ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS. Legislative Agenda September 23, :30 p.m.

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1 ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Legislative Agenda September 23, :30 p.m. I. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes A. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2014 III. Presentations and Awards A. None IV. Educational Presentation A. POWR Program at Penncrest High School Louise Naismith V. 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 VI. Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each) A. RTMEA Sue Williamson Agenda 1 September 23, 2014

2 VII. Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each) A. Rose Tree Media Residents VIII. Old Business A. Policy #113.2 Behavior Support 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. Unpaid Leave of Absence c. Rescind Supplemental Contracts d. Supplemental Contracts e. Salary Correction f. Elimination of Position g. Create New Position h. Other See Attachments B and C B. Overnight Trip 1. Penncrest High School Student Council PASC State Conference, Altoona, PA X. Finance A. Purchasing 1. None B. General 1. Change Orders 2. Budgetary Transfers 3. Contract Walnut Street Theatre for Springton Lake Middle School 4. Pennsylvania School Board Association Election 5. ABA2DAY Behavior Service Contract 6. Dr. Peter N. Christie, IEP Review Contract 7. Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment 8. Professional Development Center for Educators Contract 9. Bayada Nursing Services Contract C. Financials for August 2014 D. Bill Lists for August 2014 Agenda 2 September 23, 2014

3 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 October 23, 2014, at Penncrest High School. The Legislative Meetings are recorded on tape. Agenda 3 September 23, 2014

4 EXCELLENCE TODAY FOR TOMORROW Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania Telephone: Fax: James M. Wigo, Sr. Superintendent Grace A. Eves Director of Management Services To: Members of the Board of School Directors James Wigo, Superintendent From: Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary Date: September 19, 2014 Subject: Minutes of the August 28, 2014 Legislative Meeting I. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Board Members in Attendance: John Hanna, President Linda Kinsler-Fox, Vice President Tracy Barusevicius William O Donnell Elizabeth Schneider Bill Tyson Students: Tanner Daggy Allison D Ignazio Riley George Michaela Rheil Absent: Absent: Nancy Fronduti Nancy Mackrides Harry Postles Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services Thomas Kelly, Esq., Solicitor Patti Linden, Supv. Technology Steve Taylor, Asst. Superintendent James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

5 II. Approval of Minutes A. Legislative Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2014 B. Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2014 Ms. Kinsler-Fox moved and Mr. O Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2014 and the Special Legislative Minutes of August 7, 2014 The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being: AYES: Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill O Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson NAYS: None ABSENT: Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides and Harry Postles III. Presentations and Awards A. None IV. Educational Presentation RTM Summer Theater: Christa Consadene "School House Rock" - Patrick Murphy, Chris Grouzes and V. Reports A. Student Liaison Reports B. Board Liaison Reports C. Committee Highlights and Reports D. School Reports - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 28, 2014 E. Superintendent s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 28, 2014 II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

6 V. Reports F. Solicitor s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 28, 2014 Ms. Kinsler-Fox moved and Mr. O Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Solicitor s request that the School Board approve the settlement agreement as outlined under Article II. The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being: AYES: Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill O Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson NAYS: None ABSENT: Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides and Harry Postles G. President s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 28, 2014 VI. Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each) A. RTMEA Sue Williamson VII. Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each) A. Rose Tree Media Residents VIII. Old Business A. None II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

7 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. Unpaid Leave of Absence c. Rescind Supplemental Contracts d. Supplemental Contracts e. Create New Position f. Other See Attachments A and B Mr. O Donnell moved and Mr. Tyson seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following New Business: IX. New Business A. Personnel 1. Terminations a. Professional b. Non-Instructional 1. Bruce Otto, Maintenance Worker, resignation effective August 12, Constance Smith, School Bus Driver, termination due to inability to perform the functions of the job, effective August 28, II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

8 IX. New Business A. Personnel 2. Nominations a. Professional 1. Recommend the Board recognize the following personnel for attainment of tenure, effective August 28, 2014: Kathryn Hong Karen Meile Lindsi Ciuffetelli Julie Fetsch Jennifer Brotman Carolyn Fizzano Andrea Rachubinski Kimberely Bradley David Sikorski Jessica Levy Michele Shaw Glenwood Indian Lane Media Media Penncrest Penncrest Penncrest Rose Tree Rose Tree Springton Lake Springton Lake 2. Jeffrey Leahan, Heath and Physical Education Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor s Degree/Step 1. Mr. Leahan received his Bachelor s Degree from West Chester University. He served as a Long Term Substitute for Rose Tree Media School District during the school year. Mr. Leahan is assigned to Glenwood, Media and Indian Lane Elementary Schools replacing Carley Lloyd who resigned. 3. Mary Kirchgasser, (.5) Kindergarten Teacher, effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $27,318.50, Master s Degree/Step 8 pro-rated. Ms.Kirchgasser received her Bachelor s and Master s Degrees from West Chester University. Ms. Kirchgasser is assigned to Media Elementary. 4. Ann Squires, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor s Step 1 pro-rated for the first semester. Ms. Squires received her Bachelor s Degree from West Chester University. Ms. Squires is assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing Angel Barry who is on leave. NOTE: Ms. Squires is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork. II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

