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Agenda April 25, 2013 1

ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

Legislative Agenda April 25, 2013 7:30 p.m.

I. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes

A. Legislative Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2013 B. Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2013

III. Presentations and Awards A. Penncrest High School Hi-Q Team

B. Penncrest High School Poetry Out Loud Competition C. Penncrest High School History Day Competition D. Excellence in Teaching – Sue Williamson IV. Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)

A. RTMEA – Sue Williamson

V. Educational Presentation

A. Fifth Grade Musical Participants, singing songs from The Aristocats, directed by Music Teacher, Karen Battavio

VI. Reports

A. Student Liaison Reports B. Board Liaison Reports C. Committee Highlights and Reports D. School Reports

E. Superintendent’s Report F. Solicitor’s Report G. President’s Report


VII. Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each) A. Rose Tree Media Residents VIII. Old Business A. 2013-2014 School Year Calendar – Second Read and Approval

See Attachment A IX. New Business

A. Personnel 1. Terminations

a. Professional b. Non-Instructional

2. Nominations a. Professional b. Non-Instructional

3. General a. Classification Change b. Rescind Supplemental Contracts c. Supplemental Contracts d. Other – See Attachments B and C

B. Overnight Trips 1. Penncrest High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble and Winter

Guard – Wildwood, NJ C. 2012-2013 Last Day of School D. Policies 1. Policy #210 Administration of Medications – Re-Adoption – See

Attachment D 2. Policy #210.1 Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine

Auto-Injectors – First Read – See Attachment E E. Forms – See Attachment F 1. Student Medication Authorization Form 2. Authorization of Self Carry/Administration Form

F. Reading Workshop Elementary Literacy Program X. Finance

A. Purchasing 1. None


B. General 1. Contracts 2. Budgetary Transfers 3. 2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Budget 4. 2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Technical School

Budget 5. 2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education

Budget 6. 2013-2014 Delaware County Community College Budget 7. Johnson Controls, Inc. Performance Contract Addendum 8. Change Orders – Media Elementary School Project 9. Poetry Alive! Contract

C. Financials for March 2013 D. Bill Lists for March 2013

XI. Adjournment

ANNOUNCEMENT

There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting of May 23, 2013, at Penncrest High School. The Legislative Meetings are recorded on tape.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2013 1 April 25, 2013

Mr. James M. Wigo, Sr. Superintendent of Schools

EXCELLENCE TODAY FOR TOMORROW

Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493 Telephone: 610-627-.6000 Fax: 610-891-0959 www.rtmsd.org

Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary Director of Management Services

To: Members of the Board of School Directors James Wigo, Superintendent From: Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary Date: April 25, 2013 Subject: Minutes of the March 21, 2013 Legislative Meeting

I. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Members in Attendance: Students: Talia Kaplan John Hanna, President Zachary Schauerman Linda Kinsler-Fox, Vice -President Peter Barry Tracy Barusevicius Absent: Silvan Alouf Nancy Fronduti Rahmi Halaby Chris Guilday Nancy Mackrides William O’Donnell Elizabeth Schneider Also in Attendance: William Bennett, Principal IL Eric Bucci, Principal GW Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen,Dir.PupilServ/Spec Ed William Dougherty, Ass’t. Principal, PHS Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services Joseph Fuhr, Principal SYA Rick Gregg, Principal PHS Ralph Harrison, Acting Principal SLMS Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS Joyce Jeuell, Supv. Elem Ed. Mack Johnson, Mgmt. Systems Admin. Bonnie Kinsler, Sup. Of Transportation Maria Kotch, Principal Media Tom Kelly, Solicitor

Patti Linden, Supv. Technology Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Spec. Chip Olinger, Athletic Director Jenny Robinson, Principal RT Roxanne Schupp, Super. Business Oper. Sharon Sweeney, Asst. Principal PHS David Stango, Ass’t. Principal PHS Steve Taylor, Ass’t. Superintendent Katherine White, Ass’t. Principal, SLMS James Wigo, Superintendent


II. Approval of Minutes

A. Legislative Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2013 Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 - 95 Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2013. The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:

AYES: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris

Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider

NAYS: None ABSENT: None B. Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2013 Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Guilday seconded a motion to adopt the

following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 96

The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:



NAYS: None ABSENT: None


III. Presentations and Awards

A. Penncrest High School Girls’ Track Relay Team

Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 97 Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to the members of the Girls’ Indoor Track 4 x 400 Relay Team: Katherine Arbogast, Brianna Artis, Alanna Blessington and Alicia Collier. The team placed 6th at the State Championships with a time of 4:01.42. Coaches include Mike Clark and John Lohn. The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:




B. Penncrest High School Boys’ Track Relay Team

Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 98

Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to the members of the Boys’ Indoor Track 4 x 800 Relay Team: Nicholas Angelina, Evan Emanuel, Soham Kamat and Colin Myers. The team placed 5th at the State Championship with a time of 8:02.16. Dion Durnell, Evan Emanuel, Soham Kamat and Colin Myers ran the 4 x 400 and placed 13th in the State Championship. Coaches are George Munro and Rob Brown. The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:






C. Penncrest High School Wrestler – Joseph Gartland Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 99 Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to Joseph Gartland, PA State Wrestling Championship Silver Medal for the 170 lb. weight class. Joe earned his 100th win in the District Championship match and has finished his career with 105 wins which is a second all time high. The wrestling coaches are Greg Jacobs, Bill Mowbray, Will Harmon and Pat Carney. The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:

AYES: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider

NAYS: None ABSENT: None D. Penncrest Swimming Team

Mrs. Fronduti Moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 100 Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to Mary Kate Boylan. Mary Kate placed 24th in the State Championships with a time of 24:07. Ted Woolery is the coach of the girls swim team. Further resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to Philip Nawn. Philip placed 24th in the IM and 17th in the 500 free at the State Championships.

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to Iago Dall‘Orto. Iago placed 20th in the backstroke at the State Championships. He broke his own team record. The boys’ swim team is coached by Andy Ikeler. The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:





The Board of School Directors acknowledged the following Teacher of the Year Nominees:

E. Teacher of the Year Nominees a. Paul DelPrato – See Attachment A in Official Minutes of

March 21, 2012 Mr. DelPrato is a veteran science teacher at Penncrest High school. He has made his mark and is establishing his legacy as a respected, dedicated and reliable teacher, adviser and coach. Paul is creative, innovative and skilled in developing and implementing instructional strategies and techniques designed to meet the needs of all student levels assigned to his classes. He daily meets the challenge to develop lessons for special education, college prep and honors students. Each level presents unique challenges to teachers when taught in homogeneous classes. Paul discovers unique ways to differentiate his lessons and makes appropriate modification to adjust for each student’s needs. Paul is an active and positive contributor to the total school community, he steps up and makes things happen. He goes the extra mile for his students and his school.

b. Josephine Dizon – See Attachment B in Official Minutes of March 21, 2012

The nominee for the Teacher of the Year award at Springton Lake Middle School is Dr. Josephine Dizon. Dr. Dizon earned her Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of Delaware in Elementary and Middle School Science. She continued her education at the City College of New York where she earned her Masters of Science degree in Special Education and she earned her Ed.D at Immaculata University. Her lessons and passion transcend the classroom for she is involved in a myriad of extracurricular activities that impact the lives of her students. She co-sponsors the Animal Care team, co-sponsors the Science Olympiad Team and participates in school-sponsored programs such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Hoops for Hope and DVD-a-thon. Dr. Dizon is a valuable resource for her colleagues and students. As Technology Coordinator, she as conducted professional Development technology workshops, conducts mini-lessons for teachers and created, and maintains a teacher technology resource website. Dr. Dizon is instrumental in supporting the work of the sixth grade PLC whose goal is to infuse reading and writing across the curriculum.



