ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
October 27, 2005
AGENDA
I.
Committee Highlights & Liason Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Teaching & Learning
Finance
Operations
Personnel
Pupil Services
Technology
Liaison Reports
II.
Building Update - Principals
III.
Adjournment
7:30 p.m.
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Meeting
October 27, 2005
8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
III.
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
RTMEA
RTM Education Foundation – No Report
Healthy Communities Initiative
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Elementary Guidance Update - Presented by: Nancy Palmo, Jean
McPheeters, Jennifer Masterson, and Jessica Hilden
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
C.
VII.
Eagle Scout Recognition
1.
William Kirkpatrick
2.
Kyle Martyn
3.
Sean Rosenberg
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of September 22, 2005
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
Roll Call
Rose Tree Media Residents
Old Business
A.
None
IX.
New Business
A.
X.
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.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
e.
Supplemental Contracts
f.
Salary Change
g.
Create New Position
h.
Other
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
PSBA Leadership Conference – Two Student Board Members
C.
Policy #226 – School District Searches – Second Reading
Attachment A
Finance
A.
B.
C.
D.
XI.
Purchasing - None
General
1.
Springton Lake Middle School – Scope of Services
2.
Change Orders
1.
Springton Lake – Dolan Mechanical, Inc.
2.
Glenwood – Allstates Mechanical
3.
Penncrest – Excel Roofing Corp.
4.
Maintenance Building – Fayette Group, Inc.
3.
Media Elementary School – Delmarva Systems Agreement
4.
Springton Lake and Media Elementary – Advanced Power Control,
Inc. Agreement
5.
Delaware County Community College – Allied Health Courses
Agreement
6.
Budgetary Transfers
7.
Interquest Canine Service - Contract
8.
Devereux Foundation –
9.
Anthony Goldsmith Contract
10.
Elementary School Boundary Preparation & Analysis
11.
Benefit Allocation Systems (BAS)
12.
On-Line Access Service
Financials for June, July, and August
Bill lists for August, September, and October
Adjournment
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at
6:30 p.m. prior to the Informational Session of November 17, 2005 at Springton Lake
Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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Minutes of September 22, 2005, 2005, Legislative Meeting
I.
Call to Order
The Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media
School District was held on Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Springton Lake Middle
School. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Fronduti.
Present:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides
Jeffrey Pettit, Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery
Student Board Members: Jeffrey Walker, Sara Sunshine, Brandys Waples
Also Present: Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools; Meg Barney, Pete Barry,
Ken Batchelor, William Bennett, Valerie Burnett, Anne Callahan, Susan Evans, Mary
Ellen Goldfarb, Ron Harris, Joanne Horan, Maria Kotch, Samuel Lemon, Patti Linden,
John Lohn, Anthony Lombardo, Chris Marchese, Kim McCann-Roller, Harry Protzmann,
Bernadette Dacanay, Amy Somerville, Ellen Sosangelis, Steve Taylor, Sharon Learn,
Board Secretary; Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2005
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Shoemaker seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 11
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Minutes of August 25,
2005.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Jeffrey Pettit,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
III.
Educational Presentations & Awards
A.
New Teachers – Amy Somerville
B.
Mark Samilenko and Chrissa Kuntz – Envirothon
Mr. Shoemaker moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 12
Resolve, that the Board present an award to Mark Samilenko, Chrissa
Kuntz and the Penncrest High School Environthon Team for finishing in
first place at the 18th annual Canon Envirothon North American
Competition held July 18 – July 24, 2005 at Southwest Missouri State
University.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
C.
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Jeffrey Pettit,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
Tonya Melchior and Jacqueline Baker – PEP Grant
Mrs. Barbato moved and Mr. Shoemaker seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 13
Further resolve, that the Board present to Anthony Lombardo, Tonya
Melchior and Jacqueline Baker an award for authoring the Carol M. White
Physical Education Program (PEP) grant awarded to the district by the
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools branch of the United States
Department of Education. Jacque and Tonya co-authored the application
that resulted in RTM receiving this grant in the amount of $375,525.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES: Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones, Thomas
Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Jeffrey Pettit, Stacey Benson,
William Campbell, William Montgomery
NAYS: None
IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
Envirothon Team - None
V.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
School Reports - In Official Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2005
Superintendent’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of September 22,
2005.
Solicitor’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2005
Mrs. Barbato moved and Mr. Shoemaker seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 14
Riddle Health System Agreement of Sale
Resolve, that the Board approve the Solicitor’s request to approve the
Agreement between the School District and Riddle Health System.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Jeffrey Pettit, Stacey
Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
VI.
Scheduled Presentations
A.
RTMEA - Ben Danson, President
B.
Healthy Communities Initiative
C.
Rose Tree Media Education Foundation
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations
A.
Rose Tree Media Residents - None
VIII.
New Business
A. Personnel
1.
2.
3.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Degree Advancement
d.
Rescind Contract
e.
Supplemental Contract
f.
Salary Correction
g.
Other (Attachment A)
Mr. Shoemaker moved and Mrs. Benson seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 15
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel
Section:
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional – None
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Lisa Merkins, Instructional Assistant, resignation
effective September 1, 2005.
2.
Kimberly Ragni, Cafeteria,
September 2, 2005.
3.
Christine Cropper, Cafeteria, resignation, effective
August 15, 2005.
4.
Kathy Kester, Support Staff II, resignation, effective
August 25, 2005.
5.
James Foy, Transportation Supervisor, retirement,
effective October 14, 2005.
resignation,
effective
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional
1.
Marilyn Williams, Long-term Substitute Elementary
Teacher, effective September 22, 2005, at the annual
salary of $55,758 Master’s +60/Step 1. Ms. Williams
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Wayland Baptist
University in Plainview, Texas and her Master’s
Degree from Arizona State University. She comes to
us from Scottsdale Public School District in
Scottsdale, Arizona with 20 years teaching
experience. Ms. Williams is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary School for the first semester replacing
Crystal Grace-Green who is on leave. *NOTE: Ms.
Williams is being hired pending completion of preemployment paperwork.
2.
Michael Doyle, Interim Teacher Leader for Athletics,
effective August 29, 2005 for the 2005-2006 school
year, at the annual salary of $69,636. Mr. Doyle is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Mike
Snopkowski who resigned.
Non-Instructional
1.
Linda Cardwell, Career Counselor, effective August
29, 2005, at the rate of $25.00 per hour. She is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Colleen
DiFabio. *NOTE: Ms. Cardwell is being hired pending
completion of pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Teresa Henry, Substitute Bus Aide, effective
September 6, 2005, at the rate of $11.80 per hour.
*NOTE: Ms. Henry is being hired pending completion
of pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Maureen McCormick, Secretary IV, effective August
31, 2005, at the annual salary of $31,792. Ms.
McCormick is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School replacing Gail Boettcher who was reassigned.
*NOTE: Ms. McCormick is being hired pending
completion of pre-employment paperwork.
b.
Non-Instructional
4.
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel to serve as Theme Readers at Penncrest
High School for the 2005-2006 school year at the rate
of $242.00 per month:
Michael Bury
Helena Laing
Mary McConville (2 positions)
John Pritchard
Elaine Prizzi
3.
5.
Kathryn Hajjar, Support Staff II, effective August 29,
2005, at the rate of $12.44 per hour. Ms. Hajjar is
assigned to Penncrest High School. This is a new
position. *NOTE: Ms. Hajjar is being hired pending
completion of pre-employment paperwork.
6.
Kathleen Shegda, Support Staff I, effective August 29,
2005, at the rate of $10.50 per hour. Ms. Shegda is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary replacing Lori
Cardwell. *NOTE: Ms. Shegda is being hired pending
completion of pre-employment paperwork.
7.
Nancy Somers, Substitute Cafeteria Aide, effective
September 26, 2005, at the rate of $7.75 per hour.
*NOTE: Ms. Somers is being hired pending
completion of pre-employment paperwork.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
Norm Kelly, Teacher Leader for Elementary Induction,
effective August 29, 2005. Mr. Kelly will be assigned
to the Education Center. This is a new position. There
will be no change in salary.
2.
Michael Price, from Summer Maintenance Help to
Maintenance Substitute at a rate of $12.00 per hour.
3.
Nadine Hensley from .8 French Teacher to 1.0 French
Teacher, effective August 29, 2005.
4.
Paulette Goolsby, from Bus Aide to Custodian,
effective September 1, 2005, at the rate of $14.10 per
hour. Ms. Goolsby is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
Crystal Grace-Green has requested an unpaid leave
of absence for the purpose of child rearing. Leave will
commence on September 22, 2005, and will terminate
January 27, 2006.
Degree Advancement
1.
Recommend Board recognize the following personnel
for degree advancement and adjust their salaries
accordingly effective August 29, 2005.
J. Boyle
S. Dieter
B. Dougherty
S. Howe
L. Maroldo
B. Mason
K. Michaels
A. Santelli
D. Scherer
S. Shacklady-White
D. Taylor
d.
e.
Permanent
Masters plus 40
Permanent
Masters plus 60
Masters
Masters plus 20
Masters plus 60
Masters
Masters plus 20
Masters plus 60
Masters plus 60
Rescind Contract
1.
Rescind supplemental contract for Antoinette Lyons,
Music Department Coordinator, Penncrest.
2.
Rescind supplemental contract for William Stack 8th
Grade Team Leader, Springton Lake.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel as New Teacher Mentors for the 2005-2006
school year, effective August 23, 2005, at the annual
salary of $945:
Ben Danson
Sue Hendrixson
Kevin Nolen
Kathleen Durant (.5)
John Pauley
Michele Woodward
Diane McElhenney
Steven Silva
e.
Supplemental Contract (cont’d)
3.
General
2.
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel as Event Chaperones for the 2005-2006
school year effective September 6, 2005 at the rate of
$55 per event:
David Harple
Deborah Hoffman
Lori Rice-Spring
3.
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel to sponsor Elementary Clubs at Media
Elementary for the 2005-2006 school year:
Jana Maxwell
Jean McPheeters
Elizabeth Thompson
Sara Vaccaro
Sue Williamson
Art Club
KIDS Club
Student Advisory
Chorus
Reading Club
$ 393.00
$ 372.00
$ 124.00
$1,048.00
$ 372.00
4.
Susan Howe, AGP Elementary Coordinator for the
2005-2006 school year at the annual salary of
$2,500.00.
5.
Karen Venuto, Math Coordinator Indian Lane for the
2005-2006 school year at the annual salary of
$2,500.00.
6.
Lisa Parkinson, Language Arts Coordinator Indian
Lane for the 2005-2006 school year at the annual
salary of $2,500.00.
7.
Recommend Board approve the following personnel
to supervise Saturday Detentions at Penncrest
effective during the 2005-2006 school year at the rate
of $23.53 per hour:
M. Castellan
8.
L. Boylan
Recommend Board approve the following personnel
as Professional Development Coordinators at Media
Elementary. Two contracts will be shared three ways
at the rate of $1,666.66 each.
Santina Loveland-Smith
Kathleen Callahan
Maureen Naylor
e.
Supplemental Coontracts (cont’d)
9.
Recommend Board approve the following Sponsors
for non-athletic contracts.
E. Stevenson
L. Lobitz
Mike Clark
G. Osborne
Tech Crew Sponsor
Freshman Class Sponsor
Tech Crew Sponsor
Children’s Theatre
$ 992.00
$1,364.00
$ 992.00
$1,612.00
10.
Craig Snyder, Music Department Coordinator,
Penncrest High School, at the annual salary of
$2,500.00
11.
Recommend Board approve the following Night
School personnel for the 2005-2006 school year at
the rate of $40.00 per hour.
Teachers
K. Acker
C. Casner
J. Diaz
C. Dillon
C. Miller
Counselors
H. Douglass-Garrett
K. Nolen
C. Penney
J. Ritter
M. Samilenko
D. Schnaars
S. Sweeney
K. Kerr
12.
Carrie Henderson, 8th Grade Team Leader for the
2005-2006 school year at the annual salary of
$744.00.
13.
Carolyn Garverich, Detention Supervisor for the 20052006 school year at the annual salary of $1,310.00.
14.
Christopher Maher, .5 Assistant to Band Director –
Penncrest, effective July 1, 2005 at the annual salary
of $620.00.
15.
William Ives, .5 Assistant to Band Director –
Penncrest, effective July 1, 2005, at the annual salary
of $620.00.
f.
Salary Corrections
The following salaries were incorrectly reported on the
June Board Agenda:
K. Robinson
M. Whiteman
K. Roberts
L. Sitkowski
E. Schievert
N. Hensley
L. Boylan
D. Mead
M. Stevens
D. Taylor
V. Blair
R. Wizniak
J. Keith
g.
$40,780
$40,780
$47,846
$78,570
$46,500
$36,080
$41,000
$46,186
$68,600
$61,064
$11.52/hr
$13.06/hr
$40,830
$44,990
$47,546
$79,570
$49,489
$36,892
$42,015
$47,415
$76,279
$65,851
$12.08/hr
$13.09/hr
$12.08/hr
Other
1.
Warren Townes, .6 Long Term Substitute Title
I Math Teacher, effective August 29, 2005, is
replacing Kristin Connell for the first semester
only.
2.
Recommend Board approve the proposal from
Educational Management Solutions to conduct
an administrative salary study at a cost of
$13,400. Attachment
3.
