LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Lampeter, Pennsylvania 17537
December 3, 2018
A G E N D A
Meeting Called to Order
Introduction of Guests
Opportunity for Public Comment regarding Agenda Items
Election of Temporary Chairperson
Board Reorganization – Report of the Nominating Committee
Election of President of the Board
Election of Vice President of the Board
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Communications and Recognition
Treasurer's Report – Mr. Keith A. Stoltzfus
Academic Committee – Mrs. Patricia M. Pontz, Chairperson
Buildings and Grounds Committee – Mr. David J. Beiler, Chairperson
Board of Review Committee – Mrs. Melissa S. Herr, Chairperson
Finance Committee – Mr. Scott J. Kimmel, Chairperson
Personnel Committee – Mr. Scott M. Arnst, Chairperson
Federal Programs – Dr. Andrew M. Godfrey, Representative
Liaison Reports
Student Representatives – Mr. Pierson Castor, Ms. Julia Smecker
Superintendent's Report
Old Business
New Business
Opportunity for Public Comment
Adjournment
LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Lampeter, Pennsylvania 17537 December 3, 2018
LAMPETER-STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOL – Dr. Benjamin J. Feeney, Principal
A. Fall Sports Results
Sport V JV JHV JHJV Cross Country 17-05-00 ----- 24-04-00 ----- Field Hockey 13-06-00 13-00-03 12-02-01 07-03-03 Football 06-06-00 04-03-01 06-01-00 ----- Golf 27-03-00 ------Soccer – B 08-09-00 02-07-05 01-08-01 04-07-03 Soccer – G 09-07-04 08-03-02 01-10-01 02-07-01 Tennis – G 10-04-00 ------Volleyball 15-11-01 03-06-00 ------Totals 105-51-05 30-19-11 44-25-03 13-17-07
Grand Total 192-112-26 Winning Percentage = 63%
Cross Country Boys’ team won their first Section II Championship (co-champions with Manheim Central). L-L League Section II First Team All Star: Jansen Miller. L-L League Section II Second Team All-Star: David Helms and Micah Gordley. Jansen Miller and Micah Gordley: Medaled at Leagues, placing 20th overall. Both teams qualified for the District III Cross Country meet. L-L League Senior Scholar-Athletes: Kyla Drouillard, Payton King, Jared Chin, Zackary Kingsley, Dominic Reed, Mark Reed, Thomas Sellers, Thomas Shockey, Josiah Zehr, and Jansen Miller.
Field Hockey Qualified for the L-L League Championships as the #3 seed from Section II. Lost to Penn Manor in the quarterfinals. Qualified for the District 3 Championships as the #7 seed from 2A. Lost to New Oxford in the first round. L-L League Academic All Stars: Amelia Cope, Alexis Glass, Kelsey Kimmel, Delaney McCormick, Makayla Malcolm, and Katelyn Smith. L-L League First Team All Stars: Chloe Blantz-Forward, Daisy Frank-Forward, Abigail Thorius- Midfielder, Jocelyn Branco-Back. L-L League Second Team All Stars: Julianna Garber-Midfielder, Katelyn Smith-Back. L-L League Honorable Mention: Julia Smecker. L-L Section II Coach of the Year: Head Coach Katrina Swarr.
Football Qualified for the District III Championships as the #10 seed from 4A. Beat ELCO in the first round and lost to Berks Catholic in the quarterfinals.
Golf Section III Champions. Completed in L-L League Tournament: Austin Lauver, Pat Holmes, Katie Lapinsky, Gehrig Harsh, Matt Wilson, Jullian Lauver, and Stewart McClain. District III Qualifiers: Austin Lauver, Katie Lapinsky, and Matt Wilson. PIAA State Eastern Regional Qualifier: Katie Lapinsky. L-L League Section III All-Stars: Austin Lauver, Katie Lapinksy. L-L League Honorable Mention: Matt Wilson, Patrick Holmes. Austin Lauver: L-L League Section 3 low average award winner.
Soccer (B) Qualified for the District III Championships as the #11 seed from 3A. Lost to West York in the first round. L-L 1st Team All-Stars: Derek Eckman and Logan Heister. L-L League 2nd Team All-Stars: Seth Beers and Caden Wise. L-L League Academic All-Star: Noah Patterson.
1 12/03/18 Soccer (G) Qualified for the District III Championships as the #11 seed from 3A. Beat Susquehannock in the first round. Lost to Lower Dauphin in the quarterfinals. L-L League Section II Sportsmanship Award. L-L League First Team All Stars: Emma Houck and Elli Strauss. L-L League Second Team All Stars: Lizzie Deardorff and Jenna Daveler. L-L League Academic All Star: Maya Horst. All L-L League Team: Elli Strauss. L-L League Section II Coach of the Year: Head Coach Emily Lebo.
Tennis (G) Section II Champions (undefeated season in the section). Finished the regular season as #13 out of 49 schools in 3A. Sarah Capoferri – Section II and L-L League All-Star, Section II MVP, placed 3rd in District III Singles Tournament, PIAA State Singles qualifier. L-L League Section II All-Star: Larson Kessler.
Volleyball (G) Qualified for the L-L League Championships as the 3rd seed from Section II. Lost to Hempfield in the first round. Qualified for the District III Championships as the #11 seed from 3A. Lost to Dover in the first round. L-L League Section II First Team All-Star: Betsy Brenneman and Hailey Hoover. L-L League Section II Second Team All-Star: Lilian Hoke.
B. AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
American Education Week was celebrated at Lampeter-Strasburg High School from November 12 to 16, 2018, with activities and prizes for teachers, staff, and students. Students and teachers started preparing for the week by decorating their classroom doors for a competition between fourth period classes. All faculty and staff were greeted with apples on Monday morning to kick off the week. On Tuesday and Wednesday, faculty and staff received special treats in their mailboxes to celebrate all of their contributions to the education of our students each and every day. On Thursday morning, faculty and staff were greeted with coffee and donuts, and on Friday, soft pretzels were provided as a lunch time snack. American Education Week 2018 was a great success at the high school, and we are looking forward to this week again next year!
C. ASIAN CLUB
The Asian Culture Club visited Washington, D.C., on Saturday, November 10, 2018, to enjoy the Freer-Sackler Gallery of Art and take in some of the other free museums in the area. A total of 38 students and adult chaperones attended. We received high accolades from the docents at the Asian art museum who complimented the students for their attentiveness and respect during the tour. We hope to visit Washington, D.C., again in the near future! In other news, due to the delayed school schedule from snow, we are moving our History of Sushi celebration to December. We are extremely grateful to Wegman’s for providing the sushi for our event.
D. CLASS OFFICERS
The class officers for the 2018-2019 school year are as follows:
Freshman Class (Class of 2022) Junior Class (Class of 2020) Advisor: Ms. Allen-Gordon Co-Advisors: Mrs. McCanna and Miss Neff President: Natalie Ronneburger President: Nora Holmes Vice President: Andrew Buscay Vice President: Michael Del Grande Secretary: Jaylyn Pearson Secretary: Madalyn Ruof Treasurer: Monica Herr Treasurer: Andrew Wittemann
Sophomore Class (Class of 2021) Senior Class (Class of 2019) Advisor: Ms. Allen Gordon Co-Advisors: Mrs. Clark and Mr. Houck President: Colin McDonald President: Thomas Shockey Vice President: Jake Scranton Vice President: Morgan Bucher Secretary: Nick Smucker Secretary: Sarah Capoferi Treasurer: Riley Dawson Treasurer: Jansen Miller
2 12/03/18 E. FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN STUDENTS
The Lampeter-Strasburg High School’s Fellowship of Christian Students club recently sponsored school-wide participation in Samaritan’s Purse “Operation Christmas Child.” Students from all homerooms and staff brought in toys and toiletries to fill 17 shoe boxes that will be delivered to children around the world. It is encouraging to see so many young people willing to help others!
F. GUIDANCE
During the month of November, eight college representatives visited the Guidance Office.
Another successful College Night, sponsored by the Lancaster County Counselors' Association, was held on November 5, 2018, at Conestoga Valley High School. Over 217 colleges and universities were represented along with financial aid directors from various institutions.
Ben Stiles, a representative from the Career and Technology Center, met with juniors to disseminate information regarding the Career and Technology Center’s program offerings for seniors. Juniors who indicated interest and submitted permission forms participated in tours on October 23, 24, and 25, 2018.
In addition, on November 1, 2018, sophomores had the opportunity to participate in a tour of the Willow Street CTC Cluster programs. Sophomores and juniors must apply for their desired program(s) by December 11, 2018. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
In early December, PSAT/NMSQT scores will be disseminated to juniors and sophomores who took the test in October.
G. INTERACT
The Interact Club will be very busy this month. They will be Santa’s Elves for a Breakfast with Santa at Wesley United Methodist Church in Strasburg. Some members will be helping to collect Toys for Tots on December 7, 2018. There will be Interact Club members that will be serving the School Board members at the Reorganization Dinner. The Elementary students will be shopping for their family members, and the Interact students will be assisting them and wrapping the presents for them. Some students will be caroling at Willow Valley and also visiting Calvary Homes to bring holiday cheer to the residents. Many of the members of the Interact Club will be buying presents for the residents of the Susquehannock Rehab Center and visiting them in the middle of the month. Students have be asked to help at Historic Rockford with their Colonial Christmas event.
Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy: The members of the Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy met for the kick-off event. There are 26 members in the Academy this year. Everyone enjoyed a delicious boxed lunch which was brought to the school by our Chick-Fil-A representative, Brianna. The members then watched an introduction video about the Academy and did their first service project. They packed Items to send to service men and women for the holidays. They are planning their second service project which will take place in December.
H. L-S NEWS
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I. LAMPETER-STRASBURG THESPIAN SOCIETY
The Lampeter-Strasburg Thespian Society presented Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap for the fall theatrical production. The cast, stage managers, stage, and tech crew students working under the theatrical direction of Mrs. Susan Rettew, performed three evening shows, from November 8 through November 10, 2018.
All of the students involved in the show greatly appreciated the opportunity to demonstrate their theatrical talents. The set was outstanding thanks to the skills and talents of Mr. Scott Cantrell and Mrs. Margaret Lau, in addition to the technical direction of Mr. Ethan Moore.
3 12/03/18 LSHS-TS is making plans to induct qualifying members into the Thespian Honor Society in December with its traditional “hat day” for those students that accumulated their L-S theater points through their contributions with The Mousetrap production.
Additionally, Mr. Kevin Ditzler has announced the spring musical production of The Secret Garden. Students will be auditioning in early December with four performances from March 7 to 9, 2019.
J. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Honor Society held its Induction Ceremony on November 13, 2018. The current 44 members were joined by 67 new inductees. Mr. Jeffrey Swarr, High School Learning Support teacher, was the guest speaker.
Current Members, Class of 2019 Hannah Andersen Payton Elizabeth King Brynne Lee Baker Joshua Robert Kirchner Connor Gordon Blantz Kymberly Ann Kouterick Elizabeth Mary Brenneman Esther Joy Landis Morgan Elizabeth Bucher Alyssa Renee Long Ian Michael Buscay Caitlin Marie Lownsbery Amelia Shenandoah Cope Kristen Rose Mast Madison Teresa Cullen Delaney Kathleen McCormick Marissa Lillie Denlinger James Andre McMichael Isabella Grace DiCamillo Jansen Mark Miller Logan Dean Emmert Katlyn Rene Miller Jacob Immanuel Gajes Garcia Skye Renee Reinacher Lauren Christine Gard Kathryn Ashley Sigafoos Alexis Spencer Glass Katelyn Amanda Smith Hannah Elizabeth Goss Alyssa Jade Stilwell Sophia Sharon Marie Grillo Michael Robert Tribuzio Kathryn Marie Herr Alexa Rae Troiano Kristen Ann Herr Kaknika Viset Katrina Chava Herrera Braeden Kurt Weaver Earl Patrick Holmes Leah Caroline Welk Haley Christine Hoover Ansley Elizabeth Yost Maya Alexis Horst Brittney Nicole Zameroski
New Members, Class of 2020 Seth Aaron Beers Daniel Ryan McMichael Douglas Winston Bell Emma Kate Medlock Andrew David Bliss Hannah Rose Mencer William Joshua Joo Bray Abigail Catherine Nagle Lauren Elizabeth Breneman Maureen Elizabeth Nagle Luke Andrew Brodersen Lily Grace Nauman Isabelle Sydney Brown Jillian Marie Pontz Alexis Taylor Campbell Abigail Patricia Powell Sofia Raybin Campbell Madeline Margaret Powell McKenna May Conklin Danae Lynn Ranck Allyson Cathryn Deihl Aaron Duane Rockensock Arylissa Karyna Diaz Nathaniel Donovan Royer Julianna Lee Garber Nickolas George Salgado Colleen Riley Gilbert Gabriel Truman Sanderson Micah Brynn Gordley Jacqueline Hope Schultz Isabella Catriona Hayes Hannah Grace Shaub Madeline Faith Helm Julia Christine Smecker Kyra Elizabeth Hersh Laiken Ireland Spahr Lillian Grace Hoke Jillian Elise Stief Nora Elizabeth Holmes Olivia Rose Swope Aliza Ruth Howe Amy Vidal Grant Alexander Kerchner Olivia Grace Vranich Hunter Adam Kieley Lexington Hannah Wagner Ellen Elizabeth Koebley Tara Marie Wehibe Grant Alexander Kuhn Hannah Grace Westerman Daniel Joel Lapp Ethan Brent Witmer Anne Avery Leaman Andrew Peter Wittemann Jessica Renee Leaman Olivia Nicole Zook Tobias Dwight Leaman
4 12/03/18 New Members, Class of 2019 Anastasia Rose Curran Garen Tyler Middleton Katelyn Renee Graybeal Noah Joseph Patterson Jordan Nicole Graybill Dominic John Reed Ellyn Renee Herr Mark Thomas Reed Julian Noelle Lambert Shawn Patrick Thomas
The NHS has made plans for several service projects in the upcoming months: Holiday cookies for faculty and staff in December and Final Exam Power Packs in January. On behalf of the NHS, we would like to thank the district administrators who were able to attend the induction ceremony.
K. ORCHESTRA
The High School String and Symphonic Orchestras performed in the L-S Autumn Orchestra Concert on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The evening concert featured L-S string students in fourth through twelfth grades in four orchestras numbering some 180 students, and the music of the evening was focused on the Halloween season.
The High School Symphonic Orchestra will be attending a performance of the Nutcracker Ballet on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Lancaster Mennonite School’s Performing Arts Center. The ballet will be performed by the Viktor Yeliohin International Ballet Company featuring the Donetsk Ballet Company of Ukraine. In addition to enhancing their study of four movements of the ballet music in preparation for the December concert, the orchestra members are looking forward to watching some of their L-S HS classmates who perform as part of the Yeliohin Ballet Company.
Five high school string musicians will be auditioning for the PMEA District 7 Orchestra Festival on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Eastern York High School.
The High School String and Symphonic Orchestras are preparing for the Annual High School Holiday Concert to be held on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lampeter-Strasburg High School performing arts center. The orchestra repertoire includes a contemporary setting of the Coventry Carol and a set of Four Dances from the Nutcracker Ballet. The symphonic orchestra will also accompany the high school Concert Choir on a medley titled Carols of North America, as well as the traditional performance of the Hallelujah Chorus, including LSHS alumni, staff, and community members.
L. PIONEER MARCHING AND CONCERT BAND
The marching band planned on finishing its season on October 27, 2018, at J.P. McCaskey High School in the final festival of the LCMBC season. Unfortunately, the rain had other plans, and the event was cancelled. Instead, the following band performed at Pioneer Stadium for a final time in front of family and community members as a final send-off and a Tag Day Appreciation performance, which was also rained out on October 11, 2018. Although the rain put a damper on several events this year, it was still a very successful season.
The Lampeter-Strasburg High School concert band will be playing for community tree lighting ceremonies at the Willow Street Fire Company on Friday, November 30, 2018, and at the West Lampeter Township building on Thursday December 6, 2018. Six L-S high school musicians will be auditioning for the annual PMEA Lower District 7 band festival on Saturday, December 1, 2018. This is the first step in the journey that could take them to the All-State festival that will be held in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in April.
M. QUIZ BOWL
The L-S Quiz Bowl team currently possesses a record of 5-4 after playing Lancaster Catholic, Ephrata, and Lebanon Catholic. The team has three more matches followed by playoffs and a tournament at Manheim Township in December. They competed in Wellspan Health BrainBusters (team indicated by *) already, and the show will be aired on December 23, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. The team has 10 active participants, including Captain Andrew Wittemann*, John Blochberger*, Jarrett Emmerling*, Josh Ressler*, Ben Beattie, Luke Broderson, Calvin Becker, Andrew Davis, Sean McClary, and Nate Romero*. They are currently ranked 12th out of 23 teams in the Lancaster-Lebanon League. The varsity match moderator is Dr. Robert Frick, and the JV moderator is Ms. Keri Raugh, who volunteers her time after school when there is a match. The fundraiser is scheduled for April 6, 2019, and is a bus trip to Washington, D.C. The team thanks the School Board for its support.
N. STEM CLUB
A STEM club was started last year, which resulted from student interest. It is advised by Mrs. Pamela Kochel. Last year, we entered the Governor’s STEM competition, learned a lot, and earned $500 to be used for materials to build a prototype of our invention. We were able to save all of the funds for this year’s project. We have now registered for this year’s Governor’s STEM competition, which will be held in February at IU13. There are
5 12/03/18 approximately 20 students who attend meetings every Thursday during flex. Leadership of the club is provided by Kyle Velez, Jake Visniski, Thomas Sellers, and Anthony Milazzo.
O. STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORS FOOD DRIVE
A big thank you to Jackie St. John for coordinating another successful Student Council Food Drive this year with 6,080 items being donated to our local food bank! In conjunction with the middle school’s 3,412, we raised over 9,500 items…with a goal next year of a combined 10,000 items! We appreciate the teacher and staff support of this drive as well and would like to congratulate the winning homerooms: Mr. Adam Titter, Mr. John Achille, Mr. Bronston Sterner, and Mr. Calvin Esh….great job by everyone! The Martin Meylin Middle School principals, Mr. Jamie Raum and Mr. Gregory Fantazzi will be coming in over a lunch period after Thanksgiving to serve all of the students their ice cream sundaes!
P. STUDENT HONORS
The following information reflects the honor roll status our students have achieved for the first marking period.
Honor Roll Distinguished Honor Roll Population Seniors 74 (28%) 76 (28%) 263 Juniors 78 (32%) 26 (11%) 242 Sophomores 83 (32%) 46 (18%) 261 Freshmen 72 (33%) 42 (17%) 248
MARTIN MEYLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL – Mr. Jamie P. Raum, Principal
A. STUDENT RECOGNITION
The following students were chosen as Students of the Month for November by their creative arts teachers. Students were selected in the category of respect: recognition of human worth and dignity, the rights of others, and individual difference; accepting rules, laws and authority; justice, fairness, acceptance, tolerance, working out differences logically and reasonably to resolve conflicts peacefully.
6 BEARS 6 FALCON Valentina Allegretti Olivia Salaki Michael Lau Griffin Neumyer Thaddeus Book Connor Hess Abigail Stevens Orpha King
7 LION 7 SHARKS Carter Weaver Aftin Feathers Claire Eckert Braden Bauer Lillianna Sanderson Natalie Holland Alicia Bennethum Logan Grau
8 KINGS 8 OWLS Valeria Franco Maelee Thompson Sara Tobler Lana Dyer Richard Gibson Landen Buser Nathaniel Kortright Ben Devine
Pioneer Pride - Payton Harsh (8 Owls)
B. EIGHTH GRADE DONUTS FOR DADS
On the morning of October 30, 2018, the twelfth annual “Donuts for Dads” was held in Martin Meylin Middle School’s cafeteria. All eighth grade students were invited to attend with their dads or significant adult male role models. Mrs. Debra Savoca sponsored this event with the help of Mr. Jamie Raum, Mrs. Lisa Lawson, Mr. Andy Hess, and eighth grade team teachers. Over 100 dads and eighth graders woke up before the sun rose to share quality time talking with friends and teachers in a nonacademic setting over donuts, fruit, and coffee, milk, or juice.
6 12/03/18 C. PTO NEWS
Book Fair: During American Education Week, the Martin Meylin PTO sponsored a Book Fair for all Martin Meylin Middle School students. Books were purchased throughout the week. ELA classes visited the Book Fair throughout the week during class time. The Book Fair raised over $1,500 in profit.
D. MARTIN MEYLIN PARTNERS WITH THE LOCAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Students, staff, and parents worked together to generate money and food donations to provide turkeys and Thanksgiving meals for L-S families. Food items included canned vegetables, canned gravy, canned cranberry sauce, canned fruit, box stuffing, instant mashed potatoes. Donations were turned over to the local churches in the district for this holiday project.
E. MARTIN MEYLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL VS. LAMPETER-STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOL IN FOOD DRIVE
Martin Meylin Middle School and Lampeter-Strasburg High School had a spirited competition to determine who could raise the most food during the food drive. The goal of the event was to increase the amount of food received for both the turkey drive and the food pantry drive. The high school did collect more food per student, but it was a huge success. As part of the competition, Mr. Jamie Raum and Mr. Gregory Fantazzi will go to the high school and serve the students an ice cream treat.
F. WARWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT TREATS
The student body of Martin Meylin Middle School provided a “pick-me-up” treat to all Warwick Middle School students and staff. An ice cream treat was given to every student and staff member after recent tragic events.
G. UPCOMING EVENTS
December 18 Holiday Concert – Grades 6, 7, 8 Band, Chorus, Madrigals, and Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., High School Performing Arts Center December 19 Holiday Assembly – 8:00 a.m., High School Performing Arts Center
LAMPETER-STRASBURG ELEMENTARY DIVISION – Dr. William M. Bray and Dr. Jeffrey T. Smecker, Principals
A. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES HELD IN NOVEMBER
All classroom teachers held parent conferences at the end of the first trimester. The parent-teacher conferences were scheduled over several days, including morning, afternoon, and evening time sessions. Parents and teachers shared that the conferences are a productive experience that helps them focus on the students’ needs.
A thank you to the PTOs for providing dinner for all of our teachers during parent conferences!
B. LAMPETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF GEAR UP FOR THANKSGIVING
Throughout the month of November, students at Lampeter Elementary School have been taking part in numerous learning activities that have helped them in understanding the origin and concept of Thanksgiving. Activities ranging from “Turkey Math”, to bartering over handmade goods, to taking part in grade level feasts! Special recognition goes out to the Lampeter Elementary School teachers for their preparation and planning of these fun, seasonal learning activities.
C. SCIENCE ASSEMBLIES HELD AT LAMPETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Thanks to the generosity of our PTO, on November 13, 2018, first and second grade students attended a science assembly entitled “Burble, Fizz, Kaboom.” Mr. Rand Whipple, a very high energy presenter, demonstrated the interactions and reactions between liquids, solids, solutions, and gases. The assemblies were highly engaging, fun, and educational to all in attendance.
7 12/03/18 D. LANCASTER COUNTY PARK COMES TO HANS HERR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
During the month of November, fourth grade students had an amazing opportunity to work with Dr. Roger Wilson from Lancaster County Park to learn about local wildlife. Dr. Wilson brought an amazing collection of animal bones and other natural artifacts.
E. HANS HERR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND LAMPETER-STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOL HEROES
As always, Hans Herr Elementary School students and staff were thrilled to welcome the Lampeter-Strasburg High School Heroes. Lampeter-Strasburg High School seniors, who pledged to be drug and alcohol free, visited with third graders during the month of November. The heroes do a fantastic job of working with third grade students in teaching them about important character traits.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT – Mr. William E. Griscom, Jr., Technology Director
A. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER STAGE FLOORING
The performing arts center stage flooring RFP closed without any bids. Because of the lack of bids, we will begin to evaluate options with different flooring companies, as well as local installers. There are various logistical challenges due to the weight and size of the flooring. Additionally, because of various productions occurring in the winter and spring, the timing of the installation will be challenging. The best course of action may be to wait until summer after the IU13 event happens toward the end of June.
B. PERFORMANCE MATTERS SOFTWARE
With PowerSchool’s purchase of SunGard, the system that the District uses for data warehousing (Performance Plus) was acquired as well. PowerSchool has indicated that it will no longer update Performance Plus or work to integrate it into the PowerSchool family. Due to these changes. Dr. Andrew Godfrey and Mr. William Griscom evaluated a product called Performance Matters as a potential replacement. This solution integrates with PowerSchool and will allow teachers to see individual, group, and classroom achievement data without logging into a separate system. The next step is to allow the administrative team to participate in a demonstration of the product to determine if it is a good fit. PowerSchool has agreed to keep the cost the same as the cost of Performance Plus, which means it will have no impact on the budget outside of a one-time setup and training fee.
C. E-MAIL EVALUATION
Mr. William Griscom and Mr. Andrew Hoover are evaluating cloud-based e-mail options, such as Office 365 and Gmail. Both of these services would allow the District to move its e-mail to the cloud, increase security through the use of two factor authentication, and decrease the need for on-site storage. Moving this service to the cloud would mean that less servers are required when the next server refresh date arrives in a couple of years. We are networking with other school districts to learn about their experiences with the two products and making sure that any feature enhancement will offset any feature loss. There are many unique challenges that come with a move from an on-prem server to a cloud server, but we think the financial and technical advantages will be significant in the long run.
D. LAMPETER ELEMENTARY DISPLAY PROJECT
With help from Mr. Benjamin Rice and Mr. Timothy Baylor, Mr. Paul Marx has completed the installation of interactive displays in the red and green pods at Lampeter Elementary School. These displays have allowed us to use old projectors for parts and to perform direct swaps when a projector fails. The new displays have been very well received by the faculty because of their brightness, ease of use, and height placement for K-2 students. The plan is to roll out 14 additional displays over the summer to complete the building before turning our attention to Martin Meylin Middle School.
8 12/03/18 FOR BOARD ACTION
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
1. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF RESIGNATIONS
Recommend the approval of resignations, as follows:
a. Andrew C. Chesnet, SACC assistant group supervisor, Lampeter Elementary School, retroactively effective to December 2, 2018.
b. Patricia A. Perry, van driver, Lampeter-Strasburg School District, retroactively effective to November 30, 2018.
c. Lisa A. Rockensock, van driver, Lampeter-Strasburg School District, retroactively effective to November 19, 2018.
d. Colleen M. Smith, SACC assistant group supervisor, Lampeter Elementary School, effective on December 7, 2018.
e. Rachel S. Steffan, reading assistant, Martin Meylin Middle School retroactively effective to November 27, 2018.
2. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT – PROFESSIONAL
Recommend the approval of the employment of a professional employee, Shannon L. Freedland, assigned as a long-term substitute third grade teacher. Ms. Freedland is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor’s degree in English and from Wilkes University with a Master’s degree in Education. She is certified in Elementary (K-6). Her daily compensation would be $303.04 based upon Step 4, Level M, of the District compensation agreement effective on December 4, 2018, through the end of the 2018-2019 school year. She will be assigned to Hans Herr Elementary School.
3. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT – SUPPORT
Recommend the approval of the employment of Renee L. McCullough, special education assistant, Hans Herr Elementary School. Ms. McCullough will be employed as a category C support employee and will be compensated at $12.68 per hour effective on or about December 10, 2018.
4. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT
Recommend the approval of an additional assignment for Patricia A. Winters, SACC assistant director, Lampeter and Hans Herr Elementary Schools. Ms. Winters will be assigned as the temporary SACC director at Lampeter and Hans Herr Elementary Schools, retroactively effective from November 8, 2018, to on or about December 21, 2018. She will be compensated at the hourly rate of $29.24 during this time period.
5. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF STATUS
Recommend the approval of a change of employment status for the following employees:
a. Diane S. Rineer, special education assistant/SACC assistant group supervisor, Lampeter Elementary School. Ms. Rineer has resigned from her position as SACC assistant group supervisor, but will retain her position as special education assistant at Lampeter Elementary School, retroactively effective on December 1, 2018. Ms. Rineer will become a category C support employee working 1,267 annual hours, but will continue to be compensated at $16.52 in her position as special education assistant.
b. Stephen Shaika, second shift lead custodian, Martin Meylin Middle School. Mr. Shaika will become the head custodian at Martin Meylin Middle School retroactively effective to November 19, 2018. He will remain a category A1 support employee and will be compensated at $15.50 per hour.
6. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Recommend the approval of a leave of absence for James C. Petersen, custodian, Martin Meylin Middle School, from December 10, 2018, to on or about March 10, 2019.
9 12/03/18 7. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS
Recommend the approval of additions/deletions to 2018-2019 supplemental contracts, as follows:
a. Robert Sweger Basketball – Boys – 1st Assistant – 70% $3,647.91 Deletion b. Peter Kingsley Basketball – Boys – 2nd Assistant – 60% $3,126.78 Deletion c. Peter Kingsley Basketball – Boys – 1st Assistant – 70% $3,647.91 Addition d. Hali Albert Lacrosse – Girls – 1st Assistant – 70% $3,840.19 Deletion e. Travis Dombach Track – 2nd Assistant – 50% of 60% $2,066.50 Deletion f. Troy Herr Track – 2nd Assistant – 50% of 60% $2,066.50 Deletion g. Troy Herr Track – 2nd Assistant – 60% $3,683.85 Addition
8. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES
Recommend the approval of substitutes in their respective capacities, as follows:
Certified Substitutes Keener, Wendy L. Music Moore, Amber N. Elementary (PK-4)
Support Staff Gunderson, Mae E. Kulp, Stephanie R. Nurse, Nurse Assistant Only Reichert, Jill L. Rinier, Melinda B. Rockensock, Lisa A.
9. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF EVENT WORKER
Recommend the approval of Travis A. Dombach as a 2018-2019 event worker.
10. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF VOLUNTEER
Recommend the approval of Josiah B. Swarr as a 2018-2019 volunteer.
ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
11. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF COURSE PROPOSALS
Recommend the approval of the following course proposals, as posted:
a. Design Engineering II b. Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A (Project Lead the Way)
12. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF COURSE NAME CHANGES
Recommend the approval of the following course name changes, as posted:
Current Title: Proposed NCAA Title: Department: Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and English/ELA Composition and Literature Composition Novels and Film Literary and Cinematic Analysis English/ELA Advanced Placement (AP) Advance Placement (AP) Physics Science Physics I HACC History of the United HACC United States History Social Studies States I & II Computer Programming Computer Science Essentials Mathematics
13. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2019-2020 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION GUIDE
Recommend the approval of the 2019-2020 Lampeter-Strasburg High School Course Selection Guide, as posted.
10 12/03/18 MISCELLANEOUS
14. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
Recommend the approval of a revision to Administrative Procedure 3501, Facility Use – Fee Schedule, as posted.
15. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF POLICIES (SECOND READING)
Recommend the approval of revised and new policies (second reading), as posted:
a. Policy 4116.55 and 5131.15 Harassment/Discrimination/Hazing/Bullying/Cyber Bullying b. New Policy Terroristic Threats
16. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF UPDATED POLICIES (SECOND READING) AS PART OF PSBA POLICY REVIEW
Recommend the approval of updated policies (second reading) as part of the PSBA policy review, as posted:
a. Policy 301 Creating a Position b. Policy 302 Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent c. Policy 304 Employment of District Staff d. Policy 305 Employment of Substitutes e. Policy 306 Employment of Summer School Staff f. Policy 307 Student Teachers/Interns g. Policy 308 Employment Contract/Board Resolution h. Policy 309 Assignment and Transfer i. Policy 311 Reduction of Staff j. Policy 312 Performance Assessment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent k. Policy 313 Evaluation of Employees l. Policy 314 Physical Examination m. Policy 314.1 HIV Infection n. Policy 317 Conduct Disciplinary Procedures o. Policy 317.1 Educator Misconduct p. Policy 317.2 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments q. Policy 318 Penalties for Tardiness r. Policy 319 Outside Activities s. Policy 319.1 Intellectual Property t. Policy 320 Freedom of Speech in Nonschool Settings u. Policy 321 Political Activities v. Policy 322 Gifts w. Policy 323 Tobacco x. Policy 324 Personnel Files y. Policy 325 Dress and Grooming z. Policy 326 Complaint Process aa. Policy 328 Compensation Plans/Salary Schedules bb. Policy 330 Overtime cc. Policy 331 Job Related Expenses . dd. Policy 331.1 Reimbursement for Inservice Expenses ee. Policy 332 Working Periods ff. Policy 333 Professional Development gg. Policy 334 Sick Leave hh. Policy 335 Family and Medical Leaves ii. Policy 336 Personal and Necessity Leave jj. Policy 337 Vacation kk. Policy 338 Sabbatical Leave ll. Policy 338.1 Compensated Professional Leaves mm. Policy 339 Uncompensated Leaves nn. Policy 340 Responsibility for Student Welfare oo. Policy 341 Benefits for Part-time Employees pp. Policy 342 Jury Duty qq. Policy 343 Paid Holidays rr. Policy 346 Workers’ Compensation ss. Policy 347 Workers’ Compensation Transitional Return-to-Work Program tt. Policy 348 Unlawful Harassment uu. Policy 351 Drug and Substance Abuse 11 12/03/18 vv. Policy 351.1 Pre-employment Drug Testing
17. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF BOARD COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2019
Recommend the appointment of Board Committees and Representatives for 2019, as posted.
18. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTING OF TIMES AND DATES FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS FOR 2019
Recommend the approval of setting of times and dates for regularly scheduled Board meetings for 2019, as posted.
19. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will adjourn to Executive Session to discuss a matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective public officer or employee or current public officer or employee employed or appointed by the agency.
FOR BOARD INFORMATION
1. The Personnel Committee will meet in the Conference Room of the Administration Building on Monday evening, January 7, 2019, at 6:30 p.m.
2. The next meeting of the Board will be held in the Board Room of the Administration Building on Monday evening, January 7, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.
3. The Academic Committee will meet in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening, January 14, 2019.
4. The Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, January 22, 2019.
5. The Board Workshop will be held in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, January 22, 2019.
12 12/03/18 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Administration Building 1600 Book Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602 November 5, 2018
President Melissa S. Herr called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Kevin S. Peart opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Board Members, Mr. David J. Beiler, Mr. James H. Byrnes, Mrs. Melissa S. Herr, Mr. Dustin D. Knarr (8:00 p.m. arrival), Mrs. Patricia M. Pontz, Mrs. Susan A. Rhoades, Mrs. Audra R. Spahn; Superintendent, Dr. Kevin S. Peart; Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Andrew M. Godfrey; Business Manager, Mr. Keith A. Stoltzfus; Assistant Business Manager, Mrs. Kathleen Boyce; Administrators, Mrs. Karen L. Staub, Mr. William E. Griscom, Jr., Dr. Benjamin J. Feeney, Dr. Scott K. Rimmer, Dr. Michele B. Westphal, Mr. Jamie P. Raum, Mr. Gregory J. Fantazzi, Dr. William M. Bray, Dr. Jeffrey T. Smecker; Buildings and Grounds Director, Mr. Glenn R. Davis; Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Jeanne L. Hoffard; Student Representative, Miss Julia Smecker; News Correspondent, Ms. Hurubie Meko; and visitors.
ABSENT: Board Members, Mr. Scott M. Arnst, Mr. Scott J. Kimmel.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
No comment.
MINUTES
Mrs. Pontz moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve the Minutes of the regularly scheduled meetings of October 1 and October 15, 2018.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITION
Dr. Feeney and Mrs. Spahn recognized Lampeter-Strasburg High School October Students of the Month.
Mr. Raum and Mrs. Spahn recognized Martin Meylin Middle School Students of the Month and Pioneer Pride Student.
Dr. Godfrey shared a video regarding hybrid instruction within Lampeter-Strasburg School District.
Dr. Peart shared the following communications:
1. Carroll, Clayton P., Audit Reviewer, Pennsylvania Department of Education – a letter indicating that the District’s Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, has been approved. 2. Grenier, Victoria D. – a letter of resignation. 3. Hurst, Ranita N. – a letter of resignation. 4. McComsey, Carol S. – a letter of resignation. 5. Reidenbaugh, Sherry L. – a letter of resignation from a support position. 6. Seador-Church, Stephanie A. – a letter of resignation.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Mr. Keith A. Stoltzfus
Mr. Stoltzfus read the treasurer’s report as attached to these Minutes.
Thereafter, Mr. Byrnes moved and Mrs. Rhoades seconded the motion to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted and to approve the payment of bills for the General Fund in the amount of $2,224,031.49 (with the exception of check 111310), Cafeteria Fund checks in the amount of $53,305.35 High School Athletic Fund checks in the amount of $7,070.88, Athletic Account Officials in the amount of $7,842.90, and Capital Reserve Fund checks in the amount of $68,651.93.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Mr. Byrnes moved and Mr Beiler seconded the motion to approve General Fund check 111310.
1 11/05/18 A voice vote was 5:0:1 in favor of the motion. Mrs. Pontz abstained from the vote.
ACADEMIC COMMITTEE – Mrs. Patricia M. Pontz, Chairperson
Mrs. Pontz reported that the Committee met on October 9, 2018, and discussed various educational data and programs presented by Dr. Godfrey. The Committee also discussed the Innovative Teaching and Learning Day recently held for staff and met Mr. Joseph McCarthy, who will be recommended as a Community Representative to the Academic Committee on tonight’s agenda.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE – Mr. David J. Beiler, Chairperson
Mr. Beiler reported that the Committee met on October 15, 2018, and was updated on the athletic field project, a change order for the boiler replacement project required due to air intake issues, the need for a rooftop chiller replacement at Lampeter-Strasburg High School, the backstop improvement project scheduled for the softball field, and the master facility plan feasibility study.
BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE – Mrs. Melissa S. Herr, Chairperson
No report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE – Mr. Scott J. Kimmel, Chairperson
Mr. Stoltzfus reported that the Committee met on November 1, 2018, to begin discussion of the 2019-2020 budget. Representatives from RBC Capital Markets reported on the debt structure, and Mrs. Boyce reported on budget outcomes. The Committee will continue this review process following the upcoming elections.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – Mr. Scott M. Arnst, Chairperson
Mr. Byrnes presented personnel agenda items and add-ons recommended for approval on this evening’s agenda.
CURRICULAR ISSUES AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS – Dr. Andrew M. Godfrey, Representative
Dr. Godfrey reported on activities of Title I parent programs. All federal programs are currently operating as expected. A meeting has been held with the YMCA to begin planning summer programs for 2019.
LANCASTER COUNTY ACADEMY JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE – Mr. David J. Beiler, Representative
Mr. Beiler reported that the Lancaster County Academy Joint Operating Committee moved forward with a Memorandum of Understanding to move from Park City Mall to Harrisburg Area Community College. A three-year lease will be put in place, and the Committee anticipates more potential for students in the new location.
LANCASTER COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER – Mr. James H. Byrnes, Representative
Mr. Byrnes reported that the new leadership of the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center has been working successfully to better the programs.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES – Mr. Pierson Castor, Ms. Julia Smecker
Ms. Smecker reported that October was a busy month at Lampeter Elementary School, which included the Lampeter Pioneer Ninja Warrior Race, parent visitation, and a visit from the local fire companies. At Hans Herr Elementary School, the facility dog, Eagle, joined the staff and has been a welcome addition. A school-wide Positive Behavior Assembly was held in the LSHS performing arts center.
At Martin Meylin Middle School, the school-wide Positive Behavior Team sponsored a float in the Strasburg Halloween Parade, the PTO is sponsoring the fall Book Fair, and preparation for the fall play is in progress.
At Lampeter-Strasburg High School, homecoming was the highlight of October. Senior girls won the Powder Puff football game, a homecoming king and queen were crowned, and a homecoming dance was held. In addition, students toured several local industries to learn about 21st century jobs, the band and various clubs walked in the Strasburg Halloween Parade, and the Assistant District Attorney spoke to students on matters of importance.
