SPRING-FORD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT - AGENDA FOR 06-21-2004
Ben Quick
SPRING-FORD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Collegeville, PA 19426
BOARD MEETING
Monday, June 21, 2004
7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria of the Senior High School
MISSION STATEMENT
In cooperation with home and community, the Spring-Ford Area School
District is
committed to promoting academic excellence in a safe learning
environment, recognizing
the diverse needs of all students and empowering them to become
lifelong learners and
contributing citizens.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
I. DISTRICT GOALS
II. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD
III. PRESENTATION
A. Bern Pettit to present Resolution 2004-10, a commendation to the
Spring-Ford High School Head Softball Team for playing well and
winning the Pioneer Athletic Conference Championship and for
recognizing the coaching staffÕs efforts that results in a record of
16 wins
and 2 losses. Expected to receive the award will be Head Coach Tim
Hughes, Assistant Coach Dan Miscavage, and team members Sue Lebow,
Kim Meehan, Ashley Bosak, Taryn Carmody, and Alex Bradfield.
B. James Kavanagh, Project Coordinator, Thomas Chapman, Principal, and
Herb Lewis, Architect, of The DLR Group to make a presentation on the
Spring-Ford Area School DistrictÕs 9th grade center.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. The administration recommends approval of the May 17, 2004 work
session minutes.
B. The administration recommends approval of the May 24, 2004
board meeting minutes.
V. PERSONNEL
A. The individual(s) listed below have completed three years of
satisfactory service as temporary professional employee(s) and
are, therefore, entitled to tenure status. The Public School Code
requires that a record of this accomplishment be incorporated in the
Minutes of this Board of School Directors. Board officers are asked
to authorize the execution and presenting of a professional
employee contract to:
Jay Greco Elementary Education
Brenda A. Haydt Mentally/Physically Handicapped
Gwendolyn D. Hendricks Music Education
Eileen McGrory Elementary Education
Harold Moser Elementary Education
Kory Parsia Biology
David Pence Elementary Education
Jamie Scheck Office Technologies, Marketing,
Business Technology
Megan Seip Elementary Education
Mentally/Physically Handicapped
Sherri Shaner School Nurse
Gladys Thonus Elementary Education
Olivia Wagner Mathematics
Jessica Walker Elementary School Counselor
Dena Zattoni Elementary Education
B. Administration recommends approval of the following
resignations:
1. Polly Patrono-Carlson, Social Studies at the High School,
effective May 19, 2004.
2. Robyn Kruger, ESL Teacher at the Oaks Elementary, effective
June 15, 2004.
3. Nancy Gambino, Instructional Assistant at Spring City
Elementary School, effective June 4, 2004. Ms. Gambino has
accepted the secretarial position at the 7th Grade Center.
4. Sandra L. Haberle, Cafeteria Manager at the Middle School,
effective June 11, 2004.
5. Barbara Nichols, Instructional Assistant at Limerick
Elementary School, effective June 4, 2004.
6. Marion Pergine, Secretary at the High School, effective June
8, 2004. Ms. Pergine has accepted the Administrative
Assistant position at the 7th Grade Center.
7. Robert J. Robinson, custodian at the Middle School, effective
June 16, 2004 for the purpose of retirement. Mr. Robinson had
previously been Board approved on March 22, 2004 for the
purpose of retirement on July 14, 2004.
8. Robin Saylor, part-time food service worker at the Middle
School, effective May 14, 2004.
C. Administration recommends approval of the leaves of absence:
1. Robert Brownback, Principal at the Middle School for a
leave in accordance with Board Policy, effective May 26,
2004.
2. Sherry Stockmal, 6th grade teacher at the Intermediate
School for a leave in accordance with the Professional
Agreement, effective tentatively October 15, 2004.
3. Danitza Lerten-Martin, Instructional Assistant at the
Intermediate School for a leave in accordance with Board
Policy, effective May 18, 2004.
D. Administration recommends approval of the following teachers to
be hired for the summer ESY programs that were previously
Board approved. Compensation will be set at $30 per hour for 156
hours (from June 30, July 6 to August 9) for a cost of $4,680 plus
benefits (FICA & Retirement) at a cost of $278 for a total cost of
$4958 for each teacher. Funding will be from IDEA funds.
1. Jean Bertucci, Phoenixville, PA, for Learning Support
Position at Upper Providence.
2. Laura Camp, Perkiomenville, PA, for Learning Support
Position at Senior High School.
3. Diane Campbell, Collegeville, PA, for Autistic Support
Position at Limerick.
4. Sandra Gallagher, Pottstown, PA, for Learning Support
Position at 5/6 Flex School.
5. Brenda Haydt, Pottstown, PA, for Autistic Support Position
at 5/6 Flex School.
6. Jane Kulp, Ambler, PA, for Autistic Support Position at Senior
High School.
7. Megan Seip, Royersford, PA, for Autistic Support Position at
Limerick.
8. Erin Siuchta, Royersford, PA, for Learning Support Position
at 5/6 Flex School.
9. Dawn Fetterman for Learning Support Position at Upper
Providence.
10. Mariel Zummo for Learning Support Position at Upper
Providence. Ms. ZummoÕs effective date of employment is
contingent upon receipt of required hiring documentation.
E. Administration recommends approval of the following Speech
Therapists for the summer ESY 2004 Program. The therapists will
provide therapy at Limerick Elementary School, Upper Providence
Elementary School, 5/6 Flex School and the Senior High School. The
therapists will work up to six (6) hours per day for 26 days (June 30,
July
6 to August 9). Compensation will be $30 per hour per the teacherÕs
contract for 156 hours for a cost of $4680 plus benefits (FICA and
Retirement) at a cost of $358 for a total cost of $5038 for each
teacher. The
funding will be through IDEA funds.
1. Gina Lasky-Butterweck, Pennsburg, PA,
2. Jennifer Smith, Schwenksville, PA,
3. Sharon Hohenstein, Limerick, PA.
F. Administration recommends approval for Paul Karwoski for the Fast
ForWord teacher position. The program will take place at Upper
Providence
Elementary School from June 21, 2004 to July 23, 2004 for up to three
(3)
hours per day for 24 days. Compensation will be $30 per hour per the
teacherÕs contract for 72 hours for a cost of $2160 plus benefits
(FICA and
Retirement) at a cost of $211 for a total cost of $2371. The funding
will be
through the IDEA Budget.