Lynn Lista, .5 Long Term Substitute
Elementary Teacher was incorrectly reported
on the August Board as a full time teacher. Ms.
List is replacing Tracey Fritch who is on leave.
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
American Choral Director’s Association -Choral Festival –
Penncrest Students
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to New
York City for the ACDA Choral Festival.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
C.
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Jeffrey Pettit,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
School Board Policy
1.
Policy #226 – School District Searches – First Reading
The proposed policy has been reviewed by the District
Solicitor, Tom Kelly. Recommendations for wording
clarification and consistent language were discussed at the
September 2005 Pupil Services Committee Meeting. This
policy will be presented for a second reading at the
October 27, 2005 Legislative Meeting.
X.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
2005-2006 Budget Increase/Decreases
2.
2005-2006 Capital Projects Fund
a.
Indian Lane Elementary School – Fire Alarm System
b.
Springton Lake Middle School – Chilled Water Circulation
System
3.
Act 192 or 2004 – Clarifies the Collection of Delinquent 511 Taxes
(Attachment C in September 22, 2005 Official Legislative Minutes)
4.
Children and Adult Disability Educational Services (CADES)
Contract
5.
Student Assistant Program – Ann Haslanger
6.
Bryn Mawr College Contract
7.
Temple University Contract
8.
Education Center – Mandate Waiver Application
9.
Change Orders
Mrs. Barbato moved and Mr. Shoemaker seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 16
1.
.
2005-2006 Budget Increase/Decreases
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve an
increase in the 2005 – 2006 General Fund budget.
June 23, 2005
Revenue
Original Budget
Drug Free Schools
$
13,285
IDEA
$
458,154
Physical Education Prog. $
-0Basic Education Funding $ 2,429,508
Special Education Funding $ 1,641,300
Total Revenue
$ 4,542,247
August 25, 2005
Adjusted
$
10,139
$
599,763
$
375,525
$ 2,441,463
$ 1,649,385
$ 5,076,275
Budget Difference
($ 3,146)
$ 141,609
$ 375,525
$ 11,955
$
8,085
$ 534,028
Expenditures
Drug Free Schools
IDEA
Budgetary Reserve
Physical Education Prog.
Total Expenditures
$
10,139
$
599,763
$
445,040
$
375,525
$ 1,430,467
($
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
13,285
458,154
425,000
-0896,439
3,146)
141,609
20,040
375,525
534,028
2.
2005 – 2006 Capital Projects Fund
a.
Indian Lane Elementary School - Fire Alarm System
Further resolve, that the Board approve the administration’s
recommendation for Consolidated Engineers to prepare the
construction documents for a new fire alarm system at Indian
Lane Elementary School in an amount not to exceed $9,600.
b.
Springton Lake Middle School – Chilled Water Circulation
System
Further resolve, that the Board approve the administration’s
recommendation for Consolidated Engineers to develop,
design, and prepare construction documents to replace the
chilled water circulation system at Springton Lake Middle
School in an amount not to exceed $39,000.
3.
Act 192 of 2004 – Clarifies the Collection of Delinquent 511 Taxes
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors authorize
Berkheimer to impose and retain the cost of collection on
delinquent and outstanding Per Capita and Occupational Privilege
Taxes.
WHEREAS, the Rose Tree Media School District,
Delaware County, by Resolution has levied, assessed and provided
for the collection of certain local taxes under and pursuant to the
authority of the Act No. 511 of the1965 General Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, enacted December 31,1965, and
effective January 1, 1966, as amended; and
WHEREAS, Rose Tree Media School District, Delaware
County, has hired Berkheimer to collect said taxes levied by the Rose
Tree Media School District, Delaware County, including taxes that are
or may become delinquent; and
3.
Act 192 of 2004 – Clarifies the Collection of Delinquent
511 Taxes (cont’d)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 192 of the 2003-2004 General
Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Rose Tree
Media School District, Delaware County, has the right to
impose a cost of collection on taxes that become delinquent
and/or that remain due and unpaid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
4.
1.
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT,
DELAWARE COUNTY, APPROVES AND ADOPTS
the Cost of Collection Schedule attached hereto and
made apart of this Resolution to be imposed by
Berkheimer upon any taxpayer whose taxes are or
become delinquent and/or remain due and unpaid.
(Attachment C)
2.
BERKHEIMER is authorized to retain said costs of
collection set forth in the attached schedule incurred
in recovering delinquent taxes and assessed to the
delinquent taxpayer as allowed by law.
3.
Any resolution or part of this resolution conflicting with
the provisions of this resolution be and the same are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Children and Adult Disability Educational Services (CADES)
Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve the annual contract
with CADES including the following rates for the
transportation of students for the 2005-06 school year.
Round trip (Del Co.)
One way (Del Co.)
Round trip Devereux
5.
$52/per student/day
$31/per student/day
$150/per student/day
Student Assistance Program - Ann Haslanger
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Ann
Haslanger for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount of
$35,057.
6.
Bryn Mawr College Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Bryn
Mawr College for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount
of $7,000.
7.
Temple University Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
Temple University for the 2005-2006 school year in the
amount of $7,000.
8.
Education Center - Mandate Waiver Application
Further resolve, that the Board approve the submission of
the Mandate Waiver Application. Relief is sought
from mandate # 24 PS 7-751 Work to be done under
contract let on bids; exception (Provision (b) $5,000
limit). The Board affirms that this application was adopted at
a regularly scheduled meeting of the board. The school
board’s solicitor will review the application and that the
school district will not violate any court order, state law or
federal law. The Board of School Directors acknowledge that
it is the board’s responsibility to ensure that implementation
of the waiver will be consistent with the terms of any court
order, collective bargaining agreement or contract by which
the board is bound.
The special project team concept must be approved by the
Department of Education. The approval process includes a
request for a waiver from specific mandates.
9.
Change Orders
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following change
orders:
Springton Lake Middle School
Change Order #003
Dolan Mechanical, Inc
$4,632.08
Add shut-off valves on the chilled water lines serving AC-3,
in the cafeteria.
C.
D.
Financials Reports for May, June, and July
Bill lists for August and September
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following:
Financial Reports
July
July
May, June
May, June
June
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Detail Revenue Status Report
Special Revenue Report
Activities Report
Food Service Report
Bill Lists
September
September
September
August
September
September
September
September
August
August
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
General Fund Bill List
Capital Fund Bill List
Master Capital Improvement Phase III
Master Capital Improvement Phase III
Bond Series 2002 Bill List
Future Funding 1993 Bond Issue
Bond Series 2003 Bill List
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
Food Service Bill List
$ 1,022,760.96
$ 299,740.90
$
2,351.67
$
880.00
$
20,000.00
$
4,492.04
$
11,935.00
$ 224,278.00
$
10,749.37
$
1,315,00
$ 1,597,622.94
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Jeffrey Pettit,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
XI.
Adjournment
Mr. Campbell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 17
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, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides, Jeffrey Pettit,
Stacey Benson, William Campbell, William Montgomery
None
__________________________
Sharon A. Learn
Board Secretary
Addendum
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Eagle Scout Recognition
Resolve, that the Board present to William Kirkpatrick, Kyle
Martyn, and Sean Rosenberg the RTM Award for achieving rank
of Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America.
SCHOOL REPORTS – OCTOBER 2005
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Glenwood’s Incident Management Team met to review the September fire drills, update
emergency response kits and folders, and plan for an on-site evacuation drill.
Students in Marianne Whiteman’s and Mark Paikoff’s fifth-grade classes use their handheld
computers and RTM’s new website technology to keep parents informed of the daily
happenings in the respective classrooms. Students learned how to use the handheld
computers early in the school year and have been keeping track of the day’s events for each
teacher’s web page. Each student has access to a handheld computer and a portable
keyboard, so they are able to take notes during the day as lessons unfold. Students work
alone or with a partner to take notes and edit the day’s events. The program allows Mr. Paikoff
and Ms. Whiteman to work on editing and writing skills. Check out Mr. Paikoff’s and Ms.
Whiteman’s web pages to see how their students are keeping parents informed!
Library technician Kathy Cook reports that Glenwood’s students participated enthusiastically in
our summer reading program. Mrs. Cook used students’ reading records to compile “Top Ten”
lists of children’s favorites by grade level. Gift certificates and a special bookmark for reading
the most books over the summer were awarded to: Joseph Loeper, grade 1; Ryan Kenney,
grade 2; Nishi Bhagat, grade 3; Andrea Hartman, grade 4; and Michael Collins, grade 5.
Instruction was interdisciplinary in several Glenwood classrooms this month. In the third grade
classrooms of Jeffrey Davies, Charles Keeler, Rachael Pinsley, and Kate Robinson, students
presented our musical theatre production The 10th Planet, directed by music teacher Debbie
Ney. In their classrooms, the students studied the solar system and prepared to create their
planet reports. Second graders in Keith Sharp’s art class made a connection with the story
Luka’s Quilt, about a little girl and her grandmother who disagree over the colors for a
traditional Hawaiian Quilt. This story provided a basis for studying symmetry and investigating
various Hawaiian flowers. Hawaiian quilt squares now adorn our halls.
Kindergarten students in Karen Maher’s and Susan Taylor’s classrooms also made learning
connections across the curriculum, reinforcing their graphing and data analysis skills while
celebrating the birthdays of Johnny Appleseed and Winnie the Pooh. The Be Excited About
Reading incentive program began on Winnie-The-Pooh’s birthday. In the BEAR program,
children receive a different color bear for each ten books they read at home, participate in
many bear-related learning centers. As a culminating activity for Johnny Appleseed, they
traveled to Highland Orchard for a hayride, pumpkin selection, and apple picking. They visited
the hay maze, stuffed a life-size scarecrow for the classroom, and worked in the Apple Crate
Classroom to help make apple cider.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
We held Student Council officer elections on October 5, 2005. The nine candidates spoke
to the entire student body, as well as their parents, and did a marvelous job. The following
students were elected:
President: Cody Schultz
Vice President: Laura Nolen
Secretary – Treasurer: Kathleen Axelrod
Elections for classroom representatives were held the following week. Advisors for the
Student Council are Karen Venuto, Ron Frank, Sandy Davis, and Sue Hendrixson.
Indian Lane’s Safety Patrol will be up and running soon. Fourth and fifth grade students
can apply to become members and will be stationed around the building during morning
arrival and afternoon dismissal. They also will be helpers on the busses. We expect more
than 30 students to help keep our students safe through this organization.
Jeff Savage, a non-fiction author, visited IL and was a big hit. Mr. Savage writes books
about sports stars, states, and historical happenings. He was well-received and told about
meeting big name stars in every sport. The program was provided by our PTG, and the
chairperson of the Assembly Committee got her first-ever phone call from a parent telling
about how impressed her son was with the assembly. The mom was in tears because her
son usually never shares anything about school. The little boy has decided to be a writer!
Our fifth graders will be visiting City Team, in Chester, once again this year. The school
collects toiletries, clothing, and baby items for use by the clients of City Team. This will
mark our 13th year in helping those less fortunate who turn to City Team for assistance.
Fourth and fifth grade students at Indian Lane were surprised when they headed to the
computer lab for one of their music classes this month. All were introduced to “Music Ace,”
computer software that helps students with music reading and notating. The program is
made up of 24 sessions, each consisting of 4 or 5 lessons. After each lesson, a game is
played to check comprehension. There is also a doodle pad where students can create
there own compositions. This software is downloaded on all of our elementary computers
so students can now access it at any time.
Teachers in grades K-2 were visited by reading consultant Helen Conahan-Dettrey on
October 3. Helen answered numerous questions about the new Project Read phonics
program our teachers are using. All of the teachers are taking its implementation seriously
and want to make sure they are giving our students the best possible instruction. As part of
the effort to learn as much as possible, the teachers visited East Goshen Elementary
School for a morning of observation of Project Read lessons. They also were able to speak
with the teachers and ask questions about the program.
All Kindergarten and first grade students were screened for reading skills using DIBELS. A
team consisting of Martha Phillips, Judy DiMaio, Debbie Preg, Nancy Palmo, and Bill
Bennett administered the screenings and will be reporting the results to the teachers.
Children whose results indicate a possible need for remediation will be given a more
detailed diagnostic tool by the reading specialist, after which a plan for offering assistance
will be developed.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
New Students
Our school guidance counselor, Mrs. Jean McPheeters, reports “that September is all
about new teachers, new students and new friends.” There is a great deal of attention and
focus to make sure that our new students get settled and feel welcome. Mrs. McPheeters
meets with the new students several times in small groups. She takes their photo for our
“Have you heard who is new to our herd?” photo gallery. They have a building tour where
various spots of interest are noted and they are encouraged to ask questions about our
school as they work to get acclimated. Each new student receives a “New Students
Welcome Booklet.” The booklet is full of “coupons” for small gifts from some of the people
who work in our school. The principal, school secretary, nurse, cafeteria personnel, and
custodians are a few of the people included. Each student introduces themselves in
exchange for a signature and a small gift. It’s a great way for our new children to feel that
they are part of a wonderful school. The new students bond with each other, and hopefully,
by the end of the first month, they are fully integrated and happy!
