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

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.