ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

Legislative Agenda December 19, 2019 7:30 p.m.

I. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem – Penncrest Saxophone Ensemble Roll Call

II. Approval of Minutes

A. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 B. Reorganization Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2019 C. Bid Opening Minutes of December 4, 2019 – Electrical Improvements

III. Presentations and Awards

A. 7th Grade Boys Undefeated Soccer Team B. 8th Grade Boys Undefeated Soccer Team

IV Educational Presentation

A. Holiday Music performed by Penncrest High School Saxophone Ensemble: Allison Barusevicius, Michael MacDonald, Jeremy Mack, Sam Nolan, Rose Schwartz and Sabella Saulino.

V. Reports

A. Student Liaison Reports B. Board Liaison Reports C. Committee Highlights and Reports D. School Reports E. Superintendent’s Report F. Solicitor’s Report G. President’s Report There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting of January 23, 2020, at Penncrest High School. The Legislative Meetings are recorded on tape.

VI. Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)

A. RTMEA – Sean Hobdell

Agenda 1 December 19, 2019 VII. Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)

District residents and taxpayers wishing to address the School Board are encouraged to do so at this time. Written items are strongly suggested. Speakers should state their name and address for the record before commenting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The School Board may suspend the public comment period after a reasonable amount of time. Profanity, shouting or personal attacks will not be permitted. Please note that the public comment period is intended to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the Board; however, it is not an opportunity to participate public debate or question and answer dialogue.

Questions or concerns will not be addressed publicly by the Board during this Legislative meeting; therefore, contact information should be provided to the Administration so that the School District can follow-up with citizens’ concerns following the meeting.

A. Rose Tree Media Residents

VIII. Old Business

A. None

IX. New Business

A. Human Resources 1. Terminations a. Professional b. Non-Instructional 2. Nominations a. Professional b. Non-Instructional 3. General a. Classification Change b. Unpaid Leave of Absence c. Rescind Supplemental Contracts d. Supplemental Contracts e. Other 1. Addendum to Contract – CCRES – See Attachment A 2. Bloomsburg University Field Placement – See Attachment B

Agenda 2 December 19, 2019 IX. New Business

B. Overnight Trips 1. Penncrest High School Music Department – Ithaca, NY 2. Penncrest High School Eco-Adventure Club – Benton, PA 3. Penncrest Music Department – Toms River, NJ C. Policies 1. Policy 127 Graduation Requirements – First Read and Review –See Attachment C D. Calendar 1. 2020-2021 School Year Calendar – First Read and Review - See Attachment D

X. Finance

A. Purchasing 1. None B. General 1. Change Orders – None 2. Budgetary Transfers 3. JMW Entertainment Group Contract 4. Act 1 Index Resolution for 2020/2021 5. Delaware County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors Appointment 6. Kompan Proposal – Phase 2, 3 and 4 C. Financials for November, 2019 D. Bill Lists for November, 2019

XI. Addendum

A. Human Resources 1. Terminations a. Non-Instructional 2. Nominations a. Professional b. Non-Instructional 3. General a. Classification Change b. Supplemental Contracts c. Transfers d. Other

Agenda 3 December 19, 2019

XII. Adjournment

ANNOUNCEMENT

There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting of January 23, 2020, at Penncrest High School. The Legislative Meetings are recorded on tape.

Agenda 4 December 19, 2019

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

Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen Vanessa R. Scott, Ed. D. Superintendent Director of Management Services

To: Members of the Board of School Directors Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Superintendent From: Vanessa Scott, Board Secretary Date: December 13, 2019 Subject: Minutes of the November 21, 2019 Legislative Meeting

I. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call ______

Board Members in Attendance: Students: Jaclyn Clancy Lindsay Allison James Cunningham Arianna Fowler Susan Henderson-Utis Paige Goldberg Robert Kelly Jeffrey Koenig Absent: Theresa Napson-Williams William O’Donnell Elizabeth Schneider Kristin Seale

Absent:

Also in Attendance: Ron Baldino, Maintenance and Operations Thomas Kelly, Esq., Solicitor Michelle Britton, Asst. Principal SLMS Bonnie Kinsler, Supervisor of Trans. Eric Bucci, Principal GW Devin Layton, Asst. Principal SLMS Casey Cohen, Dir. Technology Kim McCann-Roller, Info. Tech. Spec. Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Superintendent Chip Olinger, Athletic Director William Dougherty, Asst. to Superintendent John Reid, Principal IL Joe Fuhr, Asst. Principal PHS Jenny Robinson, Principal Rose Tree Elem. Frances Garner, Dir. Student Services Robert Salladino, Principal SLMS Ron Harris, Network Specialist Vanessa Scott, Dir. Management Services Ralph Harrison, Principal PHS Dave Stango, Asst. Principal PHS Thomas Haupert, Dir. Human Resources Sharon Sweeney, Asst. Principal PHS Heather Hogan, Asst. Bus. Mgr. Paula Voshell, Principal Media Elementary Mack Johnson, Mgmt. Systems Admin.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 1 December 19, 2019

I. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem - String Ensemble with Mr. Weaver Roll Call Art Display: For the past two years, members of the Penncrest Chapter of the National Art Honor Society were invited to create portraits of the Alzheimer's patients at Glen Riddle, for their annual art auction fundraiser, to benefit the Memory Unit. The students who participated this year are: Raven Amaro, Olivia Biordi, Lucy Buscaglia, Cori Chen, Jon Choi, Reese Corkwell, Vaida Cosgrove, Allison Deaton, Sage Forsythe, Emily Knapp, Erin Kurcon, Heidi Mroz, Olivia Ottolenghi and Jenny Plick.

II. Approval of Minutes

A. Legislative Meeting Minutes October 24, 2019

Mr. O’Donnell moved and Ms. Clancy seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 78

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2019

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

AYES: Jaclyn Clancy, James Cunningham, Susan Henderson-Utis, Robert Kelly, Jeffrey Koenig, Theresa Napson-Williams, William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Kristin Seale NAYS: None ABSENT: None

III. Presentations and Awards

A. Elizabeth Schneider – PSBA Certificate of Appreciation

PSBA recognizes Elizabeth Schneider for her eight years of School Board Service and the long-term contributions of individuals who bring their energy, talent and values to the guidance of youth and public education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

I would also like to acknowledge all of our outgoing School Board Directors. School directors today have the challenging job of making difficult choices and shouldering critical responsibilities in their stewardship of the District. Their ultimate goal has always been the success of the children in our District. I applaud their willingness to serve as advocates for our children and the voice of public education. I am exceedingly grateful for the gift of their personal time to this nonpaid, volunteer effort. Thank you to all of you for your leadership and statesmanship and for giving unselfishly of your time and talents to support our students.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 2 December 19, 2019

III. Presentations and Awards (cont’d)

B. Elizabeth Schneider – Outgoing Board Member

The District and Board of School Directors recognizes Elizabeth Schneider for her eight years of service to the students, staff and community members of the Rose Tree Media School District. Elizabeth served as the Legislative and Delaware County Community College Representative and Chairman of Curriculum and Instruction and Pupil Services Committees. Throughout her tenure as a Board Director, Liz served on multiple committees and provided meaningful collaboration to move forward the important work of the Board and the District. We thank her for her passion, integrity, commitment to excellence, and her many years of volunteer service to support our students.

C. Jaclyn Clancy – Outgoing Board Member

The District and Board of School Directors recognizes Jaclyn Clancy for her four years of dedication to the Rose Tree Media School District Community and the Board of School Directors. During her tenure with the District, Jaclyn served as Chairman of the Technology Committee and the IU Representative. Jackie’s clarity and acumen in decision making helped support the important work of the Board and the District. She has been an important collaborator in our work in incorporating technology-integration into teaching and learning. Jackie has served as a dependable liaison between the District and the IU and not only attended our District Board Meetings but those of the IU as well. We appreciate all of her efforts on behalf of our District and students.

D. James Cunningham – Outgoing Board Member

The District and Board of School Directors recognizes James Cunningham for his four years of service to the Rose Tree Media School District Community. Mr. Cunningham was the Delaware County Community College Representative during his tenure with the District. We appreciate his support in furthering the linkages between the District and the Community College as well as his honest and forthright commitment to supporting the students and staff. We appreciate his investment of time and effort in supporting the mission and vision of the District.

E. Jeffrey Koenig – Outgoing Board Member

The District and Board of School Directors recognizes Jeffrey for his four years of service to Rose Tree Media School District Community and leadership of the Board. Jeffrey served as Committee Chairman of the Pupil Services and Operations Committees and as President of the Board. Jeff took on the mantle of leadership of the Board and we appreciate his thoughtfulness and diligence in stewarding the District’s vision. His willingness to take a leadership role and work on multiple Board Committees speaks to his comprehensive understanding of the District’s program and his personal dedication to our students. We appreciate his many hours of volunteerism, his responsiveness to District and community concerns, and his integrity in leading from a student-first perspective.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 3 December 19, 2019

III. Presentations and Awards (cont’d)

F. William O’Donnell – Outgoing Board Member

The District and Board of School Directors recognizes William O’Donnell for his 13 years of service to the students of the Rose Tree Media School District and community. Mr. O’Donnell served as the Finance Committee Chairman, Interim Board President and Vice-President of the Board. Mr. O’Donnell has given over a decade of service to the District and our community. As Finance Chair, Bill has successfully navigated the District through periods of financial stressors. He has demonstrated leadership and expertise in fiscal-decision making while maintaining a commitment to achieving excellence in educational programming. Bill has spent countless hours volunteering his time and energy to support the mission and vision of our District. He has attended over 300 formal meetings of the Board in addition to the numerous hours of informal stewardship he has provided during his long tenure on the Board. We are grateful for his commitment and dedication to the District and our community.

IV Educational Presentation

A. 21st Century Learning in Physics – Jim Ciccarelli and David Miller

V. Reports

A. Student Liaison Reports B. Board Liaison Reports C. Committee Highlights and Reports – In Official Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 D. School Reports – In Official Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 E. Superintendent’s Report – In Official Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 F. Solicitor’s Report – In Official Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 G. President’s Report There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting of December 19, 2019 at Penncrest High School. The Legislative Meetings are recorded on tape.

VI. Scheduled Presentations

A. RTMEA – Andrew Virtue

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 4 December 19, 2019

VII. Unscheduled Presentations – none

District residents and taxpayers wishing to address the School Board are encouraged to do so at this time. Written items are strongly suggested. Speakers should state their name and address for the record before commenting. Comments are limited to three minutes. The School Board may suspend the public comment period after a reasonable amount of time. Profanity, shouting or personal attacks will not be permitted. Please note that the public comment period is intended to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the Board; however, it is not an opportunity to participate public debate or question and answer dialogue.

Questions or concerns will not be addressed publicly by the Board during this Legislative meeting; therefore, contact information should be provided to the Administration so that the School District can follow-up with citizens’ concerns following the meeting.

VIII. Old Business

A. Policies 1. Policy 333 Professional Growth Guidelines. See Attachment A – In Official Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019

Ms. Clancy moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 79

VIII. Old Business

A. Policies

1. Policy 333 Professional Growth Guidelines

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve Policy 333 Professional Growth Guidelines. This policy was discussed at the October 10 and November 12, 2019 Human Resources Committee meetings.