Grandparents’/Special Friends’ Day
Grandparents’/Special Friends’ Day is one of our favorite days of the year. Our guests are
always so complimentary and positive about their visits to our classrooms. We are
sensitive to the fact that not every child has a visitor. In kindergarten, most children hosted
3-4 guests, so we had enough to share as the children and their guests played alphabet
BINGO, read a short story and created illustrations, and enjoyed some special treats. Our
school service group, K.I.D.S., acted as greeters. They escorted visitors to their
grandchildren’s classrooms and thanked them for coming with a carnation.
Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair, organized by the PTG, is a great way for children and teachers to
build their personal libraries. Every child was able to get at least one book. The selection
was good and the parent volunteers were phenomenal.
Memory Quilt
Grier Prezio, a Media parent and mother of four, died of breast cancer last year. Her
husband couldn’t bear to throw away her clothes and was in a quandary about what to do.
One of our teachers, Katherine Echeverria, suggested that Mrs. Prezio’s clothes be
“recycled” into memory quilts for each of her four children. Mrs. Echeverria and art teacher
Mrs. Jana Maxwell went to the Prezio home to help the children select clothing for their
quilts. Staff members gathered for most of the school year to cut the pieces and begin the
quilts. They were finally finished over the summer. Mr. Prezio and his children came in to
preview the quilts. It was extremely touching to see the children pick out their quilt and
comment on the items that were used to create it. The children ran their hands over the
quilts and recalled stories attached to particular pieces of clothing. The memories flowed
as did the tears. A small pillow was created from the scraps for Mr. Prezio. “The children
each have something that was a part of their mother. It’s a great thing to have a quilt when
you are feeling that you need a little of your mom’s warmth and caring,” said Mrs. Maxwell.
The quilt project was a prime example of what our school community stands for and we
thank the Prezios for allowing us to honor their mom.
Pennsylvania Council of the Arts Grant
Art teachers Jana Maxwell and Keith Sharp were awarded a Pennsylvania Council of the
Arts grant ($1,225) for the support of a visual arts residency to occur in April 2006. Artist
William Christine will help fourth grade students look at historic Media architecture while
they portray the buildings in sketchbooks and paintings. He will also conduct a landscape
painting workshop with district art staff. Parents and community members will have the
opportunity to meet with Mr. Christine at a family event (school) and an art show in Media.
Books and Cash Donated to Hurricane Victims
With the assistance of parent volunteers and students, we will be packing up well-loved
books and shipping them to the Texas Library Association for distribution throughout the
devastated Gulf region. One of our parents has donated the shipping cost. It makes us
feel great to know that our books will be putting a smile on the faces of children who
haven’t had enough to smile about lately.
Our coin collection for hurricane relief continues. It will culminate with a Halloween coin
collection during trick or treat. Two of our students, Devon and Talia Mingey, have
organized an effort called “Beads for Needs.” They are selling Mardi Gras type beads to
benefit relief efforts. The girls wrote to Mrs. Kotch, “We were significantly affected by
Hurricane Katrina and all its damage. It concerned us to see thousands of people suffering
when we have so much. We want to help people in need. We hope that you will support
us with our hurricane fundraiser because we can make a difference!” The two families who
came to our school after Hurricane Katrina have gone. One family returned to New
Orleans and the other family was reunited with family members in Houston.
Kindergarten Wheel
Our kindergarten teachers have restructured their day to include time for small group,
differentiated instruction. Our reading specialists and reading tutors spend an hour in each
kindergarten class for a small group rotation called “the wheel.” This model was adapted
from Linda McBride of the Ridley School District. It enables us to better respond to DIBELS
and Project Read Data and to instruct students at their level.
Postcards from Around the World
First graders have started receiving post cards from around the world. The children have
begun to tally and graph the countries and states represented by their mail. It is a great
way to practice geography and math skills.
Reading Consultant
Kindergarten, first and second grade teachers are working with reading consultant, Helen
Conahan-Detry, to implement scientifically based reading instruction using the DIBELS
assessment as a screen and Project Read. Data driven decisions about grouping and
instruction should greatly enhance our success with early readers.
Summer Readers Recognized
Any student who turned in a summer reading log was recognized at our first all school
assembly. We strongly encourage our children to continue their “reading habit”, developed
in part by participation in The 100 Book Challenge, over the summer. Each summer reader
received a certificate and a Harry Potter bookmark.
Physical Education
Students in grades 3-5 have enthusiastically begun pre-testing for physical fitness. This
year the students are recording their own scores on personal fitness cards. Each student is
setting goals that they will try to reach by spring testing. The students have been
introduced to our newly acquired heart monitors (PEP Grant). They are very interested in
using this new technology to learn about improving their cardiovascular fitness.
Gym teacher, Chris Penney, is offering early morning exercise classes, “Wake up and
Warm Up with Mr. Penney.” We will continue to look for ways to improve our students’
health, fitness levels and nutrition.
PSSA Results
PSSA results (grades 3 and 5) have been received and have been mailed to parents. We
will begin to look at our data at our Curriculum Council meeting. The discussion will
continue, in more depth, during the October 14 staff development day.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Library Happenings:
It’s finally fall in the Rose Tree Library! 5th grade continues their adventure through the Lion
the Witch and the Wardrobe (including researching places and things mentioned in the story
and sampling recipes that the children encounter). 4th grade has completed a study of the
Dewey Decimal System and where to find things in the library, and we have launched into a
study of literary genres. The primary grades studied author David Shannon, and the 3rd grade
performed a Reader’s Theater production of his famed book A Bad Case of Stripes. With all
grades, we continue to emphasize the importance of good research skills and have introduced
research techniques in conjunction with classroom work.
Mrs. Eva Thomas reports that it was her great pleasure to attend a children’s literature
conference at West Chester University on Saturday, Oct 8. Speakers were Paul O. Zelinsky,
Caldecott winning illustrator, Yuyi Morales, Winner of the Pura Belpre Medal for Illustrations,
and two-time Newberry Award winning author Lois Lowry. “It is always humbling to be in the
presence of people with this level of talent for delighting our young people with their words and
illustrations. All were amazing speakers and I was in awe for the rest of the day (I still am!).”
Most notably, and by coincidence – Ms. Morales is the illustrator for one of our Building
Community Through Books selections; Harvesting Hope: the story of Cesar Chavez. Mrs.
Thomas had a chance to speak to Mrs. Morales after her presentation about the program and
she was thrilled that a school would go to this level to share literature with the students. The
author spoke of the diversity and awareness of Latin American culture she brings through her
illustrations and she thanked us as a school and district for OUR willingness to open our
student’s eyes to other cultures. It was an extraordinary day!
Music Happenings:
All of the music classes started off the year learning patriotic songs using American flag
routines. The 5th graders learned and performed a "Constitutional Rap" to celebrate our
Constitution.
The Choraliers have begun rehearsing their songs from the mini musical entitled "Paint the
Town December" that will be performed on Thursday, December 8th.
The Elementary Music Department is currently making preparations to host the 20th
Anniversary of the PMEA Elementary Song Fest for District 12, which was started here in our
own district, 20 years ago, by Jennifer Cox (former music teacher) and has since grown to
include elementary schools from Delaware, Chester and Philadelphia counties.
Kindergarten:
For Fire Prevention Week, the Kindergarten students in Mrs. Mayfield-Pinkett's class
participated in a classroom Fire Safety Project with their families. Together with their families,
students planned a fire exit plan for their homes. Students and family then practiced their fire
exit plan and reported back to class about the results of their drill.
Second Grade Happenings:
Friendship, respect and cooperation are key elements of a productive and successful
classroom. The second graders at Rose Tree Elementary School participated in a mini unit on
the book Chrysanthemum, about a classroom of animated characters who learn the
importance of respecting one another and getting along. Integrated and differentiated activities
included: graphing the number of syllables in the children’s names, constructing a Venn
Diagram to compare the two main characters, learning the names of flowers, drawing a
creative flower, using monetary values to find out how much the children’s names were worth,
and listing the children’s names in alphabetical order. This was a successful way to blend
quality literature with our beginning of the year “getting to know each other” activities.
Fourth Grade Happenings:
The fourth grade classes went to the Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC) Environmental
Center, located next to Ridley Creek State Park. This environmental field trip program
correlates with our science unit, Land and Water. Their lessons covered watershed
awareness, pond sample collection, litter, and recycling. In their stream table models, students
created a water cycle and streams. They also examined soil samples. Students enjoyed their
hands-on investigations with the Land and Water unit.
Physical Education:
Developmental Kindergarten and Developmental Primary students along with the 1st and 2nd
graders are focusing on spatial awareness, pathways, locomotor movements and throwing.
Grades 3, 4 and 5 are participating in the Presidential Fitness Testing which consists of curlups, push-ups, sit & reach pull-ups or flexed arm hang, and the ½ mile run. Once the testing
has concluded, students in grades 3 and 4 will continue working on soccer skills such as
kicking, dribbling, shooting and game situation. Fifth graders will work on football skills such
as passing, receiving, punting and game situations.
Social Studies Happenings:
On Monday, September 19th, Rose Tree Elementary School celebrated Constitution Day. The
children learned songs about the Constitution in music class. The first grade classes
discussed the need for the Constitution and created one for their classrooms. Second graders
listened to The Constitution: The Story Behind America’s Governing Document. Fourth
graders discussed the Constitution, explained the history behind it, and identified pictures of
how it works today. The fifth grade classes analyzed how the Constitution came to be written
in a jigsaw activity. They created a mural with facts about the Constitution and made an oral
presentation. Throughout Constitution Day, the teachers brought their classes to the front
bulletin board to sign a copy of the Rose Tree Elementary School Constitution.
AGP:
Third and fourth grade AGP students went to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire on October
7. The students strolled through medieval times, watched Romeo and Juliet and laughed at
jesters and minstrels.
SPECIAL K:
The 5th grade SPECIAL K students assembled backpacks full of school supplies under the
supervision of Mrs. Erin Scheivert and Mrs. Jessica Hilden for distribution to students
displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The project was sponsored by the Media NAACP who
arranged for shipment of the backpacks to Houston, Texas from where they will go to students
who are unable to attend school in their hometown because of hurricane damage. These
Rose Tree students assembled over fifty backpacks containing three ring binders, folders,
notebooks, small staplers, calculators, markers, pens, glue sticks, tape, and scissors. The
components were donated by the students and staff at Rose Tree.
Guidance:
Two friendship/social skills groups have been set up and will be starting in the next few weeks.
Guidance Counselor Jessica Hilden presented 2005 PSSA results to teachers at a recent
faculty meeting and to parents at the October PTG meeting.
Art Class:
In art class, fourth graders are learning about Romare Bearden, an artist who lived part of his
life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In doing so, they are making a connection to the social studies
curriculum. Bearden was an artist who loved jazz and blues music. He is known for his collage
pictures. Students created a collage picture using a variety of papers – foil, construction,
painted, textured and actual music sheets. Students were asked to select a musical instrument
and to add other elements to layer in the background. A CD of Bearden’s own blues
compositions played while students worked.
Learning Support:
Christine Moran, a Learning Support teacher at Rose Tree Elementary, was recently contacted
by the Project Director of PASA (Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment). PASA is an
assessment for students with significant learning difficulties to take in lieu of the PSSA. The
skills are assessed entirely through “hands on” activities and the student and teacher are video
taped so the student’s skills can be evaluated by the state. The director was seeking con sent
to use the video tape of Mrs. Moran administering her fourth grade student his PASA last
spring for future training purposes.
Students in Kate Geary’s Learning Support class use the “Read Naturally” reading program to
improve reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills. The leveled non-fiction
stories are low readability, high interest selections for children with reading difficulties.
Students practice repeated readings nightly with their families and daily with their peers to
improve their rate of fluency. Students have learned to self-monitor their own progress and
graph their results on a daily basis. After improving fluency on a given story, each student
then completes a re-tell writing assignment and answers comprehension questions based on
the reading. This program has greatly improved student motivation to read independently and
increased their interest in building their own reading skills.
Math Support Program:
Math Coach, Christine Sommer, has spent many hours analyzing data, cum folders, and
speaking to teachers, to identify students in grades 3-5 who are in need of math support.
Based on student needs, she will be at Glenwood Elementary on Mondays and Fridays, Indian
Lane on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and Rose Tree on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Letters have been sent home to families of identified
students and support sessions have begun.
Reading Support:
In order to make data-based decisions about the needs of our students, a core team of
Administrators, Instructional Support Teachers, Reading Specialists and Guidance Counselors
participated in DIBELS training sessions with Helen Conahan-Dettrey from the Institute of
Teaching and Learning. The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills Benchmark
Assessments will help in the early identification of children who are at risk for having reading
problems. DIBELS is a proven system of screening and progress monitoring for assessing the
“vital signs” of reading growth. DIBELS scores will help teachers group children appropriately
for differentiated instruction.
