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RADNOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Wayne, Pennsylvania

BOARD MEETING

February 24, 2015, 7:00 P.M. Radnorshire Room, Radnor Township Building

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

REPORT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION

 February 10, 2015  February 24, 2015

REPORT FROM STUDENTS

REPORT FROM SUPERINTENDENT

 COMMUNICATIONS

 RECOGNITIONS

1. RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLER TOM MEYERS SETS NEW SCHOOL RECORD FOR ALL-TIME CAREER WINS

FOR INFORMATION:

Radnor High School senior wrestler Tom Meyers is now the all-time career wins leader for Radnor's wrestling team. He earned his record- breaking 109th win on Jan. 28 with a 3-1 victory against Springfield's Joey Sciarrino.

As of Feb. 14, Tom was 33-0 with a career win-loss mark of 114-15. The top seed in the Central League Wrestling Tournament earlier this month, Tom took home gold in the 170-pound weight class. He swept through the tournament’s three rounds, pinning his first round opponent in just 50 seconds.

Tom has finished first in each of the last four Radnor Holiday Wrestling Tournaments, joining older brothers John (Class of 2009) and Bob (Class of 2011) for a total of 10 first-place finishes in 10 appearances in the BOARD MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Radnor tournament. Combining Tom's career record with Bob’s (104-14) and John’s (80-13), the three Meyers brothers are 298-42 at Radnor.

The record for all-time wrestling wins at RHS was previously held by Randall Braunfield, who wrestled for the University of Pennsylvania following his tenure at RHS more than 20 years ago.

The Superintendent, along with the Board and the Radnor community, congratulates Tom, his parents and his coaches, on this outstanding accomplishment.

2. RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ SWIMMING/DIVING TEAMS FINISH SEASONS UNDEFEATED TO WIN CENTRAL LEAGUE CROWNS; BOYS’ COACH TOM ROBINSON EARNS 300TH CAREER WIN

FOR INFORMATION:

The Radnor High School boys’ and girls’ swimming/diving teams each completed their respective seasons with an 11-0 record to earn first place finishes in the Central League. The undefeated seasons included both teams beating Conestoga High School in the same season for the first time since 1990.

Tom Robinson, the coach of the boys’ swimming team since 1984, also earned his 300th win on January 28 with a 97-80 decision over Penncrest. During Mr. Robinson’s tenure, Radnor won a state championship in 2002, ten District 1 championships and six Central League championships. The team also placed second in states in 2003 and 2006.

The teams continued their success on February 13 and 14 in the Central League Championships, with swimmers and divers on both squads winning or placing in individual and team events.

The members of the boys’ team are:

Eli Avart Stefan Floeter Clayton Bowes Gregory Giannella Timothy Caulfield Stephen Giannella Geoffrey Chanenson Michael Horstmann Steven Chen Jack Lunger Derek Chettle Brian McKeon Henry Crane Hager Neeb Keenen Doyle Thomas Nye James El-Deiry Jordan Packer Julian Evans Eun-Soo Park

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Richard Patten Ryan Tague Philip Regan Ryan Young Christian Reusche

The members of the girls’ team are:

Katherine Banwell Gisella LoGioia Catherine Belveal Natasha Lowy Alexandra Buckley Julia Lunger Claudia Buckley Alice Marshall Tiffany Chou Lina Moscol Nicole Cohen Emily Moyher Samantha Componovo Julia Mullarkey Julia Condran Jane Norris Caroline Cox Andie Oates Julia Cullen Caroline Osman Katelin Dao Laura Packer Amanda Davis Sang-Hee Park Annika DeRoos Katherine Reichert Emma Dietz Alexandra Smolyansky Anna Duffy Grace Stuard Lucy Fulton Kaela Stuard Maia Hall Alanna Torunian Julia Hartnett Grace Wakiyama Samantha Lee Mae Yeakel

The girls’ swimming team is coached by Garrett Clark. The boys’ and girls’ diving teams are coached by Doug Nowak. Ruth Small is the assistant coach for both the boys’ and girls’ teams.

The Superintendent, along with the Board and the Radnor community, congratulates these swimmers and divers, their parents and their coaches, on this outstanding accomplishment. We also congratulate Mr. Robinson on his tremendous achievement.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Citizens are invited to address the Board at this time about items on the agenda or other topics related to the Radnor Township School District.

