Keystone Oaks An newsletter for the Keystone Oaks community Summer 2015 kosd.org Congratulations Class of 2015! Commencement exercises for the 51st graduating class of Keystone Oaks High School were held on June 5th at Dormont Memorial Stadium. In addition to the 173 students who received their diplomas, 21 individuals earned their diplomas through Project Succeed, an evening educational program that helps individuals obtain their high school diplomas. Approximately 80% of the Class of 2015 will be continuing their education by pursuing a two or four-year degree at a college, technical school or university, and three graduates will enter the U.S. military.

The first day of classes is August 24, 2015. Be sure to vist the updated www.kosd.org for important back-to-school information and events!

Full-Day to Begin in Nominations Being Accepted for Alumni 2015-2016 School Year Achievement Award The Keystone Oaks will implement full-day In celebration of the 50th Anniversary kindergarten beginning with this school year. The move to a full-day of Keystone Oaks School District, the program was approved by the Board of School Directors in March. District is accepting nominations for The full-day kindergarten program will afford students the its first Alumni Achievement Award opportunity to participate in expanded activities in all curricular through August 14, 2015. The Alumni areas, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, Achievement Award Committee may and technology. Students will have more opportunities available to select a maximum of four individuals them for both remediation and enrichment during the school day. In to receive the award. The recipients will be announced in early September addition to expanded curriculum options, opportunities will also be available for learning center activities, fine and gross motor skills and recognized during a ceremony practice, writing workshops, and sharing and planning time as a prior to Homecoming on October 9, group – to name only a few. 2015. “The effectiveness of full-day kindergarten in improving academic To qualify, nominees must be alumni of Keystone Oaks High School and emotional/social learning has been documented in numerous or the former Dormont High School. The committee may select one validated research studies found in educational journals over the individual each year who has graduated in the past decade and has years,” said retired Assistant Superintendent Kathy Foster, Ed.D. met the other requirements. Alumni Achievement Award “Benefits of a full-day program are significant, especially for nominations will be evaluated based upon extraordinary historically underperforming groups of students, such as those who achievement in academia and/or the arts; professional are economically disadvantaged, those who have special needs and accomplishments; and/or service to the Keystone Oaks community. others who are English Language Learners.” For more specific information about the District’s kindergarten The committee will also accept nominations for individuals who did program, please contact the principal at the elementary school in not attend Keystone Oaks or Dormont High Schools but have made your community. significant contributions to the District, as well as past employees.

The nomination form may be submitted on-line at: www.tinyurl.com/koalumniachievementaward. A paper application is also available on the District’s website, www.kosd.org. 2015-2016 Budget Maintains Millage Rate

