ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
September 28, 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
September 28, 2006
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
In Memoriam – Tribute to Norm Kelly
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
B.
IV.
Educational Resource Center – Mr. Harrison, Dr. Burnett, Mr. Batchelor,
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
New Employees Video
Tom Shoemaker
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Legislative Meeting of August 24, 2006
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.
Policy Review – Second Reading and Approval
1.
Policy #105.1 – Curriculum Review for Parents and Students –
Attachment A
2.
Policy #106 – Course Guides – Attachment B
3.
Policy #111 – Lesson Plans – Attachment C
4.
Policy #126 – Class Size/Faculty Staffing – Attachment D
5.
Policy #214 – Class Rank – Attachment E
6.
Policy #217 – Graduation requirements - Attachment F
New Business
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Degree Advancement
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
d.
Supplemental Contracts – Attachments G & H
e.
Salary Change
f.
Create New Position
g.
Other
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Students to PSBA Student Delegate Conference
Policy Review – First Reading
1.
Energy Management – Attachment I
Addendum – Personnel (none)
Addendum – General
1.
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment
Attachments K and L
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Change Orders
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
XI.
Indian Lane Elementary School – Rose Tree Soccer Club
Indian Lane elementary School – Courtyard Proposal
Architectural Services – Attachment J
NHS Autism School
Dr. Patrick Elliot – Alternative Autism Program Services
Mercy Rehab Physical therapy Services
Pediatric Therapeutic Services
Ann Haslanger
Dr. Robert F. Sing
Dr. Peter n. Christie
Kate Phelan Williams
Anthony Goldsmith
C.
Financials for August 2006
D.
Bill lists for August 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 October 26, 2006 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
August 25, 2006
Minutes of the August 24, 2006 Legislative Meeting
I. Call to Order
Roll Call
Board Members in Attendance:
Nancy Fronduti, Board President
Stacey Benson,Vice President
Veronica Barbato
William Campbell
Nancy Mackrides
William Montgomery
Jeffrey Pettit
Thomas Shoemaker
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Board Members:
Sara Sunshine
Lepi Jha
Also in attendance:
Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools
Ken Batchelor, Principal, PCHS
Meg Barney, R&D Specialist
Pete Barry, Ass’t. Principal, SLMS
Pat Barta, Elem. Special Ed. Supervisor
Bill Bennett, Principal, ILE
Valerie Burnett, Dir.of Pupil Serivces
Anne Callahan, Dir. of Human Resources
Ken Curran, Psychologist
Bernadette Dacanay, Home & School Vis.
William Dougherty, Principal, GWE
Susan Evans, Ass’t Principal, PCHS
Angela Gilbert, Dir.Teaching & Learning,
Elem. Educ.
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
1
Mack Johnson, Management Sys. Admin.
Judy Jalbert, Psychologist
Maria Kotch, Principal, MES
Samuel Lemon, Comm. Relations Spec.
Patti Linden, Dir. of Tech. & Info. Service
John Lohn, Ass’t Principal, PCHS
Anthony Lombardo, Assess. Spec. & Data Analysis
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Specialist
Danielle Penza, Accountant
Roxanne Schupp, Business Office Supervisor
Ellen Sosangelis, Principal, RTE
Steve Taylor, Dir.Teaching. & Learning/
Second. Educ.
Sandra Shacklady White, Second. Super.of
Spec. Educ.
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
8/24/06
The Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School
District was held on Thursday, August 24, 2006, at Penncrest High School. The meeting
was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Fronduti.
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2006
Special Legislative Meeting of July 20, 2006
Mr. Shoemaker moved and Mr. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 6
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
June 26 and Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2006
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
III.
Presentations & Awards
A.
IV.
C.
D.
School Reports - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006
Superintendent’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
August 24, 2006
Solicitor’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006
President’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006
Scheduled Presentations
A.
B.
C.
VII.
Highlights of the Administrators Goals for 2006-2007
Reports
A.
B.
VI.
None
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
RTMEA - None
RTM Education Foundation – Dr. Meg Barney, Executive Director
Healthy Communities Initiative – None
Unscheduled Presentations
A.
Rose Tree Media Residents
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VIII.
Old Business
A.
Policies for Second Read and Approval
1.
Policy #248 – Harassment Pupils
2.
Policy #1048 – Harassment Employees
3.
Policy #815 – Acceptable Use of RTM Network
Mr. Montgomery moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 7
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Policy #248 – Harassment Pupils – Second read and approval.
Resolve, that the Board approve the Harassment Policy. See
Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006.
2.
Policy #1048 – Harassment Staff – Second read and approval.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Harassment Policy for
Staff. This policy was discussed at the May and June Personnel
Committee Meetings. See Attachment B in Official Legislative Minutes
of August 24, 2006.
3.
Policy #815 – Acceptable Use of RTM Network Resources – Second
read and approval.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Acceptable Use of RTM
Network Resources Policy. This policy was discussed at the June
Technology Committee Meeting. See Attachment C in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006.
.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
Mr. Montgomery moved and Mrs. Benson seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007– 8
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel section:
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
2.
1.
Karen Niwinski, Math Teacher, Penncrest High School,
resignation effective, July 19, 2006.
2.
Auste Radzius, Math Teacher, Penncest High School,
resignation, effective August 17, 2006.
Non-Instructional
1.
Barbara Protesto, Support Staff I, Springton Lake Middle
School, resignation, effective August 1, 2006.
2.
Anne Myers, Food Service Worker, resignation, effective
August 11,2006.
3.
Christopher Bowker, Custodian, termination, effective
August 9, 2006.
4.
Daniel Beard, Custodian, termination, effective July 28,
2006.
5.
Erin Dougherty, Personal Instructional
resignation, effective August 22, 2006.
Assistant,
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Aaron Goldfarb, 5th Grade Teacher, effective August 22,
2006, at an annual salary of $45,294, Master’s/Step 1.
Mr. Goldfarb received his Bachelor’s Degree from Penn
State University and his Master’s Degree from the
University of Pennsylvania. He is assigned to Media
Elementary replacing Michael DeLeo who was
reassigned.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (continued)
2.
Jaclyn Lees, Long Term Substitute 4th Grade Teacher,
effective August 22, 2006, at the annual salary of
$41,794, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. Lees received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Joseph’s University. She is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing Susan
Ford who is on leave. NOTE: Ms. Lees is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Erin McLaughlin, Long Term Substitute Chemistry
Teacher, effective August 22, 2006, at the annual salary
of $41,794, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. McLaughlin received
her Bachelor’s Degree from Bucknell University. She is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Alicia
Santelli who is on leave. NOTE: Ms. McLaughlin is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
4.
Jacklyn Valentine, 5th Grade Teacher, effective August
28, 2006, at the annual salary of $41,988,
Bachelor’s/Step 2. Ms. Valentine received her Bachelor’s
Degree from West Chester University. She served as a
Long Term Substitute Teacher during the 2005-2006
school year. She is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary
replacing Sandy Davis who has retired.
5.
Judith Stingle, Nurse, effective August 28, 2006, at the
annual salary of $41,794, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. Stingle
is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Bridget
Hefferan who resigned.
6.
Carol Shapiro, Summer School Teacher, effective June
28 and June 29, 2006 at the rate of $80 per day.
7.
Chris Penney, Summer School Teacher, effective July 5,
2006 through August 4, 2006, at the rate of $1,840.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (continued)
8.
Recommend Board Approval for the following personnel
to serve as Summer Counselors at Springton Lake
Middle School, effective June 21, 2006, at their regular
per diem rate:
Brian Bortnicker
Margie Gilroy
Sue Griffin
Alison Harrison
9.
Debra Morrissey, Long Term Substitute 2nd Grade
Teacher, effective August 28, 2006, at the annual salary
of $41,988, Bachelor’s/Step 2. Ms. Morrissey served as a
Long Term Substitute Teacher during the 2005-2006
school year. Ms. Morrissey received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Rowan University in New Jersey. She is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing Alicia
Murphy who is on leave..
10.
Jessica Venarchik-Radcliffe, .4 Long Term Substitute
Reading Specialist, effective August 28, 2006, at an
annual salary of $41,988, Bachelor’s/Step 2. Ms.
Venarchik served as a Long Term Substitute Teacher
during the 2005-2006 school year. Ms. VenarchikRadcliffe received her Bachelor’s Degree from Boston
University. She is assigned to Penncrest High School for
the first semester replacing Sharon Smith who is on
leave.
11.
Lisa Stuart, Long Term Substitute Family and Consumer
Science Teacher, effective August 28, 2006, 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. 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 replacing
Robin Heckman for the first semester who has been
temporarily reassigned.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (continued)
12.
Emily Ferdon, Long Term Substitute 2nd Grade Teacher,
effective August 28, 2006, at an annual salary of
$42,038, Bachelor’s/Step 3. Ms. Ferdon served as a
Long Term Substitute during the 2005-2006 school year.
Ms. Ferdon received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Meredith College in North Carolina. She is assigned to
Indian Lane Elementary School replacing Stephanie Ott
who is on leave.
13.
Lynn Lista, .5 Reading Specialist, effective August 28,
2006, at an annual salary of $25,854, Master’s plus
20/Step 6. Ms. Lista received her Bachelor’s Degree from
West Chester University and her Master ’s Degree from
Temple University. She served as a Long Term
Substitute during the 2005-2006 school year. Ms. Lista is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing Tracey
Fritch who was reassigned.
Rebekah Fetterman, 3rd Grade Elementary Teacher,
effective August 22, 2006, at an annual salary of
$42,225, Bachelor’s/Step 4. Ms. Fetterman received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. She is
assigned to Media Elementary. NOTE: Ms. Fetterman is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
14.
15.
Ann Marie Johnson, Special Education Teacher, effective
August 22, 2006, at an annual salary of $50,484,
Master’s/Step 6. Ms. Johnson received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Millersville University and her Master’s
Degree from Widener University. She is assigned to
Rose Tree Elementary. NOTE: Ms. Johnson is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
16.
Megan Kiczek, .3 Physical Education Teacher, effective
August 22, 2006, at the annual salary of $12,538,
Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. Kiczek received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Pennsylvania State University. She is
assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms. Kiczek is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (continued)
17.
Veronica Kurash, Emotional Support Teacher, effective
August 22, 2006, at the annual salary of $50,484,
Master’s/Step 6. Ms. Kurash received her Bachelor’s
Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and her two
Master’s Degrees from Marywood University. She is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School in a new
position. NOTE: Ms. Kurash is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
18.
Elizabeth Battista, Long Term Substitute Special
Education Teacher, effective August 22, 2006, at the
annual salary of $41,794, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. Battista
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Elizabethtown
College. She is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School replacing Cynthia Garvin who is on Sabbatical.
NOTE: Ms. Battista is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
19.
Carly Nietz, .7 Physical Education Teacher, effective
August 22, 2006, at the annual salary of $29, 392,
Bachelor’s/Step 2. Ms. Nietz received her Bachelor’s
Degree from West Chester University. She is assigned to
Media and Glenwood Elementary Schools replacing
Chris Penney who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Nietz is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
20.
Deana Storey, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective August 22, 2006, at the annual salary
of $41,794, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. Storey received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. She is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Bryan Lynch who was reassigned. NOTE: Ms. Storey is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (continued)
21.
Ryan Walls, Math Teacher, effective August 22, 2006, at
an annual salary of $42,762, Bachelor’s/Step 5. Mr. Walls
received his Bachelor’s Degree from Southwestern
Adventist University. He is assigned to Penncrest High
School replacing Auste Radzius who resigned. NOTE:
Mr. Walls is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
22.
Meghan Cristaldi, Math Teacher, effective August 22,
2006, at an annual of $41,794, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms.
Cristaldi received her Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University. She is assigned to Penncrest High
School replacing Karen Niwinsky who resigned. NOTE:
Ms. Cristaldi is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
23.
Mathew Fisher, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective August 22, 2006, at the annual salary
of $41,794, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Mr. Fisher received his
Bachelor’s Degree from Gordon College. He is assigned
to Penncrest High School replacing Becky McGeehan
who is on leave. NOTE: Mr. Fisher is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
24.
Christine Sommer, Long Term Substitute Math Coach,
effective August 28, 2006, at an annual salary of
$48,130, Master’s plus 20/Step 2. Ms. Sommer received
her Bachelor’s Degree and her Master’s Degree from
State University New York at Albany. She received her
graduate certificate from Immaculata. She is assigned to
Glenwood Elementary. This position is being funded by
the Accountability Block Grant.
25.
Patricia Proetto, .75 Art Teacher, effective August 22,
2006, at an annual salary of $34,195, Master’s/Step 2.
Ms. Proetto received her Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University and her Master’s Degree from the
University of the Arts, Philadelphia. She is assigned to
Rose Tree Elementary School to a new position. NOTE:
Ms.Proetto is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (continued)
26.
Laura Casini, .75 Long Term Substitute Music Teacher,
effective August 22, 2006, at an annual salary of
$31,345.50, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. Casini received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. She is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary School replacing
Eileen McIntyre who was temporarily reassigned to
Springton Lake Middle School. NOTE: Ms. Casini is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
27.
Recommend Board recognize the following personnel for
attainment of tenure, effective August 28, 2006.
George Ament
Jeffrey Davies
Sara Dotts
Michael Doyle
Linda Flexon
Stacy Gallagher
b.
Jennifer Gault
Nandine Hensley
Bridget Mason
Elizabeth Matlock
Kim Morris
Lori Rice-Spring
Rachael Pinsley
Julia Friegden
Jacqueline Matusow
Sharon Smith
Eva Thomas
Non-Instructional
1.
Erin Tyson, Summer Custodian, effective June 30, 2006,
at the rate of $12 per hour. Ms. Tyson is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School.
2.
Elisa Ettien, Summer Custodian, effective July 12, 2006,
at the rate of $12 per hour. Ms. Ettien is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
3.
Bonnie Kinsler, Temporary Office Clerk III, effective July
24, 2006 at the rate of $17.49 per hour. Ms. Kinsler is
assigned to the Transportation Department.
4.
Robin Parker, Custodian, effective July 19, 2006, at the
rate of $13.14 per hour. Ms. Parker is assigned to
Penncrest High School and the Service Center replacing
Mark Sadler who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Parker is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional (continued)
5.
Benjamin Shedlock, Summer School Instructional Aide,
effective July 14, 2006, at the rate of $8 per hour.
6.
Pat Gildea, Catering Coordinator, for the 2006-2007
school year, at the annual salary of $4,000.
7.
Louise Lorenz, Catering Coordinator, for the 2006-2007
school year, at the annual salary of $4,000.
8.
Paul Griglione, Master Bus Mechanic, effective August
25, 2006, at the rate of $22.55 per hour. Mr. Griglione is
assigned to Transportation replacing Jim Drespling.
NOTE: Mr. Griglione is being hired pending completion of
his pre-employment paperwork.
9.
Aaron Cylinder, Custodian, effective August 25, 2006, at
the rate of $13.14 per hour. Mr. Cylinderis assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Paula Trusty
who was reassigned.
10.
Steven Diestelhorst, Personal Instructional Assistant,
effective August 28, 2006, at the rate of $12.81 per hour.
Mr. Diestelhorst is assigned to Penncrest High School.
NOTE: Mr. Diestelhorst is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
11.
MaryEllen MacDonald, Part Time Food Service Worker,
effective August 28, 2006 at the rate of $8.35 per hour.
Ms. MacDonald is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
12.
Mark Scaperotto, Custodian, effective August 25, 2006,
at the rate of $13.14 per hour. Mr. Scaperotto is assigned
to Penncrest High School replacing Daniel Beard who
resigned. NOTE: Mr. Scaperotto is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional (continued)
13.
Forrest Durnell, Custodian, effective August 25, 2006, at
the rate of $13.14 per hour. Mr. Durnell is assigned to
Media Elementary School replacing William Hilton who
resigned. NOTE: Mr. Durnell is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
14.
James Ashton, Custodian, effective August 25, 2006, at
the rate of $13.14 per hour. Mr. Ashton is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Vernon Smith who
resigned. NOTE: Mr. Ashton is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
15.
Gina Kateusz, Personal Instructional Assistant, effective
August 28, 2006, at the rate of $12.81 per hour. Ms.
Kateusz is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary School
replacing Gina Radovic who resigned.
16.
Dawn Alonso, Food Service Worker, effective August 28,
2006, at the rate of $8.45 per hour. Ms. Alonso is
assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms. Alonso is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
17.
Larry Owens, Personal Instructional Assistant, effective
August 28, 2006, at the rate of $12.81 per hour. Mr.
Owens is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary. NOTE: Mr.
Owens is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
18.
Kenneth Woodward, Substitute Bus Driver, effective
August 28, 2006, at the rate of $18.55 per hour. Mr.
Woodward is assigned to the Transportation Department.
NOTE: Mr. Woodward is being hired pending completion
of his pre-employment paperwork.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional (continued)
3.
19.
John Collins, Custodian, effective August 28, 2006 at the
rate of $13.64 per hour. Mr. Collins will be assigned to
Penncrest High School 3rd shift replacing Randy
Norsworthy who resigned. NOTE: Mr. Collins is being
hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
20.
Ron Baldino, Acting Maintenance Supervisor, July 1,
2006 through December 31, 2006 with a monthly stipend
of $500.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
Kristin Connell from .6 Title I to .5 Kindergarten, Media
Elementary, effective August 28, 2006, at an annual
salary of $35,775.
2.
Kathleen Durant from .4 Title I to .5 Kindergarten, Media
Elementary, effective August 28, 2006, at an annual
salary of $30,978.
3.
Lisa Hooven, from .5 Kindergarten Teacher to 1.0
Kindergarten Teacher, Media Elementary, effective
August 28, 2006.
4.
Enoch Stevenson from .8 Latin Teacher to 1.0 Latin
Teacher, effective August 28, 2006.
5.
Sue Williamson from 1.0 Elementary Teacher to 1.0 AGP
Teacher, effective August 28, 2006. Ms. Williamson will
be assigned to Media and Glenwood Elementary
schools.
6.
Tracey Fritch from .5 to .6 Literacy Coach effective
August 28, 2006 at an annual salary of $34,637.
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A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change (continued)
7.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel
to change from Summer Maintenance to Substitute
Maintenance:
Matthew Beck
Kevin Coleman
Nick Cresta
Kristofer Grossi
b.
c.
Michael Gurecki
William McMenamin
Rob Lorenz
William Preddy
Connor McCormick Charles Riley
Nichole McLaughlin
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Sharon Smith requests an unpaid leave of absence for
the purpose of child rearing, effective August 22, 2006
through January 26, 2007.
2.
Maria Cocola requests an unpaid leave of absence for
the purpose of child rearing, effective August 29, 2006
through January 26, 2007.
Degree Advancement
1.
Recommend Board recognize the following personnel for
degree advancement and adjust their salaries
accordingly effective August 28, 2006:
Angela Beaudry
Jonathan Boyle
Donna Butler
Dorothee Diaz
Lindsay Groy
Adrienne Kutney
Elizabeth Matlock
Catherine Poulos
Robert Simpson
Dana Sudall
Lori Travers
Courtney Williams
Nancy Going
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TO:
Master’s
Master’s
Master’s +40
Permanent Certification
Master’s
Master’s plus 20
Master’s
Master’s +20
Master’s +20
Master’s plus 20
Permanent Certification
Master’s +20
Master’s +40
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
d.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Athletic Supplemental contracts effective July 1,
2006. See Attachment L in Official Legislative Minutes of
August 24, 2006.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts effective
July 1, 2006. See Attachment L in Official Legislative
Minutes of August 24, 2006.
3.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts
effective July 1, 2006. See Attachment L in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Athletic Supplemental contracts effective
July 1, 2006. See Attachment L in Official Legislative
Minutes of August 24, 2006.
5.
Recommend Board approval of the following personnel to
supervise Saturday Detention at the rate of $24.47 per
hour:
Lorraine Bury
Susan Coates
Lindsay Groy
Felicia Quinzi
Sharon Sweeney
6.
Patty Jackson, Intramural Instructor, Glenwood
Elementary, for the 2005-2006 school year at the rate of
$18.90 per hour.