9 IX. New Business A. Personnel 2. Nominations a. Professional 5. Heather Peterson, Elementary Teacher, effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $54,191.00, Master s Degree/Step 6. Ms. Peterson received her Bachelor s Degree from Widener University and her Master s Degree from Saint Joseph s University. She comes to us from Upper Darby School District where she served as an Elementary Teacher. Ms. Peterson is assigned to Media Elementary School replacing Matthew Johnston who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Peterson is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork. 6. Melissa Johnson, (.8) Long Term Substitute Reading Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $ 42,460.80, Master s Degree/Step I pro-rated. Ms. Johnson received her Bachelor s Degree from Arizona State University and her Master s Degree from Northern Arizona University. She comes to us from Balsz School District in Arizona where she served as a Reading Interventionist. Ms. Johnson also holds National Board Certification which carries a one-time $2,500 stipend. Ms. Johnson is assigned to Glenwood and Indian Lane Elementary Schools replacing Debbie Preg who is on leave. 7. Melissa Mascitelli, Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher effective August 20, 2014 at the annual salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor s Degree/Step 1, pro-rated for the first semester. Ms. Mascitelli received her Bachelor s Degree from Millersville University. She comes to us from Wolfe Street Academy in Maryland where she served as an Elementary Teacher. Ms. Mascitelli is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Lindsay Groy who is on leave. NOTE: Ms. Mascitelli is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork. 8. Denim Senavitis, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $46,091.00, Bachelor s Degree/Step 2. Ms. Senavitis received her Bachelor s Degree from West Chester University. She served as a Long Term Substitute during the school year.. Ms. Senavitis is assigned to Media Elementary replacing Evan O Neill who was reassigned. II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

10 IX. New Business A. Personnel 2. Nominations a. Professional 9. Amanda Spinogatti, (.8) Speech and Language Therapist, effective August 21, 2014 at the annual salary of $43,174.40, Master s Degree/Step 5. Ms. Spinogatti received her Bachelor s Degree from the Unversity of Delaware and her Master s Degree from LaSalle University. She comes to us from Upper Darby School District where she served as a Speech and Language Pathologist. Ms. Spinogatti is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School and Rose Tree Elementary replacing Johannah Timbario who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Spinogatti is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork. 10. Charles Jacien, Long Term Substitute Learning Support Teacher, effective August 25, 2014 at the annual salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor s Degree/Step 1. Mr. Jacien received his Bachelor s Degree from West Chester University. He is assigned to Rose Tree and Media Elementary Schools replacing Lisa Sukanick who is on leave. NOTE: Mr. Jacien is being hired pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork. 11. Theresa Shannon, Special Education Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $53,076.00, Master s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Shannon received her Bachelor s and Master s Degrees from Drexel University. Ms. Shannon has served as a Support Staff II for Rose Tree Media School District. Ms. Shannon is assigned to Glenwood Elementary. This is a new position. 12. Kortney Mozella, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher effective September 2, 104, at the annual salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Mazella received her Bachelor s Degree from West Chester University. She is assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing Melissa Miller who is on leave. II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

11 IX. New Business A. Personnel 2. Nominations a. Professional 13. Marci Carmeans, Long Term Substitute Science Teacher effective September 2, 2014 for the first semester, at the annual salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor s Degree/Step 1 prorated. Ms. Carmeans received her Bachelor s Degree from Temple University. She is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Amanda Slattery who is on leave. NOTE: Ms. Carmeans is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork. b. Non-Instructional 1. Recommend approval for the following personnel to serve as Theme Readers for the school year: Michael Bury Mary McConville John Pritchard Elaine Prizzi Nancy Wooding 2. Alice Short, (.5) 10 month Secretary I, effective August 29, 2014 at the annual salary of $17, Ms. Short is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing Jenni Rebecca Smith who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Short is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork. 3. Nicholas Miele, Maintenance Worker, effective August 29, 2014 at the rate of $19.56 per hour. Mr. Miele is assigned to the Service Center replacing Bruce Otto who resigned. NOTE: Mr. Miele is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork. 4. Steven Yates, Custodian, effective August 29,2014 at the rate of $17.62 per hour. Mr. Yates is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary replacing Ron Shortall who retired. NOTE: Mr. Yates is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork. 5. Mary Grasty, Custodial Night Supervisor for the school year at the annual salary of $1, Ms. Grasty is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary. II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

