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POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA

February 19, 2015 – 7:30 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AWARDS None. COMMUNICATIONS None. PRESENTATIONS None. REPORTS I. MINUTES – Mrs. Adams 1. Regular Meeting 1/29/2015 II. LIST OF BILLS – Ms. Bacallao III. TREASURER’S REPORT – Ms. Bacallao BOROUGH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE HEARINGS FROM PATRONS OF THE SCHOOLS IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Policy Committee – Mrs. Stilwell 2. Curriculum/Technology & Co-Curricular Activities Committee – Ms. Bacallao

3. Facilities Committee – Mr. Kefer 4. Finance/Personnel Committee – Mr. Kefer 5. Community Relations Committee – Ms. Bacallao 5a. Student Representative Report 6 Montgomery County Legislative Committee – Mr. Williams 7. PSBA Representative – Mr. Williams 8. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Representative – Mr.Williams 9. Borough Liaison – Mr. Williams 02-19-15

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CONSENT A. PERSONNEL – Mr. Rodriguez 1. New Positions The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following new positions: a. Classified (1) 2 Temporary Part-time PEAK Classroom Assistants, up to 20 hrs/week, $13.65/hr., no benefits, funding through W.K. Kellogg Grant. 2. Resignations/Terminations The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following resignations: a. Professional (1) Ratify Charles Rowland, Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher, Pottstown High School, termination effective January 26, 2015 due to end of assignment. b. Classified (1) Ratify Matthew Blute, Intervention Assistant, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective January 23, 2015, employed since February 19, 2008. (2) Ratify Schuyler Carscadden, College Student Intern, Technology Dept., resignation effective January 29, 2015, employed since September 22, 2014. (3) Ratify Leslie Hernandez, Substitute Support Staff, resignation effective January 29, 2015, employed since January 12, 2015. (4) Ratify Kristine Yonas, Elementary School Nurse, Lincoln Elementary, resignation effective January 30, 2015, employed since January 5, 2015. (5) Dorothy Houser, Part-time Cafeteria Worker, Pottstown High School, resignation for the purpose of retirement, effective March 31, 2015, employed since March 17, 2003. (6) Ratify Troy Le, College Student Intern, Technology Dept., termination effective January 15, 2015, employed since September 22, 2014. c. 2014-2015 Co-Curricular Assignment (1) Ratify Nancy Mest, Assistant Band Director, Pottstown High School, effective February 3, 2015.

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3. Leaves The Superintend recommends the Board approve the following leave(s): a. Professional (1) Ratify Stephen Falken, Librarian, Franklin Elementary, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective February 5, 2015, end date tbd. b. Classified (1) Ratify Tara Duncan, Classroom Assistant, Pottstown Middle School, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective February 9, 2015, end date tbd.

4. Changes in Position and/or Salary

The Superintendent recommends the Board ratify/approve the following change in position and/or salary: a. Exempt (1) Ratify Jane Bennet, Community Engagement Coordinator ( grant funded position to end with completion of grant) from 4 days to 5 days, compensation from $186.45/day to $45,000/yr (paid by W.K. Kellogg grant) b. Administrative

(1) Robin Romero from Special Education Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, to Interim Supervisor of Elementary Special Education (coverage for Erin Schwenk), anticipated effective date to be March 5, 2015, $1,667 stipend for Interim Supervisor position in addition to 2014-2015 teacher salary. (*stipend to be adjusted pending actual effective date). She will also receive compensation for work days beyond the 2014-2015 school year as needed at a daily per diem rate.

c. Classified (1) Jill Adams from Substitute Support Staff to Part-time Van Driver, Transportation Dept., effective February 24, 2015, 6 hrs/day, $14.04/hr.

(2) Nile Watkins-Frazier, Substitute Support Staff to Part-time Van Driver, Transportation Dept., effective February 24, 2015, 3.5 hrs/day, $14.04/hr.

(3) Ratify Kelly Deblase, Cafeteria Worker, Pottstown Middle School, from 4.75 hrs/day to 6.25 hrs/day, effective February 12, 2015. She will also assume the role of Cafeteria Manager on an as-need basis at .50¢ more an hour, effective February 12, 2015.

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(4) Ratify Barbara Cooke from Substitute Support Staff to Part-time Front Desk Clerk, Pottstown Middle School, effective February 9, 2015, 4 hrs/day, $12.50/hr. (5) Ratify Johanna Swoyer from Classroom Assistant to Intervention Assistant, Franklin Elementary, effective February 19, 2015, no change in hourly compensation (replace Matthew Blute).

5. Elections

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following election(s): a. Compensation for Missed Planning Time, 2014-2015 school year,

$23 per period for the time period September 2, 2014 to December 18, 2014

Michaela Johnson PHS 62 missed planning times $1,426.00

b. Homebound Instruction, $29/hour

(1) Ratify Leslie Smoyer, Pottstown Middle School, from February 5, 2015 through June 19, 2015 assignment not to exceed 5 hours per week.

(2) Ratify Nicole Valenti, Rupert Elementary, from February 6, 2015, end date tbd, assignment not to exceed 5 hours per week. B. PROFESSIONAL LEAVES The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following professional leaves:

C. FIELD TRIPS The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following field trip(s):

Bldg Name Conference Title Conference

Location

Dates to

Attend

Cost

Admin David Genova Pennsylvania

Nutrition Education Network Conference

King of Prussia, PA

05/04/2015-05/05/2015

$100.00 To be paid by Public Health Management Corporation.

Admin Mary Rieck Laurie Kolka Jeffrey Sparagana

District Leadership in Early Education Conference

Chicago, IL 03/25/2015-03/27/2015

$619.00 $619.00 $619.00 To be paid by the Kellogg Grant

# of students and/or group

Conference name/activity

Destination Date of trip Cost to student

Cost to district- substitutes

Chaperone(s)

17 FCCLA Competition

Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony, PA

03/18/2015-03/20/2015

300.00 0.00 Jackie Mathias Dennis Arms

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D. POLICIES – Mr. Rodriguez – EXHIBIT 1

The Policy Committee recommends the Board approve the following policies: E. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES – Mr. Rodriguez - EXHIBIT 2 The Personnel Committee recommends the Board approve the Superintendent’s Annual Goals

and Objectives as listed on Exhibit 2. F. APPROVAL OF BARGAINING UNIT SALARIES – Mr. Rodriguez - EXHIBIT 3 The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the Bargaining Unit salaries effective

for the period beginning January 1, 2015 as outlined in the professional agreement.

G. BARTH, FRANKLIN, LINCOLN AND RUPERT ELEMENTARY PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS Mrs. Adams - EXHIBIT 4 The Facilities Committee recommends the Board approve the Barth, Franklin, Lincoln and Rupert Elementary Renovations Project change orders as listed on Exhibit 4. NON-CONSENT H. MCIU 2015-2016 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET – Mrs. Adams

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following intermediate unit budget for the 2015-2016 school year:

General Administration = $ 1,099,735 Curriculum and Staff Development = $ 2,288,080 Legislative and Grant Development = $ 287,415 Technology and Information Services = $ 4,730,410 Total = $ 8,405,640

Pottstown School District’s contribution to the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit for the 2015-2016 fiscal year shall be as follows:

Curriculum and Staff Development = $ 984 Legislative and Grant Development = $ 3,408 Technology and Information Services = $ 18,210 Total = $ 22,602

This would be a decrease in the Pottstown School District’s contribution over the amount contributed for the 2014-2015 school year of $149 which represents a 0.65% decrease.

1. 137: Home Education Programs 4. 828: Fraud 2. 228: Student Government 5. 904: Public Attendance at School Events 3. 710: Use of Facilities by Staff

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS

INFORMATION 1. Pottstown Pride: Fall 2014 – Mr. Armato FEDERATION REMARKS ROUND TABLE ADJOURNMENT

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

January 29, 2015

The Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Pottstown School District was held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 7:30 PM in the All Purpose Room of Rupert Elementary with President Mrs. Judyth Zahora presiding. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Ms. Mary-Beth Bacallao, Ms. Katina Bearden, Mrs. Amy Bathurst Francis, Mr. Thomas Hylton, Mr. Andrew Kefer, Mrs. Kimberly Stilwell, and Mr. Ron Williams. Absent was Mrs. Polly Weand. Also present were Superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Sparagana; Board Secretary, Mrs. Linda S. Adams; Director of Human Resources Stephen Rodriguez, Student Representative, Ms. Kera Chestnut; Mrs. Lindi Vollmuth, Mr. John Armato, members of the press, and interested citizens.

AWARD

School Board of Directors Recognition Dr. Sparagana presented certificates to all Board members in recognition of their service and dedication to the Pottstown School District. COMMUNICATION

Barth: Letter of Recognition Dr. Sparagana read a letter from the grandparents of a Barth student thanking the teachers for providing a caring and educational environment for the students.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Adams presented the minutes from the Regular Board meeting held on December 18, 2014 for Board approval. It was moved by Mr. Hylton and seconded by Mr. Williams that the minutes be approved as presented. All members present were in favor. None opposed. Ayes: Eight. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried. LIST OF BILLS

It was moved by Ms. Bacallao and seconded by Mr. Kefer that the list of bills paid from the various funds for the period of December 2014 be approved as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-045. All members were in favor. None opposed. Ayes: Eight. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

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TREASURER’S REPORT

It was moved by Ms. Bacallao and seconded by Mr. Kefer that the Treasurer’s Report for December 2014 be approved and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-046. All members present voted aye. None opposed. Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Three. Motion carried. HEARINGS FROM THE PATRONS OF THE SCHOOLS None. COMMITTEE REPORTS None. APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS

It was moved by Mr. Kefer and seconded by Mr. Hylton that the following consent items be approved in accordance with Policy 1120, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: Resignations/Terminations Professional Mary Anderson, Librarian/Library Assistant, Barth Elementary, resignation effective on March 21, 2015 or until the position is filled, employed since September 6, 2013. Classified Ratify Chad McAllister, Substitute Van/Driver/Substitute Van Aide, resignation effective December 30, 2014, employed since February 27, 2012. Ratify Rosellina Evans, Cafeteria Manager, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective January 13, 2015, employed since August 1, 1998. Ratify Kristina DiCampello, Part-time Lunch Aide/Proctor, Franklin Elementary, resignation effective January 16, 2015, employed since September 24, 2012. 2014-2015 Co-Curricular Assignment Ratify Benjamin Hayes, Assistant Band Director, Pottstown High School, resignation effect January 15, 2015. Leaves Professional Laureen Gresko, Elementary Teacher, Rupert Elementary, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective February 24, 2015, end date tbd.

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Andrea Roberts, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, request for Childbearing leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective May 11, 2015, end date tbd. Cynthia Ziegler, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, request for Childbearing leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, anticipated effective date April 29, 2015, end date tbd. Lauren Himmelrich, Elementary Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective date May 13, 2015, end date tbd. Maureen Parry, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown High School, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective February 2, 2015, end date tbd. Classified Cindy Smith, Clerk Typist, Pottstown High School, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective January 26, 2015, end date tbd. Ratify Ray Golden, Custodian, Rupert Elementary, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective January 21, 2015, end date tbd. Change in Position and/or Salary Classified Ratify Kristine Yonas from Substitute School Nurse to School Nurse, effective January 5, 2015, 7 hrs/day, $24/hr (replaces Gemma Patton). Elections Professional Ratify Kalena Pippert, Long Term Substitute Teacher, Rupert Elementary, effective January 22, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 school year, $194/day (coverage for Brittany Oxenford). Classified All support staff substitutes hired prior to October 20th, 2014 to work any support staff substitute position and be compensated according to the approved substitute support staff hourly schedule rate retroactive to October 20, 2014. Ratify Kathy Cook, Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Assistant, Barth Elementary, effective January 7, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 school year, 4 hrs/day, $13.65/hr. Ratify Lorraine Ferraro, Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Assistant, Lincoln Elementary, effective January 7, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 school year, 4 hrs/day, $13.65/hr. Ratify Lauren Raugh, Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Assistant, Rupert Elementary, effective January 7, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 school year, 4 hrs/day, $13.65/hr.

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Ratify Shaana Ramseur, Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Assistant, Franklin Elementary, effective January 7, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 schoolyear, 4 hrs/day, $13.65/hr. Ratify Linda Noecker, Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Assistant, Lincoln Elementary, effective January 7, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 school year, 4 hrs/day, $13.65/hr. Ratify Sharon Gery, Student Proctor, Barth Elementary, effective January 6, 2015, 2 hrs/day, #11.74/hr (replace Melissa Helmick). Ratify Tenisha Washington, Cafeteria Worker, Pottstown High School, effective January 12, 2015, 4 hrs/day, $11.87/hr (replace Norma Diane Wise). Ratify Frances Jefferis, Substitute Support Staff, effective January 12, 2015, hourly rate per schedule. Ratify Leslie Hernandez, Substitute Support Staff, effective January 12, 2015, hourly rate per schedule. Mentor Assignments 2014-2015 Mentors: Bldg Mentor New Teacher Stipend High School Dennis Arms David Woodley $523.50 Middle School Jason Bergey Nicole Ryals $523.50 High School Sarah Blaum Amanda Scholwinski $523.50 Franklin Julie Cohen Bridget Baldwin $523.50 Middle School Michael DiDonato Erin Bumbaugh $523.50 Rupert Laureen Gresko Athena Singer/Procsal-LTS $261.75 High School Jackie Harner Alyssa Elias $523.50 High School Jake Porter Gary Allen $523.50 Middle School Desiree Schwoyer Aaron Hinnershitz $523.50 Middle School Aaron Torrence Victoria Redmond $523.50 Middle School Stanley Walerski Mark Whitney $523.50 Middle School Stanley Walerski Alex Diehl $523.50 High School Beth Yoder Athena Singer/Procsal-LTS $261.75 Middle School Dee Pettine Margaret Taraboletti $523.50

2013-2014 Mentors: Bldg Mentor New Teacher Stipend Middle School Angela Wagner Amanda High $523.50 Lincoln Christopher Sperat Ann Mills-LTS $523.50 High School Jefferey Delaney Jacob Bean-LTS $523.50 Middle School Michael DiDonato Danielle Slotter/Lawrence $523.50 High School William Parks Desiree Gaunt/Borusiewicz $523.50 Middle School Kristen Ellis Elizabeth Rega $523.50 Admin. Bldg Angela Spinozzi Elyse Miller/Herman $523.50

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Addition to 2014-2015 Co-Curricular Volunteers: HS Wrestling: James Tsakonas

Additions to 2014-2015 Co-Curricular Assignments: Winter Sports

Bldg. Professional Agreement Category Employee Level Stipend MS Basketball/Girls - Asst. Coach Erin Bumbaugh 1 $1,900.00

2014-2015 Co-Curricular Assignments: Spring Sports

Bldg. Professional Agreement Category Employee Level Stipend HS Baseball Head Coach Jeff Evans 4 $4,933.00 HS Baseball Asst. Coach TBD HS Baseball Asst. Coach Geoff Thomas 3 $3,282.00 HS Softball Head Coach Dorothy McCrone 3 $4,697.00 HS Softball Asst. Coach Elisabeth Yoder 3 $3,282.00 HS Lacrosse Head Coach Andy Bachman 5 $5,167.00 HS Lacrosse Asst. Coach Brandy Scherer 3 $3,282.00 HS Track Head Coach-Boys Mary Ann Hill 5 $5,167.00 HS Track Head Coach-Girls Corri Speakman 1 $3,391.00 HS Track Asst. Coach Mark Agnew 4 $3,447.00 HS Track Asst. Coach Devin Barr 1 $2,374.00 HS Tennis Head Coach-Boys Ricardo Saad 3 $3,469.00 HS Strength Training - 2nd half of year Desiree Gaunt (1/2 stipend) No Level $523.75