7.
LaVerne Motley, Elementary and Secondary Library
Coordinator for the 2006-2007 school year at the annual
salary of $ 5,200.
8.
Gail Diksa, World Language Coordinator for the 20062007 school year at the annual salary of $5,200.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
d.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
9.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel
to serve as New Teacher Mentors for the 2006-2007
school year at the annual salary of $980:
Crystal Grace Green
Sue Hendrixson
Karen Venuto
Nancy Fitzgerald
Patrick Murphy
Carol Shapiro
Robin Smith
Todd Brown
Sue Knipel
Candace Krautzel (.5)
Tonya Melchior
Megan Ostien
Katherine White (.5)
Suzanne Yanchek
Thomas Durant
Theresa Long
Laura Mauraldo
Ed Somers
Glenwood
Indian Lane
Indian Lane
Media
Media
Media
Media
Springton
Springton
Springton
Springton
Springton
Springton
Springton
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
10.
Deborah Ney, Elementary Chorus, Glenwood Elementary
for the 2006-2007 school year at the annual salary of
$1,088.
11.
Keith Sharp, Art Club, Glenwood Elementary for the
2006-2007 school year at the annual salary of $408.
12.
Recommend Board approval of the attached list of
Building Coordinators for the 2006-2007 school year at
the annual salary of $2,600. See Attachment M in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
e.
Salary Correction
1.
The following personnel salaries were incorrectly report
on the June Board. The correct salary should be:
Julia Friegden
Karen Battista
Sharon McClaskey
Elizabeth Lutz
Mark Paikoff
Susan Ford
Patricia Sangillo
Diane Stern
Andrew Ikeler
Susan Miller
Michael Mohring
Jason Ritter
Jennifer Tareila
Shari Krause
Lisa Weikel
Rebecca McGeehan
Kathleen Bielli
Nancy Going
Eva Thomas
Carleen Megow
Christa Consadene
David Harple
f.
$58,294
$28,355
$28,355
$78,009
$82,948
$46,114
$46,114
$63,643
$41,988
$92,096
$41,988
$41,988
$54,865
$54,865
$42,762
$52,674
$52,674
$85,827
$47,042
$52,674
$59,037
$84,070
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
will be attending Penncrest High School.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William
Montgomery
None
Jeffrey Pettit
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B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Men’s Basketball Team – St. Joseph’s University
2.
Penncrest High School Football Camp – West Chester University
3.
Penncrest High School Wrestling Camp – Lock Haven University
4.
Penncrest High School Cheerleading Camp
5.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad
6.
Penncrest Women’s Volleyball Camp
Mr. Pettit moved and Mr. Shoemaker seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 9
1.
Penncrest Men’s Basketball Team – St. Joseph’s University
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to St.
Joseph’s University for the Men’s Basketball Team Preseason
Conditioning and Team Building.
2.
Penncrest High School Football Camp – West Chester
University
Further resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to
West Chester University for Football Camp.
3.
Penncrest High School Wrestling Camp – Lock Haven
University
Further resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to Lock
Haven University for Wrestling Camp.
4.
Penncrest High School Cheerleading Camp – Greeley, PA
Further resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to
Greeley, PA for Cheerleading Camp.
5.
Penncrest Science Olympiad – Canadensis, PA
Further resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to
Canadensis, PA, for the Science Olympiad team.
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6.
Penncrest Women’s Volleyball Camp
Further resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to High
View, West Virginia for Women’s Volleyball Camp.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
C.
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato,Thomas Shoemaker,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Montgomery
William Campbell
Calendar Change
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 10
Resolve, that the Board approve the 2006-2007 Calendar change.
See Attachment D in official Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Montgomery, William Campbell
None
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D.
Policy Review
1.
Policy #105.1 Curriculum Review by Parents and Students – First
Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Curriculum Review by Parents
and Students Policy. See Attachment E in Official Legislative
Minutes of August 24, 2006.
2.
Policy #106 Course Guides – First Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Course Guides Policy. See
Attachment F in Official Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006.
3.
Policy #108 Adoption of Textbooks – First Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Adoption of Textbooks Policy.
See Attachment G in Official Legislative Minutes of August 24,
2006.
4.
Policy #111 Lesson Plans – First Reading
See Attachment H in Official Legislative Minutes of August 24,
2006.
5.
Policy #126 Class Size/Faculty Staffing – First Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Class Size/Faculty Staffing
Policy. See Attachment I in Official Legislative Minutes of August
24, 2006
6.
Policy #214 Class Rank – First Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Class Rank Policy. See
Attachment J in Official Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006.
7.
Policy #217 Graduation Requirements – First Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Graduation Requirements
Policy. See Attachment K in Official Legislative Minutes of August
24, 2006.
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ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
E.
Addendum – Personnel
Mr. Montgomery moved and Mr. Shoemaker seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 11
1.
Terminations
a.
Non-Instructional
1.
2.
Rita Larkin, Food Service, retirement, effective
September 1, 2006.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
1.
Angela Whitsett Gilbert, Director of Teaching and
Learning Elementary, effective August 25, 2006, at an
annual salary of $120,640. Dr. Gilbert received
Bachelor’s Degree from Duquesne University, her two
Master’s Degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and
St. Joseph’s University and her Doctorate from Widener
University. She comes to us from the School District of
Philadelphia where she served as a Central Administrator
for three years and Principal for nine years. She is
assigned to the Education Center replacing Susan
Golder. NOTE: Dr. Gilbert is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Katherine Andreola, 5th Grade Teacher, effective August
22, 2006, at an annual salary of $45,894, Master’s/Step
3. Ms. Andreola received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Georgetown University and her Master’s Degree from the
University of Pennsylvania. She is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary replacing Kim Regan who resigned. NOTE:
Ms. Andreola is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
Non-Instructional
1.
Rita Marie Mueller, Personal Instructional Assistant,
effective August 28, 2006, at the rate of $12.81 per hour.
Ms. Mueller is assigned to Glenwood Elementary. NOTE:
Ms. Mueller is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
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b.
3.
Non-Instructional (cont’d)
2.
Melissa Sabatino, Title Reading Tutor for the 2006-2007
school year at the rate of $14.00 per hour. Ms. Sabatino
is assigned to Media Elementary School.
3.
Kathleen Hogan, Reading Tutor for the 2006-2007 school
year, at the rate of $14.00 per hour. Ms. Hogan is
assigned to Media Elementary School.
General
a.
Salary Change
1.
Erika Powell, from $41,794, Bachelor’s/Step 1 to
$45,294, Master’s/Step 1.
b.
Degree Advancement
1.
Recommend Board recognize the following personnel for
degree advancement and adjust their salaries
accordingly effective August 28, 2006:
Doug Gramo
c.
TO
Permanent Certificate
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Rescind the following supplemental contracts for Auste
Radzius:
Mathematics Honor Society
Freshman Class Sponsor
d.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel
to serve as New Teacher Mentors for the 2006-2007
school year at the annual salary of $980.
Nancy Gheysens, Susan Knipel, Jana Maxwell
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
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At this time, Tom Kelly made a request to the Board to adopt the following
resolution:
Grievance
Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 12
Resolve, that as a result of a Step 4 Grievance hearing held on June 29, 2006 for
Thomas Koch that the grievance be denied in accordance with the Due Process
Hearing Adjudication including the findings of fact, conclusions and adjudication
therein.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES :
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato,
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Lease Agreements – Printer/Copier/Scanner – Print Shop
2.
Maintenance Agreement – Printer/Copier – Print Shop
3.
Maintenance Agreement – Printer/Copier/Scanner – Print Shop
Mr. Shoemaker moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 13
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Lease Agreements – Printer/Copier/Scanner – Print Shop
Further resolve, that the School Board approve a five year lease
with IKON Office Solutions for an IKON 1050 printer/copier and
an IKON CCP 500 copier/scanner/printer in the amount of
$34,940.04 per year. Includes Software bundle for IKON 1050
and IKON CCP 500. Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Contract
#3610 01.
2.
Maintenance Agreement - Printer/Copier – Print Shop
Further resolve, that the School Board approve a five year
maintenance agreement with IKON Office Solutions for an IKON
1050 printer/copier. Cost per copy is $0.0038. Includes service
and supplies, except paper. Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Contract #3610-01.
3.
Maintenance Agreement - Printer/Copier/Scanner – Print Shop
Further resolve, that the School Board approve a five year
maintenance agreement with IKON Office Solutions for an IKON
CCP 500 printer/copier/scanner. Cost per copy is $0.05 Color
and $0.01 Black and White. Includes service and supplies,
except paper Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Contract #361001.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Tax Study Commission Appointment
Mr. Montgomery moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 14
Resolve, that the Board appoint the following individuals to
the 2006 Tax Study Commission:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Stacey Benson - Media
Christopher Lynch – Upper Providence
John Hanna - Middletown
Peter Quagliariello – Upper Providence
Bill Taylor - Middletown
Marc Maser - Edgmont
Don Bak - Middletown
The appointment shall be effective September 14, 2006, and the
Commission shall make a final recommendation to the
School Board on or before December 13, 2006. The Tax
Study Commission budget will not exceed $15,000.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Final 2005-2006 Tuition Rates
3.
Tentative 2006-2007 Tuition Rates
4.
Vanguard School
5.
Elwyn
6.
Child Guidance
7.
Mill Creek
8.
New Hope Academy
9.
Pathway School
10.
Change Orders
11.
Rose Tree Media School District Audit committee Chapter
12.
Rose Tree Media School District Anti Idling Policy
13.
PFM Group – Act 1 Services
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007– 15
2.
Final 2005-2006 Tuition Rates
Resolve, that the Board correct resolution 2005 -2006 #107
Final Tuition Rates as follows:
Elementary
Secondary
3.
$ 9,860.
$11,491.
Tentative 2006-2007 Tuition Rates
Further resolve, that the Board correct resolution 2005-2006 #107
Tentative Tuition Rates as follows:
Elementary $10,156
Secondary $11,156
4.
Vanguard School
Further resolve, that the Board approve four contracts with the
Vanguard School for Extended School Year (ESY) in the
amount of $5,537.55 each for a total $22,150.20.
5.
Elwyn
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Elwyn
Support services for the 2006-2007 school year in the
amount of $73,515.00.
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6.
Child Guidance
Further resolve, that the Board approve four contracts with the
Child Guidance Resource Center for Extended School Year
(ESY) in the amount of $12,880.00.
7.
Mill Creek
Further resolve, that the Board approve three contracts with the
Mill Creek School for the 2006-2007 school year in the amount
of $96,690.00.
8.
New Hope Academy
Further resolve, that the Board approve a settlement agreement
which will include tuition to New Hope Academy for
$37,000.00.
9.
Pathway School
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contracts with the
Pathway School for the 2006-2007 school year in the
amount of $62,158.00 each.
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10.
Change Orders
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following change orders:
Maintenance & Penncrest Storage Additions Project
The Fayette Group, Inc.
GC-019 $856.00 additional cost to remove 24" thick
concrete slab
GC-020 $8,020.00 additional cost to fabricate & install a 24'
wide sliding gate
Springton Lake Middle School Kitchen Renovations
The Fayette Group, Inc.
GC-001 $5,255.25 additional demolition work & drop
ceilings requested by the Food Service Department.
Goldhorn Electrical Construction, Inc.
EC-001 $1,673 Additional electrical demolition work and light
fixture installation requested by Food Service Department. Paid
by Food Service Department.
Transportation Facility
Goldhorn Electrical Construction, Inc.
EC-003 $4,907.00 relocate service transformer to
end of building use aluminum cables
Allstates Mechanical, Ltd.
M-002 $2,254.00 AHU-12 price increase due to delayed
start M-003 $679.65 - price increases for baseboard, duct &
wall heaters due to delayed start.
11.
Rose Tree Media School District Audit Committee Charter for the Year
Ending June 30, 2007
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Rose Tree Media School
District Audit Committee Charter for the Year Ending June 30, 2007.
(See Attachment N in Official Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006)
12.
Rose Tree Media School District Transportation Anti Idling Policy
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Rose Tree Media School
District Transportation Anti Idling Policy. (See Attachment O in Official
Legislative Minutes of August 24, 2006)
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13.
PFM Group – Act 1 Services
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the
PFM Group proposal for Act 1 Services in the amount of
$5,250, plus an additional fee of $1,500 plus expenses for
additional meetings.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES :
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato,
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
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C.
Financials for July
D.
Bill Lists for July
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following :
Financials
July
July
July
July
2006
2006
2006
2006
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
July
2006
General Fund Bill List
$ 1,467,211.81
July
2006
Capital Fund Bill List
$
12,921.11
July
2006
Bond Series 2003 Bill list
$
90,302.60
July
2006
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
93,325.60
July
2006
Private Purpose Trust
$
350.00
July
2006
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
4,245.43
$ 1,668,356.55
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell,
William Montgomery
None
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At this time, the Board made the following motions:
Penncrest Non-Athletic Supplementals
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to rescind the
Penncrest Non-Athletic Supplementals due to an error. (See Attachment L)
Resolution: 2006-2007 – 16
Resolve that the Board approve to rescind the Penncrest Non-Athletic
Supplementals due to an error.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, William Campbell,
William Montgomery
None
Jeffrey Pettit
Mr. Montgomery moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 17
Resolve that the Board approve the Penncrest Non-Athletic Supplementals deleting
the Community Service Coordinator position, R. Letcavage, at a salary of $1,638.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, William Campbell,
William Montgomery
None
Jeffrey Pettit
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X.
Adjournment
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Benson seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 18
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, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
___________________
Roxanne Schupp
Acting Board Secretary
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Tom Shoemaker
Resolve, that the Board accept the resignation letter from Tom
Shoemaker effective October 19, 2006. At this time, the Board
would like to present to Mr. Shoemaker a Rose Tree Media Award
for his dedication to the Rose Tree Media School District.
Background
Mr. Shoemaker was appointed to the Board in August of 1995, he
served as President in 1999 and he has been the Chairperson of
the Operations Committee.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – September 2006
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fifth graders in Mr. Sharp’s art class have made an interdisciplinary connection with their
learning in social studies. In social studies, students learn about the explorers in the 16th
century. In art class, students learned about the Renaissance time period of the 16th
century, about artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Albrecht Durer, and
about artistic inventions – such as learning to draw the figure using the correct
proportions and creating a more three-dimensional picture using perspective techniques.
For inspiration, we focused on Albrecht’s Durer’s “Self-Portrait” in which he portrays
himself close-up in a room with an open window. For our project, we depicted ourselves
looking out a window by drawing the backs of each other’s head. When finished,
students gave their drawings to the person who they were drawing. They then made
added details and a shirt. For the background, students learned how to draw a room with
perspective techniques to make it look three-dimensional. We added wood flooring or
tiles. In the window, since it is the age of exploration, students drew in their favorite mode
of transportation.
September was a month full of training as teachers prepared to implement new programs
that will better serve students. After last year’s successful use of the 100 Book Challenge
in first and second grades, the third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers learned how to run it
in their classrooms. Additionally, special education, second, and third grade teachers
were trained in how to administer the DIBELS test which will allow teachers to better
differentiate their teaching of reading skills. They also learned how to use Project READ
to systematically teach the skills needed to read and spell.
On the first day of school, classes at Glenwood started tallies for the first 100 days of
school. Whether counting up or counting down, a variety of activities and literature will be
used daily culminating in a celebration of the 100th day.
This month, Mr. Keeler & Miss Robinson began instruction in the Science Lab. They will
begin with our chemistry unit, while Mr. Davies and Miss Pinsley will begin with electricity
& magnetism. All the third grades dove into 100 Book Challenge and they are enjoying all
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the books they’re reading. Third grade students were featured on the Glenwood website
after they each took a piece of writing all the way through the writing process.
As part of Glenwood’s Back-to-School Night, library technician Kathy Cook arranged for
librarians from the Middletown Free Library to set up a table in the lobby for parents to
visit. Parents could sign up for library cards for their children and see the schedule of
special activities provided by the public library. This is a wonderful way to promote
connections between school and public libraries.
There is much singing, listening, moving and learning going on in Music class. The
children are moving to the sounds of the Peppermint Twist and the Locomotion. They are
hearing the rousing strains of a March by Sousa, or a Symphony by Beethoven. The
spirit of Glenwood is alive in the singing of our school song – “You’re a Grand Old
School.” The children enjoy making music on the new drums we purchased as a result of
our wonderful Artist in Residence, folk musician Mary Knysh – who will be drumming
throughout Glenwood the week of October 9. Stop by October 13 at 2 PM to see the
drum performance by selected Glenwood students.
Glenwood’s guidance counselor, Jennifer Masterson, will be hosting a “New Student Get
Together” in the guidance office. Students new to Glenwood will be given invitations to
eat lunch with the counselor. Here, they will have the opportunity to get to know the
counselor and other new students in their grade. Students will play a “getting to know
you” game, and will have the opportunity to ask questions about Glenwood School. Ms.
Masterson hopes this may ease the anxiety about entering into a new school environment
and may allow new friendships to blossom!
Statistically speaking, Glenwood’s fifth grade has hit a homerun! Students in Glenwood’ s
fifth grade used Ryan Howard’s homerun chase to help understand graphing and
vocabulary. Students in Ms. Andreola’s, Ms. Dano’s, Mr. Paikoff’s and Ms. Whiteman’s
classes took various statistics from Howard’s pursuit of Roger Maris and used them to
make stem-leaf plots, bar graphs and line graphs. Students also used various statistics to
define range, median, more and mean! Students also investigated the data table of Eagle
player’s weights to get further exposure to graphing and data analysis!
Fifth grade students at Glenwood joined their classmates across the district for a
celebration of the Constitution for the United States of America by attending a play at the
Media Theatre. RTM fifth graders joined children from around Delaware County to view
the play which told the story of the writing of the Constitution in 1787. The play was
performed by local high school students and allowed the children to get a glimpse into
one of the major chapters in their fifth grade social studies curriculum. A question and
answer session following the play helped students begin to gain an understanding of how
the Constitution shapes our government and legal system.
Kindergarten is busy getting to know each other and getting used to the routines. We are
working on building a team spirit atmosphere. We also are having fun dancing to the
ABC disco and listening to many fairy tales and nursery rhymes.
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The children in the physical education classes at Glenwood have given a warm welcome
to Ms. Carly Nietz, our new part-time instructor. She and Miss Kelly Duke, a student
teacher from West Chester University, are collaborating with Mrs. Jackson to plan an
exciting, productive year for the students.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The school year opened flawlessly at Indian Lane as we welcomed 435 students. We
had 17 new students who all seemed happy and right at home. Our new teachers, Jackie
Valentine and Jackie Lees, have made a positive impact on our staff.
Several teachers will be team-teaching and sharing students this year. Students will
experience different teachers in third, fourth, and fifth grades. This allows the teachers to
focus their skills and time more effectively, as well as giving the students an opportunity to
work with a different teaching style and personality.
Each grade level will meet twice a month with the principal to discuss unit planning and
common assessments. We will first focus on PSSA Assessment Anchors that were
below average, and then move onto other areas of need.
Every teacher at Indian Lane has general information about their classroom on the new
website. Terry Haskell, Instructional Technology Coordinator, has worked tirelessly to get
our teachers comfortable with this project.
Students in grades K & 1 attended an assembly on school bus safety, sponsored by the
PTG. The children loved the use of puppets to teach an important lesson about getting to
and from school safely.
We changed around our lunch times this year. Each grade level has their own specific
lunch time, with some overlap. In addition, two grade levels are going to recess before
lunch.
Indian Lane’s web site is full of information. We have received only 35 requests to send
home paper copies of our weekly Wednesday information packets.
The rest are
available on the website. In addition, our staff handbook, daily announcements, and most
memorandums are posted on a staff-only page. This has greatly reduced our use of
paper and made us more efficient.
Our DIBELS team has begun screening all K, first, second, and third grade students using
the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, as have the other elementary
schools. Results will be shared with parents and used by teachers to focus and
differentiate instruction.
We implemented a school-wide pledge that is posted in every room of the school. The
principal visited each classroom and explained the importance of the pledge and informed
the students they would all sign the pledge that hangs in their classroom. In addition,
every person in the building signed a large banner of the pledge that hangs outside the
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cafeteria.