12 IX. New Business A. Personnel 2. Nominations b. Non-Instructional 3. General 6. Melissa Sabatino, Title I Reading Tutor for the school year at the rate of $16.00 per hour. Ms. Sabatino is assigned to Media Elementary. a. Classification Change 1. Marie Costa, from Long Term Substitute Learning Support Teacher to Learning Support Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $53,076.00, Master s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Costa is assigned to Media Elementary replacing Kathering McCarthy who resigned. 2. Amy Fizzano, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher to Elementary Teacher effective September 2, 2014 at the annual salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Fizzano is assigned to Glenwood Elementary. This is a new Position. b. Unpaid Leave of Absence 1. Amanda Slattery requests an unpaid leave of absence effective September 15, 2014 through January 23, 2015 for purposes of child rearing. c. Rescind Supplemental Contracts 1. Recommend Board approval for the following positions to be rescinded for the school year: Erin Scheivert Communications Coordinator Mike DeLeo Team Leader 7-3 II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

13 IX. New Business A. Personnel 3. General d. Supplemental Contracts 1. Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to serve as New Teacher Mentors for the school year: Thomas Durant $1, Julia Friedgen $ Berit Haahr $1, Stephanie Herman $ Jacklyn Leck $1, Theresa Long $1, Christine Maguire $1, Stacy McMorrow $ Caitlin Pettit, Assistant Field Hockey Coach for the school year at the annual salary of $3, Ms. Pettit is assigned to Penncrest High School. 3. Margaret Barney Art District Coordinator for the school year at the annual salary of $6, Antoinette Lyons, Music District Coordinator for the school year at the annual salary of $5, Kimberly Riviere, World Language District Coordinator for the school year at the annual salary of $5, Michelle Shaw, Team Leader 7-3 for the school year at the annual salary of $ Ms. Shaw is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School. 7. Kristin McIntyre, Assistant Freshman Field Hockey Coach for the school year at the annual salary of $2, Ms. McIntyre is assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms. McIntyre is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork. 8. Andrew Radomicki, Assistant Freshman Boys Basketball Coach for the school year at the annual salary of $3, Mr. Radomicki is assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Mr. Radomicki is being hired pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork. II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

14 IX. New Business A. Personnel 3. General e. Create New Position f. Other Recommend Board approval for the creation of a new elementary teacher at Glenwood Elementary. The enrollments for second grade at Glenwood Elementary have exceeded 24 students per class requiring the creation of an additional class. 1. Recommend the Board approve the agreement between Rose Tree Media School District and Peggy A. Levesque, t/a Reaching Beyond to provide student relation services at Springton Lake Middle School for the school year at the rate of $59.55 per hour not to exceed $30,000. See Attachment A - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 28, Recommend the Board approve the agreement between Rose Tree Media School District and Cynthia Garvin-Parks, t/a Mission Achievement to provide student relation services at Penncrest High School for the school year at the rate of $59.55 per hour not to exceed $30,000. See Attachment B - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 28, The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being: AYES: Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill O Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson NAYS: None ABSENT: Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides and Harry Postles II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

15 IX. New Business B. Overnight Trips 1. Penncrest High School EcoAdventure Ohiopyle, PA 2. Penncrest High School Wrestlers Lancaster, PA 3. Penncrest Boys Cross Country Team Hershey, PA 4. Penncrest High School Wrestlers Hershey, PA 5. Penncrest Girls and Boys swim Teams Bucknell University 6. Penncrest Girls and Boys Indoor Track Teams State College, PA 7. Penncrest Girls and Boys Outdoor Track Team Shippensburg, PA 8. Penncrest Marching Band Tampa, FL 9. Penncrest Cheerleaders Orlando, FL Mr. O Donnell moved and Mr. Tyson seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: IX. New Business B. Overnight Trip 1. Penncrest High School EcoAdventure Ohiopyle, PA Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve an overnight field trip for an outdoor leadership retreat for Penncrest students to Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle, PA from 09/25/-9/28/14 (Raindate, 10/2-10/5/2014). Students will participate in various outdoor activities including stargazing, hiking, and swimming. Other activities may include white water rafting, natural water slides, and rock climbing contingent on the review of the District s insurance carrier and adequate liability protection. 2. Penncrest High School Wrestlers Lancaster, PA Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an overnight field trip for Penncrest wrestlers to attend the Conestoga Valley Holiday Wrestling Classic from 12/27/14-12/28/14 in Lancaster, PA. Registration costs and transportation costs totaling $1,000 will be paid by the District. 3. Penncrest Boys Cross Country Team Hershey, PA Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an overnight field trip for the Penncrest Boys Cross Country team to attend the state meet from 10/31/14-11/1/14 in Hershey, PA. The registration and transportation costs are estimated to be $600 and are being paid by the Athletic Department. II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

