ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Informational Session
September 22, 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
September 22, 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
Healthy Communities Initiative
Rose Tree Media Education Foundation
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Envirothon Team
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
B.
C.
VII.
New Teachers – Amy Somerville
Mark Samilenko and Chrissa Kuntz – Envirothon
Tonya Melchior and Jacqueline Baker – PEP Grant
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of August 25, 2005
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations and Awards
A.
B.
C.
IV.
Roll Call
Rose Tree Media Residents
Old Business
A.
None
IX.
New Business
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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 Contract
e.
Supplemental Contracts
f.
Salary Corrections
g.
Other (Attachment A)
Overnight Trip
1.
American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA) Choral Festival –
Two Penncrest Students
School Board Policy
1.
Policy #226 – School District Searches – First Reading
(Attachment B)
Addendum – Personnel (If Necessary)
Addendum – General (If Necessary)
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)
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
C.
Financials Reports for May, June, and July
D.
Bill lists for August and September
E. Addendum (If Necessary)
XI.
Adjournment
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at
6:00 p.m. prior to the Informational Session of October 27, 2005 at Springton Lake
Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Minutes of August 25, 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, August 25, 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, Laura Boston Jones, Thomas Shoemaker,
Jeffrey Pettit, Stacey Benson, William Montgomery
Student Board Members: Jeffrey Walker, Sara Sunshine, Brandys Waples
Also Present: Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools; Meg Barney, Patricia Barta, Pete Barry,
Ken Batchelor, William Bennett, Valerie Burnett, Anne Callahan, Susan Evans, Susan Golder, Mary
Ellen Goldfarb, Joanne Horan, Maria Kotch, Samuel Lemon, Patti Linden, John Lohn, Chris Marchese,
Kim McCann, Ellen Sosangelis, Steve Taylor, Roxanne Schupp, Donna Rottenberk, Acting Board
Secretary; Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2005
Bid Opening of June 27, 2005
Bid Opening of July 12, 2005
Mr. Montgomery moved and Mr. Shoemaker seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 01
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Minutes of June 23, 2005,
and the Bid Openings of June 27, 2005 and July 12, 2005
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Jeffrey Pettit, Stacey Benson, William Montgomery
None
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III.
Presentations & Awards
A.
B.
Building Updates – Principals
Introduction of New Student Board Members –Ken Batchelor, Penncrest High
School Principal
Mr. Montgomery moved and Mr. Shoemaker seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 02
Resolve, that the Board confirm the appointment of the following student board
members:
1. Sara Sunshine
2. Brandys Waples
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Jeffrey Pettit, Stacey Benson,
William Montgomery
None
NAYS:
IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
None
V.
Reports
A.
School Reports - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 25, 2005
B.
Superintendent’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
August 25, 2005.
C.
Solicitor’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of August 25, 2005
Mr. Pettit moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 03
1.
A.
Lee and Suzanne Harootunian Real Estate Tax Assessment
Appeal Year 2004
Resolve, that the Board approve the Solicitor’s request to settle the
Tax Assessment Appeal in accordance with the attachment in Solicitor’s
Report dated 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, Jeffrey Pettit, Stacey Benson,
William Montgomery
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C.
Solicitor’s Report
Mr. Pettit moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 04
Further resolve, that the Level 3 Grievance Hearing Decision and
Disposition issued by the School Board’s Hearing Committee, in that particular
grievance be approved and that the grievance be denied for the reasons set forth
therein. (Attachment H in Official Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 25,
2005.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
D.
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Jeffrey Pettit, Stacey Benson,
William Montgomery
None
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 25, 2005
VI.
Scheduled Presentations
A.
RTMEA - None
B.
RTM Education Foundation - None
B.
Healthy Communities Initiative – Carol Staubach
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations
A.
Rose Tree Media Residents - None
VIII.
Old Business
A.
School Board Policy – 707 – Use of School Facilities
Mr. Montgomery moved and Mr. Pettit seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 05
Resolve, that the Board approve the second and final reading of Policy 707 –
Use of School Facilities, as revised and presented to the Board of School Directors in
June 2005. (Attachment E in Official Legislative Meeting 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, Jeffrey Pettit, Stacey Benson,
William Montgomery
None
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IX.
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.
Athletic Supplemental Contract
e.
Non-Athletic Supplemental Contract
f.
Supplemental Contract
g.
Salary Correction
h.
Create New Position
i.
Transfer
j.
Other
Mr. Shoemaker moved and Mrs. Boston Jones seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 – 06
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Personnel Section:
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1. John Benci, Science Teacher, Penncrest, resignation effective
August 23, 2005.
2.
Michael Snopkowski, Athletic Director, resignation effective
September 1, 2005.
3.
Peter Grande, Assistant Principal Penncrest, resignation
effective August 24, 2005.
b. Non-Instructional
1. Anthony Mills, Substitute Custodian, termination effective
June 30, 2005.
2.
Tracey Welsh, Administrative Assistant to the
Superintendent, resignation effective July 15, 2005.
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1.
Terminations
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
Robert Sean Gallagher, Support Staff II Springton Lake,
resignation effective June 30, 2005.
4.
Nancy Benson, Support Staff II Springton Lake, resignation
effective July 24, 2005.
5.
Christine Zwaan, Support Staff II Indian Lane, resignation
effective July 25, 2005.
6.
Miguel Escalante, Bus Driver, resignation effective August 7, 2005.
7.
Jill Hohenstein, Instructional Assistant, resignation effective
August 10, 2005.
8.
2.
Joseph Deady, Instructional Assistant, resignation effective
August 15, 2005.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Tiffany Bendistis, Language Arts Teacher, effective
August 23, 2005, at the annual salary of $44,990, Master’s/Step 3. Ms.
Bendistis received her Bachelor’s Degree and her Master’s Degree from
Neumann College. She served as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher at
Springton Lake Middle School during the 2004-05 school year. Ms.
Bendistis is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing Diane
Nescio who retired.
2.
Gemma Deady, Elementary Teacher, effective August 23, 2005, at the
annual salary of $40,780 Bachelor’s/Step 2. Ms. Deady received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. She served as a LongTerm Substitute Teacher at Media Elementary during the 2004-2005
school year. Ms. Deady is assigned to Media Elementary replacing Stacey
Moses who resigned.
3. Tracy Hatton, Learning Support Teacher, effective
August 23, 2005, at the annual salary of $49,489 Master’s/Step 6. Ms.
Hatton received her Bachelor’s Degree from Louisiana State University
and Her Master’s Degree from Temple University. She comes to us from
William Penn School District with 6 years teaching experience. Ms.
Hatton is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing Kristen Boretti
who resigned. *NOTE: Ms. Hatton is being hired pending completion of
pre-employment paperwork.
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2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
4. Brian Lynch, Special Education Teacher, effective August 23, 2005, at the
annual salary of $40,780, Bachelor’s/ Step 2. Mr. Lynch received his
Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Delaware. Mr. Lynch served as
a Long term Substitute Teacher during the 2004-2005 school year. He is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing Alexandra Perilli
who has been reassigned.
5. Lynn Lista, Long Term Substitute, effective September 13,
2005, at an annual salary of $46,663, Master’s plus 20/
Step 1. Ms. Lista received her Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University and her Master ’s Degree from Temple
University. She is assigned to Glenwood Elementary
replacing Tracey Fritch who is on leave. *NOTE: Ms. Lista
is being hired pending completion of pre-employment
paperwork.
6. Erica Micklin, Long Term Substitute, effective
August 23, 2005, at an annual salary of $40,780,
Bachelor’s/Step 2. Ms. Micklin received her bachelor’s Degree from
West Chester University. She is assigned to Glenwood Elementary
School replacing Patty Stewart who is on leave.
7. Graham Osborne, Long Term Substitute Language Arts
Teacher, effective August 23, 2005, at the annual salary of
$40,590, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Mr. Osborne received his
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. He is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Ms. Schmitt
who is on sabbatical. *NOTE: Mr. Osborne is being hired
pending completion of pre-employment paperwork.
8. Jason Ritter, Mathematics Teacher, effective August 23, 2005, at the
annual salary of $40,590, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Mr. Ritter received his
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. He is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Joseph Sessoms who retired. *NOTE:
Mr. Ritter is being hired pending completion of pre-employment
paperwork.
9. Katherine Robinson, Elementary Teacher, effective
August 23, 2005, at the annual salary of $40,830, Bachelor’s/
Step 3. Ms. Robinson received her Bachelor ’s Degree from the
University of Delaware. She has 2 years teaching experience as a Long
Term Substitute at Glenwood Elementary. She is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary replacing Fern Mathis.
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2. Nominations
a. Professional
10.
Debra Schnaars, Long Term Substitute Teacher, effective
August 23, 2005, at the annual salary of $41,451,
Permanent/Step 1. Ms Schnaars received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Kutztown University. She is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Rebecca McGeehan for
the first semester of the school year.
11.
Leslie Trimble, Science Teacher, effective
August 23, 2005, at the annual salary of $$47,480,
Masters +20/Step 3. Ms Trimble received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Brown University and Her Master’s Degree from Bryn Mawr College
School of Social Work and Social Research. She is assigned to Penncrest
High School replacing John Benci who resigned. *NOTE: Ms. Trimble is
being hired pending completion of pre-employment paperwork.
12.
Alexis Viso, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective August 23, 2005 at the annual salary of
$40,590, Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. Viso received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. She is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Carlene Megow who is on leave. *NOTE: Ms. Viso is
being hired pending completion of pre-employment
paperwork.
13. Paul DelPrato, Director of Incentives Program effective for
the 2005-2006 school year, at the rate of $1,100.
14.
Steven Taylor, Summer Scheduling 2005, Penncrest at the
rate of $3,500 for work done prior to July 1, 2005.
15.
David Harple, Summer Scheduling 2005, Penncrest at the
rate of $2,500.
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2. Nominations
a.
Professional
16. Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel to serve as Summer Counselors at Springton
Lake Middle School effective June 20, 2005, at their regular
per diem rate.
Brian Bortnicker
Susan Griffin
Margie Gilroy
Alison Harriso
17. Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel to serve as Summer Counselors at Penncrest
High School effective June 20, 2005, at their regular per
diem rate.
Helen Douglas-Garrett Karen Kerr
Dave Harple
Lori Rice-Spring
Sarah Dotts
18.
Joann Wade, ESY Instructor, effective June 29, 2005, at the
rate of $39.50 per hour.
19.
Carley Dillon, Night School Director, effective
September 1, 2005, at the annual salary of $5,000.
20.
Susan Miller, Summer Scheduling 2005-2006 at the annual
salary of $6,000. Ms. Miller is replacing Steve Taylor and
Dave Harple.
21.
John Lohn, Acting Principal Penncrest, effective
June 30, 2005 through August 8, 2005, at a stipend of
$2,000.00.
22.
Susan Evans, Acting Principal Penncrest, effective
June 30, 2005 through August 8, 2005, at a stipend of
$2,000.00.
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2. Nominations
a. Professional
23.
Recommend Board recognize the following personnel for
attainment of tenure, effective August 29, 2005.
Gail Boettcher
Craig Casner
Ken Curran
Jerry Diaz
Paul Graham
Elizabeth Hennessey
Alicia Murphy
Christine Moran
Maureen Auerbach
Candance Krautzel
Eileen McIntrye
24.
Kristine Acker
Maureen Naylor
Kathleen Osgood
Megan Ostien
Stephanie Ott
Anjali Parekh
Felicia Quinzi
Auste Radzius
Alan Reno
Kim Rivera
David Stango
Alexander Tsipras
Tracie Wah
Andre Washington
Suzanne Yancheck
Recommend Board approval to hire the following personnel to serve as
New Teacher Mentors, effective August 23, 2005, at the rate of $945.00:
Glenwood
M. Cocola
S. Deiter
P. Forberger
E. Hennessey
Media
S. Williamson
Springton Lake
C. Garverich
M. Homan
L. McCarthy
C. Newsome
K. Owsley
F. Mathis
M. McDevitt
M. Paikoff
R. Pinsley
Indian Lane
F. Blanchette
J. Boyle
D. McElhenney
N. Palmo
Penncrest
L. Bury
S. Carter
S. Coates
G. Kiksa
C. Dillon
M. Phillips
C. Penning
A. Radzius
H. Reed
M. Samilenko
S. Sudall
K. Rauch
J. Ricketts
D. Schied
S. Shacklady-White
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2.