The signing took place on Monday, September 18 to commemorate
Constitution Day. The Bobcat Pledge is listed below:
We Pledge to:
Be respectful and responsible
Offer a helping hand
Be a friend to everyone
Care about feelings
Accept differences
Tell an adult
Stand up for what’s right
Our annual Back to School Nights were held on September 13 and 14. Nearly 95% of our
parents attended seemed to appreciate the information they received from the teachers.
The welcome addresses by the principal and PTG president were delivered live, via our
closed circuit television system, in order to save time. Mrs. Terry Haskell, our
Instructional Technology Coordinator, also demonstrated how to navigate our web site.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The opening of school went extremely well. Channel 10 reporter Jamison Euller, a
Penncrest graduate, documented the rainy first day by interviewing some of our parents
and their children as they arrived for a fabulous first day.
We are finding that our new block schedule is extremely teacher and student friendly.
Large blocks of uninterrupted instructional time and time for collaboration across a grade
level are welcome changes. The block schedule is a gift to our instructional program. The
12 day rotation is not as complex as it seems to some and the predictability of a daily
schedule is helpful.
During the first week, Mrs. Kotch met with all students to review the school handbook. We
ask that every family read and become familiar with the information that is included. Our
physical education teachers review safe use of playground equipment with every class.
Most playground accidents occur due to improper use of equipment. It is best to be
proactive. We also had our first fire drill and bus evacuation drill and will continue to
practice a range of safety and emergency procedures.
Our guidance counselor, Mrs. Jean McPheeters does an excellent job of working with our
new students. She meets with them in small groups and escorts them around the school
to “meet and greet” important people like our school secretaries, nurse and custodial staff.
The children practice introducing themselves which is a great introduction to our school
expectation of appropriate social behavior.
We are finding that the transition planning that we did last spring has really paid off.
“Redistricted” students appeared to be confident, happy and well informed from the very
first day. Families who found “Welcome to Media” signs on their front lawns are still
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talking about them. Our PTG president personally went to the home of every new student
to “plant” a welcome sign.
In the opening weeks, we held our first PTG meeting, hosted a well attended Back to
School Night, celebrated August and September birthdays at our monthly “Birthday
Bash,” had Picture Day, and invited new families to a PTG sponsored pizza party. It has
been busy.
Teachers met over the summer to review the new Houghton Mifflin reading materials. The
new program includes many useful resources including a large supply of leveled readers
to use during small group instruction. The teachers were able to use this time to start
planning how to integrate the new Houghton Mifflin program and the 100 Book Challenge
program. They were also able to discuss how to incorporate our small reading group
instruction into our core extension time.
Teachers participated in a PSSA Math Workshop this summer. Media teachers Claire
McGeehan and Sue Williamson carried on the work that was initiated by Norm Kelly and
a group of Media teachers during the 2005-2006 school year. The participants set goals
for 2006-2007 and worked as a grade level team on correlating the math text with
assessment anchors, creating a bank of sample problems and analyzing 2005-2006
scores. The work completed over the summer was shared with all grade 3-5 teachers on
“Opening Day.” Kudos to Mrs. McGeehan and Mrs. Williamson and all who participated.
Our assessment schedule has started with the administration of D.I.B.E.L.S. (Dynamic
Indicator of Basic Early Literacy Skills) to students in kindergarten - grade 3. Our
instructional support teachers are organizing and training our screening administration
team. It gives us excellent information for planning instruction.
Rose Tree Media has a new structure for planning and monitoring literacy instruction. It is
called The Literacy Council which is being chaired by Maria Kotch, Tracey Fritch (literacy
coach), and Helen Conahan (consultant). Our first meeting was on September 20. The
focus on literacy initiatives at the elementary level is welcomed and appropriate.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The first grade teachers met and worked together to create a parent brochure for
distribution on Back to School Night. The brochure explains our standards-based
curriculum, materials used for instruction and the means by which students’ learning will
be assessed. We hope this brochure makes our district and grade level goals clear to the
parents and, therefore, cultivates partnerships which will enrich the education of our
students.
Second grade read an "on grade level" story called The Story of our Constitution with an
accompanying activity sheet. The students created a Class Constitution to tie in the
theme of following rules/laws. In addition, the students developed a Webquest that the
children do in the computer lab on www.usconsitution.net.
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In September, Rose Tree Elementary grade five students learned about the web of
relationships that link organisms to one another and their natural environment. They did
this by creating a model of an ecosystem, consisting of an aquarium and terrarium. First,
they set up their terrarium with soil, seeds, gravel, twigs and leaf matter. After nurturing
their seeds for several days, students began to apply science skills, such as
prediction, observation, and detailed record keeping. They organized and compiled their
information in a notebook, known as their "Field Guide." Students enjoyed their
investigations and plan to tackle water environments next.
In art classes students created art relating to their Language Arts curriculum. Fifth and
first grade created mixed media portraits. Fourth grade learned about Reading-born
graffiti artist Kei Haring and made action Pop Art figures in bold, bright primary and
secondary colors. Third grade took a trip way back in their Time Machine to learn about
petroglyphs and created their own rock art. Second grade's first stop on their Passport to
Art was India, where they learned about the tradition of hanging welcome banners, called
Torans, over the main entrance to the home. Students created their own Torans to
welcome back fellow students and staff as we celebrate the beginning of a new school
year. There is always something exciting going on in the Art Room. Check out the
student work in the hallway and feel free to stop by to see the work in progress in room
304.
September has been exciting and challenging in the Rose Tree Library, as we have been
trying to get used to our new schedule. Fourth and fifth graders have begun embarking
on a “ReferenceQuest,” a reference trivia contest that will take them through the year
learning to use various reference sources (without the aid of a computer!). Grades 1, 2,
and 3 have begun to learn some basic research skills, with the help of our wonderful new
computer projector and screen.
Kids who Read Succeed! The research shows that the amount of time that students
spend reading for fun is the key predictor of students’ academic achievement. (Gallik,
1999). 172 Rose Tree Elementary Students in grades 1-5 handed in Summer Reading
Logs during the first week of school thanks to a school-wide campaign to promote
summer reading. 144 of these students met Olympic Reading Challenges and will
receive Olympic medals, awards, and prizes during the school spirit assembly on
September 29, 2006. In Grades 4 & 5: 15 students will receive Gold Medals for reading
60 hours over the summer. 11 students will receive Silver Medals for reading 40 hours
over the summer. 28 students will receive Bronze Medals for reading 20 hours over the
summer. In Grades 1-3: 31 students will receive Gold Medals for reading 30 hours over
the summer. 21 students will receive Silver Medals for reading 20 hours over the
summer. 38 students will receive Bronze Medals for reading 10 hours over the summer.
The R.T.E.S. Summer Reading Olympics was a huge success!
From July 24 through July 28, Erin Scheivert worked on the PSSA Reading Item Content
Review Committee in Grantville, PA. Erin was selected by Data Recognition Corporation
and the Pennsylvania Department of Education to serve on this committee. The
committee spent four days reading the field test passages for grades 3 and 4 that will
appear on the 2007 PSSA. They edited, revised, and created questions for both grade
levels throughout the week. It was an exciting opportunity.
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In guidance news, new students met with Mr. Stevens during lunch to help with the
transition to a new school. The students shared with one another where they came from,
what they miss about their old school/home, who they live with, and what they enjoy so
far about Rose Tree Elementary. The students had lunch with Mr. Stevens again a week
later, but this time they invited a new friend. This further helps the adjustment to a new
school and allows Mr. Stevens (and teachers and parents) to see that children are
adjusting socially to their new school.
For the month of September, all grades will be learning cooperative games and will
practice working together as a class. Then, 1st and 2nd grade will be focusing on spatial
awareness, pathways, and locomotor movements. 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will be
participating in the Presidential Fitness Testing which consists of curl-ups, push-ups, sit &
reach, pull-ups or flexed arm hang, and the ½ mile run.
Thus far in the Accelerated Math Program, the students, have become familiar with class
expectations and procedures and have become acquainted with each other. Students
have completed appropriate inventory testing which will help target skills that are still
lacking, and teach new skills accordingly. Students in both fourth and fifth grades are
working on review packets to refresh skills in multi-digit multiplication and long division.
We will continue to review these skills this week in fourth grade. In fifth grade, we will
have a refresher of ratios, percents, and probability. After this initial review period, we will
move onto the respective fifth grade and sixth grade curriculums.
The music room at Rose Tree Elementary School is buzzing with talk of chorus and
recorder. The students are eager to start off the new year with activities such as Name
Game and Sound Carpets, as well as a Tone Color unit. The students are excited to
begin these activities with Rose Tree Elementary's new music teacher, Laura Casini. The
Recorder Ensemble and Chime Choir will begin rehearsing at the end end of September
and everyone is looking forward to the Winter Concert in December.
Breakfast Club continues this year at Rose Tree. Every morning, students are provided
the opportunity to begin their day with a nutritious breakfast and connect with friends
before starting a busy school day. Students can choose from cereal, fruit, granola bars,
juices, etc... Breakfast club is held in the art room daily from 8:30 to 9:00 AM.
Once again Rose Tree Elementary School hosted a breakfast on September 22, for the
White Horse Village residents who volunteer their time to work with students and teachers
throughout the school year. We thank them for enriching our students’ school experience
and maintaining this wonderful partnership!
“Back to School Night” was held on September 14. Many parents attended, met their
children’s teachers and learned all about the exciting and challenging standards-based
programs offered at each grade level. Teachers took this opportunity to share their high
expectations for students and their love of teaching.
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SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Springton Lake opened its doors to 950 students on September 5. Students were warmly
greeted by staff and a new “Welcome Back” banner hanging in the lobby. Our theme for
this school year is “Springton Spirit.” We are planning activities to promote spirit and
encourage even more student involvement.
We are pleased to report the number of renovations/improvements that occurred at “The
Lake” this summer. In the cafeteria: we have a new ceiling which helps with noise
reduction, new lighting, a new speaker/PA system, and all of the walls have been painted.
In the kitchen, we also have a new ceiling, new flooring, new lighting and the walls were
painted. Outside we have new curbing (front & back), and new paving in the cafeteria
parking area and the side driveways. There are also new walks to the parking area which
are now 8’ instead of 4’. The building has been completely cleaned-- walls, windows, and
desks; all floors were stripped and refinished. We also have new carpeting in the modular
classroom hallways.
Brightly colored mums were planted at the front entrance to welcome parents and all staff
wore red carnations for the Back to School Nights—September 7 for sixth grade,
September 19 for grades seven and eight and September 25 for special areas.
Springton Lake seventh graders will participate in a Constitution Day celebration at the
Media Theater on September 18th. There will be a play performed by high school
students, followed by a question and answer time about the Constitution. The Constitution
is part of the 7th grade curriculum.
Eighth Grade World History has been preparing Curriculum this summer to engage our
World History students this fall.
Opening week the students will present a symbol of
their heritage to the class. History Alive Lessons will take us to Africa, Turkey and Iraq to
learn about how archeologists find out about prehistoric societies. Classes will also
investigate the origins of the ancient site, Stone Henge.
On September 16, Constitution Day, we will be examining the United States' Constitution
and developing a class constitution for each period. Students will explore the ancient
literature, laws and maps of Mesopotamia later in September.
The impact of
Mesopotamian civilization on the modern world will also be examined. And finally the
Eighth Grade is looking forward to the Renaissance Faire trip on October 11, 2006.
Ms. Sycz’s Grade eight students are beginning the year by examining works of art
including paintings by Leonardo da Vinci and Piet Mondrian with a focus on composition.
Students will then use the elements and principles of design to create a dynamic abstract
composition. Creative thinking skills will be required since students are limited to no more
than the use of three shapes. Students will incorporate the use of balance, pattern, variety
and emphasis. Grade seven students will examine the art of portraiture examining
portraits painting by Leonardo da Vince, Ben Shahn, Vincent van Gogh and Andrew
Wyeth to see different styles and creative approaches. Students will then make a close up
drawing of a character wearing glasses creatively telling a story by the reflection in the
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glasses. Students will then use color as they learn how to create shaded areas. Grade
six students will be introduced to composition by looking at paintings the artists Edward
Charlemont and Ernst Kirchner to see how artists arrange their art work. Students will
then draw leaf shapes on paper incorporating the principles of design including balance,
pattern, and contrast. Students will learn to blend oil pastels and create watercolor
washes in the mixed medium work of art.
Mrs. Prior’s sixth graders will use linear perspective and atmospheric perspective to
create drawings that utilize the elements of art to create space. Seventh graders will be
creating compositions using their names. The project will incorporate lettering, one point
linear perspective and color and design. Eighth graders will begin the year working on
mixed media collages inspired by the work of African American artist Romare Bearden.
What a great year it will be in Mrs. Goings’ Art Classes. All students 6-8th grade have
already begun production on their first projects!! All grades will review or learn about the
Elements of Design, a basis for creating a strong composition. Eighth graders will
produce either a study based on the art work of French artist Henri Matisse or a Pop Art
project based on the work of Pennsylvania born artist, Andy Warhol. Variety is the spice
of life and they have taken charge of their work are bulldozing forward!! Seventh grade is
working hard on their Design Fish. They will show clear examples of each of the 7
Elements of Design and then move into a color theory painting. Sixth graders are also
jumping right into their assignments and enjoying the new surroundings in room 115 Art!!
With such enthusiasm, sixth graders are creating a composition with 7 shoes, each one to
represent an Element of Design!! They will be introduced to the text book, Art A Global
Pursuit , during this unit!! Please keep an eye on the hallways...beautiful things are soon
to come!!
The musicians of SLMS were greeted with our new Yamaha MIE Keyboard Lab on the
first day of school. Enthusiasm runs high as the incoming students are presented with the
opportunity to a hands-on approach of music education. Returning students give the
new technology a big "thumbs up!"
The Eighth Grade Select Chorus looks forward to singing a madrigal at the Renaissance
Faire on Wednesday, October 11th. Students will perform wearing Renaissance
costumes. Seventh and Eighth Grade Choruses are learning and reviewing voice
techniques to prepare for their concerts this year. Over 340 singers are involved in these
two groups. Sixth Grade General Music classes will be exploring musical styles from
various American cities, starting with New Orleans. In connection with the SLMS AntiBullying initiative, the Seventh Grade General Music classes are using song lyrics to
reinforce positive messages. The theme from "Friends" and James Taylor's "You've Got
a Friend" will be analyzed for content and musical form. Eighth Grade General Music
begins a year-long emphasis on "Music Through the Ages" with a cross-curriculum look at
Ancient Greek instruments and notation, and the beginnings of sound. Eighth Grade
Band, numbering 70 musicians, begins preparation for its marching/pep band season with
the "Hey Song" and "On Wisconsin." They will join the Penncrest Roaring Lions Marching
Band for several performances next month. Our SLMS Orchestra has reached a new
high for participation with over 90 students engaged in string activity. The ensemble is
under the direction of Mrs. Toni Lyons.
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LaVerne Motley served on the steering committee for the 2005 and 2006 Governor’s
Institute for Information and Literacy and Reading. This summer she also presented the
keynote address, Information Literacy and the Big6, as well as co-presenting two
additional workshops on Standards and Questioning. The program was designed to
introduce teams of elementary, middle, and high school professionals to researchedbased methods of improving student test scores. The Institute attracted about 125
participants for the week-long session at Keystone University in La Plume, Pa.
LaVerne Motley participated in a train-the-trainer session on August 7, for the Division of
School Library Services in Harrisburg. She and thirty-five other librarians were prepared
to conduct workshops entitled, Assessment Primer: The Why, What, and How. She will
offer the workshop to other school librarians in the region with the objectives of
articulating a rationale for assessment, defining assessment vocabulary, identifying
assessment tools, and developing assessment tasks. Participants will receive Act 48
credits. Gay Moyer and LaVerne Motley worked collaboratively to design a scope and
sequence chart for grades six through twelve to make it easier to track the progress of
students through their standards-based curriculum. The plan is to design one for grades
K-5 as well. Librarians Gay Moyer, LaVerne Motley and Eva Thomas were also assisted
by teachers Judie Roman and Kathy White in creating an online handbook of links to sites
that will aid students through the research process. The initial handbook is designed for
Penncrest students, but separate ones are planned for the elementary and middle school
levels. The Penncrest manual will be posted on the web and ready to use shortly.
All sixth grade students were welcomed to the SLMS Library beginning the day after
school started. Students were given a tour of the library, handouts with hours and
procedures, and a review of library material organization. Instruction will continue with a
thorough review of the use of the online catalog, understanding the information in a
MARC record, as well as basic catalog search strategies.
The SLMS Health Council has coordinated two events to offer our parents and community
members. "Shrink the Fat and Grow the Flavor"--healthy snacks and cooking
demonstration being held on Monday Sept. 25 from 6-7pm in the Springton Lake
auditorium. Country Bumpkin--Community family fun run and race day on Oct. 18th.
SLMS Health Council is coordinating this event with Middletown Township and HCI.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
On September 7, PHS celebrated the 50th anniversary of the opening of Penncrest.
During all three lunch periods students enjoyed anniversary cake. Special guest
presenters, all of them Penncrest teachers and alumni, visited the lunch periods to
present the special Penncrest 50th cake as follows: Mr. Bok Read, PHS'62, who started
7th grade at Penncrest the year it opened and whose father was a member of the Board
of School Directors that year; Mr. Carl Kriebel, PHS '76; Mr. Craig Casner, PHS '89; and
Mr. Paul DelPrato, PHS' 93. This event is the first of many celebratory activities that will
be planned to highlight this 50th anniversary year.
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Penncrest High School has nine National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. The students
will now continue in the Merit Scholarship competition. The semifinalists were identified
through their achievement on the 2005 PSAT/NMSQT. Semifinalists are the highest
scorers in each of the 50 states and represent less than one percent of each state’s high
school seniors.
The Penncrest semifinalists are: Kevin Axelrod, Sarah Evans, Victor Janmey, Randy
Kreider, Emity Moberg, Adam Papamarcos, Daniel Sprik, Lana Stern, Sarah Sunshine.
Penncrest AP Calculus students did a great job on their AP exam last spring. Out of 21
students taking the exam, nine students earned a 5, four students earned a 4, seven
students earned a 3, and one student earned a 1. Ninety-five percent of our AP Calculus
test takers passed the exam as compared with approximately sixty percent nationally.
Physical Education students started their annual conditioning program the first week of
school.
The sophomore class sponsored a back to school dance for all Penncrest students on
Friday, September 8.
Mr. Pauley's Social Studies classes attended a play at the Media Theater in honor of
Constitution Day September 17. Students then walked to the Delaware County Court
House for a presentation by Ms. Marianne Grace and Mr. Phil Damiani. Their topic was
how the U.S. Constitution applies to Delaware County. One hundred students attended
the presentation.
Social Studies teachers discussed the U.S. Constitution on Monday, September 18 in
their social studies classes. The topics ranged from First Amendment Rights, methods of
detecting terrorism in the U.S., how the Constitution is applied to students' personal
everyday activities.
Sarah Sunshine and Lepi Jah are planning to attend the School Board Convention in
Hershey, PA on October 11-13 as student delegates.
The athletic department opened their fall practice season with a total of 363 students
participating. On Wednesday, August 16 , the Penncrest High School football team took
part in the first ever “Lions and Colts Night.” Coaches and players from the Rose Tree
Colts and the Penncrest Lions joined together for an evening of teaching the game of
football and emphasizing the importance of academics and nutrition. The event turned
out over four hundred players, parents, and coaches.
On Friday, September 15, the Penncrest High School Athletic Department presented their
“Student Athlete Awards” to the recipients from the spring season of 2006. Students who
excelled academically as well as athletically were nominated. Student athletes who
received all central or all county awards were also recognized.
On Saturday, September 9, the varsity girl’s volleyball team hosted the Penncrest
Invitational Volleyball Tournament. The lady lions took fifth place out of twenty teams.