G Administration recommends approval of the following Instructional
Assistants for the summer ESY programs that were previously
Board approved. Compensation will be set at $12.70 an hour (5.5
hours per day for 26 days, June 30, July 6 to August 9) for 143
hours for a cost of $ 1816.10 plus benefits (FICA & Retirement) at
a cost of $177.34 for a total cost of $1993.44 for each instructional
assistant. Funding will be from IDEA funds.
1 Marie Bitterman, Schwenksville, PA, for Autistic Support at
5/6 Flex School.
2. Scott Boyle, Royersford, PA, for Learning Support at High
School.
3. Helen Brennan, Royersford, PA, for Autistic Support at
Limerick Elementary School.
4. Daniel Butterweck, East Greenville, PA, for Autistic Support
at Limerick Elementary School.
5. Nina Calamaro, Royersford, PA, for Learning Support at Upper
Providence Elementary School.
6. Betsy Ferry, Limerick, PA, for ESY Student at YMCA Camp
Program at Spring City Elementary School (June 21 to July
30, 2004, 7 hrs per day)
7. Colleen Hampton, Pottstown, PA, for Learning Support at
the High School.
8. Lori Hoyle, Royersford, PA, for Autistic Support at 5/6 Flex
School.
9. Helen Johnstone, Royersford, PA, for Autistic Support at
the High School.
10. Lynne Keene, Reading, PA, for Autistic Support at Limerick
Elementary School.
11. Doreen Kelly, Limerick, PA, for Learning Support at Upper
Providence Elementary School.
12. Karen Kohr, Elverson, PA, for Autistic Support at the High
School.
13. Casey Murphy, Schwenksville, PA, for Learning Support at
the High School.
14. Julie Oberneder, Limerick, PA, for Autistic Support at
Limerick Elementary School.
15. Sheri Parsons, Royersford, PA, for Learning Support at 5/6
Flex School.
16. Laura Pfanders, Gilbertsville, PA, for Learning Support at
5/6 Flex School.
17. Sharon Platchek for Learning Support at Upper Providence
Elementary School. Ms. PlatchekÕs effective date of
employment is contingent upon receipt of required hiring
documentation.
18. Leah Quay, Boyertown, PA, for Autistic Support at 5/6 Flex
School. Ms. QuayÕs effective date of employment is
contingent upon receipt of required hiring documentation.
19. Rebecca Quintrell, Gilbertsville, PA, for Learning Support at
Upper Providence Elementary School. Ms. QuintrellÕs
effective date of employment is contingent upon receipt of
required hiring documentation.
20. Jay Schroeder, Spring City, PA, for Autistic Support at the
High School.
21. Bridget Siuchta, Royersford, PA, for Learning Support at
5/6 Flex School. Ms. SiuchtaÕs effective date of employment
is contingent upon receipt of required hiring documentation.
22. Molly Steckel, Pottstown, PA, for Learning Support at 5/6
Flex School. Ms. SteckelÕs effective date of employment is
contingent upon receipt of required hiring documentation.
23. Terri Stefanelli, Limerick, PA, for Learning Support at Upper
Providence Elementary School.
24. Pat Wynn, Royersford, PA, for Learning Support at Upper
Providence Elementary School.
H. Administration recommends approval of the following Instructional
Assistants for the summer ESY programs that were previously.
Board approved. Compensation will be set at $12.70 an hour plus
$.25 an hour for degree for a total of $12.95 an hour (5.5 hours per
day for 26 days, June 30, July 6 to August 9) for 143 hours for a
cost of $1852 plus benefits (FICA & Retirement) at a cost of
$181.17 for a total cost of $2033.17 for each instructional
assistant. Funding will be from IDEA funds.
1. Alison Milantoni, Spring City, PA, for Learning Support at
Upper Providence Elementary School.
2. David Imes, Royersford, PA, for Autistic Support at 5/6 Flex
School.
3. Keith Kercher, Norristown, PA, for Learning Support at 5/6
Flex School. Mr. KercherÕs effective date of employment is
contingent upon receipt of required hiring documentation.
I. Administration recommends approval of the following Summer
Library Assistants for the summer programs that were
previously Board approved.
1. Christine Finney, Lansdale, PA, for the summer library assistant
position at Oaks Elementary School. Mrs. Finney is an Elementary
Teacher at Oaks Elementary School. Compensation will be set at $12.70
an hour plus $.25 an hour for a total of $12.95 an hour for 48 hours
for a
cost of $621.60 plus benefits (FICA and Retirement) at a cost of
$36.92
for a total cost of $658.52.
2. Linda S. Fulmer, Schwenksville, PA, for the summer library
assistant
position at Brooke Elementary School. Ms. Fulmer is an Elementary
Teacher at the Intermediate School. Compensation will be set at
$12.70
an hour plus $.25 an hour for a total of $12.95 an hour for 48 hours
for a
cost of $621.60 plus benefits (FICA and Retirement) at a cost of
$36.92
for a total cost of $658.52.
3. Janice K. Straubel, Spring City, PA, for the summer library
assistant
position at Upper Providence Elementary School. Ms. Straubel is an
Elementary Teacher at Upper Providence Elementary School.
Compensation will be set at $12.70 an hour plus $.25 an hour for a
total
of $12.95 an hour for 48 hours for a cost of $621.60 plus benefits
(FICA
and Retirement) at a cost of $36.92 for a total cost of $658.52.
4. Carrie A. Edwards, Pottstown, PA, for the summer library assistant
position at Spring City Elementary School. Ms. Edwards is an
instructional assistant at the Intermediate School. Compensation
will be
set at $12.70 an hour for 48 hours for a cost of $609.60 with benefits
(FICA and Retirement) at a cost of $36.21 for a total cost of $645.81.
5. Joan L. Weber, Pottstown, PA, for the summer library assistant
position at Limerick Elementary School. Ms. Weber is an instructional
assistant at Limerick Elementary School. Compensation will be set at
$12.70 an hour for 48 hours for a cost of $609.60 with benefits (FICA
and Retirement) at a cost of $36.21 for a total cost of $645.81.
J. Administration is requesting authorization from the Board to employ
personnel during the interval between the June Board meeting and
the August Board meeting for the 2004/2005 school year. It has
been customary for the Board to authorize its officers to execute
contracts for personnel recommended for employment by the
administration during the months of July and August. Such
authorization is, of course, subject to limitations imposed by the
2003/2004 General Fund Budget.
K. Administration recommends approval of the following individuals for
appointment/reappointment as coaches, sponsors of various extra-
curricular activities, department heads, and other extra-curricular
positions for the 2004/2005 school year. Formal action on these
recommendations is required in the month of June in accordance
with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between
the SFEA and the School District. Positions not filled will be on
future Board agendas. (attached)
L. Administration recommends approval of the revised Job Description
for Software Field Technician/Special Technology Projects
Coordinator. (attached)
M Administration recommends approval of the Job Description for
Lead Custodian. (attached)
N. Administration recommends approval of the Salary Book for
central office staff for the 2004-05 school year.
