ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
August 22, 2006
8:00 p.m.
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.
Summer Reading – The Misfits
IV.
Change of Graduation Venue
V.
Policy Updates from Teaching and Learning
VI.
Sharing Resources with Other School Districts
VII.
Finance
A.
Act 1, 2006
1.
Tax Study Commission – See Attachment 1
2.
Time Line – See Attachment 2
B.
Audit Committee
1.
RTMSD Audit Committee Charter – See Attachment 3
C.
PFM Group Proposal - Act 1 Services
Operations
A.
Change Orders
1.
Transportation, Maintenance and Springton Lake Projects
B.
Anti Idling Policy – Attachment 4
1.
Clean Busses for Kids Grant Requirement
C.
Printer/Copier/Scanner
1.
Print Shop Equipment Lease
VIII.
IV.
Adjournment
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Meeting
August 24, 2006
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
VIII.
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
RTMEA
RTM Education Foundation
Healthy Communities Initiative
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
None
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
C.
VII.
None
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of June 26, 2006
Legislative Meeting of July 20, 2006 – Special Meeting
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
Roll Call
Rose Tree Media Residents
Old Business
A.
Policies for Second Read and Approval
1.
Policy #248 – Harassment Pupils – Attachment A
2.
Policy #1048 – Harassment Employees – Attachment B
3.
Policy #815 – Acceptable Use of RTM Network – Attachment C
IX.
New Business
A.
B.
C.
D.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Degree Advancement
d.
Supplemental Contracts
e.
Salary Corrections
f.
Create New Position
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Men’s Basketball Team
2.
Penncrest High School Football Camp
3.
Penncrest High School Wrestling Camp
4.
Penncrest High School Cheerleading Camp
5.
Penncrest Science Olympiad
6.
Penncrest Women’s Volleyball Camp
2006-2007 Calendar Change – Attachment D
Policy Review – First Reading
1.
Policy #105.1 – Curriculum Review by Parents and Students –
Attachment E
2.
Policy #106 – Course Guides – Attachment F
3.
Policy #108 – Adoption of Textbooks – Attachment G
4.
Policy #111 – Lesson Plans – Attachment H
5.
Policy #126 – Class Size/Faculty Staffing – Attachment I
6
Policy #214 – Class Rank – Attachment J
7.
Policy #217 – Graduation Requirements – Attachment K
E.
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Salary Change
b.
Degree Advancement
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
d.
Supplemental Contracts
D.
Addendum – General (none)
X.
Finance
A.
B.
XI.
Purchasing
1.
Lease Agreements – Printer/Copier/Scanner – Print Shop
2.
Maintenance Agreement – printer/copier – Print Shop
3.
Maintenance Agreement – printer/copier/scanner – Print Shop
General
1.
Tax Study Commission Appointment
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
C.
Financials for July
D.
Bill lists for July
Adjournment
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at 6:00
p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting on September 28, 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
June 27, 2006
Minutes of the June 26, 2006 Legislative Meeting
I. Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance: Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell
Student Board Members:
Jeffrey Walker
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools; Ken Batchelor, Meg Barney,
Pete Barry, Pat Barta, Bill Bennett, Valerie Burnett, Anne Callahan, Ken Curran,
Bernadette Dacanay, Joe D’Antonio, Susan Evans, Susan Golder, Joanne Horan, Mack
Johnson, Judy Jalbert, Maria Kotch, Samuel Lemon, Patti Linden, John Lohn, Anthony
Lombardo, Chris Marchese, Kim McCann, Danielle Penza, Roxanne Schupp, Steve
Taylor, Roxanne Schupp, Ellen Sosangelis, Sharon Learn, Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
The Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School
District was held on Thursday, June 26, 2006, at Springton Lake Middle School. The
meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Fronduti.
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II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of May 25 2006
Bid Opening of June 6, 2006
Bid Opening of June 12, 2006
Mrs. Barbato moved and Mr. Campbell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 93
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of May 25,
2006, the Bid Openings of June 6 and June 12, 2006.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
III.
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox, Nancy
Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell
None
Presentations & Awards
A.
Eagle Scouts
Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 94
Resolve, that the Board present Austin Barret, Christian Brown,
Andrew Fuller, Daniel Masse, Patrick O’Hara and Lawrence
Weathers, the Rose Tree Media Award for achieving Eagle Scout
Rank.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell
None
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B.
Mary Ellen Goldfarb
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Campbell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 95
Resolve, that the Board recognize Mary Ellen Goldfarb for her 36 years of
service to the Rose Tree Media School District.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
C.
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell
None
Christopher Marchese
Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 96
Resolve, that the Board recognize Chris Marchese for his years of service to
the Rose Tree Media School District.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
D.
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell
None
Susan Golder
Mr. Pettit moved and Mr. Campbell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 97
Resolve, that the Board recognize Susan Golder for her 10 years of service to
the Rose Tree Media School District.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell
None
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IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
RTMEA - None
RTM Education Foundation – Dr. Meg Barney, Executive Director
Healthy Communities Initiative – None
Unscheduled Presentations
A.
VIII.
School Reports - In Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2006
Superintendent’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
June 26, 2006
Solicitor’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2006
President’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2006
Scheduled Presentations
A.
B.
C.
VII.
Highlights of the Administrators Goals for 2006-2007
Rose Tree Media Residents
Old Business
A.
Policy 137.1 – Extra Curricular Participation by Home Education Students.
Second Reading and Approval
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 100
Resolve that the Board approve Policy #137.1 Extra Curricular Participation
by Home Education Students. (See Attachment A in Official Legislative
Minutes of June 26, 2006.)
.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
Mr. Pettit moved and Mrs. Benson seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 101
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel section:
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
Professional
1.
Sandra Sachs Davis, retirement, effective June 30, 2006.
2.
Susan Golder, retirement, effective November 30, 2006.
3.
Vicki Titus, Physical Education Teacher, resignation,
effective June 23, 2006.
Non-Instructional
1.
Randy Norsworthy, Custodian, resignation, effective June
30, 2006.
2.
Lorraine Hannon, Support Staff II, Rose
Elementary, resignation, effective June 21,2006.
3.
Gina Radovic, Support Staff II, Rose Tree Elementary,
resignation, effective June 21, 2006.
4.
Miriam Wible, Food Service Worker, resignation, effective
June 23, 2006.
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Tree
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel as Media Elementary Summer School staff
effective June 27, 2006.
Donna Tompkins
Robin Smith
Maureen Naylor
Debra Morrissey
Santina Loveland-Smith
Elizabeth Coulter
Desiree Barnes
2.
Clerical
Director
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
$1,200
$2,600
$1,800
$1,800
$1,800
$1,800
$1,800
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel as Summer School Staff effective June 29,
2006 through August 4, 2006 at the following rates:
E. Battista
D. Matthews
J. Ruckle
M. Moore
B. Cicalese
K. White
K. Geary
L. McCarthy
M. Brower
$440/wk
$480/wk
$480/wk
$400/wk
$440/wk
$440/wk
$2400
$2000
$1600
M. Hart
$400/wk
A. Grisillo
$480/wk
C. Grace-Green
$440/wk
S. Yanchek
$440/wk
C. Sommers
$440/wk
S. Prior
$400/wk
T. Bendistis
$2000
P. Crater*
$2000
K. Cook
$8.00 per hour
J. Gropp
$8.00 per hour
*NOTE: Mr. Crater is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
3.
Sue Williamson, Homebound Instructor, effective May 23,
2006, at the rate of $39.50 per hour.
4.
Debra Schnaars, Long Term Substitute Special
Education Teacher, effective August 28, 2006, at the
annual salary of $42,627, Permanent/Step 2. Ms
Schnaars received her Bachelor’s Degree from Kutztown
University. She is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Rebecca McGeehan for the first semester of
the school year.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional (continued)
5.
Anna Wiegner, LTS Spanish Teacher, effective August
28, 2006, at an annual salary of $41,988 Bachelor’s/Step
2. Ms Wiegner received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Eastern University. She is assigned to Penncrest High
School replacing Lisa Weikel who is on leave.
6.
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel as ESY teachers and assistants, effective
June 27, 2006.
Lindsay Hetherington (teacher)
Christine Moran (teacher)
Erin Dougherty (assistant)
Lorraine Hannon (assistant)
Diane Jordan (assistant)
Elise Simonian (assistant
b.
$2000
$2000
$1000
$1000
$1000
$1000
Non-Instructional
1.
Kevin Coleman*, Summer Maintenance, effective May
31, 2006, at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Mr. Coleman will
be assigned to the Maintenance Department.
2.
Michael Gurecki*, Summer Maintenance, effective May
31, 2006, at the rate of $12.oo per hour. Mr. Gurecki will
be assigned to the Maintenance Department.
3.
Linda Hosier*, Support Staff I Substitute, effective May
23, 2006, at the rate of $10.50 per hour. Ms. Hosier is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary.
4.
Aimee Anderson*, Food Service Trainee, effective May
31, 2006, at the rate of $8.40 per hour. Ms. Anderson will
be assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
c.
Non-Instructional (continued)
5.
Kristofer Grossi*, Summer Maintenance, effective June 6,
2006, at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Mr. Grossi will be
assigned to the Maintenance Department.
6.
Amy Connell*, Food Service Trainee, effective June 9,
2006 at the rate of $8.40 per hour. Ms. Connell is
assigned to Penncrest High School.
7.
Kim Smith*, Part Time Food Service, effective June 9,
2006, at the rate of $8.40 per hour. Ms. Smith will be
assigned to Penncrest High School.
8.
William McMenamin, Bus Driver, to serve as Substitute
Custodian, effective May 24, 2006, at the rate of $12 per
hour.
9.
Rustin Redcay, Bus Driver, to serve as a Summer
Maintenance Worker and Substitute Maintenance
Worker, effective May 25, 2006, at the rate of $12 per
hour.
10.
Recommend Board approve all professional staff for
workshops at the rate of $130 per day through August
31, 2006, and $135 per day effective September 1, 2006.
11.
Nick Cresta*, Summer Maintenance, effective June 16,
2006, at the rate of $12 per hour.
12.
Charles Riley*, Summer Maintenance, effective June 16,
2006, at the rate of $12 per hour.
13.
Bonnie D’Ignazio, Bus Driver, will serve as a summer
custodian at Indian Lane and Glenwood Elementary
Schools at the rate of $12 per hour.
14.
Diane Steward, Food Service Worker, will serve as a
summer custodian at Penncrest High School at the rate
of $12 per hour.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
c.
Non-Instructional (continued)
15.
Ryan Stingle, Support Staff II, will serve as a summer
custodian at Penncrest High School at the rate of $12 per
hour.
16.
Frank Williams, Support Staff II, will serve as a summer
custodian at Rose Tree and Media Elementary Schools
at the rate of $12 per hour.
*NOTE: Being hired pending
employment paperwork.
3.
completion
of
pre-
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
Ron Baldino from Tradesmen to Master Tradesmen,
effective July 1, 2006 at the rate of $23.85 per hour.
Sharon Smith has requested an unpaid leave of absence
for the first semester of the 2006-2007 school year for
purposes of child rearing.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Elaine Jay, Junior and Senior Prom Chaperone, at the
rate of $125 per event.
2.
Linda Kilpatrick, Junior and Senior Prom Chaperone, at
the rate of $125.00 per event.
3.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel
to sponsor the National Envirothon Competition at the
workshop rate of 15 days:
Chrissa Kuntz
4.
Mark Samilenko
James Ciccarelli, Science Olympiad Co-Coach, at the
rate of $1,612 per year.
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
d.
Rescind Supplemental Contract
1.
e.
f.
Robin Heckman, rescind supplemental contract for
Cookie Club, effective January 30, 2006.
Salary Change
1.
Robert Lorenz, Summer Maintenance, salary was
incorrectly reported on the March Board. Mr. Lorenz’s
rate of pay should be $12 per hour.
2.
Michael Ludwig, Assistant Baseball Coach, salary
adjustment from Freshman Baseball Coach to Assistant
Baseball Coach from 2002 through 2005, at a total
adjustment of $1,056.
Create New Position
1.
Personal Instructional Assistant – Support Staff II
Recommend the Board approve the creation of two
additional Support Staff II – Personal Instructional
Assistant positions at Indian Lane Elementary effective
for the 2006-2007 school year.
g.
Other
1.
Recommend Board approval of the Software Installation
and Licensing Agreement with Lower Merion School
District. This agreement is for the use of the On-Line
Professional Preliminary Interview software that was
approved on the February 2006 board.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the salaries for the 20062007 school year. (See attached 2006-2007 Salary List
in the Official Legislative Minutes of June 22, 2006.)