Middle School Ginger Angelo Geoffrey Thomas $523.50 High School Dennis Arms Jacquelyn Mathias $523.50 Rupert Shannon Wagner Jenni Kohl $523.50 Franklin Cynthia Kuklinski Kayla Sabata $523.50 Admin Krista Trainer Lauren Crean $523.50 High School Kelly Smale LeeAnn McCullough $523.50 Middle School Dee Pettine Margaret Taraboletti $523.50 Barth Kelli Wolfel Mary Anderson $261.75 Barth Ted Freese Mary Anderson $261.75 Barth Ann Marie McDonnell Matthea Mazzie $523.50 Middle School Tracy Pasquale Matthew Blute-LTS $523.50 Middle School Perry Augustine Michael Ishler $523.50 Middle School Arden Moore Molly Lawless $523.50 Middle School Stanley Walerski Nick Mitchell $523.50 Franklin Jennifer Swenk Nicole Ewing $523.50 Rupert Allen Ferster Nicole Leh $523.50 High School Beth Yoder Kyle O’Neill $523.50 Middle School Perry Augustine Richard Saylor $523.50 Middle School Benjamin Hayes Robert Benton $523.50 Middle School Angela Wagner Rocky McGinnis-LTS $523.50 Franklin Tina Ludy Susan Hallman $523.50 Rupert Rebecca Wyatt James Strohecker $290.83 Rupert Laureen Gresko James Strohecker $232.67 High School Sara Blaum Thomas Gilroy $523.50

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HS Strength Training - 2nd half of year Gary Allan (1/2 stipend) No Level $523.75 MS Baseball Head Coach Dave Mabry 2 $2,421.00 MS Baseball Asst. Coach TBD MS Lacrosse Head Coach Isetta Hewlett 5 $3,176.00 MS Lacrosse Asst. Coach Katie Minger 3 $1,968.00 MS Track Head Coach-Boys and Girls Stanley Walerski 3 $2,889.00 MS Track Asst. Coach Jason Bergey 1 $1,425.00

2014/2015 Spring Sports: Event/ Game Manager

Matt Blute $ 1,000.00 Steve Anspach $ 1,000.00 Homebound Instruction, $29/hour Ratify Danielle Lawrence, Pottstown Middle School, from January 5, 2015 through February 6, 2015, assignment not to exceed 5 hours per week. Ratify approval of Tenure/Permanent Contract Name Building Eligible Date Annual Salary Michaela Johnson PHS 11/29/2014 $52,557 Sarah Dierolf PMS 12/20/2013 $46,450 Katie Minger PHS 08/23/2014 $45,198 Diane Shoffstall PHS 08/24/2014 $44,567 Lauren Emes Franklin 08/22/2014 $44,203 Melissa DiBlasi PHS 08/23/2014 $46,097 Megan Klementisz PMS 10/11/2014 $48,280 Deena Alexander Barth 11/15/2014 $46,531 Tuition Administrative Name Building Amount Month-Year Diane Meck Admin $2,538.00 Dec-14 William Jeffreys Admin $3,472.00 Jan-15 Professional Name School 12/31/14 deadline Maxwell Donnelly PMS $3,000.00 Jennifer Mitchell-Winterbottom PMS $3,000.00

Laura Wise PHS $ 870.00 Diana Dotterer Rupert $ 900.00 Dennis Arms PHS $2,724.00 Annemarie Gruenling PMS $1,362.00 Thomas Simpson PMS $1,590.00 Nicole Ewing Franklin $1,269.00 Kayla Sabata Franklin $1,362.00 Ian Lawrence PMS $1,362.00

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John Martin PMS $1,269.00 Cynthia Kuklinski Franklin $1,383.75 Amanda High PMS $1,488.00 Christine Fiorillo Rupert $1,488.00 Helen Bowers PHS $1,431.90 Payment of Accumulated Sick Leave: Rosellina Evans, In accordance with the Part-Time Support guidelines, $1,106.25. This is for 73.75 accumulated sick days at $15 per day. PROFESSIONAL LEAVES

POLICY– The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the policy as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s Office as Addendum #2014-2015-047: 1. Policy 233: Suspensions and Expulsion

CONTRACTS

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following contracts as presented and copies be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-048: 1. MOU: University of Pennsylvania 3. Buxmont Academy Annex Lease 2. CDI(Head Start) Annex Lease

Bldg Name Conference Title Conference Location

Dates to Attend

Cost

Barth Lori Gresko (replaced Vanessa Unger-Haydinger )

CSI – Federation Leadership Conference

New York, NY

01/22/2015- 01/25/2015

All costs paid by Federation

Admin Mary Rieck Pre-K Counts Grantee Meeting

State College, PA

05/18/2015-05/19/2015

$180.00 To be paid by PA Pre-K Counts.

Barth Sarah Paul Title I-ISP Pittsburgh, PA 01/25/2015-01/26/2015

To paid by Title I

Rupert Matthew Moyer 21st Century Conference

Harrisburg, PA

03/03/2015-03/05/2015

$650.00 To be paid by building Budget

Admin

Linda S. Adams Robert Kripplebauer

PASBO Annual Conference

Hershey, PA

03/11/2015- 03/13/2015

$752.00 $682.00 to be paid by dept. budgets

Lincoln Mandy Wampole Denise Schleicher

Improving School Performance Conference

Pittsburgh, PA 01/26/2015-01/28/2015

-$,1600.00 -$1,420.00 To be paid by Title I

PHS Jaime Parris Beyond School Hours XVIII Conference

Orlando , FL 02/18/2015-02/20/2015

$1,717.73 To be paid by the 21st Century Grant.

PMS Diane Halpine PSSA Performance Level Descriptors

Harrisburg, PA

02/03/2015-02/05/2015

$95.00 to be paid by PDE

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REAL ESTATE TAX EXONERATION 2014 The Superintendent recommends the following Resolution be adopted by the Board: has submitted a list of properties liened for school taxes amounting to $1,834,435.15 plus penalties WHEREAS, Linda S. Adams, Substitute Tax Collector for the Pottstown School District, of $183,444.04 totaling $2,017,879.19 for the original 2014 Real Estate Tax Duplicate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Substitute Tax Collector be and is hereby exonerated of and from said tax liability for the collection thereof, but no exoneration for the respected taxables is intended or affected by this action. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Substitute Tax Collector file the required reports and information with Portnoff and Associates so that the liens against these properties be properly reported.

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHING NEW FUNDING FORMULA

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resolution urging the General Assembly to establish a new funding formula for basic education as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’ office as Addendum #2014-2015-049. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye for the above mentioned consent items. Ayes: Eight. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried

NON-CONSENT

PROCLAMATION HONORING BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN 200th ANNIVERSARY The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the proclamation recognizing the Borough’s 200th anniversary as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014- 2015-050. All members present were in favor. None opposed. Ayes: Eight. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried. INFORMATION

1. Monthly Meeting Notice: February 2. PEAK Update FEDERATION REMARKS

Mrs. Vollmuth expressed the Federation’s appreciation to the Board Members for their time and service dedicated to the welfare of the students. She thanked Dr. Sparagana for his safe and cautious decisions regarding the past few days of inclement weather conditions. Mrs. Vollmuth spoke about the Conference of School Improvement the district team attended in New York. The Federation of Pottstown Teachers is the only Pennsylvania teachers’ federation that is invited to the annual conference. She looks forward to the team’s continued collaboration in developing the district’s improvement plan.

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ROUND TABLE Mr. Hylton – no comment. Mr. Kefer thanked Mr. Moyer for hosting tonight’s meetings and for providing a tour of the newly renovated Rupert Elementary building. He thanked Tina Viletto and Larry Feinberg for their presentation at the Joint Borough and School District meeting. Ms. Bearden agreed with Mr. Kefer’s comments. Mrs. Stilwell expressed her frustration with the basic education funding issue. Mrs. Francis was pleased to learn about the support efforts to keep the legislators in check. She supports taking stronger action. Mr. Rodriguez – no comment. Ms. Bacallao expressed her frustration with the unfair disbursement of basic education funding. She stated that it is apparent the poorer, distressed communities get less. All students are entitled to the same opportunities. Mr. Williams stated the CSI Conference was a very positive expression of a collaborative effort between teachers, administrators and school board directors. Dr. Sparagana thanked Mr. Williams for arranging the fair funding presentation that took place at tonight’s joint Borough and School District meeting. He stressed the importance to speak out, to rally people in the community in support of fair funding. Dr. Sparagana appreciated the opportunity to attend the CSI conference and encouraged all Board Members to consider joining the next year’s team. He recognized the Board for their courageous decisions to provide a quality educational environment for the children of Pottstown. Mrs. Zahora thanked Mr. Moyer for his hospitality. She was pleased to see the renovations completed, allowing the Board more time for discussions on education. Mrs. Zahora would like the Board to take advantage of the services offered by Roxy Barnaby from the Pennsylvania Council for Children and Youth. Ms. Bacallao agreed to contact Ms. Barnaby. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Ms. Bacallao that the Board adjourns. None opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.

______________________ Linda S. Adams Board Secretary

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CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION

17830 01/07/2015 DON SCHAFER (70.00)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK17833 01/07/2015 DAVE MC DERMOTT 46.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17834 01/07/2015 JIM HERSHEY 46.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17835 01/07/2015 JIM TURNER 70.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17836 01/07/2015 KEVIN WILLIAMS 70.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17837 01/14/2015 BILL LEONARD 40.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17838 01/14/2015 CMD SERVICES, INC. 3,127.58$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17839 01/14/2015 JAKE KUBODA 112.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17840 01/14/2015 KEVIN O'BRIEN 40.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17841 01/14/2015 LENNY LAROSA 70.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17842 01/14/2015 MO SAYLOR 94.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17843 01/14/2015 PLAQUES & SUCH, LLC 971.36$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17844 01/14/2015 POTTSGROVE HIGH SCHOOL 190.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17845 01/14/2015 SECURITY ADVISORS 1,408.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17846 01/14/2015 WARWICK MAT CLUB 120.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17847 01/21/2015 BLACKWOOD GOLF ACADEMY 500.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17848 01/21/2015 DAVE KEIM 46.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17849 01/21/2015 FRED DUKES 56.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17850 01/21/2015 JIM BOOZ 46.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17851 01/21/2015 LAWRENCE B. PERRY 40.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17852 01/21/2015 MIKE LEAHY 46.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17853 01/21/2015 SEAN MURPHY 40.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17854 01/21/2015 SECURITY ADVISORS 1,144.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17855 01/21/2015 SPORTSMAN'S 68.48$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17856 01/28/2015 ASCD 79.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17857 01/28/2015 BILL SCHROLLER 46.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17858 01/28/2015 CMD SERVICES, INC. 1,910.66$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17859 01/28/2015 GOOD WILL AMBULANCE 1,400.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17860 01/28/2015 GREGG ASMAN 56.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17861 01/28/2015 KENNETT HIGH SCHOOL WREST 275.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17862 01/28/2015 KEVIN O'BRIEN 46.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17863 01/28/2015 KURT WEINBERGER 120.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17864 01/28/2015 MATT MCGUIGAN 40.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17865 01/28/2015 SPORTSMAN'S 8,906.43$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17866 01/28/2015 WALT HUMPHRIES 40.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK

TOTAL 21,240.51$

ATHLETIC FUND CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY1/1/15 THRU 1/31/15

CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION6995 01/20/2015 CLOVER FARMS DAIRY COMPANY 14,986.08$ Account Payable Check 6996 01/20/2015 FEESERS FOOD DIST, INC 40,616.26$ Account Payable Check 6997 01/20/2015 GIORGIO FOODS, INC. 1,566.12$ Account Payable Check 6998 01/20/2015 HERSHEY CREAMERY COMPANY 141.12$ Account Payable Check 6999 01/20/2015 HURTER FOOD DISTRIBUTORS 1,966.67$ Account Payable Check 7000 01/20/2015 LANDES BROTHERS INC 163.12$ Account Payable Check 7001 01/20/2015 MORABITO BAKING CO., INC. 2,628.14$ Account Payable Check 7002 01/20/2015 NARDONE BROTHERS 1,734.59$ Account Payable Check 7003 01/20/2015 PAPROCKI REFRIGERATION 1,835.00$ Account Payable Check 7004 01/20/2015 PHILA WAREHOUSING & COLD 5.00$ Account Payable Check 7005 01/20/2015 PSD - GENERAL ACCOUNT 270,923.01$ Account Payable Check 7006 01/20/2015 RICH'S PRODUCTS 1,646.40$ Account Payable Check 7007 01/20/2015 SIGNET ENTERPRISE 421.50$ Account Payable Check 7008 01/20/2015 SINGER EQUIPMENT CO., INC 3,260.49$ Account Payable Check 7009 01/20/2015 WEBCO PACKAGING INC 3,539.60$ Account Payable Check

TOTAL 345,433.10$

CAFETERIA FUND CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY1/1/15 THRU 1/31/15

CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION5315 01/05/2015 CRABTREE ROHRBAUGH & ASSO 1,290.52$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK5316 01/05/2015 E. R. STUEBNER, INC. 506,354.14$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK5317 01/05/2015 REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION, LL 13,200.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK5318 01/05/2015 WORTH & COMPANY, INC. 168,965.95$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK

TOTAL 689,810.61$

ELEMENTARY PROJECT CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY1/1/15 THRU 1/31/15

CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION7989 01/06/2015 -$ VOID: LINE UP/DAMAGED CHK7990 01/06/2015 CMD SERVICES, INC. 2,705.41$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK7990 01/06/2015 CMD SERVICES, INC. (2,705.41)$ VOID: LINE UP/DAMAGED CHK7991 01/06/2015 -$ VOID: LINE UP/DAMAGED CHK7992 01/06/2015 SAVORY FOODS 1,081.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK7993 01/07/2015 CMD SERVICES, INC. 2,705.41$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK7995 01/15/2015 CMD SERVICES, INC. 570.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK7996 01/15/2015 RYAN OXENFORD 210.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK7997 01/15/2015 SAFARI PARTIES 450.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK

TOTAL 5,016.41$

ELEMENTARY ACTIVITY CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY1/1/15 THRU 1/31/15