VI. FINANCE
A. Administration recommends approval of payment for the following
invoices for the month of JUNE, in connection with the SERIES G.O.B.
2002:
1.WINNIES PROJECT
Bursich Assoc., Inc. Professional Services $ 3,909.09
DLR Group Professional Services $ 63,594.00
Fox Rothschild LLP Professional Services (2 Inv.) $ 829.75
TOTAL $ 68,332.84
2.INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT
Collins Sports Med. Health ÐO-Meter Scale $ 174.00
Del-Val Enterprises 2 Evacu-Tracs/Storage Cabinet $ 6,000.00
Ferguson, Inc. 150 T-Bar Filter Grilles $ 8,157.00
Don Mace Signs Signage $ 3,352.00
Ferguson Enterprises Misc. Plumbing Supplies $ 121.17
Fred Hill & Son Co. Penco Clipper Shelving $ 20,625.00
Fred Hill & Son Co. Wirecrafter Wire Partition/Cages $ 10,820.00
Fox Rothschild LLP Professional Services $ 73.40
Gopher Physical Education Equip.(4 Inv.) $ 2,270.96
MusicianÕs Friend Fender PD-250 Portable PA $ 892.29
Queen Appliances 4 Range/2 Dryer Cords $ 48.00
School Health Medical Equipment-Nursing $ 3,068.08
Sico America Inc. Cafeteria Tables (Stud./Faculty) $ 65,400.36
TW Promotions Wrestling Mat Wall Rack/Transp. $ 5,450.00
Vibes 2 Avaya Display Units (2 Inv.) $ 359.00
Virco Upholstered Stackable Chairs $ 4,028.25
*Mario DÕOrsaneo HVAC $ 3,787.00
*Nickerson 418 Combo-Chair/Desk units $ 31,905.94
*Recreation Resource Playground Equipment $ 26,775.00
*R.M. Shoemaker Co Applic. #30- General Contractor $ 1,394,373.00
TOTAL $ 1,587,680.45
3.UPPER PROVIDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Audio Video Sys. 2 Cassette Adaptors & 2 VHS $ 164.00
Batteries (2 Inv.)
*Lyons Music 26 Sets Rhythm Sticks-Music $ 15.60
TOTAL $ 179.60
B. Administration recommends approval of payment for the following
invoices for the month of JUNE, in connection with the SERIES G.O.B.
2003:
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT
Box King Products Boxes- Moving (4 Inv.) $ 1,323.00
DLR Group Professional Services $ 11,141.58
Fox Rothschild LLP Professional Services $ 1,550.70
TOTAL $ 14,015.28
C. Administration recommends approval of payment for the following
invoices for the month of JUNE, in connection with the CAPITAL
RESERVE ACCOUNT Ð Fund 22:
Intermediate School-8th Grade Center
Boyertown Supply Inc. Misc. Supplies-Home Ec. $ 1,272.00
Denney Electric Supply Misc. Electrical Supplies $ 634.44
Mario DÕOrsaneo Misc. Repairs-Science Room $ 717.00
Peter Lumber Misc. Constr. Supplies-Home Ec $ 76.60
Trevedan Bldg. Supply Misc. Constr. Supplies-Home Ec $ 615.33
Valley Electric 300Õ Conduit & 2 SC Boxs $ 387.00
*Reed Associates, Inc. 2 RHEA Safety Showers $ 1,560.00
For Science Rooms
TOTAL $ 5,262.37
Potential Land Purchase
Fox Rothschild LLP Professional Services $ 299.80
TOTAL $ 299.80
Phase II Ð Design Athletic Fields
*Horst Excavating Co. Applic. #6- Excavating Sitework $ 193,447.58
TOTAL $ 193,447.58
*NEW BUSINESS
D. Administration recommends approval for next monthÕs payroll,
taxes, all benefits, transportation contracts, IU contracts, Vo-Tech
payments, debt service payments, utility bills, maintenance
agreements,
copier leases, equipment maintenance, Federal grants, insurance, and
discounted invoices.
E. Checks:
1. May
Check No. 97741-97796 $ 361,055.85
2. June
Check No. 97797-98029 $1,132,914.44
3. Check List Held for June Board Approval
Check No. 98030-98164 $ 232,162.92
4. Plotts Check
Check No. 98165 $ 208.37
5. Athletic Fund- May
Check No. 296114-296205 $ 37,751.47
F. Administration recommends approval of the following independent
contract(s):
1. Island Moon Press (Stacey Hall Martellucci) , P.O. Box 956
Oaks, PA to present 5 seminar sessions during Fourth Grade
Fun Day at Oaks Elementary School on June 7, 2004. The
costs of the program will not exceed $400.00. Funding will be
from the Oaks PTA.
2. Communication Solutions Group, Inc. , 308 Old York Road,
Suite One Ð Jenkintown, PA 19046 to provide
communications services for $36,000 for the 2004-2005
school year with an additional hourly rate of $140 per hour for
special event and crisis communication services. Funding will
be from the General Fund. Account No. 11-2820-330-000-
000-00-00-00.
3. Eagle Agency, P.O Box 26039, Collegeville, PA 19426 to
provide strategic communications for special projects for
$14,000 for the 2004-05 school year. Funding will be from the
General Fund. Account No. 11-2820-330-000-000-00-00-00
4. Andrea R. Fishman, Ph.D., 7900 Hidden Lane, Elkins Park,
PA to provide a workshop entitled "Teaching in the Domains"
for teachers of grades 5-12 in correlation to the PA
Academic Standards and the PA State Assessment for May
28, 2004 In-Service. Total cost of the workshop, not to exceed
$1,200.00, will be funded through 2003-2004 Professional
Educational Services Budget.
5. Joy Brewster and Associates, LaGrangeville, NY for the purpose
of providing 12 hours per week of ABA Direct Services in the home
and 8 hours per month of consultative services in the home/school as
per an IEP for a special needs student for the period from 8/30/04 to
6/14/05. The total cost of this program will be $22,320.00 which is
funded through the 2004-2005 Special Education Budget.
6. Lakeside Educational Network to provide eight (8) educational
slots at the Vantage Alternative Program, Perkasie, PA for both
regular and/or special education students for the 2004-2005 school
year. The cost of the contract will be set at one hundred twenty-six
dollars and 40 cents ($126.40) per day, not to exceed a total cost of
one hundred eighty-nine thousand dollars ($189,000.00). Funding
will be from the 2004-2005 Alternative Education Budget.