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A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
g.
Other (continued)
3.
Recommend Board approval of the Administrative Salary
Ranges for the 2006-2007 school year. See Attachment
E in Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2006.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Administrators and
Supervisors I Handbook on Compensation and Related
Benefits School Board Policy No. 328, effective July 1,
2006 through June 30, 2008. See Attachment F in Official
Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2006.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
B.
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato,
Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell
None
Overnight Trips
1.
2.
Spanish Immersion Trip
French Immersion Trip
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 103
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to Costa Rica for
2007.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to France for
2007.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit
William Campbell
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C.
Policy Review
1.
Policy #248 – Harassment Pupils – First Read
Resolve, that the Board review the Unlawful Harassment Policy. See
Attachment B in Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2006.
2.
Policy #1048 – Harassment Staff – First Read
Resolve, that the Board review the Unlawful Harassment Policy for
Staff. This policy was discussed at the May and June Personnel
Committee Meetings. See Attachment C in Official Legislative Minutes
of June 26, 2006.
3.
Policy #815 – Acceptable Use of RTM Network Resources – First
Read
Resolve, that the Board review the Acceptable Use of RTM Network
Resources Policy. This policy was discussed at the June Technology
Meeting. See Attachment D in Official Legislative Minutes of June 26,
2006.
4.
Policy #815 – Acceptable Use of RTM Network Resources – First
Read
Resolve, that the Board review the Acceptable Use of RTM Network
Resources Policy. This policy was discussed at the June Technology
Meeting. See Attachment D in Official Legislative Minutes of June 26,
2006.
D.
Addendum – Personnel (none)
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E.
Addendum – General
1.
Visual Sound Proposal
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 104
Resolve, that the Board approve the Visual Sound proposal for ceiling
Mounted projectors and connections in the libraries at Rose Tree
Elementary and Indian Lane Elementary, at an amount not to exceed
$13,332.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell
None
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
Mr. Pettit moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 105
Resolve, that the Board award the following bids:
Springton Lake Middle School Kitchen Floor & Ceiling Replacement
The Fayette Group, Inc.
$74,900
Goldhorn Electrical Const. Inc. $18,000
.
Transportation
Wolfington Body Co., Inc.
3 48-Passenger Conventional School Buses $168,153
2 29-Passenger Conventional School Buses $104,930
1 48-Passenger Conventional School Bus
$ 79,678
with Wheel Chair Lift
Media Elementary School – Masonry Wall Replacement
Premier Building Restoration, Inc.
$61,895.00
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell
None
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
2006-2007General Fund and Capital Fund Budgets
Mr. Campbell moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 106
Resolve, that the Board approve the General Fund and Capital Fund
Budgets:
General Fund Budget Fund 10
Capital, Fund 22
Construction, Fund 32
2002 Bond Issue, Fund 34
Future Refunding, Fund 35
2003 Bond Issue, Fund 36
2004 Bond Issue, Fund 37
$ 69,811,220
1,177,300
450,000
1,200,000
100,000
1,680,000
4,413,010
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of
the Rose Tree Media School District, Delaware County, Pennsylvania,
hereby authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds as
itemized in said budget during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006.
The necessary revenue for the same shall be provided by 1/2 of 1%
real estate transfer tax and a $5 per capita tax under both the Public
School Code of 1949 and by the Local Tax Enabling Act and a $10
Occupational Privilege Tax, all levied and assessed for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2006, and by a school tax on real estate which is
hereby levied and assessed at the rate of .194668 mills on the dollar
on the total amount of the assessed valuation on all property taxable
for school purposes in the Rose Tree Media School District, Delaware
County, Pennsylvania, or at the rate of 19.4668 on each $1,000 of
assessed valuation of taxable property.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
2006-2007 General Fund & Capital Fund Budgets (cont'd)
2005-2006
Budget
$35,455,352
EXPENDITURES
1000 Instruction
2000 Support Services
3000 Operation, Non-Instruc. Services
4000 Facilities Services
2006-2007
Budget_____
$37,258,286
20 217, 011
$22,517,058
1,131,319
$ 1,160,376
5,075
$
7,775
5000 Other Financing Uses
$ 8,593,243
$8,867,725
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$65,402,000
$69,811,220
6000 Local
$ 54,954,792
$58,504,967
7000 State
7,633,923
8,281,009
3,285
225,266
REVENUES
8000 Federal
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 62,602,000
$67,011,242
AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE
$ 2,800,000 $
$ 2,800,000
TOTAL REVENUES AND
AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE
$65,402,000
$69,811,242
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
2006-2007 General Fund & Capital Fund Budgets (cont'd)
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET – EXPENDITURES
FUND 22
2005-2006
Budget
$1,246,075
2006-2007
Budget
$1,177,300
FUND 32
$
225,000
$ 450,000
FUND 33
$
100,000
$
FUND 34
$
600,000
$1,200,000
FUND 35
$
575,000
$ 100,000
FUND 36
$ 4,508,000
$1,680,000
FUND 37
$ 4,168,000
$4,413,000
0
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell
None
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Authorization for Post June 2006 Budgetary Tran
3.
Authorization to Pay 2006 Bill List
4.
Delinquent & Exonerated Per Capita
5.
Final 2005-2006 Tuition Rates
6.
Tentative 2006-2007 Tuition Rates
7.
Change Orders
Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 107
2.
Authorization for Post June 2006 Budgetary Transfers
Resolve, that the Board authorize the administration to make
budgetary transfers after June 30, 2006, applicable to the fiscal year
2005-2006.
3.
Authorization to Pay 2006 Bill List
Further resolve, that the Board authorize the administration to pay the
July 2006 bills, as presented on the Bill List subject to ratification by
the Board at the August 24, 2006, Legislative Meeting.
.
4.
Delinquent & Exonerated Per Capita
Resolve, that the School Board adopt the following resolution
exonerating the Tax Collectors of the four municipalities from collecting
Per Capita Taxes, when given residents have been declared indigent,
deceased, no longer residing in the municipality, or if a name had been
mistakenly listed.
WHEREAS, the Tax Collectors of School Taxes for Rose Tree Media
School District during the fiscal year 2005-2006 through Berkheimer
Associates, agent for the Tax Collectors, have made a true and just
return for all per Capita Tax Duplicates presented to them by this
Board, and
WHEREAS, the said Collectors, through Berkheimer Associates, agent
for the Tax Collectors, have also submitted to this Board lists of those
taxable from whom they have been unable to collect Per Capita Taxes
by reason of indigence, death, non-resident, and mistaken listing, etc.,
and they request this Board to exonerate them for said taxes, as
follows:
Edgmont Township
504
Middletown Township
1976
Upper Providence Township
1565
Borough of Media
971
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4.
Delinquent & Exonerated Per Capita (cont’d)
WHEREAS, the exoneration listings are available to this Board for
examination and said listings appear to be just and reasonable.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School
Directors of Rose Tree Media School District that the exonerations for
Per Capita Taxes requested by the said Collector of School Taxes, be
and the same is hereby granted with Section 20 of the Local Tax
Collection Law of 1945.
5.
Final 2005-2006 Tuition Rates
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following final tuition rates for
the school year 2005-2006:
Elementary
Secondary
6.
$ 9,727
$10,206
Tentative 2006-2007 Tuition Rates
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following tuition rates for the
2006-2007 school year, until the approved rates are available from the
Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Elementary $10,100
Secondary $10,500
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7.
Change Orders
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following change orders:
Maintenance & PHS Storage Additions
GC-16 Fayette Group additional cost to correct finishes in rest rooms $2,096.00
GC-17 Fayette Group Additional cost to saw cut concrete slab and install
isolation joint per structural engineers direction - $ 462.00
GC-18 Fayette Group Additional cost to prime & paint exposed sprinkler
piping in additions No. 1 & 2 - $ 2,310.00
PC-03 Apex Plumbing & Heating Credit for revising location of fire main tie-in.
($4,000.00)
PC-04 Apex Plumbing & Heating additional cost to install valve & valve box in
new fire main connection - $ 808.50
Transportation Facility
GC- 02 S B Conrad additional cost to change from a shingled roof to a metal
standing seam roof system - $ 10,000.00
GC- 03 S B Conrad additional cost to relocate natural gas main $14,878.40
GC- 04 S B Conrad additional cost to modify underground storm water
system - $8,064.13
Indian Lane Fire Alarm System
EC- 01 E.T.K. Electrical Contractors credit to accept Notifier equipment as a
substitute for Silent Knight - ($ 4,000.00)
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
YES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell
None
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B.
General
8.
DCCC Budget 2006-2007
Mr. Campbell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 108
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County Community
College Budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year, in the amount of
$72,607,670.
The aforegoing resolution was not adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
C.
D.
Jeffrey Pettit
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson,
William Campbell
Penncrest High School Surveillance System
Medtronic Service Agreement
Riddle Healthcare Services
Elwyn Inc.
Pathway School
Federal Programs 2006-2007
Dual Enrollment Grant 2006-2007
Financials (none)
Bill Lists for May and June
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 109
9.
Penncrest High School Surveillance System
Resolve, that the Board award Anixeter’s proposal for a video
surveillance system at Penncrest High School in an amount not to
exceed $145,000.
10.
Medtronic Service Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Medtronic Service
Agreement for Automatic External Defibrillators in the amount of
$2,400.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
Riddle Healthcare Services
Further resolve, that the Board approve the three year agreement with
Riddle Healthcare Services for Athletic Trainers
for Penncrest High School and Springton Lake Middle School .
Optional services are billed separately. The compensation schedule is
as follows:
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Additional Trainer
(per event)
$25.00/hour
$26.00/hour
$27.00/hour
Tournament Coverage
(4 hr. minimum)
If greater than 4 hrs.
Additional
$100.00
$104.00
$108.00
$25.00/hour
$26.00/hour
$27.00/hr
12.
Elwyn Inc.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the contract with Elwyn Inc. for
extended school year. The cost is $2,312 per student. The total cost of
$4,624 will be funded through IDEA flow through funds.
13.
Pathway School
Further resolve, that the Board approve the contract with the Pathway
School for extended school year. The cost is $6,700 per student. The
total cost of $13,400 will be funded through IDEA flow through funds.
14.
Federal Programs 2006-2007
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors permit Rose Tree
Media School District to apply for Federal Programs in the following
amounts for the 2006-2007 fiscal year:
Title I - $105,466
Title II - $116,407
Title V - $3,821
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15.
Dual Enrollment Grant 2006-2007
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors permit Rose Tree
Media School District to apply for the Dual Enrollment Grant for the
2006-2007 fiscal year.
X.
Finance
C.
Financials (none)
D.
Bill Lists for March and April
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following Bill Lists:
May
May
May
May
May
May
May
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
General Fund Bill List
Capital Fund Bill List
Master Capital Improvement
Bond Series 2003 Bill List
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
Impress Fund Bill List
$1,133,710.10
$ 11,591.70
$ 47,555.00
$ 180,026.25
$ 77,550.25
$ 103,889.81
$
2,036.00
$1,554,323.11
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell
None
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X.
Adjournment
Mr. Campbell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 110
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, Linda Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit,
William Campbell
None
___________________
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
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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
July 20, 2006
Minutes of the July 20, 2006 Special Meeting
I. Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance: Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell,
William Montgomery
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools; Anne Callahan, Director of
Human Resources, Gail Boettcher, Administrative Assistant.
The Special Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School
District was held on Thursday, July 20, 2006, at the Education Center. The meeting was
called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Fronduti.
II.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fox seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 1
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel section:
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3. Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
b.
Christopher Penney, Physical Education
resignation, effective June 26, 2006.
Teacher,
Non-Instructional
1.
Vernon Smith, Custodian, Penncrest High School,
resignation, effective June 21, 2006.
2.
William Hilton, Custodian, Media Elementary School,
resignation effective June 30, 2006.
3.
James Czyz, Director of Transportation, resignation
effective August 11, 2006.
4. Nominations
a. Professional
1.
Recommend Board Approval for the following personnel
to serve as Summer Counselors, effective June 21, 2006,
at their regular per diem rate:
Sarah Dotts
Helen Douglas-Garrett
Karen Kerr
David Harple
Lori Rice-Spring
2.
Lynn Lista, Summer School Teacher, effective July 10,
2006 at the rate of $400 per week.
3.
Erika Powell, Elementary Teacher, effective August 21,
2006, at the annual salary of $45,894, Master’s/Step 3.
Ms. Powell received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Haverford College and her Master’s Degree from the
University of Pennsylvania. She is assigned to Media
Elementary School. NOTE: Ms. Powell is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
4.