Transaction # Date Vendor Amount Description90115001 01/02/2015 VISA - EASYPROCURE 167,161.79$ MANUAL CHECK90115002 01/02/2015 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 219,490.27$ MANUAL CHECK90115003 01/02/2015 PA SCDU 3,009.83$ MANUAL CHECK90115004 01/02/2015 FPT TREASURER 4,874.27$ MANUAL CHECK90115005 01/05/2015 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SERVIC 17,400.56$ MANUAL CHECK90115006 01/06/2015 POTTSTOWN SD CONSTRUCTION 280,994.96$ MANUAL CHECK90115007 01/08/2015 CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE 6,248.90$ MANUAL CHECK90115008 01/09/2015 P.S.E.R.S. 134,934.90$ MANUAL CHECK90115009 01/09/2015 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA 944.20$ MANUAL CHECK90115010 01/09/2015 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA 1,672.87$ MANUAL CHECK90115011 01/09/2015 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA 1,597.27$ MANUAL CHECK90115012 01/09/2015 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA 4,151.70$ MANUAL CHECK90115013 01/16/2015 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 239,202.13$ MANUAL CHECK90115014 01/16/2015 PA SCDU 3,035.15$ MANUAL CHECK90115015 01/16/2015 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SERVIC 13,223.62$ MANUAL CHECK90115016 01/21/2015 PA DEPT. OF REVENUE 28,542.08$ MANUAL CHECK90115017 01/22/2015 POTTSTOWN SD CONSTRUCTION 117,618.58$ MANUAL CHECK90115018 01/22/2015 CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE 6,248.90$ MANUAL CHECK90115019 01/26/2015 WELLS FARGO BANK MINN NA 7,311.88$ MANUAL CHECK90115020 01/28/2015 HAB - EIT 56,738.92$ MANUAL CHECK90115021 01/28/2015 HAB-LST 6,460.00$ MANUAL CHECK90115022 01/28/2015 PA DEPT. OF REVENUE 3,873.71$ MANUAL CHECK90115023 01/29/2015 PSD - GENERAL ACCOUNT 50,000.00$ MANUAL CHECK90115024 01/30/2015 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 224,715.49$ MANUAL CHECK90115025 01/30/2015 PA SCDU 3,045.05$ MANUAL CHECK90115026 01/30/2015 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SERVIC 28,098.52$ MANUAL CHECK90115027 01/30/2015 FPT TREASURER 4,896.61$ MANUAL CHECK90115028 01/30/2015 FPT TREASURER 4,918.95$ MANUAL CHECK90115029 01/30/2015 SEPAST - SOUTHEASTERN PA 101,333.05$ MANUAL CHECK90115030 01/30/2015 SEPAST - SOUTHEASTERN PA 471,559.90$ MANUAL CHECK90115031 01/30/2015 GWN MARKETING EMPLOYEE DE 40,123.49$ MANUAL CHECK

TOTAL 2,253,427.55$

EFT CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY1/1/15 THRU 1/31/15

JANUARY VISA CARD DETAIL SUMMARY12/27/14 THRU 1/26/15

SUPPLIER NAME DESCRIPTION TAXW/O TAX W/TAX

A D Moyer Lumber Inc Lumber/Build. Supply Stores (5211) - $3,152.55 $3,152.55Ac Moore Str 157 Artist/Craft Shops (5970) - $124.93 $124.93Administrative Services Professional Services - Def (8999) - $49.00 $49.00Amazon Mktplace Pmts Book Stores (5942) $11.91 $1,533.09 $1,545.00Amazon.Com Book Stores (5942) $9.11 $169.71 $178.82American Federation Of Te Schools - Default (8299) - $699.00 $699.00Asg Alarm Monitoring Detective/Protective Agen (7393) - $1,321.71 $1,321.71Atlantic Roofing Corp Roofing/Siding/Sheet Metal (1761) - $2,536.84 $2,536.84Autozone #4610 Automotive Parts Stores (5533) - $4.76 $4.76Battery Junction Misc Specialty Retail (5999) - $51.48 $51.48Cambium Education Stationery Stores (5943) - $395.56 $395.56Carolina Biologic Supply Lab/Med/Hospital Equipment (5047) - $188.27 $188.27Cavalier Telephone Llc Phone Serv/Equip Utility (4814) - $5,199.49 $5,199.49Cdw Government Catalog Merchant (5964) - -$884.00 -$884.00Cec Member Organizations - Def (8699) - $230.00 $230.00Chesapeake Systems, Llc Plumbing/Heating Equipment (5074) - $187.54 $187.54Clark Industrial Suppl Industrial Supplies - Def (5085) - $80.00 $80.00Clean Image Inc Clean/Maint/Janitoral Serv (7349) - $5,881.34 $5,881.34Colonial Electric Supply Electrical Parts/Equipment (5065) - $121.63 $121.63Comcast Cable/Pay Tv Services (4899) - $130.45 $130.45Complete Graphic Inc Professional Services - Def (8999) - $645.95 $645.95D & D Collision Serv Auto Body Repair Shops (7531) - $3,060.09 $3,060.09Darecatalogcom Business Services - Default (7399) - $1,683.83 $1,683.83Dmi* Dell K-12 Ptr Computers/Peripherals/Software (5045) - $48,812.82 $48,812.82Edhelper Book Stores (5942) - $39.98 $39.98Fastenal Company01 Hardware Stores (5251) - $12.50 $12.50Foxrothschild Llp Legal Services Attorneys (8111) - $15,207.82 $15,207.82Fromm Electric Pottstown Electrical Parts/Equipment (5065) - $730.56 $730.56G $ B Sheds Public Warehousing (4225) - $5,996.00 $5,996.00Giant 6448 Grocery Stores/Supermarkets (5411) - $260.00 $260.00Harbor Freight Tools 162 Hardware Stores (5251) $11.97 $199.41 $211.38Harrison Supply Co Durable Goods - Default (5099) - $99.13 $99.13Hillyard Delaware Valley Specialty Cleaning/Polishing (2842) - $920.70 $920.70Hilton Hotels Millenim Hilton (3504) - $150.00 $150.00Hotels.Com120491223573 Travel Agencies (4722) - - -In *paster Training Inc Vocational/Trade Schools (8249) - $344.00 $344.00J W Pepper Music Stores/Pianos (5733) - $356.72 $356.72Johnson Controls Sp Plumbing/Heating Equipment (5074) - $440.73 $440.73L & J Transportation Co Motor Freight Carriers (4214) - $14,529.42 $14,529.42Lakeshore Learning #51 Schools - Default (8299) - $147.16 $147.16Learning Ally Schools - Default (8299) - $790.00 $790.00Ljc Janitorial Supply Clean/Maint/Janitoral Serv (7349) - $77.50 $77.50Lowes #01886 Home Supply Warehouse Stores (5200) - $571.08 $571.08Marianna Industries Inc Business Services - Default (7399) - $67.76 $67.76Ncs Pearson Schools - Default (8299) - $180.20 $180.20Nicholas P Pipino Asso Electronics Sales (5732) - $165.20 $165.20Office Basics Inc Stationery/Office Supplies (5111) - $1,314.32 $1,314.32Office Technologies Stationery Stores (5943) - $8,143.00 $8,143.00P.A.S.B.O. Member Organizations - Def (8699) - $76.00 $76.00Patriot Buick Pontiac G Motor Vehicle Supply/New Parts (5013) - $37.38 $37.38Pennsylvania School Bo Misc Personal Serv - Def (7299) - $1,657.00 $1,657.00Phone America Inc Phone Serv/Equip Non-Util (4812) - $21,165.00 $21,165.00Pottstown Roller Mills In Lawn/Garden Supply/Nursery (5261) - $843.81 $843.81Pro World Misc Specialty Retail (5999) - $878.00 $878.00Reading Electric Commercial Equipment - Default (5046) - $193.90 $193.90Reading Foundry And Suppl Industrial Supplies - Def (5085) - $85.50 $85.50Red Arrow Auto Care Automotive Parts Stores (5533) - $90.14 $90.14Richter Drafting & Office Office/Photo Equipment (5044) - $86.65 $86.65Robert E Little Zieg Hardware Stores (5251) - $164.01 $164.01

AMOUNT

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Sally Beauty #3854 Cosmetic Stores (5977) - $144.02 $144.02School Health Corp Misc Specialty Retail (5999) - $43.45 $43.45Sherwin Williams #5630 Glass/Paint/Wallpaper Store (5231) - $26.99 $26.99Smart Mart Service Stations (5541) - $40.90 $40.90Ssi Other Direct Marketers (5969) - $2,654.53 $2,654.53Staples 00102988 Stationery Stores (5943) - $356.65 $356.65Staples 00103291 Stationery Stores (5943) - $180.24 $180.24Staples Direct Stationery/Office Supplies (5111) - $62.54 $62.54Staples Direct Stationery/Office Supplies (5111) - -$1.63 -$1.63Stericycle Business Services - Default (7399) - $464.05 $464.05Sunoco 0003215109 Automated Fuel Dispensers (5542) - $31.51 $31.51The A.G. Mauro Company Construction Materials - Def (5039) - $530.00 $530.00The Home Depot #4121 Home Supply Warehouse Stores (5200) - $86.37 $86.37The Home Depot 4132 Home Supply Warehouse Stores (5200) - $1,121.31 $1,121.31Therapro Inc. Misc Gen Merchandise - Def (5399) - $51.44 $51.44Total Rental/party Cente Truck/Trailer Rentals (7513) - $80.20 $80.20Tractor-Supply-Co #0262 Misc Auto Dealers - Default (5599) - $45.98 $45.98Treesmart Landscape/Horticultural Ser (780) - $3,900.00 $3,900.00Tristate Mcquay Llp Commercial Equipment - Default (5046) - $368.44 $368.44United Refrig Br #21 Commercial Equipment - Default (5046) - $595.39 $595.39Unoclean Hardware Stores (5251) - $176.06 $176.06Vzwrlss*ivr Vb Phone Serv/Equip Utility (4814) - $2,847.42 $2,847.42Wal-Mart #2263 Grocery Stores/Supermarkets (5411) - $94.30 $94.30Wm Ezpay Utilities/Elec/Gas/H2O/Sani (4900) - $4,105.03 $4,105.03Wm Supercenter #2263 Grocery Stores/Supermarkets (5411) $1.91 $119.01 $120.92Ww Grainger Industrial Supplies - Def (5085) - $37.10 $37.10Zeswitz Music Hq Music Stores/Pianos (5733) - $2,672.67 $2,672.67

$34.90 $172,230.59 $172,265.49

pg 1CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION

96769 01/02/2015 CHESTER COUNTY I.U. 296.74$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96770 01/02/2015 CHOR YOUTH & FAMILY SVCS. 10,800.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96771 01/02/2015 FEESERS FOOD DIST, INC 1,988.32$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96772 01/02/2015 FREDERICK H APPOLD 130.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96773 01/02/2015 GIANT FOOD STORES, INC. 169.63$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96774 01/02/2015 HORSHAM CLINIC 336.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96775 01/02/2015 J. W. PEPPER & SON, INC 36.98$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96776 01/02/2015 KADES-MARGOLIS CORPORATIO 408.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96777 01/02/2015 KEGELS PRODUCE 168.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96778 01/02/2015 NEW LIFE YOUTH/FAMILY SER 2,112.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96779 01/02/2015 ONWARD HEALTHCARE 4,673.25$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96780 01/02/2015 PA CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL 8,732.60$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96781 01/02/2015 PA LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCH 13,335.87$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96782 01/02/2015 PA. VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOO 16,815.34$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96783 01/02/2015 PERSONAL HOME HEALTH CARE 2,496.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96784 01/02/2015 STAFFING PLUS, INC. 2,240.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96785 01/02/2015 TROPHY & PLAQUE SHACK 16.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96786 01/02/2015 ACCOUNT CONTROL TECHNOLOG 91.39$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96787 01/02/2015 FOUNDATIONS BEHAVIORAL HE 3,162.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96788 01/02/2015 GARY L. ALLAN 53.47$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96789 01/02/2015 HAB-DLT 207.20$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96790 01/02/2015 HEATHER KURTZ 48.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96791 01/02/2015 JILL ADAMS 10.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96792 01/02/2015 LAURA WISE 29.81$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96793 01/02/2015 MANDY WAMPOLE 232.15$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96794 01/02/2015 MAXWELL DONNELLY 24.87$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96795 01/02/2015 NORRISTOWN SCHOOL DISTRIC 14,148.16$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96796 01/02/2015 PECO ENERGY 25,285.81$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96797 01/02/2015 PENNY O'DONNELL 46.42$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96798 01/02/2015 PHEAA 334.62$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96799 01/02/2015 SARA MILLER 126.17$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96800 01/02/2015 SHERRI STAGEMYER 100.47$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96801 01/06/2015 PA FIRST ROBOTICS 100.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96802 01/08/2015 A FRESH START FITNESS 3,280.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96803 01/08/2015 CENTRAL SUSQUEHANNA I.U. 4,683.70$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96804 01/08/2015 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC. 3,011.67$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96805 01/08/2015 BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN 3,862.70$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96806 01/08/2015 INTERSTATE TAX SERVICE, I 375.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96807 01/08/2015 MONTGOMERY COUNTY I. U. 3,382.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96808 01/08/2015 PECO ENERGY 2,512.75$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96809 01/08/2015 S.D.I.C. 2,596.76$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96810 01/09/2015 CAMPHILL SPECIAL SCHOOLS, 14,612.70$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96811 01/09/2015 CMD SERVICES, INC. 453.58$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96812 01/09/2015 EXPLORATIONS PHP 562.36$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96813 01/09/2015 FOUNDATIONS BEHAVIORAL HE 2,418.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96814 01/09/2015 GROVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRIC 9,846.90$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96815 01/09/2015 INVO HEALTHCARE ASSOC INC 4,127.50$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96816 01/09/2015 KELLY GROSSER 784.50$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96817 01/09/2015 LEADER SERVICES 2,593.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96818 01/09/2015 LEHIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 4,340.94$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96819 01/09/2015 ONWARD HEALTHCARE 603.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96820 01/09/2015 OPTOMETIC EXT PROG, FOUND 50.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96821 01/09/2015 PA DISTANCE LEARNING CHAR 825.87$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96822 01/09/2015 PENNRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 872.28$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96823 01/09/2015 PERSONAL HOME HEALTH CARE 328.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96824 01/09/2015 POTTSTOWN PROGRESS GROUP 654.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96825 01/09/2015 PROGRESSIONS SCHOOL 10,950.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96826 01/09/2015 SALISBURY SCHOOL DISTIRCT 1,941.72$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96827 01/09/2015 STAFFING PLUS, INC. 1,050.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK

GENERAL FUND CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY1/1/15 THRU 1/31/15