16 IX. New Business B. Overnight Trips 4. Penncrest High School Wrestlers Hershey, PA Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an overnight field trip for the Penncrest wrestlers to attend the PIAA State Wrestling Championships in Hershey, PA from 03/04/15-03/08/15. Based on the results of wrestling competitions, approximately 4 students will attend the Championships. Substitute costs (1 substitute for 4 days at $102/day), lodging/meals, and transportation costs totaling $1,708 will be paid through the Athletics budget. 5. Penncrest Girls and Boys Swim Teams Bucknell University Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an overnight field trip has been for the Penncrest Girls and Boys Swim teams to attend the PIAA Swimming State Championships at Bucknell University from 03/12/15-03/15/15. Three students will attend the State Championships. Substitute costs (2 substitutes for one day at $102/day), lodging/meals, registration, and transportation costs totaling $1,954 will be paid through the Athletics budget. 6. Penncrest Girls and Boys Indoor Track Teams State College, PA Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an overnight field trip for the Penncrest Girls and Boys Indoor Track teams to attend the Indoor Track State Championships at State College, PA from 02/27/15-03/7/15. Approximately students will attend the Championships. Lodging/meals, registration, and transportation costs totaling $1,220 will be paid through the Athletics budget. 7. Penncrest Girls and Boys Outdoor Track Teams, Shippensburg, PA Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an overnight field trip for the Penncrest Girls and Boys Outdoor Track teams to attend the PIAA Outdoor Track and Field State Championships at Shippensburg, PA from 05/21/15-05/23/15. Approximately students will attend the Championships. Lodging/meals, registration, and transportation costs totaling $2,520 will be paid through the Athletics budget and Boosters. II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

17 IX. New Business B. Overnight Trips 8. Penncrest Marching Band Tampa, FL Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an overnight field trip for the Penncrest Marching Band to perform in the Outback Bowl halftime show in Tampa, Florida from 12/28/14-1/2/15. Students will perform in the nationally televised halftime show. Lodging/meals, registration, and transportation costs totaling $2,520 will be paid by the students through fundraisers. 9. Penncrest Cheerleaders Orlando, FL Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve an overnight field trip request for the Penncrest Cheerleaders to attend the UCA National High School cheerleading championships, pending an invitation to compete after the regional championship at Kutztown University in December, in Orlando, Florida in 2/5/15-2/9/15. The Penncrest Cheerleaders will compete in Disney World, Florida. Students will take a school bus to and from the Philadelphia International Airport. They will travel to Florida by plane. The District will cover the costs of substitute coverage which total $306 dollars. All other costs will be paid for by the students and Boosters. The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being: AYES: Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill O Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson NAYS: None ABSENT: Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides and Harry Postles II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

18 IX. New Business C. Policy Change X. Finance 1. Policy Behavior Support - Review Resolve, the Board of School Directors review the change to Board Policy related to Behavior Support. This addition is recommended by the PDE special education compliance officer based on review of the District s Board Policy in May of See Attachment C - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 28, A. Purchasing 1. None B. General 1. Change Orders None 2. Budgetary Transfers None 3. DIBELS Data System Agreement 4. Renewal Contract with Interquest Detection Canines 5. CritiCare Contract 6. Contract to Reimburse a Parent for Transportation 7. CritiCare Contract 8. HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsey Contract 9. Vanguard School for Special Needs Contract 10. Vanguard School Contract 11. Barn at Spring Brook Farm Contract 12. Annette Gallagher Contract 13. Dr. Peter N. Christie, DO Contract 14. Dr. Robert Sing Contract 15. Settlement Agreement 16. AIM Academy Agreement X. Finance Mr. O Donnell moved and Mr. Tyson seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: A. Purchasing - none B. General 1. Change Orders - none 2. Budgetary Transfers none II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