For the second consecutive year, the Keystone Oaks Board of School Directors has passed a balanced budget that does not increase taxes and continues to enhance educational programs Breaking Down the Budget throughout the District. School district budgets are large documents, filled with a lot of nuances and complexities that can make it The $38,977,585 budget is balanced without using any of the District’s fund balance and challenging for the average citizen to understand where maintains an 18.63 millage rate. the district gets its money from each year and what exactly it spends that money on. Here is a breakdown of A median home in the Keystone Oaks School District valued at $113,000 will pay a property tax what is included in the various revenue and expenditure bill of approximately $2,105.19, before any exemptions. categories listed in the budget: EXPENDITURES For the 2015-2016 academic year, the budget includes funding for new programs and technology enhancements, including: Salaries Includes teacher salaries, substitute teachers, • The implementation of full-day kindergarten in all three elementary schools secretaries, classroom aides, custodians, coaches and salaries for activity sponsors and administrators. • New uniforms for the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles Marching Band Benefits Includes health, life, disability, social security, • New devices for students and teachers, including 210 Chromebooks, 310 student desktop retirement, workers’ compensation and unemployment. computers to update the High School and Middle School computer labs, and 30 CAD Purchased Professional / Technical Services workstations to update CAD labs in the STEAM room and in the industrial arts wing. Includes, but is not limited to, Special Education Services, Mental Health Consulting Services, Vocational • Mimio interactive projectors and AV rover mobile presentation equipment / Rehab Services, Legal Services, Medical / Dental Services, Athletic Trainer, Tax Collector Services and Due to the Early Retirement Incentive and staffing adjustments for the 2015-2016 School Crossing Guards. academic year, Keystone Oaks saw a minimal increase in employee wages. The largest Purchased Property Services increase in the budget is in the District’s contribution to the Public School Employee’s Includes, but is not limited to, utilities, copier leases, Retirement System, which increased 4.4%, totaling $723,029 in contributions. service contracts on equipment and buildings and repairs/maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Additionally, due to sound financial management, the District has continually added to its Other Services Capital Reserve Fund for improvement projects, such as the $2.3 million parking lot and Includes all regular education transportation, sidewalk improvement project that is taking place this summer and the recently approved $3.6 special education transportation and transportation the million repairs to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls and equipment at all District is required by law to provide for those students three elementary schools and the middle school. choosing parochial or private institutions within a 10 mile radius of the District. Also includes tuition paid to charter schools, Parkway West Vo-Tech School, and approved private schools (placement of children the District does not have the resources to educate). Also EXPENDITURES BUDGETED 2015-16 % OF TOTAL included are communication services, such as telephone Salaries & Benefits $24,853,098 64% services and printing/binding. Purchased Professional / $1,534,500 4% Supplies / Books/ Utilities Technical Services Includes instructional and building maintenance supplies, books, computer software and natural gas. Purchased Property Services $1,238,812 3% Equipment / Property Other Services $4,654,947 12% Includes capital equipment purchases, such as Supplies/Books/Utilities $1,327,059 3% computers and vehicles. Equipment/Property $586,000 2% Other Objects General obligation bonds interest payments, various Other Objects $888,169 2% dues and fees. Other Financial Uses $3,895,000 10% Other Financial Uses Total Expenditures $38,977,585 100% Includes repayment of funds borrowed to finance major capital improvements (principal payments) and transfers to other funds, such as activities. REVENUE BUDGETED 2015-16 % OF TOTAL REVENUES Real Estate Tax $23,394,892 60% Local Sources Act 511 Taxes $3,036,000 7.8% Includes real estate taxes (current and delinquent), Delinquent Taxes $655,000 1.7% Act 511 taxes (earned income tax, occupation tax, real estate transfer tax, etc), intermediate unit pass-thru Intermediate Unite Pass-Thru $230,000 0.6% funds, earnings from investments, and minor Funds miscellaneous income (such as rental of the pool and Investment Earnings $15,000 0.1% gyms). Other Local Revenues $324,496 0.8% State Sources Includes regular education subsidy, special education Basic Education Subsidy $4,853,635 12.5% subsidy, transportation subsidy, social security subsidy, Gaming Fund Allocation $848,434 2.2% retirement subsidy, health services subsidy, gaming (Homestead) funds, grant dollars and a few other small subsidies (Alternative Education, Education Assistance). Other State Revenue Sources $5,197,981 13.3% Federal Sources Federal Revenue Sources $422,147 1% Includes Title I, Title II, Title V, Drug-Free School, and Medical Assistance (these funds must be used in Total Revenue $38,977,585 100% accordance with the federal guidelines). Keystone Oaks Welcomes New Leaders to Administrative Team Nine new administrators have joined the District’s staff since the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year

Beginning with the 2014-2015 academic year, the Keystone Oaks Brian Werner, Dormont Elementary Principal School District has welcomed 9 new members to the administrative Brian Werner began as Dormont Elementary School’s new Principal team. last October. Mr. Werner had spent his entire career in the Gateway “We are very excited to welcome this new group of leaders to the School District, where he most recently served as principal at Keystone Oaks family,” said Dr. William Stropkaj, Superintendent. University Park Elementary School. “This group of administrators brings with them years of experience working in their respective fields and a commitment to making Sarah Welch, Coordinator of Communications & Public Relations Keystone Oaks a great school district.” Sarah Welch began as the District’s Coordinator of Communications and Public Relations last September. Prior to joining KO, Mrs. Welch