Nominations
b. Non-Instructional
1. Recommend Board approval to hire the following personnel to serve as
Summer Maintenance workers, effective June 21, 2005, at the rate of $12.00
per hour.
Marguerite Carletti
Nicole Lomas
Nichole McLaughlin
Thomas Davis (substitute)
Melissa Moor
Yvonne Shaw
2. Recommend Board approval to hire the following personnel to serve as
Summer Bus Aides, effective June 27, 2005, at the rate of $10.83 per hour
through June 30, 2005 the rate of $11.21 per hour effective July 1, 2005.
Bonnie Di’Ignazio
Mary Kalix
Kathleen Tangradi
3. Armando Ragni, Acting Facilities Foreman, effective
June 28, 2005, at the annual salary of $40,000. Mr. Ragni will be assigned to
Penncrest High School.
4. Deborah Reischer, Secretary III, effective July 27, 2005, at the
annual salary of $30,550. Ms. Reischer will be assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary replacing Melissa Finsterbusch who has been reassigned.
5. Janice Fredd, Temporary Business Clerk III, effective June 30, 2005, at the
rate of $18.77 per hour.
6. Andrea Drinkwine, Summer Technology Assistant, effective
July 1, 2005 at the rate of $144.00 per day.
7. Patricia Theodore, Summer Technical Assistant, effective
July 1, 2005, at the rate of $144.00 per day.
8. Marta Mayer, Substitute for Registration, effective July 18, 2005,
at the rate of $13.60 per hour.
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2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
9. Jennifer Espinosa, Substitute for Registration, effective July 18,
2005, at the rate of $13.60 per hour.
3.
10.
Gail Boettcher, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent,
effective August 8, 2005, at the annual salary of $45,810. She is assigned to
the Education Center.
11.
Barbara Brown, Support Staff II, effective August 23, 2005, at the
rate of $11.86 per hour. Ms Brown is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary.
12.
George Sycz, One to One Support Staff II, effective August 23,
2005, at the rate of $12.43 per hour. Mr. Sycz will be assigned to
Springton Lake.
13.
Adele Winn, Summer School Aide, effective July 25, 2005 through
August 5, 2005 at the rate of $8.00 per hour replacing Karen
Battista.
14.
Mary McConville, Reading Associate, effective August 29, 2005,
at the rate of $12.00 per hour. Ms. McConville is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
15.
Janet Domingos, Math Associate, effective August 29, 2005, at
the rate of $12.00 per hour. Ms. Domingos is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
Karen Battista from Support Staff II to Secretary I, effective
July 18, 2005, at the annual salary of $27,156. Karen will be assigned
to the Education Center.
2.
Gail Diksa from 1.0 French to .6 Gifted/.4 World Language
Coordinator, effective August 23, 2005.
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3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
3.
Kimberly Riviere from .2 French – Springton Lake/.4 French
Penncrest/.4 Gifted to 1.0 French Penncrest High School
effective, August 23, 2005.
4.
Tracy Jackson, from .4 Gifted/.6 French to 1.0 French
Prenncrest High School, effective August 23, 2005.
5.
Marsha Folger-Valenti, from Summer Bus Aide to Summer
Bus Driver, effective July 18, 2005.
6.
Lori Cardwell, from Support Staff I to Support Staff II,
effective August 23, 2005 at the rate of $12.44 per hour.
7.
Catherine Poulos from Elementary Teacher to Reading Specialist,
effective August 29, 2005 replacing Ann Willman.
8.
Barbara Harmon from Support Staff II Media to Office
Clerk III, effective August 1, 2005, at the annual salary of $32,585. Ms.
Harmon is assigned to the Education Center replacing Janice Fredd who
retired.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Stephanie Baumgardner has requested an unpaid leave of
absence for the purpose of child rearing. Leave will commences March
10, 2005 and will terminate
June 30, 2007.
2.
Rebecca McGeehan has requested an unpaid leave of
absence for the purpose of child rearing. Leave will commence August
29, 2005, and terminate
January 30, 2006.
3.
Kimberly Regan has requested an unpaid leave of absence for the
purpose of child rearing. Leave will commence August 29, 2005 and
terminate June 30, 2006.
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A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
c.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
4.
Tracey Fritch has requested an unpaid leave of absence for
the purpose of child rearing. Leave will commence September 12, 2005,
through June 30, 2006.
5.
Carleen Megow has requested an unpaid leave of absence
for the purpose of child rearing. Leave will commence August 29, 2005,
and terminate June 30, 2006.
Degree Advancement
1.
d.
Recommend Board recognize the following personnel for degree
advancement and adjust their salaries accordingly effective August 29,
2005.
To:
Maureen Auerbach
Masters
Catherine Bennett
Masters + 50
Michele Doyle
Masters + 40
Sandra Gruber
Masters + 60
Shari Krause
Masters
Santina Loveland-Smith
Masters
Elizabeth Lutz
Masters + 60
Concetta MacLeod
Masters + 20
Tonya Melchior
Masters + 60
JoAnn Mrozoski
Masters
Deborah Ney
Masters + 60
Paul Norris
Permanent Certification
Rachel Pinsley
Masters
Auste Radzius
Permanent Certification
Jody Ruckle
Masters
Jim Walls
Masters + 20
Sue Williamson
Masters + 60
Athletic Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approve the attached list of athletic
Supplemental contracts effective July 1, 2005.
(Attachment F in Official Legislative Minutes of
August 25, 2005)
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2.
General
e.
Non-Athletic Supplemental Contracts
1. Recommend Board approve the attached list of non-athletic
supplemental contracts effective July 1, 2005. (See
Attachment G in Official Legislative Minutes of August 25, 2005.)
f.
Supplemental Contracts – Other
1. Recommend Board approval to hire the following personnel to serve as
Challenge Program Mentors effective for the 2005-2006 school year:
Kristine Acker
Nancy Peters
Michele Hart
Felicia Quinzi
Shari Krause
Lori Rice-Spring
Michael Ludwig
Karen Walker
Christina Penning
Michele Woodward
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
2. Samantha Abelson, Director Challenge Program, effective
for the 2005-2006 school year, at the rate of $2,000.
3. Jacqueline Baker, Intramural Instructor – Springton Lake, for
2004-2005 school year at the rate of $27.00 per hour.
4. Recommend Board approval to hire the following personnel
to serve as Dance Chaperones for Springton Lake, effective
August 29, 2005, at the rate of $42.58 per event:
Steven Adams
Maureen Auerbach
Jacqueline Baker
Tiffany Bendistis
Gail Boettcher, Jr.
Mark Clark
Jerry Diaz
Dorothee Diaz
Alison Harrison
Candance Krautzel
Amanda Morris
Kim Morris
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Donna Schied
Randall Wizniak
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3.
General
f.
Supplemental Contracts - Other
5. Recommend Board approval to hire the following personnel
to serve as Event Chaperones for Penncrest, effective
August 29, 2005, at the rate of $55.00 per event.
Elaine Jay
Linda Kilpatrick
6. Recommend Board approval to hire the following personnel to serve as
Building Coordinators, effective August 29, 2005, at the rate of $2,500:
Media
Language Arts
Language Arts
Mathematics
Professional Development
Professional Development
Science
Social Studies
Professional Development
Technology
Indian Lane
Language Arts
Mathematics
Professional Development
Science
Social Studies
Professional Development
Technology
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C. McGeehan
D. Welc
C. Consadene
K. Callahan
M. Naylor
M. DeLeo
E. Lutz
S. Loveland-Smith
S. Williamson
M. Phillips
L. Valuck
F. Blanchette
S. Herman
T. Haskell-McDonald
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0.5
0.5
0.5
3.
General
f.
Supplemental Contracts - Other
6. Building Coordinators (continued)
Glenwood
Language Arts
Mathematics
Professional Development
Professional Development
Science
Social Studies
Technology
R. Pinsley
F. Mathis
P. Forberger
D. Taylor
A. Grisillo
A. Heinle
C. Keeler
Rose Tree
Language Arts
Mathematics
Professional Development
Science
Social Studies
Professional Development
Technology
C. Poulos
K. Michaels
S. Bretherick
P. Mitchell
E. Scheivert
J. Mrozoski
K. O'Brien
Springton Lake
Art
M. Sycz
Guidance
A. Harrison
Language Arts
P. Gregg
Language Arts
R. Harp
Mathematics
G. Boettcher, Jr.
Mathematics
P. Saunders
Music
S. Knipel
Phys Educ
P. Norris
Professional Development
E. McKelvey
Professional Development
S. Shacklady-White
Science
A. Virtue
Social Studies
P. Levesque
Special Educ
K. Owsley
Professional Development
K. Samchalk
Technology
A. Tolomeo
World Language
A. Kutney
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0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
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3.
General
f.
Supplemental Contracts - Other
6. Building Coordinators (continued)
Penncrest
Art
Guidance
Instructional Technology
Language Arts
Mathematics
Music
Phys Educ
Professional Development
Professional Development
Science
Social Studies
Special Educ
Technology Educ - District-wide
World Language
Other Coordinators:
World Language
Elem and Secondary Library
C. Macleod
D. Harple
D. Scherer
S. Sweeney
D. Sudall
A. Lyons
T. Long
M. Woodward
Ed Somers
J. Pauley
M. Grassano
S. Mescanti
Kim Riviere
0.5
0.5
G. Diksa
L. Motley
7. Recommend Board approval to hire the following personnel to serve as
game workers at Springton Lake Middle School, effective August 29,
2005:
J. Baker
M. Clark
J. Cocola
D. Diaz
J. Diaz
D. Harple
S. Knipel
C. Krautzel
L. McCarthy
T. Melchior
P. Norris
M. Ostien
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B. Perket
D. Stern
P. Theodore
A. Tsipras
S. Yanchek
T. Warner
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3.
General
f.
Supplemental Contracts - Other
8.
Recommend Board approval to hire the following personnel
to serve as game workers at Penncrest High School, effective August 29,
2005:
S. Abelson
J. Baker
L. Boylan
D. Butler
S. Carter
C. Casner
B. Cicalese
J. Ciccarelli
M. Clark
J. Cox
K. Curry
E. Dale
B. Danson
S. Dashkiwsky
P.DelPrato
D. DeMasi
G. Diksa
S. Dotts
B. Dougherty
Michael Doyle
Michele Doyle
T. Durant
L. Flexon
S. Goldman
P. Graham
M. Hart
R. Higgins
D. Hoffman
A. Ikeler
G. Jacobs
T. Jackson
E. Jay
K. Kerr
L. Kilpatrick
C. Kuntz
M. LoBiondo
L. Lobitz
T. Long
M. Ludwig
C. Rummel
B. Mason
M. Samilenko
E. Matlock
A. Santelli
S. Mescanti
D. Scherer
B. McGeehan D. Schnaars
L. Maroldo
J. Shea
C. Miller
S. Silva
G. Munroe
J. Smith
K. Nolen
S. Smith
G. Osborne
E. Somers
J. Pauley
S. Staiger
C. Penning
D. Stango
E. Pettit
P. Stokes
F. Quinzi
D. Sudall
A. Radzius
J. Tareila
W. Read
V. Titus
H. Reed
E. Stevenson
J. Ritter
L. Trimble
K. Riviere
M. Vetter
L. Weikel
9. Recommend Board approve the following game worker rates, per event,
effective August 29, 2005:
Springton Lake
Timers
$25
Starters
$27
Crowd Control
Scoreboard Operator
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$27
$30
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A.
Personnel
3.
General
g.
Salary Correction
The following salaries were incorrectly reported on the June
Board Agenda:
From
$35,040
$40,489
$26,219
$19.45/hr
$11.80/hr
Kristin Connell
Elishia Mattson
Joyce Wolf
Nicholas Faluvegi
Adelina Ruggieri
h.
Create New Position
1.
i.
To
$38,896
$49,489
$28,586
$19.75/hr
$11.21/hr
Request the Board create a Support Staff II One-on One position at
Penncrest.
Transfer
1.
John Arata, Custodian, from Penncrest to the Education Center effective,
August 15, 2005.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
j.
Other
1. The following employees were left off the June Board Agenda :
Mike Clark
Stephan Dashkiwsky
Laura Maroldo
Karen Niwinski
Evan Pettit
$46,115
$40,830
$40,780
$40,830
$40,780
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Stacey Benson, William Montgomery
None
Jeffrey Pettit
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B.