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

AYES: Jaclyn Clancy, Susan Henderson-Utis, Robert Kelly, Jeffrey Koenig, Theresa Napson-Williams, William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Kristin Seale NAYS: James Cunningham ABSENT: None

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 5 December 19, 2019

IX. New Business

A. Human Resources 1. Terminations a. Non-Instructional 2. Nominations a. Non-Instructional 3. General a. Classification Change b. Unpaid Leave of Absence c. Supplemental Contracts d. Salary Change e. Other 1. MOU between RTMSD and RTM Secretaries and Educational Support Personnel. See Attachment B – In Official Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 2. MOU between RTMSD and Bus Driver/Custodial Maintenance. See Attachment C – In Official Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 3. Agreement between RTMSD and Donovan Group. See Attachment D – In Official Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 4. Chaperone Rates

Mrs. Seale moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 80

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following New Business:

IX. New Business

A. Human Resources

1. Terminations

a. Non-Instructional

1. Aaron Gibson, correction to retirement date. Should be end of work day February 24, 2020.

2. Patty Rutter, Cafeteria Trainee, Indian Lane, resignation effective November 15, 2019.

3. Alec Scully, Assistant Marching Band Director, resignation effective August 31, 2019.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 6 December 19, 2019

IX. New Business (cont’d)

A. Human Resources

2. Nominations

a. Non-Instructional

1. Melissa Brown, Interventionist for the 2019-2020 school year at the rate of $25.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours. Ms. Brown is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary. NOTE: Ms. Brown is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.

2. Marci Dunn, (.5) Support Staff II, effective with the completion of her pre-employment paperwork, at the rate of $17.73 per hour. Ms. Dunn is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Hope Kaut who was reassigned. NOTE: Ms. Dunn is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.

3. John Hutchins, Substitute Bus Driver effective January 2, 2020 at the rate of $25.17 per hour. NOTE: Mr. Hutchins is being hired pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork.

4. Michelle Nieczpiel, (.5) Support Staff II, effective with the completion of her pre-employment paperwork at the rate of $17.73 per hour. Ms. Nieczpiel is assigned to Media Elementary replacing Sarah Simonds. NOTE Ms. Nieczpiel is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.

5. Therese Tanzilli, Interventionist for the 2019-2020 school year at the rate of $25.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours. Ms. Tanzilli is assigned to Glenwood Elementary. NOTE: Ms. Tanzilli is being hired pending completion of her pre- employment paperwork.

3. General

a. Classification Change

1. Michael Anders, from Full time to Part time Bus Driver effective November 1, 2019.

2. Tammy Kinsey, from Substitute Cafeteria Worker to Cafeteria Trainee effective November 22, 2019 at the rate of $13.36 per hour. Ms. Kinsey is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary replacing Madeline Wightman who resigned.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 7 December 19, 2019

IX. New Business (cont’d)

A. Human Resources

3. General

a. Classification Change

3. Patrick Resnick, from Full time to Part time Bus Driver effective November 1, 2019.

4. Steven Rhoades, from Full time to Part time Bus Driver effective November 1, 2019.

5. Wasyl Rowlyk, from Full time to Part time Bus Aide effective November 1, 2019.

6. Richard Scala, from Full time to Part time Bus Driver effective November 1, 2019.

b. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Michelle Minutella requests an extension of her unpaid leave of absence to January 17, 2020.

c. Supplemental Contracts

1. Daniel Allen, Penncrest High School, Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $4,495.00.

2. Lauren DeMarco, Glenwood Elementary, Birthday Club Bash Sponsor for the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $145.00.

3. Andre Harding, Assistant Band Director, Penncrest High School, $1,450.00. NOTE: Mr. Harding is being hired pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork.

4. Brendan Hartner, Assistant Band Director, Penncrest High School, $725.00. NOTE: Mr. Hartner is being hired pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork.

5. John Kuhar, Penncrest High School, Assistant Marching Band Director for the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $2,900.00.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 8 December 19, 2019

IX. New Business (cont’d)

A. Human Resources

3. General

c. Supplemental Contracts

6. Carin Newsome, Springton Lake Middle School, New Teacher Mentor effective November 11, 2019 at the annual salary of $972.80.

7. David Zell, Penncrest High School, Assistant Emanon Director for the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $1,595.00. NOTE: Mr. Zell is being hired pending completion of his pre- employment paperwork.

d. Salary Change

1. Hope Kaut, (.7) Special Education Teacher, incorrect salary was reported at the October meeting. Ms. Kaut’s correct salary is $50,024.00, Bachelor’s/Step 5 pro-rated.

e. Other

1. Recommend Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Rose Tree Media School District and the Rose Tree Media Secretaries and Educational Support Personnel Association effective September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2021. See Attachment B

2. Recommend Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Rose Tree Media School District and the Bus Driver/Custodial Maintenance Association effective September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2021. See Attachment C

3. Recommend Board approval of the agreement between Rose Tree Media School District and the Donovan Group to provide communication services effective December 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. See Attachment D

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 9 December 19, 2019

IX. New Business (cont’d)

A. Human Resources

3. General

e. Other

4. Recommend Board approval of the Chaperone rates for the 2019-2020 school year as follows:

Springton Lake Middle School $42.50 per event Penncrest High School $55.00 per event

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

AYES: Jaclyn Clancy, James Cunningham, Susan Henderson-Utis, Robert Kelly, Jeffrey Koenig, Theresa Napson-Williams, William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Kristin Seale NAYS: None ABSENT: None

X. Finance

A. Purchasing – none

B. General 1. Change Orders – None 2. Budgetary Transfers 3. 2018/2019 Local Audit 4. Springton Lake Middle School lease 5. Lake Raystown Resort Contract 6. Donation 7. 403(b) Plan Document Amendment Approval 8. Kompan Proposal 9. Garland Roofing Proposal – Penncrest 10. Garland Roofing Proposal – Glenwood 11. Stericycle Contract 12. Behavior Health Program at Prospect CCMC, LLC Agreement 13. DCIU Hearing and Language Support Contract 14. Elwyn Davidson School Contract #5032 15. Elwyn Davidson School Contract #3800 16. Settlement Agreement

Mr. O’Donnell moved and Ms. Clancy seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 81

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 10 December 19, 2019

X. Finance

A. Purchasing – none

B. General

1. Change Orders – none

2. Budgetary Transfers

Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public School code section 609) when funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9) months of the fiscal year by the board.

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following budgetary transfers:

FY 20-15 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Operation of Building Services – Repairs and Maintenance AMOUNT: $5,973.00

TO: Operation of Building Services – New Equipment AMOUNT: $5,973.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase new HVAC equipment for Glenwood.

FY 20-16 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Technology Support Services - Supplies AMOUNT: $4,500.00

TO: Instruction - Supplies AMOUNT: $4,500.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase student desks at Glenwood.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 11 December 19, 2019

X. Finance (cont’d)

B. General

2. Budgetary Transfers

FY 20-17 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Instruction - Books AMOUNT: $4,000.00

TO: Curriculum and Development – Supplies AMOUNT: $4,000.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to pay for red word cards for project read.

FY 20-18 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Care and Upkeep of Equipment Services – Repairs and Maintenance AMOUNT: $2,445.00

TO: School Sponsored Student Activities – Repairs and Maintenance AMOUNT: $2,445.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to clean band uniforms.

FY 20-19 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Instruction - New Equipment AMOUNT: $1,131.30

TO: Instruction - Supplies AMOUNT: $1,131.30

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase music.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 12 December 19, 2019

X. Finance (cont’d)

B. General

3. 2018/2019 Local Audit

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors accepts the unmodified (“clean”) audit opinion for 2018/2019 local audit report, which contained no observations or findings. The report was presented by Jeff Kowalczyk from Barbacane, Thornton and Company.

4. Springton Lake Middle School Lease

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the lease renewal with Congregation Beth Yeshua for the rental of Springton Lake Middle School’s auditorium, cafeteria and gym for one year every Saturday from 8:30-1:30 that includes a $40/hr fee for a custodian and $500/Saturday rental fee.

5. Lake Raystown Resort Contract

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the contract with Lake Raystown Resort in the amount of $619.38. This contract is for the Springton Lake Middle School Science Olympics Competition.

6. Donation – Springton Lake PTG

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors accept a donation in the amount of $1,200.00 from the Springton Lake PTG. This donation will be used for the framing of student artwork.

7. 403(b) Plan Document Amendment Approval

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the 403(b) Plan Document Amendment. This document will ensure that we are compliant with IRS guidelines.

8. Kompan Proposal

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the proposal with Kompan in the amount of $87,503.63. This proposal is for the demolition and installation costs for Phase 1 of the Media Elementary School Playground Project. The district has been reimbursed from the Media Playground Committee.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 13 December 19, 2019

X. Finance (cont’d)

B. General

9. Garland Roofing Proposal - Penncrest

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the proposal with Garland Roofing in the amount of $4,500.00. This proposal is for the project specifications in reference to the restoration of the Penncrest High School Gym roof.

10. Garland Roofing Proposal – Glenwood

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the proposal with Garland Roofing in the amount of $4,500.00. This proposal is for the project specifications in reference to the restoration of the Glenwood Elementary School roof.

11. Stericycle Contract

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a renewal contract submitted by Stericycle to provide biohazardous regulated medical waste disposal for a period of 60 months/5 years from 09/15/19 - 09/04/23. The cost of this service is $1444.20.

12. Behavior Health Program at Prospect CCMC, LLC Agreement

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve an interagency linkage agreement with Behavior Health Program at Prospect CCMC, LLC in order to maintain a continuous and effective working relationship. Prospect CCMC provides 24-hour emergency medical and psychiatric services. The agreement provides that parties shall maintain appropriate collaboration that is ongoing, cooperative and productive.

13. DCIU Hearing and Language Support Contract

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract submitted by Delaware County Intermediate Unit for the provision of educational and related services for a student receiving hearing and language support in Rose Tree Media’s Extended School Year program during the summer of 2019. The sum cost for the services is $493.05, and is required by the student’s Individualized Education Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 14 December 19, 2019

X. Finance (cont’d)

B. General

14. Elwyn Davidson School Contract #5032

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract submitted by Elwyn for the provision of educational and related services for a student placed at the Elwyn Davidson School for the 2019-20 school year. The per diem rate for these services is $324.18 and is required by the student’s Individualized Education Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The student is a resident at Elwyn, and these costs will be recuperated by the student’s resident school district. (#5032)

15. Elwyn Davidson School Contract #3800

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract submitted by Elwyn for the provision of educational and related services for a student placed at the Elwyn Davidson School for the 2019-20 school year. The per diem rate for these services is $324.18 and is required by the student’s Individualized Education Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (#3800)

16. Settlement Agreement

Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a Settlement Agreement for payment of attorney fees in the amount of $29,000.00 to resolve ongoing litigation between the District and the parents of a special education student.

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

AYES: Jaclyn Clancy, James Cunningham, Susan Henderson-Utis, Robert Kelly, Jeffrey Koenig, Theresa Napson-Williams, William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Kristin Seale NAYS: None ABSENT: None

X. Finance

C. Financials for October 2019 D. Bill Lists for October 2019

Mr. O’Donnell moved and Ms. Clancy seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 82

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following Financial Reports:

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 15 December 19, 2019

X. Finance (cont’d)

C. Financials for October 2019

October 2019 Treasurers Reports

October 2019 Investment Reports

October 2019 Summary Expenditure Status Report

October 2019 Revenue Status Report

D. Bill Lists for October 2019

October 2019 General Fund Bill List $ 3,409,913.22

October 2019 Capital Fund Bill List $ 118,234.62

October 2019 Bond Series 2018 Bill List $ 584,809.44

October 2019 Bond Series 2011 Bill List $ 192,950.56

October 2019 Scholarship Bill List $ 50.00

October 2019 Activities/Special Revenue Fund $ 29,026.31 $ 4,334,984.15

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

AYES: Jaclyn Clancy, James Cunningham, Susan Henderson-Utis, Robert Kelly, Jeffrey Koenig, Theresa Napson-Williams, William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Kristin Seale NAYS: None ABSENT: None

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 16 December 19, 2019

XI. Addendum

A. Human Resources 1. Terminations a. Professional 2. Nominations a. Professional 3. General a. Classification Change b. Unpaid Leave of Absence c. Supplemental Contracts 1. Penncrest High School Chaperones – See Attachment E – In Official Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 2. New Teacher Mentor 3. Assistant Swim Coach

Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 83

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following Addendum Items:

XI. Addendum

A. Human Resources

1. Terminations

a. Professional

1. Madeline Edwards, Special Education Teacher, Indian Lane Elementary, resignation effective December 5, 2019.

2. Judith Raichek, English Teacher, Springton Lake Middle School, retirement effective January 24, 2020. Ms. Raichek joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 2007. She is retiring after 12 years of dedicated service.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 17 December 19, 2019

XI. Addendum (cont’d)

A. Human Resources

2. Nominations

a. Professional

1. Catherine Doyle, Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher, effective January 28, 2020 through the end of the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $49,428.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1, pro-rated. Ms. Doyle received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Scranton. She served in the position for the first semester. Ms. Doyle is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing Shawna Cliff is on leave.