APPROVAL OF RESIGNATIONS
Mr Byrnes moved and Mrs. Spahn seconded the motion to approve resignations from the following individuals: a. Victoria D. Grenier, third grade teacher, Hans Herr Elementary School, effective on or about December 14, 2018.
2 11/05/18 b. Ranita N. Hurst, special education assistant, Lampeter-Strasburg High School, effective November 8, 2018. c. Carol S. McComsey, personal care assistant, Martin Meylin Middle School, effective November 5, 2018. d. Sherry L. Reidenbaugh, Title I reading assistant, Lampeter Elementary School, retroactively effective to October 16, 2018. e. Stephanie A. Seador-Church, SACC assistant group supervisor, Lampeter Elementary School, effective November 15, 2018.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT – SUPPORT
Mr Byrnes moved and Mrs. Spahn seconded the motion to approve the employment of the following individuals in support or non-permanent positions: a. Darcy J. Eddy, van aide, Lampeter-Strasburg School District. Ms. Eddy will be employed as a category E support employee and will be compensated at $11.75 per hour retroactively effective to October 22, 2018. b. Cora R. Minder, swimming assistant, Lampeter Elementary School. Ms. Minder will be employed as a category E support employee and will be compensated at $13.87 per hour retroactively effective to October 23, 2018. c. Janalyn M. Walters Bollow, special education assistant, Lampeter Elementary School. Ms. Walters Bollow will be employed as a category C support employee and will be compensated at $11.55 retroactively effective to October 22, 2018. d. Barbara L. McComsey, Title I reading/mathematics assistant, Lampeter Elementary School. Ms. McComsey will be employed as a category E support employee and will be compensated at $14.39 per hour effective on November 5, 2018.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS
Mr Byrnes moved and Mrs. Spahn seconded the motion to approve additions/deletions to 2018-2019 supplemental contracts: a. Kathleen Heil Track – Jr. High – 60% $3,234.60 Deletion b. Lauren Menapace Early Childhood Facilitator – 90% $9,716.18 Addition c. Corey Nehlig Lacrosse – Boys – 1st Assistant – 70% $2,851.24 Deletion d. Corey Nehlig Lacrosse – Boys – Varsity $4,073.20 Addition
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES
Mr Byrnes moved and Mrs. Spahn seconded the motion to approve substitutes, as follows:
Certified Substitute McComsey, Barbara L. Elementary McGrath, Rebecca Elementary (K-6)
Emergency Certified Substitute Beach, Mark E. Secondary Only Harden, Melinda A. All Subject Areas Muenstermann, Ralph A. All Subject Areas Turek, Michele L. All Subject Areas
Support Staff Substitute Burger-Shirk, Alicia P. Chesnet, Andrew C. Heil, Kathleen G. Nurse, Nurse Assistant Only Khalil, Beshoy S. Monk, Jennifer L. Nurse, Nurse Assistant Only Newkirk, Amy K.
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A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF EVENT WORKER
Mr Byrnes moved and Mrs. Spahn seconded the motion to approve Kelly L. Koutsavlis as an event worker.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF VOLUNTEERS
Mr Byrnes moved and Mrs. Spahn seconded the motion to approve volunteers, as follows: a. Koser, Neil D. b. Wright, Lisa E. c. Rinier, Melinda B.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF 2017-2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDIT
Mr. Byrnes moved and Mrs. Rhoades seconded the motion to approve the acceptance of the 2017-2018 financial statements and audit.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Spahn moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve a three-year contract for two PRIs and one T1 with Frontier Communications for local and long distance calling.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF THREE-YEAR COMMITMENT TO LANCASTER COUNTY ACADEMY
Mr. Byrnes moved and Mrs. Pontz seconded the motion to approve a commitment to remain a partner in the Lancaster County Academy consortium of schools for the term of July 1, 2019, until June 30, 2022.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF FEASIBILITY STUDY PROPOSAL
Dr. Peart and Mr. Stoltzfus led a discussion of feasibility study proposals that were recently presented to Board members.
Mr. Beiler moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve a feasibility study to be completed by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh and Associates at a cost of $12,500.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY BOARD REPRESENTATION
Mrs. Rhoades moved and Mr. Knarr seconded the motion to approve Ms. Amanda Roth as a Community Board Representative for Finance Committee for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF PDE RESOLUTION
Mrs. Pontz moved and Mr. Beiler seconded the motion to approve a Pennsylvania Department of Education Resolution for the use of an electronic signature for Kevin S. Peart, Ed.D., Superintendent of Lampeter-Strasburg School District, for the Department’s e-grants contracts.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
4 11/05/18 APPROVAL OF THE 2018-2019 LOCAL OCCUPATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mrs. Rhoades moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve the 2018-2019 Local Occupational Advisory Committee members, as follows: a. Jeremy Brian – FFA Past President and Former Student b. Andrew Godfrey, Ed.D. – Assistant Superintendent c. Dana Good – Farmer d. Barry Harnish – Farmer e. Leah Welk – Senior Student Representative f. Adam Leaman – Farmer g. Anita Martin – Business Person h Holly Oberholtzer – Agriculture Education Instructor i. Patricia Pontz – School Board Member j. Kathryn McMichael – Agriculture Education Instructor k. Donald Welk, Jr. – Parent and Former Student l. Bob Sangrey – Agriculture Equipment Service Manager m. Alex Brubaker – Agriculture Banker n. Dale Hershey – Agriculture Banker o. Christopher Burkhart – Agriculture Supply p. Michael Corradino – Academic Affairs Dean, HACC q. Scott Sheely – Workforce Development, PA Department of Agriculture
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY BOARD REPRESENTATION
Mr. Byrnes moved and Mrs. Pontz seconded the motion to approve Mr. Joseph McCarthy as a Community Board Representative for Academic Committee for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Mrs. Rhoades moved and Mr. Knarr seconded the motion to approve Mr. Byrnes and Mr. Beiler as a Nominating Committee for the offices of President and Vice President of the Board of School Directors at the December 3, 2018, reorganization meeting.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE 2018-2023 GROWTH PROJECTIONS REPORT
Dr. Peart remarked on the 2018-2023 Growth Projections Report.
APPROVAL OF POLICIES (FIRST READING)
Mr. Byrnes moved and Mrs. Spahn seconded the motion to approve policies (first reading), as follows: a. Policy 4116.55 and 5131.15 Harassment/Discrimination/Hazing/Bullying/Cyber Bullying b. New Policy Terroristic Threats
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF UPDATED POLICIES (FIRST READING) AS PART OF PSBA POLICY REVIEW
Mrs. Spahn moved and Mr. Beiler seconded the motion to approve updated policies as part of PSBA policy review (first reading), as follows: a. Policy 301 Creating a Position b. Policy 302 Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent c. Policy 304 Employment of District Staff d. Policy 305 Employment of Substitutes e. Policy 306 Employment of Summer School Staff f. Policy 307 Student Teachers/Interns g. Policy 308 Employment Contract/Board Resolution h. Policy 309 Assignment and Transfer 5 11/05/18 i. Policy 311 Reduction of Staff j. Policy 312 Performance Assessment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent k. Policy 313 Evaluation of Employees l. Policy 314 Physical Examination m. Policy 314.1 HIV Infection n. Policy 317 Conduct Disciplinary Procedures o. Policy 317.1 Educator Misconduct p. Policy 317.2 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments q. Policy 318 Penalties for Tardiness r. Policy 319 Outside Activities s. Policy 319.1 Intellectual Property t. Policy 320 Freedom of Speech in Nonschool Settings u. Policy 321 Political Activities v. Policy 322 Gifts w. Policy 323 Tobacco x. Policy 324 Personnel Files y. Policy 325 Dress and Grooming z. Policy 326 Complaint Process aa. Policy 328 Compensation Plans/Salary Schedules bb. Policy 330 Overtime cc. Policy 331 Job Related Expenses .dd. Policy 331.1 Reimbursement for Inservice Expenses ee. Policy 332 Working Periods ff. Policy 333 Professional Development gg. Policy 334 Sick Leave hh. Policy 335 Family and Medical Leaves ii. Policy 336 Personal and Necessity Leave jj. Policy 337 Vacation kk. Policy 338 Sabbatical Leave ll. Policy 338.1 Compensated Professional Leaves mm. Policy 339 Uncompensated Leaves nn. Policy 340 Responsibility for Student Welfare oo. Policy 341 Benefits for Part-time Employees pp. Policy 342 Jury Duty qq. Policy 343 Paid Holidays rr. Policy 346 Workers’ Compensation ss. Policy 347 Workers’ Compensation Transitional Return-to-Work Program tt. Policy 348 Unlawful Harassment uu. Policy 351 Drug and Substance Abuse vv. Policy 351.1 Pre-employment Drug Testing
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIP
Mrs. Rhoades moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve a field trip by Martin Meylin Middle School to Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Delaware, from July 1 to July 4, 2019.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRACT
Mrs. Pontz moved and Mr. Beiler seconded the motion to approve a 2018-2019 special education contract with New Story for one student at a daily expense of $375.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Herr requested that all Board members complete the 2019 Committee request forms to be found in Board folders and return same to her as soon as possible, but no later than the November 19, 2018, Board Workshop meeting.
In addition, Mrs. Herr directed Board members to the National Honor Society Induction invitation to be found in Board folders and thanked all involved for the recent Board tour of the District facilities.
6 11/05/18 OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Jeanne L. Hoffard Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Administration Building 1600 Book Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602 November 19, 2018
President Melissa S. Herr called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Board Members, Mr. David J. Beiler, Mrs. Melissa S. Herr, Mr. Scott J. Kimmel, Mr. Dustin D. Knarr, Mrs. Patricia M. Pontz, Mrs. Susan A. Rhoades, Mrs. Audra R. Spahn; Superintendent, Dr. Kevin S. Peart; Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Andrew M. Godfrey; Business Manager, Mr. Keith A. Stoltzfus; Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Jeanne L. Hoffard; News Reporter, Ms. Hurubie Meko; and visitors.
ABSENT: Board Member, Mr. Scott M. Arnst, Mr. James H. Byrnes.
PRESENTATION BY L-S HIGH SCHOOL FFA CHAPTER
Representatives of the Lampeter-Strasburg High School FFA Chapter presented a program overview with a demonstration from the Agricultural Issues Forum Leadership Development Event (LDE) team.
PRESENTATION OF L-S HIGH SCHOOL INITIATIVES AND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING GOALS
Dr. Feeney presented a review of Lampeter-Strasburg High School initiatives and progress toward Comprehensive Planning Goals.
PRESENTATION OF ON-TARGET HEALTH RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Mr. Stoltzfus presented a report prepared by On-Target Health based upon outcomes as of September, 2018.
DISCUSSION OF POLICIES
Dr. Peart led discussion of revised and new policies: a. Policy 4116.55 and 5131.15 Harassment/Discrimination/Hazing/Bullying/Cyber Bullying b. New Policy Terroristic Threats
DISCUSSION OF UPDATED POLICIES AS PART OF PSBA POLICY REVIEW
Dr. Peart led discussion of updated policies as part of the PSBA policy review: a. Policy 301 Creating a Position b. Policy 302 Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent c. Policy 304 Employment of District Staff d. Policy 305 Employment of Substitutes e. Policy 306 Employment of Summer School Staff f. Policy 307 Student Teachers/Interns g. Policy 308 Employment Contract/Board Resolution h. Policy 309 Assignment and Transfer i. Policy 311 Reduction of Staff j. Policy 312 Performance Assessment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent k. Policy 313 Evaluation of Employees l. Policy 314 Physical Examination m. Policy 314.1 HIV Infection n. Policy 317 Conduct Disciplinary Procedures o. Policy 317.1 Educator Misconduct p. Policy 317.2 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments q. Policy 318 Penalties for Tardiness r. Policy 319 Outside Activities s. Policy 319.1 Intellectual Property t. Policy 320 Freedom of Speech in Nonschool Settings u. Policy 321 Political Activities v. Policy 322 Gifts w. Policy 323 Tobacco 1 11/19/18
x. Policy 324 Personnel Files y. Policy 325 Dress and Grooming z. Policy 326 Complaint Process aa. Policy 328 Compensation Plans/Salary Schedules bb. Policy 330 Overtime cc. Policy 331 Job Related Expenses .dd. Policy 331.1 Reimbursement for Inservice Expenses ee. Policy 332 Working Periods ff. Policy 333 Professional Development gg. Policy 334 Sick Leave hh. Policy 335 Family and Medical Leaves ii. Policy 336 Personal and Necessity Leave jj. Policy 337 Vacation kk. Policy 338 Sabbatical Leave ll. Policy 338.1 Compensated Professional Leaves mm. Policy 339 Uncompensated Leaves nn. Policy 340 Responsibility for Student Welfare oo. Policy 341 Benefits for Part-time Employees pp. Policy 342 Jury Duty qq. Policy 343 Paid Holidays rr. Policy 346 Workers’ Compensation ss. Policy 347 Workers’ Compensation Transitional Return-to-Work Program tt. Policy 348 Unlawful Harassment uu. Policy 351 Drug and Substance Abuse vv. Policy 351.1 Pre-employment Drug Testing
REVIEW OF ACHIEVEMENT DATA
Dr. Godfrey presented a review of achievement data.
APPROVAL OF ROOFTOP CHILLER FOR LAMPETER-STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND COMPETITION GYM
Based on the discussion and recommendation from Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Beiler moved and Mr. Kimmel seconded the motion to authorize moving forward with the replacement of the rooftop chiller at a price of $99,980.
A voice vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
MEETING ADJOURNED
The meeting was properly adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Jeanne L. Hoffard Secretary
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LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Lampeter, Pennsylvania 17537 December 3, 2018
Communications
1. Albert, Hali S. – a letter of resignation for a 2018-2019 supplemental position. 2. Chesnet, Andrew C. – a letter of resignation. 3. McCrone, Susan, Division Chief, Pennsylvania Department of Education – a letter indicating that the District has maintained fiscal effort when comparing the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. 4. Perry, Patricia A. – a letter of resignation. 5. Petersen, James C. – a letter requesting a leave of absence. 6. Rinier, Diane A. – a letter of resignation from a SACC position only. 7. Rockensock, Lisa A. – a letter of resignation. 8. Smith, Colleen M. – a letter of resignation. 9. Steffan, Rachel S. – a letter of resignation. 10. Wagner, Frank W. – a letter of resignation for a 2019-2020 supplemental position. 11. Welk, Donald, Jr., President, West Lampeter Community Fair, Inc. – a letter of appreciation for the use of school parking lot during the Lampeter Fair. Condensed Board Summary Report Fund: 10 General Fund From11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 fabrdcon Period To Date Year To Date YTD % Unliquidated Account Description Current Budget Exp/Rcvd Exp/RcvdUsed Encumbrances Balance 1000's 1100 Instructional 22,407,520.00 1,524,173.10 6,223,373.29 27.84 14,872.59 16,169,274.12 1190 Federal Programs 516,430.00 51,414.73 167,434.13 32.43 77.98 348,917.89 1100 *TOTALS* 22,923,950.00 1,575,587.83 6,390,807.42 27.94 14,950.57 16,518,192.01 1200 SPEC PROG ELEMEN/SECOND 7,257,870.00 443,879.41 1,942,596.95 26.77 557.60 5,314,715.45 1243 GIFTED SUPPORT 344,030.00 20,470.39 90,293.38 26.24 0.00 253,736.62 1280 EARLY INTERVENTION SUPT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1290 OTHER SUPPORT 35,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 35,000.00 1200 *TOTALS* 7,636,900.00 464,349.80 2,032,890.33 26.62 557.60 5,603,452.07 1310 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION 206,410.00 14,537.32 60,258.10 29.19 0.00 146,151.90 1370 TECHNICAL EDUCATION 512,000.00 70,093.89 270,376.00 52.80 0.00 241,624.00 1300 *TOTALS* 718,410.00 84,631.21 330,634.10 46.02 0.00 387,775.90 1420 SUMMER SCHOOL 2,340.00 0.00 64.90 2.77 0.00 2,275.10 1421 Summer School - Enrich 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1430 HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION 33,990.00 0.00 1,018.30 2.99 0.00 32,971.70 1431 Extended Year Program 0.00 6,187.79 72,037.25 0.00 0.00 -72,037.25 1441 ADJUDICATED COURT PLACE 50,000.00 0.00 25,430.68 50.86 0.00 24,569.32 1450 Instr Program-Tutoring 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1494 ESL 196,910.00 12,969.00 53,900.10 27.37 0.00 143,009.90 1497 Alternative Ed 44,150.00 0.00 21,015.00 47.59 0.00 23,135.00 1400 *TOTALS* 327,390.00 19,156.79 173,466.23 52.98 0.00 153,923.77 1700 COMMUNITY/JR COLLEGE ED 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1700 *TOTALS* 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Major Function - 1000's 31,606,650.00 2,143,725.63 8,927,798.08 28.29 15,508.17 22,663,343.75
2000's 2110 SUPERVISION PUPIL PERS 16,490.00 838.96 9,416.06 57.10 0.00 7,073.94 2120 GUIDANCE SERVICES 1,051,660.00 70,515.56 289,466.27 27.52 0.00 762,193.73 2123 APPRAISAL SERVICES 461,180.00 30,877.03 129,812.28 28.14 0.00 331,367.72 2130 ATTENDANCE SERVICES 1,740.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,740.00 2142 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING 9,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,000.00 2150 SPEECH PATH/AUDIOLOGY 382,420.00 24,747.96 99,902.44 26.12 0.00 282,517.56 2160 SOCIAL WORK SERVICES 118,110.00 7,979.44 32,203.48 27.26 0.00 85,906.52 2170 STUDENT ACCT SERVICES 79,200.00 4,830.27 23,924.46 30.20 0.00 55,275.54 2100 *TOTALS* 2,119,800.00 139,789.22 584,724.99 27.58 0.00 1,535,075.01 2250 SCHOOL LIBRARY SERVICES 420,520.00 29,939.20 120,992.58 28.98 884.20 298,643.22 2260 INSTRUCTION & CURR DEV 285,550.00 11,805.63 86,798.33 30.39 0.00 198,751.67 2270 INSTRUC STAFF DEVEL SVC 0.00 0.00 1,119.76 0.00 0.00 -1,119.76
11/28/2018 11:23:11 AM LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 1 Condensed Board Summary Report Fund: 10 General Fund From11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 fabrdcon Period To Date Year To Date YTD % Unliquidated Account Description Current Budget Exp/Rcvd Exp/RcvdUsed Encumbrances Balance 2271 Certified Instr Staff 230,970.00 6,390.00 71,010.06 30.74 0.00 159,959.94 2272 Non-Certified Instr 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2200 *TOTALS* 937,040.00 48,134.83 279,920.73 29.96 884.20 656,235.07 2310 BOARD SERVICES 50,660.00 511.76 44,841.66 88.51 0.00 5,818.34 2320 BOARD TREASURER SERVICE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2330 TAX ASSESS & COLLECTION 159,460.00 3,532.53 28,346.97 17.77 0.00 131,113.03 2340 STAFF RELATIONS/NEGO 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2350 LEGAL SERVICES 95,000.00 8,404.03 21,563.43 22.69 0.00 73,436.57 2360 OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT 781,470.00 50,103.89 279,352.23 35.74 0.00 502,117.77 2361 Supt. - Other 22,720.00 707.10 3,560.85 15.67 0.00 19,159.15 2370 COMMUNITY RELATIONS SVC 90,320.00 4,958.48 25,806.19 28.57 0.00 64,513.81 2380 OFFICE OF PRINCIPAL SVC 1,802,140.00 119,808.78 632,326.93 35.08 0.00 1,169,813.07 2300 *TOTALS* 3,001,770.00 188,026.57 1,035,798.26 34.50 0.00 1,965,971.74 2420 MEDICAL SERVICES 5,120.00 0.00 3,300.00 64.45 0.00 1,820.00 2430 DENTAL SERVICES 1,030.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,030.00 2440 NURSING SERVICES 538,020.00 33,541.33 136,593.90 25.38 6.60 401,419.50 2490 OTHER HEALTH SERVICES 13,600.00 1,152.00 4,052.70 29.79 0.00 9,547.30 2400 *TOTALS* 557,770.00 34,693.33 143,946.60 25.80 6.60 413,816.80 2500 SUPP SERVICES-BUSINESS 252,660.00 376.96 14,713.62 5.82 0.00 237,946.38 2511 SUPERVISION OF FISCAL 179,380.00 13,776.48 75,495.64 42.08 0.00 103,884.36 2512 BUDGETING SERVICES 56,930.00 4,625.51 24,583.79 43.18 0.00 32,346.21 2513 RECEIVE & DISBURSE FUND 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2514 PAYROLL SERVICES 0.00 4,807.24 23,699.61 0.00 0.00 -23,699.61 2515 FINANCIAL ACCT SERVICE 56,920.00 4,544.56 24,451.98 42.95 0.00 32,468.02 2590 OTHER SUPP SVC-BUSINESS 0.00 4,441.12 21,795.68 0.00 0.00 -21,795.68 2500 *TOTALS* 545,890.00 32,571.87 184,740.32 33.84 0.00 361,149.68 2611 Supervision-Plant Svcs 122,200.00 9,348.87 51,388.72 42.05 0.00 70,811.28 2620 Custodial Services 2,788,720.00 175,335.42 1,103,865.49 39.59 193.00 1,684,661.51 2630 Grounds/Maintenance 682,130.00 41,884.92 324,964.20 48.87 8,396.00 348,769.80 2650 VEHICLE OPER & MAINT 34,360.00 2,782.41 13,617.65 39.63 0.00 20,742.35 2660 SECURITY SERVICES 109,990.00 15.85 1,300.99 3.19 2,214.77 106,474.24 2600 *TOTALS* 3,737,400.00 229,367.47 1,495,137.05 40.29 10,803.77 2,231,459.18 2700 Public Transportation 6,910.00 143.04 678.74 9.82 0.00 6,231.26 2711 Super of Student Transp 117,580.00 5,004.88 27,517.38 23.40 0.00 90,062.62 2720 VEHICLE OPERATION SVC 1,526,510.00 147,870.35 563,370.53 36.90 0.00 963,139.47 2730 MONITORING SERVICES 17,460.00 3,623.43 9,875.54 56.56 0.00 7,584.46 2740 VEHICLE SVC & MAINT 38,890.00 4,179.54 21,797.68 56.04 0.00 17,092.32 2750 Non-Public Transp 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2700 *TOTALS* 1,707,350.00 160,821.24 623,239.87 36.50 0.00 1,084,110.13
11/28/2018 11:23:12 AM LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 2 Condensed Board Summary Report Fund: 10 General Fund From11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 fabrdcon Period To Date Year To Date YTD % Unliquidated Account Description Current Budget Exp/Rcvd Exp/RcvdUsed Encumbrances Balance 2818 Technology 1,849,020.00 63,174.33 1,116,887.03 65.32 91,065.58 641,067.39 2832 RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT 930.00 0.00 199.30 21.43 0.00 730.70 2833 STAFF ACCOUNTING SVCS 49,280.00 3,428.61 16,331.72 33.14 0.00 32,948.28 2834 STAFF DEV - NON-CERT 0.00 0.00 11,223.00 0.00 0.00 -11,223.00 2836 Non-Instr, non-certifid 0.00 0.00 475.00 0.00 0.00 -475.00 2800 *TOTALS* 1,899,230.00 66,602.94 1,145,116.05 65.08 91,065.58 663,048.37 2900 OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES 27,400.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27,400.00 2910 Property Tax - SE 5,590.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,590.00 2900 *TOTALS* 32,990.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32,990.00 Major Function - 2000's 14,539,240.00 900,007.47 5,492,623.87 38.48 102,760.15 8,943,855.98
3000's 3100 Food Service 0.00 -32,913.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3100 *TOTALS* 0.00 -32,913.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3210 SCHOOL STUDENT ACT 163,100.00 4,370.13 40,372.02 29.09 7,076.45 115,651.53 3211 Performing Arts Center 30,500.00 1,207.99 26,468.20 86.78 0.00 4,031.80 3250 Athletics 831,800.00 84,681.56 405,781.13 49.15 3,075.86 422,943.01 3200 *TOTALS* 1,025,400.00 90,259.68 472,621.35 47.08 10,152.31 542,626.34 3300 COMMUNITY SERVICES 6,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,500.00 3340 SACC 0.00 -19,890.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3300 *TOTALS* 6,500.00 -19,890.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,500.00 3400 1,750.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,750.00 3400 *TOTALS* 1,750.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,750.00 Major Function - 3000's 1,033,650.00 37,456.08 472,621.35 46.70 10,152.31 550,876.34
5000's 5110 DEBT SERVICE 5,769,930.00 45,551.78 274,976.03 4.76 0.00 5,494,953.97 5130 REFUND PRIOR YR REV 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5100 *TOTALS* 5,769,930.00 45,551.78 274,976.03 4.76 0.00 5,494,953.97 5220 SPECIAL REV TRANSFERS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5230 CAPITAL PROJ TRANSFERS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5240 DEBT SERVICE TRANSFERS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5200 *TOTALS* 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5800 SUSPENSE ACCOUNT 0.00 437,785.42 2,166,545.44 0.00 0.00 -2,166,545.44 5800 *TOTALS* 0.00 437,785.42 2,166,545.44 0.00 0.00 -2,166,545.44 5900 BUDGETARY RESERVE 400,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 400,000.00
11/28/2018 11:23:12 AM LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 3 Condensed Board Summary Report Fund: 10 General Fund From11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 fabrdcon Period To Date Year To Date YTD % Unliquidated Account Description Current Budget Exp/Rcvd Exp/RcvdUsed Encumbrances Balance 5900 *TOTALS* 400,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 400,000.00 Major Function - 5000's 6,169,930.00 483,337.20 2,441,521.47 39.57 0.00 3,728,408.53
EXPENDITURE Totals 53,349,470.00 3,564,526.38 17,334,564.77 32.73 128,420.63 35,886,484.60
11/28/2018 11:23:12 AM LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 4 Condensed Board Summary Report Fund: 10 General Fund From11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 fabrdcon Period To Date Year To Date YTD % Unliquidated Account Description Current Budget Exp/Rcvd Exp/RcvdUsed Encumbrances Balance 6000's 6111 REAL ESTATE TAX-CURRENT -34,237,210.00 -132,666.55 -33,142,836.47 96.80 0.00 -1,094,373.53 6112 REAL ESTATE TAX-INTERIM -203,150.00 -17,056.31 -79,708.73 39.23 0.00 -123,441.27 6113 PUBLIC UTILITY REALTY -40,000.00 0.00 -38,030.57 95.07 0.00 -1,969.43 6151 EIT-CURRENT ACT 511 -3,198,000.00 -477,887.42 -760,247.48 23.77 0.00 -2,437,752.52 6153 REAL EST TRANSFER-CURR -460,000.00 -37,768.26 -181,913.85 39.54 0.00 -278,086.15 6100 *TOTALS* -38,138,360.00 -665,378.54 -34,202,737.10 89.68 0.00 -3,935,622.90 6411 DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE -640,000.00 -8,208.75 -48,049.25 7.50 0.00 -591,950.75 6420 DELINQUENT PER CAPITA 0.00 0.00 -198.00 0.00 0.00 198.00 6400 *TOTALS* -640,000.00 -8,208.75 -48,247.25 7.53 0.00 -591,752.75 6510 Earnings on Investment -200,000.00 0.00 -83,529.90 41.76 0.00 -116,470.10 6530 GAINS OR LOSSES ON SALE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6500 *TOTALS* -200,000.00 0.00 -83,529.90 41.76 0.00 -116,470.10 6710 ADMISSIONS -51,000.00 -50.00 -35,123.00 68.86 0.00 -15,877.00 6730 STUDENT ORG MEM DUES -30,000.00 -400.00 -26,820.00 89.40 0.00 -3,180.00 6790 ADVERTISING REVENUE -26,000.00 -413.57 -5,391.07 20.73 0.00 -20,608.93 6700 *TOTALS* -107,000.00 -863.57 -67,334.07 62.92 0.00 -39,665.93 6830 REV FROM INTERMED-FED -440,550.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -440,550.00 6831 FED REV RECEIVED OTHER 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6839 FED REV OTHER INTER 0.00 -46,065.36 -46,065.36 0.00 0.00 46,065.36 6890 OTHER REV FROM INTERMED -44,000.00 0.00 -16,073.19 36.53 0.00 -27,926.81 6800 *TOTALS* -484,550.00 -46,065.36 -62,138.55 12.82 0.00 -422,411.45 6910 RENTALS -103,000.00 -7,594.79 -40,523.95 39.34 0.00 -62,476.05 6920 CONTRIBUTION & DONATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6941 REGULAR SCH TUITION -59,000.00 -4,200.00 -13,100.00 22.20 0.00 -45,900.00 6942 SUMMER SCHOOL TUITION -1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1,500.00 6944 RECEIPTS FROM OTHER LEA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6950 TRANSP. FEES -8,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -8,500.00 6990 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE -65,000.00 -2,564.04 -18,244.51 28.06 0.00 -46,755.49 6991 REFUND OF P/Y EXPEN 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6900 *TOTALS* -237,000.00 -14,358.83 -71,868.46 30.32 0.00 -165,131.54 Major Function - 6000's -39,806,910.00 -734,875.05 -34,535,855.33 86.75 0.00 -5,271,054.67
7000's 7110 BASIC EDUCATION -4,255,790.00 0.00 -1,266,822.26 29.76 0.00 -2,988,967.74 7160 TUITION ORPHANS & CHILD -60,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -60,000.00 7100 *TOTALS* -4,315,790.00 0.00 -1,266,822.26 29.35 0.00 -3,048,967.74 7220 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION -50,000.00 0.00 -22,048.00 44.09 0.00 -27,952.00
11/28/2018 11:23:12 AM LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 5 Condensed Board Summary Report Fund: 10 General Fund From11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 fabrdcon Period To Date Year To Date YTD % Unliquidated Account Description Current Budget Exp/Rcvd Exp/RcvdUsed Encumbrances Balance 7230 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7250 MIGRATORY CHILDREN 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7270 SPECIALIZED ED EXCEPT -1,412,250.00 -213,308.00 -639,657.00 45.29 0.00 -772,593.00 7290 OTHER PROGRAM SUBSIDIES 0.00 0.00 -0.01 0.00 0.00 0.01 7200 *TOTALS* -1,462,250.00 -213,308.00 -661,705.01 45.25 0.00 -800,544.99 7310 TRANSPORT (REG & ADDTL) -695,000.00 0.00 -168,495.00 24.24 0.00 -526,505.00 7320 RENT & SINK FUND PYMT -479,290.00 -15,141.40 -15,141.41 3.15 0.00 -464,148.59 7330 HEALTH SERVICES, ACT 25 -60,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -60,000.00 7340 PROPERTY TAX RELIEF -634,960.00 0.00 -634,954.84 99.99 0.00 -5.16 7360 SAFE SCHOOLS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7300 *TOTALS* -1,869,250.00 -15,141.40 -818,591.25 43.79 0.00 -1,050,658.75 7501 PA Accountability Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7505 Ready to Learn Block Gr -281,120.00 0.00 -281,120.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 7509 Supplemental Equip Gran 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7500 *TOTALS* -281,120.00 0.00 -281,120.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 7810 STATE SHARE SS & MED -852,270.00 -46,550.45 -46,550.45 5.46 0.00 -805,719.55 7820 STATE SHARE RETIRE CONT -3,786,120.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3,786,120.00 7800 *TOTALS* -4,638,390.00 -46,550.45 -46,550.45 1.00 0.00 -4,591,839.55 Major Function - 7000's -12,566,800.00 -274,999.85 -3,074,788.97 24.46 0.00 -9,492,011.03
8000's 8514 ESEA, TITLE I -420,000.00 -27,312.07 -106,729.73 25.41 0.00 -313,270.27 8515 IDEA, SECTION 619 -50,890.00 -6,208.53 -20,573.59 40.42 0.00 -30,316.41 8517 Title IV-Std Enrichment 0.00 -1,779.20 -5,386.65 0.00 0.00 5,386.65 8500 *TOTALS* -470,890.00 -35,299.80 -132,689.97 28.17 0.00 -338,200.03 8690 OTH RESTRICT FED GRANT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8600 *TOTALS* 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8810 MED ASSIST REIMB ACCESS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8820 MED ASSI REIMB TRANS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8800 *TOTALS* 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Major Function - 8000's -470,890.00 -35,299.80 -132,689.97 28.17 0.00 -338,200.03
9000's 9310 General Fund Transfers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9330 CAPITAL PROJECT TRANS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9300 *TOTALS* 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9400 SALE OF FIXED ASSETS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
11/28/2018 11:23:12 AM LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 6 Condensed Board Summary Report Fund: 10 General Fund From11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 fabrdcon Period To Date Year To Date YTD % Unliquidated Account Description Current Budget Exp/Rcvd Exp/RcvdUsed Encumbrances Balance 9400 *TOTALS* 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Major Function - 9000's 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
REVENUE Totals -52,844,600.00 -1,045,174.70 -37,743,334.27 71.42 0.00 -15,101,265.73
11/28/2018 11:23:12 AM LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 7 LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Monthly Board Balance Sheet Report December 3, 2018
Year-To-Date Balance Assets
Cash and Investments 30,797,396.51 Petty Cash 495.00 Interest Receivable 0.00 Taxes Receivable 276,499.34 Uncollectable Taxes 0.00 Interfund Accounts Receivable 206,068.52 Intergovernmental Accounts Receivable 10,237.88 State Subsidies Receivable 287,104.27 Federal Subsidies Receivable 19,637.92 Prepaid Expenses 0.00 Other Accounts Receivable 790.00 Inventories 67,718.31 Total Assets: 31,665,947.75
Liabilities
Interfund Accounts Payable 0.00 Other Accounts Payable -48,127.95 Interfund Payables - Scholarships -201.36 Intergovernmental Accounts Payable -21,608.75 Accrued Salaries and Benefits -3,099,343.52 Payroll Payables -584,139.60 Deferred Revenue -276,499.34 Prepaid Revenue -8,693.11 Total Liabilities: -4,038,613.63
Net Assets
Assigned Fund Balance -2,025,710.00 Reserve for Inventories -67,718.31 Unassigned Fund Balance -5,125,136.31 Reserve for Encumbrances -128,420.63 Encumbered for Appropriated Expenses -20,280,348.87 Total Net Assets: -27,627,334.12
Total Liabilities and Net Assets: -31,665,947.75 Lampeter-Strasburg School District Financial Comparison Report December 3, 2018
Revenue Expenditures Surplus/Loss
Year 2018-19 Budget 52,845 53,350 (505) ======
Year-to-Date Actual (156 Days) 37,743 17,335 20,408
Prior Year-to-Date Actual (157 Days) 36,896 17,236 19,660
Year-to-Date Increase/(Decrease) 847 99 748
% Change - Current vs. Prior Y-T-D 2.3% 0.6% 3.8% Over (under)
Year-to-Date Actual as % of 71.4% 32.5% ------2018-19 Budget
Prior Year-to-Date Actual as % of 71.7% 33.2% ------2017-18 Budget
($ in Thousands) LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT INVESTMENTS - General Fund As of November 28, 2018
Description Est. Date of Date of Amount Income Investment % Yield Purchase Maturity Year-to-Date Closed
BB&T Bank 0.20 n/a n/a 5,496,736.20 3,597.20 PSDMAX account 2.02 n/a n/a 400,247.29 1,623.27 BB&T Securities 1.50 n/a n/a 445,388.87 2,030.46
PSDLAF Investments: Affiliated Bank 1.30 8/17/2017 8/17/2018 245,000.00 3,552.50 x Kansas State Bank 1.30 8/17/2017 8/17/2018 245,000.00 3,552.50 x Morgan Stanley Bank 1.45 8/24/2017 8/24/2018 245,000.00 3,552.50 x TCM Bank 1.40 8/17/2017 8/17/2018 245,000.00 3,797.50 x Tristate Capital 1.29 8/17/2017 8/17/2018 245,000.00 3,528.00 x Full Flex CD 2.15 3/21/2018 1/15/2019 1,900,000.00 19,707.76 Full Flex CD 2.15 5/22/2018 1/15/2019 4,000,000.00 30,674.25 Full Flex CD 2.13 8/22/2018 1/15/2019 9,500,000.00 33,792.29
BB&T Securities: Government Bonds: Federal Farm Cr Banks Cons Systemwide 1.350 10/12/2017 8/1/2018 250,502.50 2,703.50 x Federal Farm Cr Bank Bond 2.363 9/10/2018 4/22/2019 198,559.36 263.67 Federal Home Loan Bank 1.358 10/4/2017 10/1/2018 179,137.58 2,405.92 x Federal Home Loan Bank 1.715 12/6/2017 11/28/2018 198,800.00 3,337.11 x Federal Home Loan Bank 1.738 12/19/2017 12/14/2018 150,005.11 1,249.64 Federal Home Loan Bank 2.232 6/28/2018 3/18/2019 781,042.38 965.63 Federal Home Loan Bank 2.315 6/28/2018 5/28/2019 282,576.98 Federal Home Loan Bank 2.365 6/28/2018 6/27/2019 284,668.32 Federal Home Loan Bank 2.365 9/7/2018 1/16/2019 498,237.63 Federal Home Loan Bank 2.365 9/10/2018 6/21/2019 495,064.89 Federal Home Loan Bank 2.394 9/11/2018 5/28/2019 496,397.69 3,415.87 FHLMC Medium Term 1.426 10/23/2017 9/28/2018 99,595.17 1,321.39 x FHLMC Medium Term 2.424 7/31/2018 7/19/2019 231,529.79 FHLMC Medium Term 2.301 9/7/2018 4/15/2019 778,898.78 1,509.83 FHLMC Medium Term 2.423 9/7/2018 6/28/2019 494,920.00 FHLMC Medium Term 2.400 9/7/2018 5/30/2019 497,641.31 FHLMC Medium Term 2.351 9/12/2018 3/22/2019 497,115.81 FNMA Note 1.647 1/2/2018 7/30/2018 189,283.82 1,799.96 x FNMA Note 1.758 1/2/2018 11/27/2018 199,746.03 3,172.00 x FNMA Note 2.197 6/28/2018 1/28/2019 283,642.95 301.68 FNMA Note 2.213 6/28/2018 2/26/2019 282,738.98 437.25 FNMA Note 2.455 8/3/2018 8/2/2019 246,120.46 FNMA Note 2.226 9/7/2018 1/28/2019 498,330.00 FNMA Note 2.270 9/7/2018 2/26/2019 497,037.15 FNMA Note 2.267 9/10/2018 2/19/2019 499,125.00 FNMA Note 2.246 9/18/2018 1/30/2019 498,170.00 US Treasury Bill 2.234 9/17/2018 2/28/2019 494,900.00 US Treasury Note 2.406 9/21/2018 4/30/2019 297,914.06 US Treasury Note 2.068 10/15/2018 11/29/2018 299,212.50 132,291.68 Less: 2017-18 Received (20,552.92) Less: 2017-18 Accrued Interest (8,642.27) 103,096.49
1 Fund Accounting Check Summary L-S GENERAL FUND - From 11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 facksmc
Check # Vendor Name Description Of Purchase Description Of Purchase Check Amount 00111399AT&T MOBILITY district cell phone charges...... 2,017.80 00111400BB & T COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT Chevy van & F350 truck lease...... 2014 Chevy van & 2015 Ford truck l 2,290.60 CAPITAL CORP. 00111401BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY prof development - MM - MCDOWELL A 300.00 FOUNDATION 00111402DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS electric - SE...... 892.27 00111403DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS ntl gas - fieldhouse...... 8.02 00111404FISHER & SON COMPANY, INC ice melt - maint...... 2,741.55 00111405HOOBER INC. vo ag supplies...... 249.00 00111406JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE fire alarm work - MM...... 614.88 PROTECTION LP 00111407LLAEOP membership dues for 9 employees... 126.00 00111408LOWE'S COMPANIES INC MA supplies...... PAC supplies...... 207.41 00111409NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS lawn treatment supplies...... 178.50 00111410PASBO webcast- chart of accounts...... 75.00 00111411PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO., HS marching band to football...... HS band to football...... 298.40 L.P. 00111412PMEA DISTRICT 7 8 students - district band...... 7 students - district orchestra... 121.00 00111413SUBURBAN LANC. SEWER sewer usage - campus...... sewer usage - admin bldg...... 8,921.47 AUTHORITY 00111414TOMLINSON BOMBERGER LAWN broadleaf weed control...... 4,100.00 CARE 00111415UGI UTILITIES, INC. ntl gas transp - HS water heater.. ntl gas transp - MM water heater.. 2,985.41 00111416WALTERS SERVICES INC portable toilets - athletics...... 131.20 00111417WEST SHORE MUSIC BOOSTERS HS district chorus festival...... 600.00 00111418WITMER, J. FRED MM teaching supplies - sign...... 75.00 00111419BB & T COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT 2018 Ford Transit lease...... 865.70 CAPITAL CORP. 00111420CITY OF LANCASTER PA water usage - campus...... 3,399.12 00111421DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS ntl gas - HH...... ntl gas - HS...... 1,965.46 00111422FRONTIER district phone charges...... 1,418.35 00111423LANCASTER EMS ASSOCIATION medic standby for football games.. 1,970.00 00111424LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH drug screenings - employees & rand 1,045.00 00111425LAWSON PRODUCTS INC maint supplies...... 239.58 00111426NEOFUNDS BY NEOPOST postage meter funds...... 3,000.00 00111427PIONEER field paint - maint...... 682.00 00111428PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES electric transp - campus...... electric transp - W.R...... 4,750.68 00111429RHOADS ENERGY CORP unleaded gas - storage building... 2,415.28 00111430TX:TEAM REHAB, INC. physical therapy services - Octobe 423.62 00111431U.S. BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE HS copier lease...... MM copier lease...... 5,190.00 00111432ANTHEM SPORTS LLC girls basketball supplies - athlet 638.19 * Denotes Non-Negotiable Transaction # - Payables within Check pd - Prenote - Direct Deposit c - Credit Card Payment 11/28/2018 10:28:07 AM LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 1 Fund Accounting Check Summary L-S GENERAL FUND - From 11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 facksmc