7. Ms. Karen Raudenbush, 1085 Black Rock Road, Collegeville, PA
for provision of applied behavior analysis support for a special
education student as part of the ESY Program. Direct intervention
services, consultation and training will be provided to parents and
school staff not to exceed ninety-five (95) hours between 7/1/04 and
8/13/04 at twenty dollars ($20) an hour. The total contract will not
exceed a total of one thousand nine hundred dollars ($1,900).
Funding will be paid through 2004-2005 Federal IDEA Funds.
8. Vision Quest Nationals, Ltd, 940 Ryan Blvd., Coatesville, PA for
provision of educational services for a student who receives special
education services. Services will be provided at the cost of one
hundred seventy dollars and 88 cents ($170.88) per day for a period
of ninety-one (91) days. Funding will be provided from dollars
budgeted in the 2004-2005 District Special Education Budget. The
total contract cost shall not exceed fifteen thousand five hundred
fifty dollars and eight cents ($15,550.08).
9. Bridgework Theater, 113 _ East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN
to present two (2) assemblies for the 6th grade students as
part of our Bullying Prevention Program at the
Intermediate/Middle School on September 28, 2004 and
February 15, 2005. The assembly of September 28, 2004 will
cost seven hundred dollars ($700.00) and the assembly on
February 15, 2005 will cost six hundred thirty dollars
($630.00). The assemblies are entitled "Crossing the Line"
and "No Blame," respectively. The cost for these assemblies
will be funded through the 2004-2005 Guidance Services
Budget
G. Administration recommends renewal of the following independent
contract:
1. Frederick Fisher, M.D., School Psychiatrist, for psychiatric
services, evaluations and re-evaluations for the 2004-2005 school
year. Compensation will not exceed $13,533. Funding will be paid
through the 2004-05 Special Education Budget Fund.
H. The Board recommends approval of the following additions/deletions
from the per capita tax for 2003-2004:
Limerick Township Additions No. 159-211
Limerick Township Deletions No 906-910
Spring City Borough Additions No. 1-68
Spring City Borough Deletions No. 104-173
Upper Providence Township Additions No. 237-698
Upper Providence Township Deletions No. 468-584
I. Administration recommends approval of the Cafeteria Listing of
Bills:
Checks #5142-5192 $166,108.39
J. The following TreasurersÕ Reports are submitted for your approval:
Money Market Ð May 31, 2004
Checking Accounts Ð May 31, 2004
PSDLAF General Fund Ð May 31, 2004
PSDMAX General Fund Ð May 31, 2004
PLGIT Ð May 31, 2004
Tax Account Ð May 31, 2004
Investments CD Ð May 31, 2004
Payroll Ð May 31, 2004
Investment Schedule Ð May 31, 2004
Capital Reserve Fund Ð May 31, 2004
Capital Reserve Investment Schedule Ð May 31, 2004
Elementary Activity Report Ð May 31, 2004
High School Activity Account Ð May 31, 2004
Middle School Activity Account Ð May 31, 2004
Athletic Fund Ð May 31, 2004
Note of 2000 Ð May 31, 2004
Note of 2002 Ð May 31, 2004
Note of 2003 Ð May 31, 2004
Debt Service Ð May 31, 2004
Revenue Budget Report Ð May 31, 2004
Summary Budget Report Ð
Check Register Ð May 31, 2004
General Fund Ð May 31, 2004
Cafeteria M/M Account Ð May 31, 2004
Cafeteria Checking Account Ð May 31, 2004
K. The following reports are submitted for your information:
Cafeteria Savings Schedule
Cafeteria Investment Schedule
Cafeteria Profit and Loss Statement
Cafeteria Participation Report
Use of Facilities Report
L. Administration recommends acceptance of the following bid awards
for the
2004-2005 school year:
ART-SUPPLIES
Dick Blick $2,149.92
Commercial Art Supply $8,659.13
T.B. Hagstoz & Son Inc. $1,979.45
Kurtz Brothers $15,179.83
Nasco $4,258.84
National Art & School $13,392.05
S&S Arts & Crafts $494.64
Sax Arts & Crafts $13,188.80
Standard Stationery Supply $2,647.64
Triarco $7,661.74
TOTAL $69,612.04
DENTAL SUPPLIES
Medco Supply, Inc. $414.95
Mid-Island Medical Supply $292.73
Moore Medical Corp. $26.24
Sullivan-Schein $387.12
United Health Supplies, Inc. $155.84
TOTAL $1,276.88
GENERAL SUPPLIES
Cascade School Supplies, Inc. $7,734.44
Kurtz Brothers $5,916.08
Loray Stationers $1,518.76
National Art & School $17,615.04
Office Basics Inc. $15,227.83
School Specialty $8,469.84
Standard Stationery Supply $4,447.75
WrigleyÕs Office Supply $5,238.92
TOTAL $66,168.66
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Medco Supply, Inc. $761.35
Mid-Island Medical Supply Co. $286.44
Moore Medical Corp. $1,000.32
School Health Corporation $2,672.51
Sullivan-Schein Dental $1,204.30
United Health Supplies, Inc. $2,870.24
TOTAL $8,795.16
COPIER PAPER- M.C.I.U.
Paper Mart $5,408.47
RIS Paper Company $79,350.00
Savin Corporation $2,610.99
Unisource $14,692.50
TOTAL $102,061.96
PAPER SUPPLIES
BeckerÕs School Supplies $7,850.66
Kurtz Brothers $12,958.39
Loray Stationers $354.46
School Specialty Inc. $185.97
TOTAL $21,349.38
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES
Cannon Sports $1,839.33
Georgi Sports $265.20
Gopher Sport $320.46
BSN/Passons/GSC Sports $4,724.96
Sportime $2,823.97
Sportsmans $3,235.61
TOTAL $13,209.53
SCIENCE SUPPLIES-SENIOR HIGH
Carolina Biological Supply Co. $565.25
Connecticut Valley Bio. Sup. Co. $158.70
Fisher Scientific Company, LLC $2,308.03
Flinn Scientific Inc. $901.79
Nasco $1,172.08
Para Scientific Co. $278.99
VWR Scientific Products $1,140.97
Wards Natural Science $941.68
TOTAL $7,467.49
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SUPPLIES-MIDDLE SCHOOL 7th & 8th
Grade
Brodhead Garrett Company $810.26
Kelvin Electronics Inc. $259.20
Industrial Arts $7,086.39
Metco $2,279.06
Midwest Technology $4,990.23
Modern School Supplies, Inc. $1,889.05
Mouser Electronics $375.18
Paxton Patterson $3,175.52
Satco Supply $9,379.41
TOTAL $30,244.30
M. Administration recommends amending the lease with Sunesys of
Warrington, PA
to add Spring City Elementary to the DistrictÕs computer network will
be served
by the fiber optic network. The cost for amendment is $400 monthly
including
maintenance. The lease term will remain five years. After the
initial five years,
the lease can continue on a month-to-month basis at no additional cost
on the base
lease amount (previously agreed at a cost of $18,000 annually).