Building Community Through Books:
Our first selection for the 2005-06 school year is A Picnic in October by Eve Bunting. It is a
story about a boy who comes to understand why his grandmother insists that the family
come to Ellis Island each year to celebrate the statue of Liberty’s birthday. Tony thinks it’s
dumb to have a picnic in October every year. He thinks it’s dumb to go all the way to
Liberty Island for a birthday, too. It’s too far. And it’s too cold. And it’s just plain
embarrassing. But that’s what he thinks before he helps the lady who can’t speak
English—and before he begins to understand what the Statue of Liberty means to
Grandma. Every student and staff member will read this heart warming story and
participate in related classroom activities from October 17-28.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
The guidance department is forming and beginning groups. They are scheduled to begin
some groups during the month of October and are still accepting permission slips for group
participation. Each grade level will receive one guidance lesson during the first marking
period. The guidance department is sponsoring a homework club this year for sixth
graders. Counselors will provide support for those students who do not receive support at
home and counselors will work to bridge the achievement gap between lower and higher
achieving students
Students in Mr. Tolomeo's language arts classes held a Book Fair where students
displayed creative products and activities related to their summer reading list. Classmates
shared videos, writings, posters, and other artistic activities while informally chatting about
their books to their peers. While moving about from one student to another visiting exhibits
and projects, the students enjoyed snacks and drinks. Students could earn future points
from Mr. Tolomeo by getting classmates to actually read the book they were "promoting".
Mrs. Shacklady-White's language arts classes have been working on making connections
to text, improving decoding skills, and learning about the RTM library system. Many fall
assessments have been given to establish base line data for the year.
LaVerne Motley was one of three Pennsylvania librarians who served on the steering
committee and then as a mentor for the 2005 Governor’s Institute for Information and
Literacy and Reading. This year’s program was designed to introduce teams of middle and
high school professionals to researched-based methods of improving student test scores.
The Institute, which featured nationally recognized speakers in the field, attracted over 200
participants for the week-long July session at Susquehanna University.
On September 22, a fall Book Look for the staff at the Springton Lake library featured
festive breakfast fare and an opportunity for all to look at new curriculum-related materials.
Resources were grouped by grade and subject area for easy browsing. Parents were also
encouraged to examine new purchases at the middle school’s Back-to-School night for
seventh and eighth grade parents the evening before.
All sixth grade students were welcomed to the SLMS Library beginning the day after school
started. Students were given a tour of the library, handouts with hours and procedures,
and a review of library material organization. Sixth graders have also had a thorough
review of using an online record as well as basic catalog search strategies.
Jennifer Gault’s Spanish students researched professions in which speaking a foreign
language is useful. Mrs. Baker’s health students investigated the cause, effects, treatment
and prevention of first aid issues created in the wake of natural disasters. Ms. Warner’s
seventh grade health students investigated vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to our
health.
AGP students from Mrs. Sangillo’s seventh grade language arts classes have begun work
on their year-long research projects. After a refresher lesson on keyword searching on the
library catalog, students also received instruction from Mrs. Motley on creating and saving a
personalized booklist. The students received special passwords and ID’s to use during this
year’s research projects.
Prior to beginning research, Ms. Cooper’s seventh grade language students had a
refresher lesson from Mrs. Motley in using keyword searches, and creating booklists, as
well as a “cook’s tour” of RTM online resources. All students received an up-dated list of
ID’s and passwords to use as they pursue their topics.
Eighth grade World History classes have examined the wonders of the prehistoric paintings
of the Lascaux Caves in France and Stonehenge in England.
Using History Alive
materials and photos of real artifacts they examined the achievements of the first
Civilization, Sumer. Students analyzed the impact of the specialization of labor and the
first law system, Hammurabi's Code.
Students reflected on the impact of these
developments and inventions. They are also examining the geography of the Middle East,
focusing on Mesopotamia. The students are looking forward to going to the Renaissance
Faire on October 12.
Diane Stern uses Level Set, an online assessment tool that utilizes the Lexile Framework®
to accurately match students to instructional texts without taking time away from instruction
during her Reading classes. The Lexile Framework is a scientific approach to reading and
text measurement developed in 1984 with a grant from the National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development. The Lexile Framework has been linked to many national and
state norm-referenced assessments, including SAT-10, SAT-9, SDRT-4, MAT-8, Terra
Nova and the Iowa Tests as well as many state tests. Students simply log onto KidBiz or
TeenBiz. Each reading passage is assigned a Lexile measure. This measure is based on
two well-established predictors of how difficult a text is to comprehend: semantic difficulty
and syntactic complexity. Semantic difficulty refers to the frequency with which a word
appears in each five-million words of a corpus of nearly 600-million words. Syntactic
difficulty refers to the length of a sentence. Long sentences are likely to contain more
clauses, and therefore communicate not only more information and ideas, but also an
interrelationship between them. Researchers also speculate that longer sentences require
the reader to retain more information in short-term memory. Sentence length is a powerful
indicator of the syntactic complexity of a passage. Students read about the same topics as
others in their class, but the difficulty level of the passage is automatically tailored to their
individual Lexile level.
The system automatically delivers the appropriate assessment to the students when they
log into the solution, based on their chronological grade level. To ensure an accurate
measure of student ability, the test self-adapts as the student progresses through the items.
The levels are adjusted on an ongoing basis throughout the school year, based on their
performance on the daily formative assessments.
These adjustments happen
automatically, allowing students to move slowly and steadily to higher Lexile levels, giving
them access to more appropriate leveled texts at they move ahead.
Teachers can access a chart that provides them with students’ approximate reading levels.
They can also identify if a student has weak decoding skills. If a teacher has strong reason
to believe that the test administration was inaccurate, she can manually adjust the student’s
reading level. For example, the teacher might decrease the student’s reading level if the
child received assistance during testing. Alternatively, if a student was not feeling well
when the test was administered – or there were other external conditions that affected
his/her ability to perform well – the teacher might increase his reading level.
The Read for Relief fundraiser was a success. Three hundred t-shirts were sold. Several
students and faculty members participated at the "Read In". A total of over $2400 from the
sale of the t-shirts will be donated to the Red Cross for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Trader Joes Professional Duplicators donated paper bags and the t-shirts were purchased
from Lime Sportswear.
SLF has three fun events planned for the month of October. On October 7th, Mrs. Gilroy
and Ms. Bendistis took members of SLF to Fair Acres. A fun time was had by all. October
16th is SLMS Night at Arasapha Farms for the haunted hayrides. The tickets are ten
dollars and five dollars is being donated back to SLMS for each ticket sold. October 29th is
the eighth grade Halloween Dance. Prizes will be awarded for the three best costumes.
Ms. Sycz’ Grade eight students are finishing their art projects which requires them to create
a dynamic abstract composition using oil pastels. Students are reinforcing their knowledge
of the principles of design that were used to create this project by reading text which
includes sections from their art textbook Art-A Global Pursuit. A writing assignment will be
given related to their reading. Students will then begin a new lesson which focuses on the
art of lettering as well correlates to their study in social studies to the art of the Middle Ages
including illuminated manuscripts. Grade seven students are finishing their portrait
drawings with a focus now on color pencil technique including value changes, blending and
color. After this assignment is completed, students will read from their art textbook
reinforcing their understanding of subject, theme and value. A brief writing assignment will
follow which includes vocabulary and art analysis. Grade six students are finishing a
project using mixed media to complete a composition with leaf shapes incorporating the
principles of design including balance, pattern, and contrast. Students have learned to
blend oil pastels and create watercolor washes. Students will also be engaged in reading
from their text book, Art-A Global Pursuit, furthering their understanding of the principles of
design. Writing will follow the reading.
Mrs. Prior’s sixth graders are familiarizing themselves with our text, Art, A Global Pursuit by
reading “What is Art?” in the first chapter and perusing the book for their favorite works of
art. They will express their thoughts in writing and share their ideas verbally. Seventh
graders are tackling the skills of the Renaissance artists in their use of 1 point linear
perspective to create forms out of flat letters and shapes. Eighth graders are finishing their
mixed media collages. We will reinforce the vocabulary of the principles of design through
reading about balance, contrast, variety, emphasis, and unity and by working in groups to
create posters to illustrate these terms. Students will also write about their use of these
principles in their art.
Eighth graders in Mrs. Going's art room are working hard to complete paintings based on
the work of Henri Matisse. Also, some 8th grade classes are rapping up a study of Pop Art
and all work has begun to filter into our hallways already! Our next study of interest will take
the 8th grade back to ancient civilizations to work on Roman Mosaics and Chinese water
Dragons, all in the name of their Color Theory Units!! Seventh graders have memorized
those Elements of Art and are proudly displaying those fish to show off their achievements!
A study of artist Georgia O'Keeffe begins next and will lead students through color theory
and the kick off of American art and artists! Sixth graders are so excited about their
composition with shoes!!. They have also gotten the crash course in Elements of Design
and are raring to move to our next study which brings the color theory unit their way. A brief
exercise based on artist James Denmark will kick off the unit on Color and we will move
quickly to Henri Rousseau and begin to develop a major painting with a focus on color and
depth perception.
School wide plans are rolling on a fast pace getting ready for our Springton Lake Red
Ribbon Week celebration. Sixth graders came in yesterday, en mass, to help parents
organize ribbons for the entire school, students and staff. Look out for the schedule of
"What's Happening at the Lake" very soon. Our school will celebrate Red Ribbon Week
during October 24th - 28th.
Approximately 13 works of art from our Springton Lake students will be the featured work at
The Trolley Stop Restaurant beginning this month. Go take a look!!
The Special Education Department is grateful for the laptops purchased this year for our
students' use. Miss Garvin's class is already utilizing the computers for a class writing
project. Incorporating some of the elements of the television series- Survivor- her students
are writing stories including the story elements of plot, rising action, and climax.
All six grade students have participated in the team building Paradise Farms trips and the
eighth graders are looking forward to next week's trip to the Renaissance Fair.
Teachers have been training on our new IEP writing program. Many attended the two flex
offerings this past month. Additional flex options coming in the next month will address
progress monitoring and the Aimsweb program.
This month the Spanish and French teachers will begin to complete the World Language
Schematics. This will be done to insure consistency throughout the grades and adherence
to World Language curriculum. We will also discuss the revision of the 8th Grade Entry
Program as well as prepare to execute our plan to Bridge the Achievement Gap in our 8th
graders.
On September 14th, Penncrest’s Spanish Exchange Students visited Springton Lake
Middle School; on September 19th, SLMS World Language teachers attended a
Thanksgiving dinner at PHS with the Spanish Exchange Students and Chaperones as the
guests of honor.
The annual Phyllis Cavanaugh Scholarship Concert will be held on Wednesday, November
16th. All members of the community are invited to attend.
Grade 8 AGP students attended Dressage at Devon on September 30th. There they had
the opportunity to see and discuss the methods of training horses in cavalry movements
used in the Renaissance during battle. They also had a demonstration of blacksmithing
which included the scientific aspects of metals and metal working.
During a self-selected offering on October 4th, seventeen seventh and eighth grade AGP
students attended a distance learning experience from the Tennessee Aquarium which
contrasted and compared reptiles and amphibians. This experience included the body
structures, habitats, and food/water requirements. Later on this month two more distance
learning experiences have been offered. One is about Bats; the other is about the Great
Barrier Reef which will be broadcast from Australia.
The Eighth Grade Band will join with fellow musicians from Penncrest High School to
participate in the Media Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 29.
Several performing organizations at SLMS have been selected to perform at the National
Middle States Conference in Philadelphia on Saturday, November 5. The Springton Lake
Jazz Band will present selections at 9:45 am on Stage 2 of the Philadelphia Convention
Center under the direction of Mr. Alan Reno. Mrs. Antoinette Lyons and the SLMS Honors
Strings Ensemble will play on Stage 1 at 11:30 am. Finally, the Springton Lake Honors
Choir will conclude the musical offerings on Stage 2 at 1:45 pm under the direction of Mrs.
Lisa Summers and Mrs. Susan Knipel.
General music classes are off to a great start this year! Sixth graders are exploring
musical history with a modern approach through hip-hip and rap while composing their own
selections. Seventh graders tied in with the Anti-Bullying Campaign at SLMS with a
Friendship Unit including "Lean on Me" and the theme from Friends "I'll Be There for You."
They are currently reviewing Beethoven and several of his master work; they are practicing
a keyboard performance of "Ode to Joy" in the Yamaha Piano Lab. Finally, eighth graders
began to explore music from the beginning of time, deciphering modern tunes written in
ancient Greek notation. They are currently performing on instruments which they
constructed from materials found in their own "caves," including a bottle xylophone and a
suitcase marimba drum.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
During the month of October we will implement our established academic assistance
programs for grade 12 math and grade 10 language arts, as well as our newly designed
math academic assistance programs for grades 10 and 11. These programs support
students who did not demonstrate proficiency on the PSSA's in those areas. Seniors who
did not demonstrate proficiency during their junior year PSSA's in Math, Reading, and/or
Writing will be given the opportunity to retake those portions of the assessment during the
last two weeks of October.
The Health and PE staff has been involved in training on learning how to implement heart
rate monitors in PE class. The monitors were purchased with PEP GRANT funds. This
grant was awarded to the district thanks to grant writers Tonya Melchoir and Jacque Baker
from Springton Lake Middle School. Physical Education students are completing their fall
fitness program and fitness testing.
On Septemeber 27, students in Mr. Mescanti's Visual Communications classes saw a
presentation on papermaking and old fashioned letterpress printing. The presentation was
followed by a hands-on session where students printed a paragraph using a Johannes
Gutneberg replice press on handmade paper. The presentation was done by Richard
Alderosi of the Philadelphia Handmade Paper Co.
The Gryphon has won top honors once again! The PSPA has awarded the 2005 Gryphon
the Gold, it highest award. Congratulations to Jim Zervanos, Susan Coates, and the
gryphon staff!!!
