollment Activity Report
Home and School Visitor Bernadette Dacanay provided a data report on the number of
illegal residency investigations that have occurred beginning with her employment in
RTM. She shared the preventative actions that are routinely taken to prevent illegal
enrollment and follow up on information from multiple sources. The possibility of
reregistering each family annually was discussed.
Ms. Dacanay shared that illegal residents often can provide the paperwork that appears
legal, although additional family members are in the household but not listed on the
lease or the parent of record included in the multiple occupancy agreement resides
outside of the district.
Steps that were recommended that will be implemented include the implementation of a
Tip Line that would allow anonymous reporting of illegal residents along with other
District–related tips, and the revision of Policy #202 to include additional substantiating
documentation when registering under guardianship affidavits. A revised policy #202 will
be presented at the February Pupil Services Meeting for review.
Pandemic Flu Planning and Points of Distribution for the Strategic National Stockpile
Dr. Burnett reviewed the work completed to date on the required Pandemic Flu Plan. As part
of the countywide response plan, Penncrest High School has been designated as one of the
16 Points of Distribution (POD) for vaccines and medical supplies from the Strategic National
Stockpile (SNS). The plan includes providing needed medical supplies to all residents of
Delaware County in a 48 hour period.
Currently 14 district administrators are designated as part of the POD command. Dr. Burnett
is responsible for soliciting approximately 200 district employees to staff the POD during a
time of SNS disbursement. The staff needs to include approximately 35 members qualified to
administer vaccines, and dispense medication. After recruiting within our district employees
who have medical training or are first responders, we will be seeking volunteers from local
medical offices.
The POD planning power point presentation was provided to the Board as backup, along with
a copy of the letter requesting volunteers. Board members are welcome to volunteer.
Trips
Penn State Invitational Indoor Track Meet Feb 16-17, 2007
65 Students will compete at the Penn State Invitational Indoor Track Meet Friday
February 16, and February 17, 2007. Student costs include $25.oo plus meals. District
costs include registration of $400.00, Substitute costs of $150.00 and transportation of
$716.00 for a total of $1,266.00
Action: Approval of the trip will be on the January 25th 2007 legislative agenda.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services Committee will be February 6, 2007 at 8:00 P.M.
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Dr. Angela Gilbert, Director of Teaching and Learning - Elementary
Dr. Steve Taylor, Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary
DATE:
January 3, 2007
RE:
January 2, 2007, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Stacey Benson, Linda Fox, Nancy
Fronduti, Bill O’Donnell, Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: Meg Barney, Peter Barry, Angela Gilbert, Joanne Horan, Joyce
Jeuell, Denise Kerr, Greg Plank, Steve Taylor
G.R.A.N.T.S. – Gaining Revenue As National Trends Shift – Dr. Meg Barney
Dr. Barney presented information on the district’s process of generating revenue from
governmental agencies and private foundations. Grants consist of transfers of funds
from such agencies and foundations to our school district. Basic steps in applying for a
grant include listing our needs, designing a project to address the needs, researching the
funding sources available, developing a project, writing a proposal, and submitting the
proposal. In her role as Research and Development Specialist, Dr. Barney will continue
to research and advertise grant opportunities to stakeholders, to meet with them to
design projects and proposals, and to support them through the grant-writing and
submittal process. The Board will receive an update on all the current grants, with
details and specific dollar amounts, at the May Teaching & Learning Committee meeting.
Proposed Middle School Schedule – Dr. Joyce Jeuell, Peter Barry, Joanne Horan.
Dr. Jeuell shared with the Board the recommendation of the Springton Lake Scheduling
Committee for a new schedule for the middle school. Impetus for a new schedule came
from the needs to increase instructional time for math and to promote equity and
efficiency in teaching loads and responsibilities. A committee of 26 people worked on
the new schedule over a period of four months, beginning with a consultation with Dr.
Michael Rettig, who helped design the new RTM elementary schedule. Dr. Rettig shared
a variety of schedules used across the nation, and committee members researched
schedules at a number of comparable local districts, including Radnor, Garnet Valley,
Wallingford-Swarthmore, and Lower Merion, among others. The committee regularly
updated the faculty on its deliberations and solicited feedback from grade-level groups,
departments, and individuals. In the new schedule, most of the features of the current
schedule still exist, including the lengths of most periods, the configuration of subjects
taught, the 7-day cycle, the team structure, and the structure of team time. The main
change involves adding instructional time for math, which increases from 42 minutes/day
to 65 minutes per day, while language arts time decreases from 84 minutes/day to 65
minutes/day. A new Reading Enrichment Period (REP) for 18 minutes at the end of the
day will restore some of the language arts time. The school day will begin 9 minutes
earlier, and the teacher day will start and end 5 minutes earlier than it does currently.