The Board of School Directors acknowledged the following Teacher of the Year Nominees:

E. Teacher of the Year Nominees c. Tracey Fritch – See Attachment C in Official Minutes of March 21, 2012

Tracey Fritch is an experienced teacher who has made a significant impact on literacy instruction in our school district. She began her career as a classroom teacher, transitioned to a reading support position, was assigned to be our district’s literacy coach, and has now returned to a reading support position at Media Elementary School. The direction that Mrs. Fritch started us on during her tenure as literacy coach set the parameters for our transition to a reading/writing workshop model. She organized learning labs, she chaired our district’s Literacy Council and she offers her expertise and her vast library of resources to her colleagues. She has offered countless hours of professional development is well versed in topics including the Common Core Standards and the Standards Aligned System. Mrs. Fritch has earned the respect of her students, our parents and her colleagues.

d. Anthony Grisillo – See Attachment D in Official Minutes of

March 21, 2012 Creative, innovative, caring and student centered are a few words to best describe Anthony as an educator. This exceptional AGP teacher has done an extraordinary job with instruction, not just with academically talented students, but with students of all academic levels. His keen ability to open up minds of children to be creative and innovative is a true gift. He models enrichment lessons for teachers to observe, ad he stimulates learning of every child and colleague. His personal relationship with his students is a pleasure to observe daily. Anthony’s qualities consist of caring, interested, professional, creative, hardworking, considerate, all blended with his unique sense of humor.


III. Presentations and Awards E. Teacher of the Year Nominees

e. Rachael Pinsley – See Attachment E in Official Minutes of March 21, 2012. Rachael Pinsley is a fifth grade teacher, team leader, coach and club sponsor, who has guided students at Glenwood Elementary School since 2002. She did not originally begin her working career in education but as a food service director at ARAMARK Corporation from 1995 until 2001. After being inspired by her interaction with children during her time with ARAMARK, she began taking education courses at night and on weekends and earned her degree in Elementary Education from Immaculata College. Rachael’s attitude is that students come first, and that by working together we can make Glenwood a better place for students to receive the education they deserve. Rachael has created new clubs, piloted new writing and reading programs, taught workshops to train teachers on how to score assessments, and assisted in writing curriculum. She supported our No Place for Hate motto at Glenwood by filming and editing an anti-bullying movie to help witnesses take a stand against bullying. She represented her Elementary Colleagues by presenting our new district initiative, Responsive Classrooms to the Board of School Directors and the RTMSD community. She inspires everyone around her with her dedication and caring.

f. David Woods – See Attachment F in Official Minutes of

March 21, 2012 Mr. Woods began his career in Rose Tree Media in 1976 at Roosevelt School as a second grade teacher. He has served as Professional Development Coordinator and is currently the Science Coordinator at the building level. Mr. Woods sponsors our Enviro Challenge team and is a building leader in technology use. He has been a stellar educator with a keen intellect, interest in educating the whole child and openness to learning new methods and approaches. He works hard at developing lessons that will allow students to build upon their unique strengths and learn about cooperation. He models intellectual curiosity by posing high-level questions that require dialogue among students to find the best solution by using high-order thinking skills. Mr. Woods teachers the Accelerated Math class in fifth grade and has worked hard to make this class interesting and challenging for this students.


IV. Educational Presentation

A. Elementary AGP Program – Anthony Grisillo with third graders: Shannon Tonetta, Sophia Cohen and Sophia Bush, fourth graders: Michael Gobran and Spencer Schwartz, and fifth graders: Kevin Fernandes, Dhruv Raman, Brendan Luong, Jack Kellogg and David Cage.

V. Reports A. Student Liaison Reports B. Board Liaison Reports C. Committee Highlights and Reports D. School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of March 12, 2013 E. Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of March 12, 2013 F. Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of March 12, 2013

a. Rose Tree Media School District v. Architerra, P.C., et al.

Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION – 2012-2013 – 101 Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release in lawsuit filed by the School District, directing the Defendants to pay to the School District the sum of $85,000 on its claims. The apportionment of payments by the Defendants is as follows: Architerra, P.C. - $62,500; Atlantic Lining Company - $15,000; and B&J Excavating Company - $7,500.





V. Reports F. Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of March 12, 2013 b. Grievance Hearing – Rose Tree Media Secretaries and Educational Support Personnel Association - ESPA

Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Guilday seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 102

Resolve, that the Step 3 Grievance Hearing Recommended Decision and Disposition issued by the Committee of the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media School District be accepted and adopted thereby denying Grievance No. 2013-1 filed by Grievant, Rose Tree Media Secretaries and Educational Support Personnel Association – ESPA.




G. President’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of March 12, 2013

VI. Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)

A. None VII. Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each) A. Rose Tree Media Residents - None

VIII. Old Business None


IX. New Business

A. Personnel 1. Terminations

a. Professional b. Non-Instructional

2. Nominations a. Professional b. Non-Instructional

3. General a. Unpaid Leave of Absence b. Rescind Supplemental Contracts c. Supplemental Contracts

Mr. Guilday moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012- 2013 – 103 Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the following: A. Personnel

1. Terminations

a. Professional

1. Lisa Jacinto-Cassidy, ESL Teacher, Springton

Lake Middle School, resignation, effective May 13, 2013.

b. Non-Instructional

1. Christopher Bolles, Night Custodian Indian Lane

Elementary, resignation effective March 11, 2013.


IX. New Business

A. Personnel

2. Nominations

a. Professional

B. Non-Instructional

1. Coleen Fickes, (.5) Support Staff II, effective March 11, 2013 at the rate of $16.01 per hour. Ms. Fickes is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary. This is a new position.

3. General

a. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Bridget Martin requests an unpaid leave of

absence commencing April 10, 2013 through June 30, 2013.

b. Rescind Supplemental Contracts

1. Rescind appointment of David Stango to the Student Council Advisor position effective January 28, 2013.

2. Rescind appointment of Paul Norris as Softball

Head Coach. Mr. Norris will not be filling the position.

c. Supplemental Contracts

1. Veronica Kurash-Kusheba, Video Club Sponsor at the annual salary of $870.00. Ms. Kurash is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.

2. Alexis Viso, (.25) New Teacher Mentor for the

second semester at the annual salary of $290.00. Ms. Viso is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.


IX. New Business

A. Personnel

3. General c. Supplemental Contracts

3. Susan Griffin (.25) New Teacher Mentor for the second semester at the annual salary of $290.00. Ms. Griffin is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.

4. Kristin Manderachi, Event Chaperone for the

2012-2013 school year at the rate of $55.00 per event. Ms. Manderachi is assigned to Penncrest High School.

5. Florence Brown, Event Chaperone for the 2012-

2013 school year at the rate of $18.33 per hour. Ms. Brown is assigned to Penncrest High School.

6. William Carr, 8th Grade Softball Coach at the

annual salary of $3,045.00. Mr. Carr is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.

7. Jeremy Smith, Student Council Advisor effective

January 28, 2013 at the annual salary of $1,305.00. Mr. Smith is assigned to Penncrest High School.

8. Caitlin Evans, Assistant Freshman Softball Coach

at the annual salary of $3,625.00. Ms. Evans is assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms. Evans is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.

