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A Report

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2010-2011

No. 14 November 12, 2010

A. WHEA Meeting – Attachment 1 is the agendas from meeting that was held with the leadership of the Woodland Hills Education Association. We had a congenial meeting and a frank discussion regarding the tax burden that the homeowners of this District bear. I asked that they seriously consider giving our taxpayers some respite. They were very open to the discussion and expressed concern about the tax burden.

B. Early Childhood Superintendents’ Meeting – Attachment 2 is the agenda for the first meeting of the Early Childhood Superintendents’ group. We had a good discussion on Pre-K education and its importance as we strive towards excellence.

C. Closing of Jr. High School Pool– Attachment 3 is an explanation from John Besseck for the closing of the pool at the Junior High School.

D. Distinguished Educator Meetings – Our Distinguished Educators, Drs. Elaine Brown and Fred Smeigh, met this week with the principals at Dickson Elementary, Fairless Elementary, and the Senior High School. Attachment 4, Attachment 5, and Attachment 6 are the Agenda/Minutes from those meetings respectively.

Our Distinguished Educators have been particularly helpful in their observations and suggestions. They are two extremely talented educators and they are contributing substantially to the improvement of academics in our District.

E. Final Expenditure Reports (FERs) – Dr. Robins completed and submitted to PDE the final expenditure reports (FERs) for the following grants:

Attachment 7 – 2009-2010 Dual Enrollment, College Now Program ($80,713) Attachment 8 – 2009-2010 dual Enrollment, BCMC ($55,723)

F. Department Updates – the following Department Reports are included in this Update:

Attachment 9 – Business Office Attachment 10 – Communications Attachment 11 – Curriculum Attachment 12 – Facilities Attachment 13 – Special Education Attachment 14 – Technology Attachment 15 – Transportation/Food Service

G. Building Highlights – The following highlights have been submitted by building principals:

Attachment 16 – Dickson Elementary Attachment 17– Edgewood Elementary Attachment 18 – Fairless Elementary Attachment 19 – Shaffer Elementary Attachment 20 – Wilkins Elementary Attachment 21 – High School

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Information Update – November 12, 2010

H. Upcoming Meetings/Activities – The following meetings/activities are on the calendar:

WH Foundation Distribution – November 13th at 9 AM, Rankin School Legislative Board Meeting – November 17th at 7:30 PM, Board Room Building Bridges for Excellence Community Meeting – November 18th at 6:00 PM,

Union Baptist Church, Swissvale

DICKSON ELEMENTARY

Meeting Notes

Thursday, November 9, 2010

Present: Lyndsey Love and Elaine Brown

Weekly Staff Meeting- Dr. Brown attended the building weekly staff meeting this morning.

Staff participated in a Math and Science Partnership activity and was given information on the

“enemies of learning” per Charles Feltman’s Insight Coaching.

Weekly Walkthroughs- Six walk-throughs were conducted by Ms. Love and Dr. Brown; we

debriefed comparing our notes as we checked for (SAMME) scaffolding, active engagement,

modeling, metacognition, explicit instruction, formative assessment, and higher level thinking

skills (Bloom). Principals will continue daily walk-throughs to compile more data so a clearer

picture of need is developed for analysis of professional development.

General Discussion:

Networking with other principals for more good ideas

Bloom’s revised taxonomy verbs in lesson plans; a different format was emailed to the

principals for consideration

Compiled by: Elaine M. Brown

Attachment 4

FAIRLESS ELEMENTARY

Meeting Notes

Monday, November 8, 2010

Present: Jean Livingston, Kelly Berthold, and Elaine Brown

Weekly Walkthroughs- Five walk-throughs were conducted by Principals and Dr. Brown; we

debriefed comparing our notes as we checked for (SAMME) scaffolding, active engagement,

modeling, metacognition, explicit instruction, formative assessment, and higher level thinking

skills (Bloom).

Principals began developing binders which includes a SAMME checklist for each teacher so that

they will be able to conduct data driven conversations with teachers relative to each teacher’s

instructional skills and where teachers may need improvement plans. Principals will also be able

to display and analyze grade level competencies to determine where building wide professional

development is needed.

Principals will continue daily walk-throughs compiling more data so a clearer picture of need is

developed for analysis of professional development. We will choose strategies to be used by staff

to improve student achievement. Principals also will be able to update their Getting Results data

at the conclusion of this school year and the DE will submit a working plan to PDE based on this

choice.