- Print your name on the sign-in sheet at the podium - Clearly state your name, street address, topic to be addressed - Please consider confining your comments to no more than three (3) minutes as per the Board policy - Should you be unable to attend this board meeting, submit your comment by email to [email protected] or in written form to

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Mr. Michael Petitti, Radnor Township School District, 135 S. Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

REPORTS FROM BOARD COMMITTEES

School Board Committee Reports

Curriculum Facilities Finance Policy Government Relations/Communications

REPORTS FROM BOARD LIAISONS

Representatives to Community Boards

Delaware County Community College Delaware County Intermediate Unit Federal Relations Network IU Legislative Council/Pennsylvania School Boards Association Parks & Recreation Board (Township) PTO Coordinating Council Radnor Educational Foundation/ Radnor Alumni Council Radnor High School Scholarship Fund Radnor PAGE

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Although Board action is required, it is generally unnecessary to hold discussion on these items. With the consent of all members, they are therefore grouped and approval is given in one motion. In the event a Board member wants to discuss any item, the Board President will move it to an appropriate place on the agenda.

• MINUTES

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Board Meeting-January 28, 2015

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• FINANCIAL ACTION ITEMS

4. FINANCIAL REPORTS

A. Fund Profiles: All Funds January 2015 B. Bills List: All Funds January 2015 C. Fund Investments: All Funds January 2015 D. General Fund: Budget Comparison Reports: Revenues (Green) January 2015 Expenditures (Blue) January 2015 Summary of Major Expenses by January 2015 Function (Yellow) Summary of Major Expenses by January 2015 Object (Pink) E. Monthly Budget Transfers February 2015

5. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR CONTRACTS AND/OR AGREEMENTS

Request approval for the following contracts and/or agreements to be provided as requested to the Radnor Township School District. These items are within current budget limits unless otherwise noted.

Service Provider Year Cost to District Service Provided (Date)

SunGard K-12 Addendum to $4,728 per year eSchoolPlus Mobile Applications original contract dated April 4, 2008 ProShred Addendum to $156 every 8 Shredding at RHS, RMS, IES and original weeks with WES contract dated additional fee for April 1, 2014 purge Villanova June 10, 2015 $10,925 Pavilion Arena/Field House rental University for 2015 Commencement Ceremony DCIU/Wilson 1/20/2015 – $18,600 Reading Instruction at RMS Reading 6/12/2015 (not to exceed) Instruction

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approves the aforementioned contracts and/or agreements

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6. REQUEST APPROVAL OF TAX ASSESSMENT APPEAL

The District Solicitor recommends the settlement of the Tax Assessment Appeal of Folio Number 36-03-01629-00 at an assessed value of $1,491,600 for all applicable tax years.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve the settlement of the foregoing Tax Assessment Appeal as recommended by the solicitor.

7. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF PLANCON PART K – PROJECT REFINANCING – SERIES B of 2014

In November of 2014 the District undertook the issuance of Series B 2014 in order to refund the District’s General Obligation Bond Series A 2007. It is necessary to submit PlanCon Part K – Project Refinancing to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (Attachment #1).

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board authorize the District to submit PlanCon Part K – Project Refinancing to the Pennsylvania Department of Education in order to continue reimbursement on a project previously approved.

8. REQUEST TO APPROVE A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES

Attorney Michael Hanlon of the firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has been selected to represent the District in connection with labor negotiations.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve Administration engaging Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC for the purpose of collective bargaining negotiations. Hours billed by Michael Hanlon, or other attorneys working with the District from Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, as recommended by Mr. Hanlon and as approved by Administration, will be at $325 per hour.

9. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS AND DONATIONS

Pursuant to Board Policy #702 on GIFTS, GRANTS, DONATIONS, the Board of School Directors appreciates grants offered by individuals, businesses and community organizations that enhance or extend the programs in the schools. The Board has the authority to accept grants, gifts and donations made to

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the School District or to any District school. The following list is presented to the Board for acceptance:

Donor Recipient of Donation Gift , Grant or Estimated Donation Value Radnor Middle School – Radnor Middle School Grant for After School $2,500.00 PTO Music Club SCA Corp. Radnor Middle School Grant for Cross – $1,000.00 Cultural Collaboration Project

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board accept the aforementioned donations.