9. Ken Hufnal, 7th Grade Baseball Coach, at the

annual salary of $3,045.00. Mr. Hufnal is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.


IX. New Business

A. Personnel

3. General c. Supplemental Contracts

10. Louis Jones, 7th Grade Boys Lacrosse Coach, at the annual salary of $3,040.00. Mr. Jones is

assigned to Springton Lake Middle School. NOTE: Mr. Jones is being hired pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork




B. Overnight Trips 1. Penncrest High School Envirothon – Juniata College, PA 2. Penncrest High School State Track and Field Championship -

Shippensburg University, PA 3. Women’s Outdoor Leadership – Seneca Rocks, WV 4. Springton Lake Middle School Science Olympiad State

Competition Juniata College, PA 5. Penncrest High School PMEA All-State Music Festival

Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 104 1. Penncrest High School Envirothon – Juniata College

Resolve, the Board Approve the Penncrest High School Envirothon Team to compete in the State Envirothon competition at Juniata College, 5/21/13-5/23/13.


IX. New Business B. Overnight Trips

2. Penncrest High School State Track and Field Championship – Shippensburg University

Further resolve, the Board approve the Penncrest Track Team to participate in the State Track and Field Championship on 5/24/13-5/25/13 at Shippensburg University, PA.

3. Women’s Outdoor Leadership – Seneca Rocks, WV

Further resolve, the Board approve the Women’s Outdoor Leadership group to participate in a 3-night camping trip to Seneca Rocks, WV from 4/26/13 - 4/29/13.

4. Springton Lake Middle School Science Olympiad State

Competition – Juniata College

Further resolve, the Board approve the Springton Lake Middle School Science Olympiad team to participate in the State Competition from 4/25 to 4/26/2013.

5. Penncrest High School PMEA All-State Music Festival – Erie, PA

Further resolve, the Board approve for a student to attend the PMEA All State Music Festival in Erie, PA on April 17 – 20, 2013.



NAYS: None ABSENT: None C. 2013-2014 School Year Calendar – First Read – See Attachment G


X. Finance

A. Purchasing 1. None

B. General 1. Budgetary Transfers 2. Chartwells Dining Services Contract 3. Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services, CADES Contract, See Attachment H 4. Penncrest High School Boosters Donation 5. Online Subscription Renewals for 2013-2014

Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 105

A. Purchasing

1. None B. General 1. Budgetary Transfers Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public School code section 609) when funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9) months of the fiscal year by the board.

Resolve, that the Board approve the following Budgetary Transfers:

FY 13-10 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Non Public Transportation – Contracted Carriers

AMOUNT: $56,693.00 FROM: Vehicle Servicing & Maintenance Services - Insurance AMOUNT: $10,000.00 TO: Vehicle Servicing & Maintenance Services - Supplies AMOUNT: $25,410.83 TO: Non Public Transportation - Supplies AMOUNT: $ 8,470.28 TO: Vehicle Servicing & Maintenance Services - Repairs AMOUNT: $24,608.92 TO: Non Public Transportation - Repairs AMOUNT: $ 8,202.97 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase supplies and

repairs.


X. Finance B. General 1. Budgetary Transfers

FY 13-11 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Alternative Education Programs - Software AMOUNT: $9,000.00 To: Alternative Education Programs – New

Equipment AMOUNT: $9,000.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase apple laptops.

FY 13-12 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Technology Support Services - Supplies AMOUNT: $4,800.00 FROM: Instruction - Supplies AMOUNT: $2,00.00 FROM: Instruction - Supplies AMOUNT: $1,700.00 TO: Technology Support Services – New Equipment AMOUNT: $8,500.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase projectors for Media

Elementary. FY 13-13 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Instruction & Curriculum Development - Supplies AMOUNT: $4,000.00 TO: Instruction - Supplies AMOUNT: $4,000.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of paper

through the end of the school year. FY 13-14 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: School Sponsored Athletics – Repairs and

Maintenance AMOUNT: $4,000.00 TO: School Sponsored Athletics - Supplies AMOUNT: $2,080.00 TO: School Sponsored Athletics – New Equipment AMOUNT: $1,920.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase supplies/equipment

for Spring Sports season.



FY 13-15 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Instruction & Curriculum Development - Supplies AMOUNT: $3,200.00 To: Instruction– New Equipment AMOUNT: $3,200.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase new two-way radios

that work everywhere in the building.

FY 13-16 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Instruction & Curriculum Development - Supplies AMOUNT: $3,061.80 To: Instruction & Curriculum Development – Books AMOUNT: $3,061.80 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Fountas and

Pinnelll Leveled Literacy Intervention System for the Reading Support Classrooms.

FY 13-17 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: School Sponsored Athletics – Repairs and

Maintenance AMOUNT: $3,000.00 To: School Sponsored Athletics - Supplies AMOUNT: $3,000.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed for additional awards and

recognition due to the success of the winter and spring sports teams.

FY 13-18 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Instruction – New Equipment AMOUNT: $2,800.00 To: Office of the Principal – New Equipment AMOUNT: $2,800.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Macbook for the principal.



FY 13-19 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Instructional Staff Professional Development -

Misc. Exps AMOUNT: $1,500.00 FROM: Instruction & Curriculum Development - Supplies AMOUNT: $1,000.00 To: Instruction – Contracted Services AMOUNT: $2,500.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to pay for a special end of year

assembly for 100 Book Challenge reader.

FY 13-20 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: School Sponsored Athletics – Repairs and

Maintenance AMOUNT: $2,000.00 To: School Sponsored Athletics - Travel AMOUNT: $2,000.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover travel due to teams

traveling by mini vans to competitions. FY 13-21 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Instruction - Supplies AMOUNT: $1,200.00 To: Instruction – New Equipment AMOUNT: $1,200.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of new

equipment for the music department.

2. Chartwells Dining Services Contract

Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the renewal contract with Chartwells Dining Services for the 2013-2014 school year pending contract review by the district solicitor and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PDE.


X. Finance B. General

3. Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services, CADES, contract. See Attachment H

Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the contract with CADES to provide transportation services for children enrolled in summer special education programs. See Attached

4. Penncrest High School Boosters Donation

Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors accepts the donation of a Enduro baseball fence for the Varsity Baseball field in the amount of $2,957.70.

5. Online Subscription Renewals for 2013-2014

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the attached list of online subscription renewals for use in the 2013-2014 school year.