There will be a small net decrease in staffing as a result of the new model. The
Springton Lake administration and the Scheduling Committee will continue to work out
details of the new schedule, and will notify the Board later in the year via a weekly
update about how parents will be educated about the new schedule and about the
evaluation model that will be used to gauge its effectiveness. Dr. Taylor will look into any
needed revisions to Board policies in regard to instructional time.
Policy #118 (Independent Study) – Proposed Revision
The Board took another look at Policy #118 (Independent Study). This policy is ready for
a second reading at the January Legislative Meeting.
Introduction to SEPARSI – Dr. Angela Gilbert, Mr. Greg Plank
Dr. Gilbert and Mr. Greg Plank presented an overview of the Southeast PA Regional
Science Initiative (SEPARSI). Dr. Gilbert explained how participation in this consortium
would benefit students and teachers in the area of science. Currently, eight neighboring
districts—Garnet Valley, Haverford, Marple-Newtown, Penn-Delco, Radnor, Springfield,
Upper Darby and Wallingford-Swarthmore—have committed to "support standardsbased, inquiry-centered K-8 science education that will foster science literacy for all
students." Mr. Plank explained in detail the benefits of membership for RTM, including
extensive professional development and the refurbishment of science kits. Mrs. Fox
shared her first-hand knowledge from her own positive experiences with the
organization. Dr. Kerr and the Board indicated support for an RTM membership in
SEPARSI.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
January 5, 2007
Subject:
January 2, 2007, Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Linda Fox
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
Board Members in attendance: Jeff Pettit, Veronica Barbato, Nancy Fronduti, Bill
O’Donnell, Stacey Benson, Linda Fox
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden, Mack Johnson, Kim McCann-Roller,
Anthony Lombardo
E-Rate Timeline and Contracts
Patti Linden reviewed the timeline for E-Rate applications with the BSD in order to
discuss the implications for a renewal of contracts for Telephone Services and Web
Hosting. A request was made to renew the Schoolwires web hosting agreement as a
three year agreement in order to facilitate the E-Rate reimbursement process. With a
multi-year agreement on a prior approved service, we will receive reimbursements
without filing for that same service each year. The Schoolwires three year agreement
(July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2010) has no increase in price and no added costs. It will be on
the Board agenda as a resolution for approval in January.
For district telephone services, we have issued a Request for Proposal along with the ERate application for reimbursement. Responses to the RFP are due on January 5, 2007,
and in order to qualify for reimbursement and meet the application deadline, a contract
must be signed and approved by February 7, 2007. Ron Harris and Patti Linden will be
reviewing the proposals with our telephone services consultant, negotiating the best
pricing, and will bring the best contract forward to the BSD at our February 6 Committee
meeting. We will need an approval then to be able to meet the deadlines.
Harvest Technologies Work Agreement
Mack Johnson explained a work agreement with Harvest Technology Group which will
allow the district to obtain Pentamation document edits at a substantially reduced rate.
The agreement allows for 80 hours of work by the vendor without an expiration date. In
order to encumber the money for this year, Mack will postpone doing some software
enhancements so that there are no additional costs. Over the last three years, we have
used this vendor for 130 hours of work. This agreement allows us to be invoiced only as
the work is completed. Board members present gave a nod of approval for the
agreement to be signed now. This sales agreement will be on the Board agenda for
official approval as a resolution for January.
Data Warehouse Update
Anthony Lombardo demonstrated for the BSD the progress that has been made on the
Data Warehouse and spoke about the recent administrative training session. This
warehouse, increasing as a resource over the years, is a project with the Central
Susquehanna Intermediate Unit and a number of other districts in our area. We have
participated in User Group meetings with these other districts as a Consortium to
discuss similar queries that can be saved and shared which assist in tracking changes
and analyzing programs. An administrative work session was held in early December so
that building administrators can begin to utilize this resource for help with projections,
correlations, and comparisons. The warehouse is now in fully functional status and the
link has been posted on our website in a protected content area as a Data Portal for
administrators. Accompanying guides and directions have been posted there as well for
easy access.