19 X. Finance B. General 3. DIBELS Data System Agreement Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a licensing agreement with the DIBELS Data System to provide DIBELS assessments for the school year. The DIBELS Data System, which is administered by the University of Oregon, provides literacy assessments for students in grades K-5 three times a year at a cost of $1 per student. 4. Renewal Contract with Interquest Detection Canines Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a renewal contract by Interquest Detection Canines to provide canine contraband inspection services at the rate of $225 for three hours or $450 for six hours, plus a $50 transportation charge. Interquest Detection Canines provide random contraband searches at Penncrest High School and Springton Lake Middle School. The cost to the district is the same as last school year ($225 for 3 hours) and will not exceed $3,000. There will be approximately 10 visits at SLMS and PHS during the school year. Pending review by the Solicitor and execution of the contract. 5. CritiCare Contract Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract with CritiCare to provide nursing services on an as needed basis at the rate of $55.00/hour for RNs, $45.00/hour for LPNs, $25.00/hour for CNAs, and $22.00/hour for PCA s. CritiCare is one of the substitute nursing agencies that provide substitute nurses as needed. The hourly rate for a Registered Nurse is the same as last year: $55.00 per hour. The contract is the same as last year except for CritiCare increasing its minimum insurance coverage from one million to three million dollars and a Statutory Immunity Clause for additional State protection for the District. 6. Contract to Reimburse a Parent for Transportation Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract to reimburse a parent of a special education student for transporting their child home from HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy in lieu of the District providing transportation. A student who attends the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy located at 4400 Baltimore Pike, Philadelphia, PA, requires parental transportation due to medically necessary private therapies and treatment scheduled in the afternoons. II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

20 X. Finance B. General 7. CritiCare Contract Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract with CritiCare to provide a nurse for two hours in the AM and two hours in the PM on the school bus for a special education student. Reimbursement rates are the same as what is outlined in the Criticare general agreement between the District and Criticare. These services are required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 8. HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsey Contract Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract that has been submitted by HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy for a special education student with significant disabilities. This contract is for educational costs for the school year in the amount of $92,100. This placement is required based on the special education needs of this student in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 9. Vanguard School for Special Needs Contract Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract that has been submitted by the Vanguard School for a special education student. This contract covers educational costs for a student with significant disabilities at an annual tuition rate of $49,115. This placement is required based on the special education needs of this student in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 10. Vanguard School Contract Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve and ratify a contract with the Vanguard School for the provision of Extended School Year services for the summer of 2014 for a special education student. The rate of the summer tuition is $7,360. Extended School Year services are required based on the special education needs of this student in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

21 X. Finance B. General 11. Barn at Spring Brook Farm Contract Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve and ratify a contract with the Barn at Spring Brook Farm for the provision of Extended School Year services for the summer of 2014 for a special education student. The rate of the summer tuition is $1,750. Extended School Year services are required based on the special education needs of this student in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 12. Annette Gallagher Contract Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract with Annette Gallagher to provide dental screenings to students during the school year. Dental examinations are required by Article 14 of the Public School Code of Dr. Peter N. Christie, DO Contract Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract with Dr. Peter N. Christie, DO to provide physicals to staff (bus drivers and cafeteria workers) and students. The cost of the contract is $9, plus $55 for bus driver examinations and $20 per Mantoux-PPD. The provision of these services are required according to the RTMSD Agreement with the RTM Bus Drivers/Custodial Maintenance Association and under P.S. Code of 1949, Act 14, Article 14, Section 1421 and amendments. Pending review by the Solicitor and execution of the contract. 14. Dr. Robert Sing Contract Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract with Dr. Robert Sing of Springfield Sports Emergency Medical Corporation for a School Doctor for schools and assignments by the School District. The cost of the contract is not to exceed $25,578. Pending review by the Solicitor and execution of the contract. II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

22 X. Finance B. General 15. Settlement Agreement Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a settlement agreement for a special education student to provide reimbursement to parents for tuition at a private school not to exceed $22,800 for the and school years and attorney fees not to exceed $5,800. Tuition reimbursement is in place of the District providing educational placement at an approved private school and releases the District of all obligations to provide a free and appropriate public education as required by IDEA. 16. AIM Academy Agreement Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a month-to-month tuition agreement, pending legal review, with the AIM Academy in Manyunk for the education of a special education student, pending reevaluation to determine an appropriate educational placement for the student. This is a newly registered student whose pending educational placement is the AIM Academy. Under IDEA, the student has to remain at the pending placement until the District completes a reevaluation, develops an individualized education plan and offers an appropriate education placement according to the student s needs. The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being: AYES: Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill O Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson NAYS: None ABSENT: Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides and Harry Postles II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