Additional costs
involve approximately $11,500 for network switching equipment and
installation
of that equipment. (Fiber to Spring City Elementary was recently
deemed feasible
following a site survey by Sunesys.) This entire item supports
Section 5.2.1,
Goal 3, located in Section 5, center of page 5 of 7 in the Technology
Plan.
Funding is from the Technology Fund.
N. Administration is requesting authorization to seek bids for
"Publications" for the
2004/2005 school year.
O. Administration recommends Board approval of the following Future
Financial
Road Maps dated June 2004. These documents are fiscal plans used by
the
Finance Committee and will be part of the 2004/05 Budget. These plans
assist the
district in planning for future obligations of meeting financing needs
of the district.
These plans are part of the Board Action Goal number 11, "Develop and
Implement a Five Year Financial Plan".
1. Capital Reserve Plan
2. Retirement Plan
3. Debt Plan
P. Administration recommends Board approval of the additional
Personnel list
included in the Proposed Final Budget for a total of $153,616.
Q. Administration recommends Board approval to transfer $500,000 to
the Capital
Reserve Account. These are funds are from a one time large interim tax
received in
2003/2004.
R. Administration recommends Board approval to transfer $500,000 to
the Debt
Service Fund. These are funds are from a one time large interim tax
received in
2003/2004
S. Administration recommends Board approval of Resolution #2004 - 9
for the
adoption of the 2004/2005 General Fund Budget. (attachment)
T. Administration recommends Board approval to pay outstanding
obligations of the
2003/2004 fiscal year for which invoices have not yet been received or
processed
prior to the June Board meeting.
U. Administration recommends Board approval to issue purchase orders
in July and
August in favor of those firms that qualify under the provisions of
the Public
School Code for formal awards by the Board of Directors. The law
requires that
awards be made to the lowest bidder on items specified or items equal
thereto.
Board authorization will help to assure that materials and supplies
required for the
beginning of the new school year will be received in time.
V. Administration recommends Board approval to continue with legal
services
(2004/2005) of Fox Rothschild LLP at an annual retainer of $20,000
charged on a
quarterly basis in equal installments of $5,000. In addition, the
hourly rate will
remain at $155 for non-retainer services.
W. The Edwin A. Thomas fund has earned interest of $230.00. According
to the
stipulation, interest earned shall be allocated towards purchase of
library books.
Board approval is recommended to accept the donation.
X. The Administration recommends Board approval to accept the
2004-2005
insurance proposals from Palley Simon. The recommendation is to
accept the
following proposals. (Utica Insurance Package including Builders Risk
cost of
$233,866 and Automobile $36,858 Ð : Boiler Ð cost included in Utica:
Umbrella
limit of $15,000,000 Ð PSBA/Old Republic $26,624; and school board
legal from
National Union $45,524. The total cost of insurance is $348,872.
Y. The Administration recommends Board approval to allow schools and
churches to
take obsolete student furniture from the Middle School, with a
condition they
provide pick-up. The auctioneer stated these wooden/metal student
desk units
have no value and would cost the district more in labor and auctioneer
cost to
attempt to sell. From past experience, we got a $1.00 for the entire
lot of
approximately 300 to 400 desk units.
VII. PROPERTY
A. Administration is requesting permission to obtain bids for filters
for
indoor air quality, to be used throughout the school district, and
award to
the lowest responsible bidder. Funds are from the 2004Ð05 General
Fund
Budget.
B. Administration recommends approval of Precision Sports Surfaces,
Inc.
to resurface the Running Track and Field Event areas, in the amount of
$27,986.00 as per the bid of June 17, 2004, and pending solicitorÕs
review
of all documents. Payment will come from the 9th Grade Center
Construction Project.
C. Administration recommends approval of the following Maintenance
Service Agreements for the 2004 Ð 2005 school year as follows:
Simplex Grinnell NT-400 Access Control System $6,537.00
Maintenance Agreement
Simplex Grinnell Inspection Service of Fire $7,638.44
and Alarm Systems
Tri-State Elevator Elevator Inspections $6,700.00
Brocks Fire
Protection Inc. Fire Extinguishers / Kitchen $3,990.00
Hood Suppression Systems
Anchor Fire
Protection Inc. Sprinkler System Inspections $3,450.00
Johnson Controls HVAC & ATC Controls $89,400.00
Secure-a-Home Security Monitoring $2,900.00
Perna Wastewater Kitchen Grease Trap Cleaning $1,160.00
and maintenance
Airways Cleaning & Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning $3,420.00
Fireproofing and Dishwasher Exhaust
D. Administration also recommends approval of the following agreements
for
the 2004-05 school year:
B.F.I. Trash & Recycle $44,653.08
Year 2 of 3 year Bid
E. Administration is recommending approval for the lease of a
Caterpillar
420D Backhoe Loader for backhoe work throughout the district. This
will be purchased under a State Contract Lease Agreement at a monthly
rate of $1,125.54 for 5 years. Pending solicitorÕs review of all
documents
with funding coming from the 2004-2005 Budget Year.
F. Administration is recommending approval for the lease of a John
Deere
1600 Turbo Wide Area Mower to mow the large sports and multi-
purpose fields. This will be purchased under a State Contract Lease
Agreement at a monthly rate of $ 714.37 for 5 years. Pending
solicitorÕs
review of all documents with funding coming from the 2004-2005 Budget
Year.
G. Administration is recommending to receive quotes and award to the
lowest
responsible installer for the flashing light at the Royersford
Elementary School as per PennDot approved drawings not-to-exceed
$9,500 pending solicitorÕs review.
VIII. PROGRAMMING AND CURRICULUM
A. Administration recommends approval for submission of the 2004-05
Title I
Federal Program Grant Ð Improving Basic Programs in the amount of
$159,308. Title I remedial reading and remedial math services will be
provided at Royersford, Spring City, and the Intermediate School. This
is a
decrease of $29,517 over last yearÕs allocation.