GENERAL FUND CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY pg 2

96828 01/09/2015 THE ACADEMY 13,878.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96829 01/09/2015 A/CAPA 510.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96830 01/12/2015 CAMPHILL SPECIAL SCHOOLS, (14,612.70)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96830 01/09/2015 CAMPHILL SPECIAL SCHOOLS, 14,612.70$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96831 01/09/2015 CMD SERVICES, INC. 453.58$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96831 01/12/2015 CMD SERVICES, INC. (453.58)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96832 01/12/2015 EXPLORATIONS PHP (562.36)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96832 01/09/2015 EXPLORATIONS PHP 562.36$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96833 01/12/2015 FOUNDATIONS BEHAVIORAL HE (2,418.00)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96833 01/09/2015 FOUNDATIONS BEHAVIORAL HE 2,418.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96834 01/09/2015 GROVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRIC 9,846.90$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96834 01/12/2015 GROVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRIC (9,846.90)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96835 01/09/2015 HOTEL HERSHEY 580.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96836 01/12/2015 INVO HEALTHCARE ASSOC INC (4,127.50)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96836 01/09/2015 INVO HEALTHCARE ASSOC INC 4,127.50$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96837 01/12/2015 KELLY GROSSER (784.50)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96837 01/09/2015 KELLY GROSSER 784.50$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96838 01/12/2015 LEADER SERVICES (2,593.00)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96838 01/09/2015 LEADER SERVICES 2,593.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96839 01/09/2015 LEHIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 4,340.94$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96839 01/12/2015 LEHIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT (4,340.94)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96840 01/09/2015 ONWARD HEALTHCARE 603.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96840 01/12/2015 ONWARD HEALTHCARE (603.00)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96841 01/09/2015 OPTOMETIC EXT PROG, FOUND 50.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96841 01/12/2015 OPTOMETIC EXT PROG, FOUND (50.00)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96842 01/12/2015 PA DISTANCE LEARNING CHAR (825.87)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96842 01/09/2015 PA DISTANCE LEARNING CHAR 825.87$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96843 01/09/2015 PENNRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 872.28$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96843 01/12/2015 PENNRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT (872.28)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96844 01/12/2015 PERSONAL HOME HEALTH CARE (328.00)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96844 01/09/2015 PERSONAL HOME HEALTH CARE 328.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96845 01/12/2015 POTTSTOWN PROGRESS GROUP (654.00)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96845 01/09/2015 POTTSTOWN PROGRESS GROUP 654.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96846 01/12/2015 PROGRESSIONS SCHOOL (10,950.00)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96846 01/09/2015 PROGRESSIONS SCHOOL 10,950.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96847 01/09/2015 SALISBURY SCHOOL DISTIRCT 1,941.72$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96847 01/12/2015 SALISBURY SCHOOL DISTIRCT (1,941.72)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96848 01/12/2015 STAFFING PLUS, INC. (1,050.00)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96848 01/09/2015 STAFFING PLUS, INC. 1,050.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96849 01/12/2015 THE ACADEMY (13,878.00)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96849 01/09/2015 THE ACADEMY 13,878.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96850 01/12/2015 DENISE LESCHAK 56.46$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96851 01/12/2015 DIANE HALPINE 13.89$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96852 01/12/2015 FOUNDATIONS BEHAVIORAL HE 3,200.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96853 01/12/2015 JESSICA SOBJAK 28.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96854 01/12/2015 JULIE MATLA 598.51$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96855 01/12/2015 PROVIDENT LIFE & ACCIDENT 2,269.64$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96856 01/12/2015 WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASS 6,250.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96857 01/14/2015 21ST CENTURY CYBER 1,620.18$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96858 01/14/2015 ACHIEVEMENT HOUSE CHARTER 2,301.62$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96859 01/14/2015 AQUA TREAT, INC. 544.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96860 01/14/2015 ALKO DISTRIBUTORS 1,316.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96861 01/14/2015 BURNS MECHANICAL, INC. 2,600.37$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96862 01/14/2015 BUXMONT ACADEMY 28,251.18$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96863 01/14/2015 CHESTER COUNTY I.U. 35,612.80$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96864 01/14/2015 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVA 160.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96865 01/14/2015 DEMCO, INC. 114.98$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96866 01/14/2015 FREEDOM GRO 2,215.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96867 01/14/2015 GIANT FOOD STORES, INC. 89.17$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96868 01/14/2015 HIGHLIGHTS MAGAZINE 427.35$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96869 01/14/2015 KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTE 11,416.67$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96870 01/14/2015 LINDSAY ALBRIGHT 1,799.28$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK


96871 01/14/2015 MANITO, INC. 46,350.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96872 01/14/2015 MELC 22,833.33$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96873 01/14/2015 PAPCO, INC. 909.12$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96874 01/14/2015 PEARSON 231.82$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96875 01/14/2015 POTTSTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB 1,807.62$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96876 01/14/2015 POTTSTOWN AUTO WASH 13.59$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96877 01/14/2015 RENAISSANCE ACADEMY 32,184.85$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96878 01/14/2015 SCHOOL CLAIMS SERVICE, LL 243.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96879 01/14/2015 SCHOOLDUDE.COM INC. 2,036.77$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96880 01/14/2015 THE ACADEMY 3,213.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96881 01/14/2015 TRI-STATE ELEVATOR CO., I 938.10$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96882 01/14/2015 WARWICK CHILDCARE 11,416.67$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96883 01/14/2015 WILLIAM R. GIFT, INC. 1,317.71$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96884 01/14/2015 Y.M.C.A. 22,833.33$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96885 01/14/2015 Y.W.C.A. 11,416.67$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96886 01/15/2015 ALL POINTS BUS 289.77$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96887 01/15/2015 CREATIVE HEALTH SERVICES, 27,017.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96888 01/15/2015 DEVEREUX FOUNDATION 4,944.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96889 01/15/2015 ELAINE F. RHODES 3,750.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96890 01/15/2015 ELWYN, INC. 10,681.78$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96891 01/15/2015 FAMILY SERVICES OF MONTG 28,991.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96892 01/15/2015 LANDES BROTHERS INC 191.70$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96893 01/15/2015 MELMARK INC 23,948.16$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96894 01/15/2015 MICHAEL KOMAN 50.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96895 01/15/2015 NEW STORY SCHOOLS 9,672.50$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96896 01/15/2015 PHS DECA 690.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96897 01/15/2015 POTTSTOWN AREA INDUSTRIAL 10,000.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96898 01/15/2015 SALISBURY SCHOOL DISTIRCT 2,824.32$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96899 01/15/2015 SCHOOL CLAIMS SERVICE, LL 228.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96900 01/15/2015 ACCOUNT CONTROL TECHNOLOG 91.39$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96901 01/15/2015 BEVERLY SIMPSON 30.60$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96902 01/15/2015 BRIAN TROSTLE 75.19$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96903 01/15/2015 CAROL BRIGHTBILL 31.14$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96904 01/15/2015 DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS 6,327.79$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96905 01/15/2015 HAB-DLT 39.17$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96906 01/15/2015 JANE BENNETT 76.49$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96907 01/15/2015 NAEIR 685.75$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96908 01/15/2015 PECO ENERGY 15,788.86$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96909 01/15/2015 PHEAA 259.43$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96910 01/15/2015 WILLIAM BITLER 53.09$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96911 01/16/2015 AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SPECIA 2,755.02$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96912 01/16/2015 BAUSE CATERED EVENTS 4,025.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96913 01/16/2015 BURNS MECHANICAL, INC. 2,917.50$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96914 01/16/2015 CARR & DUFF, INC. 2,954.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96915 01/16/2015 CMD SERVICES, INC. 2,279.88$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96916 01/16/2015 COMMONWEALTH CONNECTIONS 23,246.32$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96917 01/16/2015 ERIN SCHWENK 285.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96918 01/16/2015 IRIS J. SANCHEZ 750.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96919 01/16/2015 MONTGOMERY COUNTY I. U. 360.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96920 01/16/2015 POTTSGROVE SCHOOL DISTRIC 2,056.32$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96921 01/16/2015 REDNER'S MARKETS 31.93$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96922 01/16/2015 RIVER ROCK ACADEMY 980.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96923 01/16/2015 SUNGARD 1,161.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96924 01/16/2015 TRI-STATE ELEVATOR CO., I 1,150.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96925 01/16/2015 Y.M.C.A. 1,085.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96926 01/16/2015 Y.W.C.A. 2,500.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96927 01/16/2015 ZESWITZ 9.42$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96928 01/21/2015 DAVID GENOVA 50.85$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96929 01/21/2015 DAWN L. SHEFFEY 40.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96930 01/21/2015 HAB-DLT 163.98$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96931 01/21/2015 KAREN CRABLE 20.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK


96932 01/21/2015 KAREN L. KILE 712.46$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96933 01/21/2015 KITTY LOU DETAR 40.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96934 01/21/2015 LEEANN MCCULLOUGH 62.12$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96935 01/21/2015 PFT HEALTH & WELFARE FUND 11,500.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96936 01/21/2015 S.D.I.C. 6,995.17$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96937 01/21/2015 UNITED STATES TREASURY 2,277.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96938 01/22/2015 PAFPC 400.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96939 01/23/2015 PAFPC 400.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96940 01/23/2015 CRABTREE ROHRBAUGH & ASSO (27,163.96)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96940 01/23/2015 CRABTREE ROHRBAUGH & ASSO 27,163.96$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96941 01/23/2015 DEWALT PLUMBING, INC. 77,021.64$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96942 01/23/2015 POWER COMPONENTS SYSTEMS, 39,832.20$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96943 01/23/2015 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLUS IN 24,332.89$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96944 01/23/2015 REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION, LL 14,200.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96945 01/23/2015 REYNOLDS ENERGY SERVICES, 214,991.68$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96946 01/23/2015 CRABTREE ROHRBAUGH & ASSO 17,767.67$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96947 01/27/2015 BARNEY'S ELECTRIC MOTOR S 85.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96948 01/27/2015 CHESTER COUNTY I.U. 6,674.40$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96949 01/27/2015 CMD SERVICES, INC. 79,377.01$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96950 01/27/2015 EXPLORATIONS PHP 396.96$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96951 01/27/2015 FAIRMOUNT BEH HEALTH SYST 168.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96952 01/27/2015 FUN AND FUNCTION 73.94$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96953 01/27/2015 GIANT FOOD STORES, INC. 159.60$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96954 01/27/2015 KELLY GROSSER 253.75$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96955 01/27/2015 NEW LIFE YOUTH/FAMILY SER 1,848.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96956 01/27/2015 PAPCO, INC. 1,322.36$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96957 01/27/2015 PECO ENERGY COMPANY 5,788.13$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96958 01/27/2015 PENNRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1,163.04$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96959 01/27/2015 PERSONAL HOME HEALTH CARE 908.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96960 01/27/2015 QUILL CORPORATION 100.44$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96961 01/27/2015 STAFFING PLUS, INC. 1,120.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96962 01/27/2015 SUNGARD 5,356.46$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96963 01/27/2015 WORDSWORTH ACADEMY 3,400.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96964 01/28/2015 AMANDA HIGH 1,488.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96965 01/28/2015 ANNEMARIE GRUENLING 1,362.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96966 01/28/2015 CHRISTINE FIORILLO 1,488.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96967 01/28/2015 CYNTHIA KUKLINSKI 1,383.75$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96968 01/28/2015 DENNIS ARMS 2,724.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96969 01/28/2015 DIANA DOTTERER 900.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96970 01/28/2015 DIANE MECK 2,538.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96971 01/28/2015 HELEN BOWERS 1,431.90$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96972 01/28/2015 IAN LAWRENCE 1,362.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96973 01/28/2015 JENNIFER MITCHELL-WINTERB 3,000.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96974 01/28/2015 JOHN MARTIN 1,269.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96975 01/28/2015 KAYLA SABATA 1,362.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96976 01/28/2015 LAURA WISE 870.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96977 01/28/2015 LEEANN MCCULLOUGH 1,530.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96978 01/28/2015 MAXWELL DONNELLY 3,000.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96979 01/28/2015 NICOLE EWING 1,269.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96980 01/28/2015 THOMAS SIMPSON 1,590.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96981 01/28/2015 WILLIAM JEFFREYS 3,472.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96982 01/29/2015 PA FIRST ROBOTICS 100.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96983 01/29/2015 ACCOUNT CONTROL TECHNOLOG 91.39$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96984 01/29/2015 CAPITAL BANK & TRUST CO. 2,250.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96985 01/29/2015 CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 32.96$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96986 01/29/2015 ELEMENT FINANCIAL CORP 2,993.97$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96987 01/29/2015 ELYSE HERMAN 52.46$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96988 01/29/2015 HAB-DLT 187.68$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96989 01/29/2015 LATANYA WHITE 138.55$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96990 01/29/2015 NAEIR 67.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96991 01/29/2015 PECO ENERGY 2,864.07$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK


96992 01/29/2015 PETER RISKO 338.12$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96993 01/29/2015 PHEAA 334.62$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96994 01/29/2015 S.D.I.C. 121,507.90$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96994 01/30/2015 S.D.I.C. (121,507.90)$ VOID MANUAL CHECK96995 01/29/2015 TD AMERITRADE TRUST COMPA 3,000.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96996 01/29/2015 P.S.E.R.S. 121,507.90$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96997 01/30/2015 AUSTILL'S REHABILITATION, 425.87$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96998 01/30/2015 ALKO DISTRIBUTORS 16.25$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK96999 01/30/2015 BURNS MECHANICAL, INC. 1,877.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97000 01/30/2015 CENTRAL SUSQUEHANNA I.U. 4,683.70$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97001 01/30/2015 CHESTER COUNTY I.U. 1,302.38$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97002 01/30/2015 CHOR YOUTH & FAMILY SVCS. 9,600.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97003 01/30/2015 CLOVER FARMS DAIRY COMPAN 126.39$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97004 01/30/2015 COMPLETE GRAPHICS 95.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97005 01/30/2015 DEMCO, INC. 126.45$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97006 01/30/2015 DENISE PERKINS 215.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97007 01/30/2015 EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES 2,493.75$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97008 01/30/2015 ELEMENT FINANCIAL CORP 207.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97009 01/30/2015 GIANT FOOD STORES, INC. 325.18$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97010 01/30/2015 GREGORY CARTER 250.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97011 01/30/2015 HURTER FOOD DISTRIBUTORS 26.50$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97012 01/30/2015 JAMES V. BROWN LIBRARY 989.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97013 01/30/2015 LANDES BROTHERS INC 372.96$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97014 01/30/2015 MONTGOMERY COUNTY I. U. 765.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97015 01/30/2015 NEW LIFE YOUTH/FAMILY SER 3,168.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97016 01/30/2015 PA CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL 11,684.14$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97017 01/30/2015 PA LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCH 13,335.86$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97018 01/30/2015 PA UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSAT 4,008.41$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97019 01/30/2015 PA. VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOO 16,815.33$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97020 01/30/2015 PAPCO, INC. 1,309.14$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97021 01/30/2015 PASPA 450.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97022 01/30/2015 PERSONAL HOME HEALTH CARE 832.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97023 01/30/2015 PSD - CAFETERIA ACCOUNT 9,103.05$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97024 01/30/2015 STAFFING PLUS, INC. 1,085.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97025 01/30/2015 TRI-STATE ELEVATOR CO., I 240.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97026 01/30/2015 WHAT-KNOTT FARM 550.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97027 01/30/2015 EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER-M 30.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97028 01/30/2015 FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRA 369.00$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97029 01/30/2015 JEFFREY SPARAGANA 270.37$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97030 01/30/2015 KADES-MARGOLIS CORPORATIO 4,073.40$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97031 01/30/2015 KELLY GROSSER 85.75$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97032 01/30/2015 PECO ENERGY 931.59$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK97033 01/30/2015 PETER RISKO 338.12$ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK

General Fund A/P Checks 1,435,934.11$ EFT 2,253,427.55$ VISA 172,265.49$

TOTAL GENERAL FUND SUMMARY 3,861,627.15$

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No. 137 SECTION: PROGRAMS TITLE: HOME EDUCATION PROGRAMS ADOPTED: REVISED:


137. HOME EDUCATION PROGRAMS

1. Authority SC 1327, 1327.1 Title 22 Sec. 11.31a

Home education programs for students of compulsory school age residing in the school district shall be conducted in accordance with state law and regulations.

2. Definitions SC 1327.1

Appropriate Education - a program consisting of instruction in the required subjects for the time required by law and in which the student demonstrates sustained progress in the overall program.

Hearing Examiner - shall not be an officer, employee or agent of the Department of Education or of the school district or intermediate unit of residence of the child in the home education program.

Home Education Program - a program conducted in compliance with law by the parent/guardian or person having legal custody of a child. A home education program shall not be considered a nonpublic school under the provisions of law.

Supervisor - the parent/guardian or person having legal custody of a child who is responsible for providing instruction, provided that such person has a high school diploma or its equivalent.

3. Delegation of Responsibility

The Superintendent or designee shall develop and distribute administrative regulations for registering and monitoring home education programs.

SC 1327.1 The Board shall provide a hearing by a qualified and impartial hearing examiner within thirty (30) days after the Superintendent has notified the supervisor that it has been determined that appropriate education is not occurring in the home education program and the program is out of compliance.

References:

School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 111, 1327, 1327.1 State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 11.31a Board Policy – 203, 209

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No. 228 SECTION: PUPILS TITLE: STUDENT GOVERNMENT ADOPTED: REVISED:


228. STUDENT GOVERNMENT

1. Purpose

The Board acknowledges the importance of offering students the opportunity to participate in self government within the schools.