Online Program

Use

Grades Affected

Gizmos (Science) Instructional 6-8 KidBiz/TeenBiz (Reading) Instructional 1-10 Odyssey (Compass Learning Math) Instructional 3-8 Rand-McNally Classroom (Social Studies) Instructional 1-8 Reading A-Z (Reading) Instructional K-5 Rosetta Stone (various languages for ESL) Instructional 6-12 Study Island (Math) Instructional 9-11 WebAssign (Science and Math) Instructional 11-12 Better Chinese (World Language) Instructional 9-12 Access PA Membership Library K-12 Culturegrams by Proquest Library K-12 Databases for History by ABC-CLIO Library K-12 Databases for Literature, History, Health, and

General Reference by Gale/Cengage Learning Library 6-12

Follett Software (Library System Management) Library K-12 InfoBase – Facts on File Database Library 9-12 Newsbank Database for Current Events Library 9-12 Noodle Tools Library 9-12 World Book Encyclopedia Library K-12


X. Finance B. General




Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 106

C. Financials for January 2013 D. Bill Lists for January 2013

Resolve, the Board of School Directors The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:




XI. Adjournment

Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Frondtui seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 107 Resolve, there being in further business to come before the Board of School Directors, the meeting was adjourned. The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:

AYES: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, John

Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider

NAYS: None ABSENT: None Grace A. Eves School Board Secretary

II. Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2013 1 April 25, 2013



Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493 Telephone: 610-627-.6000 Fax: 610-891-0959 www.rtmsd.org Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary Director of Management Services

To: Members of the Board of School Directors James Wigo, Superintendent From: Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary Date: April 25, 2013 Subject: Minutes of the April 9, 2013 Special Legislative Meeting

I. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Members in Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, President, Nancy Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Vice –President, Nancy Mackrides, and William O’Donnell Absent: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider Also In Attendance: Anne Callahan, Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Grace Eves, Patti Linden, Steve Taylor and James Wigo II. Public Comment - None

Mr. O’Donnell moved and Nancy Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 108

III. 2013-14 Proposed Final Budget Resolve, that the Board approve the 2013-14 Proposed Final Budget for the Rose Tree Media School District in the amount of $84,335,989. The Proposed final budget is based on a millage increase of 1.7% for a millage rate of 22.9913. The final budget adoption will be on May 23, 2013.


AYES: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Nancy Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, and William O’Donnell

NAYS: None ABSENT: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider

I. Legislative Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2013 2 April 25, 2013

IV. New Business A. Personnel 1. Terminations – None 2. Nominations – None 3. General a. Other

1. Appointment of BeneServ Corporate Benefit Services with Emerson Reid

2. Employer Authorization For Access for IBXPress.com 3. Business Associate Contract Addendum

Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 109

A. Personnel

3. General a. Other

1. Appointment of BeneServ Corporate Benefit Services with Emerson Reid

Resolve, the Board of School Directors appoint BeneSer

Corporate Benefit Services with Emerson Reid as its Agent of Record for group insurance coverage effective April 10, 2013. See Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of April 9, 2013.

2. Employer Authorization For Access to IBXPress.com Further resolve, the Board of School Directors authorize

BeneServ Corporate Benefit Services to perform the Employer’s duties and obligations under the Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Group Internet Portal, IBXpress (The “Portal”) effective April 10, 2013, through June 30, 2014 or until transfer of the Agent of Record Letter whichever is earlier. See Attachment B in Official Legislative Minutes of April 9, 2013.


A. Personnel

3. General a. Other

3. Business Associate Contract Addendum Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the

Business Associate Contract Addendum between Rose Tree Media School District and BeneServ Corporate Benefit Services effective April 10, 2013. See Attachment C in Official Legislative Minutes of April 9, 2013.


AYES: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Nancy Fronduti, Linda

Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, and William O’Donnell NAYS: None ABSENT: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider

Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012 – 2013 110

4. Art Instruction Proposal Resolve, that the Board approve the contract in the amount of $1,150 for art instruction to be provided by the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, PA to the Rose Tree Media Simon Youth Academy at the Granite Run Mall (formerly the ERC).


AYES: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Nancy Fronduti, Linda

Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, and William O’Donnell NAYS: None ABSENT: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider


A. Personnel

3. General a. Other

Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012 – 2013 111

5. Settlement Agreement

Resolve, the Board approve a settlement agreement for a special education student for tuition costs for an out-of-state placement. The settlement calls for tuition payment to Awakening Youth, Inc. in Indiana in the amount of $28,158/year for annual tuition from 5/01/2013 through June 30, 2016.



NAYS: None ABSENT: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider V. Any other business that may come before the Board. None. VI. Adjournment

Nancy Fronduti moved and Linda Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2012 – 2013 112

Resolve, there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.



NAYS: None ABSENT: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider

III. Presentations and Awards April 25, 2013 1


A. Penncrest High School Hi-Q Team

Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to the members of Penncrest High School 2012-2013 Hi-Q Team for placing first this season. Team members include: Grace Chang, Captain, Serena Bacheler, Gabriel Bury, Madelaine Else, Charles Frindt, Schafer Hudson-Orton, Raman Ishwar, Margaret King, Jennifer Parmiter, Sumil Patel, Abagail Pearse, Spencer Rugen and Alicia Schapire. Penncrest has established the all-time Hi-Q record for championship appearances, with 27. This year they won all three regular season matches and tallied the highest cumulative regular-season score. Michael Ludwig is the coach and during his 33 year tenure the team has placed 23 times.

B. Penncrest High School Poetry Out Loud Competition

Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to Alexander Novak and his coach Mr. Chris Grouzes. Alex, a senior at Penncrest, was the first student in our district's history to win the Poetry Out Loud regional competition, held at the University of the Arts, in Philadelphia. Alex's abilities were then showcased with the likes of 13 other state finalists at the Governor's mansion in Harrisburg! This humbly accomplished young man was also homecoming king and played Gaston in Penncrest's musical, Beauty and the Beast.

C. Penncrest High School History Day Competition

Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to Lauren Berlin and Chloe Boudazin, as well as their coach, Mr. Sean Hobdell, for their first place finish in the District History Day Competition. The Regional History Day Competition was held at Immaculata University. The competition, coordinated by the Chester County Historical Society, brought together competitors from the southeastern region of Pennsylvania that submitted various categories of history projects. This year's History Day Theme was “Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events.” Chloe and Lauren placed first in the group documentary category for the second year in a row with their project entitled: “Edward Bernays: America’s Shift from a Needs to Desires Culture.” Their first place finish earned them the right to compete in the upcoming State Competition on May 3rd and 4th in Mechanicsburg, PA.

III. Presentations and Awards April 25, 2013 2

III. Presentations and Awards D. Excellence in Teaching Award - Sue Williamson

Resolve, the Board of School Directors recognize Media Elementary School’s third grade teacher, Mrs. Sue Williamson, has been selected by the Franklin Mint Credit Union and the Delaware County Intermediate Unit for the 2013 Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Award for the Rose Tree Media School District. Mrs. Williamson had several compelling letters of support. This significant honor is well deserved. Congratulations, Mrs. Williamson!

OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION TO: Members of the Board of School Directors Mr. James M. Wigo, Superintendent of Schools FROM: Dr. Steve Taylor, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction DATE: April 9, 2013 RE: April 9, 2013 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting Minutes Chairperson: Mr. Peter Barry Board Members in Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Julie Denton, Eleanor Dimarino-Linnen, Grace Eves, Tracey Fritch, Patti Linden, Sharon Sweeney, Steve Taylor, Betsy Thompson, Jim Wigo, and members of the community. Poetry Alive! Presentation Contract Dr. Taylor asked approval of a contract for Poetry Alive! to conduct 5 assemblies on May 15th and 16th in all four elementary buildings and Springton Lake Middle School. The total amount of the contract is $1,860, and the cost will be shared by the Office of Curriculum & Instruction and the schools. The Board gave permission for a resolution to appear on the April Legislative Agenda. Calendars for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 Dr. Taylor announced the end-of-year dates for 2012-2013: June 17th as the last day for students and June 18th as the last day for teachers. In regard to the proposed 2013-2014 calendar, the dates for the winter parent-teacher conferences has been moved from February 27th and 28th to March 6th and 7th. The 2013-2014 proposed calendar will appear on the April Legislative Agenda for a second reading.