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center Board Room
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
December 21, 2006
January 2, 2007
January 9, 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 February 22, at Springton Lake
Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
Policy Revisions
1.
Policy #118 Independent Study – Second Read and
Approval
Resolve, that the Board review the revised Policy #118
Independent Study.
Background
This policy was reviewed at the December and January
Committee Meetings. See Attachment A
2.
Policy #911 News Media Relations – Second Read and
Approval
Resolve, that the Board review the revised Policy #911
News Media Relations.
Background
This policy was reviewed at the December and January
Community Meeting. See Attachment B
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
John Lohn, Assistant Principal, Penncrest High
School, retirement, effective June 30, 2007.
BACKGROUND
Mr. Lohn joined the Rose Tree Media School District
Staff as a Springton Lake Middle School Teacher in
1974. In 1989, he became Assistant Principal of
Penncrest High School. Mr. Lohn is retiring after 33
years of dedicated service to Rose Tree Media
School District.
2.
Ellen Sosangelis, Principal, Rose Tree Elementary,
retirement effective June 30, 2007.
BACKGROUND
Ms. Sosangelis joined the Rose Tree Media School
District Staff as Principal of Rose Tree Elementary
School in 1993. She is retiring after 14 dedicated
years of service to Rose Tree Media School District.
3.
Peter Barry, Assistant Principal, Springton Lake
Middle School, retirement, effective June, 30, 2007.
BACKGROUND
Mr. Barry joined the Rose Tree Media School District
Staff as Supervisor of Special Education in 1977. In
1989, he became Assistant Principal of Springton
Lake Middle School. Mr. Barry is retiring after 30
dedicated years of service to Rose Tree Media
School District.
4.
Jessica Venarchik-Radcliffe, Long Term Substitute,
Penncrest High School, resignation, effective
December 22, 2006.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Terminations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Kathy Davis, Guidance Secretary, Springton Lake
Middle School, retirement effective June 29, 2007.
BACKGROUND
Ms. Davis joined the staff at Springton Lake Middle
School in 1996. She is retiring after 11 dedicated
years of service to Rose Tree Media School District.
3.
2.
Elaine Krynski, Food Service, Indian
resignation effective March 30, 2007.
Lane,
3.
Suzanne Boyer, Math Tutor, Media Elementary,
termination, effective June 30, 2005.
4.
Kimberly Schultz, Math Associate, Penncrest High
School, termination, effective May 2, 2006.
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.
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.
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 pre-employment 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.
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
Deanna Storey
Alexander Tsipras
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
Nominations
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
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
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 20062007 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.
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.
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Penn State Invitational Indoor Track Meet
Feb 16-17, 2007
Resolve, that the Board approve the Indoor Track Team to attend a
meet in Penn State.
Background
65 Students will compete at the Penn State Invitational Indoor
Track Meet on Friday, February 16, and February 17, 2007.
Student costs include $25.00 plus meals. District costs include
registration of $400.00, Substitute costs of $150.00 and
transportation of $716.00 for a total of $1,266.00. The track meet
was reviewed at the January Pupil Services meeting.
C.
2007-2008 Calendar – First Read
Resolve, the Board review the 2007-2008 Calendar.
Background
The calendar was presented to the Board at the December and
January Personnel Meeting
APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing - None
B.
General
1.
Preliminary Proposed Tax Referendum Resolution
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.
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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 - 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.
Background
This was discussed at the January Finance Committee
Meeting.
3.
Change Orders
Change orders are acted upon in accordance with
Resolution 1997- 98 - 124, as approved by
the School Board of Directors on April 23, 1998.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following change
orders:
New Transportation Facility
S. B. Conrad
GC-007 $751.00 - Additional cost to enlarge gate to
stadium field.
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APPENDIX X
VIII.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Change Orders (cont’d)
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
Background
This was discussed at the January Finance Committee
Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
4. 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
5
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
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APPENDIX X
Revenue
Code
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
R6790.82
Changes to Original Budget
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
Revenues
708
Expenditures
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
Background
This was discussed at the January Finance Committee Meeting.
5.
Harvest Technology Group, Inc. Sales Agreement
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.
Background
Information was provided to the Board at the January Technology
Committee meeting. This is an agreement for services at a
substantially reduced rate. There is no expiration date for the block
of time. District will be billed only for actual time used. See
Attachment C
6.
Schoolwires, Inc. Services Agreement
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.