C.
Overnight Trips
Personnel Addendum
1.
2.
3.
4.
Penncrest Girls’ Cross Country to Benton, PA
Penncrest Football Camp to West Chester University
Penncrest Wrestling Camp to Lock Haven University
Penncrest Basketball Team to St. Joseph’s University
Mr. Shoemaker moved and Mrs. Boston Jones seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 07
1. Penncrest Girls’ Cross Country to Benton, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the following overnight trip to Benton, PA for
the Girls’ Cross County Team Preseason Conditioning and Team Building.
2. Penncrest Football Camp to West Chester University
Further resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to West
Chester University for Football Camp.
3. Penncrest Wrestling Camp to Lock Haven University
Further resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to Lock Haven
University for Wrestling Camp.
4. Penncrest Basketball Team to St. Joseph’s University
Further resolve, that the Board approve an overnight trip to St. Joseph’s
University for Men’s Basketball Camp.
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C.
Personnel Addendum
Further resolve that the Board approve the following:
1.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Deanna Dachiu, Language Arts Teacher, effective August 23,
2005, at the annual salary of $43,590 Master’s/Step 1. Ms. Dachiu
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Neumann College. She is
assigned to Springton Lake replacing Sara Alles who resigned.
NOTE: *Ms. Dachiu is being hired pending completion of preemployment paperwork.
2.
Joanne Griffin, .2 Long Term Substitute Physical
Education Teacher, effective August 23, 2005, at the
annual salary of $40,590, Bachelor’s/Step 1, to be
prorated at 20 percent. Ms. Griffin received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. She
is assigned to Springton Lake. *NOTE: Ms. Griffin is
being hired pending completion of pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Lynn Lista, Long Term Substitute Teacher, effective
September 13, 2005, at the annual salary of $46,663 Master’s plus
20/Step 1. Ms. Lista received her Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University and her Master’s Degree from Temple
University. She is assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing
Tracey Fritch. *NOTE: Ms. Lista is being hired pending
completions of pre-employment paperwork.
4.
Abby Peifer, Elementary Teacher, effective August 23,
2005, at the annual salary of $40,780 Bachelor’s/
Step 2. Ms. Peifer received her Bachelor’s Degree from
West Chester University. She served as a Long Term
Substitute at Indian Lane during the 2004-2005 school
year. She is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary
replacing Norm Kelly. *NOTE: Ms. Peifer is being hired
pending completions of pre-employment paperwork.
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C.
Personnel Addendum
1.
Nominations
a.
Professional
5.
Christine Sommer, Long Term Substitute Math Coach,
effective August 23, 2005, at the annual salary of
$46,663 Master’s +20/Step 1. Ms. Sommer received
her Bachelor’s Degree and her Master’s Degree from
State University New York at Albany. She received her
graduate certificate from Immaculata. She is assigned
to Glenwood, Indian Lane and Rose Tree Elementary
Schools. *NOTE: Ms. Sommer is being hired pending
completions of pre-employment paperwork.
6.
Warren Townes, .6 Title I Math, effective August 29,
2005, at the annual salary of $43,590, Master’s/Step 1,
to be prorated at 60 percent. Mr. Townes received his
Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University of
Pennsylvania and his Master’s Degree from Widener
University. He is assigned to Media Elementary
replacing Kristin Connell who is on leave. *NOTE: Mr.
Townes is being hired pending completions of preemployment paperwork.
7.
Stephanie Young, Long Term Substitute Teacher,
effective August 23, 2005, at the annual salary of
$43,590 Master’s/Step 1. Ms. Young received her
Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Idaho and her
Master’s Degree from Arizona State University. She is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing Kim
Regan. *NOTE: Ms. Young is being hired pending
completions of pre-employment paperwork.
8.
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel to serve as New Teacher Mentors, effective
August 23, 2005, at the rate of $945.00:
Indian Lane
Diane McElhenney
Karen Venuto
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Springton Lake
Paul Norris
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Personnel Addendum
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
9.
Andrew Bugosh, Instrumental Teacher, effective August 23, 2005,
at the annual salary of $41,909 Bachelor’s/Step 6. Mr. Bugosh
received his Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. He
is assigned to Media Elementary replacing Mary Bishop who
resigned. *NOTE: Mr. Bugosh is being hired pending completion
of pre-employment paperwork.
10.
Kathryn Henwood, Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher,
effective August 23, 2005, at the annual salary of $40,590
Bachelor’s/Step 1. Ms. Henwood received her Bachelor’s Degree
from LaSalle University. She is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Michael Doyle who was reassigned. *NOTE: Ms.
Henwood is being hired pending completion of pre-employment
paperwork.
11.
ThaiFaa Mayfield-Pinkett, Elementary Teacher, effective August
23, 2005, at the annual salary of $47,546 Master’s/Step 5. Ms.
Mayfield-Pinkett received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
from Temple University. She is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary
replacing Susan Taylor who was reassigned. *NOTE: Ms.
Mayfield-Pinkett is being hired pending completion of preemployment paperwork.
12.
Tara Warner, Long Term Substitute Physical Education/ Health
Teacher, effective August 23, 2005, at the annual salary of $40,780
Bachelor’s/ Step 2. Ms. Warner received her Bachelor’s Degree
from West Chester Universtiy. She served as a Long Term
Substitute at Springton Lake during the 2004-2005 school year.
She is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Stephanie Baumgardner who is on leave.
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C.
Personnel Addendum
1.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Anita Butt, .5 Secretary I, effective August 22, 2005, at
the annual salary of $30,208.00. Ms. Butt is assigned to
Springton Lake replacing Bobbie Reed who retired.
2.
Erin Dougherty, Temporary Support Staff II, effective
August 29, 2005, at the rate of $ 12.44 per hour. Ms.
Dougherty is assigned to Media School replacing Jill
Hohenstein who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Dougherty is
being hired pending completion of pre-employment
paperwork.
3.
Virginia Lang, Support Staff II, effective August 29,
2005, at the rate of $12.44 per hour. Ms. Lang is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary replacing Patty
Verna who was reassigned. *NOTE: Ms. Lang is being
hired pending completions of pre-employment
paperwork.
4.
Sharon McClaskey, Secretary I, effective August 4,
2005, at the annual salary of $27,157. Ms. McClaskey
is assigned to Penncrest High School. This is a new position.
5.
Maureen Muzikar, Temporary Support Staff II, effective
August 29, 2005, at the rate of $ 12.44 per hour. Ms.
Muzikar is assigned to Media School replacing Barbara
Harmon who was reassigned. NOTE: Ms. Muzikar is
being hired pending completion of pre-employment
paperwork.
6.
Barbara Protesto, .5 Support Staff I, effective
September 6, 2005, at the rate of $ 10.50 per hour. Ms. Protesto is
assigned to Springton Lake replacing Junita Strowbridge who
resigned. *NOTE: Ms. Protesto is being hired pending completions
of pre-employment paperwork.
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C.
Personnel Addendum
1.
Nominations
b.
2.
Non-Instructional
7.
Kerry Feltner, Facilities Foreman, effective August 25,
2005, at an annual salary of $32,000.00. Mr. Feltner is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary replacing Ivan
Brown who was reassigned. NOTE: Mr. Feltner is being
hired pending completion of pre-employment paperwork
8.
Joel Schupp, Acting Facilities Foreman, effective
August 16, 2005, at an annual salary of $32,000. Mr.
Schupp is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary
replacing Armondo Ragni who was reassigned.
General
a.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Patricia Gildea, Secondary Coordinator, effective during
the 2004-2005 school year, at the rate of $4,000.00.
2.
Louise Lorenz, Elementary Coordinator, effective during
the 2004-2005 school year, at the rate of $4,000.00.
3.
Recommend Board approve the following personnel for
Saturday Detentions at Penncrest effective during the
2005-2006 school year at the rate of $23.53 per hour:
Lorraine Bury
Angela Beaudry
Susan Coates
4.
Felicia Quinzi
Sharon Sweeney
Recommend Board approval to hire the following
personnel to serve as Building Coordinators, effective
August 29, 2005, at the rate of $2,500:
Indian Lane
Language Arts
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Lisa Parkinson
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C.
Personnel Addendum
2.
General
b. Other
1.
Resolved, that the Level 3 Grievance Hearing Decision and
Disposition issued by the School Board’s Hearing Committee
in the grievance of Paul A. Cherniski be approved and that
the grievance be denied for the reasons set forth therein.
(Attachment H in Official Legislative Minutes of August 25, 2005.)
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Stacey Benson, William Montgomery
None
Jeffrey Pettit
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Lease Agreements
2.
Bid Awards
B. General
1.
Change Orders
2.
PlanCon Part K
3.
Smedley Property Agreement of Sale
4.
Dr. Robert F. Sing – Medical Consultation Contract
5.
Dr. Peter N. Christie, D.O. – Medical Consultation Contract
6.
Kate Phelan Williams – Dental Hygiene Services Contract
7.
Mercy Rehab Associates Contract
8.
Dr. Aviele Koffler – Psychology Services & Therapeutic Support Contact
9.
Pediatric Therapeutic Services Contract
10.
Vanguard School Contracts
11.
Timothy School Contract
12.
Elwyn Inc. Contract
13.
Devereux Contract
14.
Alternatives Contracts
15.
Vanguard School Contracts
16.
Mill Creek School Contracts
17.
Child Guidance Resource Centers Contracts
18.
New Hope Academy Settlement Agreement
Mrs. Barbato moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 08
Resolve, that the following bid be awarded in the category listed, such
recommendation being the lowest bid received from a responsible bidder, kind,
quality and materials having been considered.
1.
Lease Agreements – Postage Equipment – Education Center
Resolve, that the School Board approve a five year lease with ITS Mailing
Systems Inc. for a Hasler WJ150 mailing system with a WJS10 10lb.
postage scale in the amount of $2,700.00 per year. Commonwealth Of
Pennsylvania Contract #7490-03.
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A.
Purchasing
2.
Bid Awards
Further resolve, that the following bids be ratified in the categories listed,
such recommendation being the lowest bid received from a responsible
bidder, kind, quality and materials having been considered.
Bituminous Concrete Paving Repair and Resurfacing – SLMS
Account Code
37-4600-113-00-51-000-450
Gessler Construction Co., Inc
$63,440.00
Gymnasium Bleacher Motorization - PCHS
Account Code
33-4600-136-00-82-000-430
Manufacturers Applied Renovations Systems, Inc.
B.
$55,000.00
General
1.
Change Orders
Further resolve, that the Board ratify the following change orders:
Dolan Mechanical Inc. - Springton Lake Middle School
1. Mechanical and electrical equipment replacement for additional work
with the cross connection at the cafeteria air handling unit in an
amount of $721.91.
2. Clean and re-install the existing main penthouse shut-off ball valves in
an amount of $3,519.01.
Excel Roofing Corporation - Penncrest High School
Remove and reset existing brick bulges at both corners of roof area #26
and rebuild existing brick area above doorway shelf angle @ roof area
#26, in the amount of $3,440.00.
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B.
General
2.
PlanCon Part K – Project Refinancing
Further resolve, that the Board acknowledge receipt from Department of
Education, of PlanCon Park K, Project Refinancing for the Issuance of
General Obligation Bonds Series of 2004 to Refund General Obligation
Bonds, Series of 1993 (Lease #931563) and to Fund Capital Projects
(Non-reimbursable). The amount financed is $8,900.00 (Lease #041563).
(See Attachment C in Official Legislative Minutes of August 25, 2005)
3.
Smedley Property Agreement of Sale
Further resolve, that the Board ratify their decision to move ahead with the
purchase of the Smedley property in accordance with the Agreement of
Sale between the Smedley Group and the School District.
4.
Dr. Robert F. Sing – Medical Consultation Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
Dr. Robert F. Sing, D.O. for 2005-2006 school year in the amount of
$24,833.
5.
Dr. Peter N. Christie, D.O. – Medical Consultation Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
Dr. Peter N. Christie, D.O. for 2005-2006 school year in the amount not to
exceed $17,726.
6.
Kate Phelan Williams – Dental Hygiene Services Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with
Kate Phelan Williams, RDH for 2005-2006 school year in the amount not
to exceed $2,000.
7.