Check # Vendor Name Description Of Purchase Description Of Purchase Check Amount 00111433APPLE INC HS teaching supplies...... 597.00 00111434ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RMS, INC tax collector bond - Greenwood.... secretary bond - Hoffard...... 200.00 00111435ASPER, MARK D WLT RE refund - overpaid...... 20.00 00111436AT&T Services Inc. WLT RE refund - overpaid...... 57.92 00111437BARLEY SNYDER LLP legal fees - October...... 8,404.03 00111438BILLINGS BILINGUAL LLC translation - IEP meeting...... 101.45 00111439BITTERMAN SCALES LLC scale services - wrestling...... 219.60 00111440BROWN'S GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS, Hall of Frame plaque...... 34.00 INC 00111441BRUBAKER, DON K WLT RE refund - overpaid...... 300.23 00111442BUCKHILL OFFICES LP WLT RE refund - overpaid...... 331.15 00111443BUSCAY, LISA HS life skills - gorceries...... 92.17 00111444CAPITAL TRISTATE electrical parts...... 421.65 00111445CCIU ESY - therapy & learning support.. library online subscription...... 6,457.79 00111446CDW GOVERNMENT INC tech equip - touch panels...... 1,387.14 00111447CENGAGE LEARNING HS business ed supplies...... 1,135.20 00111448CENTRAL SUSQUEHANNA I.U. education instruction - alt ed - 1 client support...... 2,328.41 00111449CLEVER PROTOTYPES, LLC MM LA supplies...... 383.96 00111450CM REGENT, LLC Dec life ins premium...... Dec LTD premium...... 2,965.31 00111451COLT PLUMBING SPECIALTIES HS custodial parts...... 171.22 00111452CONESTOGA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS print management services...... 354.16 00111453CREST/GOOD MFG. CO. plumbing parts...... 36.65 00111454CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE transfer switch work...... 550.80 00111455DAUPHIN ELECTRIC SUPPLY lighting supplies - maint...... lighting supplies...... 709.85 00111456DECKER INC HH custodial supplies...... 434.31 00111457DELL MARKETING L.P. computer part...... 299.30 00111458DICK BLICK HS art supplies - quote...... 104.00 00111459DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS electric - campus...... electric - Walnut Run...... 26,130.50 00111460E.M. HERR FARM & HOME SUPPLY HS vo ag supplies...... maint supplies...... 580.58 00111461ERIC ARMIN INC HH teaching supplies...... LE teaching supplies...... 298.92 00111462EBERSOLE'S VACUUM CLEANER LE vac repair...... maint supplies...... 110.80 00111463LEARN WELL SERVICES hospital tutoring...... 1,501.50 00111464EPLUS TECHNOLOGY OF PA HS teaching supplies...... 70.56 00111465G-SPORTS WRESTLING wrestling supplies...... 545.20 00111466G.R. MITCHELL, INC. HS wood tech supplies...... HS vo ag supplies...... 222.60 00111467GDC IT SOLUTIONS tech equip...... email security software...... 7,936.00 00111468GEORGE, ELIAS E. translate - invitation letter - di Title I translations...... 301.16 00111469GIMKIT LLC foreign language subscription..... 59.88 00111470H&L TEAM SALES INC Jr High boys basketball uniforms.. 780.00 00111471HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT LE teaching supplies...... 19.15 PUBLISHING CO. 00111472IEHLE ENTERPRISE INC work shirts - custodial...... 1,721.50 * Denotes Non-Negotiable Transaction # - Payables within Check pd - Prenote - Direct Deposit c - Credit Card Payment 11/28/2018 10:28:08 AM LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 2 Fund Accounting Check Summary L-S GENERAL FUND - From 11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 facksmc
Check # Vendor Name Description Of Purchase Description Of Purchase Check Amount 00111473J GARBER ENTERPRISES, LLC mow & trim - Walnut Run...... 200.00 00111474JONES HONDA-GMC-BUICK-ACURA 2011 Chevy Express repair...... van repair - 2007 GMC...... 1,315.37 00111475JW PEPPER & SON INC. HS vocal music supplies...... 61.74 00111476KEENAN ASSOCIATES Express Scripts - November...... 2,613.85 00111477KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE reimb by fundraiser for holiday di 198.00 00111478L H BRUBAKER APPLIANCES HS water cooler repair...... 79.00 00111479LNP MEDIA GROUP, INC. legal notice - proposal...... 411.76 00111480LANCASTER-LEBANON INT. UNIT virtual solutions - 1st qtr...... speech, occupational & physical th 84,835.65 13 00111481LAND TRANSFER CO, INC. WLT RE refund - overpaid...... 814.71 00111482LOWE'S COMPANIES INC HS custodial supplies...... MM wood tech...... 124.02 00111483LSEA union dues - November...... 45,126.60 00111484MCGRAW-HILL SCHOOL ED Grade 1 subscription...... 197.40 HOLDINGS LLC 00111485MEDCO SUPPLY COMPANY trainer supplies - replacement tab trainer supplies - table credit... 157.80 00111486MENCHEY MUSIC SERVICE INC. HS band french horn repair...... elem band tuba repair...... 560.30 00111487NEW STORY SCHOOLS tuition & services...... tuition...... 45,416.02 00111488NOLT'S AUTO PARTS, INC van 302 brake parts...... auto parts - stock...... 303.69 00111489OFFICE BASICS INC. MM copy paper...... LE copy paper...... 5,265.62 00111490PENNSYLVANIA COUNSELING SV HS student assistance program..... MM student assistance program..... 703.00 INC 00111491PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC greens fees - regionals...... 25.00 ATHLETIC ASSN 00111492PERFORMANT RECOVERY INC loan deduction - L.C...... 1,020.57 00111493PETTY CASH American Education Week - snacks.. MM team supplies...... 173.56 00111494PHEAA PHEAA - loan deduction - C.A...... 261.06 00111495PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES electric transp - SE...... 231.75 00111496QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC. management fees - September...... management fees - August...... 23,758.87 00111497REGAL ABSTRACT LA RE tax refund - overpaid...... 237.26 00111498RESILITE SPORTS PRODUCTS INC wrestling mats - athletics...... 22,272.00 00111499RHOADS ENERGY CORP to be reimb - diesel fuel...... to be reimb - unleaded gas...... 23,847.85 00111500RICHARD T. WIMER INC. fuel pump repairs...... 2,860.00 00111501RICHNER, ANNETTE M LA RE refund - overpayment...... 109.49 00111502RIVER ROCK ACADEMY students at River Rock...... 5,390.16 00111503ROBERTS OXYGEN COMPANY INC HS art supplies - acetylene...... 62.24 00111504RODRIGUEZ, THANNIA E. translating services - ESL...... translate - invitation letter - di 328.84 00111505RUSSELL LOCKSMITH-SAFES., service call - paddle springs..... 102.50 INC. 00111506RV VALUE MART propane - custodial...... 9.20 00111507SCHOLASTIC INC LE classroom magazines...... 314.33 00111508SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC HS art supplies - quote...... HS art supplies - credit...... 850.20
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Check # Vendor Name Description Of Purchase Description Of Purchase Check Amount 00111509SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SPORTS footballs - athletics...... 216.00 00111510SHULTZ TRANSPORTATION contracted bus service - November. Add: Fuel mileage...... 126,683.46 COMPANY 00111511SID-HARVEY'S maint parts...... filters - maint...... 245.37 00111512SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. detector repair...... maint parts...... 1,014.80 00111513SMITH, LOIS J WLT RE refund - overpaid...... 2,971.73 00111514SMUCKER WELDING SHOP HS vo ag supplies...... 859.50 00111515SNAVELY & DOSCH INC. oil for HS generator...... core return - maint...... 83.84 00111516SOCIAL THINKING pupil personnel supplies...... 378.58 00111517SPEECH CARE, INC. speech therapy - 2 students...... 1,019.36 00111518STAND UP DESK STORE MM guidance supplies...... 129.00 00111519STS INC homebound tutoring...... 3,645.00 00111520THE ART STORE, INC HS art supplies - quote...... 140.50 00111521THE UPS STORE #2450 HS phys ed return...... 11.24 00111522THE VISTA SCHOOL tuition - 1 student...... 17,645.33 00111523THERABILITIES, INC. physical therapy services...... 1,188.00 00111524TRANE U.S. INC. oil pump work - maint...... 3,194.00 00111525U.S. POSTMASTER postage stamps - HS...... postage stamps - MM...... 524.40 00111526UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER united way - November...... 266.00 COUNTY 00111527VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY trash liners - custodial...... HS custodial parts...... 12,146.50 00111528WARD'S SCIENCE HS science supplies...... 235.16 00111529WASTE MANAGEMENT - CENTRAL district trash removal...... 3,824.74 PA 00111530WEAVER TURF POWER INC parts - truck...... 26.80 00111531WEINSTEIN SUPPLY CORPORATION plumbing parts...... maint parts...... 162.84 00111532WEST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP 2 tons road salt...... 115.00 00111533WESTLUND, MAY translating services - district do interpret - conferences - ESL..... 215.45 00111534WILLIAM V. MACGILL & CO. AED - bus...... 107.00 00111535WORTHINGTON DIRECT INC. new chairs - HH...... 363.59 00111536ZIMMERMAN'S HARDWARE HS art supplies...... 158.27 *00FB1130FULTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS 2012 debt interest...... 37,300.00 *00WF1126WELLS FARGO BANK 2002 bond interest...... 8,251.78 *0BBT1130BB&T GOVERNMENTAL FINANCE medical claims & fees - November.. 417,108.74 *0FED1116FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT SYSTEM federal w/h tax - 11/16 Pay...... employer share FICA - 11/16 Pay... 210,441.89 *0FED1130FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT SYSTEM federal w/h tax - 11/30 Pay...... employer share FICA - 11/30 Pay... 215,006.12 *0PAT1116PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE pa state income tax - 11/16 Pay... 27,223.37 *0PAT1130PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PA income tax - 11/30 Pay...... 27,627.90 *0PSE1109PUB SCH EMPLOYES RETIREMENT October employee share purch of sv October employee share retirement. -136,452.21 *0PSR1109PUB SCH EMPLOYES RETIREMENT October employee share ret...... October employee share purch of sv 136,452.21 *0SCD1116PA SCDU domestic relations - 11/16...... 1,154.67 *0SCD1130PA SCDU domestic relations - 11/30 Pay.... 1,154.67 * Denotes Non-Negotiable Transaction # - Payables within Check pd - Prenote - Direct Deposit c - Credit Card Payment 11/28/2018 10:28:08 AM LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 4 Fund Accounting Check Summary L-S GENERAL FUND - From 11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 facksmc
Check # Vendor Name Description Of Purchase Description Of Purchase Check Amount *BBTC1110BB & T COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT van and mower lease...... 755.85 CAPITAL CORP. *D0000364ALLEN, LISA dental reimb...... 164.00 d *D0000365ANDERSON, LAURA dental reimb...... vision reimb...... 199.94 d *D0000366BAILEY, DENNIS L. dental reimb...... 250.00 d *D0000367BAKER, KIRSTEN E conference - elem music...... 40.00 d *D0000368BEERS, JENNIFER D dental reimb...... 97.00 d *D0000369BENN, LYDIA E dental reimb...... 199.00 d *D0000370BOYCE, KATHLEEN vision reimb...... dental reimb...... 398.98 d *D0000371BROWN, JEAN M medical records - transfer exp.... 22.95 d *D0000372BURKHOLDER, MEGAN vision reimb...... dental reimb...... 204.50 d *D0000373BURNS, LAUREN dental reimb...... 185.00 d *D0000374BYRNES, JARED M dental reimb...... 857.00 d *D0000375CAREATC, INC Oct -implementation fees & wellnes Nov - wellness center billing..... 29,005.00 d *D0000376COWELL, FAITH S. medical records - transfer exp.... 15.36 d *D0000377DODSON, JO CAROLE dental reimb...... 160.00 d *D0000378EDWARDS, ANGELA LE principal supplies...... 46.49 d *D0000379FAKOLT, DAVID vision reimb...... 107.68 d *D0000380FRANKLIN, KEVIN J. vision reimb...... 240.96 d *D0000381GALANTE, CATHY dental reimb...... 52.00 d *D0000382GARBER, TODD L. dental reimb...... 536.00 d *D0000383GARRETT, BOBBI dental reimb...... 277.00 d *D0000384GILMAN, JENNIFER vision reimb...... 65.00 d *D0000385GRAYBILL, TAMMY dental reimb...... 172.00 d *D0000386GRIMM, JENNIFER L. dental reimb...... 182.00 d *D0000387HART, CLAUDINE dental reimb...... 509.00 d *D0000388HENDRIX, BETH H vision reimb...... 80.00 d *D0000389HENRY, CHRISTI L vision reimb...... 430.05 d *D0000390HENRY, DONALD E. dental reimb...... travel tolls...... 100.20 d *D0000391HENRY, RAE ANN M dental reimb...... 158.00 d *D0000392HERSHEY, CHERYL L. dental reimb...... 94.00 d *D0000393HESS, ALLISON dental reimb...... 432.00 d *D0000394HOGAN, KIMBERLY L dental reimb...... 121.70 d *D0000395HOLLAND, MICHELLE T conference fee - Holland...... 145.00 d *D0000396HOLLERN, FAITH A dental reimb...... 304.00 d *D0000397HOSTETTER, BETH A. dental reimb...... 68.00 d *D0000398JEFFERS, MELISSA M tuition reimb...... 3,540.00 d *D0000399JONES, CASANDRA L dental reimb...... 709.85 d *D0000400KAUFFMAN, LINDA dental reimb...... 108.00 d *D0000401KAUFFMAN, SUZANNE dental reimb...... 547.00 d *D0000402KERSHNER, JANELLE N. vision reimb...... 198.00 d *D0000403KING, WENDY dental reimb...... 68.00 d * Denotes Non-Negotiable Transaction # - Payables within Check pd - Prenote - Direct Deposit c - Credit Card Payment 11/28/2018 10:28:08 AM LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 5 Fund Accounting Check Summary L-S GENERAL FUND - From 11/07/2018 To 12/04/2018 facksmc
Check # Vendor Name Description Of Purchase Description Of Purchase Check Amount *D0000404KRASNAI, ED vision reimb...... 266.96 d *D0000405KRUPPENBACH, CONNIE dental reimb...... vision reimb...... 172.00 d *D0000406KUHNS, ANNA vision reimb...... 190.60 d *D0000407LIPPY, BRANDEN travel mileage...... dental reimb...... 275.68 d *D0000408LONG, PAULA dental reimb...... 168.00 d *D0000409MARSH, JEFFREY B dental reimb...... 183.00 d *D0000410MCCANNA, CHRISTY vision reimb...... 204.50 d *D0000411MCCULLOUGH, LINDA dental reimb...... 108.00 d *D0000412NEFF, EMILY J vision reimb...... 87.92 d *D0000413NEUMANN, KENNETH E MM wood tech...... 218.00 d *D0000414NOLT, JEFFREY vision reimb...... 301.99 d *D0000415PAULINELLIE, HEIDI dental reimb...... 191.00 d *D0000416PEART, KEVIN S. dental reimb...... travel mileage & expenses...... 397.85 d *D0000417PEDERSEN, RENEE vision reimb...... dental reimb...... 377.98 d *D0000418PETERS, SHARON L dental reimb...... 168.00 d *D0000419PETRUSO, RACHEL dental reimb...... 192.00 d *D0000420POTTER, JACLYN dental reimb...... 631.00 d *D0000421POYER, KRISTIE L. vision reimb...... 377.00 d *D0000422REVELT, KAREN E. dental reimb...... vision reimb...... 316.98 d *D0000423RICE, BENJAMIN G. dental reimb...... 471.00 d *D0000424RICE, PAMELA dental reimb...... 164.00 d *D0000425RIDENOUR, VICTOR J dental reimb...... 155.00 d *D0000426RISSER, JENNIFER L. dental reimb...... 259.00 d *D0000427ROHRER, MICHELLE E dental reimb...... 26.25 d *D0000428SAVOCA, DEBRA A. dental reimb...... 73.00 d *D0000429SHOCKEY, MATTHEW vision reimb...... 139.98 d *D0000430SPANGLER, DONALD tuition reimb...... 2,850.00 d *D0000431STAUB, KAREN travel expenses - K. Staub...... 209.39 d *D0000432STAUFFER, JODY LE art supplies...... 35.30 d *D0000433STOLTZFUS, KEITH A dental reimb...... 141.55 d *D0000434STUTZMAN, JAMES A vision reimb...... 109.00 d *D0000435SWARR, JEFFREY dental reimb...... 152.00 d *D0000436VASEY, EMILY dental reimb...... 497.00 d *D0000437WAGNER, ALLISON dental reimb...... 93.00 d *D0000438WESTPHAL, MICHELE B vision reimb...... American Education Week - snacks.. 685.00 d *D0000439WILLIAMS, MARY E dental reimb...... 200.00 d *D0000440YOWLER, MELISSA dental reimb...... 134.00 d *D0000441ZURN, ADAM dental reimb...... 150.00 d *PENS1116PENSERV PLAN SERVICES, INC. employee share 403(b) payments - 1 employer share 403(b) payments - 1 10,102.47 *PENS1130PENSERV PLAN SERVICES, INC. employee 403(b) payments - 11/30 P employer 403(b) payments - 11/30 P 9,866.46 *PSER1109PUB SCH EMPLOYES RETIREMENT Oct employee share ret...... Oct employee share purch of svc... 136,452.21
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Check # Vendor Name Description Of Purchase Description Of Purchase Check Amount
10-General Fund 1,726,032.73
Grand Total Manual Checks : 1,102,446.13 Grand Total Regular Checks : 571,123.01 Grand Total Direct Deposits: 52,463.59 Grand Total Credit Card Payments: 0.00 Grand Total All Checks : 1,726,032.73
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Check # Vendor Name Description Of Purchase Description Of Purchase Check Amount 00006418BIMBO FOODS, INC. Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 2,073.48 00006419CLARK SERVICE GROUP Repairs of Equipment - Cafe...... 2,112.30 00006420ECOLAB INC. General Supplies- Cafeteria...... 504.60 00006421FEESERS INC. Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 31,451.78 00006422HERSHEY CREAMERY CO. Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 2,041.92 00006423HURST PRODUCE Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 4,734.05 00006424IVELIZIE BODDY Prepayment For Lunches...... 13.60 00006425LAMPETER-STRASBURG S.D. General Supplies- Cafeteria...... 61.34 00006426MICKEY'S WHOLESALE PIZZAS Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 588.00 00006427NARDONE BROS. BAKING CO. Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 1,921.14 INC. 00006428PENN JERSEY PAPER COMPANY General Supplies- Cafeteria...... 322.48 00006429PEPSI -COLA Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 705.25 00006430REINHART FOODSERVICE Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 252.96 00006431SERENA KIRCHNER Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 418.00 00006432SINGER EQUIPMENT COMPANY General Supplies- Cafeteria...... 2,313.43 00006433SWISS DAIRY Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 6,817.14 00006434TELE-PEST INC. Repairs of Equipment - Cafe...... 196.00 00006435TURKEY HILL DAIRY INC. Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 112.20 00006436US FOODSERVICE Gen. Supplies - Cafe. - Food...... 14,234.20
51-FOOD SERVICE/CAFETERIA 70,873.87
Grand Total Manual Checks : 0.00 Grand Total Regular Checks : 70,873.87 Grand Total Direct Deposits: 0.00 Grand Total Credit Card Payments: 0.00 Grand Total All Checks : 70,873.87
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Check # Vendor Name Description Of Purchase Description Of Purchase Check Amount 00005846CHIODO, MICHAEL A REIMBURSEMENT FOR GOLF BALLS, PRAC 54.12 00005847JACKSON, JEFFREY L. G VOLLEYBALL 10/17/18...... 105.00 00005848L-S FIELD HOCKEY BOOSTER FH ALL-STAR BANQUET 11/12/18...... 120.00 CLUB 00005849LLLCCCA XC LEAGUE BANQUET 11/5/18...... 475.00 00005850PHENNEGER, CHARLES MICHAEL V FOOTBALL 10/19/18...... 140.00 00005851PIAA DISTRICT III FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TICKET SALES 11/2 156.00 00005852PIAA DISTRICT III PIAA DISTRICT II FOOTBALL PLAYOFF 36.00 00005853THE TIMBERS FOOTBALL LEAGUE BANQUET 11/28/18.. 138.00
29-Athletic Fund 1,224.12
Grand Total Manual Checks : 0.00 Grand Total Regular Checks : 1,224.12 Grand Total Direct Deposits: 0.00 Grand Total Credit Card Payments: 0.00 Grand Total All Checks : 1,224.12
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Check # Vendor Name Description Of Purchase Description Of Purchase Check Amount 00004373ECI CONSTRUCTION LLC field work - turf project...... 48,243.17 00004374GARDEN SPOT MECHANICAL, INC. boiler work - MM - cap reserve.... boiler work - HS - cap reserve.... 22,831.47 00004375SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. MM panel migration - cap reserve.. 18,495.71
32-Capital Projects 89,570.35
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11/16/2018 12:12Upload PM Funds into ArbiterPay (EFT) 7,000.00 11/02/2018 02:45Lampeter-Strasburg PM High School, 10/2/2018, Group105238 Game510234 5:00 PM, Game Fee$90.50, Joe Walsh 90.50 11/28/2018 08:26Lampeter-Strasburg AM High School, 11/24/2018, Group102368 Game573264 10:00 AM, Game Fee$38.50, Brian Snyder 38.50 11/28/2018 08:26Lampeter-Strasburg AM High School, 11/24/2018, Group102368 Game573264 10:00 AM, Game Fee$38.50, Greg Geist 38.50 11/28/2018 08:26Lampeter-Strasburg AM High School, 11/24/2018, Group102368 Game573264 10:00 AM, Game Fee$38.50, Greg Landis 38.50 11/28/2018 08:26Lampeter-Strasburg AM High School, 11/24/2018, Group102368 Game573265 10:00 AM, Game Fee$33.00, Gary Crow 33.00 11/28/2018 08:26Lampeter-Strasburg AM High School, 11/24/2018, Group102368 Game573265 10:00 AM, Game Fee$33.00, Miguel E. Tirado 33.00
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Processing Fees 9.95
Total Paid from Arbiter Pay Account 281.95
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NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
Due by October 31
Title of Proposed Course __Design Engineering II Dept. __Tech Ed / Practical Arts
Credit 1.05 Duration of Course __Semester__ Grade Level(s) 9-12th
Anticipated Number of Sections _1_ Proposed Teacher(s) Garber, Zurn, Baker or Krothe
What is the rationale for the new course? Currently, Design Engineering allows students to explore engineering principles and provides hands-on problem solving, incorporating math, science, communication, and technology. The enrollment in Design Engineering has increased, requiring three sections this year (2018-2019). Design Engineering II would provide learning opportunities to develop more complex, integrated solutions to real-life open-ended problems with a focus on electronic systems and robotics. This course will address the need to provide students with additional opportunities to advance their skills in engineering principles.
Does this course replace an existing course? If yes, explain.
No
Provide a brief summary of the content of the new course.
In Design Engineering II, students will reemphasize the problem solving experiences from Design Engineering in order to design and develop more complex, integrated solutions to real life open ended problems. Students will focus on electronic systems by applying concepts related to circuit design, component identification and math/science applications to hands on design problems. Students will explore robotic engineering and design through programming, construction, and manipulation of basic technological systems. Additional content areas will allow students to explore more complex areas of engineering including structural, mechanical, fluid power and bio engineering. Students will solve real-life open-ended problems by integrating these principles using science, math, engineering and technology while using the latest technology in 3D printing and 2D and 3D CADD.
What, if any, are pre-requisites for the course?
Design Engineering
What, if any courses are recommended, but not required, to be taken prior to this course?
Intro to Technology, Intro to CADD, Physics
Which PA academic standards will be met through the course? Include reading/writing standards in addition to subject specific standards. 3.4.10.A2.; 3.4.12.A2.; 3.4.10.A3.; 3.4.12.A3.; 3.4.10.B1.; 3.4.12.B1.; 3.4.10.B2.; 3.4.12.B2.; 3.4.10.B3.; 3.4.10.B4.; 3.4.10.C1.; 3.4.10.C2.; 3.4.12.C2.; 3.4.10.C3.; 3.4.12.C3.; 3.4.10.D1.; 3.4.10.D2.; 3.4.10.D3.; 3.4.12.D2.; 3.4.10.E3.; 3.4.10.E6.; 3.4.10.E7.; 3.4.12.E7.
What are the implications for other departments, if any?
None
What are the projected costs associated with the new course?
Textbook(s)/Supplies - No Textbook
Special Equipment - Electronic Kits: approx. $2000, Lego Mind Storm Robotic Kits (8 kits plus curriculum $3000).
Other - There could be other expenses incurred as we continue to research and observe other programs who are currently teaching similar classes.
Will additional staff have to be hired to teach this course? If yes, explain.
No
Reviewed by Building Principal ______Signature Principal Date
Reviewed by Asst. Supt. ______Signature Asst. Supt. Date
Date Presented to Subject Curriculum Committee: Email- October 2018
Date Presented to Academic Committee ______
Date Approved by Board of School Directors ______
LAMPETER-STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE SELECTION GUIDE 2019-2020
Lampeter‐Strasburg School District
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Lampeter-Strasburg School District
MISSION STATEMENT The Lampeter-Strasburg School District recognizes that each child has unique abilities, talents, and needs. The district is committed to providing, in an accountable partnership with parents and the community, opportunities for each learner to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values to become a responsible, productive citizen.
VISION STATEMENT Lampeter-Strasburg: Learning, Listening, Leading, Linking
Lampeter-Strasburg High School 1600 Book Road Lampeter, PA 17537
High School Administration
Dr. Benjamin Feeney, Principal Dr. Scott Rimmer, Assistant Principal Dr. Michele Westphal, Assistant Principal Dr. Branden Lippy, Athletic Director
Guidance Counselors
Mr. Edward Krasnai (A-G) [email protected] Mrs. Claudine Hart (H-O) [email protected] Ms. Maya Bard (P-Z) [email protected]
Mrs. Ruth Toms, Guidance Secretary Mrs. Brigid Hillen, Guidance Secretary
Main Office: Phone: (717) 464-3311, ext. 2000 – Fax: (717) 509-0485 Guidance Office: Phone: (717) 464-3311, ext. 2008 – Fax: (717) 509-0301
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Introduction / Purpose:
The information and course descriptions contained in this Course Selection Guide are presented with the hope that parents and students will be better able to plan for the future.
Because formal education lays the foundation for subsequent life experiences, it is of great importance that the planning of a high school program be done judiciously and realistically.
The first step in such a plan should include the careful, accurate and honest assessment of the abilities, aptitudes, interests and educational and career goals of the student. This appraisal should combine the thinking and consideration of parents, students, counselors and other staff members.
Then in full view of this personal assessment, parents and students together should use this program of studies booklet to arrive at a program that best meets the needs and goals of the student.
If, at any time, questions arise relative to this important course selection process, the guidance staff is ready to assist. Additional information regarding the course selection process can be found in the high school guidance office or on the high school guidance website http://www.l-spioneers.org/Schools/L-S-High- School/Guidance/. It is our sincere intention to aid the student in the careful planning of his or her future.
Equal Rights and Opportunities Policy:
Lampeter-Strasburg School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, or handicaps and disabilities in its programs, services, activities or employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures and information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact Andrew Godfrey, Assistant Superintendent, Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 Compliance Officer for the Lampeter-Strasburg School District, at 1600 Book Road, P.O. Box 428, Lampeter PA 17537, and (717) 464-3311.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Advanced Placement Courses………………………………………………………….…..…….13 Agriculture Education……………………………………………………………………………….34 Art Education………………………………………………………………………………………..42 Business Education…………………………………………………………………………………36 Calculating Course Weights……………………………………………………………………….15 Career and Technology Education………………………………………………………………..12 Children with Disabilities…………………………………………………………………………….7 College Admissions………………………………………………………………………………….9 College Admissions Testing……………………………………………………………………….10 College in the High School Program……………………………………………………………...12 Community Service…………………………………………………………………………………..7 Computer Science…………………………………………………………………………………..41 Course Selection Guide……………………………………………………………………………..5 Course Weights……………………………………………………………………………………..14 Culminating Project…………………………………………………………………………………..7 Dual Enrollment……………………………………………………………………………………..12 Early to College Option…………………………………………………………………………….12 English……………………………………………………………………………………………….20 Extracurricular Activities……………………………………………………………………………10 Family & Consumer Sciences……………………………………………………………………..37 Final Exam……………………………………………………………………………………………8 Failure Make-Up……………………………………………………………………………………...8 Fine Arts……………………………………………………………………………………………..42 Foreign Language…………………………………………………………………………………..44 Graduation Requirements…………………………………………………………………………...6 Guidance Services and Information………………………………………………………………..8 Health & Physical Education………………………………………………………………………49 Honor Roll and Grading Information……………………………………………………………….9 LSHS Weighted Exemption Policy………………………………………………………………..15 Managing Your Finances…………………………………………………………………………..37 Mastery of the Academic Standards……………………………………………………………….6 Mathematics…………………………………………………………………………………………27 Music Education…………………………………………………………………………………….47 National Honor Society……………………………………………………………………………..16 NCAA Eligibility Requirement……………………………………………………………………...17 On-Line Advanced Placement Courses………………………………………………………….13 Other Educational/School Program Offerings……………………………………………………10 Practical Arts………………………………………………………………………………………...34 Promotion Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………..8 Procedure for Course Selection…………………………………………………………………….5 Required Core Subjects……………………………………………………………………………18 Required Courses (Graduation)…………………………………………………………………….6 Schedule Change Policy…………………………………………………………………………….5 Science………………………………………………………………………………………………31 Social Studies……………………………………………………………………………………….23 Specialized Courses………………………………………………………………………………..19 Technology Education……………………………………………………………………………...37 Work Study and Criteria……………………………………………………………………………11
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Course Selection Guide:
Procedure for Course Selection The counselors will distribute course selection booklets and sheets and will instruct all students in the course selection process. Students will then meet with their teachers for a preview of the Program of Studies and individual course recommendations for the following year. Teachers will initial the recommended courses on the selection sheet. The course selection sheets will be taken home for completion and parental signatures. They will be returned to the counselor for individually scheduled conferences. If course selection sheets are not returned, the counselor will make the following year’s schedule for the student. Where students, counselor, and parents are not in agreement, a parental conference is required. Please call 717-464-3311, Guidance Office, to arrange an appointment. If, after the conference, parent and student still wish student to take a non-recommended course, a parent release form must be signed and on record in the student’s cumulative folder. Due to conflicts, not all students may be able to schedule all classes requested; therefore, a system of advanced selections of alternates will be used. The selection of course alternates should be carefully considered. All students must schedule a minimum of 8 credits or 4 per semester. Please be advised that not all courses listed in the course selection guide will be offered each year, courses will run based on the volume of student requests.
Schedule Change Policy The student, parent(s) and school must mutually agree upon selection of courses. Schedule changes are recognized by the high school as sometimes necessary. This statement is designed to clarify school policy regarding schedule changes.
Generally, there will be no schedule changes once a semester begins. However, certain requests for schedule changes will be considered for the following reasons: A. Educational needs have changed requiring the addition of an academic class for graduation requirement. B. A student is unable to perform course requirements as determined by the teacher, who recommends the change to the counselor and principal. C. Medical issues documented by a licensed physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
Changes that meet the above criteria must be accompanied by a personal conference with a Guidance Counselor and the completion of the yellow Course Change form.
Schedule changes (based on one of the reasons stated above) must be made prior to the last day of the 2018-2019 school year. Schedule changes that occur after Day 1 of school opening, always require counselor, parent(s), teacher, and administrator approval on the Schedule Change Form. (Students will not be permitted to reschedule first semester failures for the second semester.)
If, for educational reasons, as determined by the principal, counselor, and parent, a student does not continue with the second half of a full year AP course, the course title will be labeled as Advanced for transcript purposes (i.e., Advanced Calculus, Advanced Physics, Advanced Biology, and Advanced Chemistry). The course weight will change from a 1.1 to a 1.05 with the appropriate adjustment made to the course grade for the Class of 2014 and beyond.
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Graduation Requirements:
In order to be eligible for graduation from the Lampeter-Strasburg School District, a student shall meet the requirements of completing the required courses of instruction with proficiency scores, complete a culminating project, and demonstrate mastery of the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. The high school diploma requirements are further described below.
Required Course Credits
Subject Credits Language Arts 4.0 ** Mathematics 4.0 *** Science, Environment & Ecology 4.0 Social Studies 4.0 ** Health & Physical Education 2.5 Managing Your Finances 0.5 Family & Consumer Science 0.5 Introduction to Information Technology 0.5 Electives * 8.0 TOTAL 28.0
Students must be fully enrolled while in grades 9 through 12. A student may not accrue more than two credits of failure in grades 9 through 12 and should attempt to remove failures whenever possible.
**Students who plan to attend the full day Career and Technology Center (CTC) programs during their senior year need to complete only three credits each of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. CTC students are expected to fulfill all other graduation requirements.
***Algebra I (or other high school math courses) taken prior to ninth grade will count as one of the four required math courses, leaving three math courses required for graduation. Twenty- eight total credits are still required while in grades 9 through 12 for graduation. For transfer students, the same would apply for Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
Mastery of the Academic Standards
Beginning with the Class of 2018 and 2019: Students must demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and Science as measured by a proficient score on the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams in Literature and Algebra I, and Biology. Students who do not earn a proficient score on a Keystone Exam may retest on that specific Keystone Exam until achieving proficiency or complete a Pennsylvania State or District approved alternative method to demonstrate proficiency.
Beginning with the Class of 2020 and Beyond: Students must meet proficiency standards related to Keystone Exams as outlined in Chapter 4 of the school code.
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Culminating Project: Students must complete a project in one or more areas of concentrated study during their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school. The purpose of the project is to give the student the opportunity to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge and to demonstrate that knowledge in a project. The project shall be completed under the direction of a teacher through any course that provides the culminating project option. The project will adhere to the following guidelines: Students must schedule a course that requires the culminating project option as a course requirement unless otherwise approved by the high school principal. The student must demonstrate with his/her project, the ability to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information. Coaching on the project is allowed outside and inside the school with approval of the course instructor. Acknowledgement and a description of any assistance must be explained during the presentation of the project. The relationship of the project to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards shall be described. The instructor shall determine the proficiency of the project using a school-adopted rubric. If a project is deemed “not yet satisfactory” at the evaluation, the student is expected to act on the comments and recommendations provided by the instructor and present for a second evaluation within a nine-week period.
Additional information and requirements for the completion of the culminating project are on file in the district high school Guidance Office and shall be disseminated to the high school students and their parents.
Community Service: Students must complete 30 hours of self-selected community service. Information regarding acceptable criteria for service can be obtained from the high school guidance office. The community service hours may be completed from the summer preceding the ninth grade year through the 90th day of the senior year. Forms and information regarding the completion of this graduation requirement are available in the high school guidance office or on the District Web site.
The following guidelines must be followed: The service should directly benefit a local community and/or its members. Unpaid services that directly benefit or assist family members or their businesses do not count as community service. Required hours by an outside government agency cannot be used to fulfill this requirement. Final approval or appeals regarding what counts as service may be presented to the building administration, who makes a final determination.
Children with Disabilities
Classes of 2018-2019: Children with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) who do not attain proficiency or above on the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams in Literature and Algebra I, and Biology will be evaluated for based on a Pennsylvania State approved alternative method to demonstrate proficiency or the individual student’s IEP. This evaluation will involve the formation of a student study team (District administrator(s) and guidance counselor) who will review the student’s performance in the deficient area(s). The student study team will consist of the student’s IEP team. If the student has successfully met the goals and objectives of his/her twelfth grade IEP, including the transition plans, he/she will be deemed proficient and eligible for graduation.
Beginning with the Class of 2020 and Beyond: Children with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) who do not attain proficiency on one or more of the Keystone Exams as required by Chapter 4 of the school code may be evaluated based on a Pennsylvania State approved alternative method to demonstrate proficiency or the individual student’s IEP. This evaluation will involve the formation of a student study team (District administrator(s) and guidance counselor) who will review the student’s performance in the deficient area(s). The student study team will consist of the student’s IEP team.
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Guidance Services and Information:
The Guidance Services at Lampeter-Strasburg provide students with information about themselves, their school, and their future plans. The high school guidance program can be described as a cluster of activities that have been designed to assist all students toward a better self-understanding of capabilities and limitations, a broader use of this understanding in making decisions, and more effective use of planning for the future.
The function of the Guidance Office is to concern itself with all aspects of the student’s well-being and happiness. Therefore, the counseling of a student in his/her educational and vocational development is one of the guidance department’s primary roles.
The guidance department is staffed with knowledgeable counselors available to confer with students about present and future vocational and educational plans. Decisions should be reached only after such factors as abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personalities of the student have been considered. Students are encouraged to consult with their counselor for help in selecting high school programs that will lead to their chosen post high school goals.
Promotion Guidelines The following minimum number of credits is required in order to advance in each class: Freshman to Sophomore (9 to 10) 7 credits Sophomore to Junior (10 to 11) 14 credits Junior to Senior (11 to 12) 20 credits
Students not meeting the minimum number of credits will be retained in their class. Transfer students will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Failure Make-Up Lampeter-Strasburg High School provides options for students to make up failure and maintain graduation eligibility. Students who meet the criteria established below may be permitted to participate in school- approved correspondence courses or approved courses offered at other educational institutions. A student may not take more than four make-up courses outside the Lampeter-Strasburg curriculum.
Multiple make-up attempts for a single class will count against the maximum number of make- up courses. Students who fail a make-up course on two successive attempts will not be permitted a third attempt. Subsequent attempts to make up the course must be completed at Lampeter- Strasburg High School. Students who achieve a grade of less than 50 percent content mastery or who do not complete course requirements will be required to make up that course at Lampeter-Strasburg High School. Students are responsible for all costs and time-lines associated with make-up courses.