worked in similar roles for Local Government Academy and Moon Meet the new members of the administrative team: Township. Shannon Varley, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Staff Development John Bruner, School Resource Officer Shannon Varley began at Keystone Oaks on July 1 in the new John Bruner began as KO’s School Police Officer in February. position of Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Staff Officer Bruner has more than 18 years of experience working in law Development. She spent the past 12 years in a similar capacity for enforcement and is trained in the A.L.I.C.E. method of respond- the Avonworth School District. Prior to becoming an administrator, ing to active shooter incidents. At KO, Mr. Bruner is the Resource Ms. Varley spent 7 years as an English teacher. Officer for all 5 schools and provides mentoring and educational programs to all District students. Desiree Burns, Supervisor of Special Education Desiree Burns joined Keystone Oaks on July 27th as the Carol Persin, Technology Integration Specialist Supervisor of Special Education, a new position in the District. She Carol Persin joined the Keystone Oaks as a Technology Integration comes to Keystone Oaks from Moniteau School District, where she Specialist in July 2014. She has her degree from Duquesne worked in a similar role. Ms. Burns has worked in special University in Elementary Education and an Instructional Technology education as both an assistant principal and as a teacher since Specialist Certificate. Before coming to KO, she taught grades K-6 2001. and was a computer paraprofessional.

Keith Hartbauer, High School Principal Justin Talbert, Systems Administrator Keith Hartbauer joins KO as the High School Principal after spending Justin Talbert joined the District as a Systems Administrator in the the past 8 years working as the Vice Principal of Thomas Jefferson summer of 2014. Previously, he worked as a Systems Analyist for the High School and the Director of Alternative Education for the West University of Pittsburgh and as a Network Specialist for Clearview Jefferson Hills School District. Prior to becoming a principal, Mr. Federal Credit Union. Mr. Talbert earned his degree in Information Hartbauer was a health and physical education teacher in New Systems Technology at California University of Pittsburgh. Jersey and at Peters Township High School.

Jeff Kattan, Middle School Principal Jeff Kattan began as the Middle School Principal prior to the 2014- The District will also be welcoming a new Director of Fiscal 2015 school year. Before coming to Keystone Oaks, Mr. Kattan spent Services and a Supervisor of Pupil Personnel and is expected 9 years as an assistant principal at Hampton High School. He also to appoint individuals to these two positions at the Board of worked as a teacher for both Sto Rox and North Allegheny. Mr. School Director’s August 18th Business/Legislative Meeting. Kattan is a proud graduate of Keystone Oaks. Please check the District’s website, www.kosd.org, for updates.

Best Wishes to KO’s Retiring Staff Members

This year, two administrators, 10 professional staff members and five support staff members retired from Keystone Oaks. Together, they represented 392 years of service to the Keystone Oaks School District. Their devotion to the students and the community has contributed greatly to the success of the school district. The District thanks this group of educators for their many years of dedicated service and wishes them well in retirement.

• Kathy Foster, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, 41 years • Sandy McCann, Aiken Elementary, 26 years • Scott Hagy, High School Principal, 18 years • Bonnie McCoy, Myrtle Elementary, 19 years • Barb Campbell, District Receptionist, 40 years • NancyJean Morrison, Myrtle Elementary, 40 years • Maria Dayka, High School, 18 years • Loretta Angotti, Food Service, 19 years • Marilyn Fortwangler, Myrtle Elementary, 21 years • Stephen Messes, Maintenance, 20 years • Leslie Holmes, Dormont Elementary, 25 years • Darlene Strauch, Paraprofessional, 19 years • Gerald Jeannett, Guidance Counselor, 26 years • Donald Tambellini, Custodian, 13 years • Nancy Karras, Myrtle Elementary, 23 years • Dorothy Zangrilli, Paraprofessional, 13 years • Marilyn Kennedy, Myrtle Elementary, 11 years Highlights from the 2014-2015 School Year The 2014-2015 academic year was filled with numerous achievements in the areas of academics, arts, athletics and in charitable giving, many of which are highlighted below.