10. REQUEST TO DISPOSE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT

The Administration requests that the Board approve the disposal of obsolete equipment in accordance with Board Policy #706.1, “Disposal of Books, Equipment, and Supplies” as follows:

Building Items Status Radnor Middle School 745 Obsolete Math Textbooks and Support To be Donated to Materials Students Helping Students Radnor Middle School 6 Motorola Radius P110 Walkie-Talkie To be Sold, Donated or Radios and Disposed of 12 RadioShack 21-1904 Walkie-Talkie Radios Condition – Broken or Obsolete

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve the aforementioned disposal of the above items which are no longer being used by the District.

11. SOLICITOR REQUEST FOR RATE REVISION

At the January 27, 2015 Board Business Meeting the Board approved the reappointment of Mr. Kenneth A. Roos, Esquire and the firm of Wisler Pearlstine, LLP of Blue Bell, PA to serve as District Solicitor effective February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016 under the same terms as currently exist with no increase in retainer or hourly rate. The Solicitor is requesting a revision to the approved rates to include a law clerk at $100/hour. The law clerks are current or graduated law students who have not yet passed the bar and are used only for research and writing in lieu of using a junior associate at $155/hour.

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RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve additional rate for law clerk at the hourly rate of $100.

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12. REQUEST FOR BOARD APPROVAL FOR STUDENT TRIPS

Board Policy #121, Student Trips, requires that the Board of School Directors approve all overnight trips. Final authorization for the trip is reserved for the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee, and the Business Administrator who have determined that all conditions of Policy #121 have been met. The District cost is included in the 2014-2015 General Fund Budget.

School/Group Location Travel Per Total # of # of Dates Student District Students Chaperones Cost Cost Radnor High School University Park, 1/23/15 – $0 $0 9 1 Girls Indoor Track PA 1/24/15 Radnor High School University Park, 02/28/15 – $119 $119 9 1 Boys Indoor Track PA 03/01/15 Radnor High School Charlottesville, 03/13/15 – $400 $0 40 7 Boys Lacrosse VA 03/15/15 Radnor High School Hilton Head, 03/26/15 – $1,000 $0 37 4 Girls Lacrosse SC 04/02/15 Radnor High School Orlando, FL 03/27/15 – $1,200 $0 24 4 Baseball 04/01/15 Radnor High School Richmond, VA 03/29/15 – $250 $0 18 3 Softball 04/01/15 Radnor High School Bethany Beach, 02/27/15 – $200 $0 12 2 Boys Tennis DE 03/01/15

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve the aforementioned student trips, conditional on the fact that there is no State Department travel advisory at the time of the trip.

13. BOARD RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS

Mr. Mark Schellenger, High School Principal, has submitted the following new Student Activities for the 2014-2015 school year. The District cost, if any, is included in the 2014-2015 General Fund Budget. (Attachment #2):

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Name of Type of Activity/Club Activity/Club Radnor for Soldiers Student

Yoga Club Student

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve the aforementioned Student and General Fund Activities/Clubs for the 2014-2015 school year.

• GENERAL ACTION ITEMS

14. POLICY FOR FIRST READING

The following policy was reviewed by the Policy Committee on February 10, 2015 and is presented for a first reading (Attachment #3):

#916-Volunteers

Note: Prior edits to this policy are available on the District’s website. See attachments posted as part of the Policy Committee Meeting (February 10, 2015).

15. POLICIES FOR SECOND READING

The following policies were presented for first reading on January 28, 2015 and are placed on the agenda for second reading (Attachment #4):

#353-Required Clearances (Administrative Employees) #453-Required Clearances (Professional Employees) #553-Required Clearances (Support Employees) #354-Reporting of Arrests, Convictions and Child Abuse Determinations (Administrative Employees) #454-Reporting of Arrests, Convictions and Child Abuse Determinations (Professional Employees) #554-Reporting of Arrests, Convictions and Child Abuse Determinations (Support Employees) #806-Reporting Child Abuse #818-Contracted Services

Note: Prior edits to these policies are available on the District’s website. See attachments posted as part of the Policy Committee Meeting (January 13, 2015).