Final Exams Final examinations are designed to assess students’ understanding of materials and concepts learned over the length of an entire course. As such, these culminating assessments count heavily in the determination of students’ final grades. Therefore, in the event that a student would be absent from school during final exams, regardless of the reason for the absence, the student would be permitted to make up any/all missed final exam(s) without academic penalty.
Students are required to make up any/all missed final exam(s) during the established final exam make-up period. Any student requiring an extension beyond the established final exam make-up period would need to obtain written permission for an extension from the building principal. Any student failing to make up a final exam within the established final exam make-up period or extension period approved by the building principal would receive a zero for the final exam grade, with the student’s final grade calculated accordingly.
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Honor Roll and Grading Information Students attaining a non-weighted grade point average of 3.5 to 3.9 each marking period will be designated as “Honor Roll” students. Students receiving a non-weighted grade point average of 4.0 will be designated as “Distinguished Honor Roll” students. These students will have their names displayed in a showcase outside the front office. To be eligible for such recognition, a student may not acquire an “F” grade in any subject. All courses take count toward honor roll calculations. Below is an example of the calculation of non-weighted grade point average:
Grade GPA Credit Honor Points Algebra I A 4.0 1 4.0 German II A- 3.7 1 3.7 Biology B 3.0 1 3.0 English B+ 3.3 1 3.3 Total: 4 14
Non-Weighted GPA = Honor Points = 14.0 = 3.5 Credits 4
College Admissions Admission requirements to various colleges and universities vary considerably. Counselors familiar with the current college admission procedure are available to confer with students about future education plans. It is recommended that parents, in addition to students, meet with the counselor during the junior year to lay the groundwork for post high school planning.
The guidance department maintains a library of catalogs from many colleges, nursing schools, universities and technical schools. These catalogs are accessible to students who need information regarding specific entrance requirements and programs of studies. In addition, the guidance office has computer accessibility to many programs on the web and has a link on the district website, which contains many valuable references. These resources are also readily available online for your reference as a college prep resource.
Students are encouraged to consider the schools in which they are interested as early as possible and to work closely with their guidance counselor throughout the procedure of applying for and securing admission. There are several factors that generally influence acceptance to a given institution. The most important is the high school record. This includes subjects taken, grades earned, class rank, extra- curricular activities, test scores, and teacher evaluations. Scores from College/University admissions examinations plays a significant role in the admissions decisions. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude test is offered in-house in October of the junior year and for practice in the freshman and sophomore year. Nearly all institutions of higher learning require either the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) examination. It is recommended that these tests be taken in the spring of the junior year and again in the fall of the senior year. Information about these testing programs follows. Representatives from many different schools visit Lampeter-Strasburg High School throughout the year. High School juniors and seniors are encouraged to meet with college representatives at the posted times. Students are also encouraged to visit schools in which they have the greatest interest before making a final decision. Three school days are approved for senior college visitation.
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College Admissions Testing: Several college admissions testing programs are administered to interested students throughout the year. These testing programs are primarily designed for students preparing to enter college. It is important to consider participation in those that are significant. A fee, stipulated by the publisher, is charged for each test. Fee waivers are available for students whose family income qualifies them for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program. Contact a guidance counselor, if you believe you qualify for a fee waiver. To find out more information or register for any of the testing programs identified below, please attend the large group guidance meetings for college bound students held in September. Actual testing dates are listed on the school calendar and on www.collegeboard.org.
PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) Is a two hour and ten minute test that is taken mostly by high school juniors. The College Entrance Examination Board (College Board) and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation administer the test once each year in October. Freshmen and sophomores are also welcome to take the test for practice. Students who wish to be considered for the National Merit Scholarship competition must take this test in the junior year. The test is administered annually in October at Lampeter-Strasburg High School.
SAT I (Scholastic Aptitude Test I) (Reasoning) The SAT is a standardized test that colleges use to evaluate candidates. The test measures a student’s ability to understand and process elements of mathematical and verbal reasoning. SAT scores are calculated based on a student’s performance relative to other test-takers and have proven to be an indicator of collegiate success.
The SAT consists of four sections: One writing section – one 35-minute writing and language section, which consists of 44 questions. Two math sections – one 25-minute no-calculator section, which consists of 20 questions, and one 55-minute calculator section, which consists of 38 questions. One reading section – one 65-minute section, which consists of 52 questions. One “experimental” section – an additional 50 minute section (unscored) (optional).
SAT II (Scholastic Aptitude Test II) (Subject Test) This test is a series of one-hour tests measuring achievement in 18 subject areas, such as writing, math, science, languages, history and the arts. Not all colleges require the SAT II be taken. Check with the colleges you are interested in before scheduling these tests.
ACT (American College Testing) – actstudent.org This program is made up of a test battery that includes four tests, a student profile section and four high school grades that you report yourself. Both high school juniors and seniors take the ACT test battery, which is given five times a year. Many colleges will use the scores from ACT in place of SAT I.
Program Offerings:
Extracurricular Activities According to their interests and abilities, all students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities in the school and community. Some activities are planned to complement and strengthen classroom learning; others are designed to provide social, cultural, and potential hobby experiences.
Colleges and employers are very much interested in the extracurricular activities in which the student actively participates. However, success is not measured primarily by the number of activities but rather by the quality of participation in each activity. It is also important that a student not become involved in extracurricular activities to the extent that his/her academics suffer.
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Work Study and Criteria The Work Study Program is designed to provide students with opportunities to investigate and explore career interests and to gain employment experience. The program is considered an extension of a student’s educational experience. Therefore, the principal and/or his/her designee must approve program participation. Students must, during the scheduling process, select a full complement (8 credits) of courses. In the event that a student’s Work Study Program participation is approved, the student’s guidance counselor will contact the student to acknowledge program approval and to discuss the courses to be dropped. Additionally, program eligibility is predicated upon specific criteria that students must evidence for program consideration and must maintain for program continuation. Program participants will not be awarded credit or grades for Work Study Program participation nor will participation count for determining class rank.
A. The following criteria must be met for Work Study Program consideration: 1. There must be a readily apparent direct connection between the student’s career area of interest and the employment/volunteer experience. a. The Work Study Program experience may be paid or voluntary in nature. However, if the position is voluntary, hours accumulated cannot be submitted by the student to fulfill the Lampeter-Strasburg School District’s community service requirement for graduation. b. While the development of people skills, timeliness, etc., are important aspects of any employment/volunteer experience, these skills are considered to be general rather than specific to a particular career, and therefore, will not be considered as evidence of a direct connection. c. In the event that a student’s request for Work Study Program participation is denied due to the lack of a specific connection between the student’s career area of interest and the employment/voluntary experience identified on the student’s application, the student may reapply for consideration if he/she is able to identify an employment/voluntary experience that does evidence a specific connection. The student’s new application must be submitted within the established submission timeframes for consideration. Changes to the student’s career area of interest as part of the reapplication process will not be considered for Work Study Program participation. 2. The applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted on time for Work Study Program consideration. a. Applications/reapplications for the first semester must be submitted no later than two weeks (14 calendar days) prior to the start of the first semester. b. Applications/reapplications for the second semester must be submitted no later than two weeks (14 calendar days) prior to the start of the second semester. 3. The student’s transcript and/or schedule of courses must reflect the successful completion or scheduling of classes specifically connected to the student’s career area of interest. If the student’s transcript and/or schedule of courses do not evidence the successful completion or scheduling of courses specific to the student’s career area of interest, and related courses are available, the student will be recommended to complete the identified courses. 4. Must be a member of the senior class. 5. Must be on track for graduation and have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5/4.0. 6. Must evidence proficiency on the Keystone Exams for Algebra I & Literature. 7. No major or repeated violations of school rules. 8. No excessive unexcused/illegal absences or tardies. 9. Must prove employment status. a. The student must be employed an average of ten (10) hours per week for each class period that they are scheduled for work-study. Example 1: A student is scheduled for work-study during period 4. The student must work at his/her place of employment an average of ten (10) hours each week. [10 hours x 1 period = 10 hours] Example 2: A student is scheduled for work-study during periods 3 and 4. The student Must work at his/her place of employment an average of twenty (20) hours each week. [10 hours x 2 periods = 20 hours]
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b. Only hours associated with employment/voluntary experiences specifically related to the student’s career area of interest will be considered in the determination of the hourly requirements necessary for Work Study Program participation. Secondary employment/volunteer experiences that are unrelated to the student’s career area of interest will not be considered.
B. The following criteria must be maintained during Work Study Program experience: 1. Continue to meet established graduation requirements. 2. No major or repeated violation of school rules. 3. No excessive unexcused/illegal absences or tardies. 4. Enrolled in a minimum of 2.0 credits during Work Study Program experience. 5. Must complete remediation during the appropriate RTII period(s) with the regular education teacher(s) for each course that the student is failing as evidenced on weekly ineligibility list. 6. Must maintain employment status throughout program experience. a. Termination or resignation from an approved employment/voluntary experience during the first semester will result in the withdrawal of approval for second semester Work Study Program participation C. Violation of the aforementioned criteria may result in the following: 1. Warning. 2. Meeting with parents. 3. Participation in remediation during RTII period as detailed above in criteria B-5. 4. In the event that a student was scheduled to participate in the Work Study Program both semesters, and the removal occurs during the first semester, the student will be required to select courses to create a full schedule for the second semester.
Career and Technology Education A great number of occupationally oriented courses are available through the Lancaster County Career and Technology Centers located in Brownstown, Mount Joy, and Willow Street. All juniors have the opportunity to visit the schools before applying for senior admission. Students may be eligible to attend introductory programs half-days during their junior year with the goal of attending full day during their senior year.
Students desiring such educational opportunities can confer with their guidance counselor. Students and parents can also find detailed information on the CTC offerings in the high school guidance office or by visiting www.lancasterctc.edu.
College in the High School Program HACC’s College in the High School (CHS) program enables qualified high school students to enroll in college level courses at their high school or technical school during the regular school day. CHS students earn concurrent high school and college credit. Course offerings are selected from HACC’s required courses, core curriculum or technical courses. Courses are taught by a high school teacher who qualifies as a HACC adjunct faculty member and are offered to high school students at a reduced tuition rate. (Please see pages 21 and 26 for courses offered by HACC in English and Social Studies.)
Dual Enrollment Pennsylvania's Dual Enrollment Program allows school districts to partner with eligible post-secondary schools. The program encourages a broad range of diverse students to experience post-secondary coursework and its increased academic rigor, while still being supported in the high school environment. The program allows high school juniors and seniors to take college-level, credit bearing courses at post-secondary institutions and receive secondary and post-secondary credit.
Early-to-College Option The Early College Entrance Program (ECEP) provides students with opportunities to explore college options and examine potential areas of interest for post-secondary study while accruing college credits. The program is considered an extension of a student’s educational experience; therefore, the principal must approve a student’s participation in the program.
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To participate, applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria: Minimum PSAT score total of 1100 Minimum SAT score total of 1100 in Verbal and Math or ACT composite score- 21. Cumulative un-weighted GPA (grade point average) of 3.0. A junior or senior on track to graduate. Courses may be taken in lieu of, or in addition to, required course of study. Student must be on campus for a minimum of 2.0 credits during ECEP. Evidence a pattern of regular school attendance and appropriate behavior. Student responsibilities to participate in the ECEP: Must meet Lampeter-Strasburg graduation requirements. Must be enrolled full time and attending all pre-approved college courses. Must successfully maintain a GPA of 3.0 as evidenced on college transcripts to continue program. Must apply to the college choice and coordinate the college schedule with the high school schedule. Responsibility for all costs (application fees, tuition, books, etc.) and transportation. Must submit a copy of the college schedule no later than three weeks after the course(s) begins. Must submit a copy of the college transcripts no later than three weeks after the course(s) ends. Other program information: Grades from ECEP will be included in GPA calculations for determination of class rank. Credit and course information from ECEP will be noted on high school transcripts upon receiving official documentation from the college or university transcripts. Consequences for non-compliance: Removal from program participation. Placement back in the regular high school educational program. College course failure could jeopardize high school graduation because of the student’s failure to meet established graduation requirements.
Advanced Placement Courses The courses offered at Lampeter-Strasburg High School with the label “Advanced Placement (AP)” are first and foremost college level courses. This title implies that the course is rich in content and covered in great detail. AP classes will also incorporate a considerable amount of reading, writing, testing, and outside work.
While we want all of our students to take challenging courses, high academic expectations are associated with taking a college level course. In addition, we have taken advice and suggestions from the College Board that sanctions these courses regarding required content, pre-requisites, and grades earned in pre- requisite courses.
Students may enroll in AP courses based upon department standards of performance, recommendations of teachers, and approval of the respective department chairperson. However, before the student finalizes what courses to take the next school year, the school asks parents and students to pay serious attention to the information printed above and to take time to talk to the student’s counselor and teachers regarding the demands of these college-level courses.
Courses in English, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, U.S. Government and Politics, Psychology and European History leading to candidacy for the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement (AP) examination, are available for academically able students. AP tests, paid for by students, are administered by Lampeter- Strasburg High School in May of each school year. Please see each course description for details and refer to the “Schedule Change Policy” on page 5 as it relates to AP courses.
On-line Advanced Placement Courses Lampeter-Strasburg High School provides eligible students with the opportunity to complete Advanced Placement course work through an approved on-line provider. On-line AP courses are not a substitute for existing Advanced Placement courses of study at the high school; rather, they are considered to be an extension of the Lampeter-Strasburg High School curriculum. Students will only be permitted to participate in on-line AP courses that are not offered as part of the regular curriculum during the school year.
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Students are required to complete on-line AP course work during a scheduled period in the regular school day. All on-line AP courses are designed to prepare students for successful completion of the AP examinations offered in May. Costs associated with on-line AP course participation will be paid by the Lampeter-Strasburg School District. Costs associated with the AP examination will be the responsibility of the student. Grades and credits associated with on-line AP courses will be noted on a student’s transcript and will be used in the formulation of a student’s Grade Point Average and/or class rank.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Must be on track for graduation and have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5. 2. Must have completed any/all prerequisite courses with a grade of “B+” or better (see prerequisite courses below). 3. If applicable, must complete, in a satisfactory manner, the appropriate pre-placement test. 4. No major or repeated violations of school rules. 5. No excessive unexcused/illegal absences or tardies. Excessive absences are considered to be three (3) or more unexcused/illegal absences, including unexcused trips, during a single school year. 6. Must be able to work independently. 7. Must have the necessary computer proficiency (keyboarding, Internet, and email). 8. Must complete and submit on-line course approval form by the last regular day of the school year. 9. Must have on-line course approval form completed with all approvals. 10. The desired on-line course is not available as part of the regular curriculum at Lampeter- Strasburg High School during the school year or when, for a rising senior, they are in conflict with another course. 11. Availability: On-line course participation will be limited to six (6) students per year. In the event that more than six (6) applications are received in a single year, the following criteria in the order listed below will be utilized to determine the top six (6) applications: Enrolled in the Gifted Program Grade Point Average (GPA) Grades in prerequisite courses Attendance Record Disciplinary Record
Course Weights:
1.1 1.05 1.0
Advanced Placement Courses Accelerated Courses All other Courses
Credited College Courses World Language Levels III-V
Most courses, unless “Accelerated,” “Advanced Placement,” or “College,” receive a value of 1.0 in weighted grade point equivalents.
1. Courses of transfer students will be given a weight of 1.0. Variation in this policy would be evidence of a track level, in which case the L-S policy would prevail.
2. Class rank is determined by weighted GPA only.
3. Summer School make-up work or correspondence courses will not be calculated for class rank purposes.
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Calculating Course Weights:
Weight→ Grade↓ 1.0 1.05 1.1
A 4.00 4.200 4.40
A- 3.70 3.885 4.07
B+ 3.30 3.465 3.63
B 3.00 3.150 3.30
B- 2.70 2.835 2.97
C+ 2.30 2.415 2.53
C 2.00 2.100 2.20
C- 1.70 1.785 1.87
D+ 1.30 1.365 1.43
D 1.00 1.050 1.10
D- 0.70 0.735 0.77
F 0.00 0.000 0.00
LSHS Weighted Exemption Policy: Lampeter-Strasburg High School understands the value and necessity of a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) and its impact on a student’s class rank and the college application process. In accordance with this policy, students are encouraged to take courses of interest to them that will not negatively impact their GPA, the Weighted Exemption Policy (WEP) provides students with this opportunity. The Weighted Exemption Policy (WEP) would allow students in their junior and senior year to select classes that would not factor into their Weighted Grade Point Average, which is used to determine class rank eligibility. All students who apply for the Weighted Exemption Policy (WEP) will have that class count towards their Unweighted Grade Point Average, which is used to determine honor roll and is displayed on the student’s academic transcript. These are the guidelines and requirements for all students who are interested in applying for a Weighted Exemption Policy (WEP): a. Student is currently a high school junior or senior, and is only eligible to complete one (1) WEP course in the junior year, and no more than one (1) per semester in their senior year. b. Students may not request to utilize the WEP for any required core courses for graduation as indicated in bold on page 18 of the Lampeter-Strasburg High School Course Selection Guide. c. Students must apply for a WEP within the first five school days of the semester (or their enrollment for new students) for consideration, any application received beyond this date will not be approved. Upon applying for an exemption, if approved it may not be rescinded; all WEP requests are final. Applications to apply for a weighted exemption are in the guidance office.
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National Honor Society: Selection Process: Selection for membership in the National Honor Society is based on the four characteristics of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Evaluation of qualified students is made by the Awards and Honors Committee, which is composed of faculty members appointed by the principal.
The faculty committee considers all members of the junior and senior classes who have a regular grade point average (non-weighted) of 3.7. Those who qualify under scholarship are then evaluated according to the remaining three characteristics. Some of the criteria used for selection are: Character 1. Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously. 2. Constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of personality. 3. Upholds principles of morality and ethics. 4. Cooperates by complying with school regulations. 5. Shows courtesy, concern and respect for others. Leadership 1. Exercises influence on peers in upholding schools ideals. 2. Able to delegate responsibilities. 3. Inspires positive behavior in others. 4. Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility. 5. Reliable and dependable without prodding. 6. Demonstrates leadership in classroom, at work and in school activities. Service 1. Participates in outside activity. 2. Volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance. 3. Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities. 4. Willingness to do committee and staff work. 5. Readiness to show courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers and students.
Procedures for Selection: 1. At the end of the second semester, the NHS advisor sends invitations to apply to all eligible juniors and seniors (with an unweighted GPA of 3.7 or higher). 2. Applicants complete an application and obtain five (5) recommendations as specified on the application by the deadline. 3. The Awards and Honors Committee meet in October and review each application anonymously. 4. Selected nominees are approved by the Principal in mid-October. 5. Selected nominees are notified by the end of October and are formally inducted in mid- November at the pinning ceremony.
Dismissal of Members: Members are required to attend all meetings and to participate in the club’s service projects, utilizing a point system each semester to account for each member’s contributions. Members who are deemed inactive or less than adequately active based upon the point system and attendance records will be dismissed from the National Honor Society. In the case of academic violations, the member will be given at least one semester to raise his/her unweighted cumulative GPA to the 3.7 or higher level. (For flagrant violations of criminal law or school rules, no warning is necessary.) In all cases of possible dismissal, the adviser will always inform the errant member and his/her parents with a warning letter (a member is never automatically dismissed). If the member is dismissed, written notification will be given to the student, parents, and administration. The member must surrender any NHS emblem or membership card to the advisor. The school principal is the final appeal in dismissal cases.
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NCAA Approved Courses: We have had a number of students who have qualified to compete at the Division I, IAA, and II levels over the past several years, and have fielded numerous questions from parents concerning NCAA eligibility requirements for courses leading up to their senior year. We felt it was in the students’ and parents’ best interest to know what courses have been approved as a core requirement by the NCAA. These courses have also been denoted in the course catalog guide for your assistance. Parents are reminded to review the NCAA guidelines carefully as they prepare for course selection in future years for their child if they feel that their child may have an opportunity to compete at those levels. Whether you receive an athletic scholarship or not, you will still have to meet the NCAA eligibility requirements to participate in competitions as a freshman. Please feel free to contact the guidance department if you have questions.
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Required Core Subjects The chart below outlines the courses required to meet the Lampeter-Strasburg School District graduation requirements. Students are required to be fully enrolled in grades 9 through 12, or enrolled in four (4) credits per semester, or eight (8) credits per year. Students may work with their guidance counselor to create custom paths to achieve college or career goals. The following pages provide course descriptions for all required courses as well as electives.
L-S High School Required Core Subject Courses and Recommended/Required Sequence
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Accelerated English Accelerated English Elective English Elective English 9 English 10 (1 Credit) (1 Credit) (1 Credit) (1 Credit)
Full Year Algebra I Algebra II or (2 Credits) or Accelerated Math Elective Math Elective Mathematics Accelerated Algebra Algebra II (1 Credit) (1 Credit) I (1 Credit) (1 Credit) *
Earth Science or Biology or Accelerated Earth Accelerated Science Elective Science Elective Science Science Biology (1 Credit) (1 Credit) (1 Credit) (1 Credit)
American
World Cultures or Government or American Cultures Social Studies Social Accelerated World Accelerated or Accelerated Elective Studies Cultures American (1 Credit) American Cultures (1 Credit) (1Credit) Government (1 Credit)
Introduction to Health/Physical Managing Your Informational Education** Finances Technology (1 Credit) (.5 Credit) **can be completed during (.5 Credit) junior or senior year
Health/Physical Family Consumer Additional Education 9 Science Required (.5 Credit) (.5 Credit) Courses:
Health/Physical Education 10 (1 Credit)
Additional Additional Additional Additional Credits/Electives Credits/Electives Credits/Electives Credits/Electives (3 Credits) (2 Credits) (3 Credits) (4 Credits)
*Algebra I (or other high school math courses) taken prior to ninth grade will count as one of the four required math courses, leaving three math courses required for graduation. Twenty-eight total credits are still required while in grades nine through 12 for graduation. For transfer students, the same would apply for Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
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SPECIALIZED COURSES
A.C.M.E. Gifted Seminar Course No: 030EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Note: Students must have a Gifted I.E.P. The goals of this class reflect Achievement, Creativity, Mastery of Problem Solving Skill and Eclectic Learning. The themes of the core curriculum change each year to insure diversity. Students who are interested in multicultural studies, language arts, foreign languages, fine arts, creative writing, practical arts, social studies and sciences will benefit as they pursue teacher and self-directed activities. Course expectations include oral, written and independent projects. Marking period grades will be determined by cumulative points from the various projects.
Videography Course No: 050EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 The Videography course will provide the students with an introduction to the realm of video production. The course is designed for the beginning video student. The students will learn how to create videos, run various types of equipment and learn limited digital video techniques. The students will work on planning, writing and creating various types of videos. The skills and methodologies developed during the class will provide a foundation for future learning and employment in the video field.
Studio Production Course No: 055EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 The studio production course will provide the students with an introduction to the realm of studio production. The students will learn how to create studio oriented television shows, run various types of equipment and learn pre- and post- production techniques. The students will be involved in development, writing, set design and construction, acting, directing and producing original works and projects. The skills and methodologies will provide a foundation for future learning and employment in the television and video field.
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English
Accelerated English 9 (NCAA Approved) Course No: 104EN Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 This course is designed as part of the college-bound sequence of courses. Students will read, discuss, and study important works from a variety of literary genres. This course will emphasize grammar, vocabulary development, communication, and sound research skills. Students will write and revise a series of compositions using primary and/or secondary sources. This course is an intensive preparation in vocabulary, writing, and reading. This course fulfills the requirements of an accelerated course.
Accelerated English 10 (NCAA Approved) Course No: 171EN Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisites: Successful completion of 104EN This course is designed as part of the college-bound sequence of courses. Students will read critically, discuss analytically, and study intensively important works from American literature. This course will emphasize grammar, vocabulary development, communication, and sound research skills. Students will write and revise a series of compositions using primary and/or secondary sources. This course fulfills the requirements of an accelerated course.
Accelerated Shakespeare (NCAA Approved) Course No: 106EN Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Successful completion of 104EN and 171EN This course introduces students to Shakespeare’s greatest plays, teaching the value of close examination and analysis of the text. The course, which includes tragedy, history, and comedy, will challenge students to become better readers, thinkers, and writers as they respond in writing to the sonnets and each play. Writing themes are derived from the content areas of the course, while essential grammar skills are taught in conjunction with the writing. Course expectations include a sonnet unit, writing and revising a series of compositions using primary and/or secondary sources, a formal speech, and all other cumulative writing assignments. This course fulfills the requirements of an accelerated course.
Mass Media Literacy Course No: 107EN Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: Successful completion of 104EN and 171EN Students who enroll in this class will learn to be better consumers of the strands of English (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) by studying the structure and function of mass media and its effects and by immersing themselves into the theory and practice of major media forms. Writing themes are derived from the content areas of the course, while essential grammar, tone, and stylistic skills are taught in conjunction with the writing. Course expectations include the composition of several unit-specific assignments, encompassing printed, visual, and online media, with plenty of hands-on application in the creation of various media. Also, students will read and analyze works of literature in various media. Students will learn to question everything they hear, see, and watch.
Accelerated Composition and Syntactical Analysis (NCAA Approved) Course No: 115EN Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Successful completion of 104EN and 171EN Formally listed as Advanced Grammar and Rhetoric, this course is designed for both students who love grammar and students who simply wish to improve their grammar skills. A full but fun semester of grammar, the course will guide students through the most meticulous of structures and rules in preparation for SATs and ACTs and college writing. Students will study the language largely using Reed-Kellogg diagrams as a way to visualize the structures of the sentences and to identify common errors in writing. Additionally, the course places heavy emphasis on writing beyond traditional Keyhole format, challenging students with new styles of analysis to expand their current writing skills.
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Accelerated English and Communications (NCAA Approved) Course No: 116EN Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Successful completion of 104EN and 171EN This course is designed for students who enjoy engaging in thoughtful, ethical discussions of contemporary readings that are often argumentative and challenging. Be prepared to talk. It is ideal for juniors prior to taking either AP English or HACC English and for seniors before entering college. The readings are mostly nonfiction essays, organized by the author’s method of arguing his point. Some are quite humorous; others more sensitive. All are fascinating. Additionally, students will read both short fiction and long fiction, but will do so through applying literary critical perspectives like Feminism and Deconstructionism. Each marking period includes a formal debate unit and a speech. Besides a review of grammar skills necessary for college, students will engage in writing persuasive, narrative, and literary critical analyses.
Literary and Cinematic Analysis (NCAA Approved) Course No: 152EN Credit 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Successful completion of 104EN and 171EN Students will use critical thinking skills in understanding novels and films as contrasting expressions of the human condition. Students enrolled in this course will read and study novels and will examine film techniques that are used to compare and contrast to the written text. The purpose will be to explore the questions of the stories as they are interpreted by authors, directors, and the audience. Writing themes are derived from the content areas of the course, while essential grammar skills and vocabulary are taught in conjunction with the writing. Course expectations include argumentative essays, and writing and revising a series of compositions using primary and/or secondary sources.
Creative Writing (NCAA Approved) Course No: 158EN Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Successful completion of 104EN and 171EN This course will address the needs of those students who are highly motivated in creative written expression and who desire to write for self-improvement and publication in various genres. Student writers will supplant their creative efforts with a grounding in vocabulary development and grammatic craft. Students of all writing levels are welcome. Students will compose in a variety of genres, such as poetry, drama, short story, science fiction, journalism, and others.
AP English Literature and Composition (NCAA Approved) Course No: 160EN Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisites: Successful completion 104EN and 171EN and at least one other English credit. AP English teaches the concepts prepared by the Development Committee of the College Board. Students study challenging works of recognized literary merit. Assessment depends on students’ written analysis of the works and effective classroom discussion through a seminar approach. Course expectations include a three to five page analysis at the conclusion of each literary work, completion of an expository essay for either a college or scholarship application, and all other cumulative writing assignments.
Accelerated British Literature and Composition (NCAA Approved) Course No: 161EN Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisites: Successful completion of 104EN and 171EN This course is designed as part of the college-bound sequence of courses. Students read, discuss and study important works from British literature selected for their representation of major literary periods and for their literary value. The semester chronologically proceeds from the Anglo-Saxon works to the Romantics and contemporary writers. Writing themes are derived from the content areas of the course, while essential grammar skills are taught in conjunction with the writing. Students will write and revise a series of compositions using primary and/or secondary sources. This course fulfills the requirements of an accelerated course.
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HACC English 101 (NCAA Approved) Course No: C101EN Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisites: Successful completion of 104EN and 171EN and at least one other English credit and must pass HACC placement test HACC English 101 is a writing course that explores expository and analytical composition. It includes discussions of contemporary social and cultural issues and how they affect humanity. Students will master the writing process and will engage in critical thinking. Through reading, discussion, observation, and evaluation, students will gain skill in the drafting, revision, and editing of insightful, scholarly essays.
Note: Students who take this course will also have, in accordance with the agreement with Harrisburg Area Community College, the ability to earn up to three (3) college credits through enrollment in the this class. ** Students will accrue a tuition cost through HACC for this course.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Accelerated American Cultures (NCAA Approved) Course No: 201SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 This section is designed for students looking for an academic challenge or those students with a strong interest in social studies. This course provides a more rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. The instructor will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis and evaluation of historical events with a greater emphasis on reading and writing. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester. Students wishing to pursue Advanced Placement courses in social studies in their junior and senior years are required to take this course.
American Cultures (NCAA Approved) Course No: 202SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This is a basic history course designed for students looking to meet graduation requirements or who do not want to pursue an emphasis on social studies. The outcome of this course is to promote critical thinking and to teach students how to become informed decision-makers. The teacher will use a variety of appropriate instructional techniques and assessments. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester.
Accelerated World Cultures (NCAA Approved) Course No: 211SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 This section is designed for students looking for an academic challenge or those students with a strong interest in social studies. This course provides a more rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. The instructor will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis, and evaluation of geography and culture with a greater emphasis on reading and writing. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester. Students wishing to pursue Advanced Placement courses in social studies in their junior and senior years are required to take this course.
World Cultures (NCAA Approved) Course No: 212SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This is a basic history course designed for students looking to meet graduation requirements or who do not want to pursue an emphasis on social studies. The outcome of this course is to promote critical thinking and to teach students how to become informed decision-makers. The teacher will use a variety of appropriate instructional techniques and assessments. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester.
Note: Both American Cultures and World Cultures are prerequisites for all additional social studies courses; therefore, successful completion of 201SS or 202SS AND 211SS or 212SS is required to sign up for any of the courses listed below.
Accelerated American Government/Economics (NCAA Approved) Course No: 221SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS This section is designed for students looking for an academic challenge or those students with a strong interest in social studies. This course provides a more rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. The instructor will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis, and evaluation of the Constitution, our government, and economics with a greater emphasis on reading and writing. Part of the semester will focus on our Government, while the other part will focus on survey topics in Economics. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester. Students wishing to pursue Advanced Placement courses in social studies in their junior and senior years are required to take this course.
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American Government/Economics (NCAA Approved) Course No: 222SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS This is a basic history course designed for students looking to meet graduation requirements or who do not want to pursue an emphasis on social studies. The outcome of this course is to promote critical thinking and to teach students how to become informed decision-makers. The teacher will use a variety of appropriate instructional techniques and assessments. Part of the semester will focus on our Government, while the other part will focus on survey topics in Economics. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester.
Comparative Religions (NCAA Approved) Course No: 240SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS This course will deal with the study of the various religions of the world. The studies will cover religion through the ages and deal with the interactions and interrelationships of the religions of the world. The main religions covered in the course will be oral religious societies, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and modern faiths. Through these diversified studies, the students will be exposed to the various concepts, beliefs, traditions and practices of the religions and peoples of the world as well as its impact on history and culture. The students will have to prepare a major project in each marking period. This elective course is open to all juniors and seniors who have successfully completed American Cultures and World Cultures. This elective will challenge students academically. This course provides a rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. Instructors will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis and evaluation of topics covered.
Sociology (NCAA Approved) Course No: 241SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS Sociology is the study of human relationships. It is concerned with how people behave in groups and how group interaction shapes individual behavior. Units of study will include introduction to sociology, research in sociology, culture, socialization, social structure, groups and formal organizations, deviance and social control, social stratification, inequalities in race, ethnicity, gender, and age, the family, education, political and economic institutions, religion, sport, population and urbanization, and social change and collective behavior. The subject material will be applied to real life situations to enhance the students understanding of sociology at work. The students in this course will prepare projects for a variety of the units of study covered during the course. This elective course is open to all juniors and seniors who have successfully completed American Cultures and World Cultures. This elective will challenge students academically. This course provides a rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. Instructors will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis and evaluation of topics covered.
Psychology (NCAA Approved) Course No: 242SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS Psychology deals with the study of the individual’s behavior. The course presents basic material typical of an introductory college course. Units covered include introduction and history, senses and perceptions, the human brain, learning and conditioning, cognitive psychology, psychological testing, developmental psychology, emotions/motivations and states of consciousness, personality theory, stress, psychopathology, psychotherapy, and social psychology. In addition, subject material is applied to everyday life situations, enhancing one’s self-understanding and improving relationships with others. The students will be expected to complete various experiments and major projects in each marking period. This elective course is open to all juniors and seniors who have successfully completed American Cultures and World Cultures. This elective will challenge students academically. This course provides a rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. Instructors will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis and evaluation of topics covered.
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Local History (NCAA Approved) Course No: 243SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS This course is designed to provide students with an in depth study of Pennsylvania and Lancaster County history from the origins of the regions up to the 21st Century. Units to be covered include: geography of Pennsylvania and Lancaster, tourism and Lancaster County, Native Americans, early settlement of the region and William Penn, the Germans and the Amish, colonial Pennsylvania, the influences of wars – French and Indian, Revolutionary and Civil, industrial growth, transportation growth, changes in the government, and local communities – Lancaster County. The students in this course will prepare projects for a variety of the units of study covered during the course. This elective course is open to all juniors and seniors who have successfully completed American Cultures and World Cultures.
Introduction to Law (NCAA Approved) Course No: 244SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS The purpose of this course is to introduce students to various aspects of law and the legal system in the United States. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and practices associated with the field of law. Units to be covered include the history of American law, state and federal court systems, constitutional law, civil and criminal judicial procedures, juvenile law, family and housing law, contracts and torts. The teacher will use a variety of appropriate instructional techniques and assessments. In addition, every student will prepare a variety of projects using multi media and technology for various units covered in the course. This elective course is open to all juniors and seniors who have successfully completed American Cultures and World Cultures.
Note: Students wishing to take Social Studies AP courses should pursue an accelerated path of social studies courses. The Social Studies AP courses are open to tenth graders who have a social studies teacher recommendation, and eleventh and twelfth grade students who have successfully completed 201SS Accelerated American Cultures and 211SS Accelerated World Cultures. (AP European History can serve as a replacement for 211SS Accelerated World Cultures with social studies teacher approval.)
AP American Government and Politics (NCAA Approved) Course No: 260SS Credits: 2 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisite: 201SS and 211SS This challenging year-long course is designed to give students a critical perspective on government and politics in the United States. The course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement test. Students who score well on this test may receive college credit. The course will involve the study of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. Major content areas include constitutional foundations of American democracy, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties and interest groups, institutions and policy processes of national government and civil rights and civil liberties. There will be an emphasis on college-level reading and writing in this course. The ability to construct thoughts in well-reasoned essays is an integral part of the AP test and the course. All tests in the class will be modeled after the AP exam and will include college level multiple choice and essay questions. This AP course is open to highly qualified tenth graders who have successfully completed 201SS Accelerated American Cultures and 211SS Accelerated World Cultures with teacher approval and can be taken in place of the 221SS Accelerated American Government course. It is also open to eleventh and twelfth grade students who have successfully completed 201SS Accelerated American Cultures and 211SS Accelerated World Cultures.
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AP European History (NCAA Approved) Course No: 261SS Credit: 2 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisite: 201SS and 211SS AP European History is a challenging course that is meant to prepare students for the workload of a freshman-level college course. In addition to providing a basic exposure to European History, the goals of this year-long course are to develop: 1) an understanding of the principal themes in modern European history, 2) the ability to analyze historical evidence, and 3) the ability to express that understanding and analysis effectively in writing. The broad themes of intellectual-cultural, political-diplomatic, and social- economic history form the basis of the course within the time period of the Renaissance to the present. The focus of this course will be to use critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills to understand the complex nature of modern European development. There will be an emphasis on college-level reading and writing in this course. All tests in the class will be modeled after the AP exam and will include college level multiple choice and essay questions. This AP course is open to highly qualified tenth graders with teacher approval and can be taken in place of the 211SS Accelerated World Cultures course. It is also open to eleventh and twelfth grade students who have successfully completed 201SS Accelerated American Cultures and 211SS Accelerated World Cultures.
AP Psychology (NCAA Approved) Course No: 263SS Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisite: 201SS and 211SS The AP Psychology course will provide the student with an in-depth study of the major elements of psychology. The course will cover historical, biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychologies; as well as, psychopathology, psychotherapy, personality theory, psychological testing, consciousness, learning theory, motivation and emotions, and research methodologies. These units will be completed to prepare the student to take the AP exam and future college course work. Critical thinking, analysis, source reading and writing, among other skills, will be emphasized as means of assessment. The class will cover all materials at an accelerated pace, similar to an actual college course. All units will be completed by the AP exam. The time after the exam will be dedicated to analyzing scholarly articles, writing abstracts, conducting experiments, and applying the units from the course to real world situations. There will be an emphasis on college-level reading and writing in this course. All tests in the class will be modeled after the AP exam and will include college level multiple choice and essay questions. This AP course is open to eleventh and twelfth grade students who have successfully completed 201SS Accelerated American Cultures and 211SS Accelerated World Cultures or 261SS AP European History.
HACC History of the US I&II (NCAA Approved) Course No: 264SS Credits: 2 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisite: 201SS and 211SS HACC United States History is a challenging course that is meant to be the equivalent of a freshman college course. It is a year-long survey of American history from the age of exploration and discovery to the present. Prospective students should expect that the workload would be heavier than most regular high school history courses. There will be an emphasis on college-level reading and writing in this course. This HACC course is open to eleventh and twelfth grade students who have successfully completed 201SS Accelerated American Cultures and 211SS Accelerated World Cultures or 261SS AP European History. ** Students will accrue a tuition cost through HACC for this course. ** Students can earn 6 HACC credits by earning at least a C for each semester.
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MATHEMATICS
Accelerated Algebra I (NCAA Approved) Course No: 301MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: 8th grade instructor recommendation This course provides the foundation for the study of operations and properties of the real number system. Topics include the study of linear equations/functions, linear inequalities, absolute value equations, systems of equations/inequalities, exponential properties/functions, factoring, and topics from probability and statistics. Students will be expected to think critically while solving challenging problems and studying mathematical concepts.
Pre-Algebra Course No: 303MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Note: Students may not select this class Pre-algebra is designed for those students who need a review of the basic skills of mathematics before enrolling in Algebra I. The major emphasis of this course will be on the solution of equations and inequalities in the integer number system. Ratios, proportions, percents, the graphing of linear equations and an introduction to basic geometry will also be included in the curriculum.
Algebra I (Full Year) (NCAA Approved) Course No: 305MA Credit: 2 Course Wt: 1.0 This full year Algebra I course provides the foundation for the study of operations and properties of the real number system. Students will have the opportunity to learn all topics tested on the Algebra 1 Keystone assessment. Topics include the study of linear equations/functions, linear inequalities, absolute value equations, systems of linear equations/inequalities, exponential properties/functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic equations/functions, and simple rational expressions, as well as topics from statistics and probability. Students will be expected to think critically while solving challenging problems and studying mathematical concepts.