Sara Grable, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective August 28, 2006, at the annual salary
of $45,594, Master’s/Step 2. Ms. Grable received her
Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Iowa and her
Master’s Degree from Gwynedd-Mercy College. She
served as a Long Term Substitute during the 2005-2006
school year. She is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School replacing Carleen Megow who is on leave.
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5.
Alexis Viso, 7th Grade Life Skills Teacher, effective
August 28, 2006, at the annual salary of $41,988,
Bachelor’s/Step 2. Ms. Viso received her Bachelor’s
Degree from West Chester University. She served as a
Long Term Substitute during the 2005-2006 school year.
She is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School
replacing Cathy Bennett who was transferred.
b. Non-Instructional
1.
Recommend Board Approval for the following personnel
to serve as Summer Maintenance Workers in the
Transportation Department, effective June 26, 2006, at
the rate of $12 per hour:
Dawn Alfeche
Marguerite Carletti
Rocco D’Aprile
Yvonne Shaw
Richard Deal
Charles Hall
Melissa Moor
2.
Frank Williams, Substitute Custodian, effective June 26,
2006 at the rate of $12 per hour.
3.
Matthew Beck, Summer Maintenance, effective July 17,
2006, at the rate of $12 per hour. NOTE: Mr. Beck is
being hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
4.
Erin Tyson, Substitute Custodian, effective June 30,
2006, at the rate of $12 per hour. NOTE: Ms. Tyson is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
5.
William Preddy, Substitute Custodian, effective June 30,
2006, at the rate of $12 per hour. NOTE: Mr. Preddy is
being hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
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B.
Addendum Personnel
1. Nominations
a. Professional
1.
Appointment of Middle School Principal
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Barbato seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 2
1.
Appointment of Middle School Principal
Resolve, that the Board appoint Joyce V. Jeuell,
as Principal of Springton Lake Middle School,
effective August 1, 2006, at the annual salary of
$113,000.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted
by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
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Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato,
Linda Fox, Thomas Shoemaker,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell,
William Montgomery
None
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B.
Addendum Personnel
1. Nominations
a. Professional
2.
Appointment of Glenwood Elementary School Principal
Mrs. Campbell moved and Mr.Shoemaker seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 3
Resolve, that the Board appoint William M. Dougherty, as
Principal of Glenwood Elementary School, effective
August 1, 2006, at an annual salary of $107,000.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted
by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
III.
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato,
Linda Fox, Thomas Shoemaker,
Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell,
William Montgomery
None
Finance
A.
General
1.
2.
Penncrest High School Surveillance System – Amended
Resolution #2005-2006 - 109
Special Session Act 1 2006
Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 – 4
Resolve, that the Board approve the following resolutions:
1.
Penncrest High School Surveillance System – Amended
Resolution #2005-2006 - 109
Resolve, that the Board rescind Resolution #2005-2006 –109
(June 22, 2006, Legislative Meeting) approving the Anixter proposal
in an amount not to exceed $145,000 for the Penncrest High
School Surveillance System;
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Further resolve, that the Board award contracts for the Penncrest High
School Surveillance System as follows:
1.
2.
2.
Anixter, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $48,500.
Security Services & Technologies in an amount not to
exceed $96,500.
Special Session Act 1 2006
Further resolve, that the Board authorize the formation of an Interview
Team consisting of William Campbell, Sharon Learn and Margaret
Barney, to advertise and screen potential candidates for appointment
to the Rose Tree Media Tax Study Commission.
Further resolve, that this Team be authorized to advertise in local
papers, on the web and by word of mouth that we are looking for
people to serve on the RTM Tax Study Commission.
And, this Team will be authorized to screen and interview
candidates for appointment to seven (7) seats on this Commission.
The Team will recommend to the Board of School Directors seven (7)
residents of the School District to serve on the RTM Tax Study
Commission by August 15th.
And, lastly, the Board of School Directors will then appoint the seven
(7) members to the Rose Tree Media School District Tax Study
Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting on August 24, 2006.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
IV.
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Linda Fox,
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
Any other business that many come before the Board - None
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V.
Adjournment
Mr. Campbell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2006-2007 - 5
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, Linda Fox,
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Stacey Benson,
Jeffrey Pettit, William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
__________________________
Gail Boettcher
Acting Board Secretary
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SCHOOL REPORT’S – August 2006
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The “summer staff” has done an excellent job of getting us ready for the opening of
school. Kudos to them for all their hard work. We are very excited about the new staff
members. Arlene Taylor will be joining us from Rose Tree, and LaShawn Martinez will
be joining us from Glenwood. Erika Powell, Rebekah Fetterman, Aaron Goldfarb, and
Carly Neitz are new to RTM. Several staff members are changing grade levels or
assignments. You can feel the energy and excitement. It is powerful!
Principal Maria Kotch participated in The Harvard Principal Center’s “The Art of
Leadership.” She was one of 160 participants selected from around the world who
experienced this very intense and excellent nine day professional development
opportunity.
The summer school program directed by Robin Smith served our children very well. Title
I Summer School ran from June 27 to July 28, 2006.
Students
Registered Students:
46 students
Attending Students: 44 students (43 from Media, 1 from Rose Tree)
The program hosted 12 ESY students; 6 primary students and 6 intermediate students.
Staff
Director, Robin Smith; Assistant, Donna Tompkins; Grade 1, Maureen Naylor; Grade 2,
Debra Morrissey; Grade 3, Desiree Barnes; Grade 4, Elizabeth Coulter; Grade 5, Santina
Loveland-Smith; ESY Primary, Lindsay Hetherington; and ESY Intermediate, Christine
Moran.
Volunteers were Julia Kenny, a Penncrest student who will earn community service
credits, Amara and Mica Droz, Springton Lake students.
Academic Program
Reinforcing basic math and problem-solving skills, developing reading and language arts
skills with emphasis on traditional literature, 100 Book Challenge reading, and computer
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lab instruction were just a few of the academic programs offered this summer. Most
students completed some portion of the RTM Suggested Reading for Summer Reading
Special Activities
Pizza Day (a study of shapes for grade 1; fractions for grades 2 – 5), Movie Day (a
practical application of money concepts), Theme Day (class presentations of traditional
literature), and a Sock Hop (a celebration of our accomplishments) were activities the
students participated in this summer. A midmorning snack was provided daily.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Community Interaction:
The Upper Providence Recreation Program was held at Rose Tree Elementary School
from Monday, June 26 to Friday, July 7. The program was held from 9:00 AM to 12:00
noon each day. The featured events included a program on pollution, a science lesson
called “Wondergy”, a play titled “Curtain Call” and a yoga lesson to end this fun filled
summer session.
Summer Professional Development
This summer, district nurse Kathy Johnson, RN (Rose Tree Elementary) was the
instructor for the Safe Sitter Program. This nationally acclaimed program teaches 11 to
13-year old girls and boys information and skills to help them become capable caregivers.
The course was taught as a summer program offering at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Many
district students participated in this worthwhile endeavor.
100 Book Challenge
Second grade teachers, Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. Michaels, along with the Reading Specialist,
Mrs. Poulos worked on July 26th and August 2nd leveling their classroom libraries
according to the 100 Book Challenge Guidelines. The goal of these work sessions was to
expand students’ choices and ensure that there are enough color-coded books available
in the classroom so that each student has different books to read at his or her
independent success level every day of the school year.
Summer Library Session
Mrs. Poulos, Reading Specialist, and Mrs. Thomas, Librarian, are working in conjunction
with the public libraries to keep books in the hands of our young students by sponsoring
four morning library sessions. After the August 16, 2006 Summer Library Session more
than 500 books had been checked out of our school library at Rose Tree Elementary
School, and were in the hands of young children. Guest readers including Dr. Kerr,
Superintendent, Mrs. Scheivert, 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Lynch, 2nd grade teacher, Mrs.
Congialdi, parent and substitute teacher, Nancy Gheysens, IST, Kathy Shegda, Support
Staff, and Mrs. Young, President of the Parent Teacher Group have shared their time this
summer reading aloud during story times at the school library. On August 2, 2006
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visitors received lion head visors, to represent Rose Tree Media’s mascot, from Guest
Reader Dr. Kerr.
Maintenance
The custodial staff at Rose Tree Elementary worked diligently to clean the schoolhouse in
preparation for the new school year. The building looks terrific! Also, the Maintenance
Department did an excellent job installing ceiling fans in the classrooms.
Technology
The installation of a projector presentation system in the library was completed under the
supervision of Mrs. Patti Linden. We will certainly utilize the system and enjoy its
benefits!
Staffing
During June, July and August, Ellen Sosangelis, principal, participated in the hiring
process for elementary classroom teachers, a special education teacher, an art teacher, a
music teacher, and two support staff members to assist with our special education
students. This included conducting several rounds of interviews, contacting references,
and observing demonstration lessons.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
In July Penncrest’s Envirothon Team participated in the National competition in Canada.
They came in second overall and won three of the five events. For their second place
finish each student received a $1,000 scholarship. Also, the State of Pennsylvania
received $3,000 as a result of the Penncrest team placing second.
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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.”
July 20, 2006
August 22, 2006
August 24, 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 September 28, 2006, at
Springton Lake Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
Policy Review
1.
Policy #248 – Harassment Pupils – Second read and
approval.
Resolve, that the Board approve the Harassment Policy.
See Attachment A.
Background
This policy was discussed at the May and June Personnel
Committee Meetings.
2.
Policy #1048 – Harassment Staff – Second read and
approval.
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.
3.
Policy #815 – Acceptable Use of RTM Network Resources –
Second read and approval.
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.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
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 Assistant,
resignation, effective August 22, 2006.
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. NOTE: Mr. DeLeo is
being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
IX.
New Business
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 preemployment 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.
IX.
New Business
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.
IX.
New Business
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 20052006 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.
14.
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.
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 preemployment 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.
IX.
New Business
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.
IX.
New Business
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 pre-employment 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 pre-employment paperwork.
IX.
New Business
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 preemployment paperwork.
IX.
New Business
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 20062007 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.
IX.
New Business
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 preemployment 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 pre-employment 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.
IX.
New Business
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 preemployment 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.
IX.
New Business
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 Janyary 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
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
IX.
New Business
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.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts effective
July 1, 2006. See Attachment L.
3.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts
effective July 1, 2006. See Attachment L.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Athletic Supplemental contracts
effective July 1, 2006. See Attachment L.
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.
IX.
New Business
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.
IX.
New Business
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.
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
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.
Background
This trip provides the Men’s Basketball Team the opportunity to
train with other teams and each other. This is a continuation of
team building opportunities the district has provided. The trip
involves twenty-four (24) students with four (4) chaperones
traveling to St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA August 4
through August 6, 2006. The students will pay the cost of $175.00.
The only cost to the district will be for transportation via bus. There
is no overnight cost for a driver. This is the tenth year of
participation.
2.
Penncrest High School Football Camp – West Chester University
Resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to West Chester
University for Football Camp.
Background
The overnight football camp involves an estimated seventy-five (75)
students with eight (8) chaperones traveling to West Chester
University on July 28 through July 31, 2006. The only cost to the
district will be for transportation via bus. There may be an additional
van charge to transport the players from the dorm to the field.
There is no overnight charge for a driver. The students will each
pay about $225 for camp expenses.
3.
Penncrest High School Wrestling Camp – Lock Haven University
Resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to Lock Haven
University for Wrestling Camp.
Background
The overnight wrestling camp involves ten (10) students with two
(2) chaperones traveling to Lock Haven University on July 16 to
July 20, 2006. The students will each pay $200 for camp expenses,
and the boosters will pay $150.00 per student. The district will
provide transportation each way, with no overnight costs for the
driver.
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
4.
Penncrest High School Cheerleading Camp – Greeley, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to Greeley, PA
for Cheerleading Camp.
Background
The overnight cheerleading camp involves thirty-four (34) students
with four (4) chaperones traveling to Pine Forest Cheerleading
Camp in Greeley, PA, August 21 to August 24, 2006. The students
will each pay $190.00 for camp expenses.
5.
Penncrest Science Olympiad – Canadensis, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to Canadensis,
PA, for the Science Olympiad team.
Background
The overnight camp involves twenty-three (23) students with six (6)
chaperones traveling to Canadensis, PA on September 17-18,
2006. The students will continue team building activities and begin
researching for upcoming events. The students will each pay $35
for camp expenses. The district will provide transportation each
way, with no overnight costs for the driver.
6.
Penncrest Women’s Volleyball Camp
Resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to High View,
West Virginia for Women’s Volleyball Camp.