General Discussion:

Documenting recommendations made to teachers

Networking with other principals for more good strategies

Bloom’s Revised Taxanomy; a different format was emailed to the principals for

consideration and possible requirement in lesson plans so that teachers recognize and

plan for higher thinking skills in their lessons

Compiled by: Elaine M. Brown

Attachment 5

WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

Meeting Notes

November 11, 2010

Present: Daniel Stevens, Licia Lentz, Marlo Robinson, Kevin Murray, Fred Smeigh

Research on Effective Low- Income High Schools

Dr. Smeigh presented a power –point that dealt with the practices and characteristics of high

schools, based on research, that are effective at improving the academic performance of

previously low-achieving students. The presentation and discussion centered on instruction,

rigorous academic core, leadership, and positive school environment. Mr. Stevens indicated that

he would like to share the power-point with the faculty.

Active Engagement – Formative Assessment – Scaffolding

The high school administration decided to concentrate on active engagement, formative

assessment, scaffolding, and reading in the content area. Dr. Smeigh passed out a draft of

activities that could be used to implement active engagement, formative assessment, and

scaffolding. We will discuss the utilization and implementation of these strategies at future

meeting. We also discussed the videos of teachers implementing many of these strategies

available on the PDE website.

Prepared by Frederick Smeigh

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Business Office Activity Week Of November 8, 2010

The following activities were conducted this week in the Business Office

Accounts Payable Processing for the following funds --

o General

o Athletics

o Capital Reserve

1011 Year End Projections in Process

o 1011 Forecast (Salary Non-grants completed)

Department/School Budget Received (Due Nov 19, 2010)

o Fairless

o Wilkins

o Music

o Asst. Superintendent

o Academy

Budget Work

Enrollment Analysis – 5 year trend

Total Student Enrollment

Change in Enrollment

2006-07 5156 2007-08 4834 -6.25%

2008-09 4341 -10.20%

2009-10 4320 -0.48%

2010-11 3980 -7.87%

5 Yr. Change

-22.81%

Note: Data reported as end of October

Purchase Order Processing of Requisitions

Deposits

Benefits Processing

o Health Insurance

o Life Insurance

o Reconciliation of Premium Assistance and Health Insurance co-Pays

o 3 Workers Comp Claims

Attachment 9

WHESP Contract Salary Calculations (in process)

WHAA Agreement – in progress

November Board Tab updates completed

Real Estate Sales vs. Assessment Review

Reconciliations

o Food Service

o General Fund

o PSDLAF, PLGIT

o Capital Reserve

New Employee Training

Payroll Processing for November 25, 2010 payroll

Financial Reporting

o Grant Report

o MD&A in Process and Notes

o 0910 Expenditures for ED 101_102

WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATION EMPLOYER AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE

ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, OR HANDICAP IN ITS ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, OR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AS REQUIRED BY TITLE VI, TITLE IX, AND SECTION 504

MARIA MCCOOL, Communications Director

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

2430 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 412-731-1300

November 12, 2010 Communications Weekly Update

DISTRICT PROMOTION AND MARKETING

Media Coverage:

See news clippings in board packet.

Handled media queries (total of 19 calls) beginning at 7:25am, on Friday,

November 5, and continuing all day regarding fatal van accident. All three TV

stations and daily newspapers covered the accident. (see packet clippings) Made

calls to all board members to inform them of accident and steps taken to address

the situation.

Arranged media coverage of D.A. Zappala’s announcement at Safety Forum

meeting on Tuesday, November 9, regarding WHSD being chosen as pilot for

new GPS tracking of sex offenders. All three TV stations and Tribune Review

provided coverage of announcement on their noon, evening and next morning

news reports and article in next day’s Tribune Review. (see packet clippings)

School District profile included in Sunday’s ( 11-7-10) Post Gazette Real Estate

Section in stories on new construction developments in Swissvale.

Monthly Videos:

Finished writing script for “Schools Tour” Video; work continues on editing.

IN WOODLAND HILLS Publication:

Submitted last few photos needed to complete submissions. Magazine’s graphic

department laying out first proof. Their mailing deadline target date is December

3, 2010.

Attachment 10



District Events:

Publicized and attended Shaffer Idol production at WHHS on Wednesday,

November 10.

Promoted Veterans’ Day program at Shaffer that was attended by Senator Jay

Costa.

Publicized Second Round Game for WPIAL Championship and ticket sales.

Making preparations for Shaffer Wolverine Spirit Awards recognition at next

week’s legislative meeting and display of student art.

Publicizing search for parent, staff and community volunteers to participate on

Strategic Planning committees.

Woodland Hills Foundation:

Publicized Monthly Supplies Distribution to District.

OPEN RECORDS OFFICE

Completed and mailed final response to Simon Campbell denying Right to Know

request for contact information for District “fair share fee payers currently

employed by District.”

Continuing to work with legal counsel on another Right to Know request for

District retirees’ names and home addresses.

PUBLIC INFORMATION

External Communications:

Updated Newsline, Twitter, website News Page and District Calendar events.

Sent out news release on GPS tracking pilot program to begin in November.



Posted Superintendent’s Weekly Report to Board on website.

No Concerns Hotline emails or phone questions this week.