Background
Information was provided to the Board at the January Technology
Committee meeting. This is a three year contract with a fixed cost
for each year and will eliminate the need for a request for services
each year through the E-Rate filing system. See Attachment D
6
1/25/07
No. 118
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
INDEPENDENT STUDY
ADOPTED:
August 22, 2002
REVISED:
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118. INDEPENDENT STUDY
1. Purpose
The Board authorizes the Superintendent to approve shall consider the approval of a
courses of independent study for a properly qualified student, as recommended by
the Superintendent, on the condition provided that such students will demonstrate
achievement of established academic standards as a result of participation in the
independent study and subject to the following criteria.
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1. Extend the learning goals of the educational program.
2. Develop students' judgment and self-reliance in the conduct of their learning
experience.
3. Draw upon community resources as well as school resources for student's
educational programs.
4. Include a greater variety of learning experiences within the educational program.
5. Identify and explore an area of particular interest.
6. Set personal learning goals and work toward achieving them, with appropriate
staff guidance.
7. Learn to use various research tools and draw sound conclusion from research
findings.
2. Authority
Title 22
Sec. 4.4
The Board Superintendent or designee shall approve each course or programs of
courses of independent study and may designate the number of credits toward
graduation to be awarded upon successful completion of each such course or
program, except that the Board reserves the right to assign no credit for such an
approved course. The Superintendent or designee shall determine whether the
course may replace a required course for graduation. All approved courses shall be
reported to the Board.
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3. Delegation of
Responsibility
Each such course of independent study must meet the requirements of applicable
laws and regulations.
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The Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures for the implementation of
independent study which:
1. Counsel students who apply for independent study.
2. Develop specified, measurable, instructional objectives and standards for each
planned course of independent study.
3. Monitor the progress of each student.
4. Certify the completion of each course of independent study based upon the
original specified objectives.
5. Prepare recommendations for Superintendent approval of courses or programs of
courses of appropriate for independent study.
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Recommendations shall include the qualifications of the student, the objectives
established for the course, a description of the method of study and research to be
undertaken, the staff members assigned to advise the project, the manner in which
the project will be evaluated, and a proposal for the number of credits to be awarded
for the course.
4. Guidelines
Courses of independent study need not be limited to participation by a single student
but may involve more than one or a group of students. subject to Board approval.
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No. 911
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
COMMUNITY
TITLE:
NEWS MEDIA RELATIONS
ADOPTED:
February 28, 2002
REVISED:
911. NEWS MEDIA RELATIONS
1. Delegation of
Responsibility
The Superintendent and his/her designee the Community Relations Coordinator are
to be designated as the only official spokespersons of the district. The
Superintendent or designee shall coordinate the release of information concerning
the district and the actions of the Board. The Board President or their designee will
be the official spokesperson for the Board. All media inquiries, other than those to
Board members, shall be routed to the Superintendent or designee. Upon request,
other staff may be asked to talk to the media as official representatives of the district,
depending on the circumstances.
All employees and Board members have the right to talk to the media, and the right
to refrain from talking to the media. However, unless the employee/Board member
has been asked by the Board or the district to talk to the media, s/he should indicate
that the views expressed are his/her own views and not necessarily those of the
district or the Board.
2. Guidelines
The media are welcome to attend any public Board or district committee meetings
and will be provided copies of the agenda and/or backup information upon request.
At Board meetings, space will be provided for media representatives. Should
members of the media have questions about obtaining materials or about the
meetings, they may contact the Board Secretary or the superintendent’s
office.community relations coordinator.
The media have a right of access to all public documents under the Public Records
Act. The district shall not release information which is privileged from disclosure or
confidential by law, without prior Board authorization.
The Superintendent or designee and principal or designee of each school may
provide the media with information related to district programs and needs, student
awards, school accomplishments and events of special interest.
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Access to Schools
While the district appreciates the role of the media and will cooperate with the media
in their efforts to fulfill that role to the extent possible, the district's primary
responsibility is to its students and their parents/guardians, to provide a solid
education and a secure and safe educational environment. The district will maintain
a responsible balance between these two roles.
The Superintendent, designee, or school principal has the authority when deemed
necessary to take such action as is reasonably needed to maintain order, continuity of
instruction, and assure a safe educational environment, including but not limited to,
closing the campus to all persons other than students, district staff or law
enforcement officers.
Representatives of the media are welcome on school campuses, subject to Board
policy and these regulations:
1.