On Oct. 27, John Lohn will be inducted into the Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame in
recognition of his coaching success. He is being honored for his contributions as a football,
basketball and track coach, and most especially his results with the girls' track team as
reflected in the fact that he won 62 straight meets and seven consecutive Delaware County
team championships to end his career. Induction into the Hall of Fame is the highest tribute
that can be paid to someone who has been involved in Delaware County athletics.
The annual Penncrest Back-to-School Night was held on Thursday, September 29. The
evening provided an opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teachers, learn the year’s
objective and expectation, see the facility and get a sense of how their child spend the day
here at Penncrest.
Junior Parent Night was held on September 21 in the Penncrest Auditorium. Information
was presented to parents concerning events that will take place throughout the junior year.
Topics discussed included testing, SAT’s, junior interview and reference materials available
from Guidance and the Career Center.
The Student Government planned a week full of activities leading up to the homecoming
football game on October 7. Activities included Spirit Week, a Pep Rally, the Homecoming
Football game against Haverford, the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen, and
the homecoming dance.
During October the majority of the freshman class will conduct their annual field study as
part of the ecology unit. This is a two-part study consisting of a sample census of a forest
ecosystem at Ridley Creek State Park and a food web analysis of a pond ecosystem at
Glen Providence Park. The students spend the day identifying various organisms, making
measurements and recording data that will then be analyzed and processed into a
laboratory report.
The Rotary Students of the Month for September were Senior Michelle Henry and Junior
Victor Janmey. They were honored at the Rotary luncheon at the Towne House
Restaurant.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
TO:
Members of the School Board
Denise C. Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Dr. Valerie Burnett, Director of Pupil Services
DATE:
October 12, 2005
RE:
October 11, 2005 Pupil Services Minutes
Chairperson, Veronica Barbato
In Attendance: Mrs. Veronica Barbato, Mr. Jeff Petit, Mr. Tom Shoemaker, Mr. Bill Campbell, Mr. Bill
Montgomery, Mrs. Nancy Fronduti, Mrs. Stacy Benson, Mrs. Laura Boston Jones, Mr. Jeffrey Walker
Also in attendance: Dr. Denise Kerr, Dr. Valerie Burnett, Mrs. Barbara Nissel, Mrs. Sharon Learn, Dr.
Steve Taylor, Dr. Susan Golder
Student Forum
Jeffrey Walker presented the student report:
Penncrest is of to a great start this year. We’ve had a number of “Back to School” functions
throughout September and the beginning of October, beginning with the Back to School Dance on the
9th which had a great turn out. Parents were warmly welcomed at Back to School Night on the 29th by
many Penncrest Lion’s Paw Society and National Honor Society students, and they were treated to a
performance by the Show Choir as well.
Students and faculty have been very excited to get to know Mr. Batchelor and welcome him to
his new home at Penncrest. Already, Mr. Batchelor is a special part of our Penncrest family. Students
love his friendly personality and his visibility around the building. At our first pep rally for the year, Mr.
Batchelor was picked up by the cheer leaders, and he conducted the Lion’s Cheers for the entire
student body. Students seem to be very pleased with the return of pep rallies, as exhibited by their
enthusiasm.
Support for our football team was tremendous at the Homecoming Game, even in the soaking rain.
This past Saturday, Penncrest held its Homecoming Dance, which was also packed and greatly
enjoyed by all. Earlier that morning, seniors took the SATs at Penncrest, which went very smoothly.
Students are also surprisingly excited to meet Puma, the drug-sniffing dog, who already has a good
reputation in the press.
When asked about student concerns at Penncrest, air conditioning was brought to the Board’s
attention, although moving into the fall season, it will not be a concern until warmer weather returns in
the spring. Jeffrey also mentioned that some students have concern regarding the GPA ranking as
they do not receive extra weighting as recognition for taking college level AP classes.
Local Wellness Policy
Barbara Nissel, Food Service Consultant for the District, presented an overview of the newly required
Wellness Policy. Pennsylvania Department of Education policy requirements resulted from the federal
Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition and WIC Act of 2004. Statistics on the current state of student
health are alarming and directly influence the academic performance of students. Schools that
participate in the National School Lunch program will be required to have a local wellness policy in
place by July 1, 2006. The law requires the following:
•
A local wellness committee comprised of a minimum membership including a board member,
administrator, parent/guardian, student and food service employee and member of the public.
Additional members may be included. The committee will be charged to draft policy for Board
review and approval.
•
The policy should establish nutritional guidelines for all food available on the school campus
during the school day including lunches, vending, fundraising and school stores.
•
The policy should promote student health and reduce childhood obesity.
•
The policy should encourage daily physical activity.
•
The policy should promote curricular connections to nutrition where possible.
•
The policy should establish a plan for measuring implementation.
•
The policy should designate one or more persons charged with operational responsibility for
ensuring the district meets the wellness policy.
A charge to the committee and proposed committee members will be provided to the Board for
approval.
Overnight Trips
Two student board members will be attending the PSBA Leadership Conference in
Hershey/Grantville from October 26- 28, 2005. Cost to the District will be 1,550 for the two students
and one chaperone, including the conference, travel, lodging, and meals.
Action: Approval of the overnight trip will be on the October legislative agenda.
Proposed Policy Revision
1. Policy 226- School District Searches
Recommendations for wording clarification and consistent language were discussed regarding
when police would be contacted if a student refused to open and item or locked vehicle following
a dog alert. Dr. Burnett will work with the middle and high school principals to develop
administrative guidelines to clarify how the policy will be implemented. Without a change in
wording, but having the final sentence in the final paragraph on page three set apart as a
separate paragraph, it was recommended the policy be sent for second reading during the
October Legislative 2005 agenda. A copy of the policy is attached.
ACTION: Second reading for revised Policy 226 will be on the October 2005 Legislative
agenda.
Contracts:
•
Interquest Canine Services $3,000.00
Interquest Canine Services will provide canine searches of lockers at Springton Lake Middle
School, and lockers and the student parking lot at Penncrest High School. The contract includes a
clean sweep of each building, and 10 searches, a parent information night and assemblies for
students at the secondary schools.
ACTION: Approval of this contract will be on the October 2005 Legislative agenda.
•
Devereaux Foundation- $29,700.00
A student with significant cognitive needs and disability requires and out of district placement
which can be provided at the Devereaux Foundation. The cost of tuition is $165.00/ day for a total
cost for the school year of $29,700.00.
ACTION: Approval of this contract will be on the October 2005 Legislative agenda.
•
Anthony Goldsmith $10,000.00
The district provides mental health services for students with emotional disabilities as required
by the IDEA. Mr. Goldsmith works with the male students to address anger management and
coping skills while allowing them to receive their education in appropriate academic courses in
the least restrictive environment.
ACTION: Approval of this contract will be on the October 2005 Legislative agenda.
The next Pupil Services Meeting will be on November 1, 2005 at 8:00 PM
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Dr. Susan Golder, Director of Teaching and Learning - Elementary
Dr. Steve Taylor, Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary
DATE:
October 14, 2005
RE:
October 11, 2005, Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Stacey Benson, Laura Boston
Jones, William Campbell, Nancy Fronduti, Bill Montgomery, Jeff Pettit, Tom
Shoemaker
Also in Attendance: Meg Barney, Susan Golder, Denise Kerr, Patricia Linden,
Anthony Lombardo, Steve Taylor
P.S.S.A. Update
Dr. Golder, the Director of Teaching and Learning for Elementary Education; Dr.
Taylor, the Director of Teaching and Learning for Secondary Education; and Dr.
Lombardo, Assessment Specialist and Data Analyst, presented an update on this
year’s PSSA scores. Dr. Lombardo informed the Board about the scores for each
building, the trends for each grade level over the past few years, and the performance
of sub-groups at each level. Scores from Rose Tree Media students were compared
with counterparts in other leading districts in the county. Following this presentation,
Dr. Golder and Dr. Taylor interpreted the data further, discussing of the influence of
initiatives such as the Academic Assistance Plan, professional development activities,
building goals, supervisory options, curricular changes, course sequences, and new
assessment practices.
The Board asked for a number of refinements to future presentations about PSSA,
including:
• On bar graphs, differentiation of students who were Advanced from those who
were Proficient.
• A report of middle and high school performance according to the students’
elementary schools.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6040
Fax 610.892.8693
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
DATE:
October 19, 2005
RE:
October 18, 2005, Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes
Board Members in Attendance: Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit, Tom Shoemaker
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Susan Golder
1.
Legislative Items
•
A.
B.
Addition of 1.0 English As A Second Language Teaching Position
•
Item will be placed on the planning meeting agenda for discussion with the
Board.
•
Will send additional information to the Board on Friday, October 21, 2005 in
the Board mailing.
•
Look at the possibility of a .5 instead of a 1.0 position. Dr. Golder and the
ESL Department will look at schedules to determine if a .5 position will be
sufficient.
Homework Advisory Club
•
2.
The Board agreed to implementation of this club in place of a detention
supervisor – cost neutral.
Minority Recruiting and Hiring – Dr. Claudia Lyles
•
3.
All items will be presented to the full Board of School Directors at the
legislative meeting of October 27, 2005.
Postponed to a later date.
Executive Session
An Executive session was held to discuss matters of Personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on
Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 9:00 p.m. in the Education Center Board Room.
HUMAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES (HMS), INC.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
HUMAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., hereinafter referred to as HMS, and ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as the COMPANY do hereby agree to the performance of certain
services by HMS for the consideration named hereinafter, and upon the following terms and conditions:
1. HMS will provide the following services to COMPANY
a. Policy Enhancement
¾ Assistance in establishing personnel policies regarding personal problems of employees which
affect their work performance, and assistance in instituting procedures in the COMPANY's
organization to implement these policies.
b. On-Site Service Hours (10 hours)
¾ HMS agrees to provide on-site service hours as part of this agreement. Hours may be used in
any combination, including but not limited to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Health Benefits Fair
Workshops
Supervisor/Management Training
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
Employee Orientations
¾ In the event that all on-site service hours have been utilized, HMS shall invoice COMPANY at a
rate of $175 per direct service hour. Travel and expenses are excluded.
c. Unlimited Manager Consultations.
d. Professional evaluation for the nature and scope of employee personal problems, (1-5 sessions) and
referral, if needed, to appropriate professional counseling or other necessary care; this referral, which is
offered by HMS, may or may not be utilized by the employee. This service is available for employees
referred by the COMPANY; for employees recognizing their own problems and wanting help to solve
them; and for eligible dependents of COMPANY employees.
e) Case management for in-patient and outpatient treatment
f) 24 hour emergency hot line
g) Additional Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISDs) are available at a rate of $225 per hour, plus
travel and expenses.
h) Employee orientation video
i) Case file management and semi-annual statistical reports
j) Monthly newsletters (emailed monthly to HR)
k) FrontLine Supervisor (emailed quarterly to HR)
l) DOT/SAP Services:
Department of Transportation (DOT), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Services are available at a
rate of $350 per client. This includes all evaluations, case management, documentation and
administrative services required on all DOT violations. DOT Supervisory Compliance Training is
available on-site at a rate of $175 per hour (minimum 2 hours). This excludes travel and expenses.
m) Access to HMS’ Work/Life Services
2. The term of this agreement shall be for twenty-four (24) months September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2007. Said
agreement shall automatically be renewed for additional terms of two (2) years, unless and until either party shall
give the other party ninety (90) days written notice of intention to terminate the agreement at the end of the then
current term.
3. The COMPANY agrees to compensate HMS for the aforementioned services in the amount of Twenty Five
Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($25,200) for a twenty-four-- (24) month period covering 600 employees at a rate of
$1.75 per employee per month. Payment of Six Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($6,300) shall be made to HMS
within thirty (30) days of the date of this agreement, thereafter three equal payments of Six Thousand Three Hundred
Dollars ($6,300) shall be paid on January 1, 2006, July 1, 2006 and January 1, 2007.
4. COMPANY shall notify HMS of the COMPANY's total workforce changes of greater than five percent and
adjustments for reimbursement, based on those changes, shall be made on a semi-annual basis.
5. Fees for renewal periods for the COMPANY may be negotiated and shall be mutually agreed upon.
6. This agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties, and no modification hereof shall be valid unless
reduced to writing and signed by the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties attach their hands and seal this _______________day of _______________,
2005.
HUMAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
___________________________________
Robert W. Esty, MSW, LSW
President
___________________________________
Authorized Official
HUMAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES (HMS), INC.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
HUMAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., hereinafter referred to as HMS, and ROSE TREE
MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as the COMPANY do hereby agree to the
performance of certain services by HMS for the consideration named hereinafter, and upon the following
terms and conditions:
1. HMS will provide the following services to COMPANY
a. Policy Enhancement
¾ Assistance in establishing personnel policies regarding personal problems of
employees which affect their work performance, and assistance in instituting
procedures in the COMPANY's organization to implement these policies.
b. On-Site Service Hours (10 hours)
¾ HMS agrees to provide on-site service hours as part of this agreement. Hours may be
used in any combination, including but not limited to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Health Benefits Fair
Workshops
Supervisor/Management Training
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
Employee Orientations
¾ In the event that all on-site service hours have been utilized, HMS shall invoice
COMPANY at a rate of $175 per direct service hour. Travel and expenses are
excluded.
c. Unlimited Manager Consultations.
d. Professional evaluation for the nature and scope of employee personal problems, (1-5
sessions) and referral, if needed, to appropriate professional counseling or other necessary
care; this referral, which is offered by HMS, may or may not be utilized by the employee.