Internal Communications:

Communicated Employee Ticket Information for Phantom of the Opera tickets.

Met with other members of the Act 93 Committee to prepare for new agreement

talks.

COMMUNITY LIAISON

Attended Rotary Pancake Breakfast at WHHS on Sunday, November 7. Arranged

to have OASIS Tutoring brochures displayed for attendee

Set up date for OASIS staff to make presentation about their tutoring program at

WHSD at Churchill Rotary Luncheon on December 1, 2010. I am working to

arrange program presentations at both the Forest Hills and Turtle Creek Rotary

Clubs.

Publicizing Building Bridges for Excellence November 18 meeting at 6:00 PM. at

Union Baptist Church in Swissvale. Guest Speakers from “100 Black Men”

organization.

N o r m a n M . C a t a l a n o

Curriculum Coordinator

Email: [email protected]


2430 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 412-731-1300 412-731-2974

Curriculum Updates for the week of November 8, 2010.

This week, we spent some time working with the new Common Core Standards. Attached is a

FAQ sheet with the latest information on the Common Core. There is a proposed three-year

transition plan, concluding with full implementation of Common Core for the 2013-2014 school

year. We have begun the development of crosswalk documents in aligning our curriculum with

the PA Common Core Standards.

It would be logical to assume that the Common Core Standards will lead to a national test

someday. We have been informed by PDE that our district has been selected to represent schools

across the nation by participating in the 2011 administration of the National Assessment of

Educational Progress (NAEP). The 8th

grade in the Junior High and the 12th grade in the

senior high have been randomly chosen by the United States Department of Education to do the

test between January and March of 2011.

The K-6 Social Studies Curriculum Development team met this week and work is progressing on

the Understanding by Design course work that will be implemented in the coming year. The

work will use source materials that are rigorous and relevant to today’s student. The team has an

outline of the objectives and is chunking the work grade by grade.

We are completing the Continuous Quality Improvement Goals (CQI) for Pre-K Counts this

week. The goals are focusing on professional development, student positive behavior and

instructional links to the kindergarten program. These are reviewed by PDE.

We have done the required reporting for the EAP Tutoring program at the High School. Tutoring

takes place in Math and Reading/Writing. The Eligibility Rosters and the Attendance Reports

were filed by the deadline of November 12th

.

Horatio Sanchez is considered to be one of the nation’s foremost authorities on resiliency and

brain-based research. A team of Woodland Hills administrators and instructional coaches

attended a seminar with Dr. Sanchez at the AIU this week. The science of positive behavior

support goes along nicely with our CHAMPS program and our Olweus Bullying project.

We are reviewing the National Education Technology Plan entitled “Learning Powered By

Technology” that the Obama Administration released officially this week. We are very pleased

that our current efforts are well aligned with the national vision.

Major meetings this week included a coordination meeting with our Distinguished Educators

(Dr. Fred Smeigh and Dr. Elaine Brown). The notes from the meeting are part of the packet. A

planning session with the Pre-K Counts Liaison (Mrs. Sharon Price) focused on goals and

student success rates.

I was a featured speaker at the OASIS Intergenerational conference this week. Practitioner ideas

for effective tutoring was the topic.

WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATION EMPLOYER AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, OR HANDICAP IN ITS ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, OR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

AS REQUIRED BY TITLE VI, TITLE IX AND SECTION 504.

Attachment 11

The Common Core Standards Frequently Asked Questions

Are the PA Common Core standards an exact duplicate of the posted Common Core standards

(http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards)?

PA’s Common Core standards include all of the national Common Core standards verbatim; however, states

may add additional statements to the standard set to incorporate any PA standards not addressed in

Common Core. As analysis and alignment studies continue, there is a possibility of limited additions to the

Common Core Standards in the future.

What is the status of work to date on the transition to Common Core Standards?

English language arts and mathematics educators from across the state have met for three extended

sessions to accomplish the following:

• Completed an alignment study for grades 3, 5, 8, and 11 comparing content and rigor of Common Core

Standards to the PA Chapter 4 grade level standards.

• Expanded the initial alignment study to include all grade levels and course standards currently available on

SAS.

• Developed documents to illustrate the relationship (including gaps) between PA’s current standards and

the Common Core Standards.

In light of Common Core, how should districts move forward as related to writing and revising

curriculum?

Districts are encouraged to continue with their curriculum review cycles and use the chart below to guide

curriculum work.

TRANSITIONING TO COMMON CORE

2010-2011 DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY

Curriculum and instruction based on the current PA Academic Standards

Spring 2011 PSSA based on current eligible content aligned to PA Standards

Attendance at PDE/IU staff development sessions to begin transition planning

2010-2011 PDE RESPONSIBILITY

Common Core transition teams complete alignment study and develop PA Common Core framework.