Accelerated Geometry (NCAA Approved) Course No: 321MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: 301MA This course involves the study of the relationships among one-, two-, and three-dimensional geometric figures. The topics to be included in this class are the coordinate plane, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, geometric inequalities, parallel lines, polygons, similarity, congruence, circles, probability, trigonometry, and area and volume. Both inductive and deductive methods of reasoning will be emphasized in the problem- solving process. Also included are the application of definitions, postulates and theorems in two-column proofs as well as coordinate geometry proofs. Accelerated Geometry will meet all the requirements for an accelerated course including several application-type projects that may involve a significant amount of work outside of class. It is recommended that a student should have earned a grade of B or better in Accelerated Algebra II (341).
Geometry (NCAA Approved) Course No: 322MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 342MA This course involves the study of the relationships among one, two and three-dimensional geometric figures. Students will primarily learn through hands-on explorations and physical modeling. The following topics will be included: coordinate geometry, classification of geometric figures, triangle relationships and congruence, segment and angle measure, surface area, volume, parallel lines, quadrilaterals, polygons, similar figures, right triangle trigonometry, and properties of circles. It is recommended that a student should have earned a grade of C or better in Algebra I (full year) (305MA) and Algebra II 342MA.
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Accelerated Algebra II (NCAA Approved) Course No: 341MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: 301MA or 305MA This course will build on students’ work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, while students will extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students will work closely with the expressions that define the functions and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms. Depending on student needs and time constraints, enrichment problems and various projects will be incorporated into the curriculum. Accelerated Algebra II will meet all of the requirements of an accelerated course. It is recommended that a student should have earned a grade of B or better in Accelerated Algebra I (301).
Algebra II (NCAA Approved) Course No: 342MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 305MA This course is designed for those students planning to continue their work beyond high school in fields not closely related to mathematics. Topics that will be studied and discussed include linear functions, systems of linear equations, quadratic and polynomial functions, exponential growth and decay, and rational functions. Emphasis will be placed on applying the concepts to real-world situations. It is recommended that a student should have earned a grade of C or better in Algebra I (full year) (305MA) or Accelerated Algebra I (301MA)
Trigonometry/Algebra III (NCAA Approved) Course No: 356MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Either 321MA and 341MA or 322MA and 342MA This course is primarily designed for students who have an interest in trigonometry and its applications. Topics studied include the six trigonometric functions, their inverses and graphs, solving triangles, and solving trigonometric equations. Additional algebraic topics studied in this course include radical functions, logarithms, and sequence and series. It is recommended that the student has earned a grade of B or better in Algebra II. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).
Probability and Statistics (NCAA Approved) Course No: 358MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Either 321MA and 341MA or 322MA and 342MA This course is designed to give college-bound students a firm background in probability and statistics. It will help the student develop an understanding of the concepts and problems of descriptive and inferential statistics. Some of the topics include graphing data, averages and variation, elementary probability theory, the binomial distribution, the normal distribution, sampling distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation. Probability and Statistics will meet all of the requirements for an accelerated course. It is recommended that a student should have earned a grade of B or better in Accelerated Algebra II 341 or Algebra II 342. Students need to be either a junior or a senior to sign up for this course. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).
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AP Statistics (NCAA Approved) Course No: 359MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisite: Either 341MA and 321MA or 342MA and 322MA Note: Students must have the signature of the department head to register This is a one-semester course designed to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting as well as analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: Exploring Data – describing patterns and departures from patterns; Sampling and Experimentation – planning and conducting a study; Anticipating Patterns – exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation; and Statistical Inference – estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses. This course will be offered in the spring and the AP exam will be given in May. Students need to be either a junior who has completed 361MA Pre-Calculus or a senior to sign up for this course. Students may take either Probability and Statistics (358) or AP Statistics (359). A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).
Pre-Calculus (NCAA Approved) Course No: 361MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Either 341MA and 321MA or 356MA Note: Students must have the signature of the department head to register This course is designed to prepare college-bound students for a first course in calculus. Advanced algebra, analytic geometry and trigonometry are integrated with other topics by an approach that emphasizes functions. Concepts presented include polynomial, power, rational, transcendental, and trigonometric functions as well as applications of these functions in the real world. It is recommended that the student should have attained a grade of B or better in Accelerated Algebra II 341 or a grade of B+ or better in Trigonometry/Algebra III 356. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).
Calculus (NCAA Approved) Course No: 362MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: 361MA Note: Students must have the signature of the department head or Pre-calculus/AP Calculus AB teacher to register. This introductory Calculus course is designed to provide students with strong math ability exposure to the fundamentals of Calculus. The course includes the study of algebraic and trigonometric functions. The topics emphasized will be limits, continuity, derivatives and their applications, and integration. It is recommended that the student should have earned a grade of B or better in Pre-Calculus. Students taking this course may NOT take AP Calculus. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).
AP Calculus AB (NCAA Approved) Course No: 370MA Credit: 2 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisite: 361MA Note: Students must have the signature of the department head or Pre-calculus/AP Calculus AB teacher to register. This is a full year course and is designed to provide students with exceptional math ability an opportunity to determine their college placement and/or earn college credit in mathematics. The course includes the study of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The topics emphasized will be limits, derivatives and their applications, integration, and the applications of integration. In addition, each student will be asked to work on extended topics or to complete an independent project. Students may enroll in this course if they attain a grade of B or better in Pre-Calculus and are recommended by the teacher. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).
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AP Calculus BC (NCAA Approved) Course No: 371MA Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisite: 370MA Note: Students must have the signature of the department head or Pre-calculus/AP Calculus AB teacher to register. This is a one-semester course and is designed to provide students with exceptional math ability an opportunity to determine their college placement and/or earn college credit in mathematics. The course follows the College Board’s approved curriculum. The topic outline for this course includes the topics not covered in AP Calculus AB. The topics to be emphasized, but not limited to, include parametric, polar and vector functions, their derivatives and integration applications, L’Hospital’s rule, improper integrals, solving logistic differential equations and using them in modeling, and polynomial approximation and series. In addition, each student will be asked to work on extended topics or to complete an independent project. Students may enroll in this course if they attain a grade of B or better in AP Calculus AB and are recommended by the teacher. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).
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SCIENCE
Accelerated Earth Science (NCAA Approved) Course No: 401SC Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Earth science utilizes chemistry, physics and biology to explore processes both on Earth and in the solar system. Students will study minerals and rocks, weathering and landforms, paleontology and geologic time, geophysics, hydrogeology and the water cycle, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. Students will sharpen map reading and interpretations skills while examining surface processes such as erosion, earthquakes and drainage systems. The faster pace and increased rigor will prepare students for more advanced science classes. Students best suited for this class should have excelled in previous science classes.
Earth Science (NCAA Approved) Course No: 402SC Credit: 1 Credit Wt: 1.0 Earth science utilizes chemistry, physics and biology to explore processes both on Earth and in the solar system. Students will study minerals and rocks, weathering and landforms, paleontology and geologic time, geophysics, hydrogeology and the water cycle, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. Students will sharpen map reading and interpretation skills while examining surface processes such as erosion, earthquakes and drainage systems.
Accelerated Biology (NCAA Approved) Course No: 411SC Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: 401SC or 402SC This course introduces biology from an ecological point of view. Students will gain an understanding of biological topics including the characteristic of life, organic chemistry, cellular processes, cellular structures, cellular division, and genetics using probability, bioengineering, evolution, conservation, and ecology. Laboratory activities, using a wide variety of specimens, play an extensive role in the course. The faster pace and increased rigor will prepare students for more advanced science classes. Students best suited for this class should have excelled in previous science classes.
Biology (NCAA Approved) Course No: 412SC Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 401SC or 402SC This course introduces biology from an ecological point of view. Students will gain an understanding of biological topics including the characteristic of life, organic chemistry, cellular processes, cellular structures, cellular division, and genetics using probability, bioengineering, evolution, conservation, and ecology. Laboratory activities, using a wide variety of specimens, play an extensive role in the course.
Anatomy and Physiology (NCAA Approved) Course No: 422SC Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisites: 441SC or 442SC This course is a combination of two biological topics: anatomy and physiology. The anatomy and physiology units describe levels of biological organization, support and movement, control and regulation, body fluids and transport, environmental exchange and continuity of life. A three-week dissection studying the organ systems will also be conducted.
Integrated Science (NCAA Approved) Course No: 423SC Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisites: 412SC Integrated Science gives students the opportunity to fine tune skills in preparation for Chemistry and/or Physics. Concentrating on the changes in matter and energy, topics include states of matter, chemical reactions, acids and bases, motion, and forces. Skills focused on throughout the course include problem solving and formula manipulation.
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Environmental Science (NCAA Approved) Course No: 430SC Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisites: 423SC or 441SC or 442SC This course will provide students with a hands-on and project oriented experience with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. Students will identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary science; it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study.
AP Biology (NCAA Approved) Course No: 432SC Credit: 2 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisites: Student must have earned an A- or higher in 442 SC or a B- or higher in 441SC or a C- or higher in 446SC This advanced placement course will take an in-depth look at biology and will provide students with option to get introductory college biology credits. The course will cover the topics of molecules, cells, genetics, ecology and organisms as recommended by the College Board. Students will be admitted to this class based upon the following criteria: previous science grades, teacher recommendations and a qualifying exam when class size is limited. This is a full year course.
Accelerated Chemistry (NCAA Approved) Course No: 441SC Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisites: 411SC or 412SC (Recommend Algebra II) This is a course for college-bound students interested in a science field with a strong background in math. A clear picture of the way scientists proceed to do their work is presented and repeatedly followed in the development of this course. Students draw from extensive laboratory experience to formulate chemical principles such as the atomic theory, nature of matter and mole concept. Chemical principles considered include energy, characteristics of chemical reactions, chemical periodicity and chemical bonding.
Chemistry (NCAA Approved) Course No: 442SC Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisites: 412SC or 411SC or 423SC This is a course for college-bound students interested in areas other than math or science. The presentation is a descriptive and theoretical approach, which follows a more traditional format than Accelerated Chemistry. The relationship between chemical structure and properties are explored. Laboratories, an important component of the course, are both qualitative and quantitative. The dimensional analysis, the nature of matter and the mole concept are developed.
AP Chemistry (NCAA Approved) Course No: 446SC Credit: 2 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisites: 441SC This Advanced Placement course in Chemistry is designed to provide students with exceptional science ability an opportunity to determine their college placement and/or earn college credit in chemistry. Students will be admitted to this class based upon the following criteria: previous science grades, teacher recommendations and a qualifying exam when class size is limited. This is a full-year course.
Accelerated Physics (NCAA Approved) Course No: 460SC Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisites: (Recommend Algebra II) This course focuses on concepts of motion and projectiles, matter and energy, momentum and collisions, electricity and magnetism, waves and sound and light and optics. Students build and analyze cable systems and rockets. Students measure and analyze the motion of elevators and roller coasters. Students work with online simulations, lasers, lenses, air track gliders, force probes, motion probes and other equipment and instrumentation.
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AP Physics I (NCAA Approved) Course No: 461SC Credit: 2 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisites: (Recommend Geometry) AP Physics I is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics, work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and simple circuits. Hands-on laboratory work makes up approximately 25 percent of the instructional time. Students will be admitted to this class based upon the following criteria: previous science grades, teacher recommendations and a qualifying exam when class size is limited. This is a full year course.
Physics (NCAA Approved) Course No: 462SC Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisites: (Recommend Algebra I) This course utilizes less mathematics compared to the Accelerated Physics course. The course focuses on concepts of motion and projectiles, matter and energy, momentum and collisions, electricity and magnetism, waves and sound and light and optics. Students build and analyze cable systems and rockets. Students measure and analyze the motion of elevators and roller coasters. Students work with online simulations, lasers, speakers, microphones, lenses, air track gliders, force probes, motion probes, and numerous other technical instruments and equipment.
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PRACTICAL ARTS
Agriculture Education:
Agriculture Science I Course No: 500EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Agriculture Science I offer students an introduction to the study of animal science, horticulture, plant science, and current trends in production agriculture. Students will explore career areas in veterinary science, wildlife, conservation, and leadership and community development is also a part of the course. Students can receive certificates in Pork Quality Assurance and Dairy Herd Management. Supervised
Agriculture Experience (SAE) is a requirement of this course. This course is designed as a 9th -10th grade course. Enrollment to this course provides membership to the local FFA chapter through which students have the chance to participate in local and state competitions that relate to the course content.
Agriculture Science II Course No: 501EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 500EL Note: May be offered on school years starting with odd years (2021, 2023, etc.) Agriculture Science II is designed for students with plans or interests to pursue a career in an agricultural field. Areas to be covered include large animal care and management, food science processes and production, meat evaluation, and agronomy science. In addition, part of the course is agriculture sales, public speaking, plant production, fertilization, and conservation. Leadership and community development will be part of the course. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is a requirement of this course. This course is designed as an 11th-12th grade course. Enrollment to this course provides membership to the local FFA chapter through which students have the chance to participate in local and state competitions that relate to the course content.
Agriculture Mechanics I Course No: 503EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 The design of this course is to give students an introduction to careers and skill acquisition in the following areas: plumbing, concrete and masonry, electricity, tool fitting, small engine maintenance, drywall construction, shop & machine safety and emerging agricultural technologies. Career readiness and workplace disposition are integrated in this course. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is a requirement of this course. Enrollment to this course provides membership to the local FFA chapter through which students have the chance to participate in local and state competitions that relate to the course content. This course is designed as a 9th -10th grade course.
Veterinary Science I Course No: 504EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This course will examine the practical aspects of animal science as it relates to animal ownership, handling and health. The study of both large and small animals will be incorporated into this course. Areas to be covered include introductions to reproduction, pet care and management, domestication and wildlife, digestive and nutrition systems, animal disease, animal rights, animal welfare, animal communication/behavior, and animal breeds. Leadership and community development will also be a part of this course. Students will have the opportunity to work with and handle live animals during laboratory exercises. This course is recommended for any student interested in basic animal care. Supervised
Agriculture Experience (SAE) is a requirement of this course. This course is designed as a 9th -10th grade course. Enrollment to this course provides membership to the local FFA chapter through which students have the chance to participate in local and state competitions that relate to the course content.
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Small Gas Engines Course No: 505EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This course is designed to give students experience in small engine repair and maintenance. Students will gain understanding on the systematic similarities and differences of two and four cycle engines. Students will perform an engine overhaul on a four stroke engine, gain skills in customer service and develop critical thinking skills when troubleshooting engines. Much of this course is hands-on training. Students are required to supply an engine for repair. Career readiness and workplace disposition are integrated in this course. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is a requirement of this course. Enrollment to this course provides membership to the local FFA chapter through which students have the chance to participate in local and state competitions that relate to the course content. This course is designed as a 9th-10thth grade course.
Welding and Electricity Course No: 506EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 503EL AND 505EL This course is an intensive study of electricity and welding. Students will learn electric principles and demonstrate common wiring used in the electrical industry. Students will develop skills in both electric arc and mig welding. In addition, plasma arc cutting and oxy-acetylene welding will be learned. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Career readiness and workplace disposition are integrated in this course. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is a requirement of this course. Enrollment to this course provides membership to the local FFA chapter through which students have the chance to participate in local and state competitions that relate to the course content.
Advanced Mechanics Course No: 507EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 503EL, 505EL and 506EL Students in this course may work on projects from the training they received in all prerequisite courses. Students will have advanced training in construction, welding, engines (gas and diesel), project design, hydraulics and emerging agricultural technologies. Students are expected to design and implement individual projects. Career readiness and workplace disposition are integrated in this course. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is a requirement of this course. Enrollment to this course provides membership to the local FFA chapter through which students have the chance to participate in local and state competitions that relate to the course content.
Landscape and Plant Design Course No: 509EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 500EL Note: May be offered on school years starting with even years (2020, 2022, etc.) This course is designed as an introduction to landscaping and landscape designing techniques. Units of study include pruning, plant identification, chemical usage and fertilizers, soils and erosion, plant design techniques, turf-grass management, and more. This course is intended to be very hands-on oriented. Frequent labs and outdoor activities encompass a large portion of this course of study. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is a requirement of this course. Enrollment to this course provides membership to the local FFA chapter through which students have the chance to participate in local and state competitions that relate to the course content.
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Veterinary Science II Course No: 510EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 504EL This course will examine an in depth study of animal management techniques, animal genetics, career readiness, and medical techniques. This course targets both large and small animal species. Areas to be covered include animal anatomy, advanced animal behavior and research, animal welfare issues, principles of surgery, and genetic trends and breeding systems. Leadership and community development will also be a part of this course. This course is offered to those students who have successfully completed Veterinary Science I. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is a requirement of this course. This course is designed as an 11th-12th grade course. Enrollment to this course provides membership to the local FFA chapter through which students have the chance to participate in local and state competitions that relate to the course content. Through articulation agreements with Delaware Valley University and HACC, students may receive college credits upon completion of this course.
Supervised Agricultural Experience Course No: 511EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: Agriculture Department approval Students will have the opportunity to receive one credit per year for completion of a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project. A minimum of 120 hours is required to meet the basic time requirement and a department approved SAE will be kept on the SAE project in an online system. An agreement is required to be signed by student, parent/guardian and teacher before approval.
Business Education:
Introduction to Business Course No: 520EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 The world of business is exciting, challenging, attainable and fun! Introduction to Business is a basic course that draws students into the world of business by discussing various topics, such as marketing, economics, entrepreneurship/small business ownership, ethics, technology, and money/banking. The course will incorporate presentation, group work, videos, internet research, as well as hands-on assignments, projects, and simulations. Completion of marketing and business plans are course requirements.
Accounting I Course No: 525EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Accounting is often referred to as the language of business, and in Accounting I, students will learn how to record and analyze the financial information that is so vital to the success of a business. Emphasis is placed on understanding and completing the steps in the accounting cycle, which includes journalizing transactions and preparing financial documents. The course will incorporate presentation, demonstration, group work, videos, internet research, as well as hands-on assignments and projects. Completion of major application activities is a course requirement.
Accounting II Course No: 526EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 525EL Following textbook introductions in advanced methods of accounting for assets, liabilities and equity, students will receive an introduction to computerized accounting. This course lays a foundation for career accountants or college majors in any field of business. The course will incorporate presentation, demonstration, group work, videos, internet research, as well as hands-on assignments and projects. Completion of major application activities is a course requirement.
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Introduction to Marketing/Sales Course No: 540EL Credit: 1 Course WT: 1.0 Marketing takes students through the steps of developing, promoting, and distributing a product. Targeting the market for a product designed by the students through proper research, and successfully advertising the product is a major thrust of the course. Students’ creative efforts will be put to use in exploring various marketing approaches and techniques, as well as the creation of a successful retail environment. Students will also discuss the process of selling various types of products in a consumer environment. The course will incorporate presentation, demonstration, group work, videos, internet research, as well as hands-on assignments, projects, and simulations. The completion of major projects and tests is a course requirement.
Managing Your Finances:
Managing Your Finances Course No: 515BU Credit: 0.5 Course Wt: 1.0 Note: Requirement for grade 10 This course is designed to give all students a basic understanding in developing financial goals, budgeting, utilizing financial services such as banking, credit, debt and investment opportunities, acquiring insurance protection, and career exploration that would influence future financial sustainability. Students learn through various hands-on simulations to manage budget objectives, organize personal checking and savings accounts, calculate debt value, secure fraud protection, investigate credit card offers, insurance products, explore career options, and rehearse investing.
Family and Consumer Science:
Family and Consumer Science Course No: 553FC Credit: 0.5 Course Wt: 1.0 Note: Requirement for grade 10 The Family and Consumer Science program is designed to enable individuals to actively participate in the improvement of family life. This Family and Consumer Science course focuses on the following areas: food and nutrition, child development and family life. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit.
Culinary Arts Course No: 555EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 553FC Note: Reserved for grades 11 and 12 only The course provides the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating based on current nutritional guidelines and recommendations. Students develop a pro-active, personalized diet philosophy incorporating self- analysis, evaluation of food trends, and topical health issues. Students will prepare nutritionally-balanced menus and health-conscious recipes, as well as make informed decisions about substituting ingredients. Food labs explore a variety of cooking methods and multi-cultural techniques emphasizing flavor, quality, moderation, and planning. This course is recommended for students considering a career in Culinary Arts and anyone interested in improving his/her overall sense of health and well-being. This is a great course to take before packing off to college and cooking on one’s own.
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Technology Education:
Introduction to Information Technology Course No: 570TE Credit: 0.5 Course Wt: 1.0 Note: Requirement for grade 9 While learning to safely explore the World Wide Web and social media, students will become savvy digital consumers. Learning through a combination of digital technologies, this hand-on course utilizes industry standard software as well as the latest web based tools. Participants will create web pages; manipulate images to create a narrative; edit a brief video suitable for viewing on the internet; compress their thoughts into 140 characters or less; maximize content for publishing on social media to reach the widest possible audience; clarify an idea into a visually stunning presentation; create rich multimedia animations; write content that encourages others to edit and adapt it; and learn how to make their work go viral.
Graphic Communication I Course No: 571EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Graphic Communications is designed to familiarize students with graphic design, photo-offset and screen processes. Students will have hands-on experience in screen-printing, binding, composition, process photography, plate making and press operation. In addition, students will have an introduction to desktop publishing and type design... Students are expected to pay for materials used in class that exceed the cost of required projects.
Graphic Communication/Desktop Publishing II Course No: 572EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 571EL or 579EL This course is designed to further develop skills acquired in the Graphic Communication I or Desktop Publishing class by successfully completing advanced project work, multicolor work and advanced darkroom techniques, including halftone photography. A greater emphasis on computer skills in desktop publishing, type design and scanning will be stressed. Students are expected to pay for materials used in class that exceed the cost of required projects.
Graphic Communication III Course No: 573EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: 571EL or 579EL and 572EL This course is designed for the student with a strong interest in graphic arts and is considering pursuing it in depth or as a possible career. Emphasis will be placed upon advanced offset lithography and advanced desktop publishing techniques through individual and production printing and multicolor work. Students will also have the opportunity to work on multicolor screen process printing projects... Students are expected to pay for materials used in class that exceed the cost of required projects.
Photography Course No: 574EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This course covers basic concepts and practice of digital photography using digital DSLR cameras, including understanding and use of the camera, lenses, and other basic photographic equipment. The course will address aesthetic principles as they relate to composition, space, exposure, light and color. Technological requirements of digital formats will be addressed, such as formats and resolution. Basic digital manipulations of images will be taught in preparation for creating a photo portfolio of images. A digital SLR camera is recommended but not necessary for this course.
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Photography II Course No: 5742EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 574EL Photography II builds on the experience students develop in the introductory course (Photography) too. The course is designed to further develop and utilize the skills acquired in the introductory Photography course. This course will give students who really enjoy photography an opportunity to continue to develop their skills. The course will review use of aperture and shutter speed, lighting and composition, digital image processing and manipulation. A digital SLR camera is recommended but not necessary for this course.
Wood Technology I Course No: 575EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Wood Technology I is designed to educate students in basic woodworking skills with a major focus on shop safety and the correct usage of hand tools, portable electric tools and power machinery. Basic drawing, design, problem-solving, and construction skills will be emphasized throughout this course. Students will have the opportunity to work both in teams and individually on various activities and projects. Projects typically include CO2 car, cutting board, checkerboard, serving tray, and end table. Students will also gain experience working with other materials such as plastic and metal.
Wood Technology II Course No: 576EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 575EL This course is designed to further develop and utilize skills acquired in Wood Technology I by allowing students to design and build their own projects. Special attention is given to design and specialty machine set ups. Student will learn how to utilize more advanced joinery as well as operate a Wood Lathe. Other topics include CNC machining, machine maintenance, distressing as well as furniture repair and restoration. Students will work in teams and individually on various activities and projects. Students are expected to pay for materials exceeding $30 in value.
Wood Technology III Course No: 577EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 575EL and 576EL This course is designed for those students interested in developing advanced woodworking skills. The course offers an increased emphasis on selecting, designing, and constructing more advanced pieces of furniture. Students will use experience previously gained in Wood Technology I and II to create their own unique projects. A major percentage of class time will be spent on project construction. However, students will receive special instruction and demonstrations on advanced drawing techniques, machine setups, special cuts, more advanced joinery and shop maintenance. Students will also learn about mass production and participate in a mass projection run. Students are expected to pay for materials exceeding $30 in value.
Desktop Publishing Course No: 579EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This course is designed for students who have an interest in developing skills in presentation graphics and looking more in depth at the potential and possibilities available in the software package of Adobe Creative Suites (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop) and PowerPoint. As the course progresses, the possibility of adding other software to the course such as Print Artist and Painter would be investigated. Students would design various projects in Creative Suites including stationery, business cards, greeting cards, package design, newsletters, brochures and other presentation-type projects. PowerPoint would give students experience in developing their skills in graphic presentations that they could incorporate into their classes or even as a way to submit their senior project.
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Introduction to CADD/Drafting Course No: 580EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This course will give students an introduction to engineering and architectural drawing through the use of hand drawing and the latest CADD (Computer Aided Drawing & Design) programs. In engineering drawing, students will learn basic sketching and drafting skills as well as the latest version of 2D AutoCADD and 3D Inventor. In architectural drawing, students will create house plans and models using a 3-D architectural CADD program called Chief Architect. The students will design and create their own “dream house” by producing floor plans, interior design plans, elevation plans, and 3-D animated tours of their house. Students will also create an electronic portfolio showcasing all their work from the semester. It addition, students will possibly design and produce hand drawn technical renderings, vinyl art products and 3D printer parts
Engineering Drawing and Technical Sketching Course No: 581EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 580EL This course will allow students to learn advanced engineering drawing and design techniques through the use of hand drawing and the latest 2-D and 3-D AutoCADD and Inventor programs. Students will also explore different forms of technical rendering such as pencil, ink, and multicolor renderings as well as stippling drawings. Basic skills from the Introduction to CADD course will be reviewed and new areas will be examined including pictorial, sectional, auxiliary, assembly drawings, and sheet metal developments. This information will then be applied in the engineering design process as students work individually and in groups on a number of engineering design activities to solve problems. Students will also create an electronic portfolio showcasing all their work from the semester. Other projects will consist of creating a variety of different vinyl art products ranging from decals to magnets, or tee shirts. Also the students will use the 3D Printer to create produces to solution several Design Challenges throughout the semester.
Architectural Drawing Course No: 582EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 580EL This course is designed for students who have an interest in architectural drawing and interior design. Students will learn and research different house styles, basic house designs, interior layouts and different floor plan designs. Students will create several house plan designs and models using a 3-D architectural CADD program. Students will design and create their own “dream house” by producing floor plans, interior plans, elevation plans, electrical plans, plot plans, detail drawings, and 3-D animated tours of their house. Students will also create hand drawn technical renderings of their house and will create an electronic portfolio showcasing all their architectural work form the semester.
Design Engineering Course No: 590EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 This course will explore engineering principles by applying hands-on and minds-on problem solving skills to solve real life engineering problems. This class will help students see a connection between math, science, communication, and technology through open-ended design problems. Covered engineering principles will consist of electrical, structural, mechanical, fluid systems, aerospace and bioengineering. Other content areas will be drawn from topics such as robotics, 2-D AutoCADD, 3-D solids, drafting, and technical sketching. Students will have the opportunity to work on the computer to draw their designs, digitally test their 2-D and 3-D structures, learn basic concepts of electronic, create PowerPoint presentations, and design their own personal design portfolio of all their work from the semester. Possible design challenges will typically include designing, building, testing and analyzing: music speakers, robotic arms, water rockets, mousetrap vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, paper structures, a balsa structure and a six- foot bridge.
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Design Engineering II Course No: 591EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 In Design Engineering II, students will reemphasize the problem solving experiences from Design Engineering I in order to design and develop more complex, integrated solutions to real life open ended problems. Students will focus on electronic systems by applying concepts related to circuit design, component identification and math/science applications to hands on design problems. Students will explore robotic engineering and design through programming, construction, and manipulation of basic technological systems. Additional content areas will allow students to explore more complex areas of engineering including structural, mechanical, fluid power and bio engineering. Students will solve real life open ended problems by integrating these principles using science, math, engineering and technology while using the latest technology in 3D printing and 2D and 3D CADD.
Computer Science:
Computer Science Essentials Course No: 325EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 301MA or 305MA This course exposes students to a diverse set of computational thinking concepts, fundamentals, and tools, allowing them to gain understanding and build confidence. Students use visual, block-based programming and seamlessly transition to text-based programming with languages such as Python to create apps and develop websites, and learn how to make computers work together to put their design into practice. It is strongly recommended that the student should have earned a grade of B or better in Accelerated Algebra I (301) or Algebra I (full year) (305).
AP Computer Science Principles (NCAA Approved) Course No: 326EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisite: 325MA or instructor permission Using Python as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration. This course helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation. All components of this course are aligned to the AP Curriculum Framework standards and the AP CSP assessment. A grade of B or better in Computer Science Essentials (325) is highly recommended.
AP Computer Science A Course No: 328EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.1 Prerequisite: 325MA or instructor permission Computer Science A focuses on further developing computational thinking skills through the medium of Android App development for mobile platforms. The course utilizes industry-standard tools such as Android Studio, Java programming language, XML, and device emulators. Students collaborate to create original solutions to problems of their own choosing by designing and implementing user interfaces and Web-based databases. All components of this course are aligned to the AP Curriculum Framework standards and the AP CSA assessment. A grade of B or better in Computer Science Essentials (325) is highly recommended.
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FINE ARTS
Art Education:
Art Survey Course No: 600EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This course is an introductory art studio orientation course which offers a broad range of visual art experiences based on the elements of art and using various art media and techniques. The concepts of aesthetics, art criticism, art history, and art production will be applied and reinforced. In this class, students will work to improve drawing skills and their awareness of two-dimensional visual illusions. There will also be an emphasis on design. Perspective, composition, proportion, line, value, art history and more will be examined. You do not have to feel like you are an artist to succeed in Art Survey. Bring a willingness to work hard on your ideas and artwork, and you will develop a sense of design as well as an increased ability in drawing, collage, painting, and design. Each student will be required to purchase and maintain a sketch book for the course.
Fine Art Course No: 601EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 600EL or instructor permission This course is for the student who would enjoy working with many different materials and techniques in two dimensional arts. A concentration on improving artistic skills as well as learning how to critically look at the work will be the essential objectives of this course. Fine Art is also designed to add breadth, depth and quality to the work of students who have already learned the basics elements of drawing and painting during Art Survey. Students are encouraged to further develop visual skills through a series of in-depth exercises and projects. Problems in painting, drawing, and design will be assigned. Students will study Renaissance art and Eastern art during the 15 century. Each student will be required to purchase and maintain a sketch book for the class.
Design and Illustration Course No: 602EL Credit: 1 Course WT: 1.0 Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 600EL or instructor permission In this course, students will learn basic commercial art, graphic design and illustration skills. Logo designing, creating graphic work for a commercial purpose with design and creativity stressed, drawing exercises and design exercises in thinking visually will be included. The class will help the student to continue to develop and improve the concepts of design and visual communication. Students should have knowledgeable skills in drawing and painting before taking this course. Students will study late 19th century through Modern (Contemporary) art. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain an 11’ x 14’ sketch book/journal for the class.
Clay and Sculpture I Course No: 603EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This course is designed for students with an interest in working in clay. Students will explore basic hand building techniques used to create three-dimensional forms in clay and other mediums. Through hands-on activities, students will discover new ways of creating three-dimensionally while also having the opportunity to explore individual interests and talents. Students will gain a better understanding of design, craftsmanship, creativity, as well as the history of sculpture. Each student will be required to purchase and maintain a sketchbook for the class. This course is recommended for students in ninth and tenth grade in order to have the opportunity to complete Clay and Sculpture II and III.
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Jewelry and Metals I Course No: 604EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This course is designed for students with an interest in the craft aspect of art. Construction of creative and original jewelry and metal pieces using basic hand metal skills will be presented. Construction techniques explored include sawing, filing, finishing, riveting, texturing, bending, and soldering of brass, nickel-silver, and copper. Students will use tools such as saws, files, drills, hammers, and torches in this course and emphasis will be placed on educating students in their correct and safe usage. Students will be encouraged to explore new ways of thinking in creating unique metal forms and will study the history and techniques used to create them. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain a sketchbook/journal for the class.
Portfolio Preparation Course No: 605EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Note: Instructor permission only This course is designed for the student who by extensive prior study, accomplishment, commitment or artistic achievement warrants recommendation to the program by the instructor. This course will show students how to assemble a portfolio for art school/college admission. Students will learn to visually and verbally develop and present their artwork. A variety of portfolio styles will be discussed and samples will be available for examination. Students will build their portfolio while at the same time producing art that is relevant to their individual abilities and needs. This class is meant for the student that has possible interest in a college education in the visual arts. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain a sketchbook/journal for the class.
Advanced Art Course No: 610EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in 601EL or instructor permission This course is for the student that has achieved success in the Art Survey (600) and Fine Art (601) classes, and who may be considering a career in art. A traditional as well as a contemporary perspective will be provided in order to aid in the creation of a strong portfolio of artwork. Two dimensional practices in figure drawing, painting strategies, and creative design challenges will be utilized to develop the student toward the preparation of a portfolio. Students will study the history of American art from the beginning of the nation until modern times. Each student will be required to purchase and maintain a sketchbook for the class.
Jewelry and Metals II Course No: 612EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 604EL This course is designed for students with an interest in the craft aspect of art who wish to enhance and expand upon techniques and materials used in Jewelry and Metals I (604). Construction of original jewelry and metal pieces using basic hand metal skills will be presented. Construction techniques explored will include die forming, hollow form construction, enameling, stone setting, and loop in loop chain making. Students will be using copper, brass, nickel, as well as fine and sterling silver in the construction of their pieces. Students will be encouraged to further explore new ways of thinking in creating forms. In-depth investigation, with visual and written research of subject matter, will be expected. Each student should plan to purchase and maintain a sketchbook/journal for the class. Students may wish to budget money to purchase additional materials for class.
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Clay and Sculpture II Course No: 613EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 603EL or instructor permission This course is designed for the student who has an interest in working in clay and who wishes to enhance and expand upon techniques and materials learned in Clay and Sculpture I (603). In addition, students will learn to throw various types of forms on the potter’s wheel including cylinders, bowls, and plates. Through wheel throwing, students will discover new ways of creating three-dimensional forms in clay while also having the opportunity to explore individual interests and talents. Exploration using clay as a medium will be stressed as well as learning about artists from different cultures/time periods and various types of sculpture. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain a sketchbook for the class.
Clay and Sculpture III Course No: 614EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 603 EL and 613EL or instructor permission This course is designed for the student who has a serious interest in working in clay and who wishes to expand upon the work completed in Clay and Sculpture II (613). Wheel throwing and/or hand building techniques in clay will be further developed and taken to a higher level. Students will have the opportunity to focus on specific techniques and processes that best allow them to work in a series and bring conceptual ideas to their work. Various contemporary potters and sculptors will be studied in order for students to see how other three-dimensional artists use their media and integrate concepts. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain a sketchbook/journal for the class.
Jewelry and Metals III Course No: 615EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in 604EL and 612EL or instructor permission This course is designed as an investigation of advanced jewelry and metalsmithing techniques through in- depth demonstrations and samples combined with independent exploration expected of an advanced student. This course is for the serious student who wishes to expand upon the work completed in Jewelry and Metals II. Regular readings will be assigned, synthesized and discussed to continue developing awareness of ongoing discourse in craft, jewelry and metalsmithing as well as metal sourcing and ethics. Students will have the opportunity to focus on specific techniques and processes that best allow them to work in a series and bring conceptual ideas to their work. Various contemporary jewelers will be studied in order for students to see how other three-dimensional artists use their media and integrate concepts. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain a sketchbook/journal for the class.
Foreign Language:
German I (NCAA Approved) Course No: 620EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 German I is a full credit course in which students will acquire basic foundations of the language and culture of German-speaking countries. The course will use a variety of activities, focusing on the four skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing using the text, “Komm mit!” (Level One). Course work will consist of, but not be limited to, cooperative learning activities, role-plays, Internet activities, projects, oral conversations, homework, agendas, quizzes and tests. Each student is expected to participate actively in all classroom activities and complete all projects.
German II (NCAA Approved) Course No: 621EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 620EL Students who have successfully completed German I will continue to expand their knowledge of German using the text, “Komm mit!” (Level One) Coursework will again consist of, but not be limited to, cooperative learning activities, role-plays, Internet activities, projects, oral conversations, homework, agendas, quizzes and tests. In German II, however, students will be expected to recall and apply their knowledge of German I in order to both speak and understand at a higher level. A stronger emphasis will also be placed on reading and writing skills.
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German III (NCAA Approved) Course No: 622EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of B- or higher in 621EL Students who have successfully completed German II will continue to expand their knowledge of German using the text, “Komm mit!” (Level Two). Coursework will again consist of, but not be limited to, cooperative learning activities, role-plays, Internet activities, projects, oral conversations, homework, agendas, quizzes and tests. In German III, students will be expected to both speak and understand German at a level, where they can communicate their basic needs orally and in written form. While continuing to focus on spoken language and listening skills, a stronger emphasis will also be placed on grammar concepts.
German IV (NCAA Approved) Course No: 623EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in 622EL Students who have successfully completed German III will continue to expand their knowledge of German using the text, “Komm mit!” (Level Two). Coursework will again consist of, but not be limited to, cooperative learning activities, role-plays, Internet activities, projects, oral conversations, homework, agendas, quizzes and tests. Students, at this level, will be expected to communicate almost entirely in the target language. Knowledge and application of previous vocabulary and grammar structures will intensify as students begin to operate solely in the language. A deeper understanding of the language and culture will be acquired through numerous simulation activities.
Introduction to Mandarin Chinese I (NCAA Approved) Course No: 626EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This course is designed to give a thorough introduction to the sounds and phrasing of the Mandarin language. Students will learn and practice such sounds and phrasing through oral repetition and verbal exchanges. The written characters of the language will be introduced and time will be dedicated to the reproduction of such characters.
Mandarin Chinese II (NCAA Approved) Course No: 627EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 626EL This course will follow and build on the knowledge gained through the completion of the first level course. It will offer students the opportunity to enhance their pronunciation and understanding of the Mandarin language through a variety of oral and written drills.
Mandarin Chinese III (NCAA Approved) Course No: 628EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of B- or higher in 627EL By the end of this course, students will gain listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to attain an intermediate-low level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. They will be able to understand sentence-length utterances, including getting meals, lodging, transportation, and receiving simple instructions and routine commands. They will be able to ask and answer questions, initiate, and respond to simple statements and maintain face-to-face conversations. They will perform such tasks as introducing themselves, ordering a meal, asking directions, and making purchases.
Mandarin Chinese IV (NCAA Approved) Course No: 629EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in 628EL By the end of this course, students will gain listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to attain an intermediate-mid to high level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. They will be able to understand longer utterances from the sentence to passage level, including topics dealing with dating, housing, sports, and travel. They will be able to ask and answer questions, initiate and respond to longer utterances and maintain long-term face-to-face conversations. Students will perform extended phone conversations, make comparisons about Chinese and North American pastimes, and plan and prepare travel itineraries.
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Spanish I (NCAA Approved) Course No: 630EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This course is designed to cover the first four chapters in the textbook, Qué Chevere by EMC Publishing. Students will learn and practice the sounds of the Spanish language through oral repetition. They will also learn vocabulary that deals with specific topics, as well as basic grammatical concepts. Students must be active participants in all classroom activities in order to acquire verbal skills in the target language. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will be implemented with a stronger emphasis on the oral and listening aspects of the language. Some cultural practices of the Hispanic world will be explored through readings and discussions. A variety of assessment tools will be implemented. They may include video projects, compositions, skits, posters, and oral conversations.
Spanish II (NCAA Approved) Course No: 631EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: 630EL This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the Spanish I course covering chapters five through eight in Qué Chevere by EMC Publishing. Students will be required to apply previously learned grammatical concepts in combination with old and new vocabulary to express themselves in oral and written forms. Students will also learn how to properly implement more complex grammatical concepts. Once again, all four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be implemented. Video projects, skits, compositions, posters, and conversations may be used as assessment tools along with more traditional methods.