23 X. Finance C. Financials for June 2014 and July 2014 D. Bill Lists for June 2014 and July 2014 X. Finance Mr. O Donnell moved and Mr. Tyson seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following Finance Reports: C. Financials for June 2014 and July 2014 June/July June/July June/July June/July 2014 Treasurers Reports 2014 Investment Reports 2014 Summary Expenditure Status Report 2014 Revenue Status Report D. Bill Lists June 2014 General Fund Bill List $ 3,261, June 2014 Imprest Fund Bill List $ June 2014 Capital Fund Bill List $ 20, June 2014 Bond Series 2013 Bill List $ 644, June 2014 Scholarship Fund Bill List $ 3, June 2014 Activities/Special Revenue Fund $ 48, $ 3,979, II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

24 X. Finance D. Bill Lists July 2014 General Fund Bill List $ 5,853, July 2014 Capital Fund Bill List $ 23, July 2014 Bond Series 2011 Bill List $ 235, July 2014 Bond Series 2013 Bill List $ 179, July 2014 Activities/Special Revenue Fund $ 6, $ 6,299, The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being: AYES: Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill O Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson NAYS: None ABSENT: Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides and Harry Postles XI. Adjournment Mr. O Donnell moved and Ms. Barusevicius seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: Resolve, there being no 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: Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill O Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson NAYS: None ABSENT: Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides and Harry Postles Grace A. Eves School Board Secretary II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 28, September 23, 2014

25 OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION TO: FROM: Members of the Board of School Directors Mr. James M. Wigo, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Taylor, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction DATE: September 9, 2014 RE: September 19, 2014 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting Minutes Chairperson: Mrs. Linda Kinsler-Fox Board Members in Attendance: John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O Donnell, Harry Protzman, Liz Schneider, Bill Tyson Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Lindi Ciuffetelli, Julia Davis, Bill Dougherty, Steve Taylor, Jim Wigo, Patti Linden, and a member of the community. Summer School 2014 Mr. Dougherty and Mrs. Davis reported on Summer School The mission of the program is to provide students with unique and engaging summer learning experiences, as well as high school credits, at no cost to the district. This year s program offered 34 camp experiences and remedial courses in five subjects, with overall enrollment slightly increased from that in A highlight of the summer was the high participation in the musical theater program culminating in performances of Schoolhouse Rock. Given a new administrative structure and robust revenue, the entire program operated comfortably in the black for the summer. The Directors will be investigating an online registration and payment system for subsequent years. Preview of Anticipated Curriculum & Instruction Agenda Items for Dr. Taylor previewed anticipated agenda items for this year s Curriculum & Instruction Committee meetings. Elementary Progress Report Revision Dr. Taylor shared information with the Board about revisions to the elementary progress reports. Revisions began last February and were completed during one of the teacher in services days in August. Goals for the revisions included bringing the language up to date, providing real talking points for parent conferences, simplifying the grading system, adding a section on expectations for students to parallel the positive behavior

26 support program, and clarifying the indications of special needs. The new progress reports will go into effect for the first marking period this fall. Concurrent Enrollment Agreements will the tenth year Penncrest High School students participate in Dual Enrollment courses, which are college courses taken at local college campuses, and for which students earn credits at both Penncrest and the post-secondary institution. Dr. Taylor asked the Board s permission to include on the September Legislative Agenda Concurrent Enrollment Agreements with Delaware County Community College, Neumann University, and Penn State Brandywine University. These agreements clarify the eligibility, costs, and other conditions of participation for students who take Dual Enrollment courses. The Board granted permission for these agreements to appear on the September Legislative Agenda. Services Agreement with the Professional Development Center for Educators at the University of Delaware Dr. Taylor asked the Board s permission to include this agreement on the September Legislative Agenda. It provides a total of 8 days of professional development to be split between coaching on PA Core Math Standards for secondary teachers and the Words Their Way program for elementary teachers. The total amount of the contract is $4,000. Funds will come from the Office of Curriculum & Instruction budget. After discussion, the Board granted permission for the agreement to appear on the September Legislative Agenda. Public Comment There was no public comment.