Continued development of Keystone Exams based on eligible content aligned to the Common Core Standards.

Professional development offered for districts to begin transition plans

http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards%29?


Curriculum and instruction based on the current PA Academic Standards

Create instructional redesign cycle and begin modification of board-approved curricula in English Language

Arts and Mathematics through initial study of Common Core Standards alignment documentation provided

by PDE


Ongoing professional development to assist districts in creating transition plan and beginning initial efforts

to align curriculum and instruction to PA Common Core standards

Standards Aligned System (SAS) fully aligned to PA Common Core Standards


Continue with curriculum rewrites, with July 1, 2013, target date for full implementation of PA Common

Core


Ongoing professional development to support full implementation in PA schools

What will be available to assist districts in transitioning to Common Core?

The December 2010 SAS Institute will offer sessions for educators to provide direction in transitioning

from PA Standards to PA Common Core. In December, all crosswalk documents, revised Assessment

Anchor materials, and supporting materials will be posted on SAS under the Clear Standards tab.

As the year progresses, IUs will receive training to share with local districts. Full implementation of

Common Core is required for the 2013-14 school year. During the 2010-2011 school year, staff

development sessions will be held to assist districts to begin planning while realignment/modification of

curriculum may begin in 2011-2012. IUs will be poised to offer assistance to districts in planning and

implementing the new standards.

In light of Common Core, how should districts move forward as related to Keystone Exams?

Adoption of the Common Core will have minimal impact, if any, on the content of the Keystone Exams.

Keystone Exams Assessment Anchor and Eligible Content booklets

(http://www.pdesas.org/Assessment/Keystone) detail the Standards, Anchors, and Eligible Content to

support curriculum alignment to prepare students for success with the assessments.

Specifically, in English language arts, the alignment of the Keystone Exams to Common Core is strong, and

as districts evaluate their curricula to ensure students are prepared for the Keystone literature and

composition assessments, the Assessment Anchor booklets are a solid design tool from which to evaluate

course content.

In mathematics, the Keystone Exams are organized around the contents of the typical Algebra I, Algebra

II, and geometry courses. These course categories are independent of grade level designations and

therefore fit with Common Core very well.

http://www.pdesas.org/Assessment/Keystone

Will PSSA test items change as a result of adoption of Common Core standards?

There are currently no plans to alter the content of the PSSA tests.

If a district is in the midst of a curriculum rewrite in English Language Arts or Mathematics, should

Common Core Standards play a role?

At this time, districts should use the revised PA Standards and the Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content,

as appropriate. Also, the learning progressions developed by PDE and available in SAS should provide

guidance in course development.

Those anxious to gain a sense of the focus and direction of Common Core in English Language Arts might

look at the Common Core College and Career Anchor Standards in reading, writing, speaking and listening,

and language (http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/english-language-arts-standards). Anchor

Standards capture the “big ideas” in each of the four domains, and they are the standards from which all

grade levels are derived.

In mathematics, it is recommended that district teams consider the Common Core K-12 Mathematical

Practices Standards that overarch all of the K-12 mathematics content standards

(http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics/introduction/standards-for-mathematical-

practice/).These Mathematical Practices Standards articulate the description of the behavior of truly

competent mathematics students and users. Once any curriculum design is completed, it is recommended

that teams use these Mathematical Practices Standards to gain insight into the quality of their

instructional strategies.

Are there any plans for Common Core Standards in science and social studies?

A draft version of national science and engineering standards has recently circulated in the science

community; however, they have not been released in any draft form by the Chief Council of State School

Officers (CCSSO), the sponsoring organization of the Common Core initiative.

While nothing has been announced in social studies, the National Council of Social Studies reports strong

support for the project and is poised to support initiatives to develop better, deeper, and clearer

standards for all states.

If a district has a specific question related to Common Core, to whom may it be directed?

Questions may be directed to PDE at [email protected].

http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/english-language-arts-standards

http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics/introduction/standards-for-mathematical-practice/%29.These

http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics/introduction/standards-for-mathematical-practice/%29.These

Building & Grounds Weekly Superintendent’s Report

November 10, 2010 Page 1

Proposed Projects

� September 8, 2010 Legislative meeting proposal for the current school library to be

transformed into the Woodland Hills High School Technology Center. Status: (To

advertise RFP for architectural services approved at the September 8, 2010 Legislative

meeting.)

o Instructional Technology.

o Relocation and transformation of library to media center for community use along

with technology upgrades and furniture replacement. (Est. Cost $29,000.00

Furniture Replacement - Funding Source: General Fund)

o Window replacement.

o HVAC upgrades to include air conditioning.

� September 8, 2010 Legislative meeting proposal to relocate Administration Offices

to the Woodland Hills Junior High.

� September 8, 2010 Legislative meeting proposal to relocate Technology Department

to Woodland Hills High School.