2.
During special school events open to the public such as open houses, public
performances, and sporting events, members of the media are welcome to attend
without any requirements for advance notification or checking in at the office.
However, if any special arrangements are needed, such as access to electrical
outlets or other types of needs, those should be arranged with the school or
superintendent’s office community relations coordinator in advance. The school
district will work with the media to enable it to cover the event, and it is
expected that the media will work with the district to avoid any undue
disruption. Media representatives are encouraged to wear badges identifying
them as members of the media.
Representatives of the media who desire to have access to school sites during
times when students are present, other than for public events, need to obtain
permission from the school principal or person in charge of the school in the
absence of the principal, or superintendent’s office. the community relations
coordinator. Members of the media will be welcomed and permission will be
granted if the purpose of the visit is consistent with the school's educational
purpose, and school officials believe the visitor's presence on campus will not
disrupt the school or threaten the safety of students or staff. To ensure minimum
interruption of the regular classroom program, classroom visits will be first
arranged with the teacher and principal or designee. Administrators should be
familiar with the guidelines issued by the Superintendent to assist them in
determining whether the stated purpose is consistent with the school's
educational purpose. Administrators may not deny access based upon the
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anticipated story, nor should the determination be delayed as a means of
denying timely access.
3.
In order to assure that the school campuses are safe, all media representatives
need to check in at the school office upon arrival on the campus, and to furnish
upon request their name and business affiliation and be prepared to show
identification. The principal may decide whether the media representative
should be escorted by a district staff member.
4.
Media representatives who have been granted access to be on a school campus
may photograph, film, and conduct interviews within the following guidelines:
a.
Representatives may not disrupt the educational program or school activities
and may not enter classes in session except with the explicit permission of
the principal or designee.
b.
The interview, photographing or filming must be related to the stated
purpose of the visit. The media may not question students on campus on
subjects that the district is legally prohibited from asking them pursuant to
state or federal law. These restricted subjects include questions about the
student's personal beliefs or practices in sex, family life, morality, and
religion or the parents'/guardians' beliefs and practices in sex, family life,
morality, and religion.
c.
Subject to the media representative's visit to a school site being consistent
with the school district's educational purpose and the reason for which the
media representative has requested to be at the school, staff may provide the
name of a student, the grade level, honors, activities and the name of the
school the student attends, unless the student's parent/guardian has
submitted a written request to the school requesting that such information
not be disclosed. No other access to student records or personally
identifiable student information may be provided without written
parent/guardian permission.
d.
If the media representative desires to photograph students while on campus,
s/he must make arrangements with the principal or school administrator. The
purpose of this is to protect the privacy and safety of students since, for
example, there are students whose school attendance is concealed from a
parent/guardian under domestic violence restraining orders. There may also
be students whose parents/guardians have indicated to the school that they
do not want their child(ren) questioned or photographed by the media.
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911. NEWS MEDIA RELATIONS - Pg. 4
e.
Students or staff have the option to agree or not to be interviewed or
photographed. Principals/designees may advise students and staff of this
right.
f.
Prior written parent permission is necessary to photograph, film or interview
special education students.
g.
Students who choose to speak with media representatives approved to be on
campus may do so without district restraint on the students' right of free
speech. Parents/guardians may decide whether or not they want their
child(ren) to communicate with media representatives, and may inform the
school in writing of their objection to such communication or to having their
child's picture taken by the media. The school will attempt to honor such
requests.
Staff and students shall not touch news media representatives, cameras or recording
equipment, unless invited to do so.
Disruptions
Whenever in the professional judgment of the principal or person in charge of the
school a disruption to the educational program or a threat to the safety of students or
staff is occurring or is or may be imminent, the principal/designee has the authority
to close the campus to anyone other than students, staff and law enforcement, or
such other persons as may be needed for the assistance of the school. Any visitor,
including a media representative, who is requested to leave the school grounds must
depart promptly. In such circumstances, the superintendent or his/her designee the
community relations coordinator will work with the media to arrange access to
information and persons with whom the media may talk, while ensuring that the
principal is in charge of the school and is able to take such action as is needed under
the circumstances.
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Sales Agreement
Harvest Technology Group, Inc.