B. Administration recommends approval for submission of the 2004-05
Title
II, Part A, Federal Program Grant Ð Improving Teacher Quality in the
amount of $127,683. Funds will be used to fund 2 new elementary
positions for the 2004-05 school year and for administration and
teacher
staff development. This is the same amount as last year.
C. Administration recommends approval for submission of the 2004-05
Title
II, Part D, Federal Program Grant Ð Educational Technology in the
amount
of $3,942. Funds will be used to provide Technology Training. This is
a
decrease of $719 over last yearÕs allocation.
D. Administration recommends approval for submission of the 2004-05
Title
V, Part A, Federal Program Grant Ð Innovative Education in the amount
of
$23,527. Funds will be used to support the Lead Teacher Professional
Development. This is a decrease of $5,930 over last yearÕs
allocation.
E. Administration recommends hiring Stephen Hull, fourth grade teacher
at
Oaks Elementary School, for the position to teach the 2004 Remedial
Reading and Remedial Math Program. This program will run from Monday,
June 21 to Friday, July 23, 2004 (Monday, July 5, 2004 observed as
Independence Day Holiday). The program will operate 5 days a week
from
8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. for Remedial Reading and from 10:00 a.m. to
11:45
a.m. for Remedial Math and will be held at Royersford Elementary
School.
The program is self-funded and the teacher will be paid at the
contractual
rate of $30.00/hr. plus benefits not to exceed $3,780.00.
F. Administration recommends approval for the Spring-Ford Area School
District speech therapist to conduct pre-tests for approximately
fifteen (15)
students as required by the Fast ForWord Summer Program. The
therapist
will be paid at the contractual rate of thirty dollars ($30.00) per
hour, not to
exceed six hundred dollars ($600.00). Funding is from the 2003-2004
IDEA
Allocation.
G. Administration recommends approval of the 2004-05 Elementary
School Handbook.
H. Administration recommends approval of the 2004-05 Intermediate
School Handbook.
I. Administration recommends approval of the 2004-05 Middle School
Handbook.
J. Administration recommends approval of the 2004-05 High School
Handbook.
K. Administration recommends approval of the Spring-Ford Area
School District Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
Plan for the 2004-05 school year.
PSBA REPORT ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.RAYMOND J. ROCCHIO, JR.
IX. CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP RECOMMENDATIONS
The following individuals are recommended for attendance at the
following
conferences/workshops:
CODE: 580 Account: Conference/Training, registration, food,
and accommodations
A. Dr. Genevieve D. Coale, Superintendent of Schools, to attend the
Pennsylvania Technology Leadership Academy sponsored by the
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit on June 11, 2004. The total cost
of the workshop is $630 from the 580 account.
B. Kathleen E. Parker, Food Service Coordinator, to attend "School
Operations Academy" in State College, PA on Thursday, July 29, 2004
and Friday, July 30, 2004. This conference will cover food service
areas in
food service such as PEARS operations, budgets, donated commodities
and free and reduced program updates. The total cost of the
conference is
$550.00 from the 580 account.
HIGH SCHOOL
C. Patrick Connors, teacher, to attend "SAP Training" at the MCIU in
Norristown, PA on from Tuesday, August 10 through Friday, August 13,
2004. This Pennsylvania Department of Education training is mandated
for any teacher wishing to serve on the SAP Team and has been written
into our schoolÕs Safe & Drug Free Initiative Grant. The total cost
of the
conference is $307.50 from the Safe & Drug Free SchoolÕs Initiative
Grant.
No substitute is needed.
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
D. Dr. Dennis A. Booher, Assistant Principal, to attend "PrincipalsÕ
Leadership Academy II" at the Holiday Inn in Grantville, PA from
Wednesday, July 28, 2004 through Friday, July 30, 2004. The total
cost
of the conference is $445.00 from the 580 account.
BECHTEL MAINTENANCE BUILDING
E. Denise Whitmore, Head Custodian, to attend Hillyard Facilities
Management Clinic, Kansas City, MO., on September 28 to October 1,
2004. The total cost of this conference is $200 from the 580 account.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Administration recommends that student number 70304 be expelled
from
the Spring-Ford Area School District in accordance with the conditions
presented by the Superintendent.
NEW BUSINESS
NEW PERSONNEL
A. Administration recommends approval of the following resignations:
1. Dustin Bowden, Mathematics Teacher at the High School,
effective with the end of the 2003/2004 school year.
2. Lauren M. Cubbler, Elementary Teacher at Oaks
Elementary School, effective with the end of the 2003/2004
school year.
B. Administration recommends approval of Abbey Smith, Ardsley, PA,
as a Temporary Professional Employee, for the new .5 Science
position at the High School. Ms. Smith is currently a .5 Science
Teacher at the High School making this a full time Science position.
Compensation will be set at $36,250, BS, Step 2 with benefits as per
the Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective August 24, 2004.
C. Administration recommends approval Carol Heringlake, Royersford,
PA, for the summer library assistant position at Royersford
Elementary School. The position was previously Board approved. Ms.
Heringlake is an instructional assistant at the Royersford Elementary
School. Compensation will be set at $12.70 an hour plus $.25 an
hour for a total of $12.95 an hour for 48 hours for a cost of $621.60
plus benefits (FICA and Retirement) at a cost of $36.92 for a total
cost
of $658.52.
D. Administration recommends approval of the following Instructional
Assistants for the summer ESY programs that were previously
Board approved. Compensation will be set at $12.70 an hour (5.5
hours per day for 26 days, June 30, July 6 to August 9) for 143 hours
for a cost of $ 1816.10 plus benefits (FICA & Retirement) at a cost of
$177.34 for a total cost of $1993.44 for each instructional assistant.
Funding will be from IDEA funds.
1. Donna Holzer, Boyertown, PA, for Learning Support at
Upper Providence Elementary School. Ms. HolzerÕs effective
date of employment is contingent upon receipt of required
hiring documentation.
2. Sandi Wilson, Royersford, PA for Learning Support at 5/6
Flex School. Ms. WilsonÕs effective date of employment is
contingent upon receipt of required hiring documentation.
E. Administration recommends the hiring of three (3) tutors for the
Extended
School Year Program for 2004. Positions will be filled based on
specific
student needs for individualized tutoring in math and reading and will
be paid
at the rate of $30 per hour, for a total of the three positions not to
exceed 70
hours or $2,250.00. The position will be funded as a result of one (1)
teaching
position for the program that will remain vacant, and is funded
through IDEA
funds.