2. Kristen Joy, ESL Teacher, effective January 21, 2020 at the annual salary of $58,708.00, Master’s Degree/Step 8 pro-rated. Ms. Joy received her Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University and her Master’s Degree from Cabrini College. She comes to us from Upper Darby School District where she served as an ESL Teacher. Ms. Joy is assigned to Media and Glenwood Elementary Schools replacing Erika Yepremian who resigned. NOTE : Ms. Joy is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.

3. Noah Mallitz, Long Term Substitute Music Teacher, effective January 21, 2020 at the annual salary of $57,090.00, Master’s Degree/Step 1 pro-rated. Mr. Mallitz received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Delaware and his Master’s Degree from Cabrini College. He is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Megan Glaubitz who is on leave. NOTE: Mr. Mallitz is being hired pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork.

4. Caitlin Oswald, Long Term Substitute Math Teacher effective December 2, 2019 through the end of the 2019-2020 school year, at the annual salary of $49,428.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 pro-rated. Ms. Oswald received her Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. Ms. Oswald is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing Pheobe Simmington who is on leave.

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 18 December 19, 2019

XI. Addendum (cont’d)

A. Human Resources

3. General

a. Classification Change

1. Robert Owsik, from Part time to Full time Bus Driver effective November 4, 2019.

2. Joelle Perna from Substitute to Part time Bus Aide effective November 18, 2019.

b. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Shawna Cliff requests an extension of her unpaid leave of absence effective January 27, 2020 through the end of the 2019-2020 school year for the purpose of child rearing.

2. Devon Hartzell requests an unpaid leave of absence effective November 21, 2019 through November 29, 2019 for the purpose of child rearing.

c. Supplemental Contracts

1. Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High School Chaperones for the 2019-2020 school year at the rate of $55.00 per event. Attachment E

2. Brenda Millette, Media Elementary, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $580.00.

3. Monica Fisher, Assistant Swim Coach for the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $3,625.00. Ms. Fisher is assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms. Fisher is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.

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

AYES: Jaclyn Clancy, James Cunningham, Susan Henderson-Utis, Robert Kelly, Jeffrey Koenig, Theresa Napson-Williams, William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Kristin Seale NAYS: None ABSENT: None

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 19 December 19, 2019

XI. Addendum (cont’d)

B. Finance

1. Ryan Stocku Scholarship Fund

Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Seale seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 84

XI. Addendum

B. Finance

1. Ryan M. Stocku Scholarship Fund

Resolve, the Board of School Directors, upon parent request, establish a scholarship fund to accept donations submitted in the name of Ryan M. Stocku.

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

AYES: Jaclyn Clancy, James Cunningham, Susan Henderson-Utis, Robert Kelly, Jeffrey Koenig, Theresa Napson-Williams, William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Kristin Seale NAYS: None ABSENT: None

XII. Adjournment

Mr. Cunningham moved and Mrs. Seale seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 85

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

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

AYES: Jaclyn Clancy, James Cunningham, Susan Henderson-Utis, Robert Kelly, Jeffrey Koenig, Theresa Napson-Williams, William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider and Kristin Seale NAYS: None ABSENT: None

______Vanessa R. Scott School Board Secretary

II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2019 20 December 19, 2019

EXCELLENCE Rose Tree Media School District TODAY 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493 FOR TOMORROW Telephone: 610-627-6136 Fax: 610-627-6136 e-mail: [email protected]

Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Ph.D. Vanessa R. Scott, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools Director of Management Services

To: Members of the Board of School Directors Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Superintendent From: Vanessa R. Scott, Director of Management Services Date: December 13, 2019 Subject: Minutes of the December 3, 2019 Reorganization Meeting

I. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call ______

Board Members in Attendance: Susan Henderson-Utis, Robert Kelly, Theresa Napson- Williams and Kristin Seale

Also in Attendance: Ron Baldino, Casey Cohen, Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Bill Dougherty, Hillary Fletcher, Frances Garner, Jackie Gusic, Tom Haupert, Shelly Hunt, Tom Kelly, Susan Layne, Bob Salladino, Kelly Schaffer and Vanessa Scott ______

II. The Board is meeting this day for the purpose of reorganization under the appropriate sections of Article IV of the School Laws of Pennsylvania as amended.

III. Administration of the Oath of Office

The Honorable Deborah Krull administered the Oaths of Office to Hillary Fletcher, Jackie Gusic, Shelly Hunt, Susan Layne and Kelly Schaffer.

IV. The Board Secretary will read the list of legally elected and qualified School Board Members and the expirations of their terms:

Hillary Fletcher December 2023 Jackie Gusic December 2023 Susan Henderson-Utis December 2021 Shelly Hunt December 2023 Robert Kelly December 2021 Susan Layne December 2023 Theresa Napson-Willliams December 2021 Kelly Schaffer December 2023 Kristin Seale December 2021

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V. Nominations for Temporary President

Dr. Napson-Williams moved and Ms. Fletcher seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 86

Resolve, that Kristin Seale be nominated Temporary President.

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

AYES: Hillary Fletcher, Jackie Gusic, Susan Henderson-Utis, Shelly Hunt, Robert Kelly, Susan Layne, Theresa Napson-Williams, Kelly Schaffer and Kristin Seale NAYS: None ABSENT: None

VI. Nominations for President

Mrs. Seale moved and Ms. Fletcher seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 87

Resolve, that Susan Henderson-Utis be nominated President.

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

AYES: Hillary Fletcher, Jackie Gusic, Susan Henderson-Utis, Shelly Hunt, Robert Kelly, Susan Layne, Theresa Napson-Williams, Kelly Schaffer and Kristin Seale NAYS: None ABSENT: None

VII. Nominations for Vice President

Ms. Hunt moved and Mrs. Seale seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 88

Resolve, that Theresa Napson-Williams be nominated Vice- President.

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

AYES: Hillary Fletcher, Jackie Gusic, Susan Henderson-Utis, Shelly Hunt, Robert Kelly, Susan Layne, Theresa Napson-Williams, Kelly Schaffer and Kristin Seale NAYS: None ABSENT: None

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VIII. Committee Chairman and Liaison Assignments

The following Committee Chairman and Liaison assignments are as follows:

Committee Chairman/Liaison

Curriculum and Instruction Robert Kelly Technology Susan Layne Student Services Kelly Schaffer Personnel Theresa Napson-Williams Operations Jackie Gusic Finance Kristin Seale DCCC Shelly Hunt DCIU Hillary Fletcher DCIU Legislative Kristin Seale

All Committees are a committee of the entire Board

IX. Other Business – none

X. Adjournment

Ms. Hunt moved and Ms. Fletcher seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION: 2019 – 2020 89

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

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

AYES: Hillary Fletcher, Jackie Gusic, Susan Henderson-Utis, Shelly Hunt, Robert Kelly, Susan Layne, Theresa Napson-Williams, Kelly Schaffer and Kristin Seale NAYS: None ABSENT: None

______Vanessa R. Scott School Board Secretary

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Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Ph.D. Vanessa R. Scott, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools Director of Management Services

BID OPENING MINUTES

A bid opening was held on December 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center, 308 N. Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.

Present were: Ron Baldino, Dennis Cini, Heather Hogan, Connie King from Marotta/Main and 7 bidders.

Bids in the following category were opened and read by Heather Hogan.

Electrical Improvements

J.R. Metzger, Inc. Pagoda Electrical, Inc. 3101 Concord Road 2003 Friedensburg Road Aston, PA 19014 Reading, PA 19606

Ford Brothers Electrical Co., Inc. Cedar Electric, Inc. 413 West Amosland Road 528 Cheltenham Court Norwood, PA 19074 Lititz, PA 17543

AJM Electric, Inc. Brendan Stanton, Inc. 2333 Concord Road d/b/a BSI Electrical Contractors Chester, PA 19013 416 Stump Road Montgomeryville, PA 18936

Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.

______Vanessa R. Scott School Board Secretary

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III. Presentations and Awards

A. 7th Grade Boys Undefeated Soccer Team

Resolve, the Board of School Directors recognize the 7th Grade Boys Soccer Undefeated Team. The 7th grade soccer team is a remarkable group of boys. Throughout the entire season they came to practice prepared to work hard and held each other accountable. Despite their success throughout the season, the boys always acknowledged room for improvement and the opportunity to get better. Over the course of the season, they outscored opponents by a margin of 56-9. Every player on this 32 man roster played a pivotal role in the success of this team. The team members are: Theodore Beshara, Nathaniel Blaisse, Odir Bonilla, Nathan Cardwell, Dante Cholmeley-Jones, William Cohen, Logan Darby, Charles Davis, Julius Drummond, Viktoras Ford, Jacey Fox, Nicholas Fox, Ian Gallagher. Felix Gusic, Nicholas Handago, Benjamin Helms-Johnson, Jonathan Hoole, Benjamin Kauffman, Michael Kawan, Logan Killen, James Mulholland, Edomias Mulugeta, Blasé Persichetti, Thomas Quagliarello, Matthieu Rowland, Owen Schweitzer, Scott Scranton, Matthew Sharer, Owen Thompson, Stephen Valtos, Shawn Welsh and Asher Wynne. The team is coached by John Phillips.

B. 8th Grade Boys Undefeated Soccer Team

Resolve, the Board of School Directors recognize the 8th Grade Boys Soccer Undefeated Team. The 8th Grade Boys Soccer Team had a very successful season this year. They won every game on their way to a great undefeated season. All twenty members of the team were important contributors and each student athlete contributed in a meaningful way. Sebastian Perez-Gasiba led the team in goals, while team captain Leo Ouyang solidified a stingy defense. The team members are: Ryan Anderson, George Bostwick, Gavin Brown, Conor Connolly, Nathaniel Consadene, Shaun Fernandes, Patrick Garrison, Flynn Hollinger, Brady Huggett, Anders Kristiansen, James Mayo, Edward Morroni, Leo Quyang, Chase Patti, Sebastian Perez-Gasiba, Alek Shah, Spencer Tyson, Luke Watson, Shane Worley and Gavin Wray. The team is coached by Mark Nixon.

III. Presentations and Awards 1 December 19, 2019

Rose Tree Media School District 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493 Telephone 610.627.6015 Fax 610.627.6015 www.rtmsd.org

Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen Ph.D. William M. Dougherty Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent

OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

To: Members of the Board of School Directors Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools

From: William M. Dougherty

Date: December 3, 2019

Subject: Office of Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting Chairperson: Mr. Robert Kelly

Minutes Office of Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting December 3, 2019

Policy 217 Graduation Requirements

The RTMSD Administration presented the proposed recommended changes to Policy 217: Graduation Requirements. In addition, Penncrest High School Administration presented the specific recommended changes in course requirements and sequencing.