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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:
September 13, 2006
Subject:
September 12, 2006 - Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - 7:00 PM
Chairperson: Bill Campbell
____________________________________________________________________________
In attendance: Bill Campbell, Thomas Shoemaker, Jeffrey Pettit, Veronica Barbato,
Stacey Benson, Nancy Mackrides, Nancy Fronduti, Bill Montgomery
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Harry Protzmann, Sharon Learn
1. Act 1
Tax Study Commission (TSC) was appointed at the August Legislative Meeting.
The District’s web site has information regarding Act 1 and the TSC. Additional
information will be added as the process continues.
TSC meetings are open to the public and will be published in local newspapers as
well as on the web site and cable channel. The first TSC meeting will be held on
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 6:30 PM in the Education Center Board Room.
Follow Up: This topic will remain on the Finance Committee Agenda. PSBA is
selling copies of the pamphlet Act 1: Taxpayer Relief Act. Ten copies will be
ordered for the Finance Committee.
2. 2007 – 2008 General Fund and Capital Funds Budgets
The Accountant, Management Systems Administrator and Chief Operations Officer
are working on the first draft of the 2007 – 2008 General Fund Budget and a
draft of a five year budget.
Follow Up: A first look at the estimated 2007 – 2008 General Fund Budget will be
discussed at the October 10, 2006 Finance Committee Meeting. The ending
balances from the 2005 – 2006 fiscal year will also be discussed at the October
meeting.
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3. School Board Policy on Expenditures
Policy 611 - Attached
Section: Finances
Title: Purchases Budgeted
Policy 611 was adopted October 26, 2001 after a thorough review by a sub
committee and then further review by the Finance Committee. The school district is
not allowed to expend more than the board approved budget. All expenditures are
reviewed by the chief operations officer to ensure compliance with board policy and
PA School Code
Follow Up: The Committee requested copies of additional policies that cover
purchasing. Also, the Technology Director will present summer purchasing plan at
the May and/or June Technology Committee Meeting.
4. Implementation of Benefit Allocation Systems – spring of 2006
The implementation of the BAS System for benefits administration was very
successful.
Anne Callahan presented a report on the implementation process.
Some statistics from the report: 1500 lives insured; 6000 individual covered
costing approximately six million dollars. Errors discovered were ½ of one percent
of total covered.
5. Energy Policy
The Superintendent of Schools requested an Energy Management Plan be sure
every effort is made to conserve energy while exercising sound financial
management. Harry Protzmann will fill the role of energy manager. The draft policy
includes the exact times the heating and cooling systems will turn on and turn off.
All employees are expected to be involved in the success of the energy plan. The
draft policy will be shared with administrators with a request for feedback.
Action: A first draft of the Energy Policy will be on the September, 2006 Legislative
Agenda.
The next Finance committee Meeting will be on October 10, 2006, 8:00 PM
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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
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Sharon A. Learn, Chief Operations Officer
Date:
September 13, 2006
Subject:
Minutes – September 12, 2006 Operations Committee Meeting,
8:00 PM
Chairperson: Tom Shoemaker
In attendance: Thomas Shoemaker, Bill Campbell, Jeffrey Pettit,
Veronica Barbato, Stacey Benson, Nancy Mackrides, Nancy Fronduti,
Bill Montgomery. Linda Fox
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Harry Protzmann, Sharon Learn
1. Penncrest High School - Chemical Storage Room
The Safety Committee noted concerns in the high school chemical
storage room. Mr. Protzmann inspected the area and developed a
list of recommendations with an estimated cost of $100,000 to
$125,000.
Follow Up: Proposals for engineering services will be solicited. This topic
will be on the October 10, 2006, Committee Meeting Agenda.
2. Springton Lake Middle School – Swimming Pool
The underground penetration studies along with observations and
inspections have been completed by Pennoni and Mr. Protzmann.
Follow Up: Pennoni will be asked to prepare a comprehensive report on
their findings. The will also be asked to give recommendation whether to
open the pool for use until a plan of repair or replacement has been
determined.
3.
Media Elementary School – Masonry Wall
Masonry Wall Restoration bid opening was held on June 12, 2006. Ten
bids were received.
The bid was awarded to Premier Building
Restoration, Inc. in the amount of $61,895. Premier did a fine job; the
2006 summer work is nearly complete.
Mr. Protzmann requested a
change order in the amount of $45,010 for additional restoration work on
the State Street side of the building. He also requested and received
permission to prepare the bid specifications and receive bids on the
remainder of the project.
Action: The change order will be on the September 28th Legislative
agenda.
4. Indian Lane Elementary School -- Rose Tree Soccer Club
The Rose Tree Soccer Club requested permission to place a storage shed
on the lower Indian Lane field. The club will place the shed in a
designated area and will provide the lock combination to the School
Principal so the nets can be used during the school day (physical
education class). The contents of the shed will be PVC nets and water
based field paint. This project has been reviewed and approved by the
School Principal, Maintenance Director and the Athletic Director.
Action: This item will be on the September 28th Legislative agenda
including a stipulation for necessary approval from Middletown Township.
5. Indian Lane Elementary School - Courtyard Proposal
The Indian Lane PTG requested permission to landscape the Norm Kelly
Memorial Courtyard. The estimated budget is $17,000. The attached
document depicts the layout of the proposed courtyard. The Principal,
Facility Foreman and District Engineer agree with the plan.
Action: This item will be on the September 28th Legislative agenda
including a stipulation for necessary approval from Middletown Township.
6. Penncrest High School - PA for Athletic Stadium – Update
At this point there is no progress. This is the first the Athletic Director
heard about the PA system because of the transition in the athletic
director’s office. The Committee members remember granting permission
for the PA system when it was requested by a former AD.
Follow Up: Mr. D’Antonio will research the cost of the PA system best
suited for the football stadium. This item will be on the October 10, 2006
committee agenda.
7. Architectural Services
Hayes Large and Don Bonnett Associates submitted proposals for
architectural services. The committee has agreed to accept the Bonnett
proposal in the amount of $8,800
Action: This item will be on the September 28th Legislative agenda.
8.
Executive Session – Personnel and Real Estate
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
September 20, 2006
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – September 12, 2006
Board Members in attendance: Stacey Benson, Chair, Veronica Barbato, William
Campbell, Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
Jeffrey Pettit, Thomas Shoemaker
Also in attendance: Anne Callahan
I.
Review of Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Anne Callahan reviewed the items to be placed on the agenda for the
legislative meeting on September 28, 2006. Additional items will be
added prior to the final agenda being sent to the Board of School
Directors on September 22, 2006. Two such items will be the ADSUP II
Agreement and the Administrative Assistants/ Confidential Secretaries
Agreement.
Action: All items will be placed on the agenda for a vote of the full
Board on September 28, 2006.
II.
Report on the On-Line Interview Process
Mrs. Callahan reported on the implementation of the On-line Preliminary
Professional Interview system which went live in May 2006. We have
completed our first hiring season using the interview system. While
there were a few technical problems to work out, all in all the system
seems to be working well. It is saving a great deal of man hours in the
screening process while allowing for a more uniform screening process.
In addition, the interview system gives every candidate the opportunity
to have an interview.
III.
Policy Review – Policy #126, Class Size/Faculty Staffing
Policy #126, Class Size/Faculty Staffing, appeared on the agenda of the
legislative meeting of August 24, 2006, for a first reading. Board
members requested that the policy be brought to the Personnel
Committee for a review prior to a second reading and approval. After
review, the committee agreed to have the item placed on the agenda of
September 28, 2006.
Action: Policy #126, Class Size/Faculty Staffing, will be placed on the
agenda of the legislative meeting of September 28, 2006, for a second
reading and approval.
IV.
Executive Session
An executive session was held to discuss matters of personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on Tuesday, October
10, 2006, at 7 PM, in the Education Center Board Room.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.565-5317
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
From:
Valerie Burnett
Date:
September 6, 2006
Subject:
September 5, 2006 Pupil Services Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Veronica Barbato
Valerie Burnett, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services
Board members in Attendance: Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato,
Bill Campbell, Bill Montgomery, Stacy Jackson Benson, Jeff Pettit, Tom Shoemaker,
Linda Fox
Also in attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Valerie Burnett, Pat Barta, Sandy ShackladyWhite, Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Patti Linden, Ralph Harrison, Ken Batchelor, Steve
Taylor, Meg Barney
Proposal for Alternative Education Program
Dr. Burnett, Ralph Harrison and Ken Batchelor presented data on at risk students at
Penncrest High School as well as drop out data for the past four years. In addition to the
drop out data, Dr. Burnett reviewed the cost of serving students though homebound
instruction and our existing alternative education options. Through studying the need for
alternative education services and available space, it was discovered that the owners of
the Granite Run Mall, The Simon Group, have a foundation to serve at risk children in
alternative education programs located within their malls. After visiting two existing
“mall schools” in Pittsburgh and Ohio, we believe partnering with the Simon Youth
Foundation will provide us with a viable alternative education program that is also more
cost effective than our existing options which average more than $26,000 per student
per year.
Simon Youth Foundation will donate the retail space, provide the contractors for the
build out and provide one third of the build out costs. In addition, they will assist us in
securing an additional third of the costs through community based donations. With the
Board’s approval this evening, we will undertake the next steps in reviewing all aspects
of the project, including actual costs, timelines, contracts and expectations. We will
approach the district’s architect about planning the build out for the space as well.
Trips
FYI- The volleyball team had submitted a request for an overnight trip on August 26,
and 27th but have decided not to attend due to the cost.
Aide Request
Dr. Barta submitted a request for a student who moved in with an IEP that included a
1:1 personal care assistant. All such requests are approved with the understanding that
the IEP team will work with the parent to secure access funding to provide offsetting
revenue.
ACTION: Approval will be on the September 2006 Legislative Agenda
Contracts
Dr. Burnett presented several contracts for approval. They will appear as resolutions on
the September legislative agenda.
NHS Autism School will provide educational services for an Elwyn Student. The contract
costs for Tuition, an individual aide, and related services will not exceed $50,400. The
full cost plus transportation will be billed to the home district along with administrative
fees.
ACTION: Approval will be on the September 2006 Legislative Agenda
Release for a student, the district will reimburse for services Dr. Patrick Elliot and
amount not to exceed $30,000 for an alternative autism program including tuition,
applied behavior analysis services, an individual aide, related services and case
management.
ACTION: Approval will be on the September 2006 Legislative Agenda
Mercy Rehab Physical Therapy Services provides a contracted physical therapist
district wide for students who require such services according to their IEP. The cost is
$60.32 per hour.
ACTION: Approval will be on the September 2006 Legislative Agenda
Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) will provide contracted Occupational Therapist at
Rose Tree Elementary School for the 2006-2007 school year to serve students who
require such services according to their IEP. The cost is $64.00 per hour.
ACTION: Approval will be on the September 2006 Legislative Agenda
Ann Haslanger provides coordination of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) at
Penncrest High School for an annual cost of $36,109.00.
ACTION: Approval will be on the September 2006 Legislative Agenda
Dr. Robert F. Sing provides physicals for high school and elementary students as well
as consultation services for the district’s health services. His contract is for $25,578.00.
Students are charged $20.00 per sports physical which provides offsetting revenue for
this contract.
ACTION: Approval will be on the September 2006 Legislative Agenda
Dr. Peter N. Christie provides physicals this contract for Springton Lake students,
district custodians, and bus drivers. His contract is for $18,258. Students are charged
$20.00 per sports physical which provides offsetting revenue for this contract. Bus driver
physicals are billed at 45.00 each.
ACTION: Approval will be on the September 2006 Legislative Agenda
Kate Phelan Williams provides dental hygiene services to students in our public and
non-public schools. Her annual contract is for $2,000.
ACTION: Approval will be on the September 2006 Legislative Agenda
Anthony Goldsmith provides mental health services for students with emotional
disabilities as required by IDEA at Penncrest High School. His contract is not to exceed
$10,000.
ACTION: Approval will be on the September 2006 Legislative Agenda
The next Pupil Services Committee meeting will be held October 3, 2006 at 7:00 PM.
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Dr. Steve Taylor, Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary
DATE:
September 6, 2006
RE:
September 5, 2006, Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Stacey Benson, William Campbell,
Linda Fox, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit, Tom Shoemaker
Also in Attendance: Meg Barney, Angela Gilbert, Denise Kerr, Patricia Linden,
Anthony Lombardo, Steve Taylor
P.S.S.A. Update
Dr. Lombardo, Assessment Specialist and Data Analyst, presented an update on this
year’s PSSA scores. Dr. Lombardo informed the Board about the scores for each
building, the trends for each grade level over the past few years, and the performance of
sub-groups at each level. Scores from Rose Tree Media students were compared with
counterparts in the county, region, and state. Following this presentation, Dr. Kerr and
Dr. Taylor analyzed the results, stressing the need for improvement in a number of
areas. At a subsequent meeting, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Gilbert will go over the efforts being
taken to improve scores in specific areas.
Policy Revisions
Dr. Taylor presented and explained proposed revisions to a number of Board policies
related to Teaching & Learning. The following policies will go forward for a second
reading: 105.1 (Curriculum Review by Parents and Students), 106 (Course Guides), 111
(Lesson Plans), 126 (Class Size/Faculty Staffing), 214 (Class Rank), and 217
(Graduation Requirements). The Board will undertake further discussion on Policy 108
(Adoption of Textbooks), with a focus on the Board’s role in evaluating proposed
textbooks.
Classroom Use of The Misfits
Dr. Jeuell and Dr. Taylor updated the Board on the proposed classroom use of the
summer reading book The Misfits. They shared with the Board a set of proposed
questions for discussion of the key issues and themes of the book, which relate to name
calling and creating a nurturing school community. They also described the types of
activities that teachers will employ in reviewing, discussing, and evaluating the book.
Following this presentation, the Board requested a report later in the year on the antibullying efforts at Springton Lake, including any data on students’ and teachers’
reactions to The Misfits.
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:
September 8, 2006
Subject:
September 5, 2006, Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Mackrides
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
Board Members in attendance: Nancy Fronduti, Tom Shoemaker, Jeff Pettit, Veronica
Barbato, Linda Fox, Bill Campbell, Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden, Ron Harris, Kim McCann-Roller, Anthony
Lombardo, Meg Barney
Professional Development, Incentives, and Classroom Instruction
After a review of the article, Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants, by Marc Prensky, Patti Linden
explained the incentives offered to teachers this summer through workshops and the
accountability process that will be in place as a follow up procedure. The e-Tools for Classroom
Instruction workshop drew 13 secondary participants who will receive a Mimio capture bar and
projector for their classroom. The teachers spent three days learning and exploring how to
effectively use web-based instructional tools and work from their teacher web pages. In addition
to this incentive based workshop, all K- 12 teachers were also offered the opportunity to apply
for use of a classroom projector. The application process is web based, and as of this date, 56
teachers had applied for the 40 available projectors. This success rate demonstrates the
enthusiasm that teachers have for more hardware in their classrooms to assist them in delivering
effective instruction to their “digital native” students.
Capital Fund Expenditures
We reviewed summer purchases from the Capital Fund budget, and based on the discussion by
the Board of Directors, technology purchases from this fund will need to be discussed at
committee meetings first. Patti Linden will check with Sharon Learn about the procedures that
have been past practice for other Capital Fund purchases.
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 3, at 9:00 p.m. in the Education Center Board Room
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
September 5, 2006
September 12, 2006
September 28, 2006
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel
at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Informational Session of October 26, 2006, at Springton
Lake Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
Policy Review
1.
Policy #105.1–Curriculum Guides– Second Read and
Approval.
Resolve, that the Board approve the Curriculum Guides
Policy.
Background
This policy was discussed at the August Informational
Session and the September Committee Meeting. See
Attachment A.
2.
Policy #106 – course Guides - Second read and Approval.
Resolve, that the Board approve the Course Guides Policy.
Background
This policy was discussed at the August Informational
Session and the September Committee Meeting. See
Attachment B.
3.
Policy #111 – Lesson Plans – Second Read and Approval.
Resolve, that the Board approve the Lesson Plans Policy.
Background
This policy was discussed at the August Informational
Session and the September Committee Meeting. See
Attachment C.
4.
Policy #126 – Class Size/Faculty Staffing – Second Read
and Approval
Resolve, that the Board approve the Class Size/Faculty
Staffing Policy.
Background
This policy was discussed at the August Informational
Session and the September Committee Meeting. See
Attachment D.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
Policy Review (continued)
5.
Policy #214 – Class Rank – Second Read and Approval
Resolve, that the Board approve the Class Rand Policy.
Background
This policy was discussed at the August Information Session
and the September Committee Meeting. See Attachment E.
6.
Policy #217 – Graduation requirement - Second Read and
Approval
Resolve, that the
Requirement Policy.
Board
approve
the
Graduation
Background
This policy was discussed at the august Information session
and the September Committee Meeting. See Attachment F.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
Norman Kelly, Deceased, August 25, 2005.
Background
Norm Kelly began teaching at Glenwood Elementary
in September, 1969 and continued through June,
1992 when he moved to Indian Lane Elementary.
Norm provided our district with 37 years of
outstanding, dedicated service. He will be missed.
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Anne Antonelli, Food Service Worker, Resignation,
effective September 1, 2006.
2.
Christopher Carbo, Support Staff II, Resignation,
effective August 22, 2006.
3.
Dawn Carroll, Support Staff II, Resignation, effective
September 1, 2006.
4.
Kathryn Hajjar, Support Staff II, Resignation, effective
August 20, 2006.
5.
Thomas Koch, Bus Driver, Termination, effective
August 27, 2006.
6.
Calperta Scott, Support Staff II, Resignation, effective
August 21, 2006.
7.
Margaret Wilkins, Food Service Worker, Retirement,
effective September 1, 2006.
8.
Barbara Stalford, Retirement, effective October 1,
2006.
9.
Barbara House, .2 Music Teacher, Furlough,
position eliminated effective August 28, 2006.
IX.
New Business
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Robin
McCarthy,
Long
Term
Substitute
Health/Physical
Education
Teacher,
effective
September 5, 2006, at an annual salary of $41,794,
Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. McCarthy received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. She
is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School
replacing Stephanie Baumgardner who is on leave.
NOTE: Ms. McCarthy is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Randy
Mileto,
.4
Long
Term
Substitute
Health/Physical
Education
Teacher,
effective
September 5, 2006, at an annual salary of $41,794,
Bachelor’s/Step 1, to be prorated at 40%. Mr. Mileto
received his Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester
University. He is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School replacing Tonya Melchior. NOTE: Mr. Mileto is
being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
3.
Michael Reese, Long Term Substitute Special
Education Social Studies Teacher, effective
September 5, 2006, at an annual salary of $45,294,
Master’s/Step 1. Mr. Reese received his Bachelor’s
Degree from West Chester University and his
Master’s Degree from Cabrini College. He is assigned
to Penncrest High School for the 1st semester
replacing Marie Castellan who is on sabbatical.
NOTE: Mr. Reese is being hired pending completion
of his pre-employment paperwork.
4.
Julie Small, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher, effective September 5, 2006, at an annual
salary of $41,974, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. Small
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Millersville
University. She is assigned to Glenwood Elementary
replacing Maria Cocola who is on leave. NOTE: Ms.
Small is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
5.
Richard Dunlap, Interim Principal, Glenwood
Elementary, effective August 28, 2006 to September
15, 2006, at the rate of $400 per day.
IX.
New Business
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
2.
Linda Bendak, Assistant Food Service Coordinator,
effective September 11, 2006, at the rate of $9.80 per
hour. Ms. Bendak is assigned to the Education
Center. NOTE: Ms. Bendak is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
Lisa Blake, Support Staff II, Personal Instructional
Assistant, effective September 11, 2006, at the rate of
$12.81 per hour. Ms. Blake is assigned to Penncrest
High School replacing Kathy Hajjar who resigned.
NOTE: Ms. Blake is being hired pending completion
of her pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Jean Davis, Support Staff I, effective September 11,
2006, at the rate of $10.82 per hour. Ms. Davis is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Barbara Protesto who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Davis is
being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
4.
Joanne Goldsmith, Support Staff II, Personal
Instructional Assistant, effective September 11, 2006,
at the rate of $12.81 per hour. Ms. Goldsmith is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Florence Brown who was reassigned. NOTE: Ms.
Goldsmith is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
5.