F. Administration recommends approval of the following
extra-curricular
contracts at the Middle School:
1. Amy Landis, 7th grade GirlsÕ Basketball Coach, $2,576, Code F
2. Shelley Glossner, 7th Grade Field Hockey Coach, $1,784, Code H
G. Administration recommends approval of the extra-curricular
contracts at the High School:
1. Douglas Landis, BoysÕ Head Soccer Coach, $3,814, Code D
2. Michelle D. Albright, Marching Band Front Visual Facilitator,
$2,576, Code F
3. Jeremy Daross, Marching Band Battery Percussion Leader, $1,784,
Code H
NEW FINANCE
A. BIDS - Administration recommends acceptance of the following bid
awards for
the 2004-2005 school year:
WOOD SUPPLY- SENIOR HIGH
Industrial Arts Supply Co. $37.70
Metco $341.10
Midwest Technology Products $281.21
Paxton Patterson $404.34
Satco $657.23
TOTAL $1,721.58
LUMBER SUPPLIES- MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
A.D. Moyer Lumber & Hardware $25.65
Brodhead Garrett Company $212.70
Industrial Plywood Inc. $261.12
Lafferty & Company $2,521.00
Mann & Parker Lumber Company $108.00
Peter Lumber Company $99.75
TOTAL $3,228.22
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SUPPLIES-SENIOR HIGH
HPI International Inc. $225.80
Industrial Arts Supply Co. $481.00
Kelvin Electronics Inc. $1,419.55
Metco $521.08
Midwest Technology $205.60
Modern School Supplies $442.50
Paxton Patterson $84.93
Pitsco $781.65
Porters Camera Store $429.70
Satco Supply $39.00
TOTAL $4,630.81
SCIENCE SUPPLIES-MIDDLE/INTERMEDIATE
Carolina Biological $26.50
Delta Education Inc. $157.70
Fisher Scientific Company $339.21
Alden H. Forbes Laboratories $170.00
Frey Scientific Co. $163.56
Nasco $1,101.12
Para Scientific $382.63
VWR Scientific Products $303.72
Wards Natural Science $881.40
TOTAL $3,525.84
B. Administration recommends approval of the following independent
contract(s):
1. Child Guidance Resource Center, Media, PA to provide a therapeutic
ESY
Program for two special needs students for five (5) weeks. The
program will
be in session from June 21 to July 23, 2004, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
daily. The
cost of the program, per student, is three thousand two hundred twenty
dollars $3,220.00 for a total cost of six thousand four hundred forty
dollars
($6,440.00). Funding for this program will be paid through 2004-2005
IDEA
Funds.
C. Administration recommends renewal of the following independent
contract:
1. Rosemary Wisniewski to continue as publications coordinator for the
district. Compensation will be set at $26.46 an hour for 860 hours
($22,756) effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
NEW PROPERTY
A. Administration recommends approval of the receipt of notification
of materials for
PlanCon E, 9th Grade Center, additions/alterations. The materials for
Plancon
Part E, Design Development, have been reviewed and approved by the
Division of
School Facilities, Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management,
Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, Department of Education. (Attachment)
B. Administration recommends approval of the receipt of notification
of materials for
PlanCon F, 9th Grade Center, additions/alterations. The materials for
Plancon
Part F, Construction Documents, have been reviewed and generally
approved by
the Division of School Facilities, Bureau of Budget and Fiscal
Management,
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education. (Attachment)
C. Administration is recommending Change Order GC-18 for the
Intermediate /
5-7 Flex School for unused specified items that were under the base
bid of the
contract and were not used throughout the project for a total deduct
of
Ð($72,671.00).
D. Administration is recommending approval to the lowest bidder for
the new 9th
Grade Center to Adams-Bickel Assoc., Inc. in the amount of *
$21,280,810.00
which includes alternates MS-C1, MS-C2, MS-C3, MS-C4, MS-C5, MS-1, MS-
2, MS-4, MS-5, MS-9B, * MS-M2, MS-E7, and rejecting all other
alternate bids.
This is pending review of all documents by the solicitor which
includes all
paperwork from all other agencies. Funding is from the new 9th Grade
Center
Construction Project.
NEW CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP RECOMMENDATIONS
The following individuals are recommended for attendance at the
following
conferences/workshops:
CODE: 580 Account: Conference/Training, registration, food,
and accommodations
HIGH SCHOOL
A. Mary Ann Rudy, reading specialist, to attend "Summer Reading
Conference: Effective Reading Instruction for Secondary Students with
Special Learning Needs" at Penn State in University Park, PA from
Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25, 2004. This conference will
show Mary Ann effective strategies and intervention techniques at the
secondary level so that she can help her PSSA Learning Support Reading
Students become proficient in reading. The total cost of the
conference is
$237.50 from the 580 account. No substitute is needed.
NEW OTHER BUSINESS
A. Administration recommends approval of the admission of Michal Marek
Opieczonek as a foreign exchange student for the 2004-05 school year.
Michal
is from Tychy, Poland and is sponsored by the Rotary International
Youth
Exchange. Rotary International has a long standing relationship with
Spring-Ford
Area School District, placing students annually. Administrators and
guidance
counselors have reviewed his application and everything appears to be
in order.
B. Administration recommends the approval to have Dr. Edna Barenbaum,
Psychologist, from Philadelphia, PA to conduct an evaluation and
provide an
Independent Educational Evaluation Report. The Evaluation will
include
psychological and academic testing and the provision of a written
report. These
services will be paid from funds budgeted in the 2004-2005 Special
Education
Budget/General Budget. The total cost will not exceed three thousand
dollars
($3,000.00).
C. Administration recommends the approval to have Dr. Margaret J. Kay,
Psychologist, 2818 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 to conduct an
evaluation and
provide an Independent Educational Evaluation Report, The Evaluation
will
include psychological and academic testing and the provision of a
written report.
These services will be paid from funds budgeted in the 2003-2004
Special
Education Budget/General Fund. The total cost will not exceed a total
of two
thousand dollars ($2,000.00).
XI. INFORMATION ITEM
XII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
XIII. OLD BUSINESS
XIV. SOLICITORÕS REPORT
XV. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD
XVI. ACTION REVIEW
XVII. BUILDING REPORTS (ATTACHED)
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
Spring-Ford Goals May 14, 2004
Actions from last meeting:
1. Each committee assigned will begin working their goal and report
progress at the
board work session.
2. We gave a piece of goal 5 to the Community Relations committee,
see below.
3. The Board made a request to the administration to begin creating
baselines,
especially for goal 5. We are looking for this to be completed in
May.
4. Reaffirmed that the original goals should be used as reference.
Process for working goals:
1. Define goals clearly. A good goal is a measurable result. The
Board articulates the
desired result or end, not the means.