Background
The overnight women’s volleyball camp involves twenty to twentyfive (20-25) students with seven (7) chaperones traveling to High
View, West Virginia on August 26 to August 27, 2006. The students
will each pay an estimated $60.00 - $100.00 for camp expenses.
There is no cost to the district.
IX.
New Business
C.
Calendar Change – See Attachment D
Resolve, that the Board approve the 2006-2007 Calendar change.
Background
The March elementary parent conference dates were changed to March
28, 29 and 30. PSSA testing will take place in each of the elementary
school on the original dates
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.
Background
This policy was discussed at the Information Meeting.
2.
Policy #106 Course Guides – First Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Course Guides Policy.
Backgroun
This policy was discussed at the Information Meeting. See
Attachment F.
3.
Policy #108 Adoption of Textbooks – First Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Adoption of Textbooks Policy.
Background
This policy was discussed at the Information Meeting. See
Attachment G.
4.
Policy #111 Lesson Plans – First Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Lesson Plans Policy.
Background
This policy was discussed at the Information Meeting. See
Attachment H.
IX.
New Business
D.
Policy Review (continued)
5.
Policy #126 Class Size/Faculty Staffing – First Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Class Size/Faculty Staffing
Policy.
Background
This policy was discussed at the Information Meeting. See
Attachment I.
6.
Policy #214 Class Rank – First Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Class Rank Policy.
Background
This policy was discussed at the Information Meeting. See
Attachment J.
7.
Policy #217 Graduation Requirements – First Reading
Resolve, that the Board review the Graduation Requirements
Policy.
Background
This policy was discussed at the Information Meeting. See
Attachment K.
ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
C.
Addendum - Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Non-Instructional
1.
2.
Rita Larkin, Food Service, retirement, effective
September 1, 2006.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional
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 pre-employment
paperwork.
3.
2.
Melissa Sabatino, Title Reading Tutor for the 20062007 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.
b.
Erika Powell, from $41,794, Bachelor’s/Step 1 to
$45,294, Master’s/Step 1.
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
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Lease Agreements – Printer/Copier/Scanner – Print Shop
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
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
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 #3610-01.
Background
The IKON 1050 printer/copier will be replacing an
ImageRunner 105 and an ImageRunner 7200 copier. The
IKON CCP 500 will be replacing a Ricoh Aficio 3800. IKON did
reduce the cost per copy. This results in a savings of approximately
$83/month on the maintenance side.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Tax Study commission Appointment
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.
Background
Act 1 requires the school board to appoint a Tax Study
Commission. The Commission must consist of 5, 7, or 9
members who are resident individuals or taxpayers of the
district, and reflect the “socioeconomic, age and
occupational diversity of the school district to the extent
possible.” The Commission members may include one
school board member, but otherwise may not include any
district official or employee, or relative of a district official or
employee. Having carefully considered the foregoing
requirements, the board wishes to appoint a Tax Study
Commission as set forth above. The individuals to be
appointed have consented to appointment.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Final 2005-2006 Tuition Rates
Resolve, that the Board correct resolution 2005 – 2006 #107 Final Tuition Rates as follows:
Elementary
Secondary
$ 9,860.
$11,491.
Background
This topic discussed at the June 13, 2006 Finance
Committee Meeting. The incorrect rates were noticed prior
to sending invoices on July 28, 2006. This correction will be
discussed at the August 22, 2006 Information Meeting.
3.
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
Background
This was discussed at the June 13, 2006 Finance
Committee Meeting. The correction will be discussed at the
August 22, 2006 Information Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Vanguard School
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.
Background
Four students with special needs required Extended School
Year (ESY) at the Vanguard School. The Individualized
Education Program (IEP) Team and the Elementary
Supervisor of Special Education Supervisor recommended
the support. The cost for tuition for each child is $5,537.55.
The total cost of the program is estimated at $22,150.20 for
the summer.
5.
Elwyn
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Elwyn
Support services for the 2006-2007 school year in the
mount of $73,515.00.
Background
Elwyn Support Services will be providing two contracted
mental health /behavioral specialists to provide school
psychology services to district schools and therapeutic
support for the students assigned to the secondary
emotional support classes. The services replace those that
were provided last year by Dr. Avi Koffler who resigned for a
position in another district.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
Child Guidance
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.
Background
Four students with special needs required Extended School
Year (ESY) at the Child Guidance Resource Center. The
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team and the
Elementary Supervisor of Special Education Supervisor
recommended the support. The cost for tuition is $3,220.00
for each student. The total cost of the program is estimated
at $12,880.00 for the summer.
7.
Mill Creek
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.
Background
Three Rose Tree Media students who have been assigned
to the Mill Creek School will continue in this placement for
the 2005-2006 school year. Appropriateness of the
placement is reviewed yearly by the IEP team. The cost of
the placement is $32,230 for each student with a total cost of
$96,690.00.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
New Hope Academy
Resolve, that the Board approve a settlement agreement
which will include tuition to New Hope Academy for
$37,000.00.
Background
A settlement agreement has been agreed upon between the
district and a parent. The settlement is a continuation of a
previous settlement, which is reviewed annually and
concluded at the end of the 2006-2007 school year. The
agreement includes transportation reimbursement to the
parent and two years of tuition at New Hope Academy.
Tuition for 2006-2007 is $37,000 with the parent to be
reimbursed at no more than $76.14 per day for
transportation expenses.
9.
Pathway School
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.
Background
A Rose Tree Media student has been assigned to the
Pathway School by the IEP team. Appropriateness of the
placement is reviewed annually. The cost of the placement
is $ $34,714.00 with the additional cost for a personal aide at
$27,553. The total cost of services is $62,158.00.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
10.
Change Orders
Change orders are acted upon in accordance with
Resolution 1997-98 - 124, as approved by the School Board
of Directors on April 23, 1998.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following change
orders:
The change orders will be presented at the August 22, 2006
Information Meeting.
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
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X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
Rose Tree Media School District Audit Committee Charter
for the Year Ending June 30, 2007
The Charter will be presented at the August 22, 2006
Information Meeting.
12.
Rose Tree Media School District Anti Idling Policy
The Policy will be presented at the August 22, 2006
Information Meeting.
13.
PFM Group – Act 1 Services
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.
Background
PFM and Parker/Hunter submitted proposals to the
Delaware County Intermediate unit for all school districts in
the county. The Chair of Finance and the Chief Operations
Officer attended a workshop at the DCIU presented by Fox
Rothschild on August 1, 2006. After careful review of both
proposals, the recommendation is to accept the PFM
proposal.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Financial Reports & Bill Lists
C.
Financial Reports
July
July
July
July
D.
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
XI.
Adjournment
08/24/06
TREASURER'S REPORT
GENERAL FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
5,483,916.96
BALANCE AS OF JULY 1, 2006
REVENUES:
Current Real Estate Taxes
Interim Real Estate Taxes
Per Capita Taxes
Occupational Privilege Taxes
Real Estate Transfer Taxes
Delinquent Per Capita Taxes
Miscellaneous Local Revenue
3,918,907.20
37,722.86
75,340.02
2,557.20
161,370.56
935.20
43,639.35
4,240,472.39
1,992.10
1,992.10
State Subsidies
Federal Subsidies
763,982.80
13,020.43
777,003.23
Cafeteria Salaries & Benefits
Miscellaneous Vendor Refunds
Miscellaneous Receipts
Funds Transfer from Other Funds
38,803.41
4,882.58
49,565.93
309,881.79
403,133.71
Interest
TOTAL REVENUES:
5,422,601.43
EXPENDITURES:
Payroll
Accounts Payable
Wire Transfers
Lock Box Fee
PNC Service Charge
Return Deposit Items
Funds Transfer to Other Funds
Fee on Investment
Investement
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
944,514.13
761,501.01
969,940.95
440.00
95.07
251.00
3,392.69
401.11
500,000.00
3,180,535.96
BALANCE AS OF JULY 31, 2006
7,725,982.43
TREASURER'S REPORT
BOND ISSUE 2002 FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF JULY 1, 2006
695,693.95
REVENUES:
Interest
51.67
TOTAL REVENUES:
51.67
EXPENDITURES:
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
BALANCE AS OF JULY 31, 2006
-
695,745.62
TREASURER'S REPORT
BOND ISSUE 2003
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF JULY 1, 2006
703,820.38
REVENUES:
Interest
63.70
TOTAL REVENUES:
63.70
EXPENDITURES:
Accounts Payable
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
BALANCE AS OF JULY 31, 2006
295,305.42
295,305.42
408,578.66
TREASURER'S REPORT
BOND ISSUE 2004
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF JULY 1, 2006
3,716,901.16
REVENUES:
Due From Cafeteria Fund - SLMS Floor
Bid Specs for SLMS Floor
Interest
58,900.00
300.00
1,466.89
TOTAL REVENUES:
60,666.89
EXPENDITURES:
Accounts Payable
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
BALANCE AS OF JULY 31, 2006
169,053.75
169,053.75
3,608,514.30
TREASURER'S REPORT
CAPITAL FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF JULY 1, 2006
725,315.04
REVENUES:
Interest
3.48
TOTAL REVENUES:
3.48
EXPENDITURES:
Accounts Payable
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
BALANCE AS OF JULY 31, 2006
27,079.54
27,079.54
698,238.98
TREASURER'S REPORT
CONSTRUCTION FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF JULY 1, 2006
145,422.55
REVENUES:
Interest
2.07
TOTAL REVENUES:
2.07
EXPENDITURES:
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
BALANCE AS OF JULY 31, 2006
-
145,424.62
TREASURER'S REPORT
FUTURE REFUNDING 1993 ISSUE
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
BALANCE AS OF JULY 1, 2006
316,071.44
REVENUES:
Interest
1.74
TOTAL REVENUES:
1.74
EXPENDITURES:
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
BALANCE AS OF JULY 31, 2006
-
316,073.18
INVESTMENT REPORT
BOND ISSUE 2003 FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
INVESTMENT REPORT
BOND ISSUE 2004 FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
INVESTMENT REPORT
CAPITAL FUND
CONSTRUCTION FUND
BOND ISSUE 2002 FUND
FUTURE REFUNDING 1993 FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
There were no Investments to report.
INVESTMENT REPORT
GENERAL FUND
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
INVESTMENT REPORT
MASTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PHASE III
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2006
M & T INVESTMENT GROUP (ESCROW)
Purchased:
10/26/1998
Market Yield: 3.90%
Value:
$1,444,243.48
No. 248
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
HARASSMENT
ADOPTED:
December 19, 2002
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REVISED:
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1. Purpose
Sec. 703 of
Title VII of
Civil Rights
Act of 1964;
Sec. 5(a)
PHRC Act;
Title IX
of the 1972
Educ.
Amendments
It is the policy of the Rose Tree Media School District to maintain a learning and
working environment that is free from sexual harassment.
2. Authority
It shall be a violation of Board policy for any member of the district staff to harass a
student through conduct or communications of a sexual nature as defined below. It
shall also be a violation of this policy for students to harass other students through
conduct or communications of a sexual nature as defined below.
3. Definition
EEOC Guidelines
on Sexual
Harassment,
Fed. Reg.
Vol. 45, #219;
PHRC
Guidelines;
PA Bulletin
Vol. II, #5
Policy Memo
Office of
Civil Rights
USDE
August 1981
Sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
when made by any member of the school staff to a student, when made by any
member of the school staff to another staff member, when made by any student to
another student or when made by any student to a staff member when:
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1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or
condition of an individual's employment or education.
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis
for academic or employment decisions affecting that individual.
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's
academic or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive employment or education environment.
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Sexual harassment, as defined above, may include, but is not limited to the
following: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks
to a person, with sexual or demeaning implications; unwelcomed touching;
suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit
threats concerning one's grades, job, etc.; or conduct of a sexual nature which creates
a hostile environment antithetical to the process or progress of learning or
employment.
4. Guidelines
Pol. 219
Any person who alleges sexual harassment by any staff member or student in the
district may use the district's complaint procedure or may complain directly to
his/her immediate supervisor, building principal, guidance counselor or other
individual designated to receive such complaints. Filing of a complaint or otherwise
reporting sexual harassment will not reflect upon the individual's status nor will it
affect future employment, grades or work assignments except in the case of false and
malicious reporting. Therefore, false and malicious accusations will result in the
same severe disciplinary actions applicable to one found guilty of sexual harassment.
The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the accused, will be
respected consistent with the district's legal obligations, and with the necessity to
investigate allegations of misconduct and to take corrective action when this conduct
has occurred.
Pol. 317, 417, 517
A substantiated charge against a staff member in the district shall subject such staff
member to disciplinary action, including discharge in accordance with district
policy.