Background

These recommendations were published on November 18, 2019 and posted on the district website for public view. The RTMSD Administration also hosted three question and answer sessions.

Public Comment

There was discussion concerning the recommended changes to the policy, as well as, the specific recommendations for course offerings.

Action

The proposed revised Policy 217 Graduation Requirements shall be moved to the December 19, 2019 Legislative meeting for a first read of the Board of School Directors.

The 2020-2021 Penncrest Guide to Academic Programs will be presented and discussed at the Curriculum and Instruction Committee Meeting to be held on January 14, 2020.

2020-2021 School Calendar

Mr. Dougherty presented the proposed calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.

Discussion

After conducting a survey of parents and staff, it is recommended that the first day of school for the 2020-2021 school year be Monday, August 31 which is prior to the Labor Day Weekend.

Action

This item will be moved to the December 19, 2019 Legislative Agenda for a first read of the Board of School Directors.

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Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Ph.D. Vanessa R. Scott, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools Director of Management Services

To: Members of the Board of School Directors Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Superintendent From: Vanessa R. Scott, Director of Management Services Date: November 27, 2019 Subject: December 3, 2019 Finance Committee Minutes Chairperson: Kristen Seale ______Board Members in Attendance: Hillary Fletcher, Jackie Gusic, Susan Henderson-Utis, Shelly Hunt, Robert Kelly, Susan Layne, Theresa Napson-Williams, Kelly Schaffer and Kristin Seale Absent: Also in Attendance: Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Bill Dougherty, Tom Haupert and Vanessa Scott ______

1. Agreements/Contracts

• JMW – Freshman Dance

JMW will provide DJ Services at the Freshman Dance in January. The cost is $650.00. Funding is through the Student Activity Account and is at no cost to the district.

Action: This item will be moved to the December 19, 2019 Legislative meeting for a vote of the Board of School Directors.

2. Budgetary Transfers

FY 20-20 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Instruction – New Equipment AMOUNT: $3,225.00

TO: Instruction - Supplies AMOUNT: $3,225.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase a new tuba for the high school, under the capitalization policy.

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2. Budgetary Transfers (cont’d)

FY 20-21 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Operation of Building Services – Repairs and Maintenance AMOUNT: $2,313.00

TO: Operation of Building Services – New Equipment AMOUNT: $2,313.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase HVAC equipment for Glenwood.

FY 20-22 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Instruction - Books AMOUNT: $2,000.00

TO: Assistant Superintendent - Travel AMOUNT: $2,000.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover mileage and other travel expenses.

FY 20-23 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Instruction - Books AMOUNT: $2,000.00

TO: School Library Services – Supplies and Fees Technology Related AMOUNT: $2,000.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to pay for upcoming on-line library subscriptions at Penncrest.

FY 20-24 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Alternative Education Programs - Travel AMOUNT: $1,600.00

TO: Alternative Education Programs - Books AMOUNT: $1,600.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the SYA to purchase trade books to read as book studies in English class.

Action: This item will be moved to the December 19, 2019 Legislative meeting for a vote of the Board of School Directors.

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3. Act 1 Index Resolution for 20/21

The Act 1 Index Resolution for 2020/2021 to opt out of the use of Act 1 Index exceptions will be on the December 19, 2019 Legislative agenda.

Action: This item will be moved to the December 19, 2019 Legislative meeting for a vote of the Board of School Directors.

4. DCIU Board of Directors Appointment

The DCIU will need to appoint a new member to the Board of Directors to replace Jaclyn Clancy. This term will expire on June 30, 2021.

Action: This item will be moved to the December 19, 2019 Legislative meeting for a vote of the Board of School Directors.

5. Budgetary Comparison Report

The District received 79% of revenue and expensed 63% of expenditures.

Action: Discussion

6. 2020/2021 Revenue Budget Review

The budget includes a tax increase of 2.6% which is the Act 1 Index for 2020/2021. Assessment value is on the rise due to new construction. State revenue sources increased due to the increase in the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System, PSERS rate as the District isreimbursed 50% of the PSERS expense. Budget revenue increased by 3.7%.

Action: Discussion

7. Real Estate Tax Late Fee

The board discussed the situation and was in agreement to not waive the late fee.

Action: Discussion

Public Comment

Community members requested handouts of budget presentation. One community member questioned account code 5130 in the current year budget.

The next Finance Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, January 14, 2020

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Rose Tree Media School District Human Resource Department 308 North Olive Street Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493 Telephone 610.627.6040 www.rtmsd.org

Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, PhD Thomas P. Haupert Superintendent of Schools Director of Human Resources

To: Members of the Board of School Directors Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Acting Superintendent From: Tom Haupert, Director of Human Resources Date: December 13, 2019 Subject: Minutes of the Human Resources Committee Meeting – December 3, 2019 Theresa Napson-Williams, Chairperson

Board Members in attendance: S. Henderson-Utis, T. Napson-Williams, R. Kelly, K. Seale, Hillary Fletcher, Jackie Gusic, Shelly Hunt, Susan Layne and Kelly Schaffer Also in attendance: E. DiMarino-Linnen, V. Scott, B. Dougherty, and several members of the public

I. Items for Legislative Meeting The committee reviewed the items for the Legislative agenda for December 19, 2019. Action: These items were moved to the December 19, 2019 Legislative agenda for a vote of the Board.

II. Agreement with Bloomsburg University for student teacher, field placements or internships

Mr. Haupert presented to the committee a request from the College of Education with Bloomsburg University to place student teachers, field placements or interns with the District. In order to do so, the District and Bloomsburg will have to enter into an agreement. Bloomsburg University has provided an agreement for the Board to approve.

He informed the committee that the District has relationships with Neumann University, West Chester University, Drexel University, St. Joseph's University, Cabrini College, Villanova University, Eastern University, Immaculata University and Temple University for accepting college students as student teachers, in field placements or as interns. Action: This item was moved to the November 21, 2019 Legislative agenda for a vote of the Board.

The next Human Resources Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Children First..….Always!

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Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Ph.D. Vanessa R. Scott, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools Director of Management Services

To: Members of the Board of School Directors Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Superintendent From: Vanessa R. Scott, Director of Management Services Date: November 27, 2019 Subject: December 3, 2019 Operations Committee Minutes Chairperson: Jackie Gusic ______Board Members in Attendance: Hillary Fletcher, Jackie Gusic, Susan Henderson-Utis, Shelly Hunt, Robert Kelly, Susan Layne, Theresa Napson-Williams, Kelly Schaffer and Kristin Seale Absent: Also in Attendance: Ron Baldino, Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Bill Dougherty, Ralph Harrison, Tom Haupert and Vanessa Scott ______

1. Media Playground Equipment – Phases 2, 3 and 4

The Media Playground committee received, and deposited, $100,000 from Media Borough last week. They would like to move forward with purchasing equipment for phases 2, 3 and 4. In order to take advantage of end of the year prices they would like to place the order for the new equipment. This will be moved to the Legislative meeting for approval. Unofficial groundbreaking is scheduled for December 4th. The total raised for the project is over $300,000. Installation will be a separate charge.

Action: This item will be moved to the December 19, 2019 Legislative meeting for a vote of the Board of School Directors.

2. Capital Projects Status Report – Ron Baldino gave a brief update on capital projects per the submitted report.

Action: Discussion

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3. Barren Road Property

The conditional use application for the 202 Barren Road property and additional parking spaces for transportation personnel at Penncrest were both approved at the Middletown Township Council Meeting last week. The District will be moving forward with settlement for acquiring the 202 Barren Road property. The Board granted approval of the purchase for this property in May of 2019.

Action: Discussion

Public Comment

The next Operations Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, January 14, 2020

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Frances K. Garner, Ed.D. Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Ph.D. Director of Student Services Superintendent of Schools

To: Members of the Board of School Directors Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools

From: Dr. Frances K. Garner, Director of Student Services

Date: December 5, 2019

Subject: December 03, 2019 Student Services Committee Meeting Minutes Chairperson: Dr. Theresa Napson-Williams

Overnight Field Trips

A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for the Penncrest music department (~100 students), one teacher chaperone, and 7 non-teacher chaperones to attend a field trip from 02/22/20 - 02/24/20 in Ithaca, New York. The purpose of the trip is for students to work with Ithaca College music faculty in workshops and master classes to improve their performance and understanding of music. Total costs of $137.50 for substitute cost to be paid by the district. All remaining costs are paid for by the students. Action: This item will be moved to the December 19, 2019 Legislative meeting for a vote of the Board of School Directors.

A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for the Eco-Adventure Club (~22 students) and 4 teacher chaperones to attend a field trip from 03/06/20 - 03/09/20 at Ricketts Glen State Park in Benton, PA. The purpose of the trip is to provide students with the opportunity for students to see stars and astronomical features unable to be seen in Delaware County because of the lack of light pollution. All costs will be paid for by the students. Action: This item will be moved to the December 19, 2019 Legislative meeting for a vote of the Board of School Directors.

A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for the Penncrest music department (~25 students) four teacher chaperones to attend a field trip from 03/14/20 - 03/15/20 in Toms River, New Jersey. The purpose of the trip is for students to compete in the WGI East Power Regional. WGI is the Internationally Competitive Indoor percussion circuit. All costs will be paid for by the students. Action: This item will be moved to the December 19, 2019 Legislative meeting for a vote of the Board of School Directors.

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SCHOOL REPORT’S – December 19, 2019

GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

We had a very busy December… 1st grade went to Adventure Aquarium and our 4th & 5th grade Junior Optimist Club visited Fair Acres. We challenged our 4th & 5th grade Social Studies knowledge by participating in our Geography Bee. Kindergarten had a special event where they practice their reading skills by visiting ‘stations’ with winter-themed activities. There has been music in our schools… fifth grade held two performances of their Chorus Concert, a daytime show for the entire school and then an evening performance for their families. Band and Orchestra also held performances, combined with the other elementary schools, during the day then an evening concert on the stage of Springton Lake Middle School. Our Select Chorus sang on the steps of the Media Courthouse. We will wrap up the month with our all-school Sing- Along, all grades have been practicing special songs to perform. A special thank you to our Music Department for all their extra work, organizing rehearsals and making these shows so worthwhile by highlighting our students many talents. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday break spending time with family and friends, we look forward to an amazing 2020!

INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

From the Principal We had our Bobcat Breakfast for families and a visit from our Bobcat. Next, we moved on to celebrate our students and their efforts to earn Bobcat Brags. Students were treated to a glow stick dance party put on by our PBIS Assembly Committee and hosted by Ms. Cancelosi. We talked about how we can be kind to one another and what everyone could do to spread kindness throughout our school community.

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It was great seeing all the parents visiting during American Education Week. Parents were able to spend some time in the classrooms throughout the week and see what their children are doing during the school day. A few highlights of the week were found in first and second grade. Our second graders held their annual community day presentation. This year the whole grade level presented to their parents and had created a wonderful video to highlight all that they had learned. The week ended with Second graders, during Parent Visitation, demonstrating what they have learned the Friendship Feast. about their community. First and second graders filled their hallway and celebrated together at a makeshift table and feasted on food prepared by our parent volunteers.

Candy Drive ILES held our CandyCares Candy Drive during which time students generously brought in candy from Halloween to donate to homeless people in our community. Collection bins were located in the lobby. The school donated 229.4 pounds of candy!

Book Fair The Scholastic Book Fair was held. Parents were able to set up an e-Wallet for easy payment without sending in cash or check. The book fair was open during parent teacher conference times, and all classes visited the Book Fair during the week.