The purpose of student government shall be to develop student leadership, provide a learning experience in democratic decision-making, and offer another avenue toward the realization of district goals.

2. Authority SC 511

The Board establishes that students shall have the right to organize, conduct meetings, elect officers and representatives, and petition the Board.

The Board will recognize the Student Government as the official voice of the student body.

The charter, constitution or bylaws of the organization for student government shall be duly adopted by the members of the student body it represents and approved by the Board.

SC 511

The Board shall appoint a qualified member of the faculty to serve as an advisor for student government activities.

3. Guidelines

Application for a charter shall be made to the building principal. Applications shall include a statement of objectives and affiliations with outside organizations, if any.

Applications shall include the signature of the faculty sponsor.

A list of all members of the organization, with officers identified, shall be filed with the principal as soon as possible following the opening of each school term.

The faculty sponsor shall be responsible for student government activities.

Student government activities may be subject to review by a committee and the principal. The committee and the principal may review operations to determine if the activities reflect the objectives of the charter and make appropriate recommendations to the principal based upon this review.

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A student government organization that does not function in the terms of its charter may be disbanded by the principal.


The Superintendent or designee shall establish rules to implement this policy which:

1. Assure that all students have equal access to the student government and an equal opportunity to vote and hold office.

SC 511

2. Require fiscal accountability and adherence to Board policy for all financial aspects of student government activity.

References:

School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 511

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No. 710 SECTION: PROPERTY TITLE: USE OF FACILITIES BY STAFF ADOPTED: REVISED:


710. USE OF FACILITIES BY STAFF

1. Authority

The Board establishes that school equipment and facilities may not be used by district staff for personal reasons, either on or off school property, without explicit authorization or administrative permission.

2. Guidelines

The following guidelines shall govern the use of school buildings and other school facilities by employees after school hours, on weekends or during school vacations:

1. School buildings and other facilities may be used by full-time employees for school business and/or to provide programming that supports students during times other than regular school hours when custodians are on regular duty. Permission must be obtained in advanced from the building principal through the use of a designated software program used by the district to manage facility requests.

2. School buildings and other facilities may be used by full-time employees after school hours, on weekends, or during school vacations for school business and/or to provide programming that supports students when custodians are not normally on duty only if written permission is obtained from the Building Principal and the Business Manager.

Any custodial service, or other added costs to the school district are applicable and will be the responsibility of the organization or teacher making the request. These fees will be assessed by the Business Manager.

Permission must be obtained in advance through the use of a designated software program used by the district to manage facility requests. Requests for heat or air conditioning after hours must be specifically requested through this software program and the date/time listed.

3. The building principal, in coordination with the business manager, shall have

final authority in approving the use of secondary school buildings during the school week.

4. The custodian shall be responsible for opening and securing the building

according to the principal’s approved instructions in the software program.

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5. All employees and students shall leave secondary buildings not later than

10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless there is an approved program being conducted.

6. The custodian shall secure the building at that time or earlier, according to the departure time indicated by software program.

Pol. 709 7. Principals may issue keys (or security entry fobs/ID cards) to employees for the

use of secondary buildings or facilities only if such keys are required to gain access to the building at a time when a custodian is not on duty.

If keys are issued by the principal, (or security entry fobs/ID cards) they shall be returned to the principal the following day. Under no circumstances are keys to be issued to students or other persons who are not full-time employees of the district.

8. At no time shall school buildings or facilities be used for personal reasons, for

any activity of a commercial nature, or for any other activity for which a school employee is paid or receives any other compensation.

Pol. 707

9. Requests for personal use of facilities by an employee must be made through the district’s Use of Facilities application process. S/He must sign a rental agreement and pay the appropriate fees established by the Board of Directors for all outside groups/organizations. The agreement must be assigned and on hand in the business office before the activity may take place.

10. The use of school buildings or facilities after school hours, on weekends, or during school vacations is a privilege. This privilege will be withdrawn in the case of individual employees who fail to abide by this policy or do not exercise proper care and/or supervision in the use of school buildings or facilities.

11. No school buildings or other school facilities shall be used by employees on religious or national holidays.

Pol. 708 District equipment shall be available for staff use only if such use is clearly within the authorization granted in Board policy.

References:

School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 510 Board Policy – 708, 709

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No. 828 SECTION: OPERATIONS TITLE: FRAUD ADOPTED: REVISED:


828. FRAUD

1. Authority

The Board expects all Board members, district employees, volunteers, consultants, vendors, contractors and other parties that maintain a relationship with the school district to act with integrity, due diligence, and in accordance with law in their duties involving the district’s resources. The Board is entrusted with public funds, and no one connected with the district shall do anything to erode that trust.

2. Definitions Fraud, financial improprieties, or irregularities include but are not limited to: 1. Forgery or unauthorized alteration of any document or account belonging to the

district. 2. Forgery or unauthorized alteration of a check, bank draft, or any other financial

document. 3. Misappropriation of funds, securities, supplies, or other assets. 4. Impropriety in handling money or reporting financial transactions. 5. Profiteering because of insider information of district information or activities. 6. Disclosure of confidential and/or proprietary information to outside parties. 7. Acceptance or seeking of anything of material value, other than items used in the

normal course of advertising, from contractors, vendors, or persons providing services to the district.

8. Destruction, removal, or inappropriate use of district records, furniture, fixtures,

or equipment. 9. Failure to provide financial records to authorized state or local entities. 10. Failure to cooperate fully with any financial auditors, investigators or law

enforcement. 11. Other dishonest or fraudulent acts involving district monies or resources.


The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible to develop and implement internal controls designed to prevent and detect fraud, financial impropriety, or fiscal irregularities within the district, subject to review and approval by the Board.

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The Business Administrator shall be responsible for maintaining a sound system of internal controls that is designed to identify potential risks, evaluate the nature and extent of those risks, and manage them effectively. District administrators are responsible to be alert to an indication of fraud, financial impropriety, or irregularity within their areas of responsibility.

The Superintendent shall recommend to the Board for its approval completion of a forensic audit when it is deemed necessary and beneficial to the district.

The Superintendent shall ensure the appropriate authorities are notified, pursuant to state law, when cases of fraud, embezzlement or theft have been identified.

4. Guidelines Reporting

43 P.S. Sec. 1423 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1513 Pol. 317

An employee who suspects fraud, impropriety, or irregularity shall immediately report his/her suspicions to the Superintendent or designee. If the report involves the Superintendent, the employee shall report his/her suspicions to the Business Manager. If the report involves both the superintendent and Business Manager, the employee shall report his/her suspicions to the Board President. Employees who bring forth a legitimate concern or suspicion about a potential impropriety shall not be retaliated against. Those who do retaliate against such an employee shall be subject to disciplinary action.

Investigation

The Superintendent shall have primary responsibility for conducting necessary investigations of reported fraudulent activity.

Based on his/her judgment, the Superintendent shall coordinate investigative efforts with any of the following:

1. District solicitor.

2. District auditor.

3. Insurance agent.

4. Internal departments.

5. External agencies.

6. Law enforcement officials.

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If the Superintendent is involved in the complaint, the Business Manager or Board

President is authorized to initiate investigation of the complaint and coordinate the investigative efforts with individuals and agencies s/he deems appropriate.

Records shall be maintained for use in an investigation. Individuals found to have altered or destroyed records shall be subject to disciplinary action.

If an investigation substantiates the occurrence of a fraudulent activity, the Superintendent (or Business Manager, or Board President, in the case of involvement by the Superintendent) shall present a report to the Board and appropriate personnel. The Board shall determine the final disposition of the matter, if a criminal complaint will be filed, and if the matter will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement and/or regulatory agency for independent investigation.

Confidentiality

The Superintendent shall investigate reports of fraudulent activity in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the individuals and facts. All employees involved in the investigation are required to maintain confidentiality regarding all information about the matter during the investigation.

Results of an investigation shall not be disclosed to or discussed with anyone other than those individuals with a legitimate right to know, until the results are made public.

Prevention

In order to prevent fraud, the Board directs that a system of internal controls be followed that may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Segregation of Duties - Where possible, more than one (1) person will be involved in pieces of financial transactions. No one (1) person shall be responsible for an entire financial transaction.

2. Payments - Payments shall be made only by checks or electronic transfer. No

cash transactions shall be permitted (with the exception of petty cash accounts). Check signers shall be approved annually by the Board and will consist of persons not involved in the transaction. All checks shall have at least two (2) signatures (with the exception of petty cash accounts).

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3. Bank Reconciliations - Bank statements and cancelled checks shall be reconciled

by individuals who are not authorized to sign checks, nor involved in check processing.

4. Access to Checks - Physical and electronic access to school district checks and

accounts shall be limited to those employees with designated business functions.

5. Capital Assets - The business office shall maintain updated lists of district capital assets.

6. Training - Administrators shall be responsible for ensuring that employees under

their supervision receive training regarding fraud prevention.

References:

Whistleblower Law – 43 P.S. Sec. 1421 et seq.

Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 – 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7201 et seq. Whistleblower Protection – 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1513

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No. 904 SECTION: COMMUNITY TITLE: PUBLIC ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL EVENTS ADOPTED: REVISED:


904. PUBLIC ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL EVENTS

1. Purpose

The Board welcomes the public at activities and events sponsored by the school district, but the Board also acknowledges its duty to maintain order and preserve school facilities during such events.

2. Authority SC 511, 775

The Board has the authority to prohibit at a school event the attendance of any individual whose conduct may constitute a disruption. The Board prohibits gambling (not to be confused with school sanctioned fundraising activities) and the possession and use of controlled substances, alcoholic beverages and weapons on school premises.

3. Guidelines

A schedule of fees for attendance at school events shall be prepared by the Superintendent or designee and adopted by the Board.

Spectator Control For School Activities

The Board shall establish the following guidelines for spectator control at school activities:

1. Visiting team control:

a. Areas will be designated by the building principal and Athletic Director for team buses to arrive and depart for school activities.

b. School officials may arrange for police escorts of visiting team buses to the

borough line.

2. Admissions control:

a. Students enrolled in the Pottstown secondary schools shall be provided with I.D. cards, which may be required for admission

b. If any infractions of school regulations occur, disciplinary action will be taken.

c. If discourteous, unruly or inappropriate behavior is exhibited by non-student spectators, he, she, or they may be asked to leave.

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d. Visiting schools shall be notified of all admissions control guidelines.

e. Spectators who leave a school building or facility may not be allowed to re-enter the building without purchasing another ticket.

The Board will provide services of additional personnel, which may include police,

to provide necessary controls during school activities when needed.

Ticket prices are board approved.

Tobacco Use

35 P.S. Sec. 1223.5 20 U.S.C. Sec. 7181 et seq

The Board prohibits tobacco use by any persons in its school buildings and on any property, buses, vans and vehicles that are owned, leased or controlled by the school district. Smoking on school property is a violation of law and offenders may be cited by the police department.

35 P.S. Sec. 1223.5

The district shall notify staff, parents/guardians and members of the public about the district's tobacco use policy by publishing such in handbooks, newsletters, posted notices, the district website, and other efficient methods.

Gold Card Club

The Pottstown Gold Card Club membership shall permit district residents age sixty-five (65) or over to attend Pottstown School District sponsored musical, dramatic and athletic events without payment of the admission fee. Other districts may honor the card, but are not obligated to in any way.

Residents shall be informed through district/community correspondence of the opportunity to receive a Gold Card.

Employee Identification Card

The Board recognizes the value to the district of having its employees participate as spectators at extracurricular activities.

The Board also appreciates the efforts put forth by all district employees in making these activities possible for students.

In an attempt to recognize this commitment, the Board allows its employees and one (1) guest to enjoy, without cost, the entertainment provided by these activities.

The following guidelines outline the use of identification cards:

1. An employee identification card will be issued at the time of employment.

2. The card is nontransferable.

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3. The card is the property of the district and must be surrendered to the immediate

supervisor or Payroll/Benefits clerk upon separation of employment.

4. The card may be used to identify employees to authorities in case of an emergency.

5. The card will admit the employee and guest to Board-sponsored activities held

within the district.

6. This card will not be valid for student fundraising activities or the prom.

7. At retirement, the employee shall surrender his/her employee card and if requested, be issued a retiree card which provides the same benefits as the employee card as outlined above.

References:

School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 511, 775 State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 403.1 School Tobacco Control – 35 P.S. Sec. 1223.5 Pro-Children Act of 2001 – 20 U.S.C. Sec. 7181 et seq.


Annual Superintendent Goals

Time Period Beginning – January 1, 2015

Jeffrey R. Sparagana, Ed.D

Superintendent

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Pottstown School District SUPERINTENDENT GOALS Jeffrey R. Sparagana, Ed. D

I. Continuous Improvement Planning

II. Curriculum Development III. Instruction IV. Community

V. District Operations, Fiscal Management and Project Oversight VI. School Safety

I. Continuous Improvement Planning

The Superintendent shall ensure the employment and implementation of a consistent process for School and Department improvement that is in alignment with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s System for Strategic Planning.

Pottstown School District Strategic Comprehensive Plan design elements

Measurement – Implementation of Comprehensive Plan school building plans.

II. Curriculum Development

The Superintendent shall ensure the employment of a system within the District that ensures consistent implementation of standards aligned curricula across all district schools for all students.

Planned courses in science will be aligned to PA Academic Standards and PA Core Reading and Writing Standards

Measurement – Curriculum documents will reflect PA Academic Standards and PA Core Reading and Writing Standards

o Science teachers will align and write curriculum documents PA Academic Standards and PA Core Reading and Writing Standards

Begin integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) components into science curriculum K-12.

III. Instruction/Student Achievement

Superintendent shall employ a system within the District that fully ensures the consistent implementation of effective instructional practices in all classrooms at each school.

Students will demonstrate proficiency in the curriculum through formative and summative assessments.

Measurement – Dibels Next and Classroom Diagnostic Tool (CDT) administered Fall, Winter, Spring. Training for elementary and secondary staff on CDT data review techniques and expectations took place in June 2014, grades 3 and 4 November 2014, PHS teachers February 2015.

Teachers will learn and incorporate Differentiated Instructional techniques to challenge on and above level students.

Measurement – Training dates by level Teachers will learn and incorporate Differentiated Assessments to challenge on and above level students through the Literacy Design Collaborative by differentiating question prompts.

Measurement- Training dates by level; College Board Training for Pre AP teachers in Spring 2015

Measurement - Review of differentiated assessments with student work during the summative evaluation

Students will demonstrate proficiency in summative assessments of the PA Academic Standards and Keystone Exams

Measurement - PSD meets Satisfactory School Performance Profile (SPP) levels

IV. Community Superintendent shall promote a system within the District that seeks to engage each member of the district community; promotes, enhances, and sustains a shared vision, positive school climate and ensures support for family and student participation in the learning process. Community engagement & Communication: continue the development of a comprehensive network of community engagement and communication to all stakeholders in the schools & community regarding school news, and updates, etc.

Measurement – Regular meetings with key community leaders to collaborate on furthering the

mission of the Pottstown School District and Borough.

Measurement - Implementation of an updated consistent communications network at the

district level and in all schools during 2015-2016; roll out of new Web Site; common email; US

Mail, global connect; text messaging and eAlert system in all schools.

Measurement – weekly visits to schools with Tweets to followers.

Measurement – Regular & timely communication with school board about district issues through

email and global connect.

Measurement – Effective & efficient use of the District web site to communicate information and

issues regarding district operations to the School Board and community.

V. District Operations, Project Oversight and Fiscal Management

The Superintendent shall supervise the management of all District operations, financial management, and ensure completion of activities associated with the district projects.