Curriculum and Instruction Meeting Minutes April 9, 2013 Page 2 Summer Reading for 2013-2014 Dr. Taylor gave the Board a preview of the 2013-2014 Summer Reading program. A few of the titles have changed, but the basic structure of the program remains the same, with secondary students required to read two books on which there will be assessments when they return to school in September. Students in Enhanced Language Arts at the middle school and level 1 or AP courses at the high school read an additional book. At the elementary level, students are strongly encouraged to read books on the recommended list, but there is no formal assessment. Projected Penncrest Course Enrollments Under 15 for 2013-2014. Mrs. Sweeney and Dr. Taylor provided a list of projected course enrollments under 15 for 2013-2014. Six of the courses will be cancelled, and another six will be combined to create sections over 15. The Board granted permission for Penncrest to run three capstone courses at enrollments under 15: Advanced Placement Music Theory, Chinese III, and Portfolio Prep. Two others, French I and Imaging Technology, will be cancelled by August 1st if there is still insufficient enrollment. Proposed Elementary Reading Curriculum Dr. Taylor and elementary Language Arts Coordinators Julie Denton, Tracey Fritch, and Betsy Thompson presented the proposed new Elementary Reading Curriculum for Board approval. The new component is the Teachers College version of Reading Workshop, which has been piloted by many RTM teachers over the past several years. Current literacy program components for decoding, word study, fluency, writing, and independent reading will remain in place, and the Reading Workshop will develop students’ skills as competent, strategic, self-aware, independent readers able to comprehend fiction and nonfiction at deep levels. The Board gave approval for a resolution to appear on the April Legislative Agenda.



Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493 Telephone: 610-627-6136 Fax: 610-627-6136 www.rtmsd.org

Grace A. Eves

Director of Management Service

To: Members of the Board of School Directors James M. Wigo, Superintendent

From: Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services

Date: April 10, 2013

Subject: April 9, 2013 – Finance Committee Chairperson: Bill O’Donnell

________________________________________________________________ Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides and Bill O’Donnell. Absent: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Grace Eves, Patti Linden and Jim Wigo ______________________________________________________________________ Contracts

• Penncrest Graduation - Advanced Staging Productions-Rates are the same as the previous year.

• Ricoh-Dan Rottenberk, District’s printer, is retiring at the end of April. Ricoh offers contracted services, which will be used to continue print shop operations through the end of the year.

• Penncrest Pride Day-The contract represents a $100 increase over the prior year. Funding is through the Penncrest Student Activity Account

• Young Audience-The contract is for an assembly for Media Elementary students to celebrate the 100 book challenge.

Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval pending review by the solicitor.

Finance Committee Minutes April 9, 2013 Page 2 Budgetary Transfers: FY 13-22 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Technology Support Services – Supplies AMOUNT: $7,000.00 To: Technology Support Services – New Equipment AMOUNT: $7,000.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase uninterrupted power supply units for

switching closets throughout the District. Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval. Budgetary Comparison Report The District has received 93% of its revenue and has spent 84% of expenditures. Salaries are lower in the month of March for the current year because there were two pay periods in the current month compared to three pay periods in the month of March in the previous year. Action: Discussion 2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Budget The Delaware County Intermediate Unit approved its budget in March. The Delaware County Intermediate Unit’s Operating Budget for the 2013/14 school year is $7,770,552, for an increase of $131,065, which represents a1.7% increase from the current year. However, the contributions from school districts will remain the same as the current year. Rose Tree Media's share is $77,492, which is the same amount for the current 2012/13 fiscal year. Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval.

Finance Committee Minutes April 9, 2013 Page 3 2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Technical School Budget The Delaware County Vocational-Technical School Budget for the 2013/14 school year is 11,574,273 for an increase of $301,720 and represents a 2.67% increase over the 2012/13 school year. Rose Tree Media's share is $211,024. This is a decrease from the current year’s amount of $251,726, due to a decrease in enrollment of Rose Tree Media students in Technical School programs based on a three year average enrollment of 22.42 students. The 2013/14 Special Education Technical Programs budget is $1,158,993 of which Rose Tree Media's share is $26,698, which is a decrease over the current year. This decrease represents a decline in the average daily membership in this program for next school year. Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval. 2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education Budget The total Special Education Program Budget for 2013-2014 is $23,400.465, which is 4.6% less than the current year’s budget. Rose Tree Media’s share is $1,077,030 million. Last year RTMSD’s share was approximately $1.4 million. Fewer students are attending IU programs. Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval. 2013-2014 Delaware County Community College Budget The Delaware County Community College approved its budget in March. Under State law, the local sponsors’ obligation for support of the community college’s operating budget is the total operating balance after all other sources of revenue have been deducted. Each sponsoring school district’s share of the local sponsor appropriation is equal to its proportionate share of the total real estate market valuation of all twelve sponsoring districts, which now includes Chester Upland. The School District’s Share is $1,126,914 which represents an increase of $5,078 from the previous year. Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval.

Finance Committee Minutes April 9, 2013 Page 4 2013-2014 Proposed Final Budget – PDE form 2028 The 2013-2014 Proposed Final budget was presented in the PDE form 2028 format. The Proposed Final Budget must be adopted 30 days prior to the adoption of the Final Budget. The Final budget is scheduled for approval at the May 23. The Proposed Final Budget will be approved at a Special Legislative meeting on April 9. It will be on public display by May 3. The administration will continue to review expenditures and revenues and will have an update at the May 14 Finance Committee meeting. The tax increase cannot exceed 1.7%. Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval. Public Comment: Seven members of the public were in attendance. The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on May 14, 2013



Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493 Telephone: 610-627-.6000 Fax: 610-891-0959 www.rtmsd.org

Grace A. Eves Director of Management Services

___ To: Members of the Board of School Directors Mr. James M. Wigo, Superintendent

From: Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services


Subject: April 9, 2013 - Operations Committee Agenda Chairperson: Nancy Mackrides ______________________________________________________________________ Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides and Bill O’Donnell. Absent: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider Also in Attendance: Ron Baldino, Anne Callahan, Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Bonnie Kinsler, Phil Quinzi, Joe Solomon, Provident Energy, Phil Solomon, Johnson Controls, Inc. and Jim Wigo ______________________________________________________________________ CNG – Bus Presentation Phil Solomon from Johnson Controls, Inc. presented a transitional plan and financial benefits for the compressed natural gas buses project. The cost for construction and bus replacement is approximately $4.6 million. However, through guaranteed energy savings the District will realize a saving of $258,688 over the next twenty years. The savings from the project will pay for the construction costs and bus replacements. The District applied for a $500,000 grant from PA DEP. If the District receives the grant, the savings will increase to $1,077,996. The award was scheduled to be announced on March 31st, but has been postponed until later this month. Action: This item will be moved to the April 25, Legislative meeting for approval pending notification of the grand award and solicitor review. Capital Funds Summary A transfer from the general fund in June will be used for capital projects. There will be a change order from the stadium seating project.

Action: Discussion Operations Meeting Minutes April 9, 2013 Page 2 Capital Projects Update:

• Springton Lake Middle School Contractors were on site over spring break. They started the installation of EFIS on the limestone exterior walls of the cafeteria, interior window trim, an elevator upgrade and repaired the pool deck tile. Ron Baldino and Dennis Cini met with civil engineer, Gus Houghtman, to review the possibility of installing a nature trail and exercise platforms at Springton Lake Middle School. Action: Discussion

• ESCO Work continues at the Ed Center. JCI is preparing for summer work schedule. Boiler, chiller and generator work will begin soon at Penncrest. The boiler will be shut down in mid-May. The lighting is completed at all the elementary schools. Action: Discussion

• Media Elementary School The project is on schedule. The installation of the roof should be completed shortly. The committee approved replacing the counter tops for shelving units. The cost is approximately $17,000. There are two change orders as follows:

o J. R. Metzger, Inc. Change Order-$679 for an electrical permit o AJB Mechanical, Inc. Changer Order-$621.34 for new flush valves and

faucets Action: The change orders will be moved to the April 25, Legislative meeting for approval.