Holiday Giving Programs Our families at Indian Lane came together in the spirit of giving this holiday season. We had a “ThanksGiving Tree” set up in the lobby. Parents were able to send their child in with a note permitting them to take a leaf from the tree. If a child came home with a leaf, parents purchased a Giant gift card of any denomination and returned it to school. These cards were combined to give to our families in need before Thanksgiving break. We were able to provide generous Giant gift cards to ten families for Thanksgiving with enough left over to do it all over again for the winter holidays. During parent-teacher conferences, there was a winter holiday “Giving Tree” with ornaments on it. Those who chose to participate in this giving program, simply took an ornament, purchased the gift listed, wrapped the gift, attached the ornament, and brought the gift to school.

Holiday Extravaganza The PTG held its annual Holiday Extravaganza. Many of our Indian Lane families enjoyed breakfast, decorated pre-purchased gingerbread houses, shopped for gifts in the Holiday

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Kids’ Shop, and visited with Santa. The children were able to have their pictures taken with Santa and drop off their letters. What a great way to start the holiday season!

Artist Breakfast This month seven students were selected as the school’s featured artists. The students and their parents were invited to a breakfast with the principal and will have their artwork on display in the conference room during the next two months. These students’ artistry and creativity are appreciated and admired by all!

Holiday Musical Performances Students from Indian Lane, Glenwood, Rose Tree, and Media Elementary Schools combined to perform winter concert selections on the steps of the Media Courthouse. The Bel Canto Bobcats performed for residents at Fair Acres Retirement Home and for employees and patients at Riddle Hospital. Our school-wide winter concert will be held at Indian Lane on Friday, December 20. It will feature the Bel Canto Bobcats, Bobcat Boom, and Hand Chime Choir, as well as every student in the entire school along with faculty members. Under the direction of our music teacher, Dave Sikorski, our holiday concert is one of the school’s most popular and well-attended events. Parents, grandparents, and friends are invited to attend.

MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kindergarten Kindergarten is busy learning about two and three-dimensional shapes. We increased our math vocabulary by using the word “vertices” to describe the corners of shapes. We revisited our five senses as the weather has been changing. We are smelling the crisp air, hearing some remaining leaves crunch, touching different textures and seeing festive decorations. Kindergarten friends are learning about word families and how these words rhyme with one another. We are feeling more confident using popcorn words when writing in our journals. Kindergarten friends are busy making comparisons among three versions of the traditional Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread Girl, and Gingerbread Baby as well as discussing the differences between them.

Grade 1 First grade has been busy this month learning about the genre of nonfiction and reading nonfiction books. In reading workshop, they learned about the text features of nonfiction books, using a pronunciation key to help pronounce tricky words, as well as, defining new words and making them their own. In writing workshop, we are also learning about nonfiction. Students are writing informational books. They chose a topic and created four chapter headings to give information about their topics. Some of the topics the students have chosen are holidays, sports, and pets. Students also researched owls this month in science. They have deepened their research skills by creating an owl fact book. The first graders truly enjoyed and learned a lot as they celebrated Owl Day. Owl Day was a culmination of our owl unit. Students dissected owl pellets, labelled an owl diagram, constructed an owl puppet with an owl poem and created an owl math story problem.

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Grade 2 Second Graders are learning that solids, liquids, and gases make up matter. They are adding new science vocabulary to their language daily. Do you know what viscous means? Ask a second grader! As they learn the language, they are applying it to the lab reports that they are writing, which include a question they develop (hypothesis), the procedure, and a conclusion.

Grade 3 Students in third grade at Media Elementary have been working hard on their persuasive essays in writing. They have learned the importance of supporting their thesis statements with specific reasons and examples, how to address their audience, and writing powerful introductions and conclusions. After revising and editing their essays, students began the process of publishing their opinion pieces to share with others. Third graders have also spent time in the science lab learning about land and water. After reviewing the process of the water cycle, students used stream tables to investigate concepts such as erosion and deposition. They also learned how erosion and deposition can be affected by the flow/speed of water, the slope of the land, and obstacles like hills and boulders.

Grade 5 Fifth grade readers analyzed how nonfiction texts can become increasingly more complex and learned strategies for tackling those complexities. Then, students selected topics for an inquiry project. After gathering sources, researching, and becoming experts on their topics, fifth graders will teach other students what they have discovered.

Art Fifth Grade: Students in fifth grade created modified versions of ceramic bobble head sculptures. Students used clay to form an oversized head of an animal or figure and made a separate base that was slightly smaller. After being fired in a kiln and painted with acrylic paints, the head and base were joined together with wire that allowed the top portion of the sculpture to bobble back-and-forth when gently nudged. Making bobble heads allowed the students to show humor, creativity, and self-expression in their work. Fourth Grade: Students in fourth grade created ceramic vessels in the shape of iced cupcakes after observing artwork by Wayne Thiebaud. Students incorporated a variety of hand-building methods, including forming pinch pots and joining together coils, to produce masterpieces from clay that looked good enough to eat. Third Grade: Students in third grade continued their study of the history of Western art by examining busts from ancient Rome. Third-graders drew self-portraits, carefully placed facial features, and added togas to mimic Roman works of art. After learning how to make marbled paper, students printed their papers to create the illusion of stone and attached an easel back to the portraits so that they would be able to freely stand. Second Grade: Students in second grade created a landscape inspired by arpilleras, fabric scenes of everyday life from Chile. Students applied different painting techniques to papers that were later collaged to look like different landforms such as mountains, hills, and fields. They even used origami to fold paper into a small house and drew a dotted line around the edges to mimic the look of a hand-sewn stitches. First Grade: First graders learned about the subject matter known as still life. They observed examples of the kinds of things found in a still life and practiced drawing types of vegetables and fruit using lines and shapes. Students used construction paper to create pumpkins, squash, apples, corn and other vegetables. They cut out the

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Library Fifth graders are busy learning about children who have made positive changes in the world and are comparing the problem solving processes they have taken. Fourth graders have been learning about how children get to school around the world and researching some of the challenges they face. Third graders have been learning to chunk, paraphrase, and identify the big idea of a nonfiction text. Soon they will be selecting topics, conducting research, and writing a report to share with others. Second graders have been learning to use some of the library tools we have available for research including the catalog and e-resources. First graders are creating a project designed to shift people’s perspectives about unappealing animals. They are selecting topics and will be recording three surprising details about the animals. Kindergarten students have just finished reading a nonfiction text about red foxes. They have been learning important concepts such as how to: navigate a nonfiction text, pay close attention to the nonfiction text features that help us better understand the topic, and how to take notes. Next, we will be reading an additional text to confirm and fill gaps. Finally, we will discuss how best to communicate what we have learned with others.

Music Can you Name That Tune? Our fifth graders had the opportunity to notate some of their favorite songs on the iPads using our Cornelius Composer App. After they corrected and perfected their nomenclature, the songs were shared with the class. Students got to “Name That Tune” as played by their classmates. This activity was a wonderful brain stretch and many students wowed us with their selections. Next up, auditions for our spring musical Willy Wonka. There were MANY live performances scheduled during December involving Media students. We hope you were able to attend one and enjoyed listening to our musical selections!

Physical Education The students in third through fifth grades have identified and used principles of exercise to improve movement and fitness activities through team sports and activities such as football, Frisbee games, and soccer. They have been sharing and describing the relationship between practice and skill development. In addition, fair play and sportsmanship has been a continuous conversation to create a positive and encouraging learning environment for all movers. The students in first and second grades have been manipulating all sorts of different equipment including hula-hoops, bean-bags, and deck- rings. This work has helped students build upon their movement skill set. The students have been recognizing positive and negative interactions of small group activities such as roles (leader, follower), cooperation/sharing, on task participation. The Fall Intramural programs, which focused on outdoor activities such as tennis, ultimate Frisbee, soccer, baseball, and football have concluded. With the weather getting colder, students have moved inside the gymnasium for the Winter Intramural programs, which include basketball, indoor track, and volleyball in order to keep the students active and healthy throughout the winter.

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ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kindergarten Kindergarten loves the month of December! There's so much excitement in the air as we prepare to celebrate the winter holidays. Children will enjoy a Polar Express and PJ party, as well as a holiday celebration. Children will make special presents for their families, and will join in the spirit of giving and peace that this season brings. In Math, students are classifying objects into like groups by attribute. In Reading Workshop, students are becoming Super Readers by using Super Powers to aide in decoding unknown words. In Project Read, students have mastered many letters and their sounds. This month, we'll work on H, R, and N. We'll learn how to form the letters, where its located in the alphabet, if they're a vowel or consonant, their letter sound, and how to blend CVC words that begin with those sounds. What a fun month!

First Grade We have had a month full of festivities! Our trip to see Dogman at the Keswick Theater was amazing. The characters came to life and we laughed all the way home. We also have traveled around the world visiting many countries to get a sneak peek at their Winter Holidays. We created a gift for our families to share. Looking forward to a great 2020.

Second Grade Second graders at Rose Tree are wrapping up their social studies unit on Maps and Communities. After extensive studies of topics such as “How are Communities Different” and “Goods and Services”, the highlight of our unit was Community Day. The children chose and wrote about a career they might like to have when they grow up. Complete with an outfit, a prop and a scaled down building where they might “work”, our citizens shared their knowledge as a grade level during a performance for our families in the cafeteria. Our guests then moved to the individual classrooms where a Keynote presentation was shared highlighting the students’ career choices. Our morning ended with the parents touring all three towns set up by the students. This unit certainly raised student awareness about the importance of good citizenship and the important roles they will play as part of a happy, productive community.

Third Grade Our third graders were excited to begin science classes with another third grade teacher this month. The children rotate between classes to learn about Electricity and Magnets, Body Systems, the Solar System, and Land and Water. The children have worked to write informational books that teach others facts and information about a topic they have chosen. Text structures such as comparing and contrasting and text features including diagrams, tables, and maps are used to support the text and better inform their readers. We are identifying and learning from these features in our informational reading, as well.

Fourth Grade Fourth graders at Rose Tree Elementary are now experts at using a microscope to observe objects. They’ve learned how to use wet-mount and well slides to observe a variety of specimens. To culminate the unit, we received 3 live micro-organisms from Carolina Biological to observe. The volvox is a beautiful, green colored algae. The vinegar eels are super squirmy and fun to track under the microscope. The blepharisma

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Fifth Grade The fifth graders at Rose Tree have been studying Native American Cultural Regions of the United States to coincide with our social studies units. We examined the Northwest Coastal Region and the Tlingit and Kwakiutl tribes. These tribes constructed totem poles from giant cedar trees. We learned that the totem pole represented the tribe, clan, family or even a single person with carvings of symbols, usually animals or birds. Many told a story about the family through the carvings on the pole. Having a totem pole was an honor and often families would trade all of their possessions for the honor of having a totem pole. Our students constructed their own totem poles and decorated them with symbols representing each member of their family. The students researched the meaning of many animals and birds and matched the personality characteristics to family members. Parents were involved in helping the students as they visited throughout the day on Parent Visitation Day. Student completed the project by writing a poem about his or her family totem. Projects were enjoyed through a sharing time.

Library Students in grades K – 5 participated in the Scholastic book fair Artic Adventure. It was a successful book fair with the support from Rose Tree families. The profit raised during the book fair will be used to purchase books for classroom libraries.

Physical Education During the month of December, grades 1-3 focused on bowling skills, as well as underhand and overhand throwing, and catching. Fourth and fifth grade completed a unit on striking with long-handled implements through activities such as lacrosse, hockey, baseball and badminton. Fourth and fifth grade students also participated in the Elementary Fitness Challenge.

Art December is a time to celebrate! 4th and 5th grade students have artwork featured in the hallway to the cafeteria. These works are a sampling of the beautiful results of students hard work. Also on display are works created by 1st through third students. First grade has fall still lifes and robots shown. Second grade art club's mural along with second grade's banyan trees are displayed. Lastly, third grade prehistoric art and cave necklaces are available for viewing. Please stop by and see the beautiful work of our students.