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RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board receive the following policies for second reading and approval for distribution and implementation:

• PERSONNEL ACTION ITEMS

16. PERSONNEL-CATEGORIES

RECOMMENDATION:

That the following Personnel Action Items be accepted:

Category Name Position School/Department Effective Salary RESIGNATIONS Nicole Kouch Special Education Ithan Elementary 2/19/2015 N/A Non-certificated Paraprofessional School CHANGE OF Tamara Foley Instructional Radnor Middle School 2/25/2015 $15.02/hr. ASSIGNMENT/ Paraprofessional STATUS (Replacing Sara Bajor) Non-Certificated Alexis Rosko Special Education Wayne Elementary 2/25/2015 $15.02/hr. Paraprofessional School (Replacing Marisa Thomas-reassigned) LEAVES OF Melanie Pereira Teacher Radnor High School 2/18/2015 N/A ABSENCE through end Certificated of 2014-15 School Year Anthony Stevenson Administrator District 2/2/2015 N/A through TBD LEAVES OF Carolina Food Service Radnor Elementary 1/29/2015 N/A ABSENCE Dell’Arciprete Worker School through end Non-certificated of 2014-15 School Year COMPENSATED Julie Crowe Teacher Wayne Elementary 2015-16 N/A PROFESSIONAL School School Year

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DEVELOPMENT Julie Jacobson Teacher Radnor Middle School 2nd Semester N/A LEAVE 2015-16 School year Christy Newlin Teacher Radnor Middle School 2nd Semester N/A 2015-16 School Year Nicole Ottaviano Teacher Radnor Middle School 2015-16 N/A School Year Thomas Rendulich Teacher Radnor Middle School 2nd Semester N/A 2015-16 School Year Jeanette Welborn Teacher Radnor High School 2nd Semester N/A 2015-16 School Year CONTRACTED Craig Leister Practical Arts Radnor High School 10/6/2014 $3,941.00 SERVICES Department Chair through 6/30/2015 (Revision from October 28, 2014 Agenda) Melanie Pereira Practical Arts Radnor High School 9/1/2014 to $677.00 Department Chair 10/3/2014 (Revision from October 28, 2014 Agenda) Kristin Mihaly Class Sponsor – Radnor High School 9/1/2014 to $1,921.64 Grade 11 6/30/2015 (Revision from September 23, 2014 Agenda) Melanie Pereira Class Sponsor – Radnor High School 9/1/2014 to $197.45 Grade 11 10/3/2014 (Revision from September 23, 2014 Agenda) Christin Schwartz Class Sponsor – Radnor High School 9/1/2014 to $1,921.64 Grade 11 6/30/2015 (Revision from September 23, 2014 Agenda) Gabriel Savage Instructional Wayne Elementary 9/1/2014 to $577.25 Technology School 1/19/2015 Facilitator (Revision from September 23, 2014 Agenda) Amy Thompson Instructional Wayne Elementary 2/9/2015 to $577.25 Technology School 6/30/2015 Facilitator Gabriel Savage Specialists Wayne Elementary 9/1/2014 to $843.21 Department Chair School 1/19/2015 (Revision from September 23, 2014 Agenda) Brock Tracy Specialists Wayne Elementary 1/20/2015 to $731.71 Department Chair School 6/30/2015 Bonnie Lee Cotter Service Club Radnor Middle School 2014-15 $23.09/hr.( not to School Year exceed 20 hours) Laura Foran Service Club Radnor Middle School 2014-15 $23.09/hr. (not to School Year exceed 20 hours) Claire Swarr Intramural Radnor Middle School 2014-15 $707.60 Swimming School Year Ted Woolery Head Coach, Boys Radnor High School 2014-15 $4,992.86 Track School Year Christopher Sydnor Assistant Coach, Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,505.27 Boys Track School Year