Project Oversight

Measurement: Complete punch list items to conclude District projects at Franklin, Lincoln and Rupert.

Fiscal Management

Balanced and approved 2015-2016 budget that maintains all programming.

Measurement – Board and PDE approved budget

o Committed to a zero budget increase for the 2015-16 fiscal year, in spring of 2014.

Fiscally Conclude the 2014-2015 school year at or below budget

Measurement – Audited Financial Statements

Measurement – Effective completion of renovation projects at Franklin, Lincoln and Rupert.

VI. School Safety

The Superintendent shall ensure that each district building develops procedures and protocols to

support student and employee health and safety:

All plans will be subject to continual review and improvement of District transportation and building

emergency plans.

Measurement – Regularly scheduled district & building safety meetings.

Measurement – Functioning building emergency response teams

Measurement – Continue and maintain training of staff in Crisis Intervention (CPI)

Measurement - Regular emergency preparedness and fire drills.

Measurement - Adherence to all required federal, state, and local safety codes and laws.

Measurement – Implement “Walking School Bus” pilot at Rupert, in fall of 2015.

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E.R. Stuebner (General Contractor) $92,800.08$29,964.12 R – drywall & framing overlay$2,747.33 L – door changes to L211 * see notes on log-$589.58 L – patch holes in floor

$5,330.40 LR – change window sills to brick$2,962.39 FL – floor prep

$17,350.58 L – correct unforeseen conditions per code $8,933.18 F - Franklin tickets supreme work$3,875.00 L – GWB – various rms$4,840.00 R – supreme hat channels to tie in corridors$2,837.29 R – skimming MPR for VCT prep

$908.99 R – add exit sigs per Boro$9,600.00 LF – remove, clean up & fill modular areas

$1,590.02 F - GWB ticket work-$623.00 L – rework lights in metal ceiling-$542.00 F - “ “ “$481.95 FLR – adjust panic devices

$1,335.03 R – water damage cabinet doors - classroom$9,292.80 R - GWB overlay work$2,077.74 L - replace broken slide

$145.66 R – repair damage ceiling main 1st flr corridor-$3,900.00 FLR – eliminate caulk at ceiling grid & walls

$990.68 R – replace window glass – front elevation-$5,408.50 LF – final cleaning,waxing, stripping of floors

-$400.00 L- delete opening L002B-$1,000.00 F – credit for storage room finishes

Worth & Co. (HVAC contractor) -$589.58-$589.58 L – back charge to patch holes in floor

E.R.Stuebner $92,800.08Worth & Co. -$589.58

Total Change Orders $92,210.50

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MBR Construction Services: re-route milk cooler circuit $2,638.99

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POTTSTOWN PRIDE ACADEMICS AND ACTIVITIES

PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

FALL 2014

Pottstown Schools – Building a Better Tomorrow

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POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE

FALL 2014 Student activities are an integral part of our educational program. Co-curricular programs are not only a way for students to have fun, but also a valuable educational tool. Activities provide an opportunity for all students to participate and help build community recognition and identity. Co-curricular activities are designed to instill school pride and teach life-long lessons. They support the academic mission of the school district and promote citizenship and sportsmanship. The activities program is a testing ground for the physical and emotional development of our young people. IT IS BETTER TO BUILD STRONG CHILDREN THAN TRY TO REPAIR ADULTS.

For more information about Pottstown School District, visit our website at www.PottstownSchools.com or call 610-323-6274.

FOOTBALL “Adam Sabuacak Player of the Game Award” Adam Sabuacak was a 2001 graduate of Pottstown High School. He earned four varsity letters as a player for the Trojans and after graduation was one of our most loyal fans. Adam passed away in the spring of May 2009 and in his memory each week the high school football team will be naming the "Adam Sabuacak Player of the Game."

Winners for the 2014 Season: August 30th – game with Sun Valley – Bryant Wise September 6th – game with ChiChester – Gary Wise September 20th – game with Phoenixville – Ernest McCalvin October 4th – game with Boyertown – Ernest McCalvin October 18th – game with Upper Perkiomen – Aaron Diamond November 1st – game with Spring-Ford – Clayton Mitchell and Vaughn Bertoti

Congratulations to Gary Wise for being named as a recipient of the Maxwell Football Club “Mini Max Award.” The recognition is based on nomination from coaches and an evaluation of the player’s football performance, academics, and community service. Gary is a 6’1”, 195 lbs. left-handed quarterback who with one game remaining in the season has rushed for a team high 706 yards and nine touchdowns. See link below: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/rick-obrien/283507512.html Vaughn Bertoti was recognized by the Tall Cedars Lodge at their annual football banquet. Vaughn was recognized for his leadership and contribution to the team in spite of having broken his leg during the opening scrimmage of the year. He provided solid leadership throughout the year. Named to the Pioneer Athletic Conference Honorable Mention Team - Offense Gary Wise – Athlete Alex Humma – Lineman

Named to the Pioneer Athletic Conference Honorable Mention Team - Defense Ernest McCalvin – Lineman

Named to The Mercury All Area Second Team - Offense Gary Wise

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Name to The Mercury All Area Honorable Mention Team - Offense Bryant Wise and Alex Humma

Name to The Mercury All Area Honorable Mention Team - Defense Ernest McCalvin and Clayton Mitchell and Brandon Tinson

Pottstown High School Football team members shop and wrap presents for needy family at Christmas – December 2014

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GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY

The Pottstown Trojans and the Perkiomen Valley Vikings field hockey teams “Play for the Cure” Ebony Reddick was named by the PhilaFieldHockey.com Association as the “Defender of the

Week” for September 15th to 21st. As a freshmen goalkeeper, that week in three games Ebony faced 94 shots on goal and recorded 81 saves for an 86% save percentage.

The field hockey team participated in the “For the Cure” game against cross-town rival Pottsgrove. Through donations and sale of bracelets, the team was able to make a donation to the Cancer Society. Over the past four years, the team has donated a total of $3,000.00 to this worthy cause. Named to the Pioneer Athletic Conference First Team Amiyah Hudson - Defense Ebony Reddick - Goalie

Named to the Pioneer Athletic Conference Honorable Mention Team Breana Bodnar - Offense

Named to The Mercury All Area First Team Ebony Reddick

Named to The Mercury All Area Honorable Mention Team Breana Bodnar Amiyah Hudson

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BOYS’ SOCCER Logan Pennypacker Named Mercury Athlete of the Week 9-17-14

The Trojan three-sport junior athlete Logan Pennypacker was named Athlete of the Week after he contributed to the Pottstown Boys Soccer team efforts in three games during the week. This season he has scored ten goals and one assist, with a hat trick in two games. Logan is also a baseball and wrestling standout, while at the same time earning academic distinguished honors.

Named to The Mercury All Area Honorable Mention Team Tyler Keefer Tamer Mohamed

GIRLS' SOCCER Named to the Pioneer Athletic Conference Honorable Mention Team Jenna Endy

Named to The Mercury All Area Honorable Mention Team Jenna Endy

CROSS COUNTRY Phoenixville Meet First place finisher – girls’ team - Torry Dugan, Pottstown Senior First place finisher – boys’ team - Justin Beasley-Turner, Pottstown Junior

Named to The Mercury All Area Girls’ Cross Country Honorable Mention Team Torry Dugan

Named to The Mercury All Area Boys’ Cross Country Honorable Mention Team Justin Beasley-Turner

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BAND The Pottstown High School Marching Band competing in the Yankee Division participated in the 55th annual Boyertown Marching Band Cavalcade. With a score of 76.65, they placed 2nd behind Governor Mifflin with a score of 78.25. Click on the link below to view the Pottstown High School Marching Band in Disney 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI163jzg84o&feature=youtu.be

PIONEER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ALL ACADEMIC TEAM Cheerleading - Alexis Lafferty Boys' Cross Country - Brandon Wilson Girls’ Cross Country - Torry Dugan Field Hockey - MarDaije Pearson Football - Gary Wise Boys' Soccer - Sherif Mohamed Girls' Soccer - Jenna Endy Girls’ Tennis - Jennifer Remick

(Pictured left to right are: Torry Dugan, Brandon Wilson, Gary Wise, MarDaije Person, and Jenna Endy)

PIONEER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

FALL CITIZEN ATHLETE AWARD Jenna Endy

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STAFF and DISTRICT AWARDS Pat Connors, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director; Danielle McCoy, Director of Career Technical Education; and John Armato, Director of Community Relations, took the ALS Ice Challenge. Pat Connors Danielle McCoy John Armato

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Pottstown CARES Day

Amy Gazzillo and Ginger Angelo were recipients of the Science Award presented by Arkema Science Research Center. The award enabled them to participate in a week long program at the Arkema facility where they had opportunity to interact with professional scientists and to have hands-on training in the use of educational tool kits which they were able to utilize in their classrooms.

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ELEMENTARY

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Fall Fest class activities.

On November 10th, 2014 the students and staff of Rupert Elementary School moved back to their newly renovated South Street location. Throughout the week, district personnel were busy preparing for the return of students. An open house hosted by Principal Mr. Matt Moyer saw over 500 visitors including students, staff, family, alumni, and retired Rupert teachers. Click on the links below for stories and pictures about the return to Rupert:

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First Marking Period Lincoln I’MPACT Award Winners recognized by their teachers for hard work, citizenship, and always following the Lincoln Merit Rules were: Kindergarten:

o Imanol Gonzalez-Mrs. Kindig o McKenna Brennan-Mrs. Anderson o Aubrey Thiele-Mrs. Mann

First Grade: o Spencer Steed-Mrs. VanDruff o Jayanna Hill-Mrs. Mooney o Anaya Doane-Mrs. Lafferty

Second Grade: o Malachi McClune-Mrs. Kurtz o Alexander Jimenz-Rosales-Mrs. Swartz o JaVonna Mack-Mrs. Bolonski

Third Grade o Chloe Weiss-Mrs. Groff o Devon Smith-Ms. Hahn o Makayla Smith-Mr. Koman

Fourth Grade o Johnasia Salata-Mr. Wagner/Mr. Cohen o Maggie DiPietro-Mrs. Schleicher/Ms. DeWald o William Levey-Mrs. Wampole

Over 80 parents and students took part in the annual Rupert Family Activity Night where they had the opportunity to participate in both athletic games and academic challenges. Sixteen members of the Rupert staff also attended and worked with parents and students. Over 500 students and staff took preventative measures to avoid being sick over the winter by receiving free flu shots from the Montgomery County Health Department.

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Rupert Elementary’s First Marking Period I’MPACT Award Winners were:

• Pre-K – Isabella Matthews

• Kindergarten – Jacob Heller

• First Grade – Na’sir Parker

• Second Grade – Philip Scambora

• Third Grade – Nek Castillo

• Fourth Grade – Abigail Eagle

Barth Principal Mr. Ryan Oxenford and teacher Sarah Paul conducted a fundraiser for the “Girls on the Run” program and challenged students to help raise money to support the program. The successful campaign raised $450.00 and as a reward Mr. Oxenford and Ms. Paul received pink Mohawks. Lincoln Principal Mrs. Calista Boyer challenged her students to read 1,000 books during the first marking period. Students exceeded the goal by reading 2,375 books and as a reward they attended an assembly where ten students were able to pour buckets of ice cold water over Mrs. Boyer’s head. Students and staff at Rupert Elementary School conducted a number of fund raising activities to support a former student who is undergoing treatment for cancer at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Events included a “silly sweater” contest, a “fancy dress day,” and Miss Jamie Fazekas’ third grade class “lemonade stand.”

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Back to school night a big success with hundreds in attendance.

Jaelyn Kennedy was recognized for her contribution to the Halloween Window Decorating Contest which helped to raise funds for the Halloween Parade. She was recognized with an Honorable Mention People’s Choice Award.

Fifth and sixth grade students took a reading challenge during the months of September, October, and November. Students were asked to do 800 hours of reading at home. Fifth grade students exceeded that challenge by reading 1,247 hours. Combined with sixth grade results, over 2,000 hours of reading at home was done. Their reward was a movie and popcorn event held at the middle school.

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HIGH SCHOOL Pottstown High School junior Shane Dugan was recently featured in a story detailing his journey to become an airplane pilot. In order to meet the weight requirements, Shane has lost over 40 pounds and has a goal to meet the physical requirements to enter the Air Force Academy. High School Cheerleading squad, along with Advisor Christina Weiss, showed their pride in Pottstown by helping to decorate windows in downtown Pottstown in preparation for the annual Halloween Parade. Over 50 PHS students joined students from The Hill School and Montgomery County Community College, along with members of the Borough of Pottstown workers, to participate in the second annual Pottstown CARES Day. Students and adults joined hands in helping to clean the streets of Pottstown and to provide services for senior citizens. Pottstown High School also hosted a blood donation drive which saw over 60 PHS students participate and collected 47 units of blood and Pottstown High School ranks 2nd in the total donations in a nine county area. All of the day’s efforts made a difference and gave us another reason to say “Proud to be from Pottstown.”

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2014 Homecoming Court: Members of the court were from left to right: Jenn Remick, Yearbook; Randy Mercado,

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA); Eliana Arroyo-Dech, National Honor Society; Maverick Somich, National Honor Society; Jenna Endy, KEY Club; Gary Wise, KEY Club (stand-in Justin Beasley); Brigid Benfield, Student Government; James Wood Jr., Student

Government; Tori Gery, Trojans 4 a Cure; and Danny Tucker, Trojans 4 a Cure.

2014 Queen Eliana Arroyo-Dech 2014 Queen and King and 2013 Queen Megan Remick Eliana Arroyo-Dech and Gary Wise

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Emanuel Wilkerson and Denkera Chestnut take the

oath of office as student representatives to the

Pottstown School Board.

Thank you to the Pottstown High School cheerleading squad for providing assistance at the elementary school fall festival days. In addition to helping run all the activities at the various schools, the girls also got into the mood of the season by dressing up. Thank you to the 40 ROTC cadets, under the leadership of Col. Jake Porter and Master Sgt. Alex Bolar, for providing support to the annual Pottstown Pet Fair. Cadets performed essential support activities of setup for the event which saw several thousand people participate in the annual Pottstown event.

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Master Sgt. Alex Bolar accompanied the Jr. Air Force ROTC Color Guard to present the colors at the Elks Club as part of their Veteran’s Day ceremonies. Jr. Air Force ROTC Cadets give a helping hand to set up the Book Fair at Barth Elementary School. The Jr. Air Force ROTC unit PA951 was evaluated by Retired Chief Mst. Sgt. Richardson, Regional Director of 150 ROTC units throughout the eastern United States. The unit as a whole received Distinguished Honors. Recognized as Top Performers were Cadet Mst. Sgt. Zikia Paschall and Cadet Chief Mst. Sgt. Josh Stasik.

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Members of the Engineering Related Technology class, along with their teacher Mr. Andrew Bachman, toured the National Aerospace Teaching and Research Center in Southampton, PA. Students toured the high altitude chamber and witnessed a flight simulation of an F-15 fighter jet plane.

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THANK YOU TO OUR FRIENDS

Thank you to the Pottstown Rotary for providing each fourth grade student their own personal copy of Webster’s Dictionary. Members of the Rotary distributed over 300 dictionaries to our students and provided them with a useful learning tool.

Thank you to the Exelon Limerick Generating Plant for their donation of 190 winter coats to students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. This kind donation will help keep our students warm during the cold winter months.

Thank you to First Presbyterian Church for their donation to the Foundation for Pottstown Education to support musical instruments for needy students and the Early College Program.

Thank you to Pottstown Memorial Medical Center for their donation of back to school supplies to Franklin Elementary School.

