March 28th Budget Workshop, Green Roof Update, New T/E Board Talk Program, New T/e-Bulletin Board Items

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March 25, 2011  t/e-news Tredyffrin/Easttown School District's E-Newsletter In This Issue March 28 Budget Workshop Hillside Green Roof Live New T/E Board Talk Video T/e-Bulletin Board Items Recap of March 21 Board Meeting Meeting Information Quick Links 2011-2012 Budget Development 2010-2011 School District Calendar Lunch Menus  Cycle Day Calendar T/e-Bulletin Board School Board Meeting Calendar   T/E School District Web Site Tell a friend about this service!     Sign up on the TESD web site or by clicking here. March 28, 2011 Budget Workshop  The Board will hold a community Budget Workshop on March 28, 2011 at 7:30pm in the Conestoga High School Auditorium.  The purpose of the workshop is to update the community on the current status of 2011-2012 budget.  This workshop will focus on the budget development process to date and a discussion of potential remaining budget strategies to close the budget deficit. Since this is not a formal meeting no official Board business will be conducted and no actions taken. The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting and agenda materials will be available at the meeting. The Board encourages public participation during the budget development process so the budget reflects the input of all stakeholders.     Click here for the March 28, 2011 Budget Workshop agenda. See the Hillside Elementary School Green Roof Live! Through a grant from Tredyffrin Township, the Valley Creek Watershed Association and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, more than 8,300 square feet of the Hillside Elementary School's roof went green!  The green roof is highly effective in managing storm water runoff by utilizing extra light growth media and nineteen varieties of Sedum to reduce the volume of runoff and delay the peak rate of runoff.  In addition, temperatures on the green roof are moderated in the summer and the winter resulting in reduced energy costs to heat the rooms below.   Click here for the full article.   Click here to see the green roof in action. New T/E Board Talk Video: Long-Range Facilities Plan This edition of T/E Board Talk features a review of the District's long-range facilities plan by School Board member Dr. Pete Motel.   The program is currently airing on T/E TV, Comcast Channel 14 and Verizon Channel 20, at 6:00 pm daily.   Click here to view the program on-line. New Items On The T/e-Bulletin Board      An online listing of community non-profit events and activities.  For a complete listing of fliers, visit the T/e-Bulletin Board on the T/E School District web site. Conestoga High School Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game - 4/13 Energy Management Workshop for Schools - 3/30 Community Softball Clinic with CHS Girls Softball Team - 3/27 Conestoga Youth Wrestling Association "Headlock" Summer Camp Easttown Library Spring Events Easttown Library Presents, "Paris Through the Window" - 5/12 Easttown Library Family Book Bingo - 5/22 Easttown Library Spring Family Movie - 4/19 Tredyffrin Township Spring/Summer Junior Tennis Program While the T/E School District reviews fliers for content, the District is not responsible for the actual activities or events Recap of March 21, 2011 Regular School Board Meeting     The School Board met in regular session on March 21, 2011 at Conestoga High School. Click here for a recap of the meeting. The meeting is currently airing on T/E TV, Comcast Channel 14 and Verizon Channel 20 at 9:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.  Upcoming Meeting Dates  Meetings will be held at the T/E School District Administration Offices (TEAO): West Valley Business Center, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1700, Wayne, unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas are linked once they are available on the TESD web site. Budget Workshop, 3/28, 7:30 pm, Conestoga High School Public Information Committee Mtg., 4/5, 9:00 am, TEAO, room 200 Policy Committee Meeting, 4/6, 6:30 pm, TEAO, room 200 Finance Committee Meeting, 4/11, 7:30 pm, TEAO, room 200 Education Committee Meeting, 4/12, 12 noon, TEAO, room 200 Information contained in this e-newsletter is intended for parents of students and community members of the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District and is not intended to be copied or posted onto third-party web sites. The official web site address for the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District is www.tesd.net.