Public Comment: Four members of the public were in attendance. The next Operations Committee meeting will be on May 14, 2013.

James M. Wigo, Sr. Superintendent of Schools


Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493 Telephone: 610.627.6000 Fax: 610-891-0959 www.rtmsd.org

Anne D. Callahan

Director of Human Resources

To: Members of the Board of School Directors James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent

From: Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources


Subject: Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – April 9, 2012

In attendance: P. Barry, N. Fronduti, L. Kinsler-Fox (Chair), T. Barusevicius, N. Mackrides Also in Attendance: A. Callahan, J.Wigo, G. Eves, and Several Members of the Public I. Items for Legislative Meeting

The committee reviewed the items for the April legislative meeting. The agenda includes the retirements of fifteen professional staff that have elected to take advantage of the Early Retirement Incentive offered by the Board. The committee agreed to have all items move forward to the legislative meeting of the Board of School Directors on April 25, 2013.

II. STS Contract:

Reviewed the STS Contract for the period 2013-2014 and 2014- 2015. The Committee reviewed the change in the rate for Substitute Instructional Assistants. The rate was revised downward from $12.25 per hour to $12.00 per hour. Rates paid to STS for all of the substitutes increased by slightly less than 1% due to an increase in Unemployment Compensation rates.

III. Executive Session: An executive session was held to discuss matters of

personnel. The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on May 14, 2013, in the Board Room at the Education Center.

Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street

Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493 Telephone 610.627.6000

Fax 610.565.5317 www.rtmsd.org

Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, PhD Director of Pupil Services and

Special Education

To: Members of the Board of School Directors James Wigo, Superintendent of Schools

From: Dr. Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Director of Pupil Services and Special Education

Date: April 9, 2013

Subject: April 9, 2013 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes Chairperson: Ms. Nancy Fronduti

Board Members in Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Others in Attendance: James Wigo, Anne Callahan, Grace Eves, 7 community members

Overnight field trips:

The Penncrest indoor percussion ensemble and winter guard will compete in the TIA Indoor Championship in Wildwood, NJ, 5/2/13-5/3/13. Thirty-eight students will participate. They will be accompanied by six chaperones. Substitute costs are $204.00 dollars; and transportation costs are approximately $1200.00 dollars. Hotel and meals costs are included. The District is funding substitute costs. All other costs, including registration fees of $100.00 dollars are being paid by the Indoor Percussion budget.

Action: Approval will be on the April 2013 Legislative Agenda.

James M. Wigo Superintendent of Schools

Pupil Service Committee Meeting April 9, 2013 Page 2 Board Policy

Board Policy 210-Administration of Medications needs to be re-adopted. There are no new changes. This will appear on the April 25 Legislative Agenda for approval.

Action: Approval will be on the April 2013 Legislative Agenda. Board Policy 210.1-Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors is a new policy. This will appear on the April 25 Legislative Agenda as a first reading. Student Medication Authorization Form needs to be re-adopted for uniform use throughout the District Authorization for Self Carry/Administration Form needs to be re-adopted for uniform use throughout the District

Action: First reading on the April 2013 Legislative Agenda.

Settlement Agreement

A settlement agreement has been presented for tuition costs for a special education student in an out-of-state placement. The settlement calls for tuition payment to Awakening Youth, Inc. in Indiana in the amount of $28,185.00/year for annual tuition from 05/01/2013 through June 30, 2016. This tuition is in lieu of tuition costs that were to be paid to the student’s current educational placement at Devereux. This agreement releases the District from any and all educational claims on behalf of the student through the date of the agreement to June of 2016, pending the student’s continued enrollment at Awakening Youth and the Parent’s remaining residents of the RTM School District.

Action: Approved at the Special Legislative Meeting on April 9, 2013.

Presidential Announcement 1 April 25, 2013

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.” March 21, 2013 April 9, 2013 April 25, 2013

There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Session of May 23, 2013, at Penncrest High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.

VIII. Old Business April 25, 2013 1

VIII. Old Business A. 2013 – 2014 School Year Calendar – Second Read and Approval

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the 2013 – 2014 School Year Calendar. See Attachment A

IX. New Business 1 April 25, 2013

IX. New Business

A. Personnel

1. Terminations

a. Professional

1. Steve Adams, Physical Education Teacher, Springton Lake Middle School, retirement effective June 18, 2013.

Background

Mr. Adams joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1986. He is retiring after 27 years of dedicated service.

2. Catherine Bennett, Special Education Teacher,

Penncrest High School, retirement effective June 18, 2013.

Background

Ms. Bennett joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1987. She is retiring after 26 years of dedicated service.

3. Marie Castellan, Special Education Teacher,


Background

Ms. Castellan joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1993. She is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service.

4. Susan Coates, English Teacher, Penncrest High

School, retirement effective June 18, 2013. Background

Ms. Coates joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1989. She is retiring after 24 years of dedicated service.


IX. New Business

A. Personnel

1. Terminations

a. Professional

5. Randal Harp, English Teacher, Springton Lake Middle School, retirement, effective June 18, 2013.

Background

Mr. Harp joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1988. He is retiring after 25 years of dedicated service.

6. Alison Harrison, Guidance Counselor, Springton Lake

Middle School, retirement effective June 18, 2013. Background

Ms. Harrison joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1987. She is retiring after 26 years of dedicated service.

7. Margaret Hudak, Special Education Teacher,

Springton Lake Middle School, retirement, effective June 18, 2013.

Background

Ms. Hudak joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1979. She is retiring after 34 years of dedicated service.

8. Susan Knipel, Music Teacher, Springton Lake Middle

School, retirement, effective June 18, 2013. Background

Ms. Knipel joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1995. She is retiring after 18 years of dedicated service.


IX. New Business

A. Personnel

1. Terminations

a. Professional

9. Claire McGeehan, Elementary Teacher, Media Elementary, retirement, effective June 18, 2013.

Background

Ms. McGeehan joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1998. She is retiring after 15 years of dedicated service.

10. Jana Maxwell, Art Teacher, Media Elementary

School, retirement effective June 18, 2013. Background

Ms Maxwell joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1988. She is retiring after 25 years of dedicated service.

11. Susan Miller, Math Teacher, Penncrest High School,

retirement, effective June 18, 2013. Background

Ms. Miller joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1973. She is retiring after 39 years of dedicated service.

12. Carol Shapero, Physical Education Teacher, Media

Elementary School, retirement effective June 18, 2013.

Background

Ms. Shapero joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1980. She is retiring after 33 years of dedicated service.


IX. New Business

A. Personnel

1. Terminations

a. Professional

13. Carol Starr Townsend, Special Ed Teacher, Indian Lane Elementary, retirement effective June 18, 2013.

Background

Ms. Townsend joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1992. She is retiring after 21 years of dedicated service.

14. Leslie Valuck, Elementary Teacher, Indian Lane

Elementary, retirement effective June 18, 2013. Background

Ms. Valuck joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1996. She is retiring after 17 years of dedicated service.

15. Cynthia Garvin-Parks, Special Education Teacher,


Background

Ms. Garvin-Parks joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1980. She is retiring after 33 years of dedicated service.