Spanish III (NCAA Approved) Course No: 632EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of B- or higher in 631EL This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the Spanish II (631) course. The course uses Qué Chevere as its basic text. Students will expand their vocabulary and ability to communicate by being subjected to classroom directions given mostly in Spanish. They will also be required to speak in Spanish. Students will show a deeper understanding of Spanish grammatical concepts by incorporating them correctly in oral and written forms. Video projects, skits, compositions, computer projects, and conversations will be used as assessment tools along with more traditional methods.
Spanish IV (NCAA Approved) Course No: 633EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in 632EL This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the Spanish III (632) course. The course uses Qué Chevere as its basic text. Students will tackle complex grammatical concepts including the use of the Spanish subjunctive. They will be required to improve their oral communication skills by conversing regularly with peers and instructors in the target language. Video projects, skits, audio recording, compositions and conversations will be used as assessment tools along with more traditional methods.
Spanish V (NCAA Approved) Course No: 634EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in 633EL This course is designed for students that have successfully completed the Spanish IV (633) course. The course uses Qué Chevere as its basic text along with many teacher created materials. Spanish will be used whenever possible for all classroom interactions, with the exception of grammatical explanations. Video projects, skits, audio recording, compositions, and conversations will be used as assessment tools along with more traditional methods.
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Music Education:
Concert Choir Course No: 640EL Credit: 0.3 Course Wt: 1.0 Concert Choir is designed to provide singers with a great variety of performance options and styles; techniques for singing and life-long appreciation of music and performance. Concerts are held several times a year and special engagements are programmed. Students study vocal techniques, sight reading and choral style. Performance attendance is expected of all members. (Class meets all year, three times per week.)
Vocal Repertoire Course No: 641EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 The focus of the course is on training the individual’s singing voice through frequent performance and evaluation by the class and instructor. The course aims are to develop correct breathing, tone quality, resonance, placement, diction, stage presence and interpretation through a wide variety of solo literature.
Music Theory and Skills Course No: 642EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.05 This course is designed primarily, but not exclusively, for the student considering further study in music. The student becomes more proficient in listening to, performing and writing music through a study of melody, rhythm, harmony, form and style. Activities include dictation (writing what one hears), ear training, sight-singing, melodic and harmonic analysis, harmonization and original composition.
Musical Theater Course No: 644EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Designed for students with an interest in Musical Theater, this course will deal with learning and applying the fundamentals of acting and staging to scenes from various shows. The students will also be introduced to the development of the American Musical Theater, set building, directing, auditioning, and voice projection. Students will view live and taped musicals, analyze them and critique. Students will create their own mini-musical and perform it for the elementary students.
Applied Ensemble/Beginner Guitar Course No: 645EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Note: It is preferred that all students registering for this course be at a beginner level Experience in reading music is helpful but not necessary. The school district will supply in-school guitars for the class. It is helpful, but not mandatory, for the student to have a practice guitar for home purposes. Only acoustic guitars will be used for this course, no electronic equipment. Subjects covered will be holding the guitar and tuning it, chords and strumming patterns, melody and note reading, scales, tablature, bar chords and bass lines. Students will be given the opportunity to perform by themselves and in small ensembles. This class is designed for the beginner.
Musicianship Course No: 648EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 This course develops ear-training skills by way of sight-singing, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, interval training and beginning harmonization at the keyboard. This course is open to instrumentalists, vocalists and any student wishing to become a better musician. Students enrolling in this class must have basic music theory skills (ex., note values, note names of bass and treble clefs), and be able to sing a major scale.
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Concert Band Course No: 650EL Credit: 0.2 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: Able to perform high school level music Membership is by audition when the student first enrolls in the high school program. Continued membership will be determined by successful participation. The band participates in several concerts per year, and attendance at all performances is a requirement for all members. Students will explore and master both individual and ensemble performance skills through performance of music of various time periods, composers and styles. (Class meets all year, two times per week.)
Orchestra Course No: 651EL Credit: 0.3 Course Wt: 1.0 Prerequisite: Able to perform high school level music Orchestra is designed to provide capable string players the opportunity to rehearse and perform a variety of musical styles including classical, folk and contemporary literature. The high school orchestral experience will be unique in that winds and percussion are added once a week to create a full orchestra. Winds and percussion will be hand selected by the orchestra director each September but these students will not receive grades/credit. Concerts are held several times a year with required attendance for both rehearsals and performances. Students explore and master individual and ensemble performance skills. (Class meets all year, three times per week.)
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Health/Physical Education Course No: 710HP Credit: 0.5 Course Wt: 1.0 Note: Requirement for grade 9 Students in this required co-ed course will participate in both health and physical education in an every- other-day rotation. In the physical education portion of class, students will have units in tennis and weight training. In the health portion of class, students will explore how health issues affect their bodies and their minds through units in physical, mental, and emotional health. They will also explore how topics, covered in both health and physical education, are important to their overall wellness.
Health/Physical Education Course No: 715HP Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Note: Requirement for grade 10 Students in this required co-ed course will participate in both health and physical education. They will engage in experiential challenge activities and the elements on the L-S low challenge course. Units in tobacco, alcohol, sexuality, communicable diseases (AIDS/HIV/STDs), drug use and CPR/basic first aid will be covered during the health portion of the course. In the physical education portion, units in weight training, volleyball and aerobic fitness will be taught.
Fitness and Recreational Activities Course No: 730EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Note: Grades 11 and 12 This is a core course that will fulfill the required physical education credit for grades 11 and 12. Students selecting this co-ed course will be exploring recreational and fitness activities through units in Pioneer Challenge, geocaching/walking/jogging, archery, bowling, table tennis, Frisbee, dance, weight training, Pickleball, self-defense, FitnessGram fitness testing and other fitness activities. The course emphasis will be on understanding how to safely participate in the activities and to help develop leadership qualities and interpersonal skills.
Lifetime Team and Individual Sports Course No: 731EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Note: Grades 11 and 12 This is a core course that will fulfill the required physical education credit for grades 11 and 12. Students selecting this co-ed course will be exploring sport activities through units in tennis, golf, racquetball, slow pitch softball, volleyball, flag football, and basketball, along with supplemental games. The course emphasis will be on safe play, skill development, and knowledge, and can accommodate varying ability levels.
Personal Fitness and Weight Training Course No: 732EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Note: Grades 11 and 12 This is a core course that will fulfill the required physical education credit for grades 11 and 12. Students electing this co-ed course will be exploring personal fitness concepts and weight training activities through the five components of physical fitness: muscle strength and endurance, aerobic fitness, flexibility and body composition. Students will be utilizing the fitness center three days per week to develop and implement their own personal fitness program. The course emphasis will be on improving the individual’s physical fitness through varied types of resistance exercises and training principles.
Adaptive Physical Education Course No: 750EL Credit: 1 Course Wt: 1.0 Students who are physically unable to participate fully in regularly scheduled physical education classes will be referred by a physician and/or the physical education staff to receive individualized instruction through an adapted program.
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Administrative Procedure 3501
LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Lampeter, Pennsylvania 17537
FACILITY USE - FEE SCHEDULE
Use of all facilities and grounds must be requested through the Student Accounting Office, which will be responsible to make all arrangements for use. An Application for Facility Rental form must be signed by the requestor and approved by the Board of School Directors prior to the date of use. This fee schedule has been adopted by the School Board. These fees will be reviewed from time to time and revised, if necessary, to be utilized when assessing fees for the use of district facilities and grounds:
Facility/Grounds A B C High School Auditorium - Performance 0 1,000 1,800 Auditorium - Rehearsal 0 500 900 Gymnasium - Auxiliary 0 50 300 Gymnasium - Auxiliary with Showers 0 75 350 Fieldhouses 0 35 190 Cafeteria 0 75 350 Cafeteria with Kitchen 0 100 400 Classrooms 0 25 130 Middle School Gymnasium 0 100 600 Gymnasium with Showers 0 125 650 Auxiliary Gymnasium 0 50 300 Cafeteria 0 75 350 Cafeteria with Kitchen 0 100 400 Classrooms 0 25 130 Large Group Room 0 50 300 Elementary Hans Herr Gymnasium 0 50 300 Gymnasium with Showers 0 75 350 Cafeteria 0 75 350 Cafeteria with Kitchen 0 100 400 Classrooms 0 25 130 Lampeter Gymnasium 0 50 300 Cafeteria 0 75 350 Cafeteria with Kitchen 0 100 400 Classrooms 0 25 130 Walnut Run 0 50 750 Grounds Varsity Baseball Stadium 0 100 300 Other Fields and Tennis Courts 0 30 90 Ropes Course Half Day 8 to 15 Participants 100 15 to 25 Participants 160 (Includes 2 Facilitators) Full Day 8 to 15 Participants 190 15 to 25 Participants 310 (Includes 2 Facilitators)
Facility/Grounds (continued) A B C
An annual fee (July 1 through June 30) of stated rate times 10 would apply for requests requiring 10 or more usages for Category B (with the exception of the synthetic turf fields).
The Lampeter-Strasburg High School Competition Gymnasium and the District track and field hockey fields are not available for rental.
Synthetic Turf Fields – Hourly Rates A 50% discount on rental fees for Category B groups would apply for requests AFTER ten (10) hours of annual usage (July 1 through June 30). Field 1 (Multipurpose Stadium) 0 $140/hr.* $140/hr.* Field 2 (Multipurpose Field) 0 $140/hr.* $140/hr.* *A custodial fee of $20 per hour is required for hourly rentals of the synthetic turf fields.
Field lights are billed at $25 per hour in addition to the rental fee.
Labor and materials provided by the School District for specific facility or grounds requests will be billed to the requesting group regardless of the category designation.
Approved by Board of School Directors 05/21/18 Supersedes Procedures dated 04/16/12 and 06/25/09 Policy 4116.55 & 5131.15
LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Lampeter, Pennsylvania 17537
HARASSMENT/DISCRIMINATION/HAZING/BULLYING/CYBER BULLYING
The Board of the Lampeter-Strasburg School District is committed to providing a safe, positive learning climate for employees and students. It is the policy of the School District to maintain an employment environment and an educational environment in which harassment, discrimination, hazing, bullying, and cyber bullying in any form are not tolerated.
A. DEFINITIONS
Bullying is unwelcome verbal, written, or physical conduct directed at another member of the school community that has the intent or effect of:
1. Resulting in physical, emotional, or mental harm;
2. Damaging, extorting, or taking personal property without authorization;
3. Creating a reasonable fear of physical, emotional, or mental harm;
4. Creating a reasonable fear of damage to or loss of personal property; or
5. Creating an intimidating or hostile environment that interferes with the educational process.
Cyber bullying includes, but is not limited to, the following misuses of technology: harassing, teasing, intimidating, threatening, or terrorizing another member of the school community by sending or posting inappropriate or derogatory e-mail messages, instant messages, text messages, digital pictures or images, or Web site posting (including blogs). All forms of cyber bullying are unacceptable and, to the extent that such actions are disruptive of the educational process, offenders shall be subject to appropriate discipline.
Discrimination means unfavorable or differential treatment based on a person’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.
Harassment is conduct that intentionally causes alarm to, or seriously annoys, another person and which serves no legitimate purpose, including criminal harassment and stalking as defined by the Pennsylvania Criminal Code. Harassment includes verbal, written, graphic, or physical conduct relating to an individual’s race, color, nationality origin/ethnicity, gender, age, handicap/disability, sexual orientation or religion, when such conduct:
1. Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it affects an individual’s ability to work or to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity or creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive working or educational environment.
2. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual’s employment or academic performance.
3. Otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment or learning opportunities.
4. Creates a substantial disruption or the reasonable apprehension of a substantial disruption of the educational environment.
Harassment also includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature when:
1. Acceptance of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature is a term or condition of an individual's continued employment.
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting the individual.
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an employee's ability to work or a student’s opportunity to learn or which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment.
4. Such conduct deprives an employee or student of benefits or services.
5. Such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the employee’s or student’s performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or educational environment.
Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to, sexual flirtations, advances, touching or propositions; verbal abuse of a sexual nature; graphic or suggestive comments about an individual's dress or body; sexually degrading words used to describe an individual; jokes, pin-ups, calendars, objects, graffiti, vulgar statements, abusive sexual conduct, or any conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an employee's ability to work, a student’s ability to learn, or which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment.
Harassment Compliance Official: The person designated by the School District’s Superintendent to coordinate and oversee implementation of this Policy. If he/she is not available or is the alleged harasser, the School District’s Superintendent shall be the Harassment Compliance Official.
Hazing is conduct which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of another person or which willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, any group or organization. Hazing includes any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug, or other substance, or any other forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health and safety of the individual, and shall include any activity which would subject the individual to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced conduct which could result in extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual, or any willful destruction or removal of public or private property.
The terms “bullying”, “cyber bullying”, “discrimination”, “harassment”, and “hazing” shall not be interpreted to infringe upon an individual’s right to engage in legally protected speech or conduct.
B. STATEMENT OF POLICY
All forms of bullying, cyber bullying, discrimination, hazing, and harassment are hereby prohibited. Anyone who engages in any of the aforementioned “prohibited behavior” in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate discipline.
1. The Harassment Compliance Official is the school official designated to receive bullying, cyber bullying, hazing, discrimination, and harassment complaints.
2. Any person who believes he/she has been subjected to bullying, cyber bullying, hazing, discrimination, or harassment shall promptly report such behavior to the Harassment Compliance Official. If the Harassment Compliance Official is the subject of the complaint or is otherwise unavailable, the complainant shall report the complaint directly to the Superintendent or, if the Superintendent is not available, to the person who is responsible for the Superintendent’s functions.
3. Complaints of harassment shall be investigated promptly, and corrective action shall be taken when allegations are substantiated. Confidentiality of all parties shall be maintained, consistent with the School District’s legal and investigative obligations. No reprisals or retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith reports of harassment.
4. Each employee and student shall be responsible to maintain a working and educational environment which is free from all forms of bullying, cyber bullying, discrimination, hazing, and harassment. Any employee who hears, observes, or otherwise becomes aware of any of the aforementioned prohibited behavior, or who reasonably believes that such behavior has occurred, shall immediately report the matter to the Harassment Compliance Official. Any student who believes that prohibited behavior has occurred shall immediately inform the student’s teacher (or the building principal if the teacher is unavailable or is the alleged violator) and the Harassment Compliance Official.
5. If a student reports to his/her parent or guardian that the student has been the target of prohibited behavior, the parent or guardian shall immediately inform the Harassment Compliance Official.
C. DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that this policy is reviewed annually with employees, students, parents, independent contractors, and volunteers by means of one or more of the following:
1. Distribution of a copy of this policy; 2. Publication in handbooks; 3. Training session(s); 4. Posting of notices/signs; and 5. Other means as determined by the Superintendent.
The Superintendent or designee, in cooperation with other appropriate administrators, shall review this policy every three (3) years and recommend necessary revisions to the Board of School Directors.
This policy shall be accessible in every classroom. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location where such notices are typically posted.
D. HARASSMENT OF EMPLOYEE
When an employee believes that he/she is being or has been subjected to harassment, the employee should immediately inform the harasser that his/her behavior is unwelcome, offensive, and inappropriate. In addition, the employee shall immediately inform the Harassment Compliance Official.
E. DISCIPLINE
1. A substantiated charge of violation of this policy against a School District employee shall subject such employee to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. If it is concluded that a student has engaged in conduct which violates this policy, such student shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion from school. 2. If it is concluded that an employee or a student has falsely accused another member of the school community of violating this policy, such employee or student shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or suspension or expulsion from school.
F. PROCEDURE AND APPEALS
The following procedures shall be followed for reporting and investigation of harassment, and for appeals.
1. Harassment of Employee
(a) Complaint Procedure
(i) An employee shall report a violation of this policy, orally or in writing, to the Harassment Compliance Official, who shall inform the employee of his/her rights and of the complaint process.
(ii) The Harassment Compliance Official shall notify the Superintendent of the complaint and shall conduct an impartial, thorough investigation of the alleged violation. Confidentiality shall be maintained consistent with the School District’s legal and investigative obligations.
(iii) The investigation may consist of personal interviews with the complainant, the alleged violator and any other individuals who may have knowledge of the alleged incident(s) or circumstances giving rise to the complaint. In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes a violation of this policy, the Harassment Compliance Official should consider all surrounding circumstances, including any relevant documents, the nature of the behavior, the age and sex of the persons involved, past incidents or past or continuing patterns of behavior, the relationships between the parties involved and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. Whether a particular action or incident constitutes a violation of this policy requires a determination based on all the facts and surrounding circumstances.
(iv) Upon receipt of a report of a violation of this policy, the School District may take immediate steps, at its discretion, to protect the complainant, alleged violator, witnesses, and school employees pending completion of an investigation of the alleged violation and may make any appropriate referrals for assistance, including, but not limited to, counseling, rape crisis intervention, notification of police, etc. The investigation will be completed as soon as practicable and, unless there are exceptional circumstances, within ten (10) days from the complaint or report. The Harassment Compliance Official shall make a written report to the Superintendent upon completion of the investigation. The report shall include a determination as to whether the allegations have been substantiated as factual and whether they appear to be violations of this policy.
(v) Following the investigation, the Harassment Compliance Official shall prepare a written report summarizing the investigation and recommending disposition of the complaint, including what action, if any is required. The School District shall take appropriate action in all cases where the Harassment Compliance Official concludes that this policy has been violated. Any person who is determined to have violated this policy shall be subject to disciplinary and other actions, including, but not limited to, warning, exclusion, suspension, expulsion, transfer, termination, discharge or any other remedial action, including, but not limited to, training, education, or counseling.
(vi) The Harassment Compliance Official shall maintain the written report of the investigation and results in his/her office. In the case of an investigation conducted by the School District, the Superintendent shall receive a confidential summary of the investigation and its results. If the Harassment Compliance Official concludes that the policy has been violated by a professional educator or administrator, a report of the findings shall be filed in the employee’s personnel file. The complainant and the alleged violator shall be informed of the results of the investigation, including whether the allegations were found to be factual, whether there was a violation of the policy, and whether disciplinary action was or will be taken.
(b) Appeal Procedure
(i) If the complainant or accused is not satisfied with the outcome of the initial investigation, he/she may file a written appeal to the Superintendent or, if the Superintendent is not available, to the person who is responsible for the Superintendent’s functions.
(ii) The Superintendent shall review the initial investigation and report and may also conduct an independent investigation. He/she shall prepare a written response to the appeal. Copies of the response shall be provided to the complainant, the accused and others directly involved, as appropriate.
2. Harassment of Student
(a) Informal Procedure
It may be possible to resolve a complaint through a voluntary conversation between the complaining student and the alleged violator which is facilitated by the Harassment Compliance Official. If the complaining student or alleged violator is a student under the age of 18, the Harassment Compliance Official shall notify the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) unless the Harassment Compliance Official, after consultation with the Superintendent, determines that such notice is not in the best interest of the student. The results of an informal resolution shall be reported to the Superintendent. In the event of not utilizing the informal procedure, or if the informal procedure is unsuccessful, any person may proceed to the formal procedure.
Any complaint against a school employee (and any complaint involving another student which is not resolved through the informal procedure) shall be handled through the formal procedure.
(b) Formal Procedure
(i) The Harassment Compliance Official shall complete a complaint form based on the written or verbal allegations of the student alleging violation of this policy. This complaint form shall be kept in a centralized and secure location.
(ii) If a student under 18 years of age is involved, his/her parents shall be notified immediately unless the Harassment Compliance Official, after consultation with the Superintendent, determines that such notice is not in the best interest of the student.
(iii) Unless there are exceptional circumstances, an investigation shall be completed by the Harassment Compliance Official within ten (10) days from the date of the complaint or report.
(A) The investigation may consist of personal interviews with the complainant, the alleged violator and any other individuals who may have knowledge of the alleged incident(s) or circumstances giving rise to the complaint. In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes a violation of this policy, the Harassment Compliance Official should consider all surrounding circumstances, including any relevant documents, the nature of the behavior, the age and personal characteristics of the persons involved, past incidents or past or continuing patterns of behavior, the relationships between the parties involved and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. Whether a particular action or incident constitutes a violation of this policy requires a determination based on all the facts and surrounding circumstances.
(B) Upon receipt of a reported violation of this policy, the School District may take immediate steps, at its discretion, to protect the complainant, alleged violator, witnesses, and school employees pending completion of an investigation of the alleged violation and may make any appropriate referrals for assistance, including, but not limited to, counseling, rape crisis intervention, notification of police, etc. The investigation will be completed as soon as practicable, and unless there are exceptional circumstances, within ten (10) days from the complaint or report. The Harassment Compliance Official shall make a written report to the Superintendent upon completion of the investigation. The report shall include a determination as to whether the allegations have been substantiated as factual and whether they appear to be violations of this policy.
(C) Following the investigation, the Harassment Compliance Official shall recommend to the Superintendent what action, if any, is required. The School District shall take appropriate action in all cases where the Harassment Compliance Official concludes that this policy has been violated. Any person who is determined to have violated this policy shall be subject to disciplinary and other actions, including, but not limited to, warning, exclusion, suspension, expulsion, transfer, termination, discharge or any other remedial action, including, but not limited to, training, education, or counseling.
(D) The Harassment Compliance Official shall maintain the written report of the investigation and results in his/her office. In the case of an investigation conducted by the School District, the Superintendent shall receive a confidential summary of the investigation and its results. If the Harassment Compliance Official concludes that the policy has been violated by a professional educator or administrator, a report of the findings shall be filed in the employee’s personnel file. The complainant and the alleged violator shall be informed of the results of the investigation, including whether the allegations were found to be factual, whether there was a violation of the policy, and whether disciplinary action was or will be taken.
Approved by Board of School Directors 12/07/15 Supersedes Policies Dated 11/07/05, 03/06/06, 02/02/09, and 01/07/13 Policy _____
LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Lampeter, Pennsylvania 17537
TERRORISTIC THREATS
Purpose
The Board recognizes the danger that terroristic threats by students present to the safety and welfare of district students, staff and community. The Board acknowledges the need for an immediate and effective response to a situation involving such a threat.
Definitions
Communicate - shall mean to convey in person or by written or electronic means, including telephone, electronic mail, Internet, facsimile, telex and similar transmissions.
Terroristic Threat - shall mean a threat communicated either directly or indirectly: (a) to commit any crime of violence with the intent to terrorize another; (b) to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly or facility of public transportation; or (c) to otherwise cause serious public inconvenience, or cause terror or serious public inconvenience with reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience.
Authority
The Board prohibits any district student from communicating terroristic threats directed at any student, employee, Board member, community member or property owned, leased or being used by the district.
In the case of a student with a disability, including a student for whom an evaluation is pending, the district shall take all steps required to comply with state and federal laws and regulations, the procedures set forth in the memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement and Board policies.
If a student is expelled for making terroristic threats, the Board may require, prior to readmission, that the student provide competent and credible evidence that the student does not pose a risk of harm to others.
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall react promptly to information and knowledge concerning a possible or actual terroristic threat. Such action shall be in compliance with state law and regulations and with the procedures set forth in the memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement officials and the district’s emergency preparedness plan.
Guidelines
Staff members and students shall be made aware of their responsibility for informing the building principal regarding any information or knowledge relevant to a possible or actual terroristic threat.
The building principal shall immediately inform the Superintendent after receiving a report of such a threat.
The Superintendent or designee may report incidents involving terroristic threats on school property, at any school-sponsored activity or on a conveyance providing transportation to or from a school or school- sponsored activity to the local police department that has jurisdiction over the school’s property, in accordance with state law and regulations, the procedures set forth in the memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement and Board policies. The Superintendent or designee shall notify the parent/guardian of any student directly involved in an incident involving a terroristic threat as a victim or suspect immediately, as soon as practicable. The Superintendent or designee shall inform the parent/guardian whether or not the local police department that has jurisdiction over the school property has been or may be notified of the incident. The Superintendent or designee shall document attempts made to reach the parent/guardian.
In accordance with state law, the Superintendent shall annually, by July 31, report all incidents of terroristic threats to the Office for Safe Schools on the required form.
Approved by Board of School Directors __/__/__ 301 Creating a Position
Authority
Positions for administrative, professional and support employees shall be established by the Board in order to provide the effective leadership and management necessary to operate district schools and to provide quality educational programs and services, consistent with the needs of the schools and the resources of the community.
The need for creating positions shall be determined by the Board, based on the recommendation of the Superintendent. The Board reserves for itself the final determination of the number and type of staff positions deemed necessary for effective management of the district and operation of the schools.[1][2][3][4]
The initial salary or salary range for a new position shall be determined by the Board when creating the position, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and supporting documentation.[5]
In the exercise of its authority to create a new position, the Board shall give primary consideration to the following:
1. Effective management of district programs. 2. Number of students enrolled. 3. Special needs of students. 4. Operational needs of the district. 5. Financial resources of the school community.
The Superintendent shall be responsible for recommending a new or additional administrative, professional or support position.
Delegation of Responsibility
Recommendations for a new or additional position shall include:
1. Job description clearly stating the duties for which the position was created.
2. Title that conforms with the appropriate certificate if certification is required.
3. Supporting data and other rationale relevant to the recommendation.
The Board may, through the Superintendent, seek the advice of administrative staff when creating a new position or increasing the number of employees in existing positions.
The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible to maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date job description for all positions in the district. Job descriptions shall be prepared in accordance with relevant federal and state laws and regulations.[6] 302 – Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
Purpose
The Board places the primary responsibility and authority for the administration of the district in the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Therefore, selection of a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent is critical to the effective leadership and management of the district.[1]
Authority
During the last year of the Superintendent’s term or any other time the position of Superintendent becomes vacant, the Board shall meet to appoint, by a majority vote of all members of the Board, a properly qualified district Superintendent. The appointed Superintendent shall enter into a written contract with the Board for a term of three (3) to five (5) years.[2][3][4]
{X} An Assistant Superintendent shall be appointed by a majority vote of all members of the Board upon nomination of the Superintendent. An Assistant Superintendent may serve through the term of the Superintendent or enter into a contract for a term of three (3) to five (5) years.[2][3][5][6]
At a public Board meeting occurring at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date of the Superintendent’s or an Assistant Superintendent’s term of office, the Board meeting agenda shall include an item requiring affirmative action by five (5) or more Board members to notify the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent that the Board intends to retain him/her or that other candidates will be considered for the office. If the Board fails to take such action, the term of office which the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent is serving shall be extended one (1) time for a one-year period. Prior to the end of the one-year extension, the Board shall take action necessary to retain the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. If no action is taken prior to the conclusion of the one-year extension, the term of office for the current Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent shall terminate.[4][6]
Anytime the Board votes to retain a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, the Superintendent may be retained for a term of three (3) to five (5) years, and the Assistant Superintendent may be retained for a term of three (3) to five (5) years or for a term extending through the term of the Superintendent.[4][6]
Whenever the Board finds it impossible or impractical to immediately fill a vacancy in the office of Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, the Board may appoint an acting Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent to serve not longer than one (1) year from the time of appointment.[7]
{ } In the event the Board appoints an acting Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, the Board shall approve and document the recruitment and assessment procedures to be used to permanently fill such vacancy in accordance with Board policy.
Guidelines
Recruitment and Assessment of Candidates
The Board shall actively seek candidates who meet the qualifications and requirements for the position of Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent. It may be aided in this task by
{X} a committee of Board members and/or
{X} the services of professional consultants.
{X} the counsel of the retiring Superintendent. When undertaking a search to fill the position of Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, recruitment procedures shall be prepared and may include the following:
{X} Preparation of a job description for the position, written in accordance with the requirements of federal and state laws and regulations.[8]
{X} Preparation of written qualifications, in addition to applicable state requirements, for all applicants.[9][10][11][12][13]
{X} Preparation of informative materials describing the school district, the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent position, and the district’s educational goals.
{X} Opportunity for selected applicants to visit the district schools, meet with internal staff and external stakeholders at the Board’s invitation.
Recruitment, screening and evaluation of candidates shall be conducted in accordance with Board policy, Board established leadership criteria and state and federal law.[8]
The Board shall determine prior to interviewing finalists which expenses associated with such interviews will be reimbursed by the school district.
A candidate's misstatement of fact material regarding the candidate’s qualifications for employment or determination of salary shall constitute grounds for revocation of any offer of employment dismissal by the Board.
Pre-Employment Requirements
The district shall conduct an employment history review in compliance with state law prior to issuing an offer of employment to a candidate. Failure to accurately report required information shall subject the candidate to discipline up to, and including, denial of employment, revocation of an offer of employment, or termination if already hired, and may subject the candidate to civil and criminal penalties. The district may use the information for the purpose of evaluating an applicant’s fitness to be hired or for continued employment and may report the information as permitted by law.[14]
A candidate shall not be employed until the individual has complied with the mandatory background check requirements for criminal history and child abuse and the district has evaluated the results of that screening process.[15][16]
Each candidate shall report, on the designated form, all arrests and convictions as specified on the form. Candidates shall likewise report arrests and/or convictions that occur subsequent to initially submitting the form. Failure to accurately report such arrests and convictions may subject the individual to denial of employment, termination if already hired, and/or criminal prosecution.[16]
Before entering the duties of the office, the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent shall take and subscribe to the oath of office prescribed by law.[17]
After receiving a conditional offer of employment but prior to beginning employment, the candidate shall undergo medical examinations, as required by law and as the Board may require.[18]
{ } at Board expense.
{X} at the candidate’s expense. Employment Contracts
An individual shall not be employed as Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent unless s/he has signed an employment contract expressly stating the terms and conditions of employment. The written contract shall:[4]
1. Contain the mutual and complete agreement between the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent and the Board with respect to the terms and conditions of employment.
2. Consistent with state statutory and regulatory requirements, specify the duties, responsibilities, job description and performance expectations, including performance standards and assessments as required by law.[19][20][21][22][23]
3. Incorporate all provisions relating to compensation and benefits to be paid to or on behalf of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.[6][24]
4. Specify the term of employment and state that the contract shall terminate immediately, except as otherwise provided by law, upon the expiration of the term unless the contract is allowed to extend automatically as required by law.[4]
5. Specify the termination, buyout and severance provisions, including all postemployment compensation and the period of time in which the compensation shall be provided. Termination, buyout and severance provisions may not be modified during the course of the contract or in the event a contract is terminated prematurely.
6. Contain provisions relating to outside work that may be performed, if any.[25][26]
7. State that any modification to the contract must be in writing.
8. State that the contract shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth.
9. Limit compensation for unused sick leave in employment contracts for Superintendents and/or Assistant Superintendents who have no prior experience as a district Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent to the maximum compensation for unused sick leave under the school district’s administrative compensation plan in effect at the time of the contract.
10. Limit transferred sick leave from previous employment to not more than thirty (30) days for Superintendents and/or Assistant Superintendents who have no prior experience as a district Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
11. Specify postretirement benefits and the period of time in which the benefits shall be provided.
Removal/Severance
A Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent may be removed from office and have their contracts terminated, after a hearing, by a majority vote of all members of the Board and in accordance with law. The Board shall publicly disclose at the next regularly scheduled meeting the removal from office of a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.[27][28]
Any negotiated severance of employment prior to the end of the term of the Superintendent’s or Assistant Superintendent’s specified contract term shall be limited to either:[4]
1. The equivalent of one (1) year’s compensation and benefits due under the contract, if the severance agreement takes effect two (2) or more years prior to the end of the contract term; or 2. The equivalent of one-half (1/2) of the total compensation and benefits due under the contract for the remainder of the term, if the severance agreement takes effect less than two (2) years prior to the end of the contract term.
PSBA Revision 11/17 © 2017 PSBA 304 Employment of District Staff
Authority
The Board places substantial responsibility for the effective management and operation of district schools and the quality of the educational program with its administrative, professional and support employees.
The Board shall, by a majority vote of all members, approve the employment; set the compensation; and establish the term of employment for each administrative, professional and support employee employed by the district.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Approval shall normally be given to the candidates for employment recommended by the Superintendent.
No teacher shall be employed who is related to any member of the Board, as defined in law, unless such teacher receives the affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the Board other than the member related to the applicant, who shall not vote.[9]
The Board authorizes the use of professional and support employees prior to Board approval when necessary to maintain continuity of the educational program and services. Retroactive employment shall be recommended to the Board at the next regular Board meeting.
The district shall use the Standard Application for Teaching Positions but may also establish and implement additional application requirements for professional employees.[10]
An employee's misstatement of fact material to qualifications for employment or determination of salary shall constitute grounds for dismissal by the Board.
Pre-Employment Requirements
The district shall conduct an employment history review in compliance with state law prior to issuing an offer of employment to a candidate. Failure to accurately report required information shall subject the candidate to discipline up to, and including, denial of employment, revocation of an offer of employment, or termination if already hired, and may subject the candidate to civil and criminal penalties. The district may use the information for the purpose of evaluating an applicant’s fitness to be hired or for continued employment and may report the information as permitted by law.[11]
A candidate shall not be employed until s/he has complied with the mandatory background check requirements for criminal history and child abuse and the district has evaluated the results of that screening process.[12][13]
Each candidate shall report, on the designated form, arrests and convictions as specified on the form. Candidates shall likewise report arrests and convictions that occur subsequent to initially submitting the form. Failure to accurately report such arrests and convictions may subject the individual to denial of employment, termination if already hired, and/or criminal prosecution.[12]
A candidate for employment in the district shall not receive a recommendation for employment without evidence of his/her certification when such certification is required.[14][15][16][17]
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations for employment of staff, in accordance with Board policy and state and federal laws and regulations.[18]
Staff vacancies that represent opportunities for professional advancement or diversification shall be made known to district employees so they may apply for such positions. The Superintendent or designee may apply necessary screening procedures to determine a candidate's ability to perform the job functions of the position for which a candidate is being considered.[19]
The Superintendent or designee shall seek recommendations from former employers and others in assessing the candidate's qualifications. Such recommendations and references shall be retained confidentially and for official use only.
Each certificated administrative and professional employee employed by the district shall be responsible for maintaining a valid certificate when such certificate is required by law.[14][15][17]
Title I Requirements
All elementary, middle and secondary teachers employed by the district who teach core academic subjects shall be highly qualified, as defined by federal law and state regulations.[20][21][22][23]
The principal of a school providing Title I programs to students shall annually attest that professional staff teaching in such programs are highly qualified and paraprofessionals providing instructional support in such programs meet required qualification, in accordance with federal law and state regulations. The written certifications shall be maintained in the district office and the school office and shall be available to the public, upon request.[21][24][22][23]
All paraprofessionals providing instructional support in a program supported by Title I funds shall have a secondary school diploma or a recognized equivalent and one (1) of the following:[20][24][22]
1. At least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher learning.
2. Associate’s or higher degree.
3. Evidence of meeting a rigorous standard of quality through a state or local assessment.
Title I paraprofessionals who solely coordinate parental involvement activities or act as translators are exempt from the above qualifications.
Special Education Paraprofessionals
All instructional paraprofessionals hired by the district, who work under the direction of a certificated staff member to support and assist in providing instructional programs and services to students with disabilities or eligible students, shall have a secondary school diploma and one (1) of the following:[25][26]
1. At least two (2) years of postsecondary study.
2. Associate’s or higher degree.
3. Evidence of meeting a rigorous standard of quality through a state or local assessment.
Instructional paraprofessionals shall provide evidence of twenty (20) hours of staff development activities related to their assignment each school year.[25]
Personal Care Assistants
A personal care assistant provides one-to-one support and assistance to a student, including support and assistance in the use of medical equipment.[25]
Personal care assistants shall provide evidence of twenty (20) hours of staff development activities related to their assignment each school year. The twenty (20) hours of training may include training required by the School-Based Access Program.
Educational Interpreters
An educational interpreter is an individual who provides students who are deaf or hard of hearing with interpreting or transliterating services in an educational setting. To serve as an educational interpreter, an individual shall meet the qualifications set forth in law and regulations.[25]
305 Employment of Substitutes
Authority
Qualified and competent substitutes for professional and support employees shall be employed by the district in order to provide continuity in the educational programs, operations and services of the schools.
The Superintendent shall recommend to the Board the names of professional substitute teachers and other substitute employees and the positions in which they may substitute. Substitutes shall be approved at the beginning of the school term and updated periodically, as needed.[1][2][3][4]
Utilization of substitutes prior to approval by the Board is authorized when their use is required to maintain continuity in the educational program and services of the district and the candidate has satisfied legal pre-employment requirements. Retroactive approval shall be recommended to the Board at the next regular Board meeting.
A candidate’s misstatement of fact material to qualifications for employment or determination of salary shall constitute grounds for dismissal by the Board.
Pre-Employment Requirements
The district shall conduct an employment history review in compliance with state law prior to issuing an offer of substitute employment to a candidate. The employment history review shall remain valid as long as the substitute continues to be employed by the district or remains on the approved substitute list. Failure to accurately report required information shall subject the candidate to discipline up to, and including, denial of employment or termination if already hired, and may subject the candidate to civil and criminal penalties. The district may use the information for the purpose of evaluating an applicant’s fitness to be hired or for continued employment and may report the information as permitted by law.[5]
A candidate shall not be employed until the individual has complied with the mandatory background check requirements for criminal history and child abuse and the district has evaluated the results of that screening process.[6][7]
Each candidate shall report, on the designated form, arrests and convictions as specified on the form. Candidates shall likewise report arrests and/or convictions that occur subsequent to initially submitting the form. Failure to accurately report such arrests and convictions may subject the individual to denial of employment, termination if already hired, and/or criminal prosecution.[7]
A candidate for employment in the district shall not receive a recommendation for employment without evidence of his/her certification when such certification is required.[8][9][10][11]
Compensation
Substitutes shall be paid on a per diem basis at a rate set annually by the Board for the various classes of employees.[4]
When a substitute teacher assumes responsibilities for a professional employee on sabbatical, maternity, or other approved leave of absence, the rate of compensation shall be determined by written agreement between the full-time substitute professional employee and the Superintendent. No substitute is to be granted compensation in excess of the amount that would be paid a teacher with five (5) years experience and equivalent study beyond the provisional teaching certificate on the established salary schedule without prior Board approval.[4]
After a substitute professional employee has substituted for a period of twenty (20) consecutive school days for a teacher with a temporary illness, compensation paid to the substitute teacher shall be increased to the prorated salary of a beginning teacher at the bachelors level. Should the duration of the illness exceed forty-five (45) consecutive school days, the substitute teacher shall be considered as a full- time substitute with compensation determined by written agreement with the Superintendent. No substitute is to be granted compensation in excess of the amount that would be paid a teacher with five (5) years experience and equivalent study beyond the provisional teaching certificate on the established salary schedule without prior Board approval.[4]
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations regarding employment of substitutes.
The administration may seek recommendations from former employers and others to assess the candidate's qualifications. Such recommendations and references shall be retained confidentially and for official use only.
The Superintendent or designee shall recommend retention on the Board's approved substitute list only for those substitutes who have satisfactorily performed their duties.
306 Employment of Summer School Staff
Authority
The Board directs that qualified and competent professional and support employees be employed to provide the district’s summer school program.
When a summer school program is authorized by the Board, the Board, by majority vote of all members, shall approve the employment; set the compensation; and establish the period of employment for each individual employed in the district summer school program.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Approval shall normally be given to the candidates recommended by the responsible administrator and approved by the Superintendent.
An employee's misstatement of fact material to qualifications for employment or determination of salary shall constitute grounds for dismissal by the Board.
Pre-Employment Requirements
The district shall conduct an employment history review in compliance with state law prior to issuing an offer of employment to a candidate. Failure to accurately report required information shall subject the candidate to discipline up to, and including, denial of employment or termination if already hired, and may subject the candidate to civil and criminal penalties. The district may use the information for the purpose of evaluating an applicant’s fitness to be hired or for continued employment and may report the information as permitted by law.[7]
A candidate shall not be employed until the individual has complied with the mandatory background check requirements for criminal history and child abuse and the district has evaluated the results of that screening process.[8][9]
Each candidate shall report, on the designated form, arrests and convictions as specified on the form. Candidates shall likewise report arrests and/or convictions that occur subsequent to initially submitting the form. Failure to accurately report such arrests and convictions may subject the individual to denial of employment, termination if already hired, and/or criminal prosecution.[9]
A candidate for employment in the district shall not receive a recommendation for employment without evidence of his/her certification when such certification is required.[3][10][11][12]
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations or procedures to recruit, screen and recommend candidates for summer school employment. Only those candidates who are best qualified to perform the duties of the position, as determined by the administration, shall be recommended.