Academically Gifted Program The third grade AGP went to Lincoln Financial Field. The trip was designed to enhance our Alternative Energy Unit of Study. The fourth grade AGP are currently evaluating Sir Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion and applying them to real life situations. The fifth grade AGP students are currently working through our Engineering Unit of Study. Students are working in teams of “engineers” to design and build their own bridge out of glue and popsicle sticks. They will test their bridges using weights, evaluate their results, and present their findings to the class.

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Music December is a busy month of music making. All select choir members performed at Rose Tree Place and Granite Farms Estates. That evening, students in fifth grade performed at Media Courthouse for the Winter Fantasy concert. Students performed in the annual Rose Tree Elementary chorus concert. The show included performances from select choir, our trash percussion group, Rose Tree Rumble, and the Fifth Grade Chorus.

Guidance Students from Rose Tree Elementary participated in UNICEF this past Halloween. The total amount collected this year was $1,234.99!

SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

The following Students of the Month for December were honored at a breakfast this morning with their parents/guardians and teachers: Explorers: Otis Eli and Leela Jonosky; Voyagers: Evan Goldstein and Cara Pan; Blazers: Zoe Wells and Otis Farnan; Pioneers: Savannah Rode and Matthew Psaris; Patriots: Felix Gusic and Kayra Sacan; Eagles: Shaalin Gamble-Sarfo and Dante Cholmeley-Jones; Discovery: Audrey Santangelo and Carter Matson; Endeavor: Matthew Tang and Makayla Fickes; Odyssey: Stephanie Bagosy and Marsel Akulov

Art Ms. Sycz’s eighth grade students have just completed using the human figure as the subject of a drawing unit. In this drawing unit, students eventually transferred their sketches of the human form onto scratchboard. Students then divided the background space into a pleasing arrangement then scratched different textures into each section. The challenge at this point was to be able to create contrast between the figure and background. Seventh grade students are involved in a printmaking unit. After drawing an image, students learned about the materials and the process of pulling a print using ink and a pressed foam printing plate. At this time students are still making prints learning not only about technique and color theory, students are realizing the value of practice and patience needed to learn a new technique. Sixth grade students finished creating two drawings using simple lines and shapes in the correct project to render an animal. Students are now choosing between the two drawings to use as the subject for their aluminum repousse art. At this point, most students have chosen which subject to use so that they are now in the process of transferring their drawing onto the metal.

Select students from Mrs. Prior’s sixth, seventh, and eighth grade classes are participating in Mr. Camacho’s student teacher art exhibit at the University of the Arts. Student work includes inspirational posters, paper shape portraits, and papier-mache “inside-out” sculptures. In class, eighth grade students are practicing using two point perspective to create the illusion of space and dimensional objects. Seventh grade students are studying color theory to prepare for our color and design lessons. Sixth graders are drawing features of the face using proper proportions, lines and shapes to build their confidence in drawing.

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Mr. Henretig’s awesome artists are working like little elves full of purpose and spirit. In Sixth grade students have finished drawing out their designs and have begun painting their “Aboriginal Dream Paintings” with vibrantly colored shapes, lines and dots of paint. Seventh graders are powering through the grid drawings they made on an image they printed out to enlarge for their “Patterned Portraits”. Many students have drawn out their portrait and a patterned background on their grid and have begun or have even finished coloring their artworks. Eighth grade students are finishing their “Nature Up-Close” artworks. Students drew natural objects, insects, flowers and animals as if they were scientists observing and studying their every detail.

Guidance Eighth grade previewed the Delaware County Technical School (DCTS) in social studies class. Students were informed of the option they have when they go to Penncrest. Students answered follow up questions via Naviance. The entire eighth grade will be visiting DCTS for a tour. Mrs. Gilroy met with all seventh grade students for a lesson about decision-making. Students reviewed and discussed the process of making good decisions. Students worked in small groups to apply the information to different scenarios. Students answered follow up questions in Naviance. Springton Lake hosted two career assemblies for students. Sixth grade students met “Crazy Aaron” from Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty. Seventh and eighth graders met with Penncrest alumni, musician, entrepreneur, Jared Loss. The guests shared their career paths and answered questions from the students. All students completed a reflection in Naviance about the guest speakers.

Language Arts In December, students in sixth grade Language Arts were busy! They began working on the character analysis unit using a small collection of personal narratives written by Francisco Jimenez. Students started the unit by looking for common character traits found in each of the short passages. Students then focused on how to pull clues from the text to support how a character can change throughout the course of a story. In addition, students also spent time working on a series of reader's theater short plays from Scholastic Scope to help prepare for our field trip to the Media Theatre. Upon return from the trip, students reflected on the various dramatic elements that were presented during the performance.

The seventh grade Language Arts students completed a unit on writing realistic fiction stories. They brainstormed story ideas using small moments in their lives, places, events, issues, struggles, and stories they wish existed in the world. They made their characters come alive with traits, wants and challenges, self-attitude, and relationships. Then, students test-drove their characters in scenes using actions, feelings, dialogue, setting, and point of view. Students also learned how to manage space and time, when writing realistic fiction, by using summaries and transitional words and phrases to show changes in time and place.

The eighth grade Language Arts department is currently in the mythology, fables and folktales unit. In this unit, students study the elements of multiple types of heroes, such as epic, tragic and romantic heroes. Students learn about the hero’s journey and common character archetypes. The unit also focuses on comparing texts across cultures and time

School Reports 9 periods. The students began December with an introduction to Greek mythology that focuses on connecting Greek myths to ideas and themes in literature today. The unit culminated in the students writing their own myth, fable or folktale, based on the archetypes studied throughout the month.

Library The fall book fair, provided by Scholastic Book Fairs, was a great success! Open during American Education Week, the library was a buzz with activity as students visited the fair with language arts classes and with parents visiting for the day. Realistic fiction was popular as ever, as were thrillers, twisted fairy tales, and sports. Cookbooks continued to be a big hit, especially with parents and staff members. Another trend had graphic novels flying off the shelves, and interestingly, many students found historical titles to be their cup of tea. In fact, the big sellers this year seemed to be titles by Alan Gratz, an author who writes primarily historical fiction novels. It was great to see classroom learning extending to books of interest at the fair! There was definitely something for everyone, as evidenced by the wonderful variety of books that the library was able to purchase from the proceeds. Parent volunteers came through again and helped to keep things running smoothly. Following the fair, the library featured a display of selected titles acquired from the book fair, so students had (and will continue to have) an opportunity to enjoy the fair offerings even if they did not purchase an item themselves.

Math Algebra II students are finishing their work with graphing functions. They are determining whether something is a function and determining the domain and range of that function. Students will end the chapter working with piecewise functions that they have never seen before. They will discover what these functions are and how to graph them and write their equations. Before they leave for the winter break students will look at graphs of parent functions and determine how they can be transformed on a coordinate plane. They will also discover how they can change the parent function equations to show different transformations!

The Geometry students are working on problems dealing with parallel and perpendicular lines are our unit of study in Chapter 3. Many of the concepts introduced and mastered in Algebra I, like linear equations in two variables, will be applied to geometric concepts. After that, triangles are the name of the game for the next three units in Geometry. Triangle congruence and similarity as well as the theorems and postulates dealing with the relationships among the sides and angles of triangles will be practiced.

At the start of the second marking period, both our eighth-grade math students and our Algebra I students will be starting a unit on graphing and writing linear equations. Real- world applications of linear relationships will be addressed and practiced. Next up for them will be an extension of solving linear equations--systems of linear equations. Students will use different strategies to solve the system--graphing, substitution, and elimination. This is a new topic to CCSS, so please encourage your child to ask clarifying questions if they need help. Expect your child to begin working on Common Core “Performance Tasks” which are PSSA/Keystone type problems consisting of multi-steps where students must read, plan, solve, and check the task.

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Our Math Core Extension class is working on expanding their work on perimeter, area, and volume to include additional solid figures such as cylinders, cones, and spheres--all included in the eighth grade standards.

The seventh-grade students have been solving algebraic equations. To prepare for this, they learned about terms and how to combine like terms in order to simplify an expression. Then, the students learned the algebraic process so that they could solve one, two, and multi-step equations. Students are doing really well with this process! We have also discussed how equations impact real life, with flat fees and monthly payments, such as when joining a gym.

Our sixth-grade students studied algebraic expressions. To introduce algebra, students defined parts of an expression including variables, constants, coefficients, and algebraic expressions. They translated between words and math to write expressions. Students enjoyed creating an algebraic expression from a given real-world situation. Then, students evaluated one-step and multi-step expressions. Identifying and combining like- terms was also used to simplify expressions.

Music At Springton Lake, there are currently 100 students enrolled in orchestra, 204 enrolled in band and jazz band and 384 students in the choral program. In addition to our winter concerts, select ensembles performed locally at several events. In November, the Eighth Grade Band marched in the Media Veterans Day Parade. The Eighth Grade Orchestra performed with the Penncrest Orchestra and participating in a masterclass with a member of the West Chester University music faculty in the Asplundh Concert Hall at West Chester University. The Select Choir delighted the community as they performed for the annual Festival of Lights at Rose Tree Park and they performed more holiday selections at Riddle Village and the Delaware County Courthouse. Additionally, the Jazz Band performed jazz and holiday tunes in The Court of the King of Prussia Mall.

Physical Education The sixth, seventh and eighth grade classes continued their first round of sessions in the pool. All students who have done swimming have gone to the pool with their physical education teacher for four straight classes. Students were all tested and have worked on aquatics skills based on their initial testing. After each class has gone to the pool, the cycle will be repeated for a total of three separate sessions and approximately 12 total times throughout the course of the school year.

Outside of the pool, students of all three grade levels have participated in net games such as badminton, pickle ball and tennis. Students were able to learn and apply similar concepts to all three activities as well as learn various techniques and fitness training that applies to the three different net sports. The fitness training components of the net games connected with the use of the weight room and allowed for the students to experience and understand the connection that training can have in a sports specific sense. These activities allowed the students to learn about and apply proper usage of space in a sports setting. Though spaces may not have been large to cover, movement in relation to space was a concept that was reinforced for each grade level and each activity.

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In addition to the net and wall games units, students of all three grade levels were given an introduction and review of the weight room and specific usage and applications of the machines. Students were then able to proceed with doing different exercise routines that gave them both the experience and specific training techniques to focus on lower body, upper body, total body and cardiovascular emphasized workouts.

For all three grade levels, the first quarter of students completed Health. Sixth grade students learned about the different body systems and how they connect with one another. In addition, students learned how the body systems are influenced by different things that are related to environment, actions, substances, exercise and other health conditions. Seventh grade students focused on nutrition, eating disorders, harassment, the reproductive system and the alcohol. Eighth grade students finish their health in the middle school with first aid, stress, relationships and sexually transmitted diseases/infections.

Science In sixth grade science, we investigated “What Kind of Things Make You Sick?” Students examined the symptom/disease relationship. Students investigated plant and animal cells and cellular structures, using the microscope. They read about the nature of bacteria and viruses and designed investigations involving the culturing of bacteria. Students examined case studies of a variety of diseases caused by bacteria.

In seventh grade, Part Two of the Energy unit was in full swing after the Thanksgiving holiday as the students concentrated on Electrical Energy and how it is produced. First, circuits took center stage, as the students studied how electricity travels and the materials that assist or resist that charge. As the month went on, students became the teachers, researching and teaching their peers all about sources of electricity, both renewable and nonrenewable. From Wind to Biomass, students took the lead and guided their peers to mastery, all the while becoming a cheerleader for their particular source of energy.