Pol. 218, 233
A substantiated charge against a student in the school district shall subject that
student to student disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion, consistent
with the student discipline code.
1. Purpose
The Board strives to provide a safe, positive learning climate for students in the
schools. Therefore, it shall be the policy of the district to maintain an educational
environment in which harassment in any form is not tolerated.
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2. Authority
Title VII
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 2000e et seq
Title IX
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 1681
43 P.S.
The Board prohibits all forms of harassment of students and third parties by all
district students and staff members, contracted individuals, vendors, volunteers, and
third parties in the schools. The Board encourages students and third parties who
have been harassed to promptly report such incidents to the designated employees.
The Board directs that complaints of harassment shall be investigated promptly, and
corrective action shall be taken when allegations are verified. Confidentiality of all
parties shall be maintained, consistent with the district’s legal and investigative
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Sec. 951 et seq29
CFR
Sec. 1606.8(a)
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obligations.
No reprisals or retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith charges of harassment.
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3. Definitions
29 CFR
Sec. 1606.8(a)
62 Fed. Reg.
12033
(Mar 13, 1997)
66 Fed. Reg. 5512
(Jan. 19, 2001)
29 CRF
Sec. 1604.11 (a)
For purposes of this policy, harassment, sexual or otherwise, shall consist of
verbal, written, graphic or physical conduct when such conduct:
1.
Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it affects an individual’s
ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity,
or creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment.
2.
Has the purpose of effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with
an individual’s academic performance.
3.
Otherwise adversely affects an individual’s learning opportunities.
For the purposes of this policy, sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors; and other inappropriate verbal, written,
graphic, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
1.
Submission to such conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a term or
condition of a student’s academic status.
2.
Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for academic or
work decisions affecting the individual.
3.
Such conduct deprives a student of educational aid, benefits, services, or
treatments.
4.
Such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it has the
purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the student’s school
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive education
environment.
Examples of conduct that may constitute sexual harassment include, but are not
limited to, sexual flirtations, advances, touching or propositions, verbal abuse of a
sexual nature, graphic or suggestive comments about an individual’s dress or body,
sexually degrading words to describe an individual, jokes, pin-ups, calendars,
objects, graffiti, vulgar statements, abusive language, innuendoes, references to
sexual activities, overt sexual conduct, or any conduct that has the effect of
unreasonably interfering with a student’s ability to work or learn, or creates an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning or working environment.
Racial, ethnic, or religious harassment/intimidation means any alleged or
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4. Definitions
confirmed act directed against or occurring to a person, private property, pr public
property on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religious affiliation. An incident need not
involve an act that constitutes a criminal offense.
Individuals or groups are in violation of this policy if they engage in harassing or
intimidating conduct at school, on school grounds, while engaging in schoolsanctioned activities or while traveling to or from school. Unacceptable conduct
includes, but is not limited to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Making remarks directly or indirectly, such as name-calling, fighting words,
racial slurs or “jokes,” that demean individuals or groups.
Physically threatening or harming individuals or groups.
Damaging, defacing or destroying the private property of any person
because of that person’s race, ethnicity, or religious affiliation.
Harassment is defined as a repeated pattern of unprovoked aggressive
behaviors of a physical and/or psychological nature carried out by an
individual or group against an individual or a group with the effect of
causing harm or hurt. Harassing behaviors are all those behaviors that are
unwelcome, unwanted and uncomfortable in the view of the recipient.
Individuals who are not the direct recipient of harassment or intimidation may also
experience a hostile environment. Third party individuals shall, therefore, have the
same right to act under this policy as those directly victimized.
Actual or threatened retaliation against a person who complains or intends to
complain of racial, ethnic, or religious harassment or intimidation will be prohibited
and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
5. Delegation of
Responsibility
Pol. 103
In order to maintain an educational environment that discourages and prohibits
unlawful harassment, the Board designates the Director of Human Resources as the
district’s Compliance Officer.
The Compliance Officer shall publish and disseminate this policy and complaint
procedure at least annually to students, parents, employees, independent contractors,
vendors, and the public. The publication shall include the position, office address,
and telephone number of the Compliance Officer.
The administration shall be responsible to provide training for students and
employees regarding all aspects of unlawful harassment.
Each staff member shall be responsible to maintain an educational environment free
from all forms of unlawful harassment.
Each student shall be responsible to respect the rights of all other students and
district employees and to ensure an atmosphere free from all forms of unlawful
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harassment.
The building principal or designee shall be responsible to complete the following
duties when receiving a complaint of unlawful harassment:
1. Inform the student or third party of the right to file a complaint and the
complaint procedure.
2. Inform the complainant that she/he may be accompanied by a
parent/guardian during all steps of the complaint procedure.
3. Refer the complainant to the Compliance Officer if the building principal is
the subject of the complaint.
4. The Compliance Officer will notify the complainant and the accused of the
progress at appropriate stages of the procedure.
6. Guidelines
Complaint Procedure – Student/Third Party
Step 1 – Reporting
A student or third party who believes she/he has been subject to conduct that
constitutes a violation of this policy is encouraged to report the incident immediately
to the building principal or a district employee.
A school employee who suspects or is notified that a student has been subject to
conduct that constitutes a violation of this policy shall immediately report the
incident to the building principal. The building principal will forward the complaint
to the Compliance Officer.
The building principal is the subject of a complaint, the student, third party, or
employee shall report the incident directly to the Compliance Officer.
The complainant or reporting employee is encouraged to use the report form
available from the building principal, but oral complains shall be acceptable.
Step 2 – Investigation
Upon receiving a complaint of unlawful harassment, the building principal shall
immediately notify the Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer or the
designee shall investigate the complaint.
The investigation may consist of individual interviews with the complainant, the
accused, and others with knowledge relative to the incident. The investigator may
also evaluate any other information and materials relative to the investigation.
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The obligation to conduct this investigation shall not be negated by the fact that a
criminal investigation of the incident is pending or has been concluded.
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Step 3 – Investigative Report
The Compliance Officer, or the designee shall prepare a written report within fifteen
days, unless additional time to complete the investigation is required. The report
shall include a summary of the investigation, a determination of whether the
complaint had been substantiated as factual and whether it is a violation of this
policy, and a recommended disposition of the complaint.
The findings of the investigation shall be provided to the complainant, the accused,
the Compliance Officer and the Superintendent.
Step 4 – District Action
If the investigation results in a finding that the complaint is factual and constitutes a
violation of this policy, the district shall take prompt, corrective action to ensure that
such conduct ceases and will not recur.
Disciplinary action shall be consistent with the Student Code of Conduct, Board
policies and district procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and
state and federal laws.
If it is concluded that a student has knowingly made a false complaint under this
policy, such student shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Appeal Procedure
1. If the complainant is not satisfied with a finding that no violation of the
policy or with the corrective action recommended in the investigative report,
she/he may submit a written appeal to the Superintendent within fifteen days.
2. The Superintendent shall review the investigation and the investigative report
and may also conduct a reasonable investigation.
3. The Superintendent shall prepare a written response to the appeal within
fifteen days. Copies of the response shall be provided to the complainant, the
accused, and the Compliance Officer
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No. 1048
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
EMPLOYEES-GLOBAL
TITLE:
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HARASSMENT
ADOPTED:
August 26, 1999
REVISED:
1048. SEXUAL HARASSMENT
1. Purpose
U.S. Civil
Rights Act
of 1964,
Title VII
EEOC
Regulations
Published
at 29 CFR
Sec. 1604
It is the policy of the Rose Tree Media School District to maintain a learning and
working environment that is free from sexual harassment. It shall be a violation of
this policy for any member of the Rose Tree Media School District staff to harass
another staff member, for any member of the staff to harass a student, for any
student to harass another student, or for any student to harass a staff member through
conduct or communications of a sexual nature as defined below.
2. Definition
Sexual harassment shall consist of sexual advances, requests for sexual favor, and
other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by any
member of the school staff to a student, when made by any member of the school
staff to another staff member, when made by any student to another student and
when made by any student to a staff member when:
1.
Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or
condition of an individual's education or employment, or when
2.
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis
for academic or employment decisions affecting that individual, or when
3.
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's
professional or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive education or employment environment.
Sexual harassment, as defined above, may include, but is not limited to the following
verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a
person, with sexual or demeaning implications; unwelcome touching; suggesting or
demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats
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concerning one's grades, educational advancement, evaluation of wages, job
advancement, assigned duties, shifts or any academic, employment or career
development, or conduct of a sexual nature which creates a hostile environment
antithetical to the process or progress of learning or employment.
3. Guidelines
Any person who alleges sexual harassment by any staff member or student in the
district may use the district's complaint procedure or may complain directly to
his/her immediate supervisor, building principal, guidance counselor or other
individual designated to receive such complaints. Filing of a complaint or otherwise
reporting sexual harassment will not reflect upon the individual's status nor will it
affect future employment, grades or work assignments except in the case of false and
malicious reporting. Therefore, false and malicious accusations will result in the
same severe disciplinary action applicable to one found guilty of sexual harassment.
The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the accused, will be
respected consistent with the district's legal obligations, and with the necessity to
investigate allegations of misconduct and to take corrective action when this conduct
has occurred.
A substantiated charge against a staff member in the district shall subject such staff
member to disciplinary action, which may include discharge in accordance with the
district's policy.
A substantiated charge against a student in the school district shall subject that
student to student disciplinary action which may include suspension or expulsion,
consistent with the student discipline code.
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1. Purpose
The Board strives to provide a safe, positive working climate for its employees.
Therefore, it shall be the policy of the district to maintain an employment
environment in which harassment in any form is not tolerated.
2. Authority
Title VII 42 U.S.C.
Sec. 2000e et seq.
Title IX
20 U.S.C.
Sec. 1681
The Board prohibits all forms of unlawful harassment of employees and third parties
by all district students and staff members, contracted individuals, vendors,
volunteers, and third parties in the schools. The Board encourages employees and
third parties who have been harassed to promptly report such incidents to the
designated employees.
The Board directs that complaints of harassment shall be investigated promptly, and
corrective action shall be taken when allegations are verified. Confidentiality of all
parties shall be maintained, consistent with the district’s legal and investigative
obligations.
No reprisals or retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith charges of harassment.
3. Definitions
29 CFR
Sec. 1606.8 (a)
62 Fed. Reg.
12033
(Mar. 13, 2997)
66 Fed. Reg. 5512
(Jan. 19, 2001)
29 CFR
Sec. 1604.11 (a)
For purposes of this policy, harassment, sexual or otherwise, shall consist of
verbal, written, graphic or physical conduct when such conduct:
1.
Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it affects an individual’s
ability to perform job functions or creates an intimidating, threatening, or
abusive work environment.
2.
Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with
an individual’s work performance.
3.
Otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment opportunities.
For the purposes of this policy, sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors; and other inappropriate verbal, written,
graphic, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
1.
Acceptance of such conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a term or
condition of an individual’s continued employment.
2.
Submission to or rejection of such conduct is the basis for employment
decisions affecting the individual.
3.
Such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it has the
purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the employee’s job
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work
environment. Examples of conduct that may constitute sexual harassment
include, but are not limited to, sexual flirtations, advances, touching or
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propositions, verbal abuse of a sexual nature, graphic or suggestive
comments about an individual, jokes, pin-ups, calendars, objects, graffiti,
vulgar statements, abusive language, innuendoes, references to sexual
activities, overt sexual conduct, or any conduct that has the effect of
unreasonably interfering with an employee’s ability to work or creates an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.
4. Definition
Racial, ethnic, or religious harassment/intimidation means any alleged or
confirmed act directed against or occurring to a person, private property, and public
property on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religious affiliation. An incident need not
involve an act that constitutes a criminal offense.
Individuals or groups are in violation of this policy if they engage in harassing or
intimidating conduct at school, on school grounds, while engaging in schoolsanctioned activities or while traveling to or from school. Unacceptable conduct
includes, but is not limited to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Making remarks directly or indirectly, such as name-calling, fighting words,
racial slurs or “jokes,” that demean individuals or groups.
Physically threatening or harming individuals or groups.
Damaging, defacing or destroying the private property of any person
because of that person’s race, ethnicity, or religious affiliation.
Harassment is defined as a repeated pattern of unprovoked aggressive
behaviors of a physical and/or psychological nature carried out by an
individual or group against an individual or a group with the effect of
causing harm or hurt. Harassing behaviors are all those behaviors that are
unwelcome, unwanted and uncomfortable in the view of the recipient.
Individuals who are not the direct recipient of harassment or intimidation may also
experience a hostile environment. Third party individuals shall, therefore, have the
same right to act under this policy as those directly victimized.