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Thank you to Dr. Barb Minzenberg, Deputy Director of OCDEL, of the Early Childhood

Education Community Innovation Zone for presenting a grant to the Pottstown team

Thank you to our friends at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center for their donation of school supplies to the Franklin Elementary School second grade students in Mrs. Hallman’s and Mrs. Cohen’s classes. A special thank you to Marian Lippert and Elizabeth Soupik for organizing the program.

Thank you to Santander Bank Foundation for their financial support of our PEAK Program.

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POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT ALUMNI HONOR ROLL

The Pottstown School District inducted its 29th addition of outstanding alumni into the Alumni Honor Roll. This year's recipients included:

Phyllis Sell Salem – Class of 1948 – Phyllis is the only graduate of the American University of Beirut to serve abroad in a

time of war and to serve the U.S. Government and Lebanese Government during its moment of crisis with great distinction. She held high diplomatic, national, and service roles and was honored formally by the government of the United States and the government of Lebanon where she taught, raised a family, and made a huge difference in Arab/American relations. Few Americans have had this opportunity and this privilege. She believed in the diversity of cultures and in the progress of humanity through the interaction of cultures. To her, every culture has its intrinsic values and its specific contributions. She admired the distinctiveness in each culture for the beauty and joy it added to our lives. She believed that in searching for the understanding of others guaranteed personal freedom and human dignity.

James E. Rodgers – Class of 1953 – Chief Rodgers received an associate degree in administration of justice and community service from Penn State University in 1975 and a Bachelor of Science degree in administration of justice in 1981. He had 27 years of experience in the field of law enforcement. He served on the Pottstown Police Department as sergeant, captain of police, and ultimately chief of police. As chief, he instituted a Crisis Intervention Service, a Crime Prevention Unit, and a Police Award Program. He was instrumental in the development of a cooperative instructional program between the police department and local school districts. Chief Rodgers also created an honor guard within the Pottstown Police Department to represent the Borough of Pottstown. He is credited with updating and utilizing the latest computer technology and police communications system of its time. Chief Rodgers has been the recipient of numerous community and law enforcement awards.

David G. Garner – Class of 1976 – In high school, Dave was a member of the cross country team helping to lead the team to three straight league championships and was on the wrestling team, editor of the yearbook, and participated in the school musicals. He graduated from Ursinus College in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and European history. He also helped lead his college cross country team to a championship and twice qualified to participate in the National Championships. In 1984, he graduated from Dickinson School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. Dave served in the United States Marine Corps from 1984 to 1991 achieving the rank of captain. When he returned to Pottstown, he worked for various law firms before opening his own practice. Mr. Garner is involved in a number of community organizations including the Tri County Chamber of Commerce, Co-Chairman of the Regional Planning Committee, Board of Directors of Creative Health Services, President of the Church Council of St. James Lutheran Church, Board of Directors and President of the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities, the American Business Club, the Advisory Committee of Manatawny Manor, Secretary of Mosaic Community Landtrust, and Past President of Pottstown Borough Council.

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Mark Pennypacker, Sr. – Class of 1978 – While attending Pottstown High School, Mark was a member of the football

and tennis teams, served on Student Government, and the yearbook staff. He also sang in the chorus and held the lead role in both the junior and senior class plays. He graduated from West Chester State College with a B.A. in philosophy and sociology. In 1982, he moved to Virginia and attended Virginia Theological Seminary. He served as a chaplain at Spring Grove Psychiatric Hospital, Johns Hopkins University Hospital, and Baltimore City Hospital. He graduated with a Master of Divinity in 1986 and began serving as chaplain at St. Elizabeth Psychiatric Hospital in Washington, D.C. In 1987, he began his teaching and coaching career. He has coached football, soccer, tennis, and swimming. He currently teaches biology and earth science. In 2004, he earned a Master of Education Administration degree from Shenandoah University and in 2010 a master’s degree in Geosciences from Mississippi State. For over ten years, he has participated in the People To People Student Ambassadors Program which has given him the opportunity to coach soccer in Brazil and Europe. He has taken students around the world and traveled to China, Australia, and New Zealand. Mark has also had the opportunity to contribute to his community by serving in the Boy Scouts organization, the United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley, and the American Red Cross. He has worked with the Lions Club International and served as President and Vice District Governor.

The 37th Annual Tri County Area Chapter of the Pennsylvania

Sports Hall of Fame recently honored:

Crystal Gibbs – A 2 sport star at Pottstown High School, Gibbs earned many awards. She was All-ChesMont in both basketball and field hockey. She led her team to a ChesMont championship in basketball, and also a District I championship. She scored over 1,000 points during her career. She went to Temple on a scholarship to play field hockey. As a freshman, her team went to the NCAA National semi-finals. She is 7th on the all-time list for goals scored at Temple. She once scored 4 goals in 1 game. She is currently a very well respected basketball referee and field hockey umpire, officiating many district and league championship games.

Regina “Gina” Oliver – Oliver was a star at PHS in lacrosse. She scored over 100 goals while playing for the Trojans. She earned a scholarship to Ohio State to play lacrosse. She won 4 letters at OSU and earned All-American honors 3 times. She is the career leader in ground balls (236), and caused turnovers (201). She is 2nd in draws (121) and 3rd all-time in career points with 166 (125 goals/41 assists). She played on many National Teams, and has competed all over the world, being named to the Top 12 players in the world in 2009. After graduation she turned to her passion – coaching. She has coached at Duquesne University, Ohio State, and the University of Cincinnati.

Rian “Goo” Wallace – Pottstown High School football star, Wallace is the all-time leading tackler with 370. Scored 34 career TDs. Played in the Montgomery County All-Star Game, and the Big 33 Game. 2001 Mercury Player of the Year, PAC-10 Player of the Year, PCTV Player of the Year. Three year starter and captain his senior year for the Trojans. Played at Temple for 4 years. 1st Team All Big East, 6th leading tackler in Big East, and named to several All American Teams. Inducted into Temple’s “Ring of Honor” and the Ricketts Community Center Hall of Fame. Played professionally for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins. Won a Super Bowl Ring with the Steelers.

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FALLEN TROJANS The Pottstown School District is proud of the members of its Trojan family

and will honor its deceased alumni by recognizing them and their accomplishments in our "Fallen Trojans" section. Anyone wishing to have

alumni recognized should provide appropriate information to: John J. Armato, Director of Community Relations,

230 Beech Street, Pottstown PA 19464 or email [email protected]. Olga (Chomnuk) High - Class of 1944 - wife of the late Samuel A. High. Born in

Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Warfolom and Anna (Motyl) Chomnuk. She was an active member of Coventry Church of the Brethren, where she was a member of the Senior Choir. Mrs. High worked for the First Federal Savings and Loan for 10 years, then retired after 27 years with Sears Roebuck. She was a Cub Scouts Den Mother for Pack 27, and was one of the founders of the South End Reunion in Pottstown. She was a Chester County Republican Committeewoman, a member of the Coventry Garden Club, and also an avid baker, cook, and artist.

Glenda J. Whitehurst Satterwhite - Class of 1977 – Glenda was the wife of Jeffrey S. Satterwhite. Born November 20, 1959 in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of Marvin A. Whitehurst Sr. and Berwindale J. Glenn Whitehurst. While in school she ran track and was the featured twirler. Glenda was employed by Ford Electronics in Lansdale, PA and John Middleton Co. in Limerick, PA. She had a bubbly personality that radiated throughout her life and her serious illness and was so uplifting to all that witnessed the fight for her life.

Delores B. (Burdan) Price - Class of 1950 - She was born on July 9, 1931 in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Oliver R. Burdan and Ida May Lester. At the age of 12, Delores moved to Pottstown. After high school, she enrolled in nursing school at Pottstown Hospital School of Nursing and became one of the first African American nursing students to enroll and graduate with her registered nursing degree in March 1956. After being employed as a RN with the Pottstown Hospital for several years, she left Pottstown Hospital to become an RN at Pennhurst State Hospital. She became an employee of the State of Pennsylvania as a Supervisor with the Medical Review Team until her retirement. Delores married Donald J. Price Sr. they were happily married for 56 years. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Pottstown, Pa. She was a member of the mass choir and the women's missionary society.

Bruce Fegley Sr. - Class of 1938 – Bruce was the widower of Phyllis K. Fegley. Born in Birdsboro on May 21, 1920 and raised in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Mahlon and Sarah (Feiring) Fegley. He was the operator of Bruce Fegley's Esso Service Center (formerly Buckwalter & Shaw), High and Adams Street, in Pottstown. During the 1973-74 oil crisis, he rationed gas to his customers but always made sure the local doctors and the Goodwill Ambulance had all the gas they needed. After selling his service station he worked at Hatfield & Shaner, Pottstown for several years before retiring. He was a member of St John’s UCC, Price St., in Pottstown for many years. Bruce was a proud veteran and served on the destroyer escort USS Jordan (DE-204) from its commissioning until the end of World War II. He was a Yeoman first class.

Elmer P. Panoc - Class of 1947 - He was the husband of Lois (Golie) Panoc. Born in Pottstown he was the son of John and Barbara (Pollick) Panoc. Elmer was employed as a mechanical draftsman for A.P. DeSanno Co. and Coleman Industries. He was a US Army veteran and was a 50-year member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Pottstown Elks Lodge.

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John Abraham Wanger, Jr. - Class of 1938 - He was the husband of the late

June (Trayer) Wanger. Born in East Stroudsburg, PA, he was a son of the late John A. Wanger, Sr. and Mary E. (Saylor) Wanger. He worked as a supervisor for the Spring City Knitting Company for 36 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Pottstown, the Stichter Lodge 254 F. & A.M.; Reading Consistory and Rajah Temple Shrine.

David Anthony Tyler II - Class of 2010 - Born May 6, 1991 in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of Kisha and David Tyler Sr. After graduation he attended Shippensburg University. From pee wee to high school and as a freshman in college, he was an outstanding running back. He had a passion for landscaping and as a landscaper for Cornerstone Landscaping of Phoenixville, until his death, he was able to bring his passion to life.

Thelma Doris (Weikel) Smith - Class of 1938 – Thelma was the widow of John Walter

Smith, of Lewes, Delaware. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Howard Jewel Weikel and Doris Elizabeth (Ziegler) Weikel. She attended Kutztown State College for Art. Thelma, along with her husband, was the founder of the Rt. 73 Drive In, in Gilbertsville for over 20 years. She loved arts and crafts, Bingo and collecting sea shells. Thelma was at one time very active in the Boyertown American Legion, Earl Township Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and the Gilbertsville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.

David D. Fritz - Class of 1969 - Born in Pottstown, PA, he was a son of the late Forrest and Nora (Dotterer) Fritz. He was employed by Verizon Communications for 34 years, working in logistics and customer service. After retiring from Verizon, he worked for Kutz Builders for the past 10 years. Dave was an active member of the Rotary Club of Pottstown. He also had several hobbies. He enjoyed attending the annual Experimental Aviation Association Fly-In in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, while visiting family. He loved boating and helped countless friends and family members learn to water-ski. He was also previously involved with the National Ski Patrol.

Peter Kuspis - Class of 1944 - Peter was a beloved father and cherished grandfather. His childhood and early adulthood were spent in Pottstown, where he met and courted the love of his life Dorothy (Groff) Kuspis. He served with distinction in WWII. His professional life was dedicated to flying, working as a Captain for both Capitol Airlines and United Airlines.

Barry L. Rowe - Class of 1958 - He was the son of the late Gerald Stahl and Irene (Hoagie) Stahl. He served in the U.S. Air Force National Guard from 1963-1969. Mr. Rowe was a printer and worked for the Pottstown Mercury and the Times Herald in Norristown, PA, from where he retired after over 40 years. He was a member of the Stichter Lodge #254 F. & A.M., Pottstown, PA and was active with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Barry enjoyed boating on the Chesapeake Bay and in Pennsylvania, fishing, archery hunting and working on, restoring and collecting old cars, especially his Willys Jeep.

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Mildred "Mickie" Kylen Stamp - Class of 1940 - Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter

of the late William Schroeder and Mable (Johnson) Bachman. In August of 1949 she married the late Walter J. Kylen. Following his death she married Robert J. Stamp of Florence, SC in 1996. She went to Pottstown Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her degree as a registered nurse. Upon graduating from nursing school, she worked as a registered nurse at Emily Bissell Hospital, Wilmington, DE. Over the years, Mickie took many classes in art and was an avid painter. She was also a very talented organist. Mickie was very active in the Ocean View Presbyterian Church, Ocean View, DE where she served as an elder, and served on the Executive Committee of the Presbyterian Women of New Castle Presbytery. She also was a member of the choir and was a soloist at the church. She was also quite active in several clubs. She served as President of the Lord Baltimore Women's Club and served on the Executive Committee of Delaware State Federation of Women's Club. Mickie was a member of the Swedish American Society and served as one of the "Colonial Ladies" for the Delaware Tall Ship Days and other historical functions. She also volunteered many hours at the Chambersburg Hospital, Shippensburg Clothing Bank, and Meals on Wheels.

Shannon Rae Essick - Class of 1998 - Born in Pottstown, she is survived by her parents, Edward J. and Deborah Essick; four sisters, Nikki Harrington, Tanna Essick, Victoria Miller and Kristina Schlupp; two brothers, Derrick Miller and Jason Schlupp; grandmother, Bernadine Essick, and her beautiful daughter, River Song Essick-Rhoads.

Richard U. Borneman - Class of 1943 - Born in Sanatoga, PA, he was a son of the late Elmer S. and Irene (Urffer) Borneman, and his step mother Myra Borneman. He was employed as a truck driver with the former Bethlehem Steel Co. for 31 years and the Allentown Refrigeration Corp., Boyertown, retiring in 1991. He was a veteran of the Army Air Force during WWII. Mr. Borneman was a member of Saint Gabriel's Episcopal Church, Douglassville. He was a member of the Union Masonic Lodge #479, Birdsboro, the Amity Lions Club and the B & M Sportsman Club.

Mary Ann (Will) Rupert - Class of 1953 – Mary Ann was the widow of R. Bruce Rupert. Born in Pottstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Russell Will and the late Marian (Engle) Will. Mary was an executive secretary at the former Cates Ford, assistant manager at Famous Footwear, and worked for Dr. Freidberg, in Pottstown. She was a member of Zion's United Church of Christ, Pottstown. Mary was a member of the Pottstown Doe Club, was a good homemaker, wife and mother, and loved spending time in her flower gardens. She also volunteered at many local schools while her children were growing up.

Mae Wilhelm Souleyret - Class of 1945 - Born in Railroad, Pa, York County, Mae was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Askainen) Wilhelm. She grew up in Pottstown and attended the Pottstown Hospital School of Nursing. After nursing school, Mae served in the United States Air Force as a general duty nurse. She would then become a Federal Civil Servant in nursing, working in various VA Hospitals, including Coatesville and the former Valley Forge location.

Jay H. Neiffer - Class of 1964 - Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Harrison and Ruth (Whalen) Neiffer. He received a B.S. in Shop/Textile from California College in PA. He received a Masters Degree in Computer Education in 1992 from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. He was a member and advisor of TSA an Industrial Art Organization. Jay was proud to be an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed traveling both domestic and abroad. He worked for the Boyertown Area School District as a teacher in Home Maintenance/Shop.

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Jean M. Diffendal - Class of 1970 - Born in Philadelphia, Pa, Jean was the daughter of the

late James J. and Marie E. (nee Ginnis) Diffendal. She worked in customer service support for HIBU/Yellowbook for over 15 years, along with a secondary job as a cashier with Superfresh. Jean loved spending time with her family and is survived by six brothers, James (Judy), Wyomissing; Dennis, (Debbie), Ivyland; Richard (Sandy), Pottstown; Mark (Trish), Jenkintown; John, Honeybrook and David (Diana), Lititz; and one sister Marie, wife of the late Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown.