3510 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
678-366-0030 Fax 678-366-0031
Customer Contact: Mack Johnson
Phone: (610) 627-6045
Date: 11/29/2006
Sales Order Number: 000993
Harvest Account Manager: Cynthia Bray
Bill To: Rose Tree Media School District
308 N. Olive St.
Media, PA 19063-1495
USA
PROJECT MANAGER
P.O. NUMBER
TERMS
TAX EXEMPT #
DELIVERY DATES
Net 30
ITEM #
QTY
HIS
DESCRIPTION
UNIT PRICE
80 Harvest Services- block of time
$150.00
AMOUNT
$12,000.00
** No expiration on time. Can be used as needed.**
**Customer will be billed as time is used.**
All Services hours listed are estimates only. Services listed are on a time and
materials basis and client will only be billed for actual time used. Client will be
responsible for expenses (travel, lodging, meals, etc.) and for travel time billed at half
rate.
SUBTOTAL
For acceptance of this agreement, please authorize, attach a PO and the
Authorized copies of the Scope of Work and Project Agreement, and fax to
(678) 366-0031 attn: Cynthia Bray
$12,000.00
SALES TAX
SHIPPING
TOTAL DUE
$12,000.00
Accepted By:
CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
TITLE
DATE
Terms and conditions of the Project Agreement and the Scope of Work documents will govern all dates of delivery, guarantees,
implementation timetables, and services above. Changes to Enterprise Application data or original customer requirements may result in the
need for an additional sales order to complete the project. The latter applies to ALL projects, including fixed cost. Customer acknowledges
that the pricing information contained in this Agreement is confidential and agrees not to disclose the same or any part thereof to any third
party and on the terms of this Agreement.
Schoolwires, Inc. Services Agreement
SERVICES AGREEMENT
Harrisburg
City School
Rose
Tree Media
SchoolDistrict
District
18 January,December
2002
13, 2006
Schoolwires Academic Portal Services~ASP
Delivered
~ASP-Delivered
Subsidized by Champions
Champions ofofEducation
Underwriting
Education
Underwriting
Schoolwires, Inc. (“Schoolwires”) will provide Rose Tree Media School District
(“Client”) with the following services at the following prices for ___
years.
3 year(s):
Implementation & Licensing, One-Time Investment
Implementation and Academic Portal licensing for up to _____
8 site(s).
$8,000
One-Time Investment ...................................................................... ($1,000,000)
($8,000)
Less Discount ................................................................................ ($1,000,000)
$0
One-Time Investment (net) .............................................................. ($1,000,000)
Web Hosting
Hosting Power
Power Pack
Pack
Web
Web Hosting Service
250 MBs
MBs of
of storage
storageper
persite.
site.
250
Sites
100 8
Web Hosting Service Fee
Annual Cost/Site
($1,500)
Less Discount
($1,500)
Web Hosting Service Fee (net)
($1,500)
$2,000
$0
$2,000
Total Annual Cost
($1,000,000)
$16,000
($1,000,000)
$0
($1,000,000)
$16,000
Web Hosting License & Maintenance
Includes Academic Portal Licensed Software, Enhancing and Required Updates, Upgrades andWebsite Management
Advanced
Website e-Alerts
Management
Tools [LiveStats, e-Alerts
& Schoolwires
Tools (LiveStats,
& TemplateDesigner)
and Premier
SupportStyler(TM)]
Package. and Premier Support Package.
Sites
Web Hosting Maintenance Fee
10
8
Annual Cost/Site
($1,500)$500
$0
Less Discount
($1,500)
Web Hosting Maintenance Fee (net)
($1,500)$500
Total Annual Cost
$4,000
($1,000,000)
$0
($1,000,000)
$4,000
$20,000
Annual Service Fee ....................................................................... ($1,000,000)
A La Carte Options
✔
$1,800
Forms & Surveys Enhancement Module ........................................... ($1,000,000)
$0
Site Manager—Macintosh OS X Edition ............................................ ($1,000,000)
✔
$2,500
LDAP Annual Service Fee ............................................................ ($1,000,000)
✔
$2,000
2006 Premium Enhancement Module Bundle .................................... ($1,000,000)
$26,300
Annual Service Fee (net) ............................................................... ($1,000,000)
Additional Options/Services
See Additional Notes and/or Additional Services Addendum for more details.$1,000,000)