Mercy Rehab Associates Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Mercy Rehab
Associates for 2005-2006 school year in the amount not to exceed
$40,000.
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B.
General
8.
Dr. Aviele Koffler – Psychology Services & Therapeutic Support Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Dr. Aviele Koffler
for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount not to exceed $60,000.
9.
Pediatric Therapeutic Services Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Pediatric
Therapeutic Services (PTS) for Extended School Year (ESY) in the
amount of $64 per hour.
10.
Vanguard School Contracts
Further resolve, that the Board approve three contracts with the Vanguard
School for Extended School Year (ESY) in the amount of $5,324.40 for
two and $7,624.40 for the third.
11.
Timothy School Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with the Timothy
School for Extended School Year (ESY) in the amount of $3,200.
12.
Elwyn Inc. Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Elwyn, Inc. for
Extended School Year (ESY) in the amount of $5,780.
13.
Devereux Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Devereux for
Extended School Year (ESY) in the amount estimated at $18,000.
estimated not to exceed $18,000.
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Alternatives Contracts
Further resolve, that the Board approve two contracts with Alternatives for
the 2005-2006 school year in the amount of $23,450.70 each.
15.
Vanguard School Contracts
Further resolve, that the Board approve two contracts with the Vanguard
School for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount of $35,000 each.
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B.
General
16.
Mill Creek School Contracts
Further resolve, that the Board approve three contracts with the Mill Creek
School for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount of $30,150 each.
17.
Child Guidance Resource Centers Contracts
Further resolve, that the Board approve two contracts with Child Guidance
Resource Centers for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount of $24,000
each.
18.
New Hope Academy Settlement Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve a settlement agreement which will
include tuition to New Hope Academy.
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Stacey Benson, William Montgomery,
Jeffrey Pettit
None
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C.
D.
Financials for April and May 2005
Bill lists for June, July, and August 2005
Mr. Pettit moved and Mrs. Boston Jones seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 09
Financials Reports
May
May
May
May
April
May
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Detail Revenue Status Report
Food Service Report
Food Service Report
Bill Lists
July
August
July
August
July
August
July
August
July
July
August
June
July
June
July
August
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
General Fund Bill List
General Fund Bill List
Capital Fund Bill List
Capital Fund Bill List
Master Capital Improvement Phase III
Master Capital Improvement Phase III
Future Funding 1993 Bond Issue
Future Funding 1993 Bond Issue
Bond Series 2003 Bill List
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
Imprest Fund Bill List
Food Service Bill List
Food Service Bill List
$2,415,979.83
$ 405,778.90
$ 25,471.33
$ 173,333.74
$
865.00
$
880.00
$
562.88
$ 10,068.00
$ 17,573.94
$ 38,075.06
$ 268,681.16
$ 180,522.08
$
4,566.58
$
200.00
$
3,350.36
$ 59,924.24
$3,605,833.10
The aforegoing resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES
NAYS:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Laura Boston Jones,
Thomas Shoemaker, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit
William Montgomery
None
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XI.
Adjournment
Mr. Shoemaker moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2005-2006 - 10
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, Stacey Benson, Jeffrey Pettit
William Montgomery
None
__________________________
Donna Rottenberk
Acting Board Secretary for
Sharon A. Learn
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Addendum
III.
Educational Presentations
B.
Envirothon Team Recognition
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.
Background
The mission of the Canon Envirothon is to develop
knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated citizens who are
willing to work towards achieving and maintaining a natural
balance between the quality of life and the quality of the
environment. The Envirothon is designed to give students an
opportunity to acquire and demonstrate knowledge of
environmental resources and their connection to each other
and human activities. The students are challenged in the
areas of aquatic ecology, forestry, soil and land use, wildlife,
and current environmental issues. The Penncrest team won
out over 60 teams from the U.S. and Canada who
participated in this year's event.
The Penncrest team members were also champions of the
Pennsylvania State Envirothon which was held in May at
Bloomsburg University in Montour County. High school
students from 64 Pennsylvania counties participated in this
year's state competition.
Team members are Joe Walker, Aimee Davis, Michelle
Henry, Emily Moberg, and Vic Janmey. Each student won a
scholarship
in
the
amount
of
$5,000.
C.
Pep Grant
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.
Background
The purpose of the PEP grant is “to initiate, expand, or
improve physical education programs in order to help
students make progress toward meeting State standards for
physical education.”
The grant builds on a new
conceptualization of Physical Education which involves a
fitness-based approach with a focus on individual
performance and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The
grant will purchase fitness equipment; assessment
equipment, such as heart monitors and the Tri-Fit system,
which will provide ongoing data to students about their levels
of fitness, their cardiovascular health, ability to stretch, and
strength; a management system; an educational internet
component entitled The Wellness Center; and professional
development to help teachers make the most of the new
curriculum and equipment.
SCHOOL REPORTS – SEPTEMBER 2005
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Classroom teachers at Glenwood meet weekly in grade-level planning meetings.
During the first weeks of school, Glenwood teachers assessed math skills at each
grade level. The results of the math inventory tests will be used to differentiate
instruction to meet student needs. Teachers also mapped curriculum for the year,
worked out schedules with special education teachers, and planned for Back-toSchool Nights.
The Prosocial Program at Glenwood, which resulted in our school rules, student
surveys, and development of Glenwood’s own anti-bullying initiative, was rolled out
with a student-made video.
In the primary classrooms, teachers began instruction with the Project Read phonics
materials. Reading teacher Tracey Fritch and parent volunteer Amy Rosenberg
organized Glenwood’s leveled bookroom and prepared to coordinate its resources
with the 100 Book Challenge materials.
Teachers Jeffrey Davies, Charles Keeler, Rachael Pinsley, and Kate Robinson have
begun Readers’ Workshops in their third-grade classes. At a summer Flex workshop,
the teachers planned this instructional component to assess student reading and
provide materials, strategies, and skills at students’ reading levels.
Being a new student can be a little frightening, so guidance counselor Jennifer
Masterson, who is new to Glenwood herself, met with new students to check on how
they are doing and address any questions or concerns.
After reading health and nutrition literature, physical education teacher Patti Jackson,
school nurse Debbie Taylor, and principal Mary Ellen Goldfarb decided to make some
changes to schedules, school practices, and teacher rewards to promote well being.
Health lessons will stress the importance of good nutrition and exercise, including
snacks from home that are healthy; teacher rewards will not include candy; and
students have recess before lunch, providing more settled time to eat and digest food.
Art teacher Keith Sharp continued his interdisciplinary approach to art, featuring social
studies and writing skills. Fourth graders learned about Alma Thomas, an African-
American artist from Washington, D.C., who lived from 1891-1978. She is known for
creating large abstract paintings that capture the light, patterns, and colors of what she
saw in her garden. Students created a watercolor painting using two analogous colors
(colors side-by-side on the color wheel). Students painted three big stripes of line and
then used tempera paint to paint dots of color over top the watercolor in two
complimentary colors (opposite one another on the color wheel). In a reflection book
that they will use throughout the year, students wrote in their responses including a
small biography of the artist.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The school year opened flawlessly at Indian Lane as we welcomed 505 students. We
had 45 new students (mostly in first grade) who all seemed happy and right at home.
Our new teachers, Wendy Barton and Tracy Hatton, have made a positive impact on
our staff.
Mrs. Venuto’s fifth grade class will be conducting an author study on Jerry Spinelli,
author of several books, including Maniac Magee. The students will keep response
journals and communicate back and forth with the teacher. The students will also
keep Writer’s Notebooks where they put down all their thoughts about any topic of
interest. These then serve as starters for writing projects they may have later.
Several teachers will be team-teaching and sharing students this year. Students will
experience different teachers in Kindergarten, third, fourth, and fifth grades. This
allows the teachers to focus their skills and time more effectively, as well as giving the
students an opportunity to work a different teaching style and personality.
Every teacher at Indian Lane has general information about their classroom on the
new website. Terry Haskell, Instructional Technology Coordinator, has worked
tirelessly to get our teachers comfortable with this project.
Students in grades K & 1 attended an assembly on school bus safety, sponsored by
the PTG. The children loved the use of puppets to teach an important lesson about
getting to and from school safely.
We changed around our lunch times this year. Fourth and fifth grades eat first, at
11:25, followed by the first grade at 12:05, followed by second and third grades at
12:40. This allowed our younger students to have longer mornings for instruction.
Third grade students were randomly assigned to interview a peer about themselves,
family history, personal likes and dislikes. The students then wrote something about
which they wanted the class to know. On a related matter, one third grader, upon
leaving the library, started to go to the second grade hall instead of downstairs! Old
habits die hard.
The Indian Lane PTG received the grant check from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in early September. A local Eagle Scout is currently installing engraved
pavers and eight benches on the play ground area.
The Indian Lane Student Council will be electing officers soon. In addition, a parent
volunteer will be assisting members of the council in operating a school store. The
store will sell pencils, pens, notebooks, and paper.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The opening of school went extremely well. We had a well attended new family
orientation on the evening of August 30, a very busy Open House on September 2,
kindergarten orientation, a “Boo Hoo Breakfast” hosted by the P.T.G. for kindergarten
parents who were dropping their children off for a first day of school, and a visit from
“Mother Goose” for our primary students. The atmosphere on the opening days was
positive and enthusiastic.
We have a wonderful new P.T.G. board. They have great ideas; many of which have
already been implemented. Our P.T.G. presidents attended the New Parent
Orientation and asked for names of new families who wished to be paired with a
“Media mentor.” The P.T.G. then matched these new families with families who are
familiar with our school. The mentors will serve as a parent resource. Buddy families
may arrange to meet at a school event or, perhaps, they will just have occasional
phone contact. Situating new families and making them feel part of our school
community is a top priority.
Primary grade teachers and special education teachers gleaned a lot of helpful
information from their work with reading consultant, Helen Conahan-Detry. We are
looking for ways to differentiate reading instruction more effectively and to reach the
“intensive” children sooner. The new reading initiatives are very exciting. Our
kindergarten teachers also worked with Ridley teacher Linda McBride on ways to
differentiate instruction in kindergarten. We shared with parents our desire to make
the kindergarten program a little more academic. We have an acute awareness that
the length of the kindergarten day necessitates focus. Parents were very receptive to
the proposed “tweaking” of our kindergarten day.
Backpacks, school supplies, and certificates for shoes were distributed to about 25 of
our neediest students. Thank you to Bernadette Dacanay, our home and school
visitor, Commerce Bank, The Office of the D.A., and Media Presbyterian Church for
their generosity.
Several of our teachers are hosting student teachers at this time. West Chester
University, Temple and The University of the Arts are currently represented.
Our Back-to-School Night is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13. We like to have
Back-to-School Night early so that our parents can be fully informed about the
instructional program. Some changes in staff, schedules, etc. have already been
shared via Principal’s Notes and the new web site.
Fourth grade teacher Sue Williamson is organizing our Hurricane Katrina Relief
Collection. We will be partnering with Commerce Bank who will match our
contributions. We are asking the students to bring in their spare change between now
and Halloween. Rather than distribute UNICEF boxes this year, we will ask the
children to “Trick or Treat” for Katrina relief.
We realize that we are very fortunate and would like to thank the school board and
administration for supporting us as we begin another successful school year.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
First and Second Grade:
The first and second grade teachers used some summer workshop time to organize
the new 100 Book Challenge materials. We all look forward to being trained with the
new program and to implementing it this fall. It is wonderful to have on-level books to
use with our students to foster independent reading practice.
Third Grade:
The third grade is going to begin our unit on the solar system in September. We will
be visiting the Franklin Institute in correlation with the unit and seeing a show in the
planetarium there. The unit is cross-curricular in nature and will involve hands-on
activities for the students. The students will begin the year using the science lab, a
first for third graders.
Fifth Grade:
The two fifth grade teachers at Rose Tree will be changing classes as usual this year,
but they are starting the year with some important study skills lessons. Mrs. Mitchell is
focusing on organization and homework with lessons like "The 23 Greatest Homework
Excuses" and "What to do When You Don't Know What to do." Mrs. VanZant is
providing students with a writer's toolbox of skills, including revision, with lessons
about "Having a Writing Conference with Yourself" and "The Praise/Question/Polish
Method of Peer Conferencing." Once these concepts are learned, they will help
students throughout the year.