Keith R. Miller - Class of 1977 - Born in Reading, he was the son of Patricia L. (Anderson) Miller and the late Raymond J. Miller. Keith attended Grace Assembly of God in Spring City. He worked as a mortgage broker at Susquehanna Bank. Prior to that, he was a car salesman at the former Williams Pontiac in Boyertown. Keith was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed high school football, baseball and wrestling, as well as semi-pro football, and AAA softball. He was also an avid bowler.

Parke Frederic "Fred" Myers – Class of 1962 – Fred was 72, of Pottstown, husband of Phyllis A. Myers. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was a son of the late Parker Myers and the late Jane (Hahn) Myers. Fred worked for the Pottstown Mercury and also for the former Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. He was a lifetime member and volunteer fire fighter of North End Fire Company, loved spending summers in Pot Nets in Delaware. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren and grand puppies. Surviving besides his wife are two daughters Nancy J. wife of Randy Sellers, Pottstown; Jill I. Myers, Pottstown; two grandchildren Erin L. & Cole J. Sellers; and a niece Susan wife of Richard Tokonitz, Pottstown. He was predeceased by a brother Herbert Myers.

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FALLEN TROJAN STAFF

Martha Jane Williams, 93, was the wife of the late Robert E. Williams who died in 2009. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Elizabeth (Rudy) Hardinger. Martha was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Pottstown. She had worked as a Secretary for the Pottstown School District for over 40 years until she retired. Prior, Mrs. Williams had worked for Glidden of Reading. Martha enjoyed playing cards, crosswords and holidays with her family and loved to travel.

Randy Heffentrager, 50, was the husband of Gaylene Marie (Crabtree) and the father to son Ryan and daughter Cassy. Born in Ephrata, PA, he was the son of Richard V. and Bonnie R. (McGowan) Heffentrager. Randy was a computer technician for 12 years in the IT Department of the Pottstown School District. He was a member of Exeter Bible Church.

Melissa (Thompson) Scaltrito – Class of 1977 – Born Melissa (Missy) Mae Thompson May 5, 1959 in Pottstown to Carroll E Thompson and Marilyn J (Focht) Thompson both deceased. Melissa graduated from The Allentown School of Nursing in 1984. Melissa was as a nurse at Allentown Hospital starting in 1984, Paoli Hospital in 1990, and ManorCare Health Services. She worked as a nurse in the Pottsgrove, Boyertown, and Pottstown school districts including the past five years as part time School Nurse at Rupert Elementary School. Having a passion for helping young children, Melissa began working part time this past year at the Warwick Child Care Centers.

Rev. Daniel H. Gerber, Sr. - Class of 1954 – He taught vo-tech in the Pottstown School District, 1966-1971, where he also coached football, basketball, and track. He was the husband of Joyce A. (Rhoads) Gerber, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Pastor Dan was born in Tamanend, PA, to the late Edgar G. Gerber and Margaret M. (Hess) Gerber. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from United Wesleyan College in Allentown, PA. Pastor Dan was formerly a foreman at the Stanley G. Flagg Co in Pottstown, the Jerry Fegley Machine Shop in Pottstown and Gallo Machine in Gilbertsville, PA. While at Fegley's, he entered the pastorate of the Wesleyan Christian Church, Pottstown. He also served as Chaplain of the Ringing Hills Fire Company and as executive secretary of Seyfert Camp Grounds, Gibraltar, PA. From 1989 to 2002 he was a joint owner of The Gerber's Cup Family Restaurant, "The Cup" in Pottstown. Rev. Gerber enjoyed giving of his time, talent and treasure to help others. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting, and in earlier years bowling.

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Joseph J. Jones - husband of the late Sophie (Racis) Jones and Ann "Nancy" (Chomnuk)

Jones, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 1 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Esther A. (Maza) Jones. Joseph graduated from Nanticoke High School, followed by an enlistment in the Navy, serving during European Occupation and the Korean War on the USS Tarawa. He attended Bloomsburg State University where he was a member of Gamma Theta Upsilon fraternity and graduated in 1957 with a bachelor's degree in teaching. He also attended Kutztown University earning a master's degree in 1960. He was employed as a history and geography teacher, coach and assistant athletic director in the Pottstown School district for 30 plus years. He enjoyed Pottstown sports, attending many events before and after retirement. He was also a football scout for Penn State for 15 plus years, concentrating on the Northeast. Joe was a member of the Pottstown Polkateer dance club, enjoyed traveling to the beach with family and, later in life, traveling the world. He was highly involved in Pottstown politics and attended many events in support of the Mayor, late Ann "Nancy" Jones. He portrayed John Potts at many of the Pottstown events. He also enjoyed golfing with faculty friends before and after retirement.

ALUMNI

• Forrest Ginder – Class of 1932 – Was recently honored by the Pottsgrove School District for being one of the founding fathers of their school system. At 99 years old, Forrest still shows his commitment to community service by being actively involved with class reunions and civic responsibilities. He is one of the reasons we say, “Proud to be from Pottstown.”

• Dartel McRae – Class of 2003 – Dartel is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with degrees in political science and philosophy. Currently he is an actor/writer in New York City having performed in a number of small theater productions. He was one of the stars in a short film which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. His television experience includes appearances on the Discovery channel, Boardwalk Empire, and “The Black Box,” which premiered on NBC.

• Seth Pihanich – Class of 2008 - Seth is a 2012 graduate of Edinboro University with a dual degree in sports administration and recreation administration. He also obtained a minor in speech and communication. His first venture into the work world was as box office manager with the Erie SeaWolves minor league baseball team. He then relocated to North Carolina and became a qualified park ranger and serves in the U.S. Parks Service.

• Candace Benson - Class of 2010 – Candace was one of two finalists in the nationally televised BET Sunday Best Gospel Singing Contest. She survived nine rounds of weekly competition on national television and helped to put Pottstown on the map. Candace is presently a music major at Montgomery County Community College and the Director of Music at Bethel AME Church in West Chester. She, along with our other alumni, gives us reason to say “Proud to be from Pottstown.” Congratulations to Candace Benson, - watch her sing by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCyrp_mmQiU#t=12

• Jacob Slick – Class of 2010 – Jacob is attending Hartwick College and is a member of the football team. As an offensive lineman, he helped pave the way for Hartwick’s running back to gain over 331 yards on 51 carries in a game against Morrisville State.

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• Courtney McKain – Class of 2010 – She is a recent graduate of Hofstra University. She spent her summer working for the minor league baseball team The Reading Fightin Phils in marketing and sales. She is currently employed by QVC managing audio and graphics for their live television shows. Courtney is also assisting in the production of a short film exploring the challenges of a teenage girl who has recently had her parents pass away. For more information about the film click below: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/finding-home-hofstra-thesis-film

• Kasey Mock – Class of 2010 – A recent graduate of Syracuse University was an All-American lacrosse player and recently was named Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach at George Washington University.

• Jeffrey Endy – Class of 2011 – Jeffrey is attending Ursinus College and as a member of the football team he helped lead them to a victory over The College of New Jersey.

• Rashaad Lighty – Class of 2012 – Rashaad is a junior member of the Delaware Valley College football team and helped lead his team to an opening season victory over Mont Clair State.

• Sage Reinhart – Class of 2013 – Sage is a member of the Moravian football team and helped lead his team to an opening season victory over Kings College.

• Jake Wunderlich – Class of 2014 – Jake is a freshmen member of the marching band at Kutztown University

• Chad Repko – Class of 1995 and Stephen Kent – Class of 1997 – Poet Chad Repko and Artist Stephen Kent recently had their work published in the Thought Notebook Literary and Visual Arts Journal.

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Pottstown School District Policy Committee Minutes

February 5, 2015

Attendees: Chairperson Mrs. Kimberly Stilwell, Ms. Katina Bearden, Mr. Ron Williams, and Mr. Stephen Rodriguez 1. POLICIES TO CONSIDER FOR FEBRUARY 23RD BOARD MEETING:

137: HOME EDUCATION PROGRAMS Mr. Rodriguez explained the way that homeschooling families are evaluated by the school district. The committee recommends this policy for approval to the full board at the next meeting.

228: STUDENT GOVERNMENT The committee discussed the policy and noted that high school student government has been a functional organization for many years, and that the principal has the ability to intervene in the student government organization if necessary. The committee recommends this policy for approval to the full board at the next meeting.

710: USE OF FACILITIES BY STAFF This policy was reviewed, simplified, and edited. There were minimal changes made from the last time the policy was presented to the committee. Ms. Bearden asked how the Business Manager assesses fees. Mr. Williams and Mr. Rodriguez explained the fee rate. The committee recommends this policy for approval to the full board at the next meeting.

828: FRAUD Mr. Rodriguez explained that Policy 828 advises what to do if someone is caught stealing or being fraudulent. Mr. Rodriguez said that this policy follows law guidelines and common sense. Questions were asked and answered about the chain of command if the superintendent is involved in fraud. Mr. Williams explained how the process works. As a result, the committee decided to make a change to the wording of the policy to add Business Manager and board president on page 3 under Confidentiality paragraph 1. The changes will be made and the committee recommends this policy for approval to the full board at the next meeting.

904: PUBLIC ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL EVENTS The committee reviewed the policy and stated that Policy 904 covers more than attendance. The committee recommends this policy for approval to the full board at the next meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM

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Curriculum & Technology Committee Minutes February 5, 2015

Attendees: Ms. Mary-Beth Bacallao, Ms. Katina Bearden, Mrs. Kimberly Stilwell, Mrs. Polly Weand, Mr. Thomas Hylton, Mrs. Gail Cooper, Mrs. Jen Winterbottom, Mr. Matt Boyer, Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Mr. Patrick Connors, Mrs. Taffy Wolfe, Mrs. Laurie Kolka, Dr. Sparagana, and interested citizens. Geo Dome at the PMS Auditorium Mrs. Winterbottom gave the committee members a tour of the Geo Dome. Building Plans for PMS & PHS Dr. Hartmann gave a presentation on the high school goals and plans. He received the scores back from AP and five students received recognition because of their scores. Student Ben Habekost received a scholarship to Valley Forge Military Academy. Dr Hartmann addressed issues in the comprehensive plan and school profile. He talked about the high school vision and expectations. He stressed three major concerns: Algebra & Biology Keystone scores, the increase in the ESL population, and AP performance and enrollment decline. He also mentioned the graduation rate. Dr. Hartmann shared a long list of areas of improvement in the School Performance Profile.

Dr. Hartmann laid out the action plan to address these items. The Comprehension Plan action plan utilizes CDT’s, SLO’s re-post-tests, data analysis time and GLM’s. For the School Performance Profile, the action plan also utilizes CDT’s, course stratification and co-teaching as an intervention tool. Mr. Boyer gave a presentation on the 5th and 6th grade goals and plans. Mr. Boyer outlined five concerns:

PSSA performance by special education students has not kept pace with the annually increasing thresholds mandated by the state

A consistent “dip” is seen in 6th grade PSSA scores Some Advanced and Proficient students across grades did not achieve one year of growth Projections reveled by PVAAS show a concern for a high volume of students who may

not achieve at the expected rate Need to improve DIBELS re-tell/comprehension scores in grades 5th and 6th

Mr. Boyer talked about the mission statement and the pillars of character which is a school wide positive behavior plan. He presented the action plan for the five concerns. The action plan includes use of intervention, small group instruction, pull –out, PODS, flexed math instruction, and CDT testing. Mrs. Weand asked about the amount of transient students. Dr. Sparagana stated that the old data was roughly 28% in and out of district with a building rate of 75%. Mr. Boyer talked about items that have created a better environment in the classroom: movement in the classroom, brain energizers, and brain breaks. He talked about the core students and his plan for them to stay reading on grade level. The 21st Century After- School Program was discussed and committee members agreed that more students should take advantage of this program.

Mrs. Cooper gave a presentation on the 7th and 8th grade goals and plans. Areas of concern are the same as the 5th and 6th grade. Mrs. Cooper laid out the action plan to address these concerns. They are as follows: inclusion, targeted small group instruction, utilizing 21st Century program, off campus opportunities, co teaching, screen in- coming students, using PSSA items, extra Math periods, benchmark testing, and CDT’s. She outlined plans for building wide enhancements designed to increase student achievement. Mrs. Cooper would like to see more presentations by colleagues during faculty meetings to share expertise and utilization of the school wide discipline plan to aid in student achievement. Co-Curricular Update Mr. Connors gave a winter sports update. He congratulated the girls’ basketball team on their league win. He reported that Brian Quill scored his 1000th point. Mr. Connors shared starting a committee of coaches and administrators to improve PSD’s participation rates, competitiveness and cultural improvement. He stressed support from school, parents, community and media. He told the committee that Norristown has applied to join the PAC-10 which will aid in league expansion and competitiveness. One other school, Upper Merion, wants to join as well. Mr. Connors also made the committee aware of a referee, Bill Holloway, who has donated his paycheck to Save the Lights fundraiser. He talked about PSD’s partnership with the Rothman Group. He thinks that rivalry between schools promoted by the Rothman Cup would cultivate a positive school spirit. Technology Update Mrs. Wolfe reported on projects completed and in progress.

Add classroom phones for Franklin, Lincoln & Rupert – Address issue with speaker/intercom responses (In Progress) Installed phones in Franklin

Transition from CSIU to SunGard (completed) except for Special Education because of some issues

Migration of website (in Progress) - Mrs. Wolfe received training on the system and said the new system is good for the district. Mrs. Wolfe stated that all files will be archived. Mr. Hylton expressed his concern about data misplacement. Mrs. Wolfe assured him that only items that are current (2012 and forward), Demographics, and the Board section will be “live”. The items that are archived will be there for the future.

Replacement IT Technician – Start Date: December 15, 2014 (completed) Mrs. Wolfe expressed her approval of the new technician.

PATI (Pennsylvania Technology Inventory) Department of Education Surveys (completed) - Mrs. Wolfe does one for the district and one to each of the buildings.

PIMS Submissions (In Progress) Mrs. Wolfe explained that PATI gets submitted to PIMS

2015-2016 Professional Development Early Dismissals Mrs. Kolka spoke on the Calendar Curriculum adoption cycle. This year is PSD’s Science Adoption. Next year is the STEAM adoption year. Since STEAM focuses on several different subject areas, Central Staff wants to implement a 2 hour early dismissal schedule every other month for teacher’s collaboration time.

Literacy Design Collaborative Professional Development Mrs. Kolka says that teachers may feel anxiety because changes made have been made to common core. She went on to explain that to get a good score students have to use text based evidence or text dependent analysis. To address this concern, Mrs. Kolka said the district will be offering professional development sessions over the summer to instruct teachers in this area. She explained that teachers who take advantage of the summer session will be eligible to skip the first day back for teachers (1st In Service day). Review of Feb 6, 2015 Professional Development Schedule Mrs. Kolka reviewed the schedule of teachers and staff and what can be expected. Round table Ms. Bearden said that principals gave good information. Mrs. Stilwell enjoyed the Geo Dome. Mrs. Weand stated that she thinks the Board showed the principals their support. She suggested putting a policy in place for testing day delay. Mrs. Bacallao recommends the Board hear from the principals more often. Dr Sparagana received an email inviting him to bring a team to a national early education event in Chicago. He will be attending along with Mary Rieck and Laurie Kolka. Meeting adjourned at 9: 28 p.m.

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