Patricia Impagliazzo, Support Staff II, Personal
Instructional Assistant, effective September 11, 2006,
at the rate of $12.81 per hour. Ms. Impagliazzo is
assigned to Media Elementary School replacing Erin
Dougherty who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Impagliazzo is
being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
6.
Sally Phillips, Food Service Worker, effective
September 18, 2006, at the rate of $8.45 per hour.
Ms. Phillips is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School. NOTE: Ms. Phillips is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
IX.
New Business
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional (continued)
7.
Nicholas Polidori, Substitute Bus Driver, effective
September 5, 2006, at the rate of $18.55 per hour.
Mr. Polidori is assigned to the Transportation
Department. NOTE: Mr. Polidori is being hired
pending
completion
of
his
pre-employment
paperwork.
8.
Christina Raymond, Support Staff I, effective
September 11, 2006, at the rate of $10.82 per hour.
Ms. Raymond is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary
replacing Jean Claycomb who resigned. NOTE: Ms.
Raymond is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
9.
Cynthia Taddeo, Support Staff II, Personal
Instructional Assistant, effective September 6, 2006,
at the rate of $12.81 per hour. Ms. Taddeo is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary School. This is a
new position. NOTE: Ms. Taddeo is being hired
pending
completion
of
her
pre-employment
paperwork.
10.
Sharon Wolf, Support Staff II, Personal
Instructional Assistant, effective September 28,
2006, at the rate of $12.81 per hour. Ms. Wolf is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary. This is a new
position. NOTE: Ms. Wolf is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
11.
Robert Young, Support Staff II, Personal Instructional
Assistant, effective September 7, 2006, at the rate of
$12.81 per hour. Mr. Young is assigned to Media
Elementary School replacing Maureen Muzikar who is
on leave. NOTE: Mr. Young is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
12.
Alice Weischedel, Support Staff II, Personal
Instructional Assistant, from August 29, 2006 through
August 31, 2006, at the rate of $12.22 per hour.
IX.
New Business
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
Non-Instructional (continued)
13.
Janet Domingos, Math Associate for the 2006-2007
school year at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Ms.
Domingos is assigned to Penncrest High School.
14.
Mary McConville, Reading Associate for the 20062007 school year at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Ms.
McConville is assigned to Penncrest High School.
15.
Bonnie Kinsler, Acting Transportation Supervisor,
effective September 18, 2006, at the annual salary
of $65,000. Ms. Kinsler is assigned to the
Transportation Department.
16.
Linda Cardwell, Career Counselor for the 20062007 school year at the rate of $25.00 per hour.
Ms. Cardwell is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
17.
Svitlana Duffy, Support Staff II, Personnel
Instructional Assistant, effective September 25,
2006 at the rate of $12.81 per hour. Ms. Duffy is
assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms.
Duffy is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
Diane Heiland from .9 to 1.0 Physical Education
Teacher. Ms. Heiland is assigned to Rose Tree
Elementary.
IX.
New Business
3.
General
b.
Degree Advancement
1.
Recommend Board recognize the following personnel
for degree advancement and adjust their salaries
accordingly effective August 28, 2006:
TO
Craig Casner
Mathew Fisher
Stacy Gallagher
Paul Graham
Pamela Gregg
Susan Griffin
Elisha Mattson
Elizabeth McKelvey
Carol Mitchell
Maureen Naylor
Gregory Puckett
David Stango
Elizabeth Thompson
James Walls
c.
d.
Master’s +20
Master’s Equiv.
Master’s
Master’s
Master’s +20
Master’s +40
Master’s +20
Master’s +40
Master’s +60
Master’s +20
Permanent Cert.
Master’s
Master’s +60
Master’s +40
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Shari Krauss, Assistant Varsity Cheerleading Coach.
Ms. Krauss is no longer an employee of Rose Tree
Media School District.
2.
Mark Clark, Drama Coach, Mr. Clark will not be taking
the position.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Challenge Program Mentors for
the 2006-2007 school year at the annual salary of
$516.00:
Gail Diksa
Brian Dougherty
Helen Douglas-Garrett
Michele Hart
Michael Ludwig
Christine Penning
Nancy Peters
Lori Rice-Spring
Karen Walker
Michele Woodward
IX.
New Business
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
2.
Paul DelPrato, Director of Incentive Program for the
2006-2007 school year, at the annual salary of
$1,290.
3.
Samantha Abelson, Director of Challenge Program for
the 2006-2007 school year, at the annual salary of
$2,580.
4.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Night School Teachers at the
rate of $40 per hour:
Sam Ableson
Craig Casner
Jerry Diaz
Carley Dillon
Helen Douglas-Garrett
Brian Dougherty
Linda Flexon
Karen Kerr
5.
Kevin Nolen
Michael Reese
Mark Samilenko
Debbie Schnaars
Robert Simpson
Ed Somers
Sharon Sweeney
Ryan Walls
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Theme Readers for the 20062007 school year at the rate of $255 per month:
Michael Bury
Helena Laing
Mary McConville
John Pritchard
Elaine Prizzi
6.
Crystal Grace-Green, Communications Coordinator,
Glenwood Elementary, for the 2006-2007 school year
at the annual salary of $2,600.
7.
Eva Thomas, Communications Coordinator, Rose
Tree Elementary, for the 2006-2007 school year at
the annual salary of $2,600.
8.
Jason Ritter, Girls Freshman Volley Ball Coach for the
2006-2007 school year at the annual salary of $3,225.
9.
Pam Gregg, (.5) 6-1 Team Leader for the 2006-2007
school year at the annual salary of $387.
IX.
New Business
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
10.
Donna Schied, from (1.0) 6-1 Team Leader to (.5) 6-1
Team Leader for the 2006-2007 school year at the
annual salary of $387.
11.
Jana Maxwell, Art Club Sponsor, Media Elementary,
for the 2006-2007 school year at the annual salary of
$408.
12.
Jean McPheeters, K.I.D.S. Sponsor, Rose Tree
Elementary, for the 2006-2007 school year at the
annual salary of $408.
13.
Recommend the following personnel to serve as New
Teacher Mentors for the 2006-2007 school year at the
annual salary of $980.
Jacqueline Baker
Linda Berkowitz
Christine Dano
Sandra Goldman
Diane Imburgia
14.
SL
PC
RT
PC
GW
Elizabeth Matlock
Heather Reed
DeAnn Scherer
Michele Woodward
PC
PC
PC
PC
Recommend the Board approve the following salary
adjustments for New Teacher Mentors:
Todd Brown
Tom Durant
Nancy Gheysens
Sandy Goldman
Diane Imburgia
Theresa Long
$720
$850
$720
$720
$720
$720
Tonya Melchior
Heather Reed
DeAnn Scherer
Robin Smith
Ed Somers
Suzanne Yanchek
$720
$720
$720
$850
$850
$850
15.
Dana Welc, Language Arts Building Coordinator, from
.5 to 1.0 at an annual salary of $2,600.
16,
Katherine White, Delaware County Minority Student
Achievement Consortium Sponsor, at the annual
salary of $2,500.
IX.
New Business
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
17.
Ashley Barr, 8th Grade Field Hockey Coach, at the
annual salary of $2,709. Ms Barr is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School. NOTE: Ms. Barr is
being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
18.
Kristen Barr, 7th Grade Field Hockey Coach, at the
annual salary of $2,709. Ms. Barr is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School. NOTE: Ms. Barr is
being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
19.
Abby Peifer, Communications Coordinator, Indian
Lane Elementary, at the annual salary of $2,600.
20.
Paul Forberger, .5 Communications Coordinator,
Glenwood Elementary, at the annual salary of
$1,300.
21.
Debra Taylor, .5 Communications Coordinator,
Glenwood Elementary, at the annual salary of
$1,300.
22.
Dana Sudal, Math Honor Society Sponsor,
Penncrest High School, at the annual salary of
$1,032.
23.
Dora Mead, .5 Freshmen Class Sponsor,
Penncrest High School, at the annual salary of
$709.50.
24.
Debra Schnaars, .5 Freshmen Class Sponsor,
Penncret High School, at the annual salary of
$709.50.
25.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as Event Chaperones at
Penncrest High School for the 2006-2007 school
year at the rate of $55.00 per event:
Elaine Jay
Linda Kilpatrick
Felicia Quinzi
Enoch Stevenson
IX.
New Business
3.
General
e.
Salary Change
1.
The following personnel salaries were incorrectly
report on the June Board. The correct salary should
be:
T. Fritch
M. Paikoff
J. Tareilla
E. McIntyre
S. Ableson
A. Bugosh
E. Powell
K. Osgood
f.
$36,866
$82,048
$56,951
$52,674
$52,674
$43,863
$45,894
$63,747
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 will be attending Media Elementary School.
g.
Other
1.
Rescind appointment of Aaron Cylinder, Custodian.
Mr. Cylinder will not be joining Rose Tree Media
School District.
2.
Rescind appointment of James Ashton, Custodian.
Mr. Ashton will not be joining Rose Tree Media
School District.
3.
Rescind appointment of Mark Scaperotto, Custodian.
Mr. Scaperotto will not be joining Rose Tree Media
School District.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Administrators
and Supervisors II Handbook on Compensation and
Related Benefits and the Handbook for Administrative
Assistants and Confidential Secretaries. See
Attachments G and H.
IX.
New Business
3.
General
g.
Other (continued)
5.
Recommend Board approval of the following salaries
for Administrators and Supervisors II and Confidential
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants for the
2006-2007 school year:
Elizabeth Gorman
Debra Raup-Whiteside
Donna Rottenberk
Gail Boettcher
Greg Bost
Gene Pysher
Armando Ragni
Heath Stewart
Joel Schupp
Kerry Feltner
Daron Jones
Ivan Brown
Phillip Quinzi
Dawn Fitting
Dan Rottenberk
Confidential Secretary
Adminstrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Facilities Foreman
Facilities Foreman
Facilities Foreman
Facilities Foreman
Facilities Foreman
Facilities Foreman
Maintenance Sup
Custodian Sup.
Garage Sup.
Dispatcher
Printer
GW
SL
PC
ME
IL
RT
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
$32,370
$42,760
$43,342
$47,642
$34,362
$51,816
$41,600
$35,946
$33,280
$33,280
$51,653
$59,596
$50,960
$38,677
$55,373
6.
Paul Griglione, Mechanic, effective August 25,
2006, at the rate of $20.25 per hour. Mr. Griglione
was incorrectly reported on the August Board as
Master Mechanic. Mr. Griglione is assigned to the
Transportation Department.
7.
Eva Thomas was incorrectly reported as attaining
tenure on the August Board. Ms. Thomas will not
be tenured until February, 2007.
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Students to PSBA Student Delegate Conference
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to Hershey, PA
for PSBA Student Delegate Conference from October 11-13, 2006.
Background
This trip provides Student Board members the opportunity to meet
with other student school board member’s form across the state to
discuss important issues that School Boards and School Districts
confront. The district sponsors the annual trip, with this year’s cost
being $1,285 for registration, lodging, and travel.
C.
Policy Review
1.
Energy Policy - First Reading
An Energy Management Plan will consist of a School Board
Policy and a list of procedures. The first draft of the Policy
does not require a vote of the Board of School Directors.
The second draft will be presented at the October Finance
Committee Meeting along with the procedures. See Attachment I.
D.
Resignation of Thomas Shoemaker
Resolve, that the Board accept the resignation letter from Tom Shoemaker
effective October 19, 2006.
Background
Mr. Shoemaker was appointed to the Board in August of 1995, he served
as President in 1999 and he has been the Chairperson of the Operations
Committee.
IX.
New Business
E.
Addendum - General
1.
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment.
Resolve, that the Board approve the attached Concurrent
Enrollment Agreements with Delaware County Community
College and Neumann College for Dual Enrollment for the
2006-2007 school year. See Attachment K and L
Background
The Dual Enrollment program funded by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education enables high school students to
take courses at participating post-secondary institutions and
to earn concurrent credits at those institutions and at their
local high schools. Through this program, students at
Penncrest High School have the opportunity to take courses
at Delaware County Community College and at Neumann
College. The Concurrent Enrollment Agreements spell out
the terms and conditions for students' participation, including
the eligibility requirements, fees, specific course offerings
and equivalents, and other administrative details. Funds
from PDE will pay a portion of the tuition, fees, and books.
Students and their parents will pay the remaining portion.
APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing – None
B.
General
1.
Change Orders
Media Elementary School – Masonry Wall
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:
Premier Building Restoration, $45,010 for additional
restoration work on the State Street side of the building.
Background
Masonry Wall Restoration bid opening was held on June 12,
2006. Ten bids were received. The bid was awarded to
Premier Building Restoration, Inc. in the amount of $61,895.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Indian Lane Elementary School -- Rose Tree Soccer Club
Resolve that the Board approve the Rose Tree Soccer Club
request to place a storage shed on the lower level Indian
Lane Elementary School field providing the work is in
compliance with Middletown Township requirements.
Background
The Rose Tree Soccer Club requested permission to place a
storage shed on the lower level Indian Lane field. The Club
will place the shed in an area designated by the school
principal. The Club will provide the lock combination to the
School Principal so the nets can be used during the school
day (physical education class). The contents of the shed will
be PVC nets and water based field paint. This project has
been reviewed and approved by the School Principal,
Maintenance Director and the Athletic Director.
3.
Indian Lane Elementary School - Courtyard Proposal
Resolve that the Board approve the Parent Teacher Group’s
request to landscape the Norm Kelly Memorial Courtyard.
The estimated budget is $17,000. The request is
granted providing the work is in compliance with Middletown
Township requirements.
Background
The Indian Lane PTG requested permission to landscape
the Norm Kelly Memorial Courtyard. The Principal, Facility
Foreman and District Engineer agree with the plan.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Architectural Services – Attachment J
Resolve that the Board accept the Bonnett Associates
proposal for architectural services in the amount of
$8,800. (See Attachment J)
Background
Hayes Large and Bonnett Associates submitted
proposals for architectural services. The operations
committee recommended that the Board accept the Bonnett
proposal in the amount of $8,800.
5.
NHS Autism School
Resolve that the Board approve a contract with NHS
Autism School for the 2006-2007 school year in the
amount not to exceed $50,400.
Background
NHS Autism School will provide educational services for an
Elwyn Student. The contract includes the cost of tuition, an
individual aide, and related services. The cost of tuition,
transportation, and administrative fees will be billed to the
home district.
6.
Dr. Patrick Elliot –Alternative Autism Program Services
Resolve that the Board approve an agreement with Dr.
Patrick Elliot for the 2006-2007 School Year for an amount
not to exceed $30,000.
Background
The district and parents agreed to a release in lieu of a
traditional special education program for a student with
autism. The district will reimburse for services not to exceed
$30,000 for an alternative autism program including tuition,
applied behavior analysis services, an individual aide,
related services and case management.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
7.
Mercy Rehab Physical Therapy Services
Resolve that the Board approve an agreement with Mercy
Rehab Physical Therapy Services for Physical Therapy
services at a rate of $60.32/hour.
Background
Mercy Rehab Physical Therapy Services provides a
physical therapist for students district wide who require such
services according to their IEP.
8.
Pediatric Therapeutic Services
Resolve that the Board approve an agreement with
Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) for occupational
therapy services at a rate of 64.00/hour.
Background
Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) will provide
Occupational Therapist at Rose Tree Elementary School for
the 2006-2007 school year to serve students who require
such services according to their IEP.
9.
Ann Haslanger
Resolve that the Board approve an agreement with Ann
Haslanger for Student Assistance Team Coordination in an amount
not to exceed $36,109.
Background
Ann Haslanger provides coordination of the Student
Assistance Program (SAP) at Penncrest High School.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
10.
Dr. Robert F. Sing
Resolve that the Board approve an agreement with Dr.
Robert F. Sing of Springfield Sports Emergency Medical
Corporation for medical services in the amount of $25,578.
Background
Dr. Robert F. Sing provides physicals for high school and
elementary students as well as consultation services for the
district. Students are charged $20.00 per sports physical
which provides offsetting revenue for this contract.
11.
Dr. Peter N. Christie
Resolve that the Board approve an agreement with Dr.
Peter N. Christie for medical services in an amount not to
exceed $18,258.
Background
Dr. Peter N. Christie provides physicals for Springton Lake
students and bus drivers. Students are charged $20.00 per
sports physical which provides offsetting revenue for this
contract. Bus driver physicals are billed at $45.00 each.
12.
Kate Phelan Williams
Resolve that the Board approve an agreement with Kate
Phelan Williams for dental hygiene services in an amount
not to exceed $2,000.
Background
Kate Phelan Williams provides dental hygiene services to
students in our public and non-public schools.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
13.
Anthony Goldsmith
Resolve that the Board approve an agreement with Anthony
Goldsmith in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
Background
Anthony Goldsmith provides mental health services for
students with emotional disabilities as required by IDEA at
Penncrest High School.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Financial Reports & Bill Lists
C.
Financial Reports
August
August
August
August
D.
2006
2006
2006
2006
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
August 2006
General Fund Bill List
$ 6,597,731.87
August 2006
Imprest Fund Bill List
$
1,192.50
August 2006
Construction Fund Bill List
$
9,285.00
August 2006
Master Capital Improvement Bill List
$
550.00
August 2006
Future Refunding 1993 Issue Bill List
$
114,591.97
August 2006
Bond Series 2003 Bill list
$
312,837.58
August 2006
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
177,186.71
August 2006
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
4,817.09
$ 7,218,192.72
XI.
Adjournment
09/28/06
TREASURER'S REPORT
GENERAL FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
7,725,982.43
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006
REVENUES:
Current Real Estate Taxes
Interim Real Estate Taxes
Per Capita Taxes
Occupational Privilege Taxes
Real Estate Transfer Taxes
Delinquent Real Estate Taxes
Delinquent Per Capita Taxes
Miscellaneous Local Revenue
Interest
State Subsidies
Federal Subsidies
Miscellaneous Vendor Refunds
Miscellaneous Receipts
Petty Cash Reconciliations
Funds Transfer from Other Funds
38,215,218.90
43,323.02
46,337.90
23,474.27
111,348.40
83,118.87
709.00
9,223.85
38,532,754.21
12,572.56
12,572.56
798,945.40
12,421.70
811,367.10
6,083.49
50,237.54
411.81
1,240,000.00
1,296,732.84
TOTAL REVENUES:
40,653,426.71
EXPENDITURES:
Payroll
Accounts Payable
Wire Transfers
Lock Box Fee
PNC Service Charge
Return Deposit Items
Stop Payment Fee
Funds Transfer to Other Funds
Fee on Investment
Investement
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
600,201.51
1,040,835.88
5,316,868.66
440.00
208.21
38.60
8.00
1,982.09
66,642.53
19,894,125.00
26,921,350.48
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 31, 2006
21,458,058.66
TREASURER'S REPORT
BOND ISSUE 2002 FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006
695,745.62
REVENUES:
Interest
52.76
TOTAL REVENUES:
52.76
EXPENDITURES:
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 31, 2006
-
695,798.38
TREASURER'S REPORT
BOND ISSUE 2003
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006
408,578.66
REVENUES:
Interest
65.04
TOTAL REVENUES:
65.04
EXPENDITURES:
Accounts Payable
312,987.58
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
312,987.58
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 31, 2006
95,656.12
TREASURER'S REPORT
BOND ISSUE 2004
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006
3,608,514.30
REVENUES:
Interest
Matured Investment
116,771.98
2,500,000.00
TOTAL REVENUES:
2,616,771.98
EXPENDITURES:
Accounts Payable
Investment
Fee on Investment
188,616.71
2,466,450.00
30,173.61
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
2,685,240.32
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 31, 2006
3,540,045.96
INVESTMENT REPORT
CAPITAL FUND
CONSTRUCTION FUND
BOND ISSUE 2002 FUND
FUTURE REFUNDING 1993 FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
There were no Investments to report.