� 1st quarter 2009 proposal of renovation to the former Turtle Creek High School.

(Architectural services required for project)

o Elevator

o Windows

o HVAC upgrades to include whole building air conditioning. (Est. Cost $2,

800,000 - Funding Source ’05 Bond)

o Relocation of the information center to 1st floor.

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o Pool equipment upgrade.

o Pool ventilation upgrade. (Est. Cost $185,000 - Funding Source ’05 Bond)

o Former library converted to classrooms.

� Proposal of new tennis courts at the Woodland Hills High School. (Postponed by School

Board) (Est. Cost $687,500 - Funding Source: Capital Reserve)

� Renovation of existing tennis courts. (Postponed by School Board) (Est. Cost of $18,000

allocated to Capital Reserve for 2011-2012. (Architectural services required due to

cost)

� Proposal of soccer field lights at the Woodland Hills High School (proposal tabled in

December of 2009.) (Est. Cost $275,000 - Funding Source: ’05 Bond)

� Proposal of the Edgewood Elementary governors drive and parking lot. (Est. Cost

$1,132,350 - Funding Source: ’05 Bond) (Postponed by School Board)

Completed Projects

� 1st quarter 2009 (June) completion of the Eastmont School Demolition.

� 2nd quarter of 2009 (May) trained staff and implemented electronic work order system

MaintenanceDirect by SchoolDude.

� 2nd quarter of 2009 (June 18th) Wolvarena Stadium Flood, Edgewood Flood.

o Wolvarena opened and ready (August 21st) for the 2009-2010 season.

� 2nd quarter of 2010 (June 5th) Wolvarena Stadium Flood.

o Operational (July 29th) for 2010-2011 football camp.

� 2nd quarter of 2010 (July 19th) completion of Edgewood Elementary rear wall completed.



� 2nd quarter of 2010 (August 24th) completion of the 7 to 7 renovation at Woodland Hills

High School.

� 3rd quarter of 2009 (August 1st) transformed the former East Junior High to the

Woodland Hills Academy.

� 3rd quarter of 2009 (September 4th) reconfiguration of school district to K-6.

� 3rd quarter of 2010 (September 21st) completion of the new Woodland Hills High School

marquee. (Est. Cost 24,000 – Funding Source: Lifelong Learning Grant)

� 3rd quarter of 2010 (September 18th) Siemens replaced the FLNC (Floor Level Network

Control) panel for the energy management system on.

� 3rd quarter of 2010 (October 18th) Edgewood gym flooring preparation and installation

began. Installation by Advanced Specialties. Project completion on November 2, 2010.

� November 4th facility improvements grant application submittal for the Swissvale

Carnegie Free Library Ramp Project.

� November 10th new guard rails have been installed in the front and back of Shaffer

Elementary School.

Continuing Projects

� 2nd quarter of 2010 Woodland Hills High School baseball/softball renovation.

Project is 98% complete as of October 20, 2010. (Cost $1,024,600.00 Funding Source:

’05 Bond)

o Concrete strength test was performed on day 56 to test strength of concrete.

Testing showed three areas that are below 4500.

� Test area 004 (Softball) (S.O.G) Slab on Grade tested at 3940.



� Test area 012 (Softball) (S.O.G.) Slab on Grade tested at 4460.

� Test area 019 (baseball bleacher pad) tested at 4340.

o Palombo landscaping will replace concrete areas due to test failure at 56 days.

o Palombo landscaping along with Stone & Company will perform Schmidt testing

on test areas 004, 012, 019.

o Memorandum from George Novak dated September 14, 2010 requesting change

to baseball outfield at third base area.

o Palombo Landscaping and HHSDR have been advised of change and cost of

change expected on or around October 22, 2010.

o Change requested by George Novak in memorandum of September 24, 2010 was

approved at Facility Committee meeting on October 27, 2010. Remediation of

swale on the baseball field will be completed at no charge to the district. Palombo

Landscaping to start week of November 1, 2010.

o Palombo Landscaping completed excavation for the remediation of the swale at

the baseball field on November 10, 2010. George Novak and Dan Stephens

visited the site and approved of the excavation. Palombo Landscaping will install

new sod on November 11, 2010. Remediation will be at no cost to the school

district.

o Palombo Landscaping and Stone & Company performed a Schmidt Hammer test

October 21st on areas 004, 012, and 019. Test results will be made available

upon receipt.

o The Schmidt Hammer test results for areas 004, 012, and 019 were above 4500

which indicates the concrete meets the acceptable strength specifications.