Actual or threatened retaliation against a person who complains or intends to
complain of racial, ethnic, or religious harassment or intimidation will be prohibited
and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
5. Delegation of
Responsibility
Pol. 103
In order to achieve a work environment that discourages and prohibits unlawful
harassment, the Board designates the Superintendent as the district’s Compliance
Officer.
The Compliance Officer shall publish and disseminate this policy and complaint
procedure at least annually to students, parents, employees, independent contractors,
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vendors, and the public. The publication shall include the position, office address,
and telephone number of the Compliance Officer.
The administration shall be responsible to provide training for students and
employees regarding all aspects of unlawful harassment.
The building principal or designee shall be responsible to complete the following
duties when receiving a complaint of unlawful harassment:
1. Inform the employee or third party of the right to file a complaint and the
complaint procedure.
2. Notify the complainant and the accused of the progress at appropriate stages
of the procedure.
3. Refer the complainant to the Compliance Officer if the building principal is
the subject of the complaint.
Complaint Procedure – Employee/Third Party
6. Guidelines
Step 1 – Reporting
An employee or third party who believes she/he has been subject to conduct that
constitutes a violation of this policy is encouraged to report the incident immediately
to the district sexual harassment liaison or Compliance Officer.
If the building principal is the subject of a complaint, the employee or third party
shall report the incident to the Compliance Officer.
The complainant or reporting employee is encouraged to use the report form
available from the building principal, or Human Resources Department, but oral
complaints shall be acceptable.
Step 2 – Investigation
Upon receiving a complaint of unlawful harassment, the building principal shall
immediately notify the Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer, or designee,
shall authorize the building principal to investigate the complaint, unless the
building principal is the subject of the complaint or is unable to conduct the
investigation.
The investigation may consist of individual interviews with the complainant, the
accused, and others with knowledge relative to the incident. The investigator may
also evaluate any other information and materials relative to the investigation.
The obligation to conduct this investigation shall not be negated by the fact that a
criminal investigation of the incident is pending or has been concluded.
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Step 3 – Investigative Report
The Compliance Officer, or designee, shall prepare a written report within fifteen
days, unless additional time to complete the investigation is required. The report
shall include a summary of the investigation, a determination of whether the
complaint had been substantiated as factual and whether it is a violation of this
policy, and a recommended disposition of the complaint.
The findings of the investigation shall be provided to the complainant, the accused,
the Compliance Officer and the Superintendent of Schools.
Step 4 – District Action
If the investigation results in a finding that the complaint is factual and constitutes a
violation of this policy, the district shall take prompt, corrective action to ensure that
such conduct ceases and will not recur.
Disciplinary action shall be consistent with Board policies and district procedures,
applicable collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal laws.
If it is concluded that an employee has knowingly made a false complaint under this
policy, such employee shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Appeal Procedure
1. If the complainant is not satisfied with a finding that no violation of the
policy or with the corrective action recommended in the investigative report,
she/he may submit a written appeal to the Compliance Officer within fifteen
days.
2. The Compliance Officers shall review the investigation and the investigative
report and may also conduct a reasonable investigation.
3. The Compliance office shall prepare a written response to the appeal within
fifteen days. Copies of the response shall be provided to the complainant, the
accused, and the Compliance Officer.
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REPORTING FORM FOR COMPLAINTS OF HARASSMENT
Complainant:
Home Address:
School Building:
Date of Alleged Incident(s):
Alleged harassment was based on: (circle those that apply)
Race
Color
National Origin
Gender
Age
Disability
Religion
Sexual
Other
Name of Person you believe violated the district’s unlawful harassment policy:
Describe the incident as clearly as possible, including what force, if any, was used: verbal statements
(i.e., threats, requests, demands, etc.); what, if any, physical contact was involved. (Attach additional
pages if necessary:
When and where incident occurred:
List any witnesses who were present:
This complaint is based on my honest belief that
has harassed
me or another person. I certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true, correct, and
complete to the best of my knowledge.
Name (Print)
Signature
Date
No. 815
Attachment D
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
OPERATIONS
TITLE:
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY OF
RTM NETWORK RESOURCES
or RTM NETWORK POLICY
ADOPTED:
February 28, 2002
REVISED:
June 2006
This policy applies to students, staff, and others using district technology
815. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY OF INTERNET FOR STUDENTS AND
STAFF or
815. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY OF INTERNET RTM NETWORK
RESOURCES
1. Purpose
The Board of School Directors supports the use of the Internet and other computer
networks in the district's instructional program in order to facilitate learning and
teaching through interpersonal communications, access to information, research and
collaboration.
The use of network facilities and the Internet shall be consistent with the curriculum
adopted by the school district as well as the varied instructional needs, learning
styles, abilities, and developmental levels of students.
2. Authority
The electronic information available to students and staff from various sources does
not imply endorsement of the content by the school district, nor does the district
guarantee the accuracy of information received on the Internet. The district shall not
be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged or unavailable when
using the network or for any information that is retrieved via the Internet.
The school district shall not be responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees
resulting from access to the Internet.
The district reserves the right to monitor and log network use and to monitor
fileserver space utilization by district users, while respecting the privacy rights of
both district users and outside users; however, all data stored or transmitted on
school computers RTM Network can and may be reviewed, if necessary. and
communication over the network should not be considered private.
The RTM Board establishes that use of the Internet and the network facilities is a
privilege, not a right; inappropriate, unauthorized and illegal use will result in the
cancellation of those privileges.and Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken in
accordance with established discipline policies and procedures.
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3. Delegation of
Responsibility
The district shall make every effort to ensure that this educational resource is used
responsibly by students and staff. The district reserves the right to utilize electronic
devices and other media to determine that users are in compliance with this policy.
Administrators, teachers and staff have a professional responsibility to work together
to help students develop the intellectual information literacy skills necessary to
discriminate among information sources, to identify information appropriate to their
age and developmental levels, and to evaluate and use the information to meet their
educational goals. Administrators, teachers, librarians and other staff will collaborate
to ensure that students develop the information literacy skills necessary to identify
when they need information, and to locate, evaluate and effectively use the
information to answer questions, solve problems and make decisions.
Students and staff have the responsibility to respect and protect the rights of every
other user in the district an don the Internet.learn the rules and guidelines for the use
of computers, computer facilities, computer networks, and computer resources and
to abide by them.
The building and/or department administrator or the district Superintendent, with the
Technology Department, shall have the authority to determine what constitutes
inappropriate use.and his/her decision is final.
Students and a parent or guardian will sign a form acknowledging receipt of the
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). This policy will be disseminated to all students via
the website, the handbook and staff.
Students will receive Internet safety instruction; including all rules and guidelines
for the use of computers, computer facilities, computer networks, and computer
resources.
Employees will be responsible for safeguarding passwords and held accountable for
the unauthorized or negligent disclosure of this information.
Subscriptions to Listservs must be pre-approved by the building principal.
4. Definitions
(CIPA) Key terms are as defined in the Children’s Internet Protection Act.
Technology: Electronic devices of communication of any kind; including, but not
limited to: desktop computers, laptops, PDA’s, cell phones, MP3 players, email,
instant messaging, blogs.
RTM Network: Any wired or wireless access to resources provided by and through
RTM.
Personally Identifiable Information: May include, but is not limited to, Social
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Security Number, address, phone number and/or password.
(CIPA) Filters: The term “technology protection measure” means a specific
technology that blocks or filters Internet access to visual depictions that are: 1.
Obscene, as that term is defined in section 1460 of title 18, United States Code; 2.
Child Pornography, as that term is defined in section 2256 of title 18, United States
Code; or 3. Harmful to minors.
Harmful to minors and inappropriate material: both mean any text, audio file,
picture, image, graphic image file, or other visual depiction that:
1.
Taken as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in
nudity, sex, or excretion.
2.
Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as
to minors.
Hacking refers to the act of gaining unauthorized entry or attempting to gain
unauthorized entry into a computer system for the purpose of:
5. Guidelines
1.
Determining the data structure and security restrictions of the computer
system.
2.
Making unauthorized changes in the data structure and security restrictions of
the computer system.
3.
To make unauthorized use of services provided by the computer system to
share information regarding all of the above with other unauthorized users.
Network accounts will be used only by the authorized owner of the account for its
authorized purpose. All communications and information accessible via the network
should be assumed to be personal property and shall not be disclosed. Network users
shall respect the privacy rights of other users on the system.
Diligent effort must be made to delete mail daily from the Rose Tree Media School
District’s mail directory to avoid use of fileserver hard disk space.
Prohibitions
Students and staff are expected to act in a responsible, ethical and legal manner in
accordance with district policy, accepted rules of network etiquette, and federal and
state law. Specifically, the following uses are prohibited and constitute inappropriate
use:
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1.
Use of the network to facilitate illegal activity.
2.
Use of the network for commercial or for-profit purposes.
3.
Use of the network for non-work or non-school related work.
4.
Use of the network for product advertisement or political lobbying.
5.
Use of the network for hate mail, discriminatory remarks, and offensive or
inflammatory communication.
6.
Unauthorized or illegal installation, distribution, reproduction, or use of
copyrighted materials.
7.
Use of the network to access obscene or pornographic material.
8.
Use of inappropriate language or profanity on the network.
9.
Use of the network to transmit material likely to be offensive or objectionable
to recipients.
10. Use of the network to intentionally obtain or modify files, passwords, and data
belonging to other users.
11. Impersonation of another user, or anonymity, or use of pseudonyms.
12. Use of network facilities for fraudulent copying, communications, or
modification of materials in violation of copyright laws.
13. Loading or use of unauthorized games, programs, files, or other electronic
media.
14. Use of the network to disrupt the work of other users.
15. Destruction, modification, or abuse of network hardware, and software, and
data by physical or electronic means (viruses, worms, etc.).
16. Quoting personal communications in a public forum without the original
author's prior consent.
17. Circumventing or disabling the filter or any security measure.
18. Disclosing, using or disseminating any personal identifiable information of
themselves or other staff or students.
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19. Engaging in the practice of “hacking” in order to bypass computer and
network security for any purpose whatsoever.
Security
System security is protected through the use of passwords. Failure to adequately
protect or update passwords could result in unauthorized access to personal or
district files. To protect the integrity of the system, the following guidelines shall be
followed:
Employees and students shall not reveal their passwords to another individual.
Users are not to use a computer that has been logged in under another student's or
teacher's name.
Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other
computer systems may be denied access to the network.
Safety
To the greatest extent possible, users of the network will be protected from
harassment or unwanted or unsolicited communication. Any network user who
receives threatening or unwelcome communications shall immediately bring them to
the attention of a teacher or administrator.
Network users shall not reveal personal addresses or telephone numbers to other
users on the network.
The district will take appropriate measures through the use of hardware and/or
software tools in an effort to prevent any user from being exposed to graphic, text,
and any other form of obscene, child pornography, or other material that is harmful
to minors. This includes using one or more Internet content filtering agents that will
remove and/or block inappropriate Internet content related to, but not limited to, any
of the following topics:
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“Adults only” sites
Alcohol
Drugs
Sexual content
Nudity
Violence
Weapons
Tobacco
Gambling
Games (non-educational)
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Hate or discrimination
Illegal activities
Computer “hacking”
Pornography
Unethical use of information
Sites that require personal identifiable information from students
These Internet content filtering agents may not be deactivated or circumvented
by any RTM computer user for any purpose. Notwithstanding filter
implementation, the user retains full responsibility for his/her actions.
Consequences For Inappropriate Use
The network user shall be responsible for damages to the equipment, systems, and
software resulting from deliberate or willful acts.
Illegal use of the network; intentional deletion or damage to files of data belonging
to others; copyright violations or theft of services will be reported to the appropriate
legal authorities for possible prosecution.
General rules for behavior and communications apply when using the Internet, in
addition to the stipulations of this policy. Loss of access and other disciplinary
actions shall be consequences for inappropriate use.
Vandalism will result in cancellation of access privileges. Vandalism is defined as
any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, Internet or other
networks. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer
viruses.
Copyright
P.L. 94-553
Sec. 107
The illegal use of copyrighted software by students and staff is prohibited. Any data
uploaded to or downloaded from the network shall be subject to "fair use"
guidelines.
Disclaimer
The school district makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for
the service it is providing. The School District is not responsible, and will not be
responsible, for any damages, including loss of data resulting from delays, nondeliveries, missed deliveries, or service interruption. Use of any information
obtained through the use of the School District's computers is at the user's risk. The
School District disclaims responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information
obtained through the Internet or E-mail.