Art Department Happenings:
Tying in with their unit of study in science on plant classification, fifth grade students
drew sunflowers in art class with Mr. Sharp in a sketch book that they will use
throughout the year. Students were asked to draw a picture of a sunflower from what
they can recall a sunflower to look like. When finished, they compared their sunflowers
and found that most students drew the basic flower with petals, a stem, and two
leaves. Students were asked if there was something that could have done to improve
their pictures. Students agreed that looking at a real sunflower or a picture of one
would have helped greatly. Next, students were given a square of paper and a square
photo of part of a sunflower. Students drew the sunflower by looking back and forth
between their drawing and the square. Having both the photo and their drawing paper
the same size and shape made drawing more easily. They then glued their square to
a larger sheet of paper. Students were given a larger photo that showed the entire
sunflower as well as the stalk and leaves. Students used the square drawing as a
beginning for the larger drawing. When finished, students went back to their sketch
book and drew a sunflower next to the first picture by looking off of the photograph.
Library Happenings:
The Rose Tree library is back in full swing! We are taking full advantage of our new
45 minute classes. In the lower grades we are doing an author study of picture book
writer and illustrator David Shannon. Fifth grade is reading The Lion, the Witch, and
the Wardrobe and doing related research activities in anticipation of the movie that will
be released in December. We are looking forward to a great year!
AGP Happenings:
Fourth grade AGP students are going to the Renaissance Faire this October. This trip
is part of the Middle Ages unit. Students will dress the part, watch a human chess
game, cheer knights on and possibly meet the Queen!
Project Read:
Rose Tree Elementary K-2 Teachers, Reading Specialist and our IST Teacher were
busy at the beginning of the school year with Project Read Phonology Program
training. This new program to be implemented in our primary classrooms will help us
to meet the needs of our beginning and struggling readers. The Project Read
Phonology Program is a basic decoding approach based on systematic phonics using
multi-sensory strategies and materials delivered through direct, concept teaching. The
sequence of concepts and skills progresses from the simplest to the most complex.
The reading-decoding curriculum is basic, explicit Phonics starting with phonemic
awareness, proceeding to sound/symbol correspondence, syllabication, and ultimately
to context. Targeted for primary students, but can be applied to any age person at a
beginning level in decoding our written language.
Our staff is excited and optimistic about the new reading program which will help to
balance our current language arts program and help us meet the literacy needs of our
students.
Guidance Office:
During the month of September, Jessica Hilden has been working on getting Marty
Stevens’ guidance program up and running while he is on Family Leave. The
Breakfast Club began the first day of school. Her next priorities are Special K, a fifth
grade service club, due to get started by the end of the month. In addition, she
arranged to have lunch with each of our 28 new students in grades 1-5 during the
second week of school.
Physical Education:
For the month of September, all grades will be learning to play cooperative games and
practice working together as a class. First and second grade will then be focusing on
special awareness, pathways, and locomotor movements. Third, fourth and fifth grade
will be participating in the Presidential Fitness Testing which consists of curl-ups,
push-ups, sit & reach, pull-ups or flexed arm hang, and the ½ mile run.
Math Coach:
Christine Sommer reports that she is very happy to be in the Rose Tree Media School
District as the new Elementary Math Coach. She will be working with third, fourth and
fifth grade students from Rose Tree, Indian Lane, and Glenwood on basic math skills,
problem solving techniques, and PSSA strategies.
Music:
All students in grades 3-5 are busy selecting music enrichment activities for the school
year. Opportunities include Choraliers (Special Chorus), 4th & 5th grade Recorder
Ensemble, 5th Grade Handchime choirs and 3rd Grade Music Computer Club, all of
which will be in full swing by the end of September.
Rose Tree Breakfast Club:
The Rose Tree Breakfast Club is back for another year! Breakfast Club is coordinated
by Kathy Johnson and Marty Stevens/Jessica Hilden and supported by the PTG,
administration, faculty, and staff. Each morning any student may come to breakfast
club for good food and conversation. Breakfast Club serves cereals, juices, pop tarts,
granola bars, yogurt, and bagels. This is the 10th year the Breakfast Club has served
the students of Rose Tree Elementary School.
White Horse Village Partnership:
Once again Rose Tree Elementary School will host a breakfast on September 30 for
the White Horse Village residents who volunteer their time to work with students and
teachers throughout the school year. We thank them for enriching our students’
school experience and maintaining this wonderful partnership!
Back to School Night:
“Back to School Night” was held on September 15. Many parents are expected to
attend to meet their children’s teachers and learn all about the exciting and
challenging standards-based programs offered at each grade level. Teachers will take
this opportunity to share their high expectations for students and their love of teaching.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
The guidance department started their guidance groups. Each grade level is offering
at least 5 group topics for students to select from. We are still taking permission
forms for participation in the groups. A guidance lesson will be taught at each grade
level this marking period. Counselors will go into each Language Arts classroom and
present a lesson from the curriculum. These lessons are based on the developmental
level of the grade level taught and are designed to meet the social and emotional
needs of the students.
The guidance department is also in the process of updating its web-page so that
group forms and other information is more readily available to parents and students
The eighth grade AGP students took a field trip to Dressage at Devon. This trip
directly relates to the study of the Middle Ages and Renaissance in social studies and
to the reading of The Crystal Cave in Language Arts.
Special education classes got off to a great start. Language Arts classes are preparing
summer reading projects. This year, all SLMS special education teachers are
participating in a reading initiative. A reading consultant will be visiting classrooms
and working closely with us. All sixth grade students will be participating in the
upcoming Paradise Farms trips with their respective regular education teams.
Grade eight students are beginning the year by examining works of art including
paintings by Leonardo da Vinci and Piet Mondrian with a focus on composition.
Students will then use the elements and principles of design to create a dynamic
abstract composition. Creative thinking skills will be required since students are limited
to no more than the use of three shapes. Students will read from their art text book to
assess their use of balance, pattern, variety and emphasis. Grade seven students will
read from their art text about common subjects and themes for artworks including
portraiture. Students will look at portraits painting by Leonardo da Vince, Ben Shahn,
Vincent van Gogh and Andrew Wyeth to see different styles and creative approached.
Students will then make a close up drawing of character wearing glasses creatively
telling a story by the reflection in the glasses. Students will use color as they learn how
to create shaded areas. Grade six students will be introduced to composition by some
reading in their art text and by looking at paintings by the artists Edward Charlemont
and Ernst Kirchner to see how artists arrange their art work. Students will then draw
leaf shapes on paper incorporating the principles of design including balance, pattern,
and variety. Students will learn to blend oil pastels and create watercolor washes in
the mixed medium work of art.
In Mrs. Prior’s Art Class all students have begun creating art that lets us know
something about them. Sixth grade students have begun “My Journey to Middle
School” drawings. They are utilizing various techniques including one point
perspective to create space. Seventh grade students are learning about African
American artist Romare Bearden who utilized collage as a medium. They will create
their own decorative papers, collect materials from magazines, use the digital camera,
and create a “Me, Myself, and I” memory collage.
We are off to an energetic beginning in Mrs. Going’s art room! Eighth grade students
are beginning the year with either Pop Art and a study of the 50’s / 60’s movement in
the art world focusing on a popular or recognizable image, or, a study of the painting
and cut-outs of 20th Century artist, Henri Matisse. All students must get the ground
work of design information reviewing Elements and Principles of Design! The
organization of the composition and understanding vocabulary and concept is basic.
Students will continue with personal expression in their written assessments of each
assignment. Seventh graders are jumping in with both feet and the production of their
Design Fish is moving well. All students must begin with the review of the Elements of
Design and an introduction to some of the Principles of Design. “The Elements are the
puzzle pieces and the Principles are how you arrange the puzzle,” so our text, A
Global Pursuit, tells us! A reading and written assessment will follow at the conclusion
of the assignment. 6th graders are full of enthusiasm and going full force into the first
assignment! Students will begin with a drawing of a familiar object…..their shoe! Each
shoe will house an example of each of the Elements of Design as a beginning point to
the introduction of design concepts. The Elements of Design will be a primary focus
for their beginning work and all through the year! A reading from the text and a written
assessment will follow this project! Art Club will begin October 12, for all grades and
meet Wednesday’s from 3:00-4:00 in Mrs. Going’s room.
Students in seventh grade Language Arts are responding to the literature they read
this summer in a variety of formats. Teachers are using story maps, story block,
friendly letters, and a variety of other formats to assess reading comprehension.
Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students in the Enhanced Language Arts program at
Springton will be participating in a variety of cross-grade activities this year thanks to
their brand new digs - right next door to one another. Mr. Tolomeo, Mrs. Sangillo, and
Ms. Stephens, who coordinate the gifted program at the middle school, all moved into
their new classrooms - Rooms 231 and 232 - with the hopes of getting their classes
together on a more frequent basis. With the environment as their theme again this
year, a number of activities are planned to create more of a community of learners.
The students will also be able to consult more frequently on their independent topics,
which is the hallmark of the middle school program.
Springton Lake social studies teachers will be teaching lessons on the U.S.
Constitution. The federal government has declared that every year on September 17,
all students will have lessons on the Constitution. The eighth grade students had an
opportunity to share with their fellow classmates interesting facts about their particular
heritage. They are also investigating the scientific methods and tools used by
archeologists to study ancient sites. One site we are examining is Ur in Ancient
Mesopotamia, currently Iraq. They will also look at Stonehenge in England. In
September and October they will begin our studies of Mesopotamia and Egypt. On
October 12, the eighth grade will be going to the Renaissance Faire to immerse
students in Renaissance life. We cover the European Renaissance in the spring, but
since the fair opens in the summer and closes in late October we attend it now.
Mrs. Lamont's classes were given an open ended question on Statistics and Data
Analysis paralleling Math Anchor #5: Data Analysis and Probability. This will aid
students in understanding how the new PSSA open ended questions are written and
scored. Students will be required to answer a similar question at the completion of the
unit. Mrs. Lamont is also using technology to introduce her eighth grade students to
Statistics and Data Analysis. The sixth grade math students are working on
differentiated instruction. The sixth grade math teachers are researching and
eventually will implement differentiated instruction into some of their lessons. The
seventh and eighth grade math teachers will be working on creating PSSA openended questions that address the five math anchors and will also work on making sure
that as a department they are consistent with the format and the language they use to
teach students how to answer PSSA open-ended questions.
The French classes will be participating in the annual essay and poster contests to
celebrate National French Week. The contest is sponsored by the PA American
Association of Teachers of French (AATF). SLMS has had winners in both categories
in the past 3 years. The theme this year is “Our Francophone Heritage in the U.S/
Notre Patrimoine Francophone aux USA".
Parents became students as they walked the roster of their children at our Back to
School Nights. Sixth grade parents attended on Thursday, Sept 8. Seventh and
eighth grade parents attended on Wednesday, Sept 21. Parents were encouraged to
stop in the library and sign up for the e-mail distribution program. Parents from all
grades enjoyed the experience. The Back to School Night for Special Areas will be
held on Monday, Sept. 26.
Student Leadership Forum is selling tee-shirts for $10.00 each and will donate all
proceeds to the American Red Cross to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The
students who purchase the shirts will be invited to a "Read-in" from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00
p.m. where they will read in the gymnasium on Thursday, September 29. Snacks will
be provided. SLF will also host a change drive during all lunches for one week. All
change collected will be counted at Commerce Bank and Commerce has agreed to
match our donation to the American Red Cross.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
On Friday, Sept. 16, the football team will play Conestoga at home. Before the game
at 7:20 p.m. "Scholar Athlete Awards" were presented to sophomore, junior, and
senior athletes who during the Spring 2005 sports season had the highest 3 G.P.A.'s.
We will also be recognizing any returning student who was honored as an all central
league or all county athlete.
World Language Spanish Exchange Program - From September 9 through October 1,
Penncrest will be hosting 22 students from the town of Tavernes de la Balldigna, in
Spain. The students will be accompanied by three teachers including Sr. Juan Melo,
who chaperoned a group to Penncrest students during our last exchange several
years ago. The students attend the 3 Collegio Jaime el Just. While at Penncrest,
each student will be hosted by a Penncrest family. In the spring, the host partners will
travel to Spain where they will be received by their "Spanish" families. On September
19, the host families and World Language Department will sponsor a covered dish
"Thanksgiving" dinner, with all of the traditional American holiday trimmings, in the
Penncrest cafeteria. Penncrest teachers Mrs. Linda Berkowitz, Mrs. Lisa Weikel, and
Mrs. Chrissie Penning have coordinated the program. Each day the students will
participate in school activities as well as field trips which have been arranged by Mrs.