This service is available for employees referred by the COMPANY; for employees
recognizing their own problems and wanting help to solve them; and for eligible dependents
of COMPANY employees.
e) Case management for in-patient and outpatient treatment
f) 24 hour emergency hot line
g) Additional Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISDs) are available at a rate of $225 per
hour, plus travel and expenses.
h) Employee orientation video
i) Case file management and semi-annual statistical reports
j) Monthly newsletters (emailed monthly to HR)
k) FrontLine Supervisor (emailed quarterly to HR)
l) DOT/SAP Services:
Department of Transportation (DOT), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Services are
available at a rate of $350 per client. This includes all evaluations, case management,
documentation and administrative services required on all DOT violations. DOT Supervisory
Compliance Training is available on-site at a rate of $175 per hour (minimum 2 hours). This
excludes travel and expenses.
m) Access to HMS’ Work/Life Services
2. The term of this agreement shall be for twenty-four (24) months September 1, 2005 through August 31,
2007. Said agreement shall automatically be renewed for additional terms of two (2) years, unless and
until either party shall give the other party ninety (90) days written notice of intention to terminate the
agreement at the end of the then current term.
3. The COMPANY agrees to compensate HMS for the aforementioned services in the amount of Twenty
Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($25,200) for a twenty-four-- (24) month period covering 600
employees at a rate of $1.75 per employee per month. Payment of Six Thousand Three Hundred Dollars
($6,300) shall be made to HMS within thirty (30) days of the date of this agreement, thereafter three equal
payments of Six Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($6,300) shall be paid on January 1, 2006, July 1, 2006
and January 1, 2007.
4. COMPANY shall notify HMS of the COMPANY's total workforce changes of greater than five percent
and adjustments for reimbursement, based on those changes, shall be made on a semi-annual basis.
5. Fees for renewal periods for the COMPANY may be negotiated and shall be mutually agreed upon.
6. This agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties, and no modification hereof shall be
valid unless reduced to writing and signed by the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties attach their hands and seal this _______________day of
_______________, 2005.
HUMAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
___________________________________
Robert W. Esty, MSW, LSW
President
___________________________________
Authorized Official
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
308 N. Olive Street
Media, PA 19063
TO:
Members of the School Board
Dr. Denise C. Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Sharon A. Learn, Chief Operations Officer
DATE:
October 18, 2005
RE:
October 18, 2005, 8:00 PM, Operations Committee Agenda
Chairperson, Thomas Shoemaker
________________________________________________________________
Committee Members in Attendance:
Tom Shoemaker, Jeff Pettit, Nancy Frondutti, Nancy Mackrides
Also in Attendance: Harry Protzmann, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Jim Czyz, Director of Transportation
Sharon Learn, Chief Operations Officer
________________________________________________________________
1.
Elementary School Boundary Preparation and Analysis (Redistricting)
a.
VersaTrans Solutions, Inc.
i.
Statement of Study Purpose and Criteria – See attached.
ii.
Proposed Scope of Services – See attached.
1.
Clarification is needed regarding the following areas:
a.
Definition of term “days”.
b.
Is travel time priced at $40/hour?
c.
Is teleconferencing an option?
b.
Questions from the Committee to the Administration
i.
When will the subject of all day kindergarten be on a
committee agenda?
ii.
When will the public have an opportunity to hear about the
possibility of all day kindergarten?
ACTION: This item will be on the October 27, 2005 Legislative Agenda.
The answers to above questions will be forwarded to the Board of School
Directors in a weekly update.
2.
Springton Lake Middle School – Community Services – Swimming Pool
a.
Suzanne LeLan, a parent, taxpayer, and swimmer addressed the
Committee as a representative of the swim team and member of
the community. Mrs. LeLan urged the Committee to decide quickly
when the pool will be repaired and reopened. And, she requested
that the district have hypostatic tests performed on the pipes.
i.
Harry Protzmann explained the three known leaks
ii.
The hypostatic tests will be seriously considered
III.
The Administration will recommend opening the pool if
there is a safe and economically feasible way to do
so.
In the meantime, a structural engineer will be asked to conduct an
investigation to determine where the massive amounts of water are
going when it leaks out of the pool.
ACTION: This topic will be on the November Operations Committee
Agenda.
3.
Rose Tree Elementary School – Building Use – Weight Watchers at Work
Program
a.
Ellen Sosangelis, Principal of Rose Tree Elementary School,
requested permission to waive the building use fee and to host a
Weight Watchers at Work Program for parents and staff members.
Weight Watcher’s would provide a group leader and the district
would provide a room.
ACTION: After discussion, the Committee agreed that an exception to the
board policy on building use would not be recommended.
.
The next Operations Committee meeting will be Thursday, November 10, 2005
SAL/dr
attachments
Statement of Study Purpose and Criteria
Thank you for the opportunity to provide our services in your effort to define new
enrollment boundaries for the Rose Tree Media Elementary School. I understand your
schedule and we will be prepared to offer boundary alternatives in January of 2006.
As you know, it is critical at the outset to develop a set of criteria against which those
alternatives will be measured. At our kickoff meeting on October 12, 2005 the committee
discussed five such criteria. We did not finalize the priority that will be employed as we
analyze the data so I have taken the liberty of doing so below based on my understanding
of the goals of the district. These can be revisited based on the committee’s or School
Board’s desires. It is very important that all parties agree on the study goals, criteria and
priority so that the analysis can be done efficiently and accurately.
Criteria for Boundary Realignment
1.
Class Size Equity – currently the class sizes are uneven from school to school.
Our goal will be to develop boundaries that provide class sizes by grade as close to the
following goals as possible:
Grade K
18 students
Grades 1-2
21 students
Grades 3-5
25 students
2.
Eliminate capping – classes/grade levels are currently capped when certain limits
are reached and students in excess of the “cap” are transported to other school/s
3.
Maintain neighborhood school concept – boundary alternatives will be
geographically contiguous to the extent possible given criteria #1 and #2.
4.
Disrupt the fewest number of families – our goal will be to affect the smallest
number of families and students possible to minimize the impact of boundary changes on
school children
5.
Transportation – effort will be given to maintain reasonable ride times for
transported students
6.
Diversity – we will attempt to provide a balance of diversity among the schools.
We also discussed preparing an alternative that includes a potential Kindergarten Center.
It appears that this possibility, and therefore priority, are quite low.
These criteria and priorities should be reviewed and approved by the School Board as
soon as possible. We have begun data collection and we will be building our models
shortly.
Our next meeting is scheduled for November 17 at 3:00pm to be followed by an informal
status presentation to the Board that night. I also plan to attend a meeting with the
parental advisory committee on December 12.
Thank you again for this opportunity, we look forward to working with you again.
Proposed Scope of Services:
Elementary School Boundary Preparation and
Analysis for Rose Tree Media School District
VersaTrans Solutions, Incorporated
4 British American Boulevard
Latham, New York 12110
(800) 433-5530
Fax (518) 786-7778
May 25, 2005
May 25, 2005
Mr. Jim Czyz Director of Transportation Rose Tree Media School District 172 Barren
Road Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Dear Mr. Czyz:
As you requested, I’ve prepared this Scope of Services to describe the consulting
assistance we propose to the Rose Tree Media School District as it considers
redistricting the four public elementary schools for the 2006-07 school year.
This document describes a redistricting project that is to be conducted from September,
2005 through February 28, 2006. We anticipate up to five days of meetings at the District
during the project: meetings at the beginning and end, and perhaps one or two interim
meetings to gauge progress and guide the remaining tasks of the process. The February
completion date will afford the School Board about a month to review the results and
make a decision by the end of March, 2006.
Some of the details as described may change during the course of the project. As a
result, the actual cost of services may change accordingly, but the quote is consistent
with the services and anticipated workload detailed in this document. The District will
be notified in writing, in advance, of any changes made during the project that affect the
amount of this quote.
I look forward to your review of this document and welcome the chance to address
any questions you may have. Please contact me at (800) 433-5530 ext. 1803 if I can
be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Merle Winn VersaTrans Consultant
merle.winn@versatrans.com
Proposed Scope of Services:
Elementary School Boundary Preparation and Analysis
Rose Tree Media School District
Project Summary
VersaTrans Solutions Incorporated will provide consulting and technical services to
the Rose Tree Media School District (“District”) to develop enrollment boundaries so
as to balance loads in the four public elementary schools. Potential solutions range
from minor modification of cells and boundaries to a complete redistricting. The
boundaries will be determined according to the criteria set forth by the District and
will be detailed through a series of maps contained in a report to be presented to the
appropriate parties. This proposal relies on the District to provide assignment
criteria and other data related to the project, assist in the preparation of “cells” or
planning units if needed, and determine the number and scope of the desired
enrollment scenarios.
Task 1 – Educational Meeting
The VersaTrans Solutions Project Manager and/or designee will meet with appropriate
District personnel to present the method by which the VersaTrans Planning system will
be used to develop new boundaries. It is important that the District understand the
general approach to the redistricting problem. Among other things, the meeting will
determine (1) building assignment criteria, (2) definition of cell boundaries on the
District map, and (3) the number of scenarios, and their underlying rationale, to be
prepared. The meeting may last one to two days. Travel-related time and expenses for
any on-site meetings related to this project will be billed as incurred and are not included
in this Scope of Services.
Task 2 – Boundary Criteria and Data Preparation
The District installed VersaTrans Routing and Planning software in 1999 and uses it
to manage its transportation operations, so its student, boundary, and routing data
are presumed to be up to date and accurate. The District will provide to VersaTrans
Solutions an electronic copy of its VersaTrans data for use in this project. For each
elementary school, the District will also furnish such data as: number of rooms
available for each grade level, capacity per room, grades served in each building, and
desired percent of utilization. If future growth estimates are to be considered, the
District will provide suitable growth projection information, developed
independently of this project, which it considers to be reliable.
VersaTrans Solutions will work with District personnel and any appropriate
committees to prepare a final statement of criteria for boundary preparation. Such
criteria could include educational and demographic attributes of students (e.g.,
economic status, ethnicity, language and special education needs), open enrollment
policies, and transportation or sibling considerations. The District will supply any
desired demographic data in suitable electronic format so it may be incorporated
into the VersaTrans student data base.
A final statement of the desired number of scenarios and boundary criteria
must be endorsed by the District before boundary preparation begins.
VersaTrans Solutions will use the VersaTrans Routing and Planning software
to properly encode the student database with information required for
proper tabulation of enrollment boundary populations.
Task 3 – Cell Definition
VersaTrans Solutions will work with District personnel to develop “cells” or
geographically concise planning units on the VersaTrans map. The cells,
defined by boundaries that may encompass portions of blocks or subdivisions,
or one or more blocks or subdivisions, identify neighborhoods and other
enclaves that, in the District’s judgment, are the smallest areas that should be
kept intact when considering the reassignment of students from one school to
another. The preparation of cells will be completed at the District with the onsite assistance of VersaTrans Solutions personnel. Successful completion of this
process can be critical to the preparation of boundaries that will ultimately be
acceptable solutions to the project.
Task 4 – Boundary Preparation
VersaTrans Solutions will prepare attendance boundaries in accordance with the
predetermined criteria, manipulating any defined cells to achieve the desired
boundaries for the affected schools. This will be done in an iterative fashion using the
VersaTrans Planning software and other database and geographic information tools as
necessary. The cells prepared for the elementary school boundaries will be used as the
“building blocks” for the boundaries. Tables will be prepared showing the attendance
and student characteristic breakdown of each enrollment area.
Using criteria provided by the District, VersaTrans Solutions will complete up
to three boundary scenarios, as mutually agreed with the District, to achieve
the results defined by the criteria defined in Task 2. A “scenario” may be
sufficiently complex as to take up to five days to complete, in part depending
upon the extent to which other variables, such as demographic or growth
projection information, are to be included in the process. The District will
determine the number and extent of scenario(s) desired, with a corresponding
impact on the overall cost of this project.
Task 5 – Report Preparation
A draft report will be submitted to the District detailing the study process and
the characteristics of the proposed enrollment boundary scenario(s). Color
maps may be prepared for each scenario as needed, to portray graphically the
proposed enrollment boundaries on a map of the District.
Task 6 – Meetings
The VersaTrans Solutions Project Manager and/or staff will attend up to five
days of meetings at the District during the course of the project to discuss
progress and address questions as they arise. Interim presentations will be
made to appropriate parties as necessary at these meetings.
Task 7 – Final Meeting and Report Delivery
The study methodology and results will be prepared by VersaTrans Solutions and
delivered via electronic or other means to the District. If requested by the District, the
VersaTrans Solutions Project Manager and/or staff will present the project’s
methodology and results to the District at a mutually agreeable time and venue,
including a meeting of the School Board.
Confidentiality
All data collected pertaining to the District will be treated with
confidentiality. No data will be shared with any person, company or
institution other than VersaTrans Solutions, Inc. and personnel designated
by the District. Any exception must be in writing and authorized by a
representative of the District.