Vacancies for summer school employment shall be made known to district personnel so that they may apply for such positions.
Recommendations from former employers and others may be sought to assess the candidate's qualifications. Such recommendations and references shall be retained confidentially and for official use only. 307 Student Teachers/Interns
Authority
The Board encourages cooperation with colleges and universities within the state to assist in the training of student teachers and interns.
The Board establishes that district schools shall accept student teachers and interns from accredited institutions with which the district has a cooperative agreement approved by the Board.[1]
The Board directs that student teachers and interns shall not be accepted into district schools unless they have complied with the mandatory background check requirements for criminal history and child abuse and the district has evaluated the results of those screening processes.[2][3]
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible to assign student teachers and interns to the schools.
Recommendations for selection of cooperating teachers shall be made by the building principal, with the agreement of the college or university supervisor.
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure distribution of student teachers throughout the district so that no single group of students or teachers will be subject to excessive student teacher classroom hours.
Student teachers and interns shall comply with the health examination requirements of the state and Board policy applicable to district staff.[4][5][6][7][8]
While serving in district schools, student teachers and interns shall be responsible for their conduct to the supervising teacher/administrator and building principal.
Arrest or Conviction Reporting Requirements
Prior to being accepted into district schools, student teachers and interns shall report, on the designated form, arrests and convictions as specified on the form. Student teachers and interns shall likewise report arrests and/or convictions that occur subsequent to initially submitting the form.[2]
While serving in district schools, student teachers and interns shall use the designated form to report to the Superintendent or designee, within seventy-two (72) hours of the occurrence, an arrest or conviction required to be reported by law.[2]
While serving in district schools, a student teacher or intern shall be required to report to the Superintendent or designee, in writing, within seventy-two (72) hours of notification, that s/he has been listed as a perpetrator in the Statewide database, in accordance with the Child Protective Services Law.[9]
A student teacher or intern shall be required to submit a current criminal history background check report if the Superintendent or designee has a reasonable belief that the student teacher or intern was arrested or has been convicted of an offense required to be reported by law, and the student teacher or intern has not notified the Superintendent or designee.[2]
Failure to accurately report such arrests and convictions may subject the student teacher or intern to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the program and criminal prosecution.[2][9]
Guidelines
Observers
Student teachers, interns and faculty of other educational institutions shall be offered the opportunity to visit district schools and observe classes. Such observers must be treated as any other visitor and shall be under the direct supervision of the principal or designee.[10]
308 Employment Contract/Board Resolution
Authority
The Board has the authority under law to prescribe employment conditions for district personnel.[1][2][3][4][5]
For the mutual benefit and protection of the district and its employees, the Board directs that, as the policy of this school district:
1. Professional employees, as defined in the School Code, shall sign an employment contract upon employment, which shall continue in force unless terminated by the employee by written resignation presented sixty (60) days in advance or terminated by the Board in accordance with law. The contract shall specify those issues required by law.[6][5]
2. Temporary professional employees, upon attaining tenure status, shall sign a contract for professional employees.[7][8]
3. Noncertificated administrative and support employees shall be employed through a contract or Board resolution.[2][3]
The Board shall be notified promptly of any misunderstanding arising from the application of a given contract or resolution, or any error in salary paid to the employee.
Willful misrepresentation of facts material to employment and determination of salary shall be considered cause for dismissal of the employee.
309 Assignment and Transfer
Authority
The assignment and transfer of administrative, professional and support employees within the district shall be determined by the management, supervisory, instructional and operational needs of the schools and the school district.
The Board shall approve the initial assignment of all employees at the time of employment and when such assignments involve a transfer from one building or supervisor to another or involve a move to a position requiring a certificate or credentials other than those required for the employee's present position.[1][2]
Each applicant for transfer or reassignment shall be required to submit an official child abuse clearance statement unless the applicant is applying for a transfer from one position as a district employee to another position as a district employee and the applicant's official child abuse clearance statement is current.[3][4]
Each applicant for transfer or reassignment from a position without direct contact with students to a position with direct contact shall be required to submit criminal background checks as required by law. Such applicants shall report, on the designated form, arrests and convictions as specified on the form. Failure to accurately report such arrests and convictions may subject the individual to disciplinary action up to and including termination and criminal prosecution.[5][6]
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall provide a system of assignment or reassignment for district employees that includes consideration of requests for voluntary transfers.
The Superintendent, in considering any assignment or transfer, shall assure that low-income students and minority students are not taught at higher rates than other students by unqualified, out-of-field or inexperienced teachers.[7]
The assignment of staff members and their transfer to positions in the various schools and departments of the district shall be made by the Superintendent on the basis of the following criteria, which are listed in order of priority:
1. Contribution which the staff member could make to students in the new position.
2. Qualifications of staff member compared to those of outside candidates both for position to be vacated and for position to be filled.
3. Opportunity for professional growth.
4. Desire of staff member regarding assignment or transfer.
5. Length of service in the district.
Vacancies shall be publicized to all appropriate employees.
Before new employees are sought, requests for transfer to a vacant position will be considered.
Employees shall be informed of their assignments as soon as possible preceding the school year in which the assignment will be effective.
This policy shall not prevent reassignment of an employee during the school year for good cause, as determined by the Board.
311 – Reduction of Staff
Authority
The Board is responsible for maintaining appropriate numbers of administrative, professional and support employees to effectively manage and operate the district and its schools. This policy establishes the manner in which necessary reductions of staff shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of the Public School Code, as amended.[1][2][3]
In the event that it determines in the exercise of its authority that it is necessary in the best interests of the School District to reduce staff through suspensions (furloughs) and elimination of positions, the Board shall give primary consideration to the staffing needs of the district, the effect upon the educational program and the financial stability of the district, and the Board’s exercise of its authority shall be in compliance with law, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, individual contracts and Board resolutions.[4][5][6]
The Board shall not prevent any professional employee from engaging in another occupation during the period of suspension.[5]
Nothing in this policy shall be construed to limit the cause for which a temporary professional employee, or any employee other than a professional employee, may be suspended.[5]
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent shall be responsible for the continuous review of the efficiency and effectiveness of district organization and staffing, and shall present recommendations for reduction in staff for Board consideration when such actions are deemed to be in the best interests of the district.
The Superintendent shall consult with the district solicitor as necessary to ensure that reduction of staff is implemented in accordance with applicable laws.[4][5]
Guidelines
Employees Other Than Professional Employees and Temporary Professional Employees
The employment status of employees other than professional employees and temporary professional employees may be terminated or temporarily suspended whenever deemed necessary in the best interests of the school district, subject to limitations and procedures provided for in collective bargaining agreements, if any.
Temporary Professional Employees
The employment status of a temporary professional employee may be nonrenewed when the employee’s position has been eliminated or when the conditions for which professional employees may be suspended otherwise exist, subject to limitations and procedures provided for in collective bargaining agreements, if any.
Professional Employees
The necessary number of professional employees may be suspended for the following reasons:[4]
1. Substantial decrease in student enrollment in the district. 2. Curtailment or alteration of the educational program as a result of substantial decline in class or course enrollments or to conform with standards of organization or educational activities required by law or recommended by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Such curtailment or alteration must be recommended by the Superintendent, on concurrence by the Board, and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If a suspension is not prevented by an existing or future provision of a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract, such a suspension may be effectuated without approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Education provided that, where an educational program is altered or curtailed, the district shall notify the Pennsylvania Department of Education of such action.
3. Consolidation of schools, whether within the district, through a merger of districts, or as a result of Joint Board agreements, when such consolidation makes it unnecessary to retain the full staff of professional employees.
4. When new school districts are established as the result of reorganization of school districts and such reorganization makes it unnecessary to retain the full staff of professional employees.
5. Economic reasons that require a reduction in professional employees; however, the district is prohibited from using an employee’s compensation in the suspension determination. A Superintendent knowingly in violation of this prohibition shall have a letter from the Secretary of Education placed in his/her permanent employee record.
Economic Suspension Requirements –
The Board may suspend professional employees for economic reasons if all of the following apply:[4]
1. The Board approves the proposed suspensions by a majority vote of all school directors at a public meeting.
2. No later than sixty (60) days prior to the adoption of the final budget, the Board adopts a resolution of intent to suspend professional employees in the following fiscal year, setting forth:
a. The economic conditions necessitating the proposed suspensions and how the economic conditions will be alleviated by the proposed suspensions, including:
i. The total cost savings expected from the proposed suspensions.
ii. A description of other cost-saving actions taken by the Board, if any.
iii. The projected district expenditures for the following fiscal year with and without the proposed suspensions.
iv. The projected total district revenues for the following fiscal year.
b. The number and percentage of employees to be suspended who are:
i. The number and percentage of professional employees to be suspended who are assigned to provide instruction directly to students.
ii. The number and percentage of employees to be suspended who are Administrative staff. iii. The number and percentage of employees to be suspended who are professional employees who are not assigned to provide instruction directly to students and who are not administrative staff.
c. The impact of the proposed suspensions on academic programs to be offered to students following the proposed suspensions, as well as the impact on academic programs to be offered to students if the proposed suspensions are not undertaken, compared to the current school year, and the actions if any, that will be taken to minimize the impact on student achievement.
Professional Employees Assigned to Provide Instruction Directly to Students –
Suspensions, due to economic reasons, of professional employees assigned to provide instruction directly to students may be approved by the Board only if the Board also suspends at least an equal percentage proportion of administrative staff, except if the Secretary of Education grants a waiver where all of the following apply:[4]
1. The Secretary of Education determines that the district’s operations are already sufficiently streamlined or that the suspension of administrative staff would cause harm to the school stability and student programs.
2. The Secretary of Education submits the determination to the State Board of Education.
3. The State Board of Education approves the determination by a majority of its members.
Any five (5) administrative staff positions selected by the Board, one of which shall be the Business Manager or another staff member with the primary responsibility of managing the district's business operation shall be exempt from the requirement set forth in the first paragraph of this section.[4]
Order of Suspensions
Data necessary for computation of each professional employee’s performance rating and seniority status shall be recorded and maintained to ensure compliance with the required order for suspensions.[7][8]
Performance Evaluation Rating –
Professional employees shall be suspended, within the area of certification required by law for the professional employee’s current position, in the following order based on the two (2) most recent annual performance evaluations:[5][7][8]
1. Consecutive unsatisfactory ratings.
2. One (1) unsatisfactory rating and one (1) satisfactory rating.
3. Consecutive satisfactory ratings which are either consecutive ratings of proficient, or a combination of one (1) proficient or distinguished rating and one (1) needs improvement rating.
4. Consecutive satisfactory ratings which are consecutive distinguished, or a combination of one (1) rating of proficient and one (1) rating of distinguished.
Seniority - When the number of professional employees within each certification area receiving the same performance rating is greater than the number of suspensions, professional employees with the least seniority within each certification area shall be suspended before employees with greater seniority having the same performance rating.[5]
In addition, professional employees shall be realigned to ensure that employees with more seniority have the opportunity to fill other positions within the district for which they are certificated and which are currently filled by less senior employees with the same or lower overall performance rating.
Seniority shall continue to accrue during a suspension and all approved leaves of absence.[5]
When there is or has been a consolidation of schools, departments or programs, all professional employees shall retain the seniority rights they had prior to the reorganization or consolidation.[5]
Reinstatement
Suspended professional employees, or professional employees demoted for reasons of this policy, shall be reinstated within the area of certification required by law for the vacancy being filled in the district, in the inverse order by which they were suspended and on the basis of their seniority within the district.[5]
No new appointment shall be made while there is a suspended or demoted professional employee available who is properly certificated to fill such vacancy.[5]
Positions from which professional employees are on approved leaves of absence shall be considered temporary vacancies.[5]
To be considered available, suspended professional employees shall annually report in writing to the Board their current address and intent to accept the same or similar position when offered.[5]
A suspended professional employee enrolled in a college program during a period of suspension and who is recalled shall be given the option of delaying a return to service until the end of the current semester.[5]
Local Agency Law Hearings
The decision to suspend a professional employee shall be considered an adjudication for the purposes of the Local Agency Law, and a professional employee subject to such a decision shall have the right to a Local Agency Law hearing before the Board, if a hearing is requested within ten (10) days after being notified of suspension.[5][9]
A decision to nonrenew the employment of a temporary professional employee whose position has been eliminated or who is being nonrenewed for reasons for which professional employees may be suspended, shall be considered an adjudication for purposes of the Local Agency Law, and the employee shall be entitled to a Local Agency Law hearing, if a hearing is requested within ten (10) days after being notified of the decision to nonrenew.[9]
PSBA Revision 8/18 © 2018 PSBA 312 Performance Assessment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
Authority
The Board shall conduct a formal written performance assessment of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent annually as required by law. A timeframe for the assessment shall be included in the employment contract.[1]
The employment contract shall include objective performance standards mutually agreed to in writing by the Board and the Superintendent and by the Board and the Assistant Superintendent. The objective performance standards may be based upon any or all of the following:[1]
1. Achievement of annual measurable objectives established by the district.
2. Achievement on Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests.
3. Achievement on Keystone Exams.
4. Student growth as measured by the Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System.
5. Attrition rates or graduation rates.
6. Financial management standards.
7. Standards of operational excellence.
8. Any additional criteria deemed relevant and mutually agreed to by the Board and Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
The mutually agreed upon performance standards shall be posted on the district website.[1]
Upon completion of the annual performance assessment, the date of the assessment and whether or not the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent have met the agreed upon objective performance standards shall be posted on the district website.[1]
313 Evaluation of Employees
Purpose
Evaluation is a continuing process in which the administrative, professional and support employees and the respective supervisors cooperatively identify strengths and weaknesses in an individual's job performance. Employee evaluations shall be used to assess and improve performance, encourage professional growth, promote positive behavior, and facilitate attainment of district goals and objectives.
Authority
The Board shall approve plans for regular, periodic evaluations of administrative, professional and support employees consistent with applicable administrative compensation plans, individual contracts, collective bargaining agreements, Board resolutions and state law and regulations.[1][2][3][4]
The Board shall be informed periodically about the results of evaluations.
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall develop plans for the evaluation of district employees to be submitted for Board approval.
The Board authorizes the Superintendent to develop a Differentiated Supervision model for professional employees in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education's guidelines and in consultation with assistant administrators, supervisors, and/or principals.
The Superintendent shall ensure that evaluation plans are reviewed periodically and updated as necessary.
Evaluations shall be performed by the Superintendent or by an assistant administrator, supervisor, or principal who has supervision over the work of the employee being evaluated and is designated by the Superintendent to perform the evaluation.
Guidelines
The evaluation plan for professional employees and temporary professional employees shall utilize the appropriate state-approved rating form or an alternative rating tool approved by the Board and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.[2][3][4]
Professional employees are required to be evaluated at least once each year.[3]
Temporary professional employees shall be evaluated by an appropriate supervisor and notified of individual progress and status at least twice each year.
Professional employees and temporary professional employees shall receive an overall performance rating of one (1) of the following:
1. Distinguished – shall be considered satisfactory.
2. Proficient – shall be considered satisfactory.
3. Needs improvement – shall be considered satisfactory, except that any subsequent overall rating of "needs improvement" issued by the district within ten (10) years of the first overall rating of "needs improvement" where the employee is in the same certification shall be considered unsatisfactory.
4. Failing – shall be considered unsatisfactory.
No professional employee or temporary professional employee shall be rated "needs improvement" or "failing" solely based upon student test scores.
No unsatisfactory rating shall be valid unless approved by the Superintendent.
A signed copy of the rating form shall be provided to the employee.
Professional employees and temporary professional employees who receive an overall performance rating of "needs improvement" or "failing" shall participate in a Performance Improvement Plan.
314 Physical Examination
Purpose
In order to certify the fitness of administrative, professional and support employees to discharge efficiently the duties they will be performing and to protect the health of students and staff from the transmission of communicable diseases, physical examinations of all district employees shall be required prior to beginning employment.
Definition
A physical examination shall mean a general examination by a licensed physician, certified registered nurse practitioner or a licensed physician assistant.
Authority
After receiving an offer of employment but prior to beginning employment, all candidates shall undergo medical examinations, as required by law and as the Board may require.[1][2][3]
The Board requires that all employees undergo a tuberculosis examination provided by the district upon initial employment, in accordance with regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Health.[1][4]
The Board may require an employee to undergo a physical examination at the Board’s request.[1]
An employee who presents a signed statement that a medical examination is contrary to his/her religious beliefs shall be examined only when the Secretary of Health determines that the employee presents a substantial menace to the health of others.[5][6]
Delegation of Responsibility
The results of all required medical examinations shall be made known to the Superintendent on a confidential basis and discussed with the employee.
Medical records of an employee shall be kept in a file separate from the employee's personnel file.[7][3] 314.1 HIV Infection
Purpose
The Board is committed to providing a safe, healthy environment for its students and employees and adopts this policy to safeguard the health and well-being of students and employees while protecting the rights of the individual. This policy shall apply to all administrative, professional and support staff employed by the district.
Definitions
AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.[1]
HIV Infection - refers to the disease caused by the HIV or human immunodeficiency virus.
Infected employee - refers to district employees diagnosed as having the HIV virus, including those who are asymptomatic.
Authority
The Board directs that the established Board policies and procedures and administrative regulations relative to illnesses among district employees shall also apply to infected employees.[2][3][4][5]
The Board shall not require routine screening tests for HIV Infection in the school setting, nor will such tests be a condition for employment.
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for developing and releasing information concerning infected employees.
All district employees shall maintain a respectful working climate and shall not participate in physical or verbal harassment of any individual or group, including infected employees.[6]
Building principals shall notify district employees, students and parents/guardians about current Board policies concerning HIV Infection and shall provide reasonable opportunities to discuss the policy and related concerns.
Infected employees whose employment is interrupted or terminated shall be entitled to available medical leave and medical disability benefits. Such employees shall be informed by the appropriate administrator of benefits, leave, and alternatives available to them through state and federal laws, Board policies, collective bargaining agreements, individual contracts and the retirement system.[7][3][4][5]
Guidelines
Confidentiality
District employees with knowledge of an infected employee's condition shall not disclose that information without prior written consent of the employee, consistent with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Confidentiality of HIV-Related Information Act.[8]
Infection Control
Universal precautions shall be followed for exposure to bodily fluids. Employees shall treat all body fluids as hazardous and follow universal precautions.
The school district shall maintain reasonably accessible equipment and supplies necessary for infection control.
Employees shall notify the school nurse of all incidents of exposure to bodily fluids.
Staff Development
The district shall provide opportunities for employees to participate in inservice education on HIV Infection.
Designated district employees may receive additional, specialized training appropriate to their positions and responsibilities.
317 Conduct Disciplinary Procedures
Authority
All administrative, professional and support employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with appropriate and orderly behavior. Effective operation of district schools requires the cooperation of all employees working together and complying with a system of Board policies, administrative regulations, rules and procedures, applied fairly and consistently.
The Board requires employees to maintain professional, moral and ethical relationships with students at all times.[1][2]
The Board directs that all district employees shall be informed of conduct that is required and is prohibited during work hours and the disciplinary actions that may be applied for violation of Board policies, administrative regulations, rules and procedures.[3][4]
When demotion or dismissal charges are filed against a certificated administrative or professional employee, a hearing shall be provided as required by applicable law. Noncertificated administrative and support employees may be entitled to a Local Agency Law hearing, at the employee’s request.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
Delegation of Responsibility
All district employees shall comply with state and federal laws and regulations, Board policies, administrative regulations, rules and procedures. District employees shall endeavor to maintain order, perform assigned job functions and carry out directives issued by supervisors.[3]
When engaged in assigned duties, district employees shall not participate in activities that include but are not limited to the following:
1. Physical or verbal abuse, or threat of harm, to anyone.
2. Nonprofessional relationships with students.[2]
3. Causing intentional damage to district property, facilities or equipment.
4. Forceful or unauthorized entry to or occupation of district facilities, buildings or grounds.
5. Use, possession, distribution, or sale of alcohol, drugs or other illegal substances.[13]
6. Use of profane or abusive language.
7. Breach of confidential information.
8. Failure to comply with directives of district officials, security officers, or law enforcement officers.[6]
9. Carrying onto or possessing a weapon on school grounds without authorization from the appropriate school administrator.
10. Violation of Board policies, administrative regulations, rules or procedures.[6]
11. Violation of federal, state, or applicable municipal laws or regulations.[6]
12. Conduct that may obstruct, disrupt, or interfere with teaching, research, service, operations, administrative or disciplinary functions of the district, or any activity sponsored or approved by the Board.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop and disseminate disciplinary rules for violations of Board policies, administrative regulations, rules and procedures that provide progressive penalties, including but not limited to verbal warning, written warning, reprimand, suspension, demotion, dismissal, and pursuit of civil and criminal sanctions.[6] [14]
Arrest or Conviction Reporting Requirements
Employees shall use the designated form to report to the Superintendent or designee, within seventy-two (72) hours of the occurrence, an arrest or conviction required to be reported by law.[15][16]
Employees shall also report to the Superintendent or designee, in writing, within seventy-two (72) hours of notification, that the employee has been named as a perpetrator in a founded or indicated report pursuant to the Child Protective Services Law.[17]
An employee shall be required to submit new criminal history background checks if the Superintendent or designee has a reasonable belief that the employee was arrested or has been convicted of an offense required to be reported by law, and the employee has not notified the Superintendent or designee.[15]
An employee shall be required immediately to submit a new child abuse history certification if the Superintendent or designee has a reasonable belief that the employee was named as a perpetrator in a founded or indicated report or has provided written notice of such occurrence.[17]
Failure to accurately report such occurrences may subject the employee to disciplinary action up to and including termination and criminal prosecution.[15][17]
317.1 Educator Misconduct
Purpose
The Board adopts this policy to promote the integrity of the education profession and to create a climate within district schools that fosters ethical conduct and practice.
Authority
The Board requires certificated district employees to comply with the Code of Professional Practice and Conduct and the requirements of the Educator Discipline Act.[1][2]
Definitions
Educator - shall mean a person who holds a certificate.[3]
Certificate - shall mean any Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate, commission, letter of eligibility or permit issued under the School Code.[3]
Sexual Abuse or Exploitation - shall mean any of the following:[4]
1. The employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement or coercion of a child to engage in or assist another individual to engage in sexually explicit conduct, which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
a. Looking at the sexual or other intimate parts of a child or another individual for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire in any individual.
b. Participating in sexually explicit conversation either in person, by telephone, by computer or by a computer-aided device for the purpose of sexual stimulation or gratification of any individual.
c. Actual or simulated sexual activity or nudity for the purpose of sexual stimulation or gratification of any individual.
d. Actual or simulated sexual activity for the purpose of producing visual depiction, including photographing, videotaping, computer depicting or filming.
2. Any of the following offenses committed against a child: rape; statutory sexual assault; involuntary deviate sexual intercourse; sexual assault; institutional sexual assault; aggravated indecent assault; indecent assault; indecent exposure; incest; prostitution; sexual abuse; unlawful contact with a minor; or sexual exploitation.
Sexual Misconduct - any act, including, but not limited to, any verbal, nonverbal, written or electronic communication or physical activity, directed toward or with a child or student that is designed to establish a romantic or sexual relationship with the child or student, such acts include but are not limited to:[3]
1. Sexual or romantic invitation.
2. Dating or soliciting dates.
3. Engaging in sexualized or romantic dialog.
4. Making sexually suggestive comments.
5. Self-disclosure or physical disclosure of a sexual or erotic nature.
6. Any sexual, indecent, romantic or erotic contact with a child or student.
Delegation of Responsibility
Duty to Report
The Superintendent or designee shall report to the Pennsylvania Department of Education on the required form, within fifteen (15) days of receipt of notice from an educator or discovery of the incident, any educator:[5]
1. Who has been provided with notice of intent to dismiss or remove for cause, notice of removal from eligibility lists for cause, or notice of intent not to reemploy for cause;
2. Who has been arrested or convicted of any crime that is graded a misdemeanor or felony;
3. Against whom there are any allegations of sexual misconduct or sexual abuse or exploitation involving a child or student;
4. Where there is reasonable cause to suspect that s/he has caused physical injury to a child or student as the result of negligence or malice;
5. Who has resigned or retired or otherwise separated from employment after a school entity has received information of alleged misconduct under the Educator Discipline Act;
6. Who is the subject of a report filed by the school entity under 23 Pa. C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to child protective services); and[6]
7. Who the school entity knows to have been named as a perpetrator of an indicated or founded report under 23 Pa. C.S. Ch. 63.
An educator who knows of any action, inaction or conduct which constitutes sexual abuse or exploitation or sexual misconduct under the Educator Discipline Act shall report such misconduct to the Pennsylvania Department of Education on the required form, and shall report such misconduct to the Superintendent and his/her immediate supervisor, within fifteen (15) days of discovery of such misconduct.[5]
All reports submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education shall include an inventory of all information, including: documentary and physical evidence in possession or control of the school relating to the misconduct resulting in the report.[5]
An educator who is arrested or convicted of a crime shall report the arrest or conviction to the Superintendent or designee, within seventy-two (72) hours of the occurrence, in the manner prescribed in Board policy.[5][7][8]
Failure to comply with the reporting requirements may result in professional disciplinary action.[9]
Guidelines
Investigation
School officials shall cooperate with the Pennsylvania Department of Education during its review, investigation, or prosecution, and shall promptly provide the Pennsylvania Department of Education with any relevant information and documentary and physical evidence upon request.[10]
Upon receipt of notification in writing from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Superintendent or designee shall investigate the allegations of misconduct as directed by the Department and may pursue its own disciplinary procedure as established by law or by collective bargaining agreement.[10]
Within ninety (90) days of receipt of notification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education directing the school district to conduct an investigation (extensions may be requested), the Superintendent or designee shall report to Department the outcome of its investigation and whether it will pursue local employment action. The Superintendent or designee may make a recommendation to the Department concerning discipline. If the district makes a recommendation concerning discipline, it shall notify the educator of such recommendation.[10]
Confidentiality Agreements
The district shall not enter into confidentiality or other agreements that interfere with the mandatory reporting requirement.[10]
Confidentiality
Except as otherwise provided in the Educator Discipline Act, all information related to any complaint, any complainant, or any proceeding related to discipline shall remain confidential unless or until public discipline is imposed.[11]
Immunity
Any person who, in good faith, files a complaint or report, or who provides information or cooperates with the Pennsylvania Department of Education or Professional Standards and Practices Commission in an investigation or proceeding shall be immune from civil liability. The district also is immune from civil liability for the disclosure of information about the professional conduct of a former or current employee to a prospective employer of that employee.[12]
317.2 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
Authority
It is the intent of the Board to provide as safe of an environment for students and staff as possible. In keeping with this responsibility, the Board directs the Superintendent to implement and enforce the following policy related to weapons or dangerous instruments.[1]
The Board prohibits employees from possessing, carrying, storing, handling, using and/or transmitting weapons or dangerous instruments in any district or Intermediate Unit No. 13 building, on any property owned by the school district, on any school bus or vehicle, on any field trip, or at any school function, event, or activity being held off school property.
Definition
For purposes of this policy, weapon or dangerous instrument shall consist of any object or instrument which is commonly considered to be a weapon or dangerous instrument, and any object or instrument which is in fact used to effect threats, intimidation, harassment, extortion, or injury to a person or property
The term weapon includes items such as knives (if the blade is longer than three (3) inches), daggers, razors, firearms, bombs, blackjacks, metal knuckles, clubs, and any other item or object possessed or used under circumstances not manifestly appropriate to lawful possession and use. The term firearm includes any weapon, loaded or unloaded, from which a shot can be discharged by gunpowder or compressed air and also includes the unassembled components of a firearm. In addition, the term weapon includes any look-alike device that could be used to intimidate or threaten another person and any noxious substance, such as mace.
Guidelines
Violations of this policy shall result in the immediate suspension of the employee, pending a hearing before the Board. Disciplinary action considered at the time of the hearing shall include termination of employment. Further, in an effort to ensure a safe school environment for all persons and to cooperate with local law enforcement agencies, the district shall refer all violators of this policy to the appropriate law enforcement.[2]
Exception
Weapons that are used for approved purposes in the instructional program, such as, military reenactments, shall be excluded under this policy. Any employee desiring to use a weapon in this manner shall obtain approval from the Superintendent or designee for such use.
318 Penalties for Tardiness
Authority
Punctual and reliable attendance by administrative, professional and support employees is essential for the operation of district schools. Therefore, a prerequisite for efficient performance of job functions by employees is the punctual commencement and proper completion of all assigned duties.[1][2]
Delegation of Responsibility
It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent or designee to assess penalties when a district employee fails to meet attendance requirements.
The Superintendent is authorized to direct district employees who are repeatedly tardy not to report at all on those days when they do not report on time, and to suffer appropriate wage penalties.
319 Outside Activities
Authority
The Board recognizes that administrative, professional and support employees do have the right to private lives and associations with others outside of school. However, the Board has a responsibility to evaluate employees' effectiveness in discharging assigned duties and responsibilities.
Therefore, when nonschool activities directly impact upon an employee's effectiveness within the school district, the Board reserves the right to evaluate the effect of such activities on the individual's completion of responsibilities and assignments.[1]
The Board does not endorse, support, nor assume liability for any district staff member who conducts nonschool, outside activities in which district students or employees may participate.
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall disseminate this policy and administrative regulations so that employees may avoid situations in which personal interests, activities, and associations may conflict with the interests of the district.
319.1 Intellectual Property
Authority
The Board establishes this policy to govern the intellectual property developed by district employees. The Board shall retain all rights, title, and interest in any tangible or intangible intellectual property created, developed, conceived, or reduced to practice or writing by a district employee which arises out of an employee's employment with the school district.
Definitions
For purposes of this policy, the term intellectual property includes materials, products, programs, and/or services specifically identified by the district as "confidential" and/or proprietary; materials, products, programs and/or services developed by employee/contractor as a work-for-hire product; materials, products, programs, and/or services developed at the direction of the district, including without limitation committee assignments, consulting projects, and individual projects/programs assigned by the district for development purposes; and materials, products, programs, and/or services related to those products and services that the district markets or provides, whether purchased or gratuitous, to others. The term intellectual property does not include materials, products, programs, and/or services developed by an employee for his/her personal, professional purposes, which are not intended to be used or marketed by the district as a whole.
Guidelines
Ownership of Intellectual Property
The employees shall understand and agree that the school district is the sole owner of district confidential and proprietary information, including intellectual property. To the extent permitted by law, all such intellectual property is and shall be deemed to a work made for hire of the school district, originally developed by the employee, which does not infringe upon or violate any patent, copyright, trademark, invention, proprietary information, nondisclosure, or other right of any third party. If any ownership rights are to be granted or conveyed to the employee in any intellectual property, such rights shall be set forth in a separate, written document executed by both the district and the employee.
Employee Responsibilities
The employees agree to disclose promptly to the district all intellectual property created, developed, conceived, or reduced to practice or writing, either alone or jointly with others. The employees assign to the school district any and all such rights and title, and, if necessary, agrees to execute any and all documents and take any and all additional necessary steps in order to protect, perfect, and preserve intellectual property right to the district.
320 Freedom of Speech in Nonschool Settings
Authority
The Board acknowledges the right of administrative, professional and support employees as citizens in a democratic society to speak out on issues of public concern. When those issues are related to the school district and its programs, however, the employee's freedom of expression must be balanced against the interests of this district.
The Board adopts this policy to clarify situations in which an employee's expression could conflict with the district's interests.[1]
In situations in which a district employee is not engaged in the performance of assigned duties, s/he shall:
1. Refrain from comments that would interfere with the maintenance of student discipline.
2. Refrain from making public statements about the district known to be false or made without regard for truth or accuracy.
3. Refrain from making threats against co-workers, supervisors or district officials. 321 Political Activities
Authority
The Board recognizes and encourages the right of administrative, professional and support employees, as citizens, to engage in political activity. However, district time, resources, property or equipment, paid for by taxpayers, may not be used for political purposes by district employees when performing assigned duties.
Employees shall not engage in political activities during assigned work hours on property under the jurisdiction of the Board.[1]
The following situations are exempt from the provisions of this policy:
1. Discussion and study of politics and political issues when applicable to the curriculum and appropriate to classroom studies.
2. Conduct of student elections and connected campaigning.
3. Conduct of employee representative elections.
322 Gifts
Authority
The Board considers the acceptance of gifts by administrative, professional and support employees an undesirable practice.
Students and parents/guardians shall be discouraged from the routine presentation of gifts to district employees on occasions such as Christmas.
It is the policy of the Board that staff members not accept gifts of significant value, as determined by the immediate supervisor.[1]
The Board shall consider as always welcome and in most circumstances more appropriate the writing of letters to staff members expressing gratitude or appreciation.
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee may approve acts of generosity to individual district employees in unusual situations, but shall report such instances to the Board on a timely basis.
323 Tobacco
Purpose
The Board recognizes that tobacco presents a health and safety hazard that can have serious consequences for the user and the nonuser and the safety of the schools.
Definition
For purposes of this policy, tobacco use shall be defined as use and/or possession of a lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, and pipe; other lighted or unlighted smoking product; electronic cigarettes; vapor producing instruments; and smokeless tobacco in any form.[1]
Electronic cigarettes are defined as battery-operated products designated to deliver nicotine, flavor, and other chemicals by turning the substance into a vapor that is inhaled by the user.
Authority
The Board prohibits tobacco use by administrative, professional and support employees in a school building and on any property, buses, vans and vehicles that are owned, leased or controlled by the school district.[1][2]
The Board prohibits tobacco use by district employees at school-sponsored activities that are held off school property.[1]
The district shall annually notify employees about the Board's tobacco policy by distributing it through handbooks, newsletters, posted notices, and other efficient methods.[1]
Guidelines
The Superintendent or designee may report incidents involving the sale of tobacco to minors by employees on school property, at any school-sponsored activity or on a conveyance providing transportation to or from a school or school-sponsored activity to the local police department that has jurisdiction over the school’s property, in accordance with state law and regulations, the procedures set forth in the memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement and Board policies.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
In accordance with state law, the Superintendent shall annually, by July 31, report incidents of possession, use or sale of tobacco on school property to the Office for Safe Schools on the required form.[4][8]
With approval of the Superintendent, the Board shall provide funding for the participation of employees and their spouses in appropriate smoking cessation programs.
324 Personnel Files
Authority
Orderly operation of the school district requires maintaining a file for the retention of all records relative to an individual's duties and responsibilities as an administrative, professional or support employee of the district.
The Board requires that sufficient records be maintained to ensure an employee's qualifications for the job held; compliance with federal and state requirements and local benefit programs; conformance with Board policies, administrative regulations, rules and procedures; and evidence of completed evaluations.[1]
Delegation of Responsibility
The Board delegates the establishment and maintenance of official personnel records to the Superintendent or designee, who shall prepare administrative regulations defining the material to be incorporated into personnel files.
Guidelines
A central file shall be maintained; supplemental records may be maintained only for ease in data gathering.
Medical records shall be kept in a file separate from the employee's personnel file.[2][3]
Only information that pertains to the professional role of the employee and is submitted by duly authorized administrative personnel and the Board may be entered in the official personnel file. A copy of each entry shall be made available to the employee, except for matters pertaining to pending litigation or criminal investigation.
Personnel records shall be available to the Board but only as required in the performance of its designated functions as a School Board and as approved by a majority vote of the Board.
Administrative, professional and support employees shall have access to their own file upon written request in the presence of a witness. The employee may request a third party to accompany him/her in such review. Information relative to confidential employment references/recommendations are not part of the personnel file and shall not be available for review by the employee.[5][6]
Title I Schools
In accordance with law, the district shall release to parents/guardians, upon request, information regarding the professional qualifications and academic degrees of any teacher providing instruction to their child at a school receiving Title I funds. The district shall annually notify parents/guardians at the beginning of the school year about their right to request such information.[7][8][9][10]
The district shall notify parents/guardians of students attending Title I schools when their child has been assigned to or taught for four (4) or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified, as defined by federal law.[7][8][9]
In accordance with law, the district shall release to parents/guardians, upon request, the qualifications of any paraprofessionals who provide instructional support to their child at a school receiving Title I funds. The district shall annually notify parents/guardians at the beginning of the school year about their right to request such information.[11][8][10]
325 Dress and Grooming
Authority
In order to promote and maintain an organized, safe, professional and productive educational environment, reflected by the appearance of its employees, the Board adopts this policy.
The Board seeks to promote a professional, educational environment, which is reflected by the appearance of its employees. Discretion in appearance and behavior is essential to the efficient operation of the district, this policy is intended to establish general guidelines governing the appearance of all employees.
The Board has the authority to specify reasonable dress and grooming requirements, within law, for all district employees to prevent an adverse impact on the educational programs and district operations.[1]
Appropriate dress is essential to the efficient operation of the district and the professional demeanor that the district seeks to promote. All employees are required to dress in appropriate business attire and to be appropriately groomed. All employees are expected to exercise good judgment in their choice of work clothing in an effort to best represent themselves and the district.
Appropriate business attire EXCLUDES recreational clothing such as halter-tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, beach sandals, sneakers, sweatsuits, jeans, and similar apparel.
In addition, excessive visible tattoos, excessive piercings, flamboyant hair color, and similar accessories are prohibited where they may disrupt the educational process or are deemed inappropriate business attire. Male teachers are expected to wear neckties unless they may present a safety hazard due to the nature of the specific teacher’s job responsibilities.
All district employees are expected to follow these standards during the workday. Exceptions to these requirements would include custodial/maintenance workers, cafeteria personnel, school age child care employees, and physical education instructors.
All employees are expected to wear their identification badges at all times while at work.
Custodial Staff
In order to professionalize the appearance of the custodial staff, to help ensure the consistency of dress, and to aid in the identification of custodial personnel, uniform shirts shall be purchased by the Board for all custodial staff to be worn as directed by the administration.
Delegation of Responsibility
If an employee feels that an exception to this policy would enable him/her to carry out assigned duties more effectively, a request should be made to the building principal.
Any employee failing to adhere to acceptable standards with respect to personal appearance may be disciplined.[2]
326 Complaint Process
Authority
It is the Board's intent to establish reasonable and effective means of resolving conflicts among employees to reduce potential areas of complaints, and to establish and maintain clear two-way channels of communication between supervisory personnel and district employees for situations not covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.
There shall be no reprisals of any kind taken against any employees or their representatives because of support of or participation in a complaint submitted under this policy.
Delegation of Responsibility
The Board directs the Superintendent to establish a process that will facilitate proper and equitable solutions to complaints by district employees at the lowest appropriate level.
Guidelines
Complaints should be discussed in a private, informal conference between the parties involved. At least one (1) private meeting should take place between the parties before the formal complaint process is invoked. If the private, informal conference does not resolve the issue, any party may initiate the formal complaint process by submitting a written complaint to his/her supervisor.
A complainant may be represented or accompanied by anyone s/he chooses at any higher level of the complaint process.
If the same, or substantially the same, complaint is made by more than one (1) employee against one (1) respondent, only one (1) employee, on behalf of self and the other complainants, may process the complaint through the prescribed procedure. Names of all complainants shall appear on all documents related to the resolution of the complaint.
All documents, communications, and records relevant to a complaint shall be filed in a separate file and not kept in the personnel file of any of the participants.
328 Compensation Plans/Salary Schedules
Authority
The Board shall approve compensation plans, individual contracts and salary schedules for administrative, professional and support employees.