TREASURER'S REPORT
CAPITAL FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006
698,238.98
REVENUES:
Interest
3.56
TOTAL REVENUES:
3.56
EXPENDITURES:
Accounts Payable
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 31, 2006
-
698,242.54
TREASURER'S REPORT
CONSTRUCTION FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006
145,424.62
REVENUES:
Interest
2.49
TOTAL REVENUES:
2.49
EXPENDITURES:
Accounts Payable
56,181.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
56,181.00
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 31, 2006
89,246.11
TREASURER'S REPORT
FUTURE REFUNDING 1993 ISSUE
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006
316,073.18
REVENUES:
Interest
1.79
TOTAL REVENUES:
1.79
EXPENDITURES:
Accounts Payable
114,591.97
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
114,591.97
BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 31, 2006
201,483.00
INVESTMENT REPORT
BOND ISSUE 2003 FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
INVESTMENT REPORT
BOND ISSUE 2004 FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
INVESTMENT REPORT
CAPITAL FUND
CONSTRUCTION FUND
BOND ISSUE 2002 FUND
FUTURE REFUNDING 1993 FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
There were no Investments to report.
INVESTMENT REPORT
GENERAL FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
INVESTMENT REPORT
GENERAL FUND (CONTINUED)
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
INVESTMENT REPORT
MASTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PHASE III
FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2006
M & T INVESTMENT GROUP (ESCROW)
Purchased:
10/26/1998
Market Yield: 3.90%
Value:
$1,480,328.57
No. 105.1
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
CURRICULUM REVIEW BY
PARENTS AND STUDENTS
ADOPTED:
August 22, 2002
REVISED:
105.1. CURRICULUM REVIEW BY PARENTS AND STUDENTS
1. Purpose
This policy is established to comply with the requirements of the State Board of
Education that school districts provide parental access to information about the
curriculum.
2. Authority
Title 22
Sec. 4.4
Pol. 127
The Board adopts this policy to ensure that parents have an opportunity to review
instructional materials and have access to information about the curriculum,
including academic standards to be achieved, instructional materials and assessment
techniques.
3. Guidelines
The rights granted by this policy are granted to parents of students enrolled in this
school district where the students are under the age of eighteen (18) and to the
students themselves when the student is age eighteen (18) or over, unless the student
is incapable of making the decision due to a disability.
Pol. 102
Upon request by a qualifying parent or student, the district will make available
existing information about the curriculum, including academic standards to be
achieved, instructional materials, and assessment techniques.
The following conditions shall apply to any request:
1. No more than one (1) such request per semester may be made by any qualifying
parent or student each school year, per enrolled child.
2. To assist the school district in providing the correct records to meet the needs of
the requesting party, the request must be in writing setting forth the specific
material being sought for review.
3. The written request shall be sent to the building principal and the appropriate
Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Teaching and Learning.
4. The district will respond to the parent or student within ten (10) school days by
designating the time and location for the review.
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5. The district may take necessary action to protect its materials from loss, damage
or alteration to ensure the integrity of the files, including the provision of a
designated employee to monitor the review of the materials.
6. No parent or student shall be permitted to remove the material provided for
review or to photocopy the contents of such file. The taking of notes by parents
and student is permitted when the material is curricular, but forbidden when the
material relates to assessment.
PA Code
Title 22
Sec. 4.4
Board Policy
102, 127
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No. 106
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
COURSE GUIDES
ADOPTED:
August 22, 2002
REVISED:
106. COURSE GUIDES
1. Purpose
SC 1511, 1512
Title 22
Sec. 4.4
Pol. 107
Guides shall be prepared for all planned instruction adopted by the Board in order to
direct and assist the professional staff toward the attainment of academic standards
for that course of study.
2. Guidelines
Each course guide shall contain, as appropriate to that planned instruction:
1. Standards and objectives of the instruction.
2. Concepts and skills to be taught.
3. Assessment criteria and methods intended to evaluate the extent to which
learning objectives have been achieved.
4. Suggested activities designed to achieve the objectives.
5. Suggested methods of instruction.
6. List of instructional materials, adaptations and technology for the guidance of
teachers.
3. Delegation of
Responsibility
Each teaching staff member shall conduct the assigned planned instruction in
accordance with the guide. Any deviation from its content must be approved in
advance by the Superintendent or designee.
Each guide shall be construed as providing a basic framework for the planned
instruction. Within this framework, each teacher shall use the guide in a selective
manner best designed to meet the needs of students.
Each teacher will use the course guide as the core of the course s/he has been
assigned to teach.
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The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for the development and
implementation of a plan for preparation of such guides that includes:
1. Participation of appropriate staff members and resource personnel.
Title 22
Sec. 4.13
2. Participation of students and community members.
3. Continuing research in instructional methods, materials, activities and
assessment strategies.
4. Systematic review of all guides to ensure their continuing usefulness in
achieving established academic standards.
A system of administrative review shall be implemented to ensure that guides are
being followed by teaching staff members to the degree of conformity required.
Copies of all current guides for planned instruction shall be kept on file in the Office
of Curriculum and Instruction. Teaching and Learning.
School Code
1511, 1512
PA Code
Title 22
Sec. 4.4, 4.11, 4.13
Board Policy
107
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No. 111
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
LESSON PLANS
ADOPTED:
August 22, 2002
REVISED:
111. LESSON PLANS
1. Purpose
SC 510
To ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with district goals,
Chapter 4 regulations and standards, the Board requires lesson plans. These plans
will reflect essential concepts or key questions from the Board approved curricular
documents.
2. Delegation of
Responsibility
To facilitate more effective organization of instruction, lesson plans must be
prepared in advance. Plan book entries will conform to the guidelines established by
the principals and approved by the Office of Curriculum and Instruction Teaching
and Learning. Lesson plans will be presented to the principal or supervisor for
discussion during the supervisory process and available at any other time upon
request.
3. Guidelines
Guidelines for the implementation of this policy shall include:
1. The format(s) for lesson plans shall be decided at the building level and will
follow the structure of the district curricular template. School-wide formats or
departmental formats are acceptable.
2. Lesson plans shall include information pertinent to the effective implementation
of a lesson. Emphasis should be placed on standards relevant to the lesson, how
it will be assessed and instructional strategies.
3. While teachers are required to be thoroughly prepared for each daily lesson,
plans may be prepared for each lesson or for each unit - whichever is most
appropriate.
4. Teachers are to provide adequate directions for substitutes - the purpose of which
shall be to continue, if possible, the ongoing program or, if more appropriate, a
meaningful educational alternative that relates to the subject area.
5. Teachers are also to provide an emergency lesson plan file. Included in the file
will be one lesson plan, appropriate seating charts and safety information.
Location in the classroom of emergency file should be uniform across the school.
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No. 126
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
CLASS SIZE/FACULTY
STAFFING
ADOPTED:
August 22, 2002
REVISED:
126. CLASS SIZE/FACULTY STAFFING
1. Authority
Adjustments shall be made to faculty staffing due to increased enrollment in the
schools of this district.
2. Guidelines
In the elementary schools, the total number of classroom teachers (exclusive of
music, art, corrective reading, special education, ATP AGP and physical education
teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses and administrators) will be determined
annually by an examination of projected enrollments at each individual grade level
in each individual school. Insofar as practical, the overall goal for average class size
will approximate twenty-five (25) students. If variations are necessary, the Board
prefers that the smaller classes be located in the early primary grades.
Because of scheduling, program and organizational differences in the middle and
senior high schools, a total number of secondary teachers (exclusive of special
education, nurses, counselors, corrective reading teachers, librarians and
administrators) will be allocated by the Board using the following standards:
1. For middle school, one (1) teacher will be allocated per twenty-five (25) sixth
graders, plus one (1) teacher per 17.5 7-8 graders in excess of 500.
2. For high school, if up to 1100 students, one (1) teacher will be allocated per 17.5
students. If over 1100 students, one (1) teacher will be allocated per 18.5
students.
In the event that the above staffing goals would indicate the need for fewer total
teachers from one year to the next, the Board will attempt, where possible, to reduce
faculty size by normal attrition (teachers leaving the district under other
circumstances) and transfer of teachers to other appropriate assignments in the same
or other schools of the district. Similarly, teaching staff would be expanded in the
event of increased enrollment, in keeping with the above staffing goals.
With the exception of remedial courses, insofar as practical, high school English,
mathematics, social studies, and science classes should average twenty-five (25)
students per class.
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The Superintendent and administrators will have the option of capping classes and/or
adding sections based on administrative recommendation with Board approval.
Whenever an average first or second grade class size exceeds twenty-eight (28) in a
particular school as of the second Friday of the school year, the Superintendent is
authorized to hire an additional teacher at that grade level for that school subject to
Board ratification.
New course offerings will be excluded from staffing formula calculations for a
period of three (3) years.
Priority will be given to maintaining a broad range of advanced placement courses.
With the exception of Special Education, any course with a projected enrollment of
fewer than twelve (12) fifteen (15) as of April 1 will be cancelled. Other exceptions
may be presented in writing to the Board by the Superintendent.
3. Delegation of
Responsibility
The Superintendent may propose to the Board modifications in or exceptions to this
policy whenever this policy is found to be incompatible with federal or state
requirements.
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No. 214
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
CLASS RANK
ADOPTED:
December 19, 2002
REVISED:
214. CLASS RANK
1. Purpose
The Board acknowledges the usefulness of a system of computing grade point
averages and class ranking for secondary school graduates to inform students,
parents and others of their relative academic placement among their peers under
relatively similar circumstances.
2. Authority
The Board authorizes a system of class ranking, by grade point average, for students
in grades nine through twelve. All students shall be ranked together.
3. Guidelines
Ranking of students within a class is computed from grades in all "major" subjects.
Grades are weighted according to the academic level of a course. Bonus credit is
given for a maximum academic load of six (6) major subjects per year.
Pol. 216
3. Delegation of
Responsibility
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A student's grade point average and rank in class shall be entered on his/her record
and shall be subject to the Board's policy on release of student records.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures for the computation of
grade point averages and the assignment of rank in class.
Other Cite
Pol. 216
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No. 217
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
ADOPTED:
August 22, 2002
REVISED:
217. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Purpose
Title 22
Sec. 4.24
The Board shall adopt adopts the graduation requirements students must achieve,
which shall include course completion and grades, completion of culminating
project, and results of local and state assessments as established by the Board in the
district's Strategic Plan and as restated herein.
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Credits Required to Graduate:
English
4 credits
Mathematics
3 credits (includes Algebra & Geometry)
Science
3 credits (includes Gen. Science & Biology)
Social Studies
4 credits
World Language
(through level 2)
Fine and Prac. Arts
2 or 3 credits (2 if students needs 2 WL)
Art
3 or 4
3
Music
Technical Ed
Family/Consumer Science
Business Ed
Mathematics (Computer Science)
Language Arts Electives
Vocational-Technical
World Languages
(electives beyond minimum)
Health & PE
2.4 credits
Electives
2 credits
Community Service
1 credit
Graduation Project
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Notes:
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•
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All students must pass the Rose Tree Media Language Arts and Mathematics
Proficiency Tests in order to graduate.
State requirements for graduation include demonstration of proficiency on state
assessments. Students must demonstrate performance at the Proficient level or
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217. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - Pg. 2
better in reading, writing, and mathematics on the PSSA assessment administered in
grade 11, on the retest in grade 12, or on district assessments aligned with
Pennsylvania academic standards.
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2. Authority
SC 1611, 1613
Title 22
Sec. 4.13, 4.24
Pol. 100, 102
•
Special Education students may be exempted from these requirements when, in
the opinion of the IEP team, these requirements are incompatible with the
students' needs and abilities.
•
During junior or senior years, students will complete a graduation project,
finishing by the end of the third quarter of senior year at the latest. All approved
projects will require students to demonstrate an ability to apply, analyze,
synthesize, and evaluate information and to communicate significant knowledge
and understanding. Each project must incorporate several technologies and yield
a product in the form of a paper, exhibit, portfolio, video, model, or performance.
The Board shall award a regular high school diploma to every student enrolled in
this district who meets the requirements of graduation.
The Board requires that each candidate for graduation shall have earned 24.4 credits.
The fourth year of high school shall not be required if the student has been accepted
by an accredited institution of higher learning and has completed all requirements
for graduation.
3. Delegation of
Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for the planning and execution
of graduation ceremonies which appropriately mark this important achievement.
4. Guidelines
Pol. 213, 216
Accurate recording of each student's achievement of academic standards shall be
maintained, as required by law and State Board Regulations.
Students shall be informed of graduation requirements they are expected to
complete.
Periodic warnings shall be issued to students in danger of not fulfilling graduation
requirements.
No student who has completed the requirements for graduation shall be denied a
diploma as a disciplinary measure, but s/he may be denied participation in the
graduation ceremony when personal conduct so warrants. Such exclusion shall be
regarded as a school suspension. Any student who has not completed all
requirements for graduation shall not be permitted to participate in graduation
ceremony.
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Administrators and Supervisors II
Handbook on Compensation and Related Benefits
School Board Policy No. 328
Approved by the Board
of School Directors
September 28, 2006
For the period
July 1, 2006 through
June 30, 2008
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SUPERVISORS (ADSUP II)
HANDBOOK
ON COMPENSATION AND RELATED BENEFITS
I.
RECOGNIZE
For the purpose of discussing compensation and related benefits, the Board
recognizes the Rose Tree Media Association of Supervisors and Managers
(ADSUP II) as the representative for Documentation Specialist, Maintenance Foreman, Facilities Foreman, Garage Foreman, Transportation Dispatcher and any
other employees designated by the School Board for this group. This group will
hereinafter be referred to as ADSUP II in this document.
II.
ANNUAL LEAVE
All annual leave will require prior written approval by the immediate supervisor.
A.
Current Employees
For twelve-month employees hired prior to July 1, 1986, fifteen working days
annual leave are earned each year, at the rate of 1 ¼ days per month. Five
additional leave days are earned for those current employees who have
completed ten years of service. A maximum of thirty (30) days may be accumulated by continuing staff.
B.
Twelve-month Employees Hired After July 1, 1986
Twelve-month employees receive the following annual leave:
First year:
Second year:
After five years:
Five days after six months of continuous employment
Fifteen days
Eighteen days
C.
For ten-month employees there is no annual leave consideration.
III.
SICK LEAVE
Members shall accumulate sick leave at the rate of one (1) day per working month.
Example: Ten (10) month employees, 10 sick days; twelve (12) month employees,
12 sick days.
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IV.
PERSONAL AND EMERGENCY LEAVE
Individuals will be allowed time off for emergencies and personal business which
must be conducted during the school hours, after providing their immediate
supervisors with as much prior notice as possible. A maximum of three days may
be used for these purposes. Two days must be requested with a specific reason.
One day may be requested by indicating “personal.” All unused personal days will
be converted to sick leave on June 30th of each year.
V.
SICK LEAVE BUY-BACK
The employee must have completed ten (10) years of continuous employment with
the Rose Tree Media School District as a permanent member of the staff to be eligible for this benefit.
The Board will pay the employee upon termination of his/her employment with the
Rose Tree Media School District:
2006-2008
Days 1 - 100
$41 per day
Days 101 - 150
$46 per day
Days beyond 150
$56 per day
VI.
UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE
An unpaid leave of absence may be granted for a specific period of time during
which the employee provides no service to the district, receives no salary or benefits, yet is retained as a district employee.
The Superintendent shall make recommendations to the Board, which shall
consider each case individually. The sole consideration in granting such leave shall
be the welfare of the students and the availability of suitable replacements.
VII. CONTINUING EDUCATION
Within Board approved budget allocations, immediate supervisors may assign employees and/or approve requests for continuing education, subject to the
Superintendent's prior approval.
VIII.
AUTOMOBILE REIMBURSEMENT
Individuals using their own automobiles in pursuance of school duties as
approved by their immediate supervisor will be reimbursed at the rate allowed by
the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
IX.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
At the Superintendent's discretion, the School Board Solicitor will be made
available to individuals sued for performance within the jurisdiction of their
assignments.
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X.
NOTIFICATION OF ELIMINATION OF POSITION
Every effort will be made to provide written notification of one year in instances in
which an ADSUP II position is to be eliminated.
XI.
JULY AND AUGUST ATTENDANCE
Ten-month members of ADSUP II whose attendance is mandatory during July and
August will be paid at their per diem rate.
XII.
INSURANCE BENEFITS
A.
Health and Hospitalization
1.
Contributions
ADSUP II members shall contribute the following percentages of the
applicable premium cost by payroll deduction until the Flex Benefit
Plan is implemented:
2006-07
2007-08
2.
8%
8%
Coverage.
Effective July 1, 2005: Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
Option 10/20/70 or equivalent. The Board has the right to select the
insurance carrier. Should the ADSUP II member choose a more expensive available plan, the member must pay the difference between
the applicable premium for Personal Choice Option 10/20/70 and the
members’ plan.
3.
Withdrawal Bonus
Each employee who chooses not to elect health and hospital coverage with Rose Tree Media School District shall receive monthly payments equal to Single Personal Choice 10/20/70 premium rate. If the
employee chooses to re-enter the plan, the first re-entry shall be at no
cost to the employee. Any subsequent re-entry shall cost the employee 25% per month of the contribution rate for one year.
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XII.
Insurance Benefits (continued)
B.
C.
D.
E.
Dental
1.
Contributions
Board shall contribute up to one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the family plan coverage.
2.
Coverage
Basic Delta Dental plan or equivalent. The Board has the right to select the insurance carrier.
Dental Supplemental - Oral Surgery
1.
Contributions
Board shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the premium
cost for the individual or family plan coverage. The Board has the
right to select the insurance carrier.
2.
Coverage
Oral surgery (100% UCR)
Prosthetics ( 50% UCR)
Periodontics ( 50% UCR)
Delta Dental Oral Surgery Plan or Equivalent
Dental Supplemental - Orthodontics
1.
Contributions
Board shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for
the individual or family plan coverage.
2.
Coverage
Delta Dental Orthodontics Plan or equivalent. The Board has the right
to select the insurance carrier.
Vision
1.
Contributions
The Board shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for family plan coverage per month toward the employee's subscription.
2.
Coverage
Eye examination and refraction service. Vision Benefits of America
Plan or equivalent. The Board has the right to select the insurance
carrier.
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VII.
INSURANCE BENEFITS (continued)
F.
G.
Disability Income Protection
1.
Base insurance plan for the individual in first two years in the district
amounts to approximately 60% (as determined by insurance carrier) of
monthly salary, payable for one year. Payments begin after thirty (30)
days of disability to a maximum of $2,000 per month. The Board has
the right to select the insurance carrier.
2.
Individual in his/her third year with district is eligible for long-term disability. If disability continues into second year, benefit amounts to approximately 60% (as determined by insurance carrier) of salary to a
maximum of $2,500 per month, payable to age 65.
3.
Long-term disability supplement provides that an eligible individual will
receive 75% of his/her salary, to age 65, if disability results from an
on-the-job injury.
Life Insurance
1.
H.
Automobile
1.
I.
Each full-time member shall receive at Board expense term life insurance of $100,000. The Board has the right to select the
insurance carrier.
The Board will provide non-ownership liability insurance as the secondary insurer to supplement the individual's own insurance for accidents occurring while on authorized school business.
Self Insurance Fund
1.
The Board will provide up to $250 per ADSUP II member for an
annual physical examination. Verification of the physical examination
and the date on which it occurred will be made. The results of the
physical examination are to be confidential and the property of the
administrator. In addition, any unreimbursed medical, dental, and/or
vision costs will be paid up to the balance of the $250. Original receipts will be provided.
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VII.
INSURANCE BENEFITS (continued)
J.
Early Retirement Incentive
1.
2.
XIII.
Each employee who retires from the School District in accordance
with the regulations of the Public School Employee’s Retirement system shall be eligible for an insurance benefit as set forth below, provided that:
a.
The applicant has submitted a letter of intent to retire to the District Superintendent prior to May 1st of the fiscal year of his/her
retirement.
b.
The applicant will, during the fiscal year of his or her
retirement, complete at least 10 years of continuous full-time
employment with the Rose Tree Media School District as a
permanent member of the Administrative Staff.
c.
Eligible employees must actually retire pursuant to the Public
School Employees’ Retirement Code prior to the end of the fiscal year of application.
d.
Eligible applicants will have the choice of insurance
providers of those offered by Rose Tree Media School
District.