Gail Diksa, World Language Department Coordinator.
Cheerleaders: The Penncrest High School Varsity Cheerleaders placed second in the
Camp Championships at Trails End.
Penncrest High School’s Back-to-School Dance - The sophomore class sponsored a
Back-To-School dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets were sold for $7.00. One dollar
for each ticket sold was donated to relief efforts for victims of hurricane Katrina.
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:
September 6, 2005
RE:
August 30, 2005, Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Veronica Barbato, Stacey Benson, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy
Mackrides, Bill Montgomery, Jeff Pettit, Tom Shoemaker
Also in Attendance: Jacque Baker, Meg Barney, Susan Golder, Beth Guminney, Dave
Heckman, Denise Kerr, Tonya Melchior, Steve Taylor
Overview of Key Elementary Initiatives
Dr. Golder reviewed the top ten elementary initiatives for the 2005 – 2006 school year.
Included among them are:
Project Read
Primary Reading: Houghton-Mifflin
K-5 Writing Program
Dibels
MAP: New Benchmark Assessments
100 Book Challenge
Elementary Math Tutoring
Revised Progress Reports
Data Analysis for Differentiation
Focused Supervisory Options
Carol M. White Physical Education Program Grant
Springton Lake Middle School teachers Jacque Baker and Tonya Melchior reported on 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. According to the federal guidelines, the purpose of the PEP grant is “to initiate,
expand, or improve physical education programs. . .in order to help students make progress
toward meeting State standards for physical education.” The needs assessment that
motivated the authors revealed that 58% of RTM students in grades 3-12 could not reach the
National Level on routine fitness tests, that approximately 30% of 7th and 8th graders were
identified as overweight or obese, and that a high percentage of children in the Delaware
County area experience poor health and do not get sufficient exercise.
The grant builds on a new conceptualization of Physical Education embedded in the Spark
curriculum (elementary) and the Propel curriculum (secondary): a fitness-based approach with
a focus on individual performance and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The Propel
curriculum for the middle and high schools relies on circuit training to achieve its objectives.
These curricula will enhance existing RTM curricula for Physical Education. To actualize these
new aspects of the curriculum, funds from the grant will purchase about $217,000 of fitness
equipment that will be used by students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Also, about $98,000 will go towards assessment equipment, such as heart monitors and the
Tri-Fit system, which will provide ongoing data to students about their levels of fitness, their
cardiovascular health, ability to stretch, and strength. The assessment package also includes
a management system called PE Manager and an educational internet component entitled The
Wellness Center, where students and parents can learn about fitness and healthy lifestyles.
With a great deal of new equipment, it will be essential to have professional development for
all the district’s Physical Education teachers, and the grant provides over $25,000 for
professional development to train teachers in all aspects of the curriculum, the fitness
equipment, and the assessment equipment. Other expenditures of the grant include books
and curriculum materials ($3,000), indirect costs ($10,600), and travel to national conferences
for RTM teachers and travel for consultants to come to the district to train our teachers
($23,000). Matching funds required by the grant will pay a portion of the Project Director’s (Dr.
Taylor’s) salary and benefits and pay for substitutes when RTM teachers attend some
professional development sessions. The grant also promotes an extensive use of current
technology: heart monitors, the Tri-Fit system, laptop computers, and portable handheld PC
companions.
Assessment of students’ progress and teachers’ knowledge of various elements of the
curriculum and equipment will be coordinated by Dr. Stanley Cramer, an external consultant
whose services will be funded by the grant. Tonya Melchior will be provided .2 of release time
to coordinate grant services, and Steve Taylor will serve as Project Director.
Management Services Department
TO:
Members of the School Board
Denise C. Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Sharon A. Learn, Chief Operations Officer
DATE:
September 9, 2005
RE:
September 6, 2005 Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson, William Campbell
In Attendance: Bill Campbell, Tom Shoemaker, Nancy Fronduti, Laura Boston Jones,
Nancy Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Stacey Benson, Jeff Pettit
Also in attendance: Dr. Denise C. Kerr, Superintendent, Sharon A. Learn, Chief
Operations Officer and Harry W. Protzmann, Director of Maintenance and Operations
1.
2005 – 2006 Budget
2005-06 Accountability Block Grant expenditures, in the amount of
$ 92,140.00, were not included in the General Fund Budget as approved on June
23, 2005. A budgetary transfer is in order.
ACTION: The budgetary transfer will be prepared and presented at the October
11, 2005, Finance Committee Meeting and will be placed on the October 2005
Legislative Agenda.
2.
Cost of Utilities
a.
The cost of utilities and fuel has made headlines in the news media.
Rose Tree Media School District, though the Joint Purchasing Board has
locked in the cost of heating oil, gasoline and diesel fuel for the 2005 –
2006 fiscal year. The natural gas contract is up at the end of this month.
b.
`
Harry Protzmann reviewed an analysis prepared by Provident showing
how much the District spent on natural gas and oil as opposed to what the
charges would have been with either rate class offered by PECO Energy.
The analysis includes the differential on a BTU basis, the cost of natural
gas vs. oil during the 2004 – 2005 heating season.
2003-2004
DCIU Bid No. 2 Oil
Natural Gas Equivalent
PECO Interruptible Service
Transportation Gas
$0.9506/gal
$7.00/mcf
$7.40/mcf
$6.00/mcf
2004-2005
DCIU Bid No. 2 Oil
Natural Gas Equivalent
Transportation Gas
$0.9774/gal
$7.20/mcf
$10.00/mcf
2005-2006
DCIU Bid No. 2 Oil
Natural Gas Equivalent
Transportation Gas
$1.5738/gal
$11.50/mcf
$14.00/mcf
FOLLOW UP:
1.
The Committee requested a report on the cost of heating vs.
2004–2005 budget by building. Mr. Protzmann will prepare the
report.
2.
The Committee asked the Administration to educate the faculty and
staff on the cost of utilities. In an effort to increase sensitivity to the
high cost of utilities, Dr. Kerr and the principals will develop an
energy conservation incentive program.
3.
The Committee also requested a transportation update from Jim
Czyz, Transportation Director.
Specifically, the Committee
requested school bus loading (number of students anticipated) vs.
actual ridership. Ridership is documented each day by the school
bus drivers.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be on October 11, 2005
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
308 N. Olive Street
Media, PA 19063
TO:
Members of the School Board
Denise C. Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Sharon A. Learn, Chief Operations Officer
DATE:
September 2, 2005
RE:
September 6, 2005 Operations Committee Agenda
Chairperson, Thomas Shoemaker
________________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: Bill Campbell, Tom Shoemaker, Nancy Fronduti, Laura Boston Jones, Nancy
Mackrides, Veronica Barbato, Stacey Benson, Jeff Pettit
Also in attendance:
1.
Dr. Denise C. Kerr, Superintendent
2.
Sharon A. Learn, Chief Operations Officer
3.
Harry W. Protzmann, Director of Maintenance and Operations
___________________________________________________________________________
Education Center - Special Project Team Proposal
In order to complete capital improvements utilizing district staff rather than bidding and paying
prevailing wages, the administration recommends creating a special project team. The team
would focus on correcting the environmental concerns in the Education Center. The money for
this proposal is in capital funds. There are 48 areas to be renovated. Each area will take
approximately three weeks to renovate. 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.
ACTION:
(1)
(2)
The waiver from mandate will be on the September Legislative Agenda.
The Special Projects Team concept will be on the October Legislative
Agenda.
(3)
The Committee approved Mr. Protzmann’s request to engage a firm, in an
amount not to exceed $20,000, to prepare a feasibility study which will
determine the needs of an Education Center. The feasibility study
agreement will be a Legislative Agenda.
FOLLOW UP:
(1) The Committee requested copies of Education Center environmental
studies. The Committee suggested the administration review the old feasibility study prepared
for the current Education Center.
The next Operations Committee meeting will be October 11, 2005
Anne D.Callahan
Director of Human Resources
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
TO:
Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent of Schools
FROM:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
DATE:
September 9, 2005
SUBJECT:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – September 6, 2005
Board Members in Attendance: Laura Boston-Jones, Chairperson, T. Shoemaker, J.
Pettit, N. Fronduti, W. Campbell, N. Mackrides, N. Benson, V. Barbato
1.
Items for Action at Legislative Meeting
Mrs. Callahan presented the items to be considered for approval at the Legislative
Meeting on September 22, 2005. Additional items will be added prior to
September 16, 2005.
Action: All items will be presented to the Board of School Directors for a vote at
the meeting on September 22, 2005.
2.
Administrative Salary Study
A recommendation was made to proceed with an administrative salary study to be
conducted by Educational Management Services. The study will be conducted
between September and December of 2005 with a report made to the Board of
School Directors during early December. The cost of the study is $13,400.
Mr. Campbell requested modifications to the scope of the study. Other committee
members concurred. EMS was contacted and will make the requested changes
without additional charge.
Action: The proposal will be presented to the Board of School Directors for a vote
at the Legislative Meeting on September 22, 2005.
3.
Executive Session
An executive session was held to discuss matters of personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on October 18, 2005, at
7:00 PM in the Education Center Board Room.
PUPIL SERVICES
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Dr. Denise Kerr, Superintendent
FROM:
Dr. Valerie Burnett, Director of Pupil Services
DATE:
August 31, 2005
RE:
August 30, 2005 Pupil Services Committee Minutes
Chairperson, Veronica Barbato
In Attendance:
Nancy Fronduti, Veronica Barbato, Stacy Benson, Jeff Pettit, Bill
Montgomery, Tom Shoemaker, Nancy Mackrides
Also in Attendance:
1.
Dr. Denise Kerr, Dr. Burnett
Student Forum
No Report
2.
Policy 226- School District Searches
Following a brief video presentation by Interquest Canine Services, the Board reviewed
revised policy 226 that would authorize canine searches of lockers and student parking
areas. Following a clean sweep of empty lockers, parent information sessions, student
assemblies, and community notification, random unannounced searches will be
conducted contingent on policy approval at Springton Lake Middle School and
Penncrest High School.
Recommendations for wording clarification and consistent language were discussed.
With the incorporated changes, it was recommended the policy be sent for first read
during the September Legislative 2005 agenda.
ACTION:
3.
First Read for revised Policy 226 will be on the September 2005
Legislative agenda. Attachment 2.
Overnight Trips:
a.
ACDA Choral Festival
Two Penncrest students were selected to participate in an auditioned choir of
200 of the finest vocalist from a 12 state region. The trip will include the two
students and choral director traveling to New York City from February 15-18,
2006. The cost to the District is $2,400.00 for entry fees, accommodations, meals
and travel.
ACTION:
4.
Approval of this trip will be on the September 2005 Legislative
agenda.
Contracts:
a.
Ann Haslanger for 2005-2006 in the amount of $35,057 to provide Student
Assistance Program coordination at Penncrest High School.
Ann Haslanger provides the coordination of the Student Assistance Program
(SAP) at Penncrest High School including data management, suicide
assessments, drug and alcohol assessments and referrals.
ACTION: Approval of this contract will be on the September 2005 Legislative
agenda.
b.
Bryn Mawr College School Psychology Intern $7,000.00
The district provides a stipend for a school psychology intern who works part time
for the district through out the 2005-2006 school year. The intern will conduct
evaluations and work individually with students under the supervision of Dr.
DiMarino-Linnen.
Approval of this contract will be on the September 2005
ACTION:
Legislative agenda.
c.
Temple University School Psychology Intern $11,000.00
The district provides a stipend for a school psychology intern who works full time
for the district throughout the 2005-2006 school year. The intern will conduct
evaluations and work individually with students under the supervision of Dr.
DiMarino-Linnen.
ACTION: Approval of this contract will be on the September 2005
Legislative agenda.
The next Pupil Services Meeting will be on October 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
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
TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Denise C. Kerr, Ed. D., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden, Director of Technology and Information Science
Date:
September 12, 2005
Subject: August 30, 2005, Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Mackrides
Members in attendance: Nancy Fronduti, Stacey Benson, Tom Shoemaker, Jeff Pettit, Veronica
Barbato, Bill Montgomery, Nancy Mackrides
Also in attendance: Denise Kerr, Patti Linden, Ron Harris, Kim McCann-Roller, Anthony Lombardo,
Mack Johnson, Valerie Burnett, Meg Barney, Matt Noggle.