27 EXCELLENCE TODAY FOR TOMORROW Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania Telephone: Fax: James M. Wigo, Sr. Superintendent Grace A. Eves Director of Management Services To: Members of the Board of School Directors James M. Wigo, Superintendent From: Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services Date: September 18, 2014 Subject: September 9, 2014 Finance Committee Minutes Chairperson: Bill O Donnell Attendance: Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson Absent: Nancy Fronduti Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Julie Davis, Bill Dougherty, Heather Hogan, Steve Taylor and James Wigo 1. Budgetary Comparison Report The District has received 58% of revenue and expensed 24% of expenditures. Tax collections are approximately $2,000,000 ahead of last year s collection. Action: Discussion 2. Budgetary Transfers FY 15-1 Fund 10 General Fund FROM: Instruction & Curriculum Development - Supplies AMOUNT: $2, TO: Instruction - Supplies AMOUNT: $2, RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase necessary core curriculum materials. Action: This item will be moved to the September 23rd Legislative agenda for a vote of the Board. Dedicated to Excellence

28 3. Contract - Walnut Street Theatre The contract is for two presentations for sixth and eighth grade students to be held at the Springton Lake Middle School for Black History month. Action: This item will be moved to the September 23rd Legislative agenda for a vote of the Board. 4. Barbacane Thorton & Company Audit The local auditors will be on site from September 29 th through October 9 th. Heather Hogan was recognized for receiving an award from Barbacan Thorton & Company for distinguished financial reporting. Action: Discussion 5. PSBA Election The District is given one vote per candidate. A vote will be taken at the September 23rd Legislative meeting and the vote will be sent electronically to PSBA by October 6 th. Action: This item will be moved to the September 23rd Legislative agenda for a vote of the Board. Public Comment: Two members of the public were in attendance. The next Finance Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Dedicated to Excellence

29 EXCELLENCE TODAY FOR TOMORROW Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania Telephone: Fax: James M. Wigo, Sr. Superintendent Grace A. Eves Director of Management Services To: Members of the Board of School Directors James M. Wigo, Superintendent From: Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services Date: September 18, 2014 Subject: September 9, 2014 Operations Committee Minutes Chairperson: Elizabeth Schneider Attendance: Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson Absent: Nancy Fronduti Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Julie Davis, Bill Dougherty, Heather Hogan, Steve Taylor and James Wigo 1. Capital Project Updates The status of the 2014/2015 capital projects was reviewed. Ron Baldino presented the committee with a map of the new walking trail at Springton Lake Middle School. They discussed the upcoming dedication. Action: Discussion 2. Change Orders The list of change orders for the 2014/2015 capital projects was reviewed. Action: This item will be moved to the September 23 rd Legislative agenda for a vote of the Board. 3. CNG Update Ron Baldino gave an update on the CNG project. Public Comment: Two members of the public were in attendance. The next Operations Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Dedicated to Excellence

30 EXCELLENCE TODAY FOR TOMORROW Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania Telephone: Fax: James M. Wigo, Sr. Superintendent of Schools Anne D. Callahan Director of Human Resources To: From: Members of the Board of School Directors James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources Date: September 12, 2014 Subject: Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting September 9, 2014 Board Members in attendance: T. Barusevicius, Chair, L. Kinsler-Fox, J. Hanna, N. Mackrides, W. O Donnell, H. Postles, E. Schneider, B. Tyson Also in attendance: A. Callahan, J. Wigo, S. Taylor, P. Linden, R. Salladino, and one member of the public I. Items for Legislative Meeting Anne Callahan The committee reviewed items to be included on the agenda of the Legislative Meeting of the Board of School Directors on September 23, Additional items will be added to the agenda as they come in. A final agenda will be sent to the Board of School Directors on September 19, Action: This item will be moved to the September 2014 Legislative Agenda for a vote of the Board. II. Reading Coach The committee discussed the addition of an elementary Reading Coach for the remainder of the school year to assist in the continued implementation of Reading Workshop. The position will be primarily funded by the Ready to Learn Grant. There will be a small portion of the salary and benefits that will be funded out of the general fund. The position will begin in October 2014 and end in June Action: This item will be moved to the September 2014 Legislative Agenda for a vote of the Board

31 Minutes of Personnel Committee September 9, 2014 (continued) III. Archery Intramurals Springton Lake Middle School The committee discussed the Archery program at Springton Lake Middle School. The program as it has evolved over recent years does not meet the parameters of an intramural sport. Students are being charged for the use of the Middletown Archery and are being bused to the Archery. This was never the intent of an intramural program. District administration is looking at the program to determine if modifications can be made to the program so that it will fit the definition of an intramural sport. If not, it may have to be discontinued as a school district sponsored intramural. There was discussion by the committee about the possibility of getting someone to come from the Middletown Archery to conduct an intramural program on school premises. More information needs to be gathered including information from our liability insurance carrier as to the liability issues. Action: The issue was tabled at this time in order to give the administration time to gather the additional information to come back to the committee with a recommendation. IV. Changes to Supplemental Positions Springton Lake Middle School The committee discussed a proposal from Dr. Salladino to eliminate four supplemental positions and replace them with three new supplemental positions. These changes are cost neutral for the district. Eliminate: Sigma Mathematics Competition Grade 6, 7, and 5 units each, eliminate one homework club in Grade units Add: MathCounts 7 units, National Junior Honor Society units and Robotics Assistant units. Action: This item will be moved to the September 2014 Legislative Agenda for a vote of the Board V. Executive Session An executive session was held to discuss matters of personnel. The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in the Board Room at the Education Center.