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Michael Carroll Boys/Girls Field Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,505.27 Coach School Year Christine Dixon- Head Coach, Girls Radnor High School 2014-15 $4,992.86 Anderson Track School Year Thomas Flanagan Assistant Coach, Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,505.27 Girls Track School Year Mark Jordan Head Coach, Radnor High School 2014-15 $5,561.11 Baseball School Year Frank Casey JV Coach, Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,932.27 Baseball School Year Jonathan Prezusio Freshman Coach, Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,558.97 Baseball School Year John Schaefer Head Coach, Radnor High School 2014-15 $ 5,310.48 Softball School Year Amanda Lewis Assistant Coach, Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,763.85 Softball School Year Gary Rathsmill JV Coach, Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,932.27 Softball School Year Kaitlyn Sitzman JVB Coach, Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,233.55 Softball School Year Richardson Head Coach, Boys Radnor High School 2014-15 $4,161.96 Shoemaker Tennis School Year Patrick Kurz JV Coach, Boys Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,100.00 Tennis School Year John Beiger Head Coach, Boys Radnor High School 2014-15 $4,823.58 Lacrosse School Year John Sims Assistant Coach, Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,358.84 Boys Lacrosse School Year Brett Thomas JV Coach, Boys Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,436.24 Lacrosse School Year Lawrence DiSipio JV Coach, Boys Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,436.24 Lacrosse School Year Brooke Fritz Head Coach, Girls Radnor High School 2014-15 $4,823.58 Lacrosse School Year Lauren Devlin Assistant Coach, Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,358.84 Girls Lacrosse School Year Kelly Barnes JVB Coach, Girls Radnor High School 2014-15 $3,436.24 Lacrosse School Year ADDITIONS TO Sarah Jefferis Per Diem District 2014-15 $100.00/day THE SUBSTITUTE Substitute Teacher School Year LIST Christin St. Pierre Per Diem District 2014-15 $100.00/day Substitute Teacher School Year Elizabeth Meister Per Diem District 2014-15 $15.02/hr. Substitute School Year Paraprofessional DISTRICT SALARY Beth Hacker Mentor Wayne Elementary 2014-15 $325.00 SCHEDULE School School Year

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PUBLIC COMMENT ON PRIORITY DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

Citizens who have not already done so are invited to address the Board at this time about priority discussion/action items on the agenda.

PRIORITY DISCUSSION/ACTION

• FINANCIAL ACTION ITEMS

17. REQUEST TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR VETERANS, ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND SENIOR CITIZENS BY ENCOURAGING THEIR ATTENDANCE AT DISTRICT EVENTS AND WAIVING ADMISSION FEES

The RTSD Board of School Directors, employees of the school district, and the greater Radnor Township community members recognize and appreciate the benefits to our students and the entire community by having veterans, active members of the military, and senior citizens attend school district events. Veterans and active members of the military are essential to maintaining the safety, well-being and freedoms enjoyed by our community and throughout the United States. Additionally, we all benefit from the immeasurable and too-often tragic sacrifices made on our individual and collective behalf. Also, senior citizens have made countless and varied contributions to our students, community and country during the course of their lives and their presence at school events is a source of inspiration for students and adults alike. The presence of these valued individuals at district events enriches the experience for our students and all other attendees and strengthens our school district and the Radnor community in general.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the RTSD Board of School Directors approve and direct that administration revise the Schedule of Fees, as required by School Board Policy No 904, Public Conduct at School Events, and develop any procedures as necessary to allow for and encourage veterans, active members of our military and senior citizens to attend school events with no admission fee.

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• OPERATIONS ACTION ITEMS

18. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS GROUPS

At the December 16, 2014 School Board business meeting, the Board approved action item #19 to resurface and extend Encke Field at Radnor High School, based upon a use agreement being developed with the youth sports group representatives. The approval was also contingent upon the Board finding no environmental reason that would preclude extension of the field. Subsequent to that meeting, the administration and the youth sports group have come to a mutually acceptable agreement based upon the Board’s authorization. The District Administration has found no environmental findings that would be prohibitive to extension, and has asked the Radnor Township Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) to review its 2008 findings made when Prevost Field was converted to artificial turf, in this regard, to consider whether the extension would alter the findings made at that time.

RECOMMENDATION:

That, at the recommendation of the Facilities Committee, the Board approve the agreement with the community youth sports groups, contingent upon the assent of the EAC at its February 26, 2015 meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Meetings:

Meeting Meeting Time Date Location Curriculum Committee 4:00 p.m. March 3, 2015 Ground Floor *rescheduled* Conference Room, Administration Bldg. Policy Committee 5:00 p.m. March 10, 2015 Ground Floor Finance Committee 6:30 p.m. Conference Room, Administration Bldg. Curriculum Committee 5:00 p.m. March 17, 2015 Ground Floor Government Relations 6:30 p.m. Conference Room, /Communications Committee Administration Bldg. Facilities Committee 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. March 24, 2015 Radnorshire Room, Radnor Township Building

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PUBLIC COMMENT ON NEW ISSUES RAISED OR SUBJECTS DEVELOPED FOLLOWING PRIORITY DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

Citizens are invited to address the Board at this time about any new issues raised or subjects developed, if any, since the most recent opportunity for public comment. Speakers are respectfully requested to avoid redundancy and to limit their comments to issues for which there was no previous opportunity to offer remarks.

ADJOURNMENT