Introduction of New Department – Patti Linden
The new Department of Technology and Information Science now includes Dr. Anthony Lombardo as
the Assessment and Data Analysis Specialist, and Mack Johnson, the Management Systems
Administrator, as well as Kim McCann-Roller, Information Technology Specialist, and Ron Harris, the
Network Specialist. Patti explained that the department will be able to offer more information science
data to help everyone better understand the role that technology plays in all aspects of the district.
Electronic Board Meetings – Patti Linden
Using an article from the PASBO Reporter as a guide, the Board of School Directors discussed the pros
and cons of electronic board meetings. Two important factors to be considered are that meetings will be
entirely paperless, with all content being posted to a protected area on the district website, and that all
Board members receive appropriate training in how to use the website. Questions that arose were about
home access for all Board members being the appropriate high speed connection to be able to access the
site and view the documents. It was decided that electronic meetings will begin with the October
Legislative meeting.
Left Hand Networks / Voice Mail Upgrade – Ron Harris
With the start of the data protection system installation this summer, our data storage has been expanded
and will allow for limitless growth in future years due to the modular components. Ron Harris explained
how our data will be replicated at an offsite location to protect against loss. He has also been able to
cluster the servers, which actually combines multiple systems and makes them look like one. The voice
mail upgrade has been completed and the Technology Assistants have been brought up to date. They are
working collectively in the schools to prepare for the start of the school year.
Zoomerang Student Survey – Patti Linden
At the end of the school year last year, all students from kindergarten through grade 12 participated in an
online survey conducted during the school day to determine the number of our families who have
access to computers and Internet at home. The results showed that approximately 98% of all students
have a computer at home, 95% have Internet access, 95% of all students are allowed to use the home
computer, and 89% are allowed to use the Internet.
AYP Results – Anthony Lombardo
Dr. Anthony Lombardo reviewed the Annual Yearly Progress 2005 Report for the Rose Tree Media
School District. The report indicated that the district had satisfied the increased thresholds for all grade
levels and subgroups except for the IEP subgroup at the 9-12 grade level. Next year, data from grades 4,
6, and 7 will be included in the report.
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 9:00 p.m. in the Education Center Board Room
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
September 6, 2005
September 22, 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 October 27, 2005 at Springton
Lake Middle School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional – None
b.
2.
Non-Instructional
1.
Lisa Merkins, Instructional Assistant, resignation
effective September 1, 2005.
2.
Kimberly Ragni, Cafeteria, resignation, effective
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.
Nominations
a.
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.
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IX.
New Business
b.
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 preemployment 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 preemployment 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.
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
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 preemployment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
b.
Non-Instructional (continued)
7.
3.
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.
b.
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.
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
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Permanent
Masters plus 40
Permanent
Masters plus 60
Masters
Masters plus 20
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IX.
New Business
c.
Degree Advancement (continued)
K. Michaels
A. Santelli
D. Scherer
S. Shacklady-White
D. Taylor
d.
e.
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 20052006 school year, effective August 23, 2005, at the
annual salary of $945:
Ben Danson
Sue Hendrixson
Kevin Nolen
Kathleen Durant (.5)
2.
John Pauley
Michele Woodward
Diane McElhenney
Steven Silva
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
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Art Club
KIDS Club
Student Advisory
Chorus
Reading Club
$ 393.00
$ 372.00
$ 124.00
$1,048.00
$ 372.00
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IX.
New Business
e.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
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
9.
Recommend Board approve the following Sponsors
for non-athletic contracts.
E. Stevenson
L. Lobitz
Mike Clark
G. Osborne
10.
Tech Crew Sponsor
Freshman Class Sponsor
Tech Crew Sponsor
Children’s Theatre
$ 992.00
$1,364.00
$ 992.00
$1,612.00
Craig Snyder, Music Department Coordinator,
Penncrest High School, at the annual salary of
$2,500.00
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IX.
New Business
e.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
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
f.
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.
Salary Corrections
1.
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
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$40,780
$40,780
$47,846
$78,570
$46,500
$36,080
$41,000
$46,186
$68,600
$61,064
$40,830
$44,990
$47,546
$79,570
$49,489
$36,892
$42,015
$47,415
$76,279
$65,851
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IX.
New Business
f.
Salary Corrections (continued)
V. Blair
R. Wizniak
J. Keith
g.
B.
$11.52/hr
$13.06/hr
$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 #1.
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.
Overnight Trip
1.
American Choral Director’s Association - Choral Festival –
Penncrest Students
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to New
York City for the ACDA Choral Festival
Background
Two Penncrest students were selected to participate in an
auditioned choir of 200 of the finest vocalist from a 12 state
region. The trip will include the two students and choral
director traveling to New York City from February 15-18,
2006. The cost to the District is $2,400 for entry fees,
accommodations, meals and travel. This item was discussed
at the September 2005 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
C.
School Board Policy
1.
Policy #226 – School District Searches
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
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IX.
New Business
C.
School Board Policy (continued)
Services Committee Meeting. This policy will be presented for a
second reading at the October 27, 2005 Legislative Meeting.
Background
This item was discussed at the September 2005 Pupil Services
Committee Meeting.
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing – None
B.
General
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
$
10,139
$
599,763
$
445,040
$
375,525
$ 1,430,467
($ 3,146)
$ 141,609
$ 20,040
$ 375,525
$ 534,028
Expenditures
Drug Free Schools
IDEA
Budgetary Reserve
Physical Education Prog.
Total Expenditures
$
$
$
$
$
13,285
458,154
425,000
-0896,439
Background
On June 23, 2005, the 2005-006 General Fund budget was
approved. At that time the total expenditure budget was
$65,402,000 and total revenue budget was $62,602,000 plus
$2,800,000 of fund balance to balance the budget. During
the months of July and August, the budget increased and/or
decreased in the areas depicted. This was discussed at the
September Finance Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
2005 – 2006 Capital Projects Fund
a.
Indian Lane Elementary School - Fire Alarm System
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.
Background
The fire alarm system at Indian Lane Elementary was
discussed at the March and April, 2005, Operations
Committee meetings.
b.
Springton Lake Middle School – Chilled Water
Circulation System
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.
Background
Major repairs continue at Springton Lake Middle
School. The next major repair is replacement of the
chilled water circulation system from the boiler room
to the penthouses; new pipe in the penthouses and
replace three HVAC units.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Act 192 of 2004 – Clarifies the Collection of Delinquent
511 Taxes
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
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
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)
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Act 192 of 2004 – (continued)
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.
Background
Governor Rendell signed HB 1535, now known
as Act 192, into law on November 30, 2004.
Act 192 clarifies existing law regarding costs in
conjunction with the collection of delinquent
taxes levied under Act 511. Berkheimer is
currently the District’s tax collector and
administrator. A resolution is required allowing
Berkheimer to proceed with the pursuit of
delinquent taxes. The delinquent charges
imposed on tax payers remain unchanged.
Berkheimer cannot proceed with the collection
of the District’s outstanding 2004 Per Capita
and Occupational Privilege Taxes until the
resolution is approved by the Board of School
Directors.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Children and Adult Disability Educational Services (CADES)
Contract
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
$52/per student/day
$31/per student/day
$150/per student/day
Background
The cost of services provided by CADES is included in the
2005-2006 Transportation Department budget.
5.
Student Assistance Program - Ann Haslanger
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Ann
Haslanger for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount of
$35,057.
Background
Ann Haslanger provides the coordination of the Student
Assistance Program (SAP) at Penncrest High School
including data management, suicide assessments, drug and
alcohol assessments and referrals. The Safe and Drug Free
Schools Report was completed to assist with funding this
position. This item was discussed at the September 2005
Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
Bryn Mawr College Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Bryn Mawr
College for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount of
$7,000.
Background
The district provides a stipend for a school psychology intern
from Bryn Mawr College who works part time for the district
through out the 2005-2006 school year. The intern will
conduct evaluations and work individually with students
under the supervision of Dr. Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen. This
item was discussed at the September 2005 Pupil Services
Committee Meeting.
7.
Temple University Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Temple
University for the 2005-2006 school year in the amount of
$7,000.
Background
The district provides a stipend for a school psychology intern
from Temple University who works part time for the district
through out the 2005-2006 school year. The intern will
conduct evaluations
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X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Education Center - Mandate Waiver Application
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.
Background
In order to complete capital improvements utilizing district
staff rather than bidding and paying prevailing wages, the
administration recommends creating a special project team.
The team would focus on correcting the environmental
concerns in the Education Center. The money for this
proposal is in capital funds. There are 48 areas to be
renovated. Each area will take approximately three weeks to
renovate.
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.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Change Orders
Change orders are acted upon in accordance with
Resolution 1997-98 - 124, as approved by the School
Board of Directors on April 23, 1998.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following change
orders:
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.
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Attachment C
BERKHEIMER
DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION
SCHEDULE OF COSTS
To Be Paid by Taxpayer
Known place of employment: (Applies to all Act 511 taxes where
amounts are known)
Notice before Wage Attachment (sent certified mail)
if paid within 30 days
Wage Attachment
$16.25
$16.25
Place of employment unknown:
PreCollection Letter
Delinquent Tax Notice
Final Notice
Pre-Legal Sample Complaint with Letter
$12.50
$10.50
$ 9.50
$16.00
Miscellaneous Delinquent Notices:
State List Discrepancy Courtesy Letter
Paid Before Service
Establishment of Payment Plan
Bad Check Letter Fee
$ 6.00
$ 4.00
$15.00
$20.00
Miscellaneous Earned Income Tax Notices:
No payment enclosed Notice
Bad Check Letter Fee
$12.50
$20.00
The taxing body receives the full amount of tax, penalty and
interest. These costs remain the same whether the taxpayer owes one
year or ten years of tax regardless of amount due; ten dollars or ten
thousand.
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Attachment #A
PROPOSAL – MARKET STUDY
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Educational Management Solutions has combined experience in personnel
management, employment regulations, labor relations, technology systems, workers’
compensation, ergonomic intervention, compensation planning, and information
systems development. Educational Management Solutions has been providing
services exclusively to school systems since 1997 with staff that have extensive
experience in both the public education and private sector.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this project are for Educational Management Solutions (EMS) to
conduct a Market Study of approximately 26 job classifications of the Rose Tree
Media School District (District). This will result in the District being provided with:
• Review of job descriptions for identified job classifications of the District.
• An external job equity analysis based on a survey of the public school market
for the job classifications.
• Updated market salary information and, based on the findings, provide
recommendations regarding the District’s classified salary schedule.
This Study will be a collaborative effort of the District and EMS. However, EMS will
be responsible for the overall management of the Study, conducting the major study
processes and ensuring that the objectives are achieved.
COMPONENTS
The Study’s components will include:
1.
Review of available job information including job descriptions, current
salary structures, compensation philosophy and administrative
practices applicable to the classifications being studied.
2.
Consultation with the Human Resources Administrator regarding
factors that needs to be considered prior to survey of the identified
competitive market.
3.
Identification of the regional school districts and local employers
determined to be the “competitive market”.
4.
Analysis of competitive market to identify the following:
• Total compensation (salaries and benefits) of comparable jobs to a
representative sample of District’s jobs being studied.
• Compensation structures utilized.
• Administrative practices of compensation plans.
5.
Recommendations for the studied job classifications based on the
Study’s findings including:
• Job Descriptions for the studied job classifications.
• Salary recommendations taking into consideration.
- Current internal relationships (i.e. required prerequisite skills,
knowledge, abilities, responsibilities, etc.) of the job
classifications.
- Compensation data of the competitive market.
• Possible modifications to the structure of current compensation
schedules.
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6.
7.
Compensation administration policies and practices that provide for
objective and uniform application over time.
Development of implementation strategies to integrate recommendations into
District operations including implementation of an appeal process to the
Study’s findings.
Updating of JobsPlus Professional™, recently been purchased by the District,
with the market salary and job data that is developed during the course of the
Study.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Educational Management Solutions will plan and conduct this Study in collaboration
with District personnel and chiefly through coordination with the Human Resources
Administrator. During the course of the Study it is expected that there will be regular
communication between EMS staff and District staff so that EMS can provide District
staff with information necessary to respond to inquiries from employees that might
occur during or as a result of the Study. The components of the Study are:
Review of Current Job Data and Design - During this stage, job
classifications to be covered by the Study will be confirmed.