32 James M. Wigo Superintendent of Schools Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania Telephone Fax Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, PhD Director of Pupil Services and Special Education To: From: Members of the Board of School Directors James Wigo, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Director of Pupil Services and Special Education Date: September 9, 2014 Subject: September 9, 2014 Pupil Services/Special Education Committee Meeting Minutes Chairperson: Linda Kinsler-Fox (in Nancy Fronduti s absence) Board Members in Attendance: Elizabeth Schneider, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Harry Postles, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O Donnell, Bill Tyson Others in Attendance: James Wigo, Anne Callahan, Patricia Linden, Steve Taylor, Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, 1 community member Contracts A contract has been submitted for the provision of a special education program at ABA2DAY Behavior Services, LLC for a student with significant needs. The tuition rate for the school year is $78,695. Action: This item will be moved to the September 2014 Legislative Agenda for a vote of the Board. A contract with Bayada Nursing Services has been submitted to provide specialized nursing services during the school day to meet the medical needs of a student at the rate of $49.95/hour for RN services. Action: This item will be moved to the September 2014 Legislative Agenda for a vote of the Board.

33 A contract has been submitted for Dr. Peter N. Christie, DO to provide physicals to staff (bus drivers and cafeteria workers) for Springton Lake Middle School. The cost of the contract is $9, plus $55 for bus driver examinations and $20 per Mantoux-PPD. Action: This item will be moved to the September 2014 Legislative Agenda for a vote of the Board. A contract has been submitted for Dr. Peter Christie to review Individual Education Plans, for the school year at a cost of $25/IEP. Dr. Peter N. Christie reviews the IEP s of special education students as required by Access. A fee of $25 is assessed for each review. This contract is an annual renewal with the same conditions and pricing structure as the contract. Action: This item will be moved to the September 2014 Legislative Agenda for a vote of the Board. Board Policy Second review of the addition of the following to paragraph 2 of the Board Policy related to Behavior Support: Positive techniques for the development, change, and maintenance of behaviors shall be the least intrusive necessary. This addition is recommended by the PDE special education compliance officer based on review of the District s Board Policy in May of Action: This item will be moved to the September 2014 Legislative Agenda for a vote of the Board.

34 Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania Telephone Fax James M. Wigo, Sr. Superintendent of Schools Patti Linden Director of Technology and Information Science To: From: Members of the Board of School Directors James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent Patti Linden Date: September 12, 2014 Subject: Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for September 9, 2014 Chairperson: Mr. Harry Postles ~ Summer 2014 Update Over the summer, the technology department completed many projects and upgrades. Patti Linden provided the Board of Directors with a summary of those items. Infrastructure items included: New IP addresses Installation and connection to a new Internet Service Provider Upgrades to switches in the data center Installation of a new SPAM filter, Barracuda Expansion of our Aerohive wireless network to all school buildings to improve access and control Software items included: New Operating System for MacBooks (Mavericks) New Operating System for ipads (ios 7.1.2) New computer image for Tech Ed at the high school with all updated software New Device Enrollment Program (DEP) for ipads which helps the technology department to push out policies, apps, and protect the device if it is stolen to render it unusable. We have thus far distributed 226 ibooks for chemistry and biology classes, 3 apps for every high school student: Google Drive, Google Docs, and MyHomework Student Planner, and 100 copies of the Confer app for elementary teachers. New Help Desk software for technology (School Dude) for teachers to enter tickets that go directly to the person responsible for resolving the issue. Completion of the configuration for Access Control systems in all buildings with all employees having badge access where and when needed. Completing the transition to the new web-based MAP assessments

35 Penncrest Student ipad summary: Started with a distribution of 1275 ipads last year Processed 112 insurance claims to date Summer take-home policy resulted in a loss of 3 ipads Purchased new cases for freshmen ipads to better protect glass damage Updated the Student/Parent Loan Agreement to resolve a couple of miscommunications from last year Management Systems Summary: Learned of a new PIMS submission schedule Adjusted E-School Plus to accommodate new schedules at Penncrest and Springton Lake Programmed for new assessments to be included in Performance Tracker, a data tracking system for all our students Department News Summary: We welcomed a new Technology Assistant to our department, Michele McGugan We welcomed a new Online Teacher/Technology Coach, Evan O Neill