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Location Change for March 21 Board Meeting, Finance Committee Reviews Budget Strategies, Proposed State Budget Impact, Get the Facts Presentation, Meeting Schedule

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March 18, 2011  t/e-news Tredyffrin/Easttown School District's E-Newsletter In This Issue Location Change for March School Board Meetings Finance Committee Update Proposed State Education Budget Impact Get the Facts ARCH Presentation Meeting Information Quick Links 2011-2012 Budget Development 2010-2011 School District Calendar Lunch Menus  Cycle Day Calendar T/e-Bulletin Board School Board Meeting Calendar   T/E School District Web Site Tell a friend about this service!     Sign up on the TESD web site or by clicking here. Location Change for March 21, 2011 School Board Meeting The location of the March 21, 2011 Regular School Board meeting has changed from the Tredyffrin/Easttown Administration Offices (TEAO) to Conestoga High School to accommodate the audience. The March 28, 2011 Budget Workshop will also be held at Conestoga High School. Both meetings will begin at 7:30 pm.   Click here for the March 21, 2011 regular School Board meeting agenda. Finance Committee Continues Discussion of Budget Balancing Strategies On March 14, 2011 the T/E School Board Finance Committee met to discuss proposed budget strategies to close the 2011-2012 projected budget gap. The meeting is currently airing on T/E TV, Comcast Channel 14 and Verizon Channel 20 at 9:00 pm daily and at 10:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday.   The Finance Committee studied budget strategies that are under consideration for incorporation into the 2011-2012 budget. A list of the proposed budget strategies is available as part of the March 14, 2011 Finance Committee meeting agenda materials in the budget section of the T/E School District web site under "2011-2012 Budget Document Chart." The School Board and administration are continuing to evaluate the impact of each proposed budget strategy on the District. The Finance Committee will resume discussions of the remaining strategies along with other options to close the projected shortfall at the March 28, 2011 Budget Workshop at 7:30 pm at Conestoga High School.   Click here for the full press release.   Click here for the budget section of the TESD web site. Proposed State Education Budget Impact Due to current economic factors, the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District has anticipated an $8.9 million budget shortfall for the coming 2011-2012 school year.  T/E is reviewing strategies that will balance the school budget while maintaining the essential elements of a quality education.  The goal is to select strategies that will close the fiscal gap without reductions that will have a high impact on students.  We have recently learned that the Governor's proposed budget removes an additional $1.6 million of state funding from the T/E School District.  If the Governor's budget is approved without accompanying relief from unfunded state mandates, these high impact cuts will become a reality. Click here for more information including a sample letter to legislators. TESD Community Invited to Get the Facts Regarding the Consequences for Underage Alcohol & Drug Use   Thursday, April 7, 2011, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Tredyffrin Library in Strafford   A panel of experts will share information pertaining to underage alcohol and other drug use, as well as, the resulting consequences for teens and parents.  The panel includes Easttown & Tredyffrin Township Police Chiefs; a District Judge and CHS administrator.   This is an ARCH event.  TESD community members are invited.  No pre-registration is required.   ARCH is a coalition of parents, educators, and community members committed to promoting the well being of youth in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships. We serve as a resource to families as they help their children form a positive self-image, make healthy choices, and reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD).  www.archcares.org Upcoming Meeting Dates  Meetings will be held at the T/E School District Administration Offices (TEAO): West Valley Business Center, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1700, Wayne, unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas are linked once they are available on the TESD web site. Regular School Board Mtg: 3/21, 7:30 pm, Conestoga High School Budget Workshop, 3/28, 7:30 pm, Conestoga High School Public Information Committee Mtg., 4/5, 9:00 am, TEAO, room 200 Policy Committee Meeting, 4/6, 6:30 pm, TEAO, room 200 Finance Committee Meeting, 4/11, 7:30 pm, TEAO, room 200 Education Committee Meeting, 4/12, 12 noon, TEAO, room 200 Information contained in this e-newsletter is intended for parents of students and community members of the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District and is not intended to be copied or posted onto third-party web sites. The official web site address for the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District is www.tesd.net.