December was packed with information about elements, chemical formulas, and the Periodic Table. Students started with learning how to read chemical formulas by counting atoms and identifying elements using self-pacing stations. Then students learned how to balance chemical equations using models and computer simulations. Finally, our focus shifted to learning about the Periodic Table. Students learned about the trends involving elements from the table, how to diagram atoms, and how compounds are formed. We finished 2019 with students creating a project on Matter. Students chose a topic from Properties of Matter Choice Board to demonstrate their mastery of the topic. The five categories are periodic table, atomic model & counting atoms, physical & chemical changes, pure substances & mixtures, and states of matter. All of these topics were covered in November and December.

Social Studies All three grade levels have participated in the classroom rounds of National Geographic’s geography bee with the top ten students in the school moving on to the school championship in January.

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In sixth grade, the students studied the causes of World War II, the creation and expansion of the Nazi regime, and the tragedies of Hitler’s Final Solution. The students learned of the Holocaust through the eyes of Holocaust survivors using books, articles, and video testimony. As a culminating activity for the unit, the students investigated the heroic resistance movements throughout Nazi-occupied territory or created presentations for major European battles of WWII.

In seventh grade, students completed an in-depth study of the United States Constitution. Students examined the establishment of the US Government under the Constitution and the three branches and the roles and limitations found in each branch. They did this through writing essays evaluating the United States Constitution and why it has lasted over two centuries and through role-playing as aspiring lawyers during a Constitution scavenger hunt.

Eighth grade social studies students have explored American global influence beginning with the purchase of Alaska and progressing through the acquisition of Hawaii, the building of the Panama Canal, and the Spanish American War. Additionally, the students have examined and analyzed the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and they have researched the consequences of technology on warfare during World War I and the terrible impact of the Spanish Influenza. Students have examined and analyzed primary sources related to all of these topics.

Special Education Students in Ms. Viso’s seventh grade math class continued working through Block 4 of the Math 180 Program (Fraction Concepts) in order to prepare for more complex fraction operations coming up in Block 5 (Fraction Relationships: identifying equivalent fractions, adding/subtracting like and unlike fractions).

As students continue working their way through Block 4, visual models are consistently used in order to identify and compare like and unlike fractions. By starting with a visual model, students can easily identify, compare and order fractions in a hands-on manner, before taking the visuals and manipulatives away.

Once students are through all lessons in Block 4, we will wrap-up the unit with a performance task, in teams. Teams will be required to “scale up” or “scale down” a recipe. Students will then make their designated recipe. The team with the recipe tasting as close to the original recipe will be the winning team! This performance task allows students to use fractions in a real-world context, such as cooking, which they will all use in the future.

World Language During the month of November, our sixth grade Spanish students wrapped up their unit about the Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals. Each student created and presented the flag of a Spanish-speaking country to his or her classmates. Students also discovered the origins of and customs for celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). They listened to a podcast, created calaveras (skulls) artwork, and identified the culturally accurate depictions of the holiday's traditions in the Disney film Coco. Students ended the month by learning how to tell time in Spanish, as well as identify how to tell time across time zones.

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Meanwhile, our sixth grade French students learned how to tell the date and to ask/give birthdays. They also discovered how different holidays are celebrated in various French- speaking countries. We finished the unit with a calendar project that students will be sharing in class.

Seventh grade Spanish students ended their unit on describing themselves by doing a Mad Lib that revealed what their “secret twin” was like and created beautiful poems about themselves.

Seventh grade French students learned to conjugate the verb avoir and to use it with all subject pronouns to express what they and others people have. They worked on classroom commands some more and students learned to express what classroom items they have in their bags. Students also learned to use ne /pas to form a negative sentence. Students learned to express what they like and dislike using a range of expressions, and combining these new expressions with various activities as well as food.

Eighth grade French students finished the food unit with a cooking show that they recorded and shared with the class. Then, they started the clothing chapter: describing clothes, learning how to make request in a store for specific items, as well as expressing their opinions of them.

Eighth grade Spanish students started their chapter on family and fiestas. Each class created a crazy family tree that is used to practice asking and answering questions about family members. Students also learned the irregular verb tener and used it while learning about the royal family of Spain.

All grades celebrated National French Week with the daily trivia question and a French breakfast served in French classes while watching a French movie.

PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL

Math Department Mr. Ritter and Mr. Higgins took 12 students on a field trip the Navy Yard through an opportunity by Penn State Brandywine. The program was designed to provide programming for girls in STEM career exploration. In recent years, the programming has expanded from their flagship program for 7th grade girls to opportunities for girls in grades 3 through 12. The STEM Options College and Careers Program (which our students attended) was designed for high school girls interested in pursuing a future in STEM. The program included STEM faculty sharing information about variety of college majors from cybersecurity, forensic science, energy engineering, health and medicine, statistics and more. The faculty led hands-on activities and answered questions about college life as a pre-scientist.

Penncrest High School Giving Tree The Penncrest community stepped up once again to help those families in our community in need. Gift tags were hung on the “Giving Tree” in the main rotunda. Students and staff

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2019 Teddy Bear Toss Thanks to those who came out and supported the 2019 Teddy Bear Toss. There were 128 Bears collected at the Varsity Ice Hockey game last Thursday. The team delivered the teddy bears along with coloring books and crayons to St. Christopher's Hospital.

The Tops Shop is Open! The TOPS (Transition Opportunities in Post-Secondary Settings) Shop is located on 17 South Jackson St., Media. The brick and mortar store, managed by the students in Linking Learning to Life & Consumer Science Programs, has items highlighting RTM Pride including spirit wear, American Girl Doll Clothes, and student made items including note cards, home goods, and beautiful pottery. The TOPS Shop is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday’s from 10 AM - 1 PM.

Mr. Harrison had the honor of attending the Philadelphia Eagles and Axalta All Pro Teacher of the Year dinner at Lincoln Financial Field for the second time in 5 years! Mr. Samilenko was nominated and named a top ten finalist this year. Mr. Samilenko, along with the other nine finalists, were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their school communities and students. Congratulations, and thanks for all you do for our students, Mr. Samilenko. This is a much-deserved honor!

The picture below is with Mr. Samilenko, top ten semi-finalist 2019, and Mr. Miller, All Pro Teacher of the Year overall winner in 2015. If you look closely, you may see that Mr. Samilenko is almost smiling!

Penncrest High School Parent Diversity Group...the Melting Pot We had our first meeting this past week. The group of parents in attendance started the journey of organizing the group, engaged in a rich discussion about the “why” of the group and what we can do for our school and community. We also created action steps for our next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 8 at 7:15 in Room A102 at

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Penncrest High School. The meeting is open to all Penncrest families. We are following a model that has been well-established at Media Elementary School. Our first iteration of our mission statement is essentially the mission statement they created with minor revision. The mission of The Melting Pot Parent Group is to promote and encourage cultural awareness, provide family support, engage in networking, and create a deeper unity within Penncrest High School and the surrounding community.

The Polar Plunge Steve Mescanti, Jess Anderson, Bill Henderson, Nate Davis, Chip Olinger, and John Beviliqua, being cheered on by 40 students, took the Polar Plunge into an ice cold pool to raise funds for Special Olympics, an organization near and dear to the life skills community. The students in the life skills and Linking Learning to Life Programs were paired with a student in the Child Development courses. What a day to celebrate inclusion and acceptance!

Kudos to Bill Henderson & Jess Anderson for organizing such a special event!

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PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION

“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”

November 21, 2019 December 19, 2019

There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Session of January 23, 2020, at Penncrest High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.

Presidential Announcement 1 December 19, 2019

IX. New Business

A. Human Resources

1. Terminations

a. Professional

1. Ashley Kleckner, LTS Guidance Counselor, Glenwood Elementary, resignation effective December 13, 2019.

b. Non-Instructional

1. Donald Hill, Custodian, retirement effective December 1, 2019.

2. Steve Smith, Head Baseball Coach, Penncrest High School resignation effective December 13, 2019.

2. Nominations

a. Professional

1. Katharine Gray, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher extending her contract through the end of the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $57,090.00, Master’s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Gray received her Bachelor’s degree from Temple University and her Master’s Degree from Drexel University. Ms. Gray is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing Jaclyn Falzone who is on leave.

2. Maura McLean, Long Term Substitute Guidance Counselor effective December 16, 2019 through the end of the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $57,090.00, Master’s Degree/Step 1 pro-rated. Ms. McLean received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from West Chester University. Ms. McLean is assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing Dana Vellios-Miller who is on leave.

3. Kimberly Riviere, Penncrest High School, Homebound Instructor for the 2019-2020 school year at the rate of $46.00 per hour.

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b. Non-Instructional

1. Christine Cropper, (.5) Support Staff II, effective with the completion of her pre-employment paperwork at the rate of $17.73 per hour. Ms. Cropper is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Hope Kaut who was reassigned. NOTE: Ms. Cropper is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.

2. Carol Foster, Substitute Cafeteria Worker effective with the completion of her pre-employment paperwork, at the rate of $12.12 per hour. NOTE: MS. Foster is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.

3. Alexander Murrison, Substitute Bus Driver, effective December 20, 2019 at the rate of $25.17 per hour.

3. General

a. Classification Change

1. Mark Volpe from Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Part Time Bus Driver effective December 10, 2019.

b. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Jaclyn Falzone requests an extension of her unpaid leave of absence for child rearing through the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

2. Chrissy Raymond requests an unpaid leave of absence per Board Policy 339 for every Monday effective February 3, 2020 through the end of the 2019- 2020 school year.

c. Rescind Supplemental Contracts

1. Rescind appointment of Michelle Minutella. Springton Lake Middle School as (.5) Team Leader for the 2019- 2020 school year.

2. Rescind appointment of Ashley Kleckner, Glenwood Elementary, as (.5) Grit Club Sponsor. Ashley will not be completing the second half of her assignment.

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d. Supplemental Contracts

1. Kylee Bucci, Springton Lake Middle School from (.5) to 1.0 Team Leader for the 2019-2020 School year at the annual salary of $870.00.

2. Joseph Fisher, District Music Coordinator for the 2019- 2020 school year, salary correction to $5,655.00.

3. Julia Friedgen, Indian Lane Elementary, Board Games Sponsor for the 2019-2010 school year at the annual salary of $486.00.

4. Kelly Piecara, Springton Lake Middle School, (.25) New Teacher Mentor for the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $290.00.

4. Joann Podlaski, Rose Tree Elementary, Reading Olympics Club for the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $870.00.

5. Britt Rago, Springton Lake Middle School, (.25) New Teacher Mentor for the 2019-2020 school year at the annual salary of $290.00.

e. Other

1. Recommend Board approval of the addendum to the existing contract between Rose Tree Media School District and CCRES. See attached Schedule A and Schedule B. See Attachment A

2. Recommend Board approval of the Field Placement Agreement between Rose Tree Media School District and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for placement of student teachers effective December 19, 2019. See Attachment B

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B. Overnight Trips

1. Penncrest High School Music Department – Ithaca, NY

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve an overnight field trip for the Penncrest music department (~100 students), one teacher chaperone, and 7 non-teacher chaperones to attend a field trip from 02/22/20 - 02/24/20 in Ithaca, New York.

Background

The purpose of the trip is for students to work with Ithaca College music faculty in workshops and master classes to improve their performance and understanding of music. Total costs of $137.50 for substitute cost to be paid by the district. All remaining costs are paid for by the students.

2. Penncrest High School Eco-Adventure Club – Benton, PA

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an overnight field trip for the Eco-Adventure Club (~22 students) and 4 teacher chaperones to attend a field trip from 03/06/20 - 03/09/20 at Ricketts Glen State Park in Benton, PA.