16. Danielle DiRaimo, Librarian, Springton Lake Middle

School, resignation effective June 18, 2013.


IX. New Business

A. Personnel

1. Terminations


1. Frances Kelly, Attendance Clerk I, Rose Tree Elementary, retirement effective June 24, 2013.

Background

Ms. Kelly joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1988. She is retiring after 25 years of dedicated service.

2. Lois Yachetti, Food Service, Rose Tree Elementary,

retirement effective June 30, 2013. Background

Ms. Yachetti joined the Food Service Staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1999. She is retiring after 14 years of dedicated service.

3. Charlotte Piasecki, Support Staff I, Rose Tree

Elementary, retirement effective June 30, 2013. Background Ms. Piasecki joined the staff of Rose Tree Media

School District in 1990. She is retiring after 23 years of dedicated service.

4. Patricia Medrow, Support Staff I, Library Aide,


Background

Ms. Medrow joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1993. She is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service.


IX. New Business

A. Personnel

1. Terminations


5. Daniel Rottenberk, Printer, retirement effective April 26, 2013.

Background

Mr. Rottenberk joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1997. He is retiring after 16 years of dedicated service.

6. Melissa Shelly, Cafeteria Worker, Media Elementary,

resignation effective April 16, 2013.

7. Geri Morrison, Support Staff II, Indian Lane Elementary, retirement effective June 30, 2013.

Background

Ms. Morrison joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1992. She is retiring after 21 years of dedicated service.

8. Kathryn Johnson, School Nurse, Rose Tree

Elementary, retirement effective June 30, 2013. Background

Ms. Johnson joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1992. She is retiring after 21 years of dedicated service.

9. Martha Mayer, Clerk I, Media Elementary, retirement

effective June 21, 2013. Background

Ms. Mayer joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1992. She is retiring after 21 years of dedicated service.


IX. New Business A. Personnel 1. Terminations b. Non-Instructional

10. Rachel Douglas, (.5) Secretary 1, Springton Lake Middle School, retirement effective May 17, 2013.

Background

Ms. Douglas joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1991. She is retiring after 22 years of dedicated service.

11. Recommend Board approval of a change in

retirement date from June 30, 2013 to June 19, 2013 for the following personnel who were approved on the February Board:

Benjamin Copple Linda Cunningham Audrey Saunders 2. Nominations

a. Professional

1. Benjamin Danson, Summer School Social Studies Teacher effective June 24, 2013 through July 12, 2013 at the rate of $111.00 per day.

2. Dennis Smyth, Reading Rockets Summer School

Teacher effective July 8, 2013 through August 3, 2013 at the rate of $111.00 per day.


IX. New Business A. Personnel 2. Nominations a. Professional

3. Recommend Board approval of the following

personnel to serve as Summer School Enrichment Teachers for Summer School 2013 effective June 24, 2013 through August 3, 2013 at the rate of $99.00 per day:

Robin Heckman Week 3 Kathryn Hong Week 1 - 2 sessions Eileen Hunger Week 1 Kristen Manderachi Week 4 David Matthews Weeks 1 and 2 Amanda Morris Week 2 Evan Pettit Week 4 Sharon Prior Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 Andrea Rachubinski Weeks 1 and 3 Jeremy Smith Weeks 2 and 3 Courtney Williams Weeks 1 and 2

4. Kimberly Bradley, Reading Rockets Summer School Teacher effective July 8, 2013 through August 3, 2013 at the rate of $111.00 per day.

5. Courtney Williams, Homebound Instructor effective

April 5, 2013 at the rate of $46.00 per hour.


1. Joseph McGrath, Substitute Bus Driver, effective April 2, 2013 at the rate of $21.53 per hour. Mr. McGrath is assigned to the Transportation Department.

2. Barbara Resnick-Polcino, Substitute Bus Driver,

effective April 17, 2013 at the rate of $21.53 per hour. Ms. Resnick-Polcino is assigned to the Transportation Department.

3. Svitlana Duffy, Interpreter, effective February 27,

2013 at the rate of $25.00 per hour.


IX. New Business A. Personnel 3. General a. Classification Change

1. Joan Breslin, from Substitute Cafeteria Worker to

Regular Cafeteria Worker effective March 11, 2013 at the rate of $11.09 per hour. Ms. Breslin is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing Susan Dunn who was reassigned.

2. Edward Rheinstadter, from Full Time Bus Aide to

Substitutel Bus Aide effective March 25, 2013 at the rate of $14.15 per hour.

3. Andrea Worley, from Substitute Bus Driver to Part

Time Bus Driver effective April 2, 2013 at the rate of $21.53 per hour.

4. James Donley, from Part Time Bus Driver to Full Time

Bus Driver effective April 3, 2013 at the rate of $21.53 per hour.

b. Rescind Supplemental Contracts

1. Rescind appointment of Susan Knipel as 6th Grade Chorus Director, Springton Lake Middle School, effective February 25, 2013.

2. Rescind appointment of Susan Knipel as Music

Building Coordinator, Springton Lake Middle School effective February 25, 2013.

3. Rescind appointment of Susan Knipel as Evening

Concert Supervisor, Springton Lake Middle School, effective February 25, 2013.

c. Supplemental Contracts

1. Craig Snyder, Jazz Band Director, for the 2012-2013 school year at the annual salary of $1,450.00. Mr. Snyder is assigned to Penncrest High School.


IX. New Business A. Personnel 3. General c. Supplemental Contracts

2. Carolyn Fizzano, National English Honor Society for

the 2012-2013 school year at the annual salary of $1,160.00. Ms. Fizzano is assigned to Penncrest High School.

3. Dennis Smyth, Lego-Robotic Club Advisor, effective

April 5, 2013 at the annual salary of $217.50. Mr. Smythe is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.

4. Lisa Roccia, Lego-Robotic Club Co-Advisor, effective

April 5, 2013 at the annual salary of $72.50. Ms. Roccia is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.

5. Joseph Fisher, 6th Grade Chorus Director effective

February 25, 2013 at the annual salary of $348.91. Mr. Fisher is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School

6. Joseph Fisher, Music Building Coordinator effective

February 25, 2013 at the annual salary of $1,162.70. Mr. Fisher is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.


IX. New Business A. Personnel 3. General

d. Other

1. Recommend Board approval of the contract between Substitute Teacher Service and Rose Tree Media School District to provide substitute teachers effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015, at the following rates: See Attachment B

Teacher Level 1-20 days $ 75.00/day to substitute $100.50/day district cost 21st day $ 85.00/day to substitute $113.90/day district cost

Classroom Aide $12.00/hour to substitute $15.72/hour district cost

2. Recommend Board approve BeneServ Corporate Benefits Services as Agent of Record for life and disability insurance. See Attachment C

B. Overnight Trips

1. Penncrest High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble and Winter Guard – Wildwood, NJ

Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve an overnight field trip for the Penncrest indoor percussion ensemble and winter guard to Wildwood, NJ from 5/2/13-5/3/13.

Background

The Penncrest indoor percussion ensemble and winter guard will compete in the TIA Indoor Championship in Wildwood, NJ, 5/2/13-5/3/13. Thirty-eight students will participate. They will be accompanied by six chaperones. Substitute costs are $204 and transportation costs are approximately $1,200. Hotel and meals costs are included. The District is funding substitute costs. All other costs, including registration fees of $100 are being paid by the Indoor Percussion budget.