8th grade student Mira Stump won second 8th grader James Moore and 6th grader Eric Student place in the Zoology category at the 81st annual Bonkowski took home First Place and an Achievements Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Honorable Mention, respectively, during the competition in May. Mira studied guppies and Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s annual focused on the survival rate of guppies when CalcuSolve competition. Senior bassoon player Tara Douglass and senior consuming different types of food. euphonium player Joey Santillo were selected Myrtle Elementary 5th grade students Shawn to participate in the PMEA District 1 West Band District athletes continued to excel on the field. Snatchko, Luke White, Taylor Knavish and Festival in January. In addition to the Varsity Baseball Team Keagan Elliott took First Place in the annual earning the title of WPIAL AA Section 4 History Bowl at the Heinz History Center for 44 Middle School students had their artwork champions and making their way to the the second consecutive year. The competition published in the fall & spring editions of semi-final round of the playoffs, several other is hosted by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Celebrating Art, a national publication that student athletes received honors for their Gifted & Talented Program. highlights student artwork in various regions of the accomplishments: country. Kobe Phillippi was awarded KDKA-TV’s Extra • Julia Canello - All Section for Girls Soccer Effort Award, which recognizes students who 2015 graduate Mallory Stump placed 7th in the • Brian Brosnan - All Section for Boys Soccer excel in the classroom, athletics and in the nation in the Word Processing event as part of • Kobe Phillippi - Honorable Mention for Boys community. the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference. She was one of three KO • Timmy Ali- All Section Infield for Varsity The Keystone Oaks chapter of the National students to compete at the national event. Juniors Baseball Honor Society inducted 26 new members Vivi Besteman and Kylie McCullough competed in • Nick Riggle- All Section Infield/Pitcher during the 2014-2015 school year. Inductees the Hospitality Management event. Varsity Baseball were recognized for meeting the chapter’s • Katie Lehman- All Section Outfield for requirements of scholarship, service, student Panari Patel received an Varsity Softball (WPIAL AAA Section 2) leadership and character. Honorable Mention in the Phipps Conservatory’s Fairchild Challenge for her photo essay which told Erin Witt received a Gene Kelly Award Ten high school students each received $200 a personal story about the green chile plants her Nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her from The Challenge Program for family grows and uses for dinner. portrayal of the “Science Officer” in the spring accomplishments in attendance, STEM, musical “Return To The Forbidden Planet.” community service, academic improvement Senior Joseph Santillo was awarded the $4,000 and academic excellence. The program is CLO Guild Constance T. Rockwell Scholarship, Doug Sabo was inducted into the Parkway West sponsored locally by Carpenter Powder which recognizes the achievements of local high Career and Technology Center National Products in Bridgeville. school seniors pursuing an education in the Technical Honor Society. performing arts. Brittany Bolla and Brian Brosnan were recognized as Trib Total Media Outstanding Young Citizens for the class of 2015. Other notable fundraisers held throughout the Dormont Elementary School was the first school District year included: in the region to be a host site for the ARTS in Motion program, a collaboration between the Accomplishments • 30 Aiken Elementary students and staff Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Art Expression, shaved their heads as part of an effort to Myrtle Elementary School was designated by Inc. Approximately 20 students participated in support the St. Baldricks Foundation, which the Department of Education as a Title I Reward the six-week program, which combines visual helps to fund research for childhood cancer. School for High Achievement and High Growth arts, rhythm and movement and helps children This was the fifth year for the event at and was awarded a $40,000 Innovative develop their social skills through art and Aiken, but marked the first time that a Programs Grant. The designation is based on movement. PSSA results in reading and math. The grant will female student participated in the head shaving. In addition, students and staff be used to purchase software and technology for Keystone Oaks received a $25,000 grant from raised more than $6,5000 for St. Baldricks. students and for staff to participate in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s additional professional development sessions. • District students from Nepal raised more Safe Schools Initiative Targeted Grant than $1,600 for the victims of earthquakes program, which provides funding for programs Elementary Physical Education Teacher Jenn in that country. or security-related equipment that addresses Watenpool was the only Pennsylvania teacher school safety and violence. Funds were used to • Students at Dormont Elementary collected inducted into the inaugural “Fuel Up to Play purchase and install outdoor perimeter security $1,640.86 in spare change and donated 60” Hall of Fame. In addition, she received a cameras as each of the District’s elementary the money to families in need during the grant worth nearly $4,000 to implement healthy buildings. eating and physical activity programs at Aiken holiday season. Elementary. • Faculty members at Myrtle Elementary led Aiken Elementary School received a garden an effort in which 131 pairs of children’s donation, sponsored by FedEx, through the The KO School Police Department won an pajamas were donated to the Pajama American Heart Association’s “Teaching Innovation in the Classroom Award from The Program & Scholastic Reading Book Club. Gardens” program. Volunteers installed the National Road Safety Foundation and the The program donates one book for every garden and helped students plant tomatoes, National Association of School Resource Officers pair of pajamas collected. The pajamas peppers, lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, melon, for its “Preschool Patrollers” educational series, and books were donated to The Holy Family cucumber, zucchini, herbs, strawberries and a safety initiative using videos, posters and Institue. onions. The program teaches children how to social media to educate students and parents. plant seeds, nurture growing plants, harvest • High School students hand-knitted dozens produce and ultimately understand the value of Keystone Oaks High School was one of four of hats for infants, toddlers and children. good eating habits, all through garden-themed schools in Allegheny County to receive the The hats were donated to Magee Women’s lessons on nutrition in math, science and other National Athletic Trainers Association Safe Hospital and Children’s Hospital. subjects. Sports School Award, which champions safety and recognizes secondary schools that provide In December, students participated in the The Keystone Oaks School District Police was safe environments for student athletes. national “Hour of Code” as part of Computer the recipient of the 2014 National Association Science Education Week. Throughout the Dis- of School Resource Officers’ (NASRO) Model Keystone Oaks’ students and staff raised money trict, teachers hosted events that gave students Agency Award. The annual award recognizes a and collected goods for a number of area hands-on experience in learning the basics of law enforcement agency for its creative and organizations. Students at all three elementary coding and exposed them to real-world applica- innovative approach to school-based policing. schools and the middle school participated in tions of computer science in today’s technology- The District was recognized for its programs, Jump Rope for Heart, Hoops for Heart and other driven world. including the Peer Jury Program, teen driver physical-activity events, raising nearly $8,500 safety program and other programs that have for the American Heart Association. led to the reduction of various crimes. District Sees Significant Increase in School Performance Profile Scores for 2013-2014 Academic Year