Palombo Landscaping will guarantee all concrete work for 5 years. Replacement,

if needed, would be at no cost to the school district. J.D. Construction will also

apply Densicrete Sealer supplied by Stone and Company to the concrete areas for

2 years. Palombo Landscaping will schedule the application of the sealer with the

district. (See Attachment)

o Palombo Landscaping’s cost to fix the swale at the left side of the baseball field is

$7,860.00. Labor, 2 loads of topsoil, and 100 yards of sod has been included in

the price. Funding will come from the Project Contingency Fund which is set at

$18,915.00 as per project specifications. To date, the project contingency fund

was used for additional fencing at baseball cage ($4,900.00), additional concrete

at various areas ($5,269.00), and the proposed swale renovation ($7,860.00).

After the swale renovation, the balance of the contingency fund will be $886.00.

� 3rd quarter of 2010 (June) ongoing implementation of facility scheduling improvements

using FSDirect by SchoolDude and district wide internal event scheduling.

� 4th quarter of 2010 (October 15th) began implementation of new comprehensive staff

PfP (Partnering for Performance) evaluation and procedures.

� 3rd quarter of 2010 (October 13th) steel door ordered from A B Specialties for the

replacement of the rear door at the Swissvale Library. Lead time on delivery is 6 weeks

and will be installed by A B Specialties.



Capital Reserve Projects for 2010-2011

� Woodland Hills High School

o Architectural RFP

o Relocate main water meter vault to Braddock Road. (Est. Cost $46,000.00)

� Junior High School

o Architectural RFP

o Resurface driveway and parking lots. (Est. Cost $141,000.00)

o Loading dock restoration. (Est. Cost $41,000.00)

o Pool boiler replacement. (Est. Cost $36,000.00)

� Quotes received.

� Requested and awaiting funding from Business Office.

� Purchase order to be generated.

� Installation to be performed in-house.

� Fairless, Shaffer, High School

o Architectural RFP

o Sidewalk/curb replacement (Est. Cost $72, 060.00) (Architectural services

required for project)

Architectural RFP Timeline

� Estimated completion date for advertisement of RFP – October 29, 2010.

o Architectural RFP draft completed October 14, 2010.



o Facility Committee changes to draft request at October 27th meeting. Changes to

draft completed November 2, 2010. (See Attached)

� 3 week advertisement of RFP – Week of November 5th, 12th, 19th.

� Facility Committee/Chairperson to review RFP the week of November 22nd.

� School Board to approve architectural firm at the December meeting.

Weekly Work Order Report

� To date we have processed 4,903 standard and on-demand work orders in

Maintenance Direct since its implementation in May 2009. 4,332 work orders have

been successfully closed out of which 1,602 were for the high school.

� To date there are 395 work orders that are in progress.

o For the week of October 31st – November 6th, the school district opened 29

standard work orders.

o For the week of October 31st – November 6th, 98 standard and on-demand work

orders were closed district wide.

� Academy - 7

� Administration - 4

� Dickson - 7

� Eastmont Property - 1

� Edgewood - 10

� Fairless - 4

� High School - 32

� Junior High - 15



� Rankin - 0

� Shaffer - 6

� Swissvale Senior Citizen Center/Library - 2

� Warehouse - 0

� Wilkins - 4

� Wolvarena - 6

o For the week of October 31st – November 6th the average age of standard and

on-demand work orders closed was 53 days.

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Swissvale Senior Citizen Center

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Fairless

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Eastmont Property

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Monthly Work Order Report

For the month end of October, building and grounds closed out 447 work orders. The following chart displays the work orders

closed based on craft and location.

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AGATHA C. LEONARD, DIRECTOR, SPECIAL DUCATION

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 2430 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

412-731-1300 phone 412- 256-4904 Fax

“All Means All”

SPECIAL EDUCATION/PUPIL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WEEKLY UPDATE

Week of November 8, 2010

EXCELLENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3,

Allegheny County Office of Intellectual Disability (OID), and Woodland Hills School District

Present

AN INFORMATIONAL SESSION FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS

Registering for Office of Intellectual Disability (OID) Services Services and supports administered by OID, including Supports

Coordination and MR Waivers Resources through Allegheny County Department of Human Services,

including Project Prom and Music Festival Funds Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Disabilities Publicly Funded Resources Community Services

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010, 7:00 PM SUNRISE SCHOOL 550 AURA DRIVE

MONROEVILLE PA 15146

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MONTHLY MEETING WITH BUREAU SPECIAL EDUCATION STATE ADVISER

We reviewed district-wide, school-by-school, student discipline data. The comments

from our Adviser, Ms. Held support overall improvement in how our students with disabilities are being disciplined. To date, she noted that we have a very good record in regard to the number of students with IEP’s who have been recommended for expulsions. That number, to date, is zero.

After the Adviser’s review, I scheduled with and met with each building administrator(s)

to discuss the findings of the Adviser. We discussed strategies for continuous improvements.

Next meeting with the Adviser is on 12/14/2010 @ 9:30.The purpose of this meeting is to conduct student file reviews for compliance. Teachers and principals have been working hard to come into compliance relative to how the IEP document and NOREP’s, in particular, are written and implemented.