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Finance Committee Meets on March 14, Online Coursework Program Suspended, Keystone Exams Update, New Items on T/e-Bulletin Board, Meeting Schedule

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March 11, 2011  t/e-news Tredyffrin/Easttown School District's E-Newsletter In This Issue Budget Meeting Online Coursework Program Suspended Keystone Exams Update T/e-Bulletin Board Items Meeting Information Quick Links 2011-2012 Budget Development 2010-2011 School District Calendar Lunch Menus  Cycle Day Calendar T/e-Bulletin Board School Board Meeting Calendar   T/E School District Web Site Tell a friend about this service!     Sign up on the TESD web site or by clicking here. Finance Committee to Discuss Budget at March 14 Meeting The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the 2011-2012 budget on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 7:30 pm in room 200 of the Tredyffrin/Easttown Administration Offices at 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1700, in Wayne.   Click here for the meeting agenda.   Click here for the budget section of the TESD web site. Online Coursework Program Suspended  Due to the outcome of a labor dispute between the T/E School District and the Tredyffrin Easttown Education Association (TEEA), the District will not be offering any online courses for the 2011-2012 school year.  The TEEA claimed an unfair labor practice because the program allegedly transferred work outside the bargaining unit.  The District asserted the right to design and implement programs of educational benefit to students.  On February 28, 2011, the hearing officer ruled in favor of TEEA, and the District has been ordered to cease and desist its online coursework program.  Because the District is appealing this decision, students currently enrolled in online courses will be able to continue for the current school year.  However, absent a different outcome on appeal, the online course program will not be available in the 2011-2012 school year.  Students who have applied for the online coursework program for 2011-2012 have been individually contacted by counselors.   Click here for Frequently Asked Questions on the online coursework program suspension.  Keystone Exams Update An important message about Keystone Exams was recently received from the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Ronald Tomalis. Key points are noted below:   Algebra 1 students in grades 8 and below will be required to take the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam in May 2011 as previously announced. All students participating in the May Algebra 1 testing will be deemed proficient regardless of individual scores. Fiscal constraints at the State level will delay the implementation of additional Keystone Exams. No Keystone Exams will be administered in the 2011-2012 school year. Students who complete Algebra 1, World Literature (Composition Keystone Exam) and Biology in 2011-2012 will be deemed proficient by the State in these subject areas without taking the exam. During the 2012-2013 school year, Keystone Exams in Literature, Composition, Algebra 1 and Biology will be administered. The Department of Education still intends to fully implement all Keystone Exams, but on a delayed schedule. Click here for additional information on Keystone Exams. Updates about Keystone Exams will be provided as information becomes available from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. New Items On The T/e-Bulletin Board      An online listing of community non-profit events and activities.  For a complete listing of fliers, visit the T/e-Bulletin Board on the T/E School District web site. ARCH Presents, "Get the Facts", 4/7 TE Middle School Presents, "Seussical, Jr.", 3/11 and 3/12 Wayne Art Center Family Day of Clay, 4/9 Wayne Art Center Spring Classes Conestoga Generals Youth Football & Cheerleading Fall Registration Easttown Library Family Concert, 4/10 While the T/E School District reviews fliers for content, the District is not responsible for the actual activities or events. Upcoming Meeting Dates  Meetings will be held at the T/E School District Administration Offices (TEAO): West Valley Business Center, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1700, Wayne, unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas are linked once they are available on the TESD web site. Finance Committee Meeting: 3/14, 7:30 pm, TEAO, room 200 Diversity Committee Meeting: 3/16, 7:00 pm, TEAO, room 200 Facilities Committee Meeting: 3/18, 12 noon, TEAO, room 200 Regular School Board Meeting: 3/21, 7:30 pm, TEAO, room 200 Budget Workshop, 3/28, 7:30 pm, TEAO, room 200 Public Information Committee Mtg., 4/5, 9:00 am, TEAO, room 200 Policy Committee Meeting, 4/6, 6:30 pm, TEAO, room 200 Finance Committee Meeting, 4/11, 7:30 pm, TEAO, room 200 Education Committee Meeting, 4/12, 12 noon, TEAO, room 200 Meeting Minutes                               March 1 Public Information Committee Meeting February 28 Regular School Board Meeting Recap February 16 Policy Committee Meeting Information contained in this e-newsletter is intended for parents of students and community members of the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District and is not intended to be copied or posted onto third-party web sites. The official web site address for the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District is www.tesd.net.

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