Suite 201
200 Innovation Blvd.
Innovation Park at Penn State
State College, PA
16803
T: 814.689.1046
F: 814.689.3962
$0
Training Selections ................................................................... ($1,000,000)
$0
Custom Template Design Package ................................................. ($1,000,000)
Professional Services
$0
(Integration, Customization, Network Design, etc.) ............. ($1,000,000)
$0
Additional Options/Services Investment ........................................... ($1,000,000)
moreinfo@schoolwires.com
www.schoolwires.com
Client Initials__________
SW Agreement ASP v 4.00 / 1
Schoolwires, Inc. Services Agreement, Page 2
SERVICES AGREEMENT
December 13, 2006
Total Investment
One-Time Investments
Implementation ...................................................................... ($1,000,000)
$0
$0
Additional Options/Services ...................................................... ($1,000,000)
Annual Investment
$26,300
Hosting/Licensing/A La Carte Options .......................................... ($1,000,000)
$26,300
YEAR-ONE INVESTMENT .................................................................. ($1,000,000)
TOTAL INVESTMENT OVER CONTRACT
PERIOD ......................................
$78,900
TOTAL INVESTMENT
OVER CONTRACT PERIOD ($1,000,000)
Additional Notes
This agreement is for three years of Schoolwires Service for Rose Tree Media School District; school year
2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
Included in this agreement:
forms and surveys, $1800/site
LDAP Module, $2500/year
Blogs, $2000/year
Suite 201
200 Innovation Blvd.
Innovation Park at Penn State
State College, PA
16803
T: 814.689.1046
F: 814.689.3962
moreinfo@schoolwires.com
www.schoolwires.com
Client Initials__________
SW Agreement ASP v 4.00 / 2
SERVICES AGREEMENT
Schoolwires, Inc. Agreement, Page 3
Harri
sburg City School District
Additional Notes
December 13, 2006
18 January, 2002
Payment Terms
Invoice will be issued upon receipt of signed agreement. All investments are net 30 days unless otherwise
specified. Please see the Schoolwires Standard Terms and Conditions for more specifics on payment terms,
dates, fees and limitations to increases in Annual Service Fees.
Schoolwires SPIN Number: 143027372
This Agreement is subject to the Schoolwires Standard Terms and Conditions, Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
which more fully describe the services to be provided and set forth additional terms of this agreement.
If terms of this Services Agreement conflict with the Schoolwires Standard Terms and Conditions, then this
Agreement controls. The Schoolwires Standard Terms and Conditions, Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
can be found at www.schoolwires.com/standardagreementterms. Client acknowledges receipt and
acceptance of those materials.
By signing below, each of Schoolwires and Client represent that this Services Agreement has received all
necessary approvals on its part and that it is authorized to enter into this contract. Thank you for giving
Schoolwires the opportunity to present this information to you. We look forward to meeting your
educational technology needs.
This offer expires June 30, 2006
Schoolwires, Inc.
Distribution Partner:
Account Manager: Michele M. Shively
Suite 201
200 Innovation Blvd.
Innovation Park at Penn State
State College, PA
16803
T: 814.689.1046
F: 814.689.3962
moreinfo@schoolwires.com
www.schoolwires.com
Accepted By: Edward S. Marflak
Signature: _____________________________
Title: President & CEO
Date:
Client Name: Rose Tree Media School
District
Accepted By: ________________________
Signature: ___________________________
Title: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Address: ____________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
SW Agreement ASP v 4.00 / 3
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
S
2
9
16
23
4
11
18
25
M
5
12
19
26
May 2008
T
W T
1
6
7
8
13
14 15
20
21 22
27
28 29
F
2
9
16
23
30
Teacher Days: 21
Student Days: 20
Key:
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
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
S
M
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
S
M
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
S
3
10
17
24
31
S
M
1
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 11:20, 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
F
S
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
F
S
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
July 2008
T
W T
1
2
3
8
9 10
15
16 17
22
23 24
29
30 31
F
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
Teacher Days: 23
Student Days: 23
December 2007
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
January 2008
T
W
T
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
Teacher Days: 21
Student Days: 21
March 2008
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
T
April 2008
W T
4
11
18
25
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
Teacher Days: 22
Student Days: 22
June 2008
T
W
T
F
S
3
10
17
24
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
S
M
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Teacher Days: 15
Student Days: 14
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
F
S
S
1/19/07
Total Student Days: 184*
November 22 & 23 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
December 4
Early Dismissal For Students
Teacher Inservice
PC 11:20, 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 11:20, 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 11:20, SLMS, 11:50,
Elementary 12:30 (no PM K)
Early Dismissal Students / Teacher
Inservice PC 11:20, 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.