Keystone Oaks High School - 78.2 6.8

Keystone Oaks Middle School - 71.7 4.4

Dormont Elementary School - 76.5 .4

Myrtle Elementary School - 86.3 10

Aiken Elementary School - 86.6 .2

For the 2013-2014 academic year, the School Performance Profile scores for Keystone Oaks School District showed increases in four of five District buildings, with increases of 10 points at Myrtle Elementary School and seven points at Keystone Oaks High School. First released in 2013 for the 2012-2013 academic year, the Pennsylvania School Performance Profile is a new way of measuring student growth and achievement for every public school, cyber and charter school and full-time comprehensive career and technical center in the Commonwealth. The School Performance Profile replaces the No Child Left Behind designation that school districts received previously. An on-line public portal, the School Performance Profile provides demographic data, academic data and an academic performance score for each district building. The score is based on test scores, student growth towards proficiency, attendance and graduation rates and participation in advanced placement, international baccalaureate and college-level courses. A perfect score totals 100 points. This new data-driven tool allows the Keystone Oaks community to obtain a more accurate picture of the District’s academic strengths and also allows educators to make data-informed instructional decisions to ensure the academic growth and achievement of all students. In January, the PA Department of Education also added financial data from the 2012-2013 academic year to the School Performance Profile. The public can now also view revenues, expenditures, fund balance details, tuition reimbursement for charter schools, the District’s annual financial report and state-wide salary information for teachers and administrators. The School Performance Profile and financial data can be found online at www.paschoolperformance.org.