The administrative compensation plan shall be determined through a good faith, meet and discuss procedure with designated administrators upon written request of a majority of district administrators.[1]
Salary schedules approved by the Board shall be in accordance with those specified in applicable collective bargaining agreements and/or Board resolutions.
Salary schedules shall be used to set compensation for new and inexperienced employees and for experienced employees new to the district, and salary adjustments that result from earning advanced degrees while employed by the district or required by law.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Delegation of Responsibility
Implementation of the administrative compensation plan, individual contracts, collective bargaining agreements and Board resolutions regarding employee salaries shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent.
The Superintendent is authorized to credit past experience of a candidate when determining salary.[9]
330 Overtime
Authority
In order to ensure consistent treatment of all affected employees and compliance with applicable federal law regarding payment of overtime, the Board adopts this policy.
In accordance with federal and state law and this policy, applicable collective bargaining agreement or individual contract, overtime shall be paid for work in excess of the established workday or workweek for each classification of support employees.[1][2]
No overtime shall be scheduled or worked without prior approval of the immediate supervisor and Superintendent.
Overtime will be paid at the rate of time and one-half the regular rate of pay when approved in advance for time worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week (including the difference between the normal workweek and forty (40) hours).[1][2]
The district may use compensatory time off at the premium rate of one and one-half hours for each hour of accrued overtime work, or a combination of cash payment and compensatory time. Upon written request of the employee, compensatory time may be scheduled within a reasonable time.[2]
Documentation of compensatory time is the responsibility of the supervisor, must be in writing, and shall be consistent with the staffing needs of the district.
For purposes of computing overtime, credit shall be given only for hours worked, as recorded in district records and provided by law.
The use of overtime and compensatory time is discouraged and shall be reviewed by the Superintendent if it is found to be excessive.
Any conflict between this policy and applicable collective bargaining agreement or individual contract shall be reported promptly to the Board.
331 Job Related Expenses
Authority
The Board shall reimburse administrative, professional and support employees for the actual and necessary expenses, including travel expenses, they incur in the course of performing services for the district, in accordance with Board policy.[1]
Delegation of Responsibility
The validity of payments for job related expenses for all district employees shall be determined by the Superintendent or designee.
The Superintendent or designee shall report all reimbursed expenses for travel outside the district by employees at the next Board meeting.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations for reimbursement of travel expenses.
Guidelines
The use of a personal vehicle shall be considered a legitimate job expense if travel is among the employee's assigned schools, but not between home and school, and is authorized in advance.
Use of a personal vehicle for approved purposes is reimbursable at the current IRS rate per mile approved by the Board.
Actual and necessary expenses incurred when attending functions outside the district shall be reimbursed to an employee if approval has been obtained in advance from the Board or Superintendent.[1]
Attendance at approved events outside the district shall be without loss of regular pay, unless otherwise stipulated prior to attendance.
331.1 Reimbursement for Inservice Expenses
Purpose
The Board is committed to provide employees with the opportunity to attend approved educational conferences and permit, where appropriate, in other forms of travel that is in furtherance of the educational program or is otherwise in the best interests of the school district. The purpose of this policy is to provide for reimbursement of reasonable and necessary expenses associated with attending approved educational conferences.
Definitions
Allowable expenses are those expenses that are:
1. Necessary for attending approved conferences or for necessary travel to attend such conferences.
2. Verified by the presentation of an itemized statement of expenses together with receipts substantiating such statements.
Overnight accommodations shall not be considered for approval for distances under seventy-five (75) miles from the district. Exceptions may be made by the Superintendent.
Approved conferences are meetings or conferences that are organized or conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, NSBA, PSBA, PASBO, AASA, an intermediate unit, an institution of higher learning, or any similar organization or professional organization/association. Approved conference must further the educational programs of the school district and must have the prior approval of the Superintendent.
Delegation of Responsibility
District employees may, with prior written authorization or approval from the Superintendent or designee, attend approved conferences and shall be reimbursed for allowable expenses incurred in traveling to and from and attending such conferences. The Superintendent or designee must preapprove the employee's request before any arrangements are made.
It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent or designee to:
1. Determine in each specific instance whether an employee is eligible to be reimbursed for allowable expenses. Preapproval of attendance at a conference/meeting must include an estimate of all costs. Advance payment of registration, lodging, and travel expense through public carriers may be authorized by the Superintendent, but only in cases where overnight accommodations are required.
2. Review and approve the allowable expenses for each specific instance before such expenses are submitted to the Board for approval.
The Superintendent shall develop administrative regulations to implement reimbursement for inservice expenses.
Guidelines
Conditions for Approval
Attendance at district approved conferences outside the district shall be without loss of regular pay unless specified prior to attendance.
Approval of attendance at meetings and conferences shall occur prior to the meeting or conference and take into consideration the following factors:
1. Value of the meeting or conference to the school district.
2. Value of the meeting or conference to the performance and growth of the individual.
3. Participation of the individual in the meeting or conference (officer, discussion leader, program chairperson, speaker, etc.).
4. Length of absence from regular school duty.
5. Cost of the district in time and travel and the relationship to budgetary limits.
6. Possible conflicts or problems anticipated or arising as a result of the absence from regular school duty.
7. Number of meetings and/or conferences requested by the individual, his/her department/grade level and school.
8. Number of persons requesting attendance of the same or other meetings and/or conferences.
A written report of the meeting or conference must be submitted to the staff member's principal/supervisor(s) and the Superintendent within five (5) days returning from the meeting or conference noting particularly those activities which have a bearing upon the district.
332 Working Periods
Authority
Work schedules required for administrative, professional and support employees shall be clearly specified to ensure regular attendance by employees and consistent operation of the district.
The Board has the authority and responsibility to determine the hours during which district programs and services shall be available to students and the community, consistent with the administrative compensation plan, individual contracts, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and Board resolutions.[1][2][3]
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations to ensure district employees adhere to their assigned work schedules.
Professional personnel shall have a duty-free lunch period of not less than thirty (30) minutes.[2]
During the times students are in attendance, professional staff may be assigned extra or alternative duties, distributed equitably when possible, at the discretion of the building principal.
All professional staff members are expected to attend each faculty meeting unless specifically excused by the responsible administrator.
333 Professional Development
Authority
Continuing professional study and inservice training for administrative, professional and support employees are prerequisites for professional development, enhanced ability to complete responsibilities and maintaining certification.
The Board directs district employees to further their professional and personal advancement through graduate study, inservice training, conference attendance and professional development activities.[1][2][3]
Guidelines
Graduate/Special Courses
Only courses of study that are preapproved shall be eligible for reimbursement by the district or a change in compensation for the employee. Written evidence of satisfactory completion of all study programs shall be required.
Reimbursement for credits for approved graduate study or special courses shall be made in accordance with terms of the administrative compensation plan, the collective bargaining agreement, or individual contract.
All eligible employees shall submit a record and description of the attainment of approved credits to the Superintendent.
Induction Plan
The district shall comply with Department of Education requirements when developing and maintaining an induction plan for first-year teachers, long-term substitutes hired for a position for forty-five (45) days or more, educational specialists and teachers new to the district. The district shall develop and submit the induction plan to the Department of Education for approval every six (6) years, as required by law and regulations. Prior to approval by the Board and submission to the Department of Education, the induction plan shall be made available for public inspection and comment in the district's administrative offices and the nearest public library for a minimum of twenty-eight (28) days.[4][5][6]
Induction Program for School System Leaders
School system leaders shall complete an induction program which is consistent with the Pennsylvania School Leadership Standards within five (5) years of serving as a school system leader in Pennsylvania for the first time.[7][8]
School system leaders include principals, vice-principals, assistant principals, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent and individuals who are converting an administrative certificate from a Level I certificate to a Level II certificate.[7]
Professional Education Plan
The Board shall appoint to the professional education committee parents/guardians and representatives of the community and local businesses. Representatives of administrators, teachers and educational specialists on the professional education committee shall be selected by their respective members.[2][9]
The district shall develop and submit a professional education plan to the Secretary of Education for approval every three (3) years, as required by law and regulations. The professional education plan shall be designed to meet the educational needs of the district and its certificated administrative and professional employees; specify approved courses, programs, activities and learning experiences; and identify approved providers. Prior to approval by the Board and submission to the Secretary of Education, the professional education plan shall be made available for public inspection and comment in the district's administrative offices and the nearest public library for a minimum of twenty-eight (28) days.[2][9][4][6]
The Board shall ensure an annual review of the district's professional education plan is conducted by the professional education committee to determine if the plan continues to meet the needs of the district, employees, students and community. The professional education committee may recommend amendments to the plan, subject to approval by the Board and the Department of Education.[2]
The Board may approve, on a case-by-case basis, specific professional education activities not stated within the district's professional education plan.[3]
If the district assumes all costs of credits or hours, the Board may disapprove any course, program, activity or learning experience that is inconsistent with the goals of the professional education plan.[3]
334 Sick Leave
Authority
Board policy for certificated administrative and professional employees shall ensure that eligible employees receive paid sick leave days annually, in accordance with law, administrative compensation plan, individual contract, collective bargaining agreement, or Board resolution. Unused leave shall be cumulative.[1]
Board policy for noncertificated administrative and support employees shall ensure that eligible employees receive paid sick leave days annually, in accordance with the administrative compensation plan, individual contract, collective bargaining agreement or Board resolution. Unused leave shall be cumulative.
The Board reserves the right to require any employee claiming sick leave pay to submit sufficient proof, including a physician's certification, of the employee's illness or disability.[2][1]
Misuse of sick leave shall be considered a serious infraction subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.[3]
The Board shall consider the application of any eligible employee for an extension of sick leave, pursuant to law where applicable, when the employee's accumulated sick leave is exhausted.[2][1]
Delegation of Responsibility
Where appropriate, the Superintendent shall report to the Board the names of employees absent for noncompensable cause or whose claim for sick leave pay cannot be justified.
Guidelines
Whatever the claims of disability, no day of absence shall be considered a sick leave day if the employee has engaged in or prepared for other gainful employment, or has engaged in any activity that would raise doubts regarding the validity of the sick leave request.
Proof of Condition
An employee absent on sick leave may be required to submit a physician's written statement certifying the circumstances which justify the employee’s use of sick leave.[2][1]
A physician's statement may not be presumed to conclusively establish the employee's use of sick leave.
Records
The district's personnel records shall show the attendance of each employee; and the days absent shall be recorded, with the reason for such absence noted.[2][1]
A record shall be made of the unused sick leave days accumulated by each district employee, which shall be reported to the employee.[2][1]
Family Illness Sick Days
Employees may use a designated number of sick days for family illness in accordance with provisions of an applicable administrative compensation plan, individual contract, collective bargaining agreement, or Board resolution.
335 Family and Medical Leaves
Authority
The Board shall provide eligible administrative, professional and support employees with unpaid leaves of absence in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act, hereinafter referred to as FMLA.[1][2]
Employee requests for FMLA leave shall be processed in accordance with law, Board policy and administrative regulations.
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent shall develop and disseminate administrative regulations to implement FMLA leave for eligible employees.
The district shall post, in conspicuous places in the district customarily used for notices to employees and applicants, a notice regarding the provisions of the FMLA and the procedure for filing a complaint.[3]
Employee requests for leave, both FMLA and non-FMLA, shall be submitted in writing on a district form to the Superintendent.
Guidelines
Employees' eligibility for FMLA leave shall be based on the criteria established by law.[4][5]
Eligible employees shall be provided up to twelve (12) workweeks of unpaid leave in a twelve-month period for the employee's own serious health condition; for the birth, adoption, foster placement or first- year care of a child; to care for a seriously ill spouse, child or parent; or to address specific qualifying exigencies pertaining to a member of the Armed Forces alerted for foreign deployment or during foreign deployment.[5]
Eligible employees shall be provided up to twenty-six (26) workweeks of unpaid leave in a single twelve- month period to care for an ill or injured covered servicemember.[5]
The district shall utilize a rolling twelve-month period measured backwards from the date leave is used to determine if an employee has exhausted his/her FMLA leave in any twelve-month period.[6]
When an employee requests an FMLA leave and qualifies for and is entitled to any accrued paid sick, vacation, personal or family leave, the employee is required to utilize such paid leave during the FMLA leave.[5]
336 Personal Necessity Leave
Authority
This policy shall provide for absences for defined personal necessity leave by administrative, professional and support employees.
The Board has the authority to specify reasonable conditions under which personal necessity leave may be granted, the type of situations in which such leave will be permitted, and the total number of days that may be used by an employee in any school year for such leave.[1][2]
Guidelines
Permissive/Personal Leave
Permissive/Personal leave days with pay shall be granted to district employees in accordance with applicable provisions of the administrative compensation plan, individual contract, collective bargaining agreement or Board resolution.
Bereavement Leave
When an administrative, professional, salary exempt, or support employee is absent from duty because of a death in the immediate family, there shall be no deduction in salary for an absence of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. The Board may extend the period of absence, at its discretion. Immediate family shall be defined as father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, husband, wife, parent-in-law, foster parent, or any person with whom the employee has made his/her home.[2]
When an administrative, professional, salary exempt, or support employee is absent from duty because of the death of a near relative, there shall be no deduction in salary for absence on the day of the funeral. The Board may extend the period of absence, at its discretion. Near relative shall be defined as first cousin, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in- law, sister-in-law, or grandparent-in-law.[2]
337 Vacation
Authority
Administrative and support staff employed to work twelve (12) months or other schedules considered full- time shall be provided paid vacation.
The Board shall provide vacation days for eligible employees, consistent with the employee's request and convenience while considering the district's management and operational needs.[1]
Vacation time shall be granted in accordance with applicable provisions of the administrative compensation plan, individual contract, collective bargaining agreement or Board resolution.
Vacations normally will be scheduled at times when they will not interfere with the normal operation of the school.
338 Sabbatical Leave
Authority
This policy shall establish the district's parameters for granting sabbatical leaves for restoration of health to certificated administrative and professional employees.
The Board shall grant sabbatical leaves to eligible administrative and professional employees for the purpose of restoration of health and for other purposes at the discretion of the Board.[1]
The Board reserves the right to specify the conditions under which sabbatical leaves for restoration of health or other purposes may be taken, consistent with law.
Guidelines
Eligibility
To qualify for sabbatical leave, an eligible employee shall have completed ten (10) years of satisfactory service in the public schools of the Commonwealth; at least five (5) consecutive years of such service shall be in this school district.[1]
A sabbatical leave may be taken for a half or full school term or for two (2) half school terms during a period of two (2) years, at the employee's option.[1]
The total number of administrative employees on sabbatical leave at any one time shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the number of eligible employees. The total number of professional employees on sabbatical leave at any one time shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the number of eligible employees.[2]
Application
Requests for sabbatical leave shall be submitted on the approved district form and forwarded with medical documentation to the Superintendent or designee as soon as possible.
The Board shall review each application for sabbatical leave and shall approve those meeting the requirements of Board policy and applicable law.
Documentation
Applicants for sabbatical leave for restoration of health shall submit with the application form a supporting medical statement and recommendation from his/her physician.
At both the approximate midpoint of the leave and at least thirty (30) days prior to the conclusion of the leave, a physician's statement shall be submitted to the Superintendent or designee, indicating the extent to which the purpose of the leave has been achieved and evaluating the health status of the employee relative to his/her ability to return to employment.[3]
The Board reserves the right to require at its own expense additional examinations and reports by physicians of its choice to determine whether the leave is being used for the purpose for which it was granted.[3]
Commitment of Employee
Acceptance of a sabbatical leave incurs a commitment by the employee to return to active duty in this district immediately following the sabbatical leave for one (1) full school term, unless prevented by illness or physical disability.[4]
The Board reserves the right to require at its own expense additional examinations and reports by physicians of its choice to determine the employee's ability to return to work.
Commitment of Employer
At the expiration of the sabbatical leave, the employee shall be reinstated in the same position held at the time of the granting of the leave.[4]
Time on sabbatical leave shall be counted as time on the job for purposes of seniority and for retirement fund purposes, but for no other purpose.[5]
Compensation
During the period of sabbatical leave, an employee shall be compensated at least one-half the salary to which s/he would have been entitled had the employee not taken leave.[6]
A sabbatical leave granted for restoration of health shall also serve as a leave of absence without pay from all other school activities.[1]
Compensable employment may not be engaged in while the employee is on sabbatical leave.
338.1 Compensated Professional Leaves
Purpose
This policy shall establish the district's parameters for granting professional development and classroom occupational exchange leaves for certificated administrative and professional employees.
Definitions
Professional Development Leave - shall be defined as a leave of absence granted for the purpose of improving professional competency or obtaining a professional certificate or commission. Such leave shall be directly related to an employee's professional responsibilities, as determined by the Board, and be restricted to activities required by state regulation or law.[1]
Classroom Occupational Exchange Leave - shall be defined as a leave of absence granted for the purpose of acquiring practical work experience in business, industry or government.[2]
Authority
The Board shall have sole authority to adopt and enforce policy establishing the conditions for approval of a professional development leave for eligible employees. All requests for such leave shall be subject to review by the Board. The Board may approve or reject a proposed plan for professional development leave.[1]
The Board may grant a leave to eligible employees for classroom occupational exchange leave for the specified purpose.[2]
Guidelines
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAVE
Eligibility
To qualify for professional development leave, an eligible employee shall have completed ten (10) years of satisfactory service in the public schools of the Commonwealth; at least five (5) consecutive years of such service shall be in this school district.[3]
A leave for professional development may be taken for a half or full school term or for two (2) half school terms during a period of two (2) years, at the employee's option.[3]
The total number of administrative employees on such leaves of absence shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the number of eligible employees. The total number of professional employees on such leaves of absence shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the number of eligible employees.[4]
Application
Professional development leaves shall be granted only to employees participating in an academic program for the purpose of retaining a professional certificate or commission, further preparation and improvement in an area(s) of certification, additional certification, attaining other appropriate and identifiable educational positions within the school district, or as the Board may require, and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.[1]
Requests for professional development leave shall be submitted on the district form and forwarded with a detailed plan to the Superintendent.
All required application materials shall be submitted by March 1 for the following school year and by October 1 for the following semester. The Superintendent may waive the March 1 deadline in the event of unusual circumstances.
Documentation
Applicants for professional development leave shall submit with the application form a detailed plan describing the professional development activities to be undertaken and a statement specifying the benefits of the leave to the employee and the school district. The plan shall provide sufficient information to permit the Board to adequately evaluate the request.[1]
The Board may at any time require additional information from the employee in order to assist the Board in determining whether the leave is being used for the purpose for which it was granted.[5]
The minimum requirements for leave for a half school term shall consist of any one or a combination of the following:[1]
1. Nine (9) graduate credits.
2. Twelve (12) undergraduate credits.
3. One hundred eighty (180) hours of professional development activities.
The minimum requirements for leave for a full school term shall consist of any one or a combination of the following:[1]
1. Eighteen (18) graduate credits.
2. Twenty-four (24) undergraduate credits.
3. Three hundred sixty (360) hours of professional development activities.
Applicants who propose to take graduate or undergraduate credits shall submit notification of acceptance and enrollment from an accredited institution of higher learning for study in courses approved by the Superintendent. The employee shall successfully complete the approved courses and receive passing grades. Upon return from professional development leave, the employee shall submit to the Superintendent within the first month an official transcript of all courses completed. Failure to receive passing grades or to submit required transcripts on time shall result in forfeiture of monies paid by the district.[1][5]
Applicants who propose to undertake professional development activities shall submit to the Board a detailed plan listing the specific activities. Upon return from professional development leave, the employee shall submit to the Superintendent within the first month a formal report describing the educational activities pursued and their benefits and relevancy. Failure to submit required reports on time shall result in forfeiture of monies paid by the district.[1][5]
Commitment of Employee
Acceptance of professional development leave incurs a commitment by the employee to return to active duty in this district immediately following the leave for one (1) full school term, unless prevented by illness or physical disability.[1][6]
Employees shall submit required reports on time or forfeit all compensation and benefits.
Commitment of Employer
At the expiration of the professional development leave, the employee shall be reinstated in the same position held at the time of the granting of the leave.[6]
Time on professional development leave shall be counted as time on the job for purposes of seniority and for retirement fund purposes, but for no other purpose.[7][8]
Compensation
During the period of professional development leave, an employee shall be compensated at least one- half the salary to which s/he would have been entitled had the employee not taken leave.[9]
A leave of absence granted for professional development shall also serve as a leave of absence without pay from all other school activities.[3]
Compensable employment may not be engaged in while the employee is on professional development leave.
CLASSROOM OCCUPATIONAL EXCHANGE LEAVE
Application
Requests for classroom occupational exchange leave shall be submitted on the approved district form and forwarded with appropriate documentation to the Superintendent.
Documentation
Applicants for classroom occupational exchange leave shall submit with the application form a statement from the employer agreeing to the terms and conditions of the leave, as specified in Board policy.
Upon return from such leave, the employee shall submit to the Board a final report detailing the work experience and its benefits.[2][1][5]
Commitment of Employee
Acceptance of classroom occupational exchange leave incurs a commitment by the employee to return to active duty in this district immediately following the leave for one (1) full school term, unless prevented by illness or physical disability.[6]
Commitment of Employer
At the expiration of the classroom occupational exchange leave, the employee shall be reinstated in the same position held at the time of the granting of the leave.[6]
Time on classroom occupational exchange leave shall be counted as time on the job for purposes of seniority and for retirement fund purposes, but for no other purpose.[2]
Compensation
The business, industry or government to whom the employee is assigned during the leave shall fully compensate the school district for all salary, wages, pension and retirement contributions, and other benefits as if the employee were in full-time active service.[2]
339 Uncompensated Leaves
Authority
The Board recognizes that in certain situations an administrative, professional or support employee may request extended leave for personal reasons, and the district could benefit from the return of the employee. This policy establishes parameters for granting uncompensated leaves of absence.
The Board reserves the right to specify the conditions under which uncompensated leave may be approved. All applications for uncompensated leave require approval by the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent.[1]
Uncompensated leave shall be granted in accordance with provisions of the administrative compensation plan, individual contract, collective bargaining agreement or Board resolution.
Guidelines
Application
Requests for uncompensated leave shall be made on the district form to the Superintendent.
Special consideration will be given to circumstances which the Board considers to be an emergency.
Commitment of Employee
The employee granted an uncompensated leave of absence shall inform the Board of his/her intentions to return to employment at least 10 days prior to the scheduled return date.
If notification is not received, it shall be assumed that the employee has abandoned his/her employment with the district. Accordingly, the Board may terminate the employment of the employee.
Commitment of Employer
At the expiration of uncompensated leave, at the option of the Administration, the employee shall be offered (a) the same position previously held or (b) a like position to that previously held.
Time on uncompensated leave shall not count as time on the job, and fringe benefits shall not be provided unless the employee provides payment for benefits.
Child-Bearing Leave
Child-bearing leave of absence shall be granted to any female employee in accordance with the following provisions:
1. The employee must submit a written request for child-bearing leave at least five (5) months prior to the anticipated date of birth.
2. The beginning and ending dates for a child-bearing leave of absence shall be determined by the employee's physician unless provisions of the School Code requiring examination by the school's medical examiner are implemented. The duration of the leave shall commence on the date and extend to the date throughout which the employee's physical condition by reason of pregnancy precludes the employee from performing the duties normally required of such employee.
3. To receive sick leave benefits for child-bearing leave of absence, the employee must furnish statements from her physician certifying physical disability due to pregnancy. Initial payment for sick leave benefits shall be made upon receipt of a physician's written notification that the employee is physically unable to perform her duties. Sick leave payments under the provisions of this policy shall be discontinued no later than six (6) weeks after the date of the birth of the child unless the Superintendent receives another written physician's certification that the employee is still unable to return to work. Sick days taken in excess to total accumulated sick leave shall be subject to payroll deduction. A doctor's examination shall be required if requested by the Superintendent.[2]
4. All benefits normally provided to the employee shall continue during child-bearing leave.
Child-Rearing Leave
Child-rearing leave shall be granted to employees in accordance with the provisions of applicable administrative compensation plans, individual contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and Board resolution.
Adoption Leave
Adoption leave shall be granted to eligible employees in accordance with the provisions of applicable administrative compensation plans, individual contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and Board resolutions.
340 Responsibility for Student Welfare
Authority
The Board adopts this policy to ensure appropriate oversight of and responsibility for student welfare by administrative, professional and support employees.[1]
District employees are responsible for the safety of students in their charge within school buildings and on district property.
Each employee shall maintain a standard of care and concern for supervision, control and protection of students, commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities.
Each teacher must be in the classroom or assigned station, or ensure another staff member is present, when students are in the room or at the assigned station.
An employee should not voluntarily assume responsibility for duties s/he cannot reasonably perform. Voluntary assumption carries the same responsibilities as assigned duties.
Teachers shall provide proper instruction in the safety matters presented in assigned curriculum guides.
Each employee has the responsibility to report immediately to the principal an accident, safety hazard, unsafe condition, or dangerous situation.
Employees may not send students on any personal errands.
Employees may not transport students in a personal vehicle, except when specifically permitted.
Employees shall not require a student to perform work or services that may be detrimental to the student's health.
Delegation of Responsibility
Building principals shall monitor employees’ adherence to this policy to ensure the maintenance of standards that protect student welfare.
Building principals shall annually develop and implement a plan of supervision for the following:
1. Student arrivals and departures, including buses.
2. Halls, restrooms and playgrounds.
3. Cafeteria.
4. Before and after school.
5. Field trips.
6. School activities.
341 Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Authority
Benefits for regularly employed part-time administrative, professional and support employees shall be determined in accordance with the terms of an administrative compensation plan, individual contract, applicable collective bargaining agreement, or Board resolution.
Whenever regularly employed, part-time employees are entitled to fringe benefits normally provided for full-time employees of the same classification, such benefits will be established at the time of employment, and the manner of proration determined at that time.
Part-time employees shall be included in the School Employees' Retirement System upon reaching either 500 hours or eighty (80) days of employment, in accordance with law.[1]
342 Jury Duty
Authority
Regularly employed administrative, professional and support employees shall be protected against loss of employment for time served on jury duty.[1]
Guidelines
When an employee is notified of jury duty, s/he shall inform the building principal.
Employees called for jury duty shall normally be permitted to serve and will not be penalized in any way. They shall receive normal pay for the period of jury duty, but any compensation received from jury duty in excess of actual expenses shall be credited against such pay.
343 Paid Holidays
Authority
Paid holidays for regularly employed administrative and support employees shall be determined in accordance with Board policy.
Holidays are established for eligible employees in accordance with the calendar adopted annually by the Board and/or an applicable administrative compensation plan, individual contract, collective bargaining agreement, or Board resolution.[1][2][3]
346 Workers’ Compensation
Authority
Workers' compensation is required by law and all employees shall be covered while performing their assigned duties.[1]
Guidelines
Any employee injured while performing services as an employee of the district shall complete a workers' compensation form within twenty-four (24) hours after the accident and submit it to the Superintendent's office.
If the employee is incapable of submitting the report, the appropriate supervisor may obtain necessary information for proper filing of the report.
The form may be obtained from the Superintendent's secretary. The Superintendent's secretary shall record the completed form and transmit it to the insurance carrier.
347 Workers’ Compensation Transitional Return-to-Work Program
Purpose
The purpose of a workers' compensation transitional return-to-work program is the safe, timely return of injured district employees to transitional or regular employment.
Authority
In an effort to control workers' compensation costs, the Board adopts this policy to ensure that employees who have been injured at work and are covered by workers’ compensation return to work as soon as possible, in accordance with Board policy and administrative regulations.
This policy shall apply only to an employee who meets all of the following conditions:
1. Has been injured at work.
2. Is disabled as defined under the state Workers' Compensation Act.
3. Is capable of productive work.
4. Cannot return to his/her pre-injury job for the district with or without reasonable accommodations as a result of his/her work injury.
5. Is expected to be able to return to his/her pre-injury job within a definite period of time.
6. Is being paid workers' compensation disability benefits.
An employee shall not be eligible for continuation in the transitional return-to-work program if one (1) of the following determinations is made:
1. Employee cannot perform the assigned lighter duty work.
2. Employee will be unable to return to his/her pre-injury occupation with or without reasonable accommodations within a reasonable period of time.
The work that shall be offered to an eligible employee shall be productive work that will advance the interests of the district.
Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall establish a transitional return-to-work program and develop administrative regulations to implement the Board policy.
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all district staff responsible for the transitional return-to- work program shall receive periodic training from legal counsel with expertise in the Family And Medical Leave Act, Americans With Disabilities Act, workers' compensation and labor relations. The training shall include information on the interaction of the transitional return-to-work program and applicable laws, contracts and collective bargaining agreements.
The Superintendent or designee shall determine if a lighter duty job will be offered to an eligible employee.
When the interactive process is going to be engaged in, the Superintendent or designee shall engage the solicitor or special labor counsel. Guidelines
The transitional return-to-work program and Board policy shall be implemented in a manner that does not conflict with applicable laws, contracts or collective bargaining agreements.
Nothing in this policy shall be construed as requiring that a lighter duty job be provided to an eligible employee or that the essential functions of any job be eliminated. Lighter duty jobs are intended as a transitional opportunity to assist an injured employee to return to his/her pre-injury occupation with or without reasonable accommodations.
348 Unlawful Harrassment
Authority
The Board strives to provide a safe, positive working climate for its administrative, professional and support employees. Therefore, it shall be the policy of the district to maintain an employment environment in which harassment in any form is not tolerated.
The Board prohibits all forms of unlawful harassment of employees and third parties by all district students and staff members, contracted individuals, vendors, volunteers, and third parties in the schools. The Board encourages employees and third parties who have been harassed to promptly report such incidents to the designated administrators.[1][2][3][4][5]
The Board directs that complaints of harassment shall be investigated promptly, and corrective action taken when allegations are substantiated. Confidentiality of all parties shall be maintained, consistent with the district's legal and investigative obligations.
No reprisals nor retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith charges of harassment.
Definitions
For purposes of this policy, harassment shall consist of verbal, written, graphic or physical conduct relating to an individual's race, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or genetic information when such conduct:[4][5]
1. Is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it affects an individual's ability to perform job functions or creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive work environment.
2. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance.
3. Otherwise adversely affects an individual's employment opportunities.
For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; and other inappropriate verbal, written, graphic or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:[6]
1. Acceptance of such conduct is made, explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual's continued employment.
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is the basis for employment decisions affecting the individual.
3. Such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the employee's job performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.
Delegation of Responsibility
In order to maintain a work environment that discourages and prohibits unlawful harassment, the Board designates the Assistant Superintendent as the district’s Compliance Officer.[7]
The Compliance Officer shall publish and disseminate this policy and the complaint procedure at least annually to students, parents/guardians, employees, independent contractors, vendors, and the public. The publication shall include the position, office address and telephone number of the Compliance Officer.
The administration shall be responsible to provide training for students and district employees regarding unlawful harassment.
Each employee shall be responsible to maintain a working environment free from all forms of unlawful harassment.
The building principal or designee shall be responsible to complete the following duties when receiving a complaint of unlawful harassment:
1. Inform the employee or third party of the right to file a complaint and the complaint procedure.
2. Notify the complainant and the accused of the progress at appropriate stages of the procedure.
3. Refer the complainant to the Compliance Officer if the building principal is the subject of the complaint.
Guidelines
Complaint Procedure – Employee/Third Party
Step 1 – Reporting
An employee or third party who believes s/he has been subject to conduct that constitutes a violation of this policy is encouraged to immediatelyreport the incident to the building principal.
If the building principal is the subject of a complaint, the employee or third party shall report the incident directly to the Compliance Officer.
The complainant is encouraged to use the report form available from the building principal, but oral complaints shall be acceptable.
Step 2 – Investigation
Upon receiving a complaint of unlawful harassment, the building principal shall immediately notify the Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer shall authorize the building principal to investigate the complaint, unless the building principal is the subject of the complaint or is unable to conduct the investigation.
The investigation may consist of individual interviews with the complainant, the accused, and others with knowledge relative to the incident. The investigator may also evaluate any other information and materials relevant to the investigation.
The obligation to conduct this investigation shall not be negated by the fact that a criminal investigation of the incident is pending or has been concluded.
Step 3 – Investigative Report
The building principal shall prepare and submit a written report to the Compliance Officer within fifteen (15) days, unless additional time to complete the investigation is required. The report shall include a summary of the investigation, a determination of whether the complaint has been substantiated as factual and whether it is a violation of this policy, and a recommended disposition of the complaint.
The complainant and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of the investigation, including the recommended disposition of the complaint.
Step 4 – District Action
If the investigation results in a finding that the complaint is factual and constitutes a violation of this policy, the district shall take prompt, corrective action to ensure that such conduct ceases and will not recur. District staff shall document the corrective action taken and, when not prohibited by law, inform the complainant.
Disciplinary actions shall be consistent with Board policies, administrative regulations and procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal laws.
If it is concluded that an employee has knowingly made a false complaint under this policy, such employee shall be subject to disciplinary action.[8]
Appeal Procedure
1. If the complainant is not satisfied with a finding of no violation of the policy or with the recommended corrective action, s/he may submit a written appeal to the Compliance Officer within fifteen (15) days.
2. The Compliance Officer shall review the investigation and the investigative report and may also conduct a reasonable investigation.
3. The Compliance Officer shall prepare a written response to the appeal within fifteen (15) days. Copies of the response shall be provided to the complainant, the accused and the building principal who conducted the initial investigation.
351 Drug and Substance Abuse
Purpose
The Board strives to provide a safe, positive work environment and encourages personal health and well- being. The Board recognizes the dangers of drug/alcohol abuse and the deleterious effect that drug and alcohol abuse can have on employees and the educational program of the school district. The Board is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace, and to encourage any affected employee to seek appropriate assistance.
The primary purpose and justification for any district action will be for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and school property.
Definitions
Drugs - shall be defined as those outlined in the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.[1]
Conviction - a finding of guilt, including a plea of nolo contendere, an imposition of sentence, or both by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the federal or state criminal drug statutes.[2]
Criminal Drug Statute - a federal or state criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, use or possession of a controlled substance.[2]
Drug-free Workplace - the site for the performance of work at which employees are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance.[2]
Authority
The Board requires that each administrative, professional and support employee be given notification that, as a condition of employment, the employee will abide by the terms of this policy and notify the district of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace immediately, but no later than seventy-two (72) hours, after such conviction.[3][4]
Any employee convicted of delivery of a controlled substance or convicted of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver shall be terminated from his/her employment with the district.[5][1]
Delegation of Responsibility
A statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the employee's workplace shall be provided by the Superintendent or designee and shall specify the actions that will be taken against the employee for violation of this policy, up to and including termination and referral for prosecution.[4][6]
A copy of this policy shall be provided to each employee of the school district upon employment and on an annual basis.
Within ten (10) days after receiving notice of the conviction of a district employee, the district shall notify any federal agency or department that is the grantor of funds to the district.[4]
The district shall take appropriate personnel action within thirty (30) days of receiving notice against any convicted employee, up to and including termination, or require the employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.[4][6]
In establishing a drug-free awareness program, the Superintendent or designee shall inform employees about:[4]
1. Dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
2. Board's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace.
3. Availability of drug counseling, drug rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs.
4. Penalties that may be imposed for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace.
The district shall make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of this policy.[4]
Guidelines
The Superintendent or designee shall immediately report incidents involving the possession, use or sale of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia as defined in the Pennsylvania Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act by any employee while on school property, at any school-sponsored activity or on a conveyance providing transportation to or from a school or school-sponsored activity to the local police department that has jurisdiction over the school’s property, in accordance with state law and regulations, the procedures set forth in the memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement and Board policies.[7][8][9][10][11][12]
In accordance with state law, the Superintendent shall annually, by July 31, report all incidents of possession, use or sale of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia to the Office for Safe Schools on the required form.[8][12]
351.1 Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Authority
The Board shall implement a pre-employment drug testing policy to ensure that employees are qualified to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position that they are hired to perform, and that new employees do not present a threat to the safety and well-being of those with whom they will come into contact. The scope of this policy shall include post-offer, pre-employment screening for the use of illegal drugs as a condition of employment.
As part of the district's employment procedures, all applicants for employment within the school district shall be required to undergo a post-offer, pre-employment drug screening to detect the use of illegal drugs. The screening shall be conducted by a physician designated by the school district. Any offer of employment from the Board is contingent upon, among other conditions, satisfactory completion of this drug screening including without limitation a negative test result.
It should be understood that the district shall receive a drug screening report from the examining physician regarding the applicant or the employee's test results. Such records shall be confidential and shall be collected and maintained on separate forms and medical files and shall be treated as confidential. Medical records obtained pursuant to this policy shall be the property of the district. Records shall be retained for the time period prescribed by law.[1][2]
All drug screenings required by the school district pursuant to this policy shall be paid in full by the Board.
LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Lampeter, Pennsylvania 17537
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS 2019 COMMITTEES and REPRESENTATIVES
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE Melissa S. Herr, Chairperson Patricia M. Pontz, Chairperson James H. Byrnes David J. Beiler Patricia M. Pontz Melissa S. Herr Susan A. Rhoades Community Members: Joseph McCarthy (18-19, 19-20) John Strange (18-19, 19-20)
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE Scott M. Arnst, Chairperson Scott J. Kimmel, Chairperson James H. Byrnes James H. Byrnes Melissa S. Herr Dustin D. Knarr Susan A. Rhoades Patricia M. Pontz Audra R. Spahn Community Member: Amanda Roth (18-19, 19-20)
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE David J. Beiler, Chairperson Melissa S. Herr, Chairperson James H. Byrnes David J. Beiler Scott J. Kimmel James H. Byrnes Dustin D. Knarr Patricia M. Pontz Audra R. Spahn
LAMPETER-STRASBURG ATHLETIC COUNCIL Scott J. Kimmel, Representative Dustin D. Knarr, Alternate
LANCASTER-LEBANON INTERMEDIATE UNIT 13 Melissa S. Herr, Representative
LANCASTER COUNTY ACADEMY JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE David J. Beiler, Representative Susan A. Rhoades, Alternate
LANCASTER COUNTY TAX COLLECTION BUREAU Kathleen Boyce, Representative Keith A. Stoltzfus, Alternate
LANCASTER COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER James H. Byrnes, Representative Scott M. Arnst, Alternate
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Kevin S. Peart, Ed.D., Representative
PSBA LEGISLATURE Audra R. Spahn, Representative Patricia M. Pontz, Alternate LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Lampeter, Pennsylvania 17537
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS 2019 SCHEDULE
BOARD MEETINGS – First Monday of the Month January 7 August 5 February 4 September 3 (First Tuesday) March 4 October 7 April 1 November 4 May 6 December 5 (First Thursday) June 10 (Second Monday)
All Board Meetings will be held in the Board Room of the Lampeter-Strasburg Administration Building starting at 7:30 p.m.
WORKSHOP SESSIONS – Third Monday of the Month January 22 (Third Tuesday) August 19 February 19 (Third Tuesday) September 16 March 18 October 21 April 15 November 18 May 20
All Workshop Meetings will be held in the Board Room of the Lampeter-Strasburg Administration Building, starting at 7:30 p.m.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – First Monday of the Month January 7 August 5 February 4 September 3 (First Tuesday) March 4 October 7 April 1 November 4 May 6 December 5 (First Thursday-Time TBA) June 10 (Second Monday)
Generally, all Personnel Committee Meetings will be held in the Conference Room of the Lampeter-Strasburg Administration Building, starting at 6:30 p.m.
ACADEMIC COMMITTEE – Second Monday of the Month January 14 May 13 February 11 September 9 March 11 October 15 (First Tuesday) April 8 November 11
Generally, all Academic Committee Meetings will be held in the Board Room of the Lampeter-Strasburg Administration Building, starting at 6:30 p.m.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE – Third Monday of the Month
January 22 (Third Tuesday) August 19 February 19 (Third Tuesday) September 16 March 18 October 21 April 15 November 18 May 20
Generally, all Building Committee Meetings will be held in the Board Room of the Lampeter-Strasburg Administration Building, starting at 6:30 p.m.