Technology Department Weekly Report 11-11-10 Brian, Dan and Courtland attended the AIU sponsored TRETC (Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference) in Cranberry Township on Wednesday. We attended multiple informative Technology sessions sponsored by Cisco and AIU member districts. We also had a meeting with the consultant the AIU has retained to evaluate our current VoIP (Voice over IP Telephony) phone system and help us develop a reliable cost effective consortium solution.

Brian continued to have dialogue with prospective SIS (Student Information Service) vendors and prepare his evaluation for the November Board meeting.

Dan Allison has been updating the Academy student laptops with additional testing software and updates while they are on hiatus. Steve Muiter continued working on the monthly District video. He has also been creating updated BXP desktop workstation images. BJ ran PIMS reports and made corrections to all PIMS data. She also lead a bus trip to the County Courthouse so all school secretaries could be sworn in as notaries. Keith has been working on helpdesk tickets and on the spot fixes for various IT related issues in all of the District Buildings. We edited and uploaded the Agenda Board Meeting to WHSD website.

Thursday Brian, Dan and Courtland meet with Aruba Networks, a wireless solution vendor we meet at TRETC. We discussed multiple wireless scenarios the District could implement and equipment we can begin testing for free.

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DANIEL BREITKREUTZ Director, Student Operational Services


2430 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 412-731-1300 412-731-2974

TRANSPORTATION AND FOOD SERVICE WEEKLY UPDATE

Transportation:

o The district experienced a fatal bus accident on Friday morning. An AJ Myers van carrying

homeless students living in Pittsburgh wrecked on Liberty Avenue in the Strip District. The

driver died in the accident. Two children were hospitalized.

o Both children are home from the hospital and are planning to return to school on Monday.

o Review of all background checks of carriers are in progress. I have been meeting with the

carriers and randomly requesting updated child abuse and criminal checks on drivers and

monitor. Several updated child abuse and criminal checks, although not required, have been

requested.

o Discussions have begun to review bus contractor maintenance records for all buses within the

district. A meeting with Bacco Wednesday provided an open door invitation to review anything

the district requests.

Food Service:

o A meeting with the Chartwells District Manager covered several compliance concerns. All

information is being provided.

o The auditor has begun reviewing the 2009/2010 food service program. Most documents that

have been requested have been provided. Chartwells is waiting on a few internal receipts

which are anticipated by Friday.

o The first and second invoices have yet to be processed due to Chartwells not getting the

requested information timely. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday afternoon to finalize billing

for both periods.

o A presentation is in the planning stages for students who benefit from the Fresh Fruit and

Vegetable Program. Chartwells will be sending a chef to one building to put on a presentation

about healthy eating.

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Dickson Elementary School

November 1 - 5, 2010

Weekly Positive Highlights

PTO sponsored the first Reading Is Fundamental week with a book

give away on Thursday, November 4. Every child selected a free

book to take home as his or her own.

The Student Leadership Group started their annual canned food drive

for the local food bank. It will run until November 19.

Mrs. Wagner’s 4th

and 5th grade students created unique and beautiful

wire art sculptures in imitation of artist Alexander Calder. The

artwork is on display in the main lobby of Dickson.

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MS. J. WILSON CARTER, Principal

MRS. C. GATHER, Assistant Principal __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY

241 Maple Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 412-731-2238 Fax 412-731-2256

TO: Dr. Wallace

FROM: J. Wilson Carter

RE: EDGEWOOD POSITIVE PRESS

DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2010

November 1, 2010 School-Wide Food Drive Food drive underway

November 3, 2010 PTO Family Night HUGE SUCCESS! Highest turn out of teachers!

November 5, 2010 “Donuts For Dads” Breakfast Over 100 men attended!

November 9, 2010 3rd

grade classes Family Turkey Project – with school in Texas

Will participate in live webcast to Pilgrim Plantation

November 9, 2010 2nd

grade classes Will release painted butterflies on Friday

Have made Veteran’s Day cards for vets – will give

them to Applebee’s.

November 9, 2010 5th

grade classes Making bullying posters on glogster site

November 9, 2010 Edgewood Ambassadors Students from each grade level who typify

Model Edgewood student are selected for special

Assignments in classroom and throughout the

Building.

November 14-15 Edgewood’s RIF

November 14-15 Benchmark Testing

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Jean Marie Livingston, Principal

Kelly Berthold, Assistant Principal

FAIRLESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

531 Jones Avenue, North Braddock, PA 15104 412-271-1317 fax 412-271-6657

Positives from Fairless During the week of November 8, 2010 Fairless Elementary had a visit from the Care Mobile. 11 students were seen for immunizations, physicals and asthma related health issues. The Distinguished Educator, Dr. Brown, has been conducting weekly walk throughs with Mrs. Berthold and Mrs. Livingston. The Service Club hosted a “Slipper Day” on Friday, November 5th. The staff and students enjoyed wearing their slippers throughout the day. This Saturday, the Service Club will be volunteering at the Food Bank. The Fairless students raised $255 by Trick or Treating for UNICEF.