Background

The purpose of the trip is to provide students with the opportunity for students to see stars and astronomical features unable to be seen in Delaware County because of the lack of light pollution. All costs will be paid for by the students.

3. Penncrest Music Department – Toms River, NJ Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an overnight field trip for the Penncrest music department (~25 students) and four teacher chaperones to attend a field trip from 03/14/20 - 03/15/20 in Toms River, New Jersey.

Background

The purpose of the trip is for students to compete in the WGI East Power Regional. WGI is the Internationally Competitive Indoor percussion circuit. All costs will be paid for by the students.

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C. Policy 127 Graduation Requirements – First Read and Review – See Attachment C

Resolve, the Board of School Directors review the proposed recommended changes to Policy 217 Graduation Requirements.

Background

These recommendations were published on November 18, 2019 and posted on the district website for public view. The RTMSD Administration also hosted three question and answer sessions. This policy was discussed at the December 3, 2019 Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting.

D. 2020-2021 School Year Calendar – First Read and Review – See Attachment D

Resolve, the Board of School Directors review the 2020-2021 School Year Calendar. Background

After conducting a survey of parents and staff, it is recommended that the first day of school for the 2020-2021 school year be Monday, August 31 which is prior to the Labor Day Weekend. The calendar was discussed at the December 3, 2019 Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting.

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X. Finance

A. Purchasing – none

B. General

1. Change Orders – none

2. Budgetary Transfers

Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public School code section 609) when funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9) months of the fiscal year by the board.

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following budgetary transfers:

FY 20-20 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Instruction – New Equipment AMOUNT: $3,225.00

TO: Instruction - Supplies AMOUNT: $3,225.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase a new tuba for the high school, under the capitalization policy.

FY 20-21 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Operation of Building Services – Repairs and Maintenance AMOUNT: $2,313.00

TO: Operation of Building Services – New Equipment AMOUNT: $2,313.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase HVAC equipment for Glenwood.

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2. Budgetary Transfers

FY 20-22 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Instruction - Books AMOUNT: $2,000.00

TO: Assistant Superintendent - Travel AMOUNT: $2,000.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover mileage and other travel expenses.

FY 20-23 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Instruction - Books AMOUNT: $2,000.00

TO: School Library Services – Supplies and Fees Technology Related AMOUNT: $2,000.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed to pay for upcoming on-line library subscriptions at Penncrest.

FY 20-24 Fund 10 General Fund

FROM: Alternative Education Programs - Travel AMOUNT: $1,600.00

TO: Alternative Education Programs - Books AMOUNT: $1,600.00

RATIONALE: Transfer needed for the SYA to purchase trade books to read as book studies in English class.

Background

This item was discussed at the December 3, 2019 Finance Committee meeting.

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3. JMW Entertainment Group Contract

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the contract with JMW Entertainment Group in the amount of $650.00 for D.J. services for the 2020 Freshman Dance.

Background

This item was discussed at the December 3, 2019 Finance Committee meeting.

4. Act 1 Index Resolution for 2020/2021

WHEREAS, on June 27, 2006, the Pennsylvania legislature passed Act 1 of Special Session 2006, entitled the “Taxpayer Relief Act” (hereinafter “Act 1);

WHEREAS, Act 1 requires school districts to limit tax increases to the level set by an inflation index unless the tax increase is approved by voters in a referendum or the school district obtains from the Department of Education or a court of common pleas certain referendum exceptions;

WHEREAS, Act 1 does, however, allow a board of school directors to elect to adopt a resolution indicating that it will not raise the rate of any tax for the support of the public schools for the following fiscal year by more than its index, provided this resolution must be adopted no later than 110 days prior to the date of the election immediately preceding the upcoming fiscal year;

WHEREAS, the Rose Tree Media School District index for the 2020/2021 fiscal year is 2.6%;

WHEREAS, the Rose Tree Media School District Board of Directors has made the decision that it shall not raise the rate of any tax for the support of the Rose Tree Media School District for the 2020/2021 fiscal year by more than its index. AND NOW, on this 19th day of December, 2019 it is hereby RESOLVED by the Rose Tree Media School District (hereinafter “District”) Board of Directors (hereinafter “Board”) the following:

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4. Act 1 Index Resolution for 2020/2021 (cont’d)

1. The Board certifies that it will not increase any school district tax for the 2020/2021 school year at a rate that exceeds the index as calculated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 2. The Board certifies that it will comply with the procedures set forth in Section 687, of the Pennsylvania Public School Code (hereinafter “School Code”), 24 P.S. §6-687, for the adoption of its proposed and final budget. 3. The Board certifies that increasing any tax rate less than or equal to the index will be sufficient to balance its final budget of the 2020/2021 fiscal year. 4. The Administration of the District will submit the District’s information on a proposed increase in the rate of a tax levied for the support of the District to the Pennsylvania Department of Education on the uniform form prepared by the Pennsylvania Department of Education no later than five days after the Board’s adoption of this Resolution. 5. The Administration of the District will send a copy of this Resolution to the Pennsylvania Department of Education no later than five days after the Board’s adoption of this Resolution. 6. The Board understands and agrees that by passing this Resolution it is not eligible to seek referendum exceptions under Section 333 (f) of Act 1 and is not eligible to request approval from the voters through a referendum to increase a tax rate by more than the index as established for the 2020/2021 fiscal year. 7. Once this Resolution is passed, the Administration of the District is not required to comply with the preliminary budget requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) and (c) of Section 311 of Act 1. Provided, however:

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4. Act 1 Index Resolution for 2020/2021 (cont’d)

a. The Board understands and agrees that, upon receipt of the information submitted by the District as set forth in paragraphs 4 and 5 above, the Pennsylvania Department of Education shall compare the District’s proposed percentage increase in the rate of the tax with the index. b. Within ten days of the receipt of this information, the Pennsylvania Department of Education shall inform the District whether its proposed tax rate increase is less than or equal to the index. c. If the Pennsylvania Department of Education determines that the District’s proposed increase in the rate of the District’s tax exceeds the index, the District is subject to the preliminary budget requirements as set forth in paragraph (a) and (c) of Section 311 of Act 1.

Background

This item was discussed at the December 3, 2019 Finance Committee meeting.

5. Delaware County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors Appointment

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve Hillary Fletcher as the candidate to the Delaware County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors for a term commencing December 3, 2019 and ending June 30, 2021.

Background

This item was discussed at the December 3, 2019 Finance Committee meeting.

6. Kompan Proposal – Phases 2, 3 and 4

Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the proposal with Kompan in the amount of $84,441.06. This proposal is for the equipment costs for Phase 2, 3 and 4 of the Media Elementary School Playground Project. The district has been reimbursed from the Media Playground Committee.

Background

This item was discussed at the December 3, 2019 Operations Committee meeting.

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ADDENDUM

IX. New Business

A. Addendum – Human Resources

1. Termination

a. Non-Instructional

1. Clayton Henderson, Bus Driver, retirement effective January 1, 2020.

Background

Mr. Henderson joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 2000. He is retiring after 19 years of dedicated service.

2. Nominations

a. Professional

1. Emily Farnschlader, Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher, effective January 2, 2020 at the annual salary of $49,428.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1, pro-rated. Ms. Farnschlader received her Bachelor’s Degree from Elizabethtown College. She assigned to Indian Lane Elementary School. Ms. Farnschlader is replacing Shawna Cliff who is on leave.

b. Non-Instructional

1. Zachary Musselman, Substitute Bus Driver, effective December 20, 2019, at the rate of $25.17 per hour.

IX. New Business Addendum 1 December 19, 2019

3. General

a. Classification Change

1. Catherine Doyle, from Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher to Elementary Classroom Teacher, effective January 2, 2020 at the annual salary of $49,428.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Doyle received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Scranton. She is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School. Ms. Doyle is replacing Madeline Edwards who resigned.

b. Supplemental Contracts

1. Jack Horan Assistant Wrestling Coach, Springton Lake Middle School, pro-rated salary of $1,943.40.

c. Transfers

1. Kimberly Horetsky, Support Staff II, transfer from Rose Tree Elementary to Indian Lane Elementary effective January 2, 2019.

d. Other

1. Recommend Board approval of the following Assignor Fees:

John W Campbell Soccer $230.00 Brenda Collins Volleyball $ 85.00

IX. New Business Addendum 2 December 19, 2019

·, Addendum 11-26-19 Attachment A Schedule "A"

SERVICES

1. CCRES will staffthe RTMSD Program, including special education programs, with such service providers as shall be necessary to provide appropriate service to the RTMSD and clients of RTMSD. The service providers to be provided by CCRES include:

a. Educational Consultant b. Personal Care Assistant c. Registered Behavior Technician d. Board Certified Behavior Analyst

2. In addition to the other duties and responsibilities of CCRES as set forthherein, it is agreed by the parties that CCRES, as the common law employer, will provide appropriate human resources and management services with respect to its employees or contractors assigned to staffthe RTMSD Program. These services shall include, without limitation, recruitment, interviewing, paying, supervising (subject to the District's right under this Agreement to reject specific service providers), and training as required and mutually agreed upon.

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Attachment C

ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Book Policy Manual

Section 200 Pupils

Title Copy of Graduation Requirements

Code 217

Status Review

Adopted November 19, 2009

Last Revised June 26, 2014

Last Reviewed November 13, 2018

PurP-ose

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DRAFT Attachment D ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2020-2021 CALENDAR

3 Holiday, All Buildings JULY 2020 JANUARY 2021 1 Holiday, All Buildings Closed Closed S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 4 Independence Day 15 Semester Ends, Early 1 2 3 4 1 2 Dismissal SLMS 11:50 a.m. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PHS Make-Up Exams 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 Holiday, All Buildings 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Closed 26 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

17-20 New Teacher Orientation AUGUST 2020 FEBRUARY 2021 11 Early Dismissal Elementary 21 Teacher Set-Up Day Students only 12:20 p.m. S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 24-27 Teacher Inservice 12 No School for Students/ 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 31 First Day of School K-9 Teacher Inservice 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 Holiday, All Buildings 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Closed New Teachers: An additional 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 day of teacher induction will be 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 scheduled during the school year. 30 31

1 School In Session K-12 SEPTEMBER 2020 MARCH 2021 10 Parent Conferences – 4 Student/Teacher Holiday Evening S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 7 Labor Day – All Buildings 11 Parent Conferences K-8 Closed 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 No School K-8 28 Holiday, All Buildings 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 No School for Students K-8 Closed 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 29-31 Student/Teacher Holiday 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31

OCTOBER 2020 APRIL 2021 16 No School for Students / 1-2 Student/Teacher Holiday S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S Teacher Inservice All Buildings Closed 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30

2 & 3 No School for Students / NOVEMBER 2020 MAY 2021 18 No School for Students/ Teacher Inservice Teacher Inservice S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 23 Parent Conferences p.m. 31 Holiday, All Buildings 24 Parent Conferences – No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Closed School K-8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 25 No School for Students K- 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8/Early Dismissal PHS 10:20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 /Inservice 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 & 27 Holiday, All Buildings 30 31 Closed

23 Early Dismissal: PHS 10:45 DECEMBER 2020 JUNE 2021 11 No School for Students – SLMS 11:30, Elem 12:20 / PHS Graduation / Teacher S M W Th F S S M T W Th F S Teacher Inservice Inservice 24 – 31 Student/Teacher 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 16 Early Dismissal PHS 10:15, Holiday 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SLMS 11:00, Elem 12:00 24 – 25 – Holiday, All Buildings 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 17 Last day for Students Early Dismissal PHS 10:15, SLMS Closed 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 11:00, Elem. 12:00 31 Holiday, All Buildings 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 Closed 18 & 21 Teacher Inservice