2014 PSSA Reading Scores (Proficient & Advanced) 2014 PSSA Science Scores 90 (Proficient & Advanced) 90 80 83% 91% 81% 80% 79% 80 70 73% 72% 74% 70% 72% 70 79% 60 69% 65% 70% 60% 60 50 62% 50 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 Keystone Oaks School District 10 0 Average Pennsylvania

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2014 PSSA Math Scores (Proficient & Advanced) 2014 PSSA Writing Scores 90 91% 91% (Proficient & Advanced) 89% 80 90 81% 78% 70 75% 76% 75% 76% 80 72% 73% 67% 70 60 73% 75% 74% 60 50 62% 40 50 30 40 20 30 10 20 Keystone Oaks School District

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0 Average Pennsylvania Grade 5 Grade 8 Keystone Oaks School District 2015-2016 Calendar

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Important Event Dates Mark your calendar now for these school events High School Middle School Aiken Elementary Dormont Elementary Myrtle Elementary New Student Orientation Sixth Grade Orientation Kindergarten Orientation Kindergarten Orientation Kindergarten Orientation Aug. 19, 11 a.m. Aug. 19, 8:00 a.m. Aug. 18, 6 p.m. Aug. 18, 6 p.m. Aug. 18, 1:30 Open House Curriculum Night Back-to-School Picnic Meet the Teacher Night School Picture Day Sept. 14, 6 p.m. Sept. 16, 6 p.m. Aug. 19, 5 p.m., Green Tree Aug. 20, 6 p.m. Sept. 16 Pool College Fair School Picture Day School Picture Day Curriculum Night Sept. 15, 6 p.m. Oct. 1 School Picture Day Sept. 15 Sept. 17, 6 p.m. Sept. 17 School Picture Day Middle School Musical Curriculum Night School Picture Make-Ups Sept. 21 Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Curriculum Night Sept. 17, 6 p.m. Oct. 21 Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, 6 p.m. Homecoming Fall Parade & Parties Fall Parade & Parties Oct. 9 Art Show & Band Concert School Picture Make-Ups Oct. 30, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 2:15 p.m. Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 School Picture Make-Ups Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher Conferences Oct. 26 Fall Party Nov. 5, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Nov. 19, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 30, 2 p.m. Art Show & Band/Chorus Concert Parent/Teacher Conferences Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Nov. 5, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Keystone Oaks School District 1000 Kelton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216

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Community Needs Assessment for Kindergarten Planning Please help the Keystone Oaks School District prepare for the future by taking a few minutes to fill out and return the survey below. The information provided will help the District plan for future kindergarten classes and will allow the District to communicate with families with young children about early childhood programs and important kindergarten events and deadlines. All information provided is confidental and will not be provided to a third party for any reason.

The survey can be filled out and mailed to: Keystone Oaks School District Attn: Mrs. Sarah Welch 1000 Kelton Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15216

The survey can also be completed on-line at www.kosd.org on the “Parents” section of the website. Or, scan the QR code to be sent directly to the survey.

1. Last Name: ______

2. Address: ______House Number & Street City, State, Zip

3. In which community do you live? Castle Shannon Dormont Green Tree

4. Email: ______

5. How many children in your household are 4 years old or younger? ______

6. How many of these children will be:

5 years old on or before September 1, 2016: ______5 years old on or before September 1, 2017: ______5 years old on or before September 1, 2018: ______

7. How many of these children are currently attending a daycare, preschool or Head Start Program? ______

8. Please provide the name of your daycare provider, preschool program or Head Start Center: ______

9. Is your child attending daycare, preschool or Head Start for a partial day, full day or half day?

Full Day Half Day Partial Day My child does not currently attend a daycare, preschool or Head Start program