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Dr. Deborah M. Vereen, Principal

SHAFFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 37 Garden Terrace, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

TELEPHONE 412-371- 4535 FACIMILE 412-371- 4571

[email protected] ELECTRONIC MAIL

A Team Committed to Excellence

WEEKLY POSITIVE MESSAGE

11/09/10 Students with G.R.E.A.T. and significantly improved behavior participated in

the Work Hard, Play Hard Award (RtII Program). Students had a special

lunch and a recess activity to award their success.

11/10/10 Shaffer continuously recognizes the accomplishments of students.

Lunch with the Principal is an incentive program that celebrates student

academic and behavioral success. One student from each rotating grade level

is formally invited to have lunch with Dr. Vereen each Wednesday during

their designated lunch period. One parent serves a special lunch to the

honorees as the children are recognized publically for the educational efforts.

11/10/10 Veteran’s Day Assembly—Veterans were honored with a special assembly.

Senator Paul Costa attended along with several local veterans including Mr.

Vereeen (Dr. Vereen’s father) and Mr. Carpenter (WHHS teacher). Students

each received a flag from Senator Costa’s office.

11/10/10 Shaffer Idol—Over 70 students showed off their talent at the high school.

Acts included dancing, singing, mimes, instrument playing, etc. It was an

incredible and successful event organized by our PTO President, Tara Reis.

Money was raised for the orchestra/band programs at Shaffer.

11/11/10 Shaffer’s Parent/Teacher Conference was a huge success. Many parents

came to discuss their children’s education.

11/12/10 Honors Assembly—Students were honored for their academic, attendance,

and citizenship success.

Weekly Positive Message-11-12-10

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MRS. KAREN E. BLOCH, Principal

Wilkins Elementary

362 Churchill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Phone: 412-824-3231 Fax: 412-824-3244

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Calinger, Dr. Wallace, and School Board Directors FROM: Mrs. Karen E. Bloch RE: Notables from Wilkins Elementary Week of November 1 – 5, 2010 DATE: 11/08/10 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

The second annual “Stuff-A-Bus” has begun and will be held in conjunction with KISS radio station. This activity is carried out by the employees of Wilkins Elementary. A bus (donated by Mr. Bacco) is “stuffed” with toys and given to KISS radio. Their collection is held in Miracle Mile on a designated date. The toys go to needy children in the school district and neighboring areas. It is our way of thanking everyone we work for. Mrs. Bloch contacted all district administrators to participate with Wilkins. Only employees of the district are asked to donate, not parents or children. Our goal is to “stuff” several buses. The radio station gave us wonderful PR for a week last year! Please join us to help make this a happy holiday for many children!

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Notables from Wilkins Elementary Week of November 1 – 5, 2010 Page 2 Mr. Bassett, Room 111 5th Grade Teacher This week, the students in room 111 were introduced to the voting process. We discussed the importance of being knowledgeable and participating in the vote each November. This lead to discussions of the president and the White house (even though this year was not a presidential election). In the computer lab on Friday afternoon, I had the students visit an interactive White House site provided by msnbc. The site allows users to explore the White House, read descriptions of specific rooms, and look at pictures taken in 360 degree imaging. The students were able to get a glimpse of the important government activities that affect all of our lives as well as the environment our president works in every day. Back in the classroom, we had a great discussion about what we had seen and thought about. I recommend this website for any teacher who plans to discuss government. Here is the site: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30932789/ns/politics-white_house

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30932789/ns/politics-white_house



MR. DANIEL STEPHENS, Principal

MRS. LICIA LENTZ, Assistant Principal

MR. KEVIN MURRAY, Assistant to the Principal

MRS. MARLO ROBINSON, Assistant Principal

WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

2550 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 412-244-1100 412-242-2344 (Fax)

M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Dr. Calinger and Dr. Wallace FROM: Dan Stephens DATE: November 10, 2010 RE: High School Activities The following activities occurred at the high school since last Wednesday, November 3, 2010:

11-05-10 Wolverines defeated the Norwin Knights in WPIAL’s first round Playoffs held at the Wolvarena. They now advance to the second round playing the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils at Baldwin on 11-12-10. 11-06-10 SAT examination administered at the high school. 11-07-10 Members of the Interact Club volunteered at the annual Churchill Rotary Pancake Breakfast held at the High School’s cafeteria. 11-10-10 Senior members of the French Club experienced a field trip to a local French Café. Members of the Rifle Team held a movie night at the Rifle Range with a showing of Toy Story 3.

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