Job Information - All current job information will be reviewed with
specific emphasis on any changes to the prerequisite job requirements
and/or scope of the job.
Questionnaire - In the event that job information is determined to be
out of date, a brief questionnaire will be distributed to incumbents to
gather an understanding of the scope and responsibilities associated
with the classification.
Interviews – Individual and/or group interviews may be scheduled with
incumbents of some of the studied job classifications and/or
supervisors of the classifications. These interviews would provide
additional data related to the job functions and prerequisites required
to successfully perform the job that would assist the analysis of
relationships of the classifications to each other.
Market Analysis – EMS will conduct a survey of the salaries of the competitive
marketplace of approximately 8 local employers, both public and private, that have
been determined to have comparable jobs. In consultation with Human Resources
Administrator it may be determined that the sample will need to be expanded for
specific job classifications. This process will include:
Definition – EMS will confirm with the District its current compensation
practice and define of the scope of the market survey.
Selection of Market - EMS, in consultation with the District, will determine the
actual organizations to be surveyed. In selecting employers to be surveyed,
priority will be given to those with in the geographic proximity of and/or a
similar size to the District. These factors are found to be the most valid in
terms of local labor market indicators.
Use of Market Data – Some job classifications may not be comparable to the
selected market or the market information may be limited. In such cases, the
classifications so identified will be analyzed based on their relative position as
determined from the current salary placement relationship to the
classifications for which there is valid market data.
Report Development - A final report will be produced that integrates the Study’s
findings with recommendations and implementation strategies. This phase will
provide the District with the following:
Draft Job Descriptions – Updated job descriptions based on collected job
information.
Report of Findings and Recommendations – based on the findings,
recommendations will be developed and include the following:
Recommended changes to the salary range placement of the studied
classifications.
Recommended strategies and cost for implementation of
recommendations.
A process to address appeals to the Study’s recommendations.
Software Update - The District’s HR software, JobsPlus Professional™, will be
updated with job and market information gathered during the course of the Study.
COST & PAYMENT SCHEDULE
This Cost and Payment Schedule references the Study’s phased components as
described in the body of the proposal and additionally identifies the deliverables of
each of the Study phases for purposes of monitoring and invoicing. The total cost
for this Market Study is $13,400 plus expenses not to exceed $1,500 for up to 2
project related onsite meetings if required and preauthorized by the District.
Review of Current Job Data and Design:
Payment: $5,360
This phase incorporates a review of the scope of the study and review
of current job information.
Market Analysis:
Payment: $5,360
This phase incorporates the market survey process. The deliverable
will be the distribution of the developed market survey to the identified
employers.
Report Development:
Payment: $2,680
The deliverable will be completion of the Study with the Report of
Findings and Recommendations. EMS personnel will be available
during a 60-day period, following delivery of the Report, for
consultation with regard to utilization of the findings and
implementation of the recommendations.
Software Update:
No additional cost
The deliverable will be the updating of the referenced software.
Project Integration:
Limited to out-of-pocket expenses
The District's cost will be limited to only out-of-pocket expenses only
for requested on-site activities for the 60-day period.
PROPOSED STUDY TIME FRAMES
Following are projected Study component completion dates. This timeline reflects
components that are dependent on each other. The timeline can be modified based
on the priorities of the District however, for the purpose of this proposal assumes a
start date of September 20, 2005.
ACTIVITY
Review of Current Job Data and Design
Targeted Completion Date
September 20, 2005
Market Analysis
November 18, 2005
Report Development
December 16, 2005
226. LOCKER SEARCHES SCHOOL DISTRICT SEARCHES
1.
Purpose
The Board acknowledges the need for students to bring book bags, backpacks, purses
and other inanimate objects onto school grounds, for safe in school storage of books,
clothing, school materials and other personal property and areas for parking vehicles
when students are granted parking privileges. The Board permits students to bring
book bags, backpacks, purses and similar objects and provides lockers and desks for
such storage and parking areas subject always to the need to ensure the health,
welfare, and safety of students and employees.
2.
Authority
SC 510
All lockers, desks and parking areas are and shall remain the property of the School
District. Book bags, backpacks, purses and other such objects are permitted in
school and at School District sponsored events only so long as they are used for
legitimate purposes. As such a result, students shall have no expectation of privacy in
their lockers or desks, or their book bags, backpacks, purses or other such objects or
vehicles while on school property or at a School District sponsored event.
Students are encouraged to keep their assigned lockers, book bags, backpacks, purses
and similar objects and vehicles closed and locked against incursion by other
students. No student may use a locker, desk, book bag, backpack, purse, vehicle or
any other object as a depository for a substance or object which is prohibited by law
or district regulations, or which constitutes a threat to health, safety and/or welfare of
the occupants of the school building or the school building itself.
Title 22
Sec. 12.14
The Board School District reserves the right to authorize its employees to inspect a
student's locker, vehicle, desk, book bags, backpacks, purses, or other inanimate
objects at any time for the purpose of determining whether the locker or vehicle, ,
book bags, backpacks, purses, or other inanimate object is being improperly used for
the storage of contraband, a substance or object the possession of which is illegal, or
any material that poses a hazard to the safety and good order of the schools. threat to
the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the school building or the school
building itself.
Prior to a locker or vehicle search, the student shall be notified and be given an
opportunity to be present.
Students shall be notified at least annually or more often if deemed appropriate by the
administration School District, concerning the contents of this policy. Students may be
required to sign a waiver in order to have the use of a school locker or parking
privileges.
3.
Delegation of The School District Superintendent or his/her designee shall develop procedures to
Responsibility implement this policy which shall require:
The principal or representative shall be present whenever a student locker or
vehicle is inspected.
The principal shall open a student's locker or vehicle for inspection on the request
of a law enforcement officer only on presentation of a duly authorized search warrant
or on the intelligently and voluntarily given consent of the student.
The principal shall be responsible for the safekeeping and proper disposal of
any substance, object or material found to be improperly stored in a student's
locker, desk, book bag, backpack, purse, vehicle or other object.
The principal shall be responsible for the prompt recording in writing of each
inspection; such record shall include the reason(s) for the search, persons
present, objects found and their disposition.
Title 22
Sec. 12.14
Whenever the search of a student's locker or vehicle is prompted by the reasonable
suspicion that the contents of a student's locker or vehicle creates an emergency, the
principal may open the locker or vehicle as soon as it is necessary to do so to
discharge properly his/her duty to protect the persons and property in the school.
In order to attempt to reduce or discourage the presence of weapons, controlled
substances, drugs, non-authorized medication, or alcohol , the Board also
authorizes the use of trained dogs with their handlers in to protect the health
,safety, and welfare of students and staff.
Periodically, or as the situations warrants, a trained dog may be used to sniff the air
around vehicles, lockers, desks, book bags, back packs, purses or other inanimate
items that are on school district property or at a School District sponsored event.
Dogs shall not be used to search students.
Random inspection by the search dog may be announced or unannounced and may
be made at the discretion of the school administrator.
A dog’s alert as determined by the handler constitutes reasonable suspicion. If the
dog’s alert points to a particular item or place, the student responsible for that item
or place will be given the opportunity to be present where possible.
In the event that the dog’s alert is pointed to a locked vehicle, the owner or person
bringing the vehicle onto School District property shall be asked to open the vehicle
for inspection. Refusal to open any item, including a vehicle may result in a referral
to law enforcement officials, and/or disciplinary action including but not limited to
loss of parking privileges on school property, suspension, or expulsion.
Pa. Code
Title 22
Sec. 12.14
Proposed revisions including canine searches 8/15/05
Reviewed by Tom Kelly with revision 8/29/05
Revised following PPS committee meeting 8/31/05
Attachment C
BERKHEIMER
DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION
SCHEDULE OF COSTS
To Be Paid by Taxpayer
Known place of employment: (Applies to all Act 511 taxes where
amounts are known)
Notice before Wage Attachment (sent certified mail)
if paid within 30 days
Wage Attachment
$16.25
$16.25
Place of employment unknown:
PreCollection Letter
Delinquent Tax Notice
Final Notice
Pre-Legal Sample Complaint with Letter
$12.50
$10.50
$ 9.50
$16.00
Miscellaneous Delinquent Notices:
State List Discrepancy Courtesy Letter
Paid Before Service
Establishment of Payment Plan
Bad Check Letter Fee
$ 6.00
$ 4.00
$15.00
$20.00
Miscellaneous Earned Income Tax Notices:
No payment enclosed Notice
Bad Check Letter Fee
$12.50
$20.00
The taxing body receives the full amount of tax, penalty and
interest. These costs remain the same whether the taxpayer owes one
year or ten years of tax regardless of amount due; ten dollars or ten
thousand.
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Attachment D
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
308 N. Olive Street
Media, PA 19063
PDE-417 (7/01)
MANDATE WAIVER PROGRAM APPLICATION
School District
Rose Tree Media School District
Board Adoption Date
September 22, 2005
Superintendent
Dr. Denise C. Kerr
Contact Person
Sharon A. Learn
President, Board of Directors
Nancy Frondutti
Telephone Number, Fax, Email
610-627-6136
610-480-7541
slearn@rtmsd.org
SECTION 1 - Law/Regulation/Standard to be waived. Please provide the
appropriate legal citation and specify the provision(s) from which relief is sought.
24 PS 7-751 Work to be done under contract let on bids; exception (Provision (b)
$5,000 limit)
SECTION 2 - Specify need for waiver.
The Education Center is the district’s administration building, located in the
center of Media Borough, Delaware County. There are identified conditions that
impact the indoor air quality of the Education Center. There were visible
microbiological growths (mold) and wood decay observed in some offices and on
wood substrates in the crawlspace under one flight of stairs. A “musty odor” was
obvious in the lower level of the Education Center. The “musty odors” may be
partially due to the growth and wood decay found in the crawlspace under the
stairs. Professional hygienists were hired to remove sample particles for
laboratory tests, and to remove the mold under self-contained, negative air
procedures. The project must be completed in order to permanently eliminate
the return of mold and other micro-biological growths.
Attachment D
SECTION 3 - Explain how the waiver will enable the school district, IU or AVTS
to 1) improve its instructional program and/or 2) operate in a more effective,
efficient or economical manner.
The district maintenance staff is prepared to return the affected spaces into safe
working areas. They will remove wood paneling, replace rotted wood, and paint
walls. The district will realize a substantial savings by using the Maintenance
Director and the skilled maintenance personnel to complete the repairs of the
Education Center. Attached is an analysis of the related costs.
SECTION 4 - Explain benefits to be obtained by the waiver, and supply
supporting data and information.
Rose Tree Media School District has several highly skilled employees who are
capable of renovating the affected spaces within the Education Center without
causing an interruption in services. One space at a time will be renovated. The
person assigned to that workspace will be relocated to a designated temporary
office. The Maintenance Director will coordinate the staff and outside contractors
to complete the necessary work with minimum disruption to the parents,
students, and administrators.
SECTION 5 – If the purpose of the waiver is to improve the instructional program,
please explain how the program will operate under the waiver.
The purpose of this waiver is economic. The cost savings generated from this
waiver could be funneled into educational programs.
SECTION 6 – Describe the evaluation procedure that will be used to determine:
1) the effectiveness of an innovative program; 2) the effectiveness of a revised
instructional program, which shall include measures of student performance; and
3) the effectiveness of changes in the operations of the school district, IU or
AVTS.
The district will maintain records justifying all expenditures associated with the
project. It is anticipated that the most significant savings will be realized using
existing personnel. Another cost savings is associated with the process of
renovating only one area at a time, therefore, avoiding costing “down time” for
employees in the Education Center.
Attachment D
AFFIRMATION
We affirm that this application was adopted by the attached resolution of the
Board of School Directors at a regularly scheduled meeting of the board. The
school board’s solicitor has reviewed the application and has determined that in
waiving 24 PS 7-751 (Provision (b) $5,000, the school will not violate any court
order, state law or federal law.
We 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.
Affirmed this 22 day of September, 2005, Superintendent of Schools
_____________________________________
Dr. Denise C. Kerr
President, Board of School Directors
____________________________________
Nancy Frondutti
SEAL
Taken, sworn and subscribed before me,
This______________ day of
_______________A.D.___________
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