Fees
VersaTrans Solutions estimates that the scope of work described above will cost
approximately $18,500 on a time and materials basis at the rates shown below. Travelrelated time and expenses for any on-site meetings at the District are not included in this
estimate and will be billed to the District: travel time at the rate below and expenses at
actual cost. Invoices will be submitted monthly or at project completion, whichever first
occurs. Should additional work or extra work outside the scope arise, VersaTrans
Solutions will notify the District in writing, in advance, of any added charges and
schedule changes.
VersaTrans Solutions Incorporated Hourly Rates (valid through August 31, 2006)
Project Manager
$125
VersaTrans Planning Specialist
$95
Software Development Engineer
$95
Graphics/Typing
$50
Travel Time
$40
For VersaTrans Solutions, Incorporated: May 25, 2005
Merle Winn
VersaTrans Consultant
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Date
CONTENTS NOTED AND APPROVED for Rose Tree Media School District:
Signature of School Official
Name of School Official
Date
Title of School Official Printed
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
308 N. Olive Street
Media, PA 19063
TO:
Members of the School Board
Dr. Denise C. Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Sharon A. Learn, Chief Operations Officer
DATE:
October 18, 2005
RE:
October 18, 2005, 9:00 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson, William Campbell
Committee Members in Attendance:
Bill Campbell, Tom Shoemaker, Jeff Pettit, Nancy Frondutti, Nancy Mackrides,
Laura Boston Jones
Also in Attendance: Jim Czyz, Director of Transportation
Sharon Learn, Chief Operations Officer
_____________________________________________________________________
1. Request Proposals (RFP) for Automated Benefits Administration Solutions
a. Proposal Analysis will be presented by Steve Fallon,
Insurance Buyers’ Council, Inc. A three ring binder, containing
the analysis, was included in the packet of information
delivered to board members on Friday, October 14, 2005.
b. The recommendation is to accept the proposal presented by
Benefit Allocation Systems (BAS) for the web-based benefits
administration, flexible spending account administration and
COBRA/HIPPA administration services. The cost of the
proposal is $54,821. The cost is included in the 2005 – 2006
General Operating Budget.
ACTION: This item will be on the October 27, 2005, Legislative Agenda.
2. 2006 – 2007 Budget Calendar
a. The 2006 – 2007 General Operating Fund and Capital Funds
Budgets must be approved by the Rose Tree Media School
District Board of School Directors on or before June 30, 2006.
To that end, the Finance Committee will determine the dates
and times for budget discussions.
b. The Committee agreed upon the following:
1. Budget meetings will not be held prior to Information or
Legislative Meetings.
2. Budget meetings will be scheduled during each Finance
Committee Meeting for at least part of the agenda.
3. Budget meetings will start in January, 2006, one night a
month on the third Tuesday.
4. Public Hearing will be in May, 2006
c. Budget Meeting Topics:
1. Special Education
2. Transportation
3. Utilities and all energy programs
4. Status Quo budget
5. Benefits
ACTION: The budget calendar will be prepared by Bill Campbell and Sharon
Learn and will be presented for Board consideration at the October 27, 2005
Legislative Meeting.
3. Transportation Department – Ridership Report
1. Jim Czyz noted that the drivers continue to gather data for both PDE
and the district. The information should be ready for distribution to the
board in the weekly update October 28, 2005.
4. Budgetary Transfer Requests
1. Two budgetary transfer requests will be on the October Legislative
Agenda.
a. The budgetary transfer request from Sam Lemon and Dan
Rottenberk is for a paper cutter. The repair cost is 75% of the
cost of a new cutter. Dan is down and out without the cutter.
b. The budgetary request to cover $92,000 not included in the
budget by error.
5. Penncrest High School – Final Closeout
1. The last renovation project at Penncrest High School has not been
officially closed and the final permits have not been obtained from
Middletown Township.
2. Several months ago, Tom Kelly and Sharon Learn met to review the
process of closing out the Penncrest project. There is a list of “To Do”
items that must be completed prior to close out. The list is complicated
by the need to comply with the new requirements for the new project.
Tom Kelly, Harry Protzmann and Sharon Learn will continue to work on
the list.
6. Contract for Natural Gas
1. The contract for natural gas expires at the end of October. Harry
continues to work with the consultant to find the best deal for natural
gas.
Executive Session: Media Little League (MLL)
The 20 year agreement with Media Little League for the property at Springton Lake
Middle School, Providence Road, has terminated. Mr. Scott Kotcamp, President of MLL
has requested a forum to discuss a new agreement. Superintendent Kerr and COO
Learn will review this topic for discussion in executive session after the October Finance
Committee Meeting
FOLLOW UP: The agreement with Media Little League will be copied and distributed to
the Committee. Also, Sharon Learn will touch base with Rose Tree Soccer for a status
update on their project at Springton Lake Middle School.
Bill Campbell asked the Committee to think about the Aston Middletown Little League
and the Edgmont residents who belong to the Newtown Little League.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be on THURSDAY, November 10, 2005
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
October 17, 2005
Subject:
October 11, 2005, Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Mackrides
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
Board Members in attendance: Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson, Tom Shoemaker, Jeff Pettit,
Veronica Barbato, Bill Montgomery, Bill Campbell, Laura Boston-Jones
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden, Ron Harris, Kim McCann-Roller, Anthony
Lombardo, Mack Johnson
Update on Laptops
The Board was apprised of the laptop situation at Springton Lake and Penncrest High School.
The Technology Department is having much difficulty with three of the carts at each of those
schools which hold the oldest laptops. Since the summer upgrade to the network, we have not
been able to image those laptops, now in their fifth year of use. This has been a time-consuming
process, and as a result, these carts have been out of use for instructional purposes. We hope to
have the situation remedied very soon.
Clarification of needs for Electronic Board Meetings
Patti Linden reviewed with each of the Board members individual home needs in order to
expedite electronic meetings. Board members who require broadband access will need to order
it, and some fax lines will be eliminated.
Administrative Assessment of Technology Integration and Skill Development
The LoTi Assessment tool will be administered to administrators and teachers this year to provide
a measure of the level of technology integration as well as technology skills. These skills will be
assessed on a rubric scale of zero to seven with recommendations for professional development
for each person as they complete the survey. The tool will be used as a needs assessment for
professional development for the district. This has been used successfully by a number of
districts and has statewide endorsement in Florida and Texas.
Next meeting: Tuesday, November 1, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center Board Room
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
October 18, 2005
October 27, 2005
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 November 17, 2005 at
Springton Lake Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
1.
Edith Brown, abandonment of Bus Driver position
effective June 30, 2005.
2.
Cynthia Moran, Substitute Registered
resignation, effective September 29, 2005.
3.
Barbara Brown, Support Staff II, resignation effective
September 21, 2005.
Nurse,
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Dawn Carroll, Support Staff II, effective October 31,
2005, at the rate of $12.44 per hour. Ms. Carroll is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Lisa
Merkins who resigned. *NOTE: Ms. Carroll is being
hired pending completion of pre-employment
paperwork.
2.
Ryan Stingle, Support Staff II, effective October 5,
2005, at the rate of $12.44 per hour. Mr. Stingle is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Mary
Rached who was reassigned. *NOTE: Mr. Stingle is
being hired pending completion of pre-employment
paperwork.
3.
Kimberely Schultz, Math Associate, effective October
31, 2005, at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Ms. Schultz
is assigned to Penncrest High School. *NOTE: Ms.
Schultz is being hired pending completion of preemployment paperwork.
4.
Andrea Sewell, Math Associate, effective October 31,
2005, at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Ms. Sewell is
assigned to Penncrest High School. *NOTE: Ms.
Sewell is being hired pending completion of preemployment paperwork.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b. Non-Instructional (continued)
5.
Kathleen Hogan, Reading Tutor, effective October 31,
2005, at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Ms. Hogan is
assigned to Media Elementary replacing Patricia
McMullen who resigned. *NOTE: Ms. Hogan is being
hired pending completion of pre-employment
paperwork.
6
Daniel Beard, Custodian, effective October 4, 2005, at
the rate of $12.96 per hour. Mr. Beard is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Mike Skerritt who
was reassigned. *NOTE: Mr. Beard is being hired
pending completion of pre-employment paperwork.
7.
Randy Norsworty, Custodian, effective October 31,
2005, at the rate of $12.96 per hour. Mr. Norsworty is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Mark
Guerrero who resigned. *NOTE: Mr. Norsworty is
being hired pending completion of pre-employment
paperwork.
8.
Henry Koffa, Support Staff II, effective October 31,
2005, at the rate of $12.44 per hour. Mr. Koffa is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School. This is a
new position. *NOTE: Mr. Koffa is being hired pending
completion of pre-employment paperwork.
9.
Sarah Brill, Homework Lab Supervisor, effective
October 31, 2005, at the rate of $ 10.00 per hour. Ms.
Brill is assigned to Media Elementary replacing
Warren Mark Townes who was reassigned. *NOTE:
Ms. Brill is being hired pending completion of preemployment paperwork.
10.
Recommend Board approval of the following Bus
Drivers to serve as substitute custodians at the rate of
$12 per hour effective September 26, 2005:
Nichole Lomas
11.
Richard Deal
Angela Perna
Suzanne West, Interim Supervisor for Special
Education, effective August 1, 2005 at the rate of
$440.00 per day. Ms. West is assigned to the
Education Center.
IX.
New Business
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional (continued)
3.
12.
Russ Redcay, Maintenance Substitute, at the rate of
$12 per hour.
13.
John Pritchard, Theme Reader, at the rate of $242
per month. Mr. Pritchard is taking a second Theme
Reader position.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
Mary Shedlock from Secretary II to Secretary V,
effective October 3, 2005 at the annual salary of
$33,032. Ms. Shedlock is assigned to the Service
Center.
2.
Rocco D’Aprile from Substitute Bus Driver to Full
Time Bus Driver, effective September 6, 2005.
3.
William McMenamin from Substitute Bus Driver to
Part Time Bus Driver, effective September 6, 2005.
4.
Charles Kennedy from Substitute Bus Driver to Part
Time Bus Driver, effective September 6, 2005.
5.
Marquerite VanLeer from Cafeteria Substitute to
Cafeteria Regular part time at the rate of $8.40 per
hour.
6.
Michael O’Donnell from Custodial Substitute to
Maintenance Substitute, effective August 25, 2005
through September 30, 2005.
7.
Joel Schupp from Acting Facilities Foreman to
Permanent Facilities Foreman, effective October 10,
2005. Mr. Schupp is assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary.
8.
Armando Ragni from Acting Facilities Foreman to
Permanent Facilities Foreman, effective October 10,
2005. Mr. Ragni is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change (continued)
9.
b.
Mary Rached from Temporary Instructional Assistant
to Permanent Instructional Assistant, effective
September 30, 2005.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Cathy Lejman has requested an unpaid leave of
absence for health reasons. Leave will commence on
October 3, 2005 and terminate October 17, 2005.
2.
Rebecca McGeehan has requested an extension of
her unpaid leave of absence terminating on June 30,
2006.
.
c.
Degree Advance
1.
Recommend Board recognize the following personnel
for degree advancement and adjust their salaries
accordingly effective August 29, 2005.
Elizabeth Hennessey
Elizabeth Thompson
Mark Paikoff
Lee Sitkowski
Shari Krause
d.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend
Board
supplemental contracts:
Tara Clifford
Larry Twiss
Jennifer Gault
Randy Harp
e.
To:
Master’s +20
Master’s +40
Master’s +60
Master’s +40
Master’s
rescind
the
following
8th Grade Girls Soccer Coach
7th Grade Football Coach
Intramural Instructor
Language Arts Coordinator (1.0)
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel to serve as Event Chaperones at
Penncrest High School for the 2005-2006 school year
at the rate of $55.00 per event.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
Lindsay Boylan
Donna Butler
Debra DeMasi
Elisa Ettien
Sharon Sweeney
Patricia Gildea
Karen Niwinski
Michelle Vetter
Jeremy Smith
Peggy Levesque
2.
Tracey Fritch, .5 Professional Development
Coordinator, Glenwood Elementary for the 2005-2006
school year at the annual salary of $1,250.
3.
Melissa McDevitt, .5 Professional Development
Coordinator, Glenwood Elementary for the 2005-2006
school year at the annual salary of $1,250.
4.
Chris Penney, Head Coach Lightweight Football,
Springton Lake, at the annual salary of $2,604.
5.
Jerry Diaz, .5, 7th Grade Volleyball Coach, at the
annual salary of $1,302.
6.
Jennifer Gault, .5, 7th Grade Volleyball Coach, at the
annual salary of $1,302.
7.
Gaill Boettcher, Jr., Cheerleading Coach, Springton
Lake, at the annual salary of $2,480.
8.
Mark Homan, 8th Grade Girls Soccer Coach, at the
annual salary of $2,604.
9.
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel to serve as PSAT/SAT Proctors, effective
October 7, 2005 at the rate of $75 per day:
Donna Butler
Barb Cicalese
Mary Hamill
Elaine Jay
Elizabeth Matlock
Nancy Peters
Mary Rached (relief proctor)
Marie DiCandilo (relief proctor)
Heather Reed
Christine Rummel
Jeremy Smith
Enoch Stevenson
Patty Stokes
Sharon Sweeney
Michelle Vetter
Karen Walker
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
10.