Provided that an eligible applicant has met all the above requirements,
the Board will pay husband and wife coverage with the right of survivorship for the health package including health, hospitalization, dental,
vision and prescription to Medicare eligible date at 85% of the yearly
cost of the cost of insurance at the rate of retirement. In the event that
the spouse has coverage, the employee will defer to that plan. If the
spouse has coverage that is not as good as the one offered by Rose
Tree Media, the district will make up the cost differential.
SALARY
A.
Each year, by March 31, the Superintendent will notify any individual whose
performance may adversely affect future salary consideration. This notification will be in writing, and followed by a conference involving the Superintendent, the individual, his/her immediate supervisor, a representative of
ADSUP II (if requested by the individual) and other appropriate parties.
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XIII.
SALARY (continued)
B.
Effective July 1, 2006, a total of 4.0% (of current salaries) will be
distributed among current ADSUP II members by the Superintendent of
Schools.
Effective July 1, 2007, a total of 3.75% of the 2006-07 salaries will be
distributed among current ADSUP II members by the Superintendent of
Schools.
C.
Tax Sheltered Annuity
The district will provide a TSA program up to 1.05% of salary with a dollar for
dollar match of the employee contribution and consistent with the Tax Code.
XIV. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
A.
If any ADSUP II member designated in I. feels the subject of a violation of
School Board Policy, exclusive of contracts, personnel handbooks and
agreements with employee groups, he/she may avail himself/herself of the
following procedure if initiated within ten (10) working days of the alleged violation (a "day" is defined as a working day):
1.
Discuss the matter with his/her immediate supervisor and/or appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
2.
If the difference is not resolved, the complainant will explain his/her
position, in writing, to the Superintendent within ten (10) days of the alleged occurrence, and notify him/her that he/she is invoking this complaint procedure. The Superintendent will confer with the
complainant within ten (10) days of receiving such notice.
3.
The Superintendent will send his/her decision, in writing, to the complainant within five (5) days of the conference.
4.
If the complainant is not satisfied with the Superintendent's decision,
he/she may, within five (5) days of its receipt, appeal the
decision to the Board of School Directors, with a copy to the
Superintendent.
5.
The Board will confer with the complainant and Superintendent within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the appeal.
6.
The Board promptly will send its decision, in writing, to the complainant and Superintendent. The Board's decision will be final and
binding.
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XIV.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (continued)
7.
B.
XV.
The Board does not intend to waive legal rights of the complainant. If
the complainant elects to proceed by any other legal remedy, he/she
shall waive his/her rights to proceed under this complaint procedure.
In following this procedure, these provisions will apply:
1.
All conferences will be held at a time mutually convenient to all participants and will be confidential.
2.
Either party may invite other persons to attend conferences.
3.
Failure at any step of this procedure to communicate decisions within
the specified time limits shall permit the complainant to lodge an appeal at the next step of the procedure.
4.
Failure by the complainant to observe any deadline will discontinue
the process beyond that step.
5.
The time limits specified in this procedure may be extended by written
mutual agreement, with the exception of the initial ten (10) + day period in which a complaint must be filed.
MEET AND DISCUSS PANEL
A Meet and Discuss Panel will be selected for the purposes of discussing matters
of concern to both the school Board and to the ADSUP I. The Panel will consist
of three (3) Board members, the Superintendent and (4) ADSUP II members
(selected by ADSUP II). The Panel will meet as needed on a mutually agreed
upon basis.
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
HANDBOOK
FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
AND
CONFIDENTIAL SERETARIES
Approved by the Board
of School Directors
September 28, 2006
For the period
July 1, 2006 through
June 30, 2008
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS AND CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARIES
HANDBOOK
I.
II.
POSITIONS COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT
A.
Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant
B.
Director of Management Services’ Administrative Assistant
C.
Human Resource Administrator’s Administrative Assistant
D.
Human Resource Secretary
CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT
A.
Full-time:
Works at least five (5) hours per day, five (5) days per week.
III.
WORK SCHEDULES
A.
Full-time:
The normal workday is eight (8) hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with one
hour for lunch. Exact work schedules will be determined by supervisors.
IV.
HOLIDAYS
As per district calendar.
V.
VACATION
A.
Administrative assistants and confidential secretaries accrue vacation at the
rate of .83 days for each month worked. For example, an employee under
contract for the entire year (12 months) receives ten (10) working days paid
vacation.
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V.
VI.
VACATION, continued
B.
Administrative assistants and confidential secretaries who have completed
one year will begin earning fifteen (15) vacation days per year (1.25 days per
month worked); administrative assistants and confidential secretaries who
have completed eight (8) consecutive years will begin receiving eighteen (18)
vacation days per year (1.5 days per month worked); and administrative
assistants and confidential secretaries who have completed nine (9)
consecutive years will receive twenty (20) vacation days per year (1.67 days
per month worked). Administrative assistants and confidential secretaries
may carry thirty (30) days of vacation into the new fiscal year.
C.
Upon retirement or resignation, administrative assistants and confidential
secretaries are entitled to be paid for up to one (1) year, not to exceed twenty
(20) days of unused vacation days at employee’s per diem rate.
SICK LEAVE FOR PERSONAL ILLNESS OR INJURY
A.
Administrative assistants and confidential secretaries accrue sick leave at the
rate of one paid day for every month worked. For example, a secretary
under a full-year contract (12 months) will receive twelve (12) paid sick leave
days per year.
B.
Administrative assistants and confidential secretaries accumulate unused
sick leave from year to year on an unlimited basis. A running account of sick
leave is posted on paychecks on a monthly basis.
C.
Administrative assistants and confidential secretaries are entitled to the use
of all accumulated days of sick leave.
D.
Should an employee exhaust sick leave before the disability insurance
coverage takes effect, his/her paycheck will be deducted at the per diem
rate.
E.
Sick Leave Buy-back: The employee must have completed ten (10) years of
continuous employment with the Rose Tree Media School District as a
permanent member of the staff to be eligible for this benefit.
The Board will pay the employee upon termination of his/her employment
with the Rose Tree Media School District for:
days 1 – 100
days 101 – 150
any days beyond 150
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2006-2008
$30.00 per day
$35.00 per day
$45.00 per day
VII.
VIII.
PERSONAL/EMERGENCY LEAVE
A.
Administrative assistants and confidential secretaries are entitled to a total of
four (4) paid leave days a year to conduct unexpected personal business that
could not have been otherwise scheduled, or for other emergencies.
B.
Personal/emergency leave days are not cumulative from year to year.
Unused personal/emergency leave days will be converted to sick days at the
end of the fiscal year.
INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHOOL CLOSING
As a general rule, administrative assistants and confidential secretaries are
expected to report to work on days when school is closed due to inclement weather.
However, this rule has two specific areas of clarification.
A.
The Superintendent reserves the right to close all offices. Employees will be
notified of this decision via the telephone chain. The Superintendent will
make the final decision.
B.
Employees will attempt to be in by 10:00 a.m. on snow days. This will allow
time for digging out problems and possible difficulties on the road. Quitting
time on these days may be earlier than usual to allow enough time to get
home for dinner. However, this decision will be based on developing road
conditions during the day. If, for one reason or another, an individual cannot
make it to work, he/she should call his/her supervisor and take a personal
day. This should be reported to the Personnel Office the day following the
personal day.
A.
Health and Hospitalization Insurance
1.
Contribution: Administrative assistants and confidential Secretaries
shall continue to contribute 8% of the applicable premium cost by
payroll deduction.
2.
Coverage:
Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
Option 10/20/70 or equivalent. The Board has the right to select the
insurance carrier. Should an administrative assistant or a confidential
secretary member choose a more expensive available plan, then the
member must pay the difference between the applicable premium in
A.1. and the member’s plan.
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IX.
OTHER BENEFITS
B.
Disability Income Insurance
1.
Description:
This coverage provides for a monthly income guaranteed in the event
of a disabling illness or injury. It is twenty-four hour coverage that
means employee is covered for all illnesses and accidents on or off
the job. An exception to this rule is a disability occurring while working
at another job for remuneration.
Disability Income Protection
2.
C.
a.
Base insurance plan for the individual in first two years in the
district amounts to approximately 60% (as determined by
insurance carrier) of monthly salary, payable for one year.
Payments begin after thirty days of disability to a maximum of
$2,000 per month. The Board has the right to select the
insurance carrier.
b.
Individual in his/her third year with district is eligible for longterm disability. If disability continues into second year, benefit
amounts to approximately 60% (as determined by insurance
carrier) of salary to a maximum of $2,500 per month, payable to
age 65.
c.
Long-term disability supplement provides that an eligible
individual will receive 75% of his/her salary, to age 65, if
disability results from an on-the-job injury.
Cost:
Board shall contribute the full cost of the monthly premium.
Life Insurance
1.
Description: term life insurance policy provides a payment to
beneficiary at death of employee. It is strictly a death protection policy
and carries no cash value.
2.
Coverage: employee may purchase amounts equal to Board provided
amount at own cost. Cost schedule available in Personnel Office.
•
First two years of employment - $5,000
•
Three or more years of employment – life insurance coverage
equal to $100,000
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IX.
OTHER BENEFITS, continued
D.
E.
F.
3.
Cost: Board shall contribute the full cost of the monthly premium.
4.
Employee may purchase amounts equal to Board provided amount at
own cost. Cost schedule available in Personnel Office.
Dental Insurance
1.
Description: Delta Dental Premier Plan or equivalent. Board has
the right to select the carrier.
2.
Eligibility : all full-time employees and their families are eligible to join
the plan immediately upon employment.
3.
Cost: Employee will contribute $5.00 per month to the cost of the
insurance.
4.
Limit of Coverage: complete descriptive literature is available in
Personnel Office.
Dental Supplemental - Oral surgery
1.
Description: Delta Dental Oral Surgery Plan or equivalent.
2.
Cost: Board shall contribute one hundred (100%) of the premium for
the individual or family plan coverage.
3.
Coverage: Oral surgery (100% UCR); Periodontics (50% UCR);
Prosthetics (50% UCR)
4.
Board has the right to select the carrier.
Dental Supplemental - Orthodontics
1.
G.
Description – Delta Dental Orthodontics Plan or equivalent.
Cost Containment
1.
Each administrative assistant or confidential secretary who
chooses not to elect health and hospital coverage shall receive
monthly payments in the amount of single Personal Choice
10/20/70 rate. Notice of the employee’s decision shall be
provided to the Business Office by no later than May 31st of each
school year.
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IX.
OTHER BENEFITS, continued
2.
If the employee chooses to re-enter the plan, the first re-entry shall be
at no cost to the employee. Any subsequent re-entry shall cost the
employee twenty-five percent (25%) per month of the premium cost
for one year.
3.
Self Insurance Fund
The Board will provide up to $350 per member for an annual physical
examination. Verification of the physical examination and the date on
which it occurred will be made. The results of the physical
examination are to be confidential and the property of the member. In
addition, any unreimbursed medical, dental and/or vision costs
will be paid up to the balance of the $350. Original receipts will be
provided.
H.
I.
J.
Vision Plan
1.
Description: Board shall offer a vision plan to employees.
2.
Cost: Board shall contribute the full cost of the monthly premium.
Tax Deferred Annuity
1.
Description: A plan whereby an employee may place a portion of an
annual income into an annuity for additional income at retirement.
While the employee is investing this amount, he/she does not pay
current federal income tax on the contribution. The federal tax on this
amount is deferred until such time as the employee collects his/her
annuity.
2.
The district will provide a TSA program up to 1.05% of salary with
a dollar for dollar match to the employee contribution and consistent
with the Tax Code.
Workman’s Compensation Insurance
1.
Description: This insurance pays for all medical expenses and loss of
time as a result of an accident occurring to an employee while working
on the job.
2.
Eligibility: Administrative assistants and confidential secretaries are
covered by the plan. Coverage is automatic and immediate upon
employment.
3.
Cost: Board provides all of this coverage.
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IX.
OTHER BENEFITS, continued
K.
Pennsylvania School Employees’ Retirement System
Early Retirement Incentive (effective June 29, 1999)
1.
2.
X.
Each employee who retires from the School District in accordance
with the regulations of the Public School Employee’s Retirement
System with superannuations (will be 55 years of age prior to the end
of the fiscal year of retirement) shall be eligible for an insurance
benefit as set forth below, provided that:
a.
The applicant will, during the fiscal year of his or her retirement,
complete at least ten (10) years of continuous full-time
employment with the Rose Tree Media School District as a
permanent member of the staff.
b.
Eligible employees must actually retire pursuant to the Public
School Employees’ Retirement Code prior to the end of the
fiscal year of application.
c.
Eligible applicants will have the choice of insurance providers.
Provided that an eligible applicant has met all the above requirements,
the Board will pay husband and wife coverage with the right of
survivorship for the health package including health, hospitalization,
dental, vision and prescription to Medicare eligible date at 85% of the
yearly cost of the cost of insurance at the rate of retirement. In the
event that the spouse has coverage, the employee will defer to that
plan. If the spouse has coverage that is not as good as the one
offered by Rose Tree Media School District, the district will make up
the cost differential.
GENERAL
A.
Physical Examination
1.
All employees newly hired will be required to take a physical
examination and tine test at his/her own expense within thirty (30)
days of hiring.
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X.
GENERAL
B.
Probationary Period
1.
C.
Grievance
1.
D.
F.
An employee who feels he/she has not been treated fairly with regard
to the provisions of this handbook should notify his/her immediate
supervisor within one week. If the matter cannot be resolved
informally at that level, the employee is entitled to a hearing conducted
by the Director of Management Services if requested within thirty (30)
days of the original grievance.
Resignation and Discharge
1.
E.
Each new employee shall be required to serve a sixty (60) working
day probationary period. By the end of the period, the employee will
be notified, in writing, whether he/she will be retained as an employee
of the District. No employee whose employment is terminated
pursuant to this Article shall have the right to challenge the termination
pursuant to Article X, C or D.
An employee who expects to resign should provide his/her supervisor
with at least a two (2) weeks notice whenever possible. An employee
facing discharge is entitled to a hearing conducted by the Director of
Management Services if he/she so requests.
Automobile
1.
The Board will provide non-ownership liability insurance as the
secondary insurer to supplement the individuals own insurance for
accidents occurring while on authorized school business.
2.
Individuals using their own automobiles in pursuance of school district
duties as approved by their immediate supervisor will be reimbursed
at the rate allowed by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
Continuing Education
Within Board approved budget allocations, immediate supervisors may
assign employees and/or approve requests for continuing education, subject
to the Superintendent’s prior approval.
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X.
GENERAL, continued
G.
Legal Assistance
At the Superintendent’s discretion, the School Board Solicitor will be made
available to individuals sued for performance within the jurisdiction of their
assignments.
XI.
SALARIES
A.
Increases will be 4.0% over 2005-06 salary for the 2006-07 school year
and 3.75% over the 2006-07 salary for the 2007-08 school year.
Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant
Dir of Management Service’s Administrative Assistant
Dir of Human Resource’s Admin Assistant
Human Resource Secretary
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2006-07
2007-08
$47,642
$43,342
$42,760
$32,370
$49,429
$44,967
$44,364
$33,584
No.
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PROPERTY
TITLE:
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
1. Purpose
The School Board of the Rose Tree Media School Districts sets these guidelines to
ensure that effort is made to conserve energy and natural resources while exercising
sound financial management.
2. Authority
The implementation of this policy is the joint responsibility of the administration,
teachers, students, support personnel, and community members using district buildings.
Success is based on cooperation at all levels. The Board will assign an Energy Manager
to assist in the implementation of this policy.
3. Guidelines
The district will maintain accurate records of energy consumption and cost of energy.
The building principals will be accountable for energy management on his/her campus
with energy audits being conducted and conservation program outlines being updated.
The Superintendent’s designee will be responsible in other district facilities. The
school district Engineer will serve as Energy Manager.
To ensure the overall success of the energy management program, the following
specific areas of emphasis will be adopted:
I. All district personnel will be expected to contribute to energy efficiency in
the district.
A. Occupied Mode and Unoccupied Mode:
Occupied mode begins 60 minutes before the official start of school and
Unoccupied Mode begins 60 minutes after the official end of the school day for
teachers. Below is a chart for the elementary, middle and high schools.
Elementary
Middle
High
Official Start
Official End
Start Occupied Start Unoccupied
8:30
8:00
7:20
4:00
3:30
2:55
7:30
7:00
6:20
5:00
4:30
3:55
Sections of the building used for after-school activities will be considered occupied.
No.
It should be noted that an entire school is not occupied when an activity is occurring
in the school. The space that is being occupied will be heated or cooled.
B.
Equipment Maintenance
Any malfunctioning devices, windows or vents should be immediately reported by
school administration or Facility Foreman to the Maintenance Department through
the work order system.
C. Heating Season
1. Thermostats shall be lowered to obtain a building temperature of 68-70
degrees Fahrenheit during the day.
2. Heating setback switches shall be adjusted to obtain night time building
temperatures of 60°F. Setback switches shall be activated for night time
temperature according to Section III – Procedures for start of
Unoccupied Mode.
3. Door and window closures shall be carefully monitored to reduce heat
loss.
4. The Maintenance Department shall coordinate with the school principal
on efficient boiler use to ensure minimum boiler operations.
5. The Maintenance Department shall assess outside air intake systems and
adjust where needed to reduce heat loss.
6. Heating problems should be reported to the Maintenance Department
through the work order system.
D. Cooling Season
1. Cooling levels for air-conditioned areas shall be held at not lower than
74-76 degrees Fahrenheit during working hours. Setback switches shall
be activated for night time temperature according to Section III –
Procedures for start of Unoccupied Mode unless the physical plant is
specifically exempt to provide comfortable temperatures for special
programs in a school.
2. The Maintenance Department shall adjust cooling system controls to
ensure that the temperature of air-conditioned areas will be
maintained between 74-76 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Cooling and air circulation problems should be reported to the
Maintenance Department through the work order system.
E. Other
1. Interior hall lights shall be reduced by 50 percent at all times where
practical. Classroom lights shall be turned off when not in use. Night
custodial staffs shall use minimum lighting necessary to accomplish
tasks.
2. All areas without staff or students shall have lights off completely.
3. When a room is only occupied by a teacher, lights should be at halfpower.
4. Half lighting will be used in the hallways at night, and only classrooms
No.
that are being worked in will be lit. One custodian in a hall way should
mean only one classroom light on.
5. All outside lights should be off during daylight hours. The Maintenance
Department will coordinate the use of photocells to control the
operation of outside lights.
6. Once school activities have ended, all outdoor lights should be at a preset minimum. The Maintenance Department will verify the necessary
candle power to ensure the safety of the parking lot lighting.
7. All copiers and laminators should be turned off when teaching and
administrative staff have left the building.
8. All computers and computer accessories should have sleep timers reset
to go to “sleep” after three minutes of inactivity or be disconnected.
9. No outside microwaves, refrigerators, toaster ovens or appliances
should be used outside of teacher work rooms and custodial break room.
10. No space heaters will be permitted in classrooms or offices.
11. Modular classrooms not in use for classroom purposes will be
disconnected.
F. Hot Water Heaters
Hot water temperature in the elementary classrooms shall not be above 100
degrees; all other heaters will be set at 125 degrees. Booster heaters will be
utilized to increase the water temperature in the dishwasher room to 140
degrees.
G. Energy Consuming Personal Items
A fee will be charged for any energy consuming personal items. The fees
will be collected by the school district and will be sent to the Supervisor of
Business Operations to be deposited in the electricity account of the Rose
Tree Media School District. The Supervisor of Business Operations will
keep a list of staff who have paid the fees. Any items that have not been
paid for will be confiscated by the school principal and retained until
picked up by the owner.
Yearly fees are as follows:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Refrigerators - $25.00
Microwave Ovens - $20.00
Coffee Makers - $20.00
Toaster Ovens - $20.00
Radiant Foot Warmers - $15.00
Lamps - $10.00
SPACE HEATERS ARE NOT PERMITTED!
The school principal will be responsible for seeing that all fees for personal
energy consuming items are collected and sent to the Supervisor of
Business Operations for deposit.
No.
II.
Role of Energy Manager
The Energy Manager will make periodic visits during school hours, nights
and unoccupied hours to ensure energy saving methods are being followed.