IX. New Business

C. 2012-2013 Last Day of School Resolve, the Board of School Directors change the end of the school year from June 18, 2013 to June 17, 2013 for students and from June 19, 2013 to June 18, 2013 for teachers.

D. Policies

1. Policy #210 Administration of Medications – Re-adoption – See Attachment D

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the re-adoption of Policy #210 Administration of Medications. Background Board Policy #210-Administration of Medications needs to be re-adopted. There are no new changes. The policy was reviewed at the April 9, 2013, Pupil Services Committee Meeting.

2. Policy #210.1 Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-

Injectors – First Read – See Attachment E

Resolve, the Board of School Directors review Policy #210.1 Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors.

Background

Board Policy 210.1-Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors is a new policy recommended for adoption by PSBA. This policy was discussed at the April 9, 2013, Pupil Services Committee Meeting.

E. Forms – See Attachment F

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the use of the following forms: 1. Student Medication Authorization Form 2. Authorization for Self Carry/Administration Form

Background

These forms need to be re-adopted for uniform use throughout the School District.


IX. New Business

F. Reading Workshop Elementary Literacy Program

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Reading Workshop (Teachers College) as a major component of the elementary literacy program.

Background

Many RTM teachers have piloted Reading Workshop over the past few years. Reading Workshop builds on the district’s strong literacy program by directly teaching skills identified under the Common Core, by promoting a strategic approach to reading, and by providing highly individualized instruction. While Reading Workshop focuses on comprehension skills, other discrete components of RTM’s literacy program address decoding, word study, fluency, writing, and independent reading. The entire literacy program was discussed at the April Curriculum & Instruction Committee meeting.

X. Finance 1 April 25, 2013

X. Finance A. Purchasing B. General 1. Contracts Resolve, that the Board approve the following contracts:

• Advanced Staging Productions o The contract in the amount of $4,491.25 will provide

staging services for Penncrest’s graduation. Pending review by the District’s solicitor.

• Ricoh USA o The contract will provide contracted printer services for

the District’s Print Shop. Pending review by the District’s solicitor.

• Fantasy World Entertainment o Rental of equipment for the Penncrest Pride Day

celebration. Funding is through the Penncrest Student Activity Account. Pending review by the District’s solicitor.

• Young Audience o The contract is in the amount of $2,370 for an assembly

for Media Elementary students to celebrate the 100 book challenge. Pending review by the District’s solicitor.

Background This item was discussed at the April 9, Finance Committee meeting.


X. Finance B. General 2. Budgetary Transfers: Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public School code section 609) when funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9) months of the fiscal year by the board. Resolve, that the Board approve the following Budgetary Transfers: FY 13-22 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Technology Support Services – Supplies AMOUNT: $7,000.00 To: Technology Support Services – New

Equipment AMOUNT: $7,000.00 RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase uninterrupted

power supply units for switching closets throughout the District. Background This item was discussed at the April 9, Finance Committee meeting. 3. 2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Budget

Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County Intermediate Unit’s Operating Budget for the 2013/14 school year in the amount of $7,770,552. Rose Tree Media School District’s share is $77,492, which is the same amount as the current 2012/13 school year.



X. Finance B. General 4. 2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Technical School

Budget

Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County Vocational- Technical School Budget for the 2013/14 school year in the amount of $11,574,273, which represents a 2.67% increase over the 2012/13 school year. Rose Tree Media School District’s share is $211,024. The 2013/14 Special Education Technical Programs budget is $1,158,993 of which Rose Tree Media School District’s share is $26,698.

Background This item was discussed at the April 9, Finance Committee meeting. 5. 2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education

Budget

Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County Intermediate Unit’s Special Education Program Budget for the 2013/14 school year in the amount of $23,400.465. The Rose Tree Media School District’s share is $1,077,030 million.



X. Finance

B. General

6. 2013-2014 Delaware County Community College Budget

Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County Community College Budget for the 2013/14 school year. Under State law, the local sponsors’ obligation for support of the community college’s operating budget is the total operating balance after all other sources of revenue have been deducted. Each sponsoring school district’s share of the local sponsor appropriation is equal to its proportionate share of the total real estate market valuation of all twelve sponsoring districts. The Rose Tree Media School District’s Share is $1,126,914.

Background This item was discussed at the April 9, Finance Committee meeting. 7. Johnson Controls, Inc. Performance Contract Addendum

Resolve, that the Board approve an addendum to the Act 39 Energy Saving Performance contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. in the amount of $4,820,492 for a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, bus transition project. Approval is pending notification of a DEP grant award in the amount of approximately $500,000 and solicitor review.

Background This item was discussed at the April 9, Operations Committee meeting.


X. Finance B. General 8. Change Orders – Media Elementary School Project

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, the School Board approve the following change orders:

J. R. Metzger, Inc. Change Order-$679 for an electrical permit AJB Mechanical, Inc. Changer Order-$621.34 for new flush valves and faucets

Background This item was discussed at the April 9, Operations Committee meeting. 9. Poetry Alive! Contract

Resolve, the Board approve a contract with Poetry Alive! to provide five assembly programs to students in each elementary school and the middle school on May 15th and 16th. The total amount of the contract is $1,860 and includes all costs, including lodging.

Background

The contract was discussed at the April Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting.

Key: No School - Holiday Full Inservice Day

Half Day for Students

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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT2013-2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Total New Teacher Days: 197*Total Teacher Days: 192* Revised 4-5-2013

Teacher Days: 21 Cum: 101Student Days: 21 Cum: 96

Teacher Days: 15 Cum: 80 Student Days: 15 Cum: 75



Teacher Days: 4 Teacher Days: 19 Cum: 23 Student Days: 19 Cum: 19





August 20-22 New Teacher OrientationAugust 26-29 Teacher InserviceSeptember 2 Holiday,All Buildings ClosedSeptember 3 First Day of School K-12September 5 Holiday, All Buildings ClosedNovember 5 No School Students - Teacher InserviceNovember 25 Parent Conferences K-8 Evening HoursNovember 26 Parent Conferences K-8 SLMS 10:55 a.m. Early Dismissal Elementary - No School K-5November 27 Parent Conferences K-8

No School for Students K-8

November 28, 29 Holiday, All Buildings Closed December 23-31 Student/Teacher Holiday December 24-26 Holiday, All Buildings Closed December 31 Holiday, All Buildings Closed January 1 Holiday, All Buildings Closed January 20 Holiday, All Buildings Closed January 24 Semester Ends, Early Dismissal for SLMS 11:50 a.m. PHS Make-up Exams only February 13 Early Dismissal Elementary Student only 12:20 February 14 No School for Students Teacher Inservice February 17 Holiday, All Buildings Closed March 6 Elementary Conferences K-5 No School K-5 March 7 Elementary Conferences K-5 No School K-5

April 14-18 Student/Teacher Holiday April 17-18 Holiday, All Buildings Closed April 21 Teacher Inservice - Flex May 23 Teacher Inservice - Flex May 26 Holiday, All Buildings Closed June 12 PHS Graduation June 17 Last Day for Students, Early Dismissal: PHS - 10:15 SLMS - 11:00; Elem. 12:00 June 18 Teacher Inservice July 4 Holiday, All Buildings Closed

*These year-end dates allow for three emergency school closings during the 2013-2014 school year. If fewer than three emergency school closings are needed, these days will be deducted from the end of the year for students. If more than 3 snow days are used, days in spring break may be utilized to meet our necessary requirements for attendance.


Total Student Days 183*

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