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel to serve as PSAT Test Prep Teachers,
effective September 29, 2005 at the rate of $75.00
per session.
Lisa Lobitz
Elizabeth Matlock
11.
f.
Karen Niwinski
Sharon Smith
Mike Wolski, Light Weight Assistant Football Coach,
Springton Lake at the annual salary of $2,108 for the
2005-2006 school year.
Salary Change
1.
Rebecca Harrison $46,115 Master’s/Step 4, effective
August 29, 2005.
2.
Mackenzie Omlor to $46,115 Master’s/Step 4,
effective August 23, 2005.
3.
Jennifer Spahr, JV Cheerleading Coach, Penncrest
at the annual salary of $1,178.
4.
Laura Maroldo, JV Cheerleading Coach, Penncrest,
at the annual salary of $1,426.
5.
Shari Krause, Assistant Varsity Cheerleading Coach,
Penncrest at the annual salary of $2,751.
6.
Challenge Program Mentors for the 2005-2006 school
year from $400 to $496 annual salary for the following
personnel approved by the Board of School Directors
at the August meeting:
Kristine Acker
Michele Hart
Shari Krause
Michael Ludwig
Christina Penning
Nancy Peters
Felicia Quinzi
Lori Rice-Spring
Karen Walker
Michele Woodward
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General (continued)
g.
h.
Create New Position
1.
Recommend Board approval to create a new Support
Staff II, One-On-One Personal Instructional Assistant
position at Penncrest High School.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the creation of a
Homework Advisory Club at Springton Lake Middle
School. This position will be 5 units and replace 1
Detention Supervisor position. No additional costs are
associated with this position.
3.
Recommend Board approval to create a new 1.0
English As A Second Language Teacher. The number
of English Language Learners has increased
dramatically during the 2004-2005 school year
necessitating the addition of a position.
Other
1.
Rescind appointment of Howard Swope, Jr., Clerk of
the Works. Mr. Swope will not be joining Rose Tree
Media School District.
2.
Recommend Board approve the agreement between
Human Management Services, Inc. and Rose Tree
Media School District for the Employee Assistance
Program effective July 1, 2005 through June 30,
2005. Attachment.
3.
Recommend Board recognize Jonathan Boyle for
attainment of tenure.
4.
Recommend Board approve the following Cafeteria
pay rates for the 2005-2006 school year. These
salaries are in accordance with the Food Service
Handbook approved by the Board of School Directors
at the September meeting.
Employee
Food Serv Coord
Food Serv Coord
(Team Leader)
(Team Leader)
Gildea, Patricia
Lorenz, Louise
Orner, Charlotte (4.5)
Phipps, Cynthia (4,5)
VanLeer, Marguerite
Cartwright, Dolores (5.5)
Clements, Jennifer (4.0)
Grant, Jeannette (5.0)
Krynski, Elaine (4.5)
Larkin, Rita (4.5)
Eckerd, Joyce (6.25)
Hoppus, Suzanne (4.25)
King, Deborah (4.0)
Netwall, Laura (4.0)
Powers, Stephanie (4.0)
Wible, Miriam (4.0)
Wilkins, Margaret (4.0)
Steward, Patricia
Berner, Carl (3.75)
Colameco, Mary (4.0)
Ettien, Elisa (6.5)
Iannucci, Catherine (4.0)
Lomas, Christine (4.0)
MacDonald, Mary Ellen (4)
Masci, Dolores (4.0)
Prince, Cheryl (4.0)
Steward, Diane (4.0)
Tyson, Debbie (4.0)
Wisneski, Joyce (4.0)
Zeleznick, Beth (4.0)
Antonelli, Anne (4.5)
Pednick, Andrea (4.5)
Ferguson, Jennifer (4.0)
Yachetti, Lois (4.0)
Location
SL
IL
GW
GW
GW
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
M
M
RT
RT
Hourly Rate
$16.50
$16.50
$9.50
$9.50
$8.40
$10.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$10.50
$8.50
$9.50
$9.50
$8.40
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
Substitute Cafeteria
Dougherty, Trudy
Gibson, Edward
Meehan, Josephine
Somers, Nancy
$8.25
$9.25
$9.25
$8.25
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3. General
h. Other (continued)
5.
Anne Antonelli
Carl Berner
Dolores Cartwright
Lisa Casey
Jennifer Clements
Joyce Eckerd
Elisea Ettien
Jennie Ferguson
Patricia Gildea
Jeanette Grant
Suzanne Hoppus
Catherine Iannucci
Deborah King
Elaine Krynski
Rita Larkin
Cathy Lejman
Christina Lomas
B.
Recommend Board approve the following net share
amounts to be distributed among food service
workers for the 2004-2005 school year:
$1,064
$937
$1,327
$921
$974
$1,472
$1,548
$1,048
$2,220
$1,195
$1,040
$974
$973
$1,069
$975
$870
$988
Louise Lorenz
MaryEllen Macdonald
Dolores Masci
Laura Netwall
Andrea Pedrick
Cynthia Phipps
Stephanie Powers
Cheryl Prince
Diane Steward
Patricia Steward
Debra Tyson
Marquerite VanLeer
Miriam Wible
Margaret Wilkins
Lois Yachetti
Bethany Zeleznick
$1,793
$964
$927
$1,134
$1,093
$1,107
$993
$1,069
$1,027
$390
$993
$315
$626
$1,001
$996
$978
Overnight Trips
1.
Two Student Board Members to PSBA Leadership Conference.
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to the
PSBA Leadership Conference in Hershey/Grantville, PA.
Background
Two student board members will be attending the PSBA
Leadership. The trip will include two students and two
chaperones
traveling
to
Hershey/Grantville
from
Wednesday, October 26 to Friday, October 28, 2005. The
cost to the District is $1,550 for the conference, travel,
lodging, and meals. This item was discussed at the October
2005 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
IX.
New Business
C.
School Board Policy
1. School Board Policy #226 –School District Searches
Second Reading – Attachment
The proposed policy has been reviewed by the District’s
solicitor, Tom Kelly.
Recommendations for wording
clarification and consistent language were discussed at the
September 2005 and October 2005 Pupil Services
Committee. This policy will be presented for second reading
at the October 27, Legislative Meeting.
Background
This item was discussed at the October 2005 Pupil Services
Committee Meeting.
APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing - None
B.
General
1.
Springton Lake Middle School – Scope of Services – Pennoni
Associates, Inc.
Resolve, that the Board approve the Scope of Services with
Pennoni Associates for engineering services at Springton Lake
Middle School in a the amount of $3,000 - $5,000.
Background
Richard Roberts, P.E. and David Pennoni, P.E. responded to the
call from the District’s Broker of Record, Pat Larkin, on September
26, 2005 for engineering services. On September 27, 2005, the
two engineers visited the site where a piece of concrete floor
structure dislodged and fell into a Tech Ed classroom in the
basement. While at the site, they recommended short term
immediate remedial action which was completed by the
Maintenance Department. At the present time, the engineers are
reviewing building drawings to identify areas of the building that
may have similar conditions to the damaged area. Pennoni
Associated will visit the building again to review the current
condition of the damaged area and to evaluate other identified
areas. A letter report on findings will be prepared. The report will
include recommended remedial work/repair and recommendations.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Change Orders
Change orders are acted upon in accordance with Resolution 199798 - 124, as approved by the School Board of Directors on April 23,
1998.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following change orders:
1.
Springton Lake Middle School – Dolan Mechanical, Inc.
#1 A manway was added to gain access to the transition
sump in an amount not to exceed $1,203.
#2 A backflow preventors, replacement gates with new
brass ball valves, and relocation of a section of the water
main which runs directly over an electrical panel in an
amount not to exceed $17,000.
2.
Glenwood Elementary School – Allstates Mechanical, LTD.
Structural steel, furnished and installed, in the stage area in
an amount not to exceed $4,987.
3.
Penncrest High School - Excel Roofing Corp.
#1 - Revised scope of work as outlined in the specifications
issued by Roofing Resources, inc. to delete all work solely on
GAF roof sections. ($66,000) This is a credit change order.
The work remains to be completed on the roof however, it
was removed from this project.
#2 - Delete all project inspections by Roofing Resources,
Inc. ($15,000.00). This credit change order is consistent
with change order #1 above.
4.
Maintenance Building - Fayette Group, Inc.
The Contract Time will be increased by twenty-six weeks
(26) with no additional cost to the district.
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X.
Finance.
B.
General
3.
Media Elementary School - Agreement with Delmarva Systems
Corporation
Resolve, that the Board approve the agreement with Delmarva for
fire alarm system maintenance agreement an amount not to
exceed $3900. Services include testing and inspecting the control
panel, pull stations, heat detectors, smoke detectors, duct
detectors, water flow switch tamper switch, audio visual devices,
visual devices, load voltage, gas detectors, door holders,
annunciators, beam detectors, U/V flame detectors, system
sensitivity, and elevator recall.
4.
Springton Lake Middle School and Media Elementary School Agreement with Advanced Power Control, Inc.
Resolve, that the Board approve the renewal agreement with
Advanced Power Control, Inc. service and support agreement in an
amount not to exceed $4,514.52. Advanced Power Control will
provide service and support for the following control systems:
Automatic Temperature Control, Building Management System, and
Energy Management System.
5.
Delaware County Community College
Resolve, that the Board approve the renewal agreement with
Delaware County Community College for Allied Health Courses in
an amount not to exceed $4,975.
Background
The courses will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contract
period will cover January 11, 2006, through May 25, 2006. The
cost of this service is included in the 2005 – 2006 General
Operating Budget.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…
(Public School code section 609) when funds are not available for a
proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9) months of
the fiscal year by the board.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following budgetary transfers:
FY O6 - 01 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Printing Services – Printing and Binding
AMOUNT:
$ 12,732
TO:
AMOUNT:
Printing Services - Equipment
$ 12,732
RATIONALE: Replace paper cutting machine in Print Shop.
FY 06 - 02 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Regular Instruction and Guidance Salary
AMOUNT:
$ 92,140
TO:
Regular Instruction Salary, Benefits and Supplies
AMOUNT:
$ 92,140
RATIONALE: Cover the Accountability Block Grant
expenditures for 2005-2006.
Background
This was discussed at the October 18, 2005, Finance
Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
7.
Interquest Canine Services
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Interquest Canine
Services for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount not to exceed
$3,000.
Background
Interquest Canine Services will provide canine searches of lockers
at Springton Lake Middle School, and lockers and the student
parking lot at Penncrest High School. The contract includes a clean
sweep of each building, and 10 searches, a parent information
night and assemblies for students at the secondary schools. This
item was discussed at the October 2005 Pupil Services Committee
Meeting.
8.
Devereux Foundation
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with the Devereux
Foundation for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount not to
exceed $990.
Background
A student with significant cognitive needs and disability requires an
out of district placement which can be provided at the Devereux
Foundation. The cost of tuition is $165.00 a day. The contract is for
six days until the 4010 was approved by PDE for a total cost of
$990. This item was discussed at the October 2005 Pupil Services
Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Anthony Goldsmith Contract – Metal Health Services
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Anthony
Goldsmith, M.A. for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount not to
exceed $10,000 for the school year.
Background
The district provides mental health services for students with
emotional disabilities as required by IDEA. Mr. Goldsmith works
with the male students to address anger management and coping
skills while allowing them to receive their education in appropriate
academic courses in the least restrictive environment. This item
was discussed at the October 2005 Pupil Services Committee
Meeting.
10.
Elementary School Boundary Preparation and Analysis
Resolve, that the board approve the proposal from Versa Trans
Solutions, Inc. in to provide consulting and technical services to
develop enrollment boundaries so as to balance loads in the four
public elementary schools. The cost of the services is
approximately $18,500 on a time and materials basis.
Background
This was discussed at the October Operations committee meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
Benefit Allocation Systems (BAS)
Resolve, that the board approve the proposal for the web- based
benefits administration, flexible spending account administration
and COBRA/HIPAA administration services. The cost of the
proposed services is $54,821.
Background
Insurance Buyers’ Council Inc, Steve Fallon, attended the Finance
Committee Meeting on October 18, 2005. The cost of BAS services
is included in the 2005 – 2006 General Operating Budget.
12.
On line Access Service
Resolve, that the Board approve the Electronic Products License
Agreement with Pro Quest for on-line access services. The cost is
included in the 2005 – 2006 General Operating Budget in the
amount of $695.00 for twelve months.
Background
This is a request made by the Librarian at Penncrest High School
and the Secondary Director of Teaching and Learning.
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X.
Financial Reports & Bill Lists
C.
Financials Reports
June
June
August
August
July, August
July, August
July, August
D.
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Special Revenue Report
Activities Report
Food Service Report
Bill Lists
October
2005
General Fund Bill List
$ 1,768,113.73
October
2005
Capital Fund Bill List
$
178,850.97
October
2005
Master Capital Improvement Phase III
$
2,516.26
October
2005
Bond Series 2002 Bill List
$
3,655.13
October
2005
Bond Series 2003 Bill List
$
59,627.50
October
2005
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
15,630.00
September
2005
Imprest Fund Bill List
$
7,399.50
September
2005
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
29,562.43
August
2005
Food Service Bill List
$
66,734.23
September
2005
Food Service Bill List
$
6,769.68
$ 2,138,859.43
XI.
Adjournment
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