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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. 108
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS
ADOPTED:
August 22, 2002
REVISED:
108. ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS
1. Purpose
SC 508, 801, 803
It is the responsibility of the Board to adopt all textbooks used as part of the
educational program of this district.
2. Definition
For purposes of this policy, textbooks shall be defined as those books which are to
be used as the basic source of any information in any class.
3. Delegation of
Responsibility
SC 803
The Curriculum Committee Teaching and Learning Committee shall receive and
review textbook adoption for Board approval.
The Superintendent shall be responsible for the selection and recommendation of
textbooks for Board consideration. No adoption or change of textbook shall be made
without his/her recommendation except by a two-thirds vote of the Board.
4. Guidelines
Adoption proposals shall be developed in accordance with the "Textbook Adoption
Procedures".
The Superintendent shall develop a plan for the selection of textbooks according to
the following guidelines:
1. Professional staff members selected by the Superintendent shall participate in the
selection process.
2. The staff shall continually research new sources of textbooks.
3. Textbooks currently in use shall be periodically evaluated for their continuing
usefulness and relevance.
In considering the approval of any proposed textbook, the Board will evaluate its:
1. Suitability for the maturity level and educational accomplishment of the students
who will be using the book.
2. Freedom from bias.
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3. Relationship to the standards and the approved curriculum.
4. Relationship to a continuous multigrade program.
5. Manner of selection.
6. Cost.
7. Appearance and durability.
A list of all approved textbooks shall be prepared and maintained. It shall be
reviewed periodically by the Superintendent and made available for the use of the
staff and for the information of members of the Board.
School Code
508, 801, 803
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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 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.
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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217. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - Pg. 3
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PENNCREST FALL ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS
UNIT
EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR #1
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR #2
CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH (BOYS)
CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH (GIRLS)
FOOTBALL HEAD COACH
FOOTBALL ASST COACH
FOOTBALL ASST COACH
FOOTBALL ASST COACH
FOOTBALL ASST COACH
FOOTBALL HEAD FRESH COACH
FOOTBALL ASST FRESH COACH
GOLF HEAD COACH
FIELD HOCKEY HEAD COACH
FIELD HOCKEY ASST COACH
FIELD HOCKEY ASST COACH
FIELD HOCKEY HEAD FRESH COACH
FIELD HOCKEY ASST FRESH COACH
SOCCER HEAD BOYS COACH
SOCCER ASST BOYS COACH
SOCCER ASST BOYS COACH
SOCCER HEAD FRESH BOYS COACH
SOCCER ASST FRESH BOYSCOACH
SOCCER HEAD GIRLS COACH
SOCCER ASST GIRLS COACH
SOCCER ASST GIRLS COACH
VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH
VOLLEYBALL ASST COACH
VOLLEYBALL FRESHMAN ASST COACH
CHEERLEADING HEAD FALL COACH
CHEELEADING VAR ASST COACH
CHEERLEADING JV FALL COACH
TENNIS HEAD GIRLS COACH
P. LEVESQUE(started at
E. DALE
G. MUNRO
RACHEL MCGINNESS
T. DURANT
J. CUNNINGHAM
LARRY JOHNSON
P. GRAHAM
S. DASHKIWSKY
M. MOHRING
P. GRAHAM, SR.
J. Duffie*
S. DOTTS
S. BOYER
K. PETTIT*
J. RUCKLE
S. VOGEL*
P. NORRIS
G. HAEBEL
M. DELEO
T.READ
N. PETTINATI
K. COLEMAN
W. READ
MIKE CLARK
M. KICZEK
M. CLARK
B.LYNCH
Vacant
J. ANDERSON
S. KRAUSE (.75)
A. HOFFMAN (.25)
B. SMITH*
J.SPAHR (.55)
K. STERN *
M. DETIGER
8
10+
10+
5
1
9
7
10+
3
1
2
1
4
4
1
5
1
6
10+
1
2
4
1
10+
9
1
6
2
10+
6
2
1
2
1
1
SUPPLEMENTAL
STEP
RATE
UNITS
SALARY
3
4
4
2
1
3
3
4
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
4
1
1
2
1
4
3
1
2
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
145
153
153
136
129
145
145
153
129
129
129
129
136
136
129
136
129
136
153
129
129
136
129
153
145
129
136
129
124
153
136
129
129
129
129
129
50
50
27
27
55
36
36
36
36
33
25
23
39
25
25
25
17
39
25
25
25
8.5
8.5
39
25
25
39
25
25
27
15.75
5.25
5.25
11.55
4.2
25
$7,250.00
$7,650.00
$4,131.00
$3,672.00
$7,095.00
$5,220.00
$5,220.00
$5,508.00
$4,644.00
$4,257.00
$3,225.00
$2,967.00
$5,304.00
$3,400.00
$3,225.00
$3,400.00
$2,193.00
$5,304.00
$3,825.00
$3,225.00
$3,225.00
$1,156.00
$1,096.50
$5,967.00
$3,625.00
$3,225.00
$5,304.00
$3,225.00
*NOTE: Employees being hired pending completion of their pre-employment paperwork.
$4,131.00
$2,142.00
$677.25
$677.25
$1,489.95
$541.80
$3,225.00
PENNCREST NON-ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS Experience
DETENTION SUPV
S. COATES
S. GOLDMAN
MORNING DIRECTOR
L. BURY
MORNING SUPV
S. GOLDMAN
SUPPLIES COORDINATOR
M. LUDWIG
SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR #1
C. PENNING
SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR #2
J. PAULEY
JR. CLASS ADVISOR #1
H. GARRETT
JR. CLASS ADVISOR #2
H. REED
SOPH CLASS ADVISOR
J. SMITH
FRESHMAN CLASS ADVISOR
A. RADZIUS
BAND DIRECTOR
C. SNYDER
ASS'T BAND DIRECTOR
C. MAYER
ASS'T BAND DIRECTOR
W. IVES
ASS'T BAND DIRECTOR
VACANT
BAND FRONT
A. RENO
BAND FRONT
VACANT
CHORAL DIRECTOR
S. GAERTNER
EMANON: READER'S THEATER
S. SWEENEY
EMANON: WINTER PRODUCTION S. SWEENEY
EMANON: CHILDREN'S THEATER K. NOLEN
EMANON: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR W. READ
EMANON: COORDINATOR
J. ROMAN
JR. VARIETY SHOW DIRECTOR
E. PETTIT
JR. VARIETY SHOW ASSISTANT DIRR. HECKMAN
ALL-SCHOOL MUSICAL
C. SNYDER
P. MURPHY
S. GAERTNER
YEARBOOK
S. MESCANTI
LITERARY MAGAZINE
J. ZERVANOS
HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL
T. JACKSON
NEWSPAPER
M. LOBIONDO
ASSISTANT NEWSPAPER
L. BURY
INTRAMURALS
T. DURANT
ENVIROTHON
M. SAMILENKO
ASSISTANT ENVIRONTHON
C. KUNTZ
HISTORY DAY
S. STAIGER
KIMBERLY-CLARK HI-Q
M. LUDWIG
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
D. SCHERER
ART HONOR SOCIETY
C. MACLEOD
UNIT
RATE
STEP
3
2
7
1
8
1
10+
2
7
1
1
10+
2
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
4
1
3
1
1
4
1
1
129
129
145
129
145
129
153
129
145
129
129
153
129
129
1
1
129
10+
10+
10+
6
2
10+
1
1
2
4
1
8
10+
5
1
9
10
8
5
3
10+
2
6
4
4
4
2
1
4
1
1
1
2
1
3
4
2
1
3
4
3
2
1
4
1
2
153
153
153
136
129
153
129
129
129
136
129
145
153
136
129
145
153
145
136
129
153
129
136
SUPPLEMENTAL
UNITS
SALARY
10
10
19
6
8
20
20
15
15
11
11
50
10
10
20
10
15
26
11
17
13
11
7
15
10
8
9
8
35
9
8
16
6
15
13
5
8
18
8
8
$1,290.00
$1,290.00
$2,755.00
$774.00
$1,160.00
$2,580.00
$3,060.00
$1,935.00
$2,175.00
$1,419.00
$1,419.00
$7,650.00
$1,290.00
$1,290.00
$1,290.00
$3,978.00
$1,683.00
$2,601.00
$1,768.00
$1,419.00
$1,071.00
$1,935.00
$1,290.00
$1,032.00
$1,224.00
$1,032.00
$5,075.00
$1,377.00
$1,088.00
$2,064.00
$870.00
$2,295.00
$1,885.00
$680.00
$1,032.00
$2,754.00
$1,032.00
$1,088.00
Contract Contract
Mailed
Returned
PENNCREST NON-ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS Experience
NATIONAL FOREIGN LANG HON SOB. MASON (.5)
A. BEAUDRY (.5)
MATH HONOR SOCIETY
A. RADZIUS
HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY
S. ABELSON
STAGE MANAGER/TECH CREW
E. STEVENSON
CLOSE-UP
M. WOODWARD
STUDENT COUNCIL
J. PAULEY
AV COORDINATOR
G. MOYER
FINANCE DIRECTOR
T. LONG
OPPORTUNITY SKYWAY
R. MALKOVSKY
SCIENCE COACH
R MALKOVSKY
ASSISTANT SCIENCE COACH
J. CICCARELLI
RENAISSANCE SPONSOR
A. BEAUDRY
MODEL UN
L. FLEXON
COMMUNITY SERVICE COORD
R. LETCAVAGE
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
E. SOMERS
ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR
A. LYONS
DRILL TEAM SPONSOR
VACANT
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS CLUBD. MATTHEWS
SPRING FITNESS CLUB
S. DASHKIWSKY
INTERNATIONAL CLUB
S. ABELSON
DEBATE CLUB
VACANT
SADD CLUB
M. WOODWARD
ECO CLUB
Vacant
UNIT
RATE
STEP
2
2
2
3
2
10+
10+
10+
10
10+
10+
6
1
3
5
6
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
129
129
129
129
129
153
153
153
153
153
153
136
129
129
126
136
136
119
129
129
129
119
129
124
SUPPLEMENTAL
UNITS
SALARY
4
4
8
8
16
5
18
8
27
12
13
5
10
17
13
13
26
10
10
11
10
10
11
8
$516.00
$516.00
$1,032.00
$1,032.00
$2,064.00
$765.00
$2,754.00
$1,224.00
$4,131.00
$1,836.00
$1,989.00
$680.00
$1,290.00
$2,193.00
$1,638.00
$1,768.00
$3,536.00
$1,290.00
$1,419.00
$1,290.00
$1,419.00
Contract Contract
Mailed
Returned
SPRINGTON LAKE FALL NON-ATHLETIC
SUPPLEMENTALS
SCHOOL NEWSPAPER
YEARBOOK
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER
CHORUS DIRECTOR GRADE 6
CHORUS GRADE 7/8
BAND/JAZZ DIRECTOR
ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR
STUDENT FORUM
DETENTION HALL SUPV (AFTER SCHOOL)
SATURDAY DETENTION SUPV
SATURDAY DETENTION SUPV
6-1 TEAM ACTIVITY
6-2 TEAM ACTIVITY
6-3 TEAM ACTIVITY
7-1 TEAM ACTIVITY
7-2 TEAM ACTIVITY
7-3 TEAM ACTIVITY
8-1 TEAM ACTIVITY
8-2 TEAM ACTIVITY
8-3 TEAM ACTIVITY
SPEC AREA-TEAM ACT LEADER
SIGMA GRADE 6
SIGMA GRADE 7
SIGMA GRADE 8
DRAMA COACH
AFTER SCHOOL EARLY ACTIVITY BUS
LITERARY MAGAZINE
SADD SPONSOR
EVENING CONCERT SUPV
EVENING CONCERT SUPV
S. YANCHEK (.5)
M. OSTIEN (.5)
S. YANCHEK (.5)
M. OSTIEN (.5)
M. OSTIEN (.5)
S. YANCHEK (.5)
S. KNIPEL
E. MCINTYRE
A. RENO
A. LYONS
M. GILROY
T. BENDISTIS
A. TSIPRAS
M.CLARK
D. SCHIED
M. HOMAN
K. WHITE
B. RAGO
G. MAYERNICK
B.RIELLY
W. STACK
S. MILLER
L. MCCARTHY
N. GOING
P. SIMMINGTON
B. RAGO
C. LAMONT
T. BENDISTIS
VACANT
N. GOING
L. SUMMERS
A. RENO
UNIT
EXPERIENCE
STEP
RATE
4
3
4
3
2
2
10+
1
5
10+
4
1
3
2
2
2
1
5
8
2
1
1
6
5
1
7
10
2
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
2
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
4
1
1
1
3
1
2
7
4
136
129
136
129
129
129
153
129
136
153
136
129
129
129
129
129
129
136
145
129
129
129
136
136
129
145
153
124
129
119
145
124
136
SUPPLEMENTAL
UNITS
SALARY
8
8
8
8
4
4
6
13
19
7
15
10
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
0
10
0
6
2
2
$1,088.00
$1,032.00
$1,088.00
$1,032.00
$516.00
$516.00
$918.00
$1,677.00
$2,584.00
$1,071.00
$2,040.00
$1,290.00
$903.00
$903.00
$774.00
$774.00
$774.00
$816.00
$870.00
$774.00
$774.00
$774.00
$816.00
$816.00
$645.00
$725.00
$765.00
$0.00
$1,290.00
$0.00
$870.00
$248.00
$272.00
SPRINGTON LAKE FALL NON-ATHLETIC
SUPPLEMENTALS
EVENING CONCERT SUPV
INTRAMURALS DIRECTOR
VIDEO PRODUCTION CLUB
COMPUTER CLUB
DEBATE CLUB
COOKIE CLUB
ART CLUB
CHESS CLUB
CRAFT CLUB
FRENCH CLUB
SPANISH CLUB
GEOGRAPHY CLUB
MULTICULTURAL CLUB
HOMEWORK CLUB
SCIENCE CLUB (JR. OLYMPIAD)
SPECIAL STUDENT ACTIVITIES/DRAMA
S. KNIPEL
J. BAKER
T. TOLOMEO
VACANT
L. MCCARTHY
L. STUART
N. GOING
J. DIXON
VACANT
D. DIAZ (.5)
N. HENSLEY (.5)
J. GAULT (.5)
A. KUTNEY (.5)
M. HOMAN
P. NORRIS
S. CLIFF
K. BIELLI
K. WHITE
D. GRAMO
B. PERKET
M. CLARK
UNIT
EXPERIENCE
4
3
7
7
1
7
4
5
3
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
3
10+
2
STEP
RATE
2
1
3
1
3
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
136
129
145
124
145
129
145
136
124
136
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
153
129
SUPPLEMENTAL
UNITS
SALARY
2
15
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
3
3
3
3
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
11
