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 2 BOARD MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 24, 2015 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 3 BOARD MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 24, 2015 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT AGENDA 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 4 BOARD MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 24, 2015 • 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 5 BOARD MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 24, 2015 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 6 BOARD MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 24, 2015 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