A checklist will be filled out and the information will be shared with the
building administrator in a timely fashion.
III.
Accountability
The school principal will be held accountable for building conformity to
energy policy guidelines.
The Energy Manager will submit a quarterly report to the school principal.
A report will be submitted to the Superintendent if a school building
receives a failing report for 2 consecutive quarters.
The school building will receive 25% of the savings from the reduction in
utility cost.
IV.
Savings Calculation
All savings are calculated using the previous year as the base year. All
calculations are based on weather adjustments, changes in square footage
(additions or deletions), replacement of HVAC equipment and computer
additions.
B\.
BONNETT ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED
ARCHITECTS
PLANNERS
ENGINEERS
PROGRAM MANAGERS
September 12, 2006
Mr. Harry W. Protzmann, Jr.
Director of Maintenance and Operations
Rose Tree Media School District
134 Barren Road
Media, PA 19063
Re: Proposal to Study Locations for a
New Education Center Building
Dear Mr. Protzmann:
We are pleased to submit this proposal to the Rose Tree Media School District to provide
Architectural Planning Services for the above-mentioned project.
Bonnett Associates Incorporated (BAI) will provide professional services to evaluate site location
options for a new Education Center building. The sites where a new building may be located will
include Penncrest High School, Springton Lake Middle School and Indian Lane Elementary
School. BAI will identifY various locations on each of the above sites where the new Education
Center building could be located as a freestanding building or attached to the present school
building. This evaluation will assume that the new building will be a two-story structure with a
total floor area of25,000 square feet, as determined by the Rose Tree Media School District.
BAI would meet with representatives of the Rose Tree Media School District before beginning the
evaluation of options to ascertain information about the proposed Education Center and existing
school buildings and sites. The Rose Tree Media School District will provide existing architectural
and engineering drawings of the three existing buildings and sites for use by BAI. The product of
this evaluation will include the following information about each of the Education Center building
location options, which would be crafted into a report.
A graphic site plan -depicting the Education Center building
location options for each of the three school sites that will identifY
the footprint of the building, parking dedicated to the building, and
pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation patterns.
Commentary on each option.
Determination of the effect of Act 34 of 1973 on each of the
identified locations and information concerning eligibility for
PlanCon reimbursement.
A budget estimate of probable construction costs for each of the
identified locations that would include Site Development and
Building Construction Costs on a cost per square foot basis.
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BALDWIN
TELEPHONE
TOWER,
EDDYSTONE,
610-447-1200
PENNSYLVANIA
19022
FAX
610-447-1229
Concurrent Enrollment Agreement
This Agreement is entered into by and between Rose Tree Media School District and Delaware
County Community College. This agreement sets out the terms and conditions of the dual
enrollment program offered by these two institutions in accordance with Article XVI-B of the
Public School Code (hereinafter “Program”).
Delaware County Community College and the Rose Tree Media School District do hereby agree
to the following:
1. Term
The term of this agreement shall be from August 15, 2006 – June 30, 2007
2. Dual Enrollment Committee
The Dual Enrollment Committee appointed for the term of this Agreement is comprised
of the following individuals:
Veronica Barbato, Rose Tree Media School Board, Chair
Steve Taylor, Rose Tree Media School District, Director of Teaching & Learning for
Secondary Education
Ken Batchelor, Penncrest High School, Principal
Susan Evans, Penncrest High School, Assistant Principal
David Harple, Penncrest High School, Building Coordinator for Guidance
Samantha Abelson, Penncrest High School, Teacher
Sally Jo Davis, Parent
Student – to be determined
Claudia Kovach, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Professor, English and French, Neumann
College
Joseph Gillespie, Dean of Education and Human Services, Associate Professor, Neumann
College
Ryan Savitz, Instructor, Mathematics, Neumann College
Frances M. Cubberley, Associate Vice President, Delaware County Community College
Rosina Fieno, Dean of Communications, Arts & Humanities, Delaware County
Community College
3. Student eligibility
A. Students who meet all of the following criteria are qualified to participate in the
program:
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a. The student is a high school junior or senior.
b. The student is making satisfactory progress toward fulfilling applicable secondary
school graduation requirements, as determined by the Rose Tree Media School
District. The Rose Tree Media School District will determine satisfactory
progress based on credits earned. Delaware County Community College will
make final determination regarding a student’s academic ability and readiness for
college-level course work.
c. The student has scored at least Basic or above on the PSSA math or reading tests
or comparable nationally normed tests.
d. The student scores at least in the 50th percentile on nationally-normed tests.
B. Students that do not meet the criteria listed under Section A may be permitted to
enroll in dual enrollment courses if they meet the following alternative criteria and
receive approval from both Delaware County Community College and the Rose Tree
Media School District:
i. The student is enrolled in the Rose Tree Media School District as a high
school freshman or sophomore but meets the criteria listed in Section A
above.
C. In order to remain in this program, the student must maintain a secondary school
grade point average of 2.5 in the applicable subject area of study. The student also
must maintain a minimum grade of 2.0 in each dual enrollment course in which the
student is enrolled.
4. Courses offered
The following criteria apply to all courses covered by this Agreement:
A. The courses are non-remedial.
B. The courses are in a core academic subject as defined by the No Child Left Behind
Act of 2001. Core subjects include English, reading or language arts, mathematics,
science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history and
geography.
C. The courses, as offered to dual enrollment students, are identical to those offered
when dual enrollment students are not enrolled, including the use of identical
curriculum, assessments and instructional materials.
D. The courses enforce prerequisite coursework requirements identical to those enforced
for the courses when dual enrollment students are not enrolled.
E.
E. The course has a strong history of transfer as determined by Delaware County
Community College’s Registrar’s Office.
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The following courses shall be offered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and
Article XVI-B of the Public School Code:
NAME of
COURSE
Art and Child Development
Art History I
Drawing
Painting
Watercolor Paint
B/W Photography I
B/W Photography II
General Chemistry (w/ lab)
English Composition II
German I
Western Civilization I
Introduction to World
Religions
Italian I
Intermediate Algebra
Modern College Math I
Elementary Calculus
College Algebra & Trig I
Calculus I
Intro to Philosophy
Intro to Astronomy
Intro to Geology
College Physics I
University Physics
American National
Government
General Psychology
Intro to Nanotechnology
Sociology of Marriage and
the Family
Human Relations
Intro to Sociology
Social Problems
Spanish I
COLLEGE
CREDITS
PENNCREST
EQUIVALENT
Elective
Elective
Drawing
Painting
Elective
Photography I
Photography II
Chemistry I
Advanced
Composition
German I
Elective
Elective
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
Tuition
$255
$255
$255
$255
$255
$255
$255
$340
$255
3.0
3.0
3.0
$255
$255
$255
Elective
Algebra II
Elective
Intro to Calculus
Algebra II
1 Calculus
Philosophy
Elective
Elective
Physics I
AP Physics
American
Government
Elective
Elective
Elective
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
5.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
Elective
Elective
Elective
Spanish I
Fees
$170
$92
$107
$107
$107
$122
$122
$156
$92
COSTS
Books
$106
$108
$18
$20
$96
$39
$175
$175
Total Costs
$531
$455
$362
$380
$382
$473
$416
$671
$522
$92
$92
$92
$146
$85
$132
$493
$432
$479
$255
$255
$255
$340
$255
$425
$255
$255
$340
$340
$340
$255
$92
$92
$92
$116
$92
$140
$92
$92
$136
$156
$156
$92
$175
$130
$115
$120
$128
$173
$143
$96
$152
$140
$260
$138
$522
$477
$462
$576
$475
$738
$490
$443
$628
$636
$756
$485
3.0
3.0
3.0
$255
$255
$255
$92
$122
$92
$98
$27
$86
$445
$404
$433
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
$255
$255
$255
$255
$92
$92
$92
$92
$120
$108
$87
$180
$467
$455
$434
$527
Students enrolled in any of these courses are responsible for their own transportation.
The maximum number of dual enrollment students to be enrolled in any of these courses in the
2006-2007 school year is 10.
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B. Student Credit
Students will not be allowed to enroll in more than 16 postsecondary credits through dual
enrollment.
In order to successfully complete a course listed in this Agreement, students must earn a
minimum grade of 2.0.
The Rose Tree Media School District will award credit for and recognize courses that are
successfully completed under this Agreement as fulfilling the graduation requirements
identified above.
Delaware County Community College will award postsecondary credit to students who
successfully complete courses identified in this Agreement as identified above. Delaware
County Community College will transcript this credit in a manner similar to other
students who take a course at this institution. If a dual enrollment student becomes a
regularly enrolled student at Delaware County Community College following graduation
from secondary school, Delaware County Community College shall recognize those
credits as applying to the student’s degree requirements as it would for any regularly
enrolled postsecondary student who took the courses.
C. Promotional material:
a.
Delaware County Community College agrees to make sure that each dual
enrollment student receives appropriate information on the admissions and
registration process, as well as assistance with the financial aid process should
s/he decide to continue at the Community College after high school graduation.
Application fees for Delaware County Community College for students in dual
enrollment courses for the Rose Tree Media School District will be waived.
b.
The Rose Tree Media School District will commit to display in information on
Delaware County Community College in the counseling suite and will work with
Delaware County Community College admissions to organize a school wide
presentation for parents at Penncrest High School on dual enrollment that will
include representatives from Delaware County Community College.
D. Additional Administrative Responsibilities
The following people will be responsible for the tasks listed below:
A. Registration: Delaware County Community College will supply Penncrest High
School counselors with the necessary course registration materials by April 1st and
October 1st for the following semester. Penncrest High School Counselors will return
completed course registrations by May 1st and November 1st respectively.
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B. Record Keeping: For any year for which there are graduates from Rose Tree Media
School District who enroll in Delaware County Community College, Delaware
County Community College will provide aggregate data on the following data points.
Delaware County Community College Registrar’s Office will keep comprehensive
records of courses taken and grades received by dual enrollment students. Delaware
County Community College will submit an end-of-year report to the Rose Tree Media
School District by July 1st of each year.
a. This report will include:
i. Number of students applied, accepted, and enrolled
ii. Average GPA in Math and English
iii. Courses during 1st year
iv. Number placed in remedial courses
v. Number returned sophomore year
vi. End of sophomore year GPA
C. Fiscal Transactions: An invoice for allowable costs will be sent to the Rose Tree
Media School District by December 1 and May 1 of each year. The Rose Tree Media
School District will complete payment of this invoice prior to the beginning of the
following academic semester.
D. Counseling: Delaware County Community College commits to identify one
academic counselor to be the contact for Rose Tree Media School District students.
This person will aid students in locating the necessary resources to be successful in
their dual enrollment courses.
E. Library Privileges: Delaware County Community College will grant Rose Tree
Media School District students full library privileges.
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Signature Page
Rose Tree Media School District and Delaware County Community College agree not to
unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, or
disability in any undertaking pursuant to this agreement.
For the School District:
-----------------------------------------------------------Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Nancy Fronduti, President, Board of School Directors
Date:
Delaware County Community College:
-----------------------------------------------------------Jerome S. Parker, President
Date:
-----------------------------------------------------------Virginia M. Carter, Provost
Date:
-----------------------------------------------------------Frances M. Cubberley, Associate Vice President
Date:
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BONNETT ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED
Mr. Harry W. Protzmann, Jr.
Re: Proposal to Study Locations for a
New Education Center Building
September 12,2006
Page 2
Compensation for professional services provided by Bonnett Associates Incorporated for the services
proposed would be the fixed amount of $8,800.00 including three copies of the final report. Additional
copies of the final report would be provided at our direct cost of reproduction if required by the Rose Tree
Media School District. Invoices for services provided would be submitted monthly.
If this proposal is acceptable, please sign and return one copy for our records. Thank you for this
opportunity to provide this Professional Services Proposal to the Rose Tree Media School District.
Accepted on behalf of the Rose Tree Media School District by:
Signature
Printed Name
Date
& Title
Concurrent Enrollment Agreement
This Agreement is entered into by and between Rose Tree Media School District
(hereinafter referred to as the “School District”) and Neumann College. This agreement
sets out the terms and conditions of the dual enrollment program offered by these two
institutions in accordance with Article XVI-B of the Public School Code (hereinafter
“Program”).
Neumann College and the School District do hereby agree to the following:
1. Term
The term of this agreement shall be from August 15, 2006 – June 30, 2007
2. Dual Enrollment Committee
The Dual Enrollment Committee appointed for the term of this Agreement is
comprised of the following individuals:
Veronica Barbato, Rose Tree Media School Board, Chair
Steve Taylor, Rose Tree Media School District, Director of Teaching & Learning
for Secondary Education
Ken Batchelor, Penncrest High School, Principal
Susan Evans, Penncrest High School, Assistant Principal
David Harple, Penncrest High School, Building Coordinator for Guidance
Samantha Abelson, Penncrest High School, Teacher
Sally Jo Davis, Parent
Student – to be determined
Claudia Kovach, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Professor, English and French,
Neumann College
Joseph Gillespie, Dean of Education and Human Services, Associate Professor,
Neumann College
Ryan Savitz, Instructor, Mathematics, Neumann College
Frances M. Cubberley, Associate Vice President, Delaware County Community
College
Rosina Fieno, Dean of Communications, Arts & Humanities, Delaware County
Community College
3. Student eligibility
A. Students who meet all of the following criteria are qualified to participate in
the program:
1
a. The student is a high school junior or senior.
b. The student is making satisfactory progress toward fulfilling applicable
secondary school graduation requirements, as determined by the School
District. The School District will determine satisfactory progress based on
credits earned.
c. The student has scored at least proficient or above on the PSSA math or
reading tests or comparable nationally normed tests.
d. The student demonstrates readiness for college-level coursework in the
intended subject area of study, as determined by Neumann College.
Neumann College will determine readiness based on placement exam
decisions.
e. The student has scored at least a 15 on the placement exam deemed
appropriate by Neumann College for the dual enrollment course to be
taken.
B. Students that do not meet the criteria listed under Section A may be permitted
to enroll in dual enrollment courses if they meet the following alternative
criteria and receive approval from both Neumann College and the School
District:
i. The student is enrolled in the School District as a high school
freshman or sophomore but meets the criteria listed in Section A
above.
C. In order to remain in this program, the student must maintain a secondary
school grade point average of 2.5 in the applicable subject area of study. The
student also must maintain a minimum grade of 2.0 in each dual enrollment
course in which the student is enrolled.
4. Courses offered
The following criteria apply to all courses covered by this Agreement:
1. The courses are non-remedial.
2. The courses are in a core academic subject as defined by the No Child Left
Behind Act of 2001. Core subjects include English, reading or language arts,
mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics,
arts, history and geography.
3. The courses, as offered to dual enrollment students, are identical to those
offered when dual enrollment students are not enrolled, including the use of
identical curriculum, assessments and instructional materials.
2
4. The courses enforce prerequisite coursework requirements identical to those
enforced for the courses when dual enrollment students are not enrolled.
5. The course has a strong history of transfer as determined by Neumann
College’s Registrar’s Office.
The following courses shall be offered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement
and Article XVI-B of the Public School Code:
NAME of
COURSE
Intro to Cultural Anthropology
Our Visual Heritage
Studio Art
Art of Silkscreen Printing
Two Dimension Design
Digital Imaging
College Chemistry (lab)
Reading in the Disciplines
Effective Writing w/ Computers
French I
Intermediate French
Modern Europe
Colonial America
Persian/Farsi I
Chinese I
Russian
Africa
Italian I
Intermediate Italian
Introductory Statistics
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Ethics
Intro to Philosophy
Physics I (lab)
Astronomy
American Political Process
General Psychology
Principles of Sociology
Spanish I
Intermediate Spanish
PENNCREST
EQUIVALENT
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Chemistry I
Advanced
Communications
Advanced
Composition
French I
French II
Modern Europe
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Intro to Statistics
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Elective
Philosophy
Physics I
Elective
American
Government
Elective
Elective
Spanish I
Spanish II
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COLLEGE
CREDITS
COSTS
Books
Total Costs
123.75
542.75
50.00
469.00
39.99
458.99
2.99
421.99
49.99
468.99
0
419.00
16.00
575.00
75.00
494.00
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
Tuition
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$559
$419
3.0
$419
59.25
478.25
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
$419
160.75
160.75
94.25
96.50
38.00
74.25
124.50
40.00
145.00
145.00
119.00
117.50
81.00
78.00
78.75
111.50
107.75
78.50
579.75
579.75
513.25
515.50
457.00
493.25
543.50
459.00
564.00
564.00
538.00
536.50
500.00
497.00
497.75
530.50
526.75
497.50
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
$419
$419
$419
$419
70.25
78.25
165.50
165.50
489.25
497.25
584.50
584.50
Students enrolled in any of these courses are responsible for their own transportation.
The maximum number of dual enrollment students to be enrolled in any of these courses
in the 2006-2007 school year is 5.
5. Student Credit
Students will not be allowed to enroll in more than 24 postsecondary credits through dual
enrollment.
In order to successfully complete a course listed in this Agreement, students must earn a
minimum grade of 2.0.
The School District will award credit for and recognize courses that are successfully
completed under this Agreement as fulfilling the graduation requirements identified
above.
Neumann College will award postsecondary credit to students who successfully complete
courses identified in this Agreement as identified above. Neumann College will
transcript this credit in a manner similar to other students who take a course at this
institution. If a dual enrollment student becomes a regularly enrolled student at Neumann
College following graduation from secondary school, Neumann College shall recognize
those credits as applying to the student’s degree requirements as it would for any
regularly enrolled postsecondary student who took the courses.
6. Promotional material:
A. Neumann College agrees to make a college-ready presentation in each dual
enrollment course on campus once per semester. This presentation will include
information on how to prepare a college application, how to apply for financial
aid and a voluntary campus tour. Application fees for Neumann College for
students in dual enrollment courses for the School District will be waived.
B. The School District will commit to displaying information on Neumann College
in the counseling suite and will work with Neumann College admissions to
organize a school wide presentation for parents at Penncrest High School on dual
enrollment that will include representatives from Neumann College.
7. Additional Administrative Responsibilities
The following people will be responsible for the tasks listed below:
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A. Registration: Neumann College will supply Penncrest High School counselors
with the necessary course registration materials by March 1st and October 1st for
the following semester. Penncrest High School Counselors will return completed
course registrations by April 1st and November 1st respectively.
B. Record Keeping: For any year for which there are graduates from Rose Tree
Media School District who enroll in Neumann College, Neumann College will
provide aggregate data on the following data points. Neumann College’s
Registrar’s Office will keep comprehensive records of courses taken and grades
received by dual enrollment students. Neumann College will submit an end-ofyear report to the School District by July 1st of each year.
a. This report will include:
i. Number of students applied, accepted, and enrolled
ii. Average GPA in Math and English
iii. Courses during 1st year
iv. Number placed in remedial courses
v. Number returned sophomore year
vi. End of sophomore year GPA
C. Progress Reports: Neumann College’s faculty members will provide a student
progress report to the student and the School District counselors eight weeks into
the course and before the withdrawal date. Students receiving below a D will be
automatically withdrawn from the course. A refund for a School District student
withdrawal will be remitted to the School District minus fees, textbook and
withdrawal fees.
D. Fiscal Transactions: An invoice for allowable costs will be sent to the School
District by November 1 and March 1 of each year. The School District will
complete payment of this invoice prior to the beginning of the following academic
semester.
E. Textbooks: Neumann College commits to using the same textbook in math and
science courses for two-year periods, as long as the textbooks are being used in
any sections of the dual enrollment course.
F. Counseling: Neumann College commits to identify one academic counselor in
the Academic Counseling Center to be the contact for School District students.
This person will aid students in locating the necessary resources to be successful
in their dual enrollment courses.
G. Library Privileges: Neumann College will grant School District students taking 9
credits full library privileges.
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Signature Page
Rose Tree Media School District and Neumann College agree not to unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, or disability
in any undertaking pursuant to this agreement.
For the School District:
-----------------------------------------------------------Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D. Superintendent
Date:
------------------------------------------------------------Nancy Fronduti, President, Board of School Directors
Date:
Neumann College:
-----------------------------------------------------------Date:
Rosalie M. Mirenda, D.N.Sc.
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