$272.00
$1,935.00
$870.00
$744.00
$870.00
$774.00
$870.00
$816.00
$744.00
$408.00
$387.00
$387.00
$387.00
$774.00
$774.00
$645.00
$645.00
$645.00
$645.00
$765.00
$1,419.00
SPRINGTON LAKE FALL ATHLETIC
SUPPLEMENTALS
EXPERIENCE
10+
STEP
UNIT
RATE
UNITS
SALARY
4
153
31
$4,743.00
1
2
124
131
21
21
$2,604.00
$2,751.00
SUPPLEMENTAL
SLMS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
S. ADAMS
FIELD HOCKEY - 7TH GRADE
FIELD HOCKEY - 8TH GRADE
Vacant
Vacant
VOLLEYBALL - 7TH GRADE
VOLLEYBALL - 8TH GRADE
J. DIAZ .5
J. GAULT .5
M. OSTIEN
2
2
5
1
1
2
129
129
136
10.5
10.5
21
$1,354.50
$1,354.50
$2,856.00
SOCCER - 7TH GRADE (BOYS)
SOCCER - 8TH GRADE (BOYS)
A. TSIPRAS
S. ADAMS
4
10+
1
4
129
153
21
21
$2,709.00
$3,213.00
SOCCER - 7TH GRADE (GIRLS)
SOCCER - 8TH GRADE (GIRLS)
J. CARDWELL
M. HOMAN
5
2
2
1
136
129
21
21
$2,856.00
$2,709.00
HD FOOTBALL COACH - UNLIMITED G. PUCKETT
ASST FOOTBALL COACH - UNLIMIT D. PUCKETT
HEAD FOOTBALL - 110 LBS
Vacant
ASST FOOTBALL - 110 LBS
Vacant
2
8
1
3
1
1
129
145
124
124
21
17
21
17
$2,709.00
$2,465.00
$2,604.00
$2,108.00
HEAD FALL CHEERLEADING
G. BOETTCHER
2
1
129
20
$2,580.00
CROSS COUNTRY
A. VIRTUE
5
2
136
21
$2,856.00
2006-2007 BUILDING COORDINATORS
Employee:
FTE
MEDIA
Language Arts
Mathematics
Professional Development
Communications
Science
Social Studies
Technology
D. Welc
K. Connell
K. Callahan
C. Consadene
C. McGeehan
R. Smith
S. Loveland-Smith
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
INDIAN LANE
Language Arts
Mathematics
Professional Development
Science
Social Studies
Technology
L. Parkinson
K. Venuto
S. Herman
L. Valuck
F. Blanchette
T. Haskell-McDonald
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
GLENWOOD
Language Arts
Mathematics
Professional Development
Science
Social Studies
Technology
R. Pinsley
F. Mathis
Vacant
A. Grisillo
A. Heinle
C. Keeler
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
C. Poulos
K. Michaels
S. Bretherick
P. Mitchell
E. Scheivert
Vacant
K. O'Brien
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
M. Sycz
A. Harrison
J. Diaz
G. Boettcher, Jr.
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
ROSE TREE
Language Arts
Mathematics
Professional Development
Science
Social Studies
Professional Development
Technology
AGP
SPRINGTON LAKE
Art
Guidance
Language Arts
Mathematics
2006-2007 BUILDING COORDINATORS
Mathematics
Music
Phys Educ
Professional Development
Science
Social Studies
Special Educ
Technology
World Language
PENNCREST
Art
Guidance
Instructional Technology
Language Arts
Mathematics
Music
Phys Educ
Professional Development
Professional Development
Science
Social Studies
Special Educ
Technology Educ - District-wide
World Language
Other Coordinators:
Elementary Food Services
Secondary Food Services
Employee:
P. Simmington
S. Knipel
T. Melchior
E. McKelvey
A. Virtue
P. Levesque
T. Brown
A. Tolomeo
A. Kutney
FTE
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
C. Macleod
D. Harple
D. Scherer
S. Sweeney
D. Sudall
C. Snyder
T. Long
vacant
vacant
Ed Somers
J. Pauley
M. Grassano
S. Mescanti
Kim Riviere
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
L. Lorenz
P. Gildea
1.0
1.0
Attachment L
Rose Tree Media School District
Audit Committee Charter
•
The Rose Tree Media School District Audit Committee (the “Committee”) shall
be comprised of the Finance Committee chair and the Chief Operations Officer
(the “COO”) of the Rose Tree Media School District (the “District”), and three
citizen members.
•
Each citizen member shall be appointed by the District’s Board of School
Directors, and shall serve three-year staggered terms.
•
The Committee shall meet at least four times per year, and at additional times
when necessary. Minutes shall be taken at the meetings by one of the citizen
members.
•
The Committee shall oversea the appointment of the independent auditors to be
engaged by the District for external reporting, through a periodic re-bidding
process.
•
The Committee shall review with the COO the policies and procedures with
respect to the District employees’ use of expense accounts, public monies, and
public property.
•
The Committee shall inquire of management, the COO, and the independent
auditors about the significant risks or exposures facing the District, assess the
steps management has taken or proposes to take to minimize such risks to the
District, and periodically review compliance with such steps.
•
The Committee shall review with the independent auditors, the accountant and
the COO, 1) the adequacy of the District’s internal controls, including
computerized information system controls and security, and 2) any related
significant findings and recommendations of the independent auditors together
with management’s responses thereto.
• The Committee shall review with the independent auditor that performs the
financial statement audit all significant accounting policies and procedures used
by the District, as well as any alternative departures from generally accepted
accounting principles.
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Rose Tree Media School District
Audit Committee Charter
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•
The Committee shall review with the independent auditor, the accountant and
the COO, the audit scope and plan of the independent auditors. The effect of
any regulatory and accounting initiatives will be discussed at that time.
•
The Committee shall review with the independent auditor and the COO, 1) the
District’s annual financial statements, related footnotes, and management’s
discussion and analysis, 2) the independent auditor’s audit of the financial
statements and their report thereon, 3) the independent auditor’s single audit of
the federal awards administered by the District and their reports thereon, and 4)
matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61,
Communication With Audit Committees, U.S. Government Accountability
Office’s Government Auditing Standards, and the U.S. Office of Management
and Budget’s Circular A-133 related to the conduct of the audits.
•
The Committee shall periodically review the District’s Code of Conduct to
ensure that it is adequate and up to date.
•
The Committee shall review the procedures for the receipt, retention, and
treatment of complaints received by the District regarding accounting, internal
accounting controls, auditing matters, or suspected fraud that may be submitted
by any party internal or external to the District. The Committee shall review
any complaints that might have been received, current status, and resolution if
one has been reached.
•
The Committee shall review the procedures for the confidential, anonymous
submission by the District employees of concerns regarding questionable
accounting or auditing matter, or suspected fraud. The Committee shall review
any submissions that have been received, the current status, and the resolution if
one has been reached.
•
The Committee shall review and evaluate the performance of the independent
auditors.
•
The Committee shall review its effectiveness on an annual basis.
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Attachment O
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
OPERATIONS
TITLE:
TRANSPORTATION
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
810.4 TRANSPORTATION
1. Purpose
This policy applies to the operation of every district-owned
school bus or other diesel fueled service vehicles.
2. Rationale
Diesel exhaust from idling school bus or service vehicles can
accumulate in and around the bus/service vehicle and pose a
potential health risk to children, drivers and the community at
large. Exposure to diesel exhaust may cause health problems.
Idling buses/service vehicles also waste fuel and financial
resources.
4. Guidelines
1. When school bus/service vehicle drivers arrive at loading or
unloading areas to drop off or pick up passengers/supplies,
they should turn off their bus/vehicle as soon as possible
to eliminate idling time and reduce harmful emissions. The
schoolbus/service vehicle should not be restarted until it is
ready to depart and there is a clear path to exit the pick up/
drop off area. Exceptions include conditions that would
compromise passenger safety, such as:
A. Extreme weather conditions
B. Idling in traffic
2. At school bus depots, limit idling time during early morning
warm-up to what is recommended by the manufacturer
(generally 3-5 minutes) in all but the coldest weather.
3. Buses should not idle while waiting for students during
extracurricular activities or other events where students are
transported off school grounds.
4. In cold weather, if the warmth of the buses/service vehicle is
an issue, idling is to be at a very minimum and occur outside
the school zone. The “Warmed” bus/service vehicle is to
enter the school zone as close to pick up/drop off time as
possible to maintain warmth and then shut down.
5. All drivers shall receive a copy of this policy at the beginning
of every school year.
See 22 Pa.
Code 11.41
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Cold Weather Conditions
1. If the outside temperature is between 32 degrees and -10
degrees Fahrenheit, idling to operate heaters is allowed for
up to 15 minutes.
2. If the outside temperature is below -10 degrees Fahrenheit,
there is no time restriction on idling to use heating
equipment.
Exemptions: This section does not apply for the period or
periods during which idling is necessary under the following
circumstances:
Traffic Conditions.
A. For traffic conditions over which the driver has no control;
B. For an official traffic control device or signal; or
C. At the direction of a uniformed police officer or one of those
Persons authorized to direct traffic by the Vehicle Code.
67 Pa. Code 101.2
Turbo-charged Diesel Engine Cool Down or Warm Up. When
the manufacture’s specifications require more time than the five
minute limitation in 2105.91.b.1. above, to cool down or warm
up a turbo-charged diesel engine.
Safety and Emergencies.
A. To ascertain that the vehicle is in safe operating
condition and equipped as required by all provisions
of law, and all equipment is in good working order,
either as part of the driver’s daily vehicle inspection,
or as otherwise needed;
B. To operate the flashing signal lamps and/or stop
signal arm devices;
C. To operate defrosters, or other equipment to ensure
the safe operation of the vehicle, or as otherwise
required by federal or state motor carrier safety
regulations, or other local requirements;
D. To operate a heater or an air conditioner of a bus
that has, or will have, one or more children aboard
with temperature sensitive disabilities;
E. To provide power for vehicle mounted accessory or
service equipment while in use;
F. To operate a lift or other piece of equipment
designed to ensure safe loading, or transport of
person with one or more disabilities; or
G. While in use as an emergency vehicle.
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Maintenance of Operations:
A. For testing, servicing, repairing, or diagnostic
purposes; or
B. To recharge a battery or other energy storage unit.
Relationship to Other Laws. Nothing in this Section allows
idling in excess of any applicable law, including, but not limited
to any local ordinance or requirement as stringent as, or more
stringent than this section.
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