2. The goals are given to the administration for execution. The
following are the
steps the administration is responsible for:
- Establishing the baseline or current state
- Formulating plans for goal achievement
- Costs or other resource requirements
- Recommendations on intermediate steps in goal achievement.
3. Board approval is obtained
4. The administration reports progress toward the goal in the
district report card.
Goal Action Proposals:
1. Reduce class sizes (Original Goal #1)
Assignment: Property and Facilities Committees
2. Perform Feasibility Study on creation of "in house" alternative
educational program
(Original Goal #3)
Assignment: Curriculum Committee
3. Student Health and Safety - Reduce drug usage. (Original Goal #2)
Assignment - Extra Curricular Committee
4. Improve public perceptions of the district, Local industry as a
district partner and
alternative funding. Non-Monetary Employee Incentive: (Original Goals
#4, 5, 16)
Assignment: Community Relations Committee
5. Key Measures: (Original Goals #6, 7, 8, 9,12)
Graduation rate increase, Increase percent of graduates going to post
secondary
school, Establish a listing of our graduates continuing education
school placement,
Increase scholarships achieved by our students. Graduate acceptance at
top universities
and colleges
Assignment: Full Board.
Tracking graduates to see how we are doing.
Assignment: Community Relations
6. School Media centers / libraries open weekends, evenings and
summer. Create continuing
education programs. (Original Goals #10, 11)
Assignment: Curriculum Committee
7. Reduce Childhood obesity: (Original Goal #13)
Assignment: Healthy Choices Committee
8. Increase PSSA and Terra Nova Test Scores: (Original Goal #14)
Assignment: Full Board
9. Plan for District wide Construction needs: (Original Goal #15)
Assignment: Facilities Committee
10. Establish a Blue Ribbon School (Original Goal #17)
Assignment: Curriculum Committee
11. Develop and implement a Five Year Financial Plan (Original Goal
#18)
Assignment: Finance Committee
12. District Office replacement (Original Goal #19)
Assignment: Full Board
Referenced below are the original goals:
Spring-ford goals Feb 24, 2004 Version 2
Proposals:
1. Reduce class sizes
- Establish and maintain smaller class sizes K - 6 to lower levels
than present that
would be in keeping with the desires of the community as established
as a goal, of the
Districts' Strategic Plan.
- Class Size: establish a standard of smaller class size through out
the district. Begin
with K-6 and move into the middle and high school.
2. Reduce drug usage
Formally Establish a beefed up Drug prevention program that will both
quantify and
qualify the types of drugs that are prevalent in the SF School
district. Include alcohol,
inhalants, and over the counter drugs along with all illicit drugs.
Formulate a plan that will
address these findings, thru awareness programs, counseling programs,
possibly integrated with
community based programs. Also provide strong prevention and
intervention measures. All
results to be reported publicly to the Board twice a year.
3. Reduce costs and provide more services for alternative education.
- Establish a program for alternative Education within the district.
Feature career
based programs. programs should be of high quality with approved
articulation agreements
with Technical institutes and various colleges. DO NOT OVERLAP
Programs that are
available at WCTS. It is important to keep 'OUR STUDENTS' interested
in their future. Any
program must be flexible, It should offer Flex hours, day care,
internships, intense counseling,
and ultimately job placement components. We should stop sending our
difficult students out
of the district, and along with them hundreds of thousands of our
communities tax dollars
with them. It is time to treat this issue with respect and dignity and
be accountable for all of
our students.
- Determine the feasibility of operating our own alternative school.
- Special needs Children: Would like to see a study on what the
district spends on
these children and if possible for the district to bring these
children back into the district and
instruct them in a district building. With the state cutting its share
of funding every year, and
tuition going up we need to look at this matter and maybe set up a
five-year goal
4. Improve public perceptions of the district
- Drastically Improve public relations getting positive as well as
(possible negative)
information to the immediate community expeditiously.
5. Local industry as a district partner
- Establish a program that beseeches large local industry to be part
of District
initiatives. This will create an environment that brings fresh ideas
(from industry leaders) as
well as possible project funding (such as help with technical
initiatives, adult evening courses,
co-ops etc.
- Alternative Funding: Interview companies that deals exclusively in
marketing and
sponosrship/grants to help the district target possible sources of
revenue i.e. Merck, Peco,
GM , etc., to help advance programing opportunities in the district.
6. Graduation rate increase
7. Increase percent of graduates going to post secondary school
- Establish a listing of our graduates continuing education school
placement.
Create diversity guidelines.
8. Increase scholarships achieved by our students
9. Tracking graduates to see how we are doing:
- Create a graduate report, where are they 10, 20 and 30 years later
- Track graduates to see where and what careers they pursue.
10. School Media centers / libraries open weekends, evenings and
summer
11. Create continuing education programs
- Renew Spring-Ford's commitment to Life-Long Learning by
commissioning an
Adult Ed Board responsible for oversight and operation of said adult
education separate from
the operations and involvement of the SFASD Board and Administration,
similar to the
model currently in use for many successful years in Owen J. Roberts
SD.
12. Graduate acceptance at top universities and colleges:
- Improve the prospects for Spring-Ford students being accepted at
top universities
and colleges.
13. Reduce Childhood obesity:
- Promote healthy lifestyles to combat the growing epidemic of
childhood obesity.
14. Increase PSSA and Terra Nova Test Scores:
- Alarming number of test scores in the below average category in the
9th grade of
the terra nova test scores in reading and mathematics. I would like to
see these numbers
brought into the single digits. The same holds true for the 11th grade
PSSA test in
mathematics. These numbers also need to be brought up into the single
percentages also
15 Plan for District wide Construction needs:
- I would like for this board to sit down together and come up with a
plan for future
needs based on actual numbers. Keep in mind that the state is still
looking at some kind of
education reform. We do not know what future state funding will be and
we may possibly
loose the ability to direct the portion of taxes that we collect
16. Non-Monetary Employee Incentive:
- Work with local business to establish a discount or a special rate
for example on
mortgage and car loans for our staff. This will help in the
bargaining process and help to
retain good employees.
17. Establish a Blue Ribbon School
18. Financial Plan:
- Develop and implement a Five Year Financial Plan indicating not
only
debt service and capital reserve, but also projecting future operating
costs and additional
personnel costs as impacted by the opening of new buildings and
renovation of current
buildings. As part of this five-year plan, use the information to
project future budget and tax
increases.
19. District Office:
- Commit to a plan, with a time line of no longer than 18 to 24
months
(start to finish), to move district office operations to the Bechtel
Road site. If this site is
unsuitable, find another.
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