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Volume 28November 2014

This year’s 2014 PASA-PSBA School Leader-ship Conference, held Oct. 21-24 at the Her-shey Lodge & Convention Center, saw a re-cord number of school directors and school administrators attend – nearly 900 and al-most 200 exhibitors. Tuesday’s preconference workshop dis-cussion ranged from suicide prevention and truancy to teaching character to students. Experts shared information and took ques-tions from attendees about the specific chal-lenges many districts are facing. Wednesday’s Opening General Session started with an entertaining performance from members of The Penn Manor Percus-sion Ensemble and Manor Singers. Featured speaker Amanda Ripley discussed the global quest to save America’s schools, and provid-ed an insightful look at how other countries manage to make their public schools out-perform schools in the United States while spending dramatically less. New this year, the Vendor Study Hall served to provide school districts with the answers to a variety of facility and services questions. Industry experts from a variety of education-related fields provided valuable information and best practices on an assort-ment of topics in 30-minute Q&A sessions. Conference attendees were treated to performances by some of the most talented students in public education at the Student Celebration Showcase. The performers in-cluded the Liberty High School Grenadier Bagpipes, Fanfare Trumpets and Drummers (Bethlehem Area SD); North Hills Rock Or-chestra (North Hills SD); North High School Chorale (East Stroudsburg Area SD); Shikel-lamy High School Theatre Department (Shi-kellamy SD); Devon Cayro (Mechanicsburg Area SD); Drummers with Attitude (Bristol Township SD); and Abby Kern (Parkland SD) served as master of ceremonies. For the first time, several student performance groups entertained the exhibit hall at the new PSBA Insurance Services booth.

The poster and essay contest asked stu-dents to answer the question, “What does public education mean to me?” Hundreds of poster entries were displayed throughout the conference, and essay winners were in-vited to read their submissions at the begin-ning of major sessions. A video contest was also added this year. More than 30 school entities partici-pated in the 16th Annual Educational Excel-lence Fair. Teachers, administrators and their students shared some of the most innovative programs for student learning. Nearly 150 junior and senior high school students participated in the Student Delegate Program where they learned about policy and school governance. The highlight of the program was the simulated school board meeting conducted by the students. Featured workshops included a pre-sentation by New York Times technology columnist David Pogue, who offered his predictions for the digital generation; man-datory reporting under the Educator Disci-pline Act; education politics; and the status of gifted education In Pennsylvania. Nearly 30 educational sessions were of-fered during the conference. Topics included workshops on virtual academies, quality in-structional practices, active shooter drills, so-cial media, green and healthy schools, cyber bullying, school breakfast programs, energy savings, and career and technical education. Motivational speaker Tierney Cahill, a former congressional candidate and sixth-grade teacher from Nevada, inspired attend-ees at the School Leadership Banquet. What started out as a simple civics lesson with her students led to a run for Congress and far richer lessons about democracy in action. Attendees enjoyed a breakfast buffet and performance by the Bellwood-Antis Senior High Chorus on the closing day of the conference. Entrepreneur and Harvard faculty member Nicco Mele concluded the conference Friday by examining the ways

in which major institutions, both public and private, are finding their power disrupted in revolutionary new ways by the radical con-nectivity provided by technology and how politics, education, and our overall culture are being reshaped by it.

Save the date to join us next year!Don’t miss this valuable conference filled with learning, networking and inspiring op-portunities. Plan to join us at the 2015 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference, Oct. 13-16, 2015, at the Hershey Lodge & Con-vention Center in Hershey, PA.

Recap of 2014 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference

Contributors

Foreman Architects, Engineers,

Construction Managers and

Commissioning Agents................................................3

Robert W. Baird & Co. .................................................4

RLPS Architects ...........................................................5

Crabtree, Rohr & Associates .....................................6

Municipal Revenue, Inc. .............................................7

RBC Capital Markets ...................................................8

Beers + Hoffman Architecture...................................9

School Innovations & Achievement ......................10

Durham School Services ..........................................11

Quest Behavioral Health and

Employee Assistance Program................................12

GCA Services Group, Inc. .........................................13

Hayes Large Architects LLP .....................................14

HHSDR Architects/Engineers ..................................15

Gilbert Architects, Inc. ..............................................16

GCA Education Services, Inc. ..................................17

Skyward, Inc. ..............................................................18

For complete conference details, visit www.psba.org

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2014 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference

Volume 28 November 2014

An occasional newsletter produced by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association

in cooperation with its PSBA Partners. Address all correspondence to PSBA,

P.O. Box 2042, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0790.

Tel: (717) 506-2450.

Advisory CouncilStephen Herchenrider

ARAMARK Education

R. Bruce WalshCBIZ Insurance Services Inc.

Barbara StankChartwells School Dining Services

Dr. Wayne W. DoyleThe Foreman Group

Michelle R. PortnoffPortnoff Law Associates Ltd.

Leslie L. BearRobert W. Baird & Co.

Anthony CrimaldiSchneider Electric

Chris JonesGCA Education Services

A. Stevens KrugSpiezle Architectural Group

Georgia GlassArchitectural Innovations

Dr. Richard L. FrerichsPSBA President

William LaCoffPSBA President-Elect

Roy E. Jacobs III (nonvoting member)Assistant Executive Director

PSBA Insurance Services

The granting of PSBA Partners participation and the publication of this

newsletter do not necessarily constitute an endorsement by the Pennsylvania

School Boards Association of the products or services of fered by any particular PSBA Partner participant.

Thank you Sponsors!Be sure to review all of our sponsors who appeared in the exhibit hall at the

PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference in Hershey.

PSBA sincerely appreciates the support of the following Service Associate Members who are sponsors this year.

PSBA Insurance Services

Suntex International Inc

Benecard Services Inc.

Spiezle Architectural Group Inc.

STC Services

Chartwells School Dining Services

Maschio’s Food Services Inc.

Baird Public Finance

Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates

EI Associates

HHSDR Architects/Engineers

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With the many national tragedies occurring in our schools, the con-tinuing concern for student safety has led many districts to look at how their existing buildings can be reno-vated/reconfigured to add security improvements to their facilities. Debates on how far districts can and should go in tightening security are comprehensible. To change all window glazing to bullet-proof glass and add security grating every-where is costly and can change the image of a friendly school to that of a captive prison. In many districts, the architec-tural focus has been on controlling access in reasonable and not-overly intrusive manners by applying meth-ods that have been used in the design of new build-ings for many years: 1. Minimizing

entry access points for the general pub-lic during the school day. In the case of a recent high

school renovations, the first step included removing most of the 57 existing exterior doors. Most elementary schools renovations reduce access to one entrance.

2. Limiting the extent of entry to a controlled space where visitors can be identified. In that same high school project, access was limited to three new security vestibules. In another high school reconfiguration this year, a glass subdivision in the current lobby created the new control vestibule.

3. Permitting access to the rest of the building after guests (and their intentions) are recorded by “signing-in” and/or receiving quest badges.

In most elementary schools, this flow goes directly through the staffed office before getting in the main part of the building. Applying these concepts in small renovation projects have not only clearly improved school security but have also avoided excessive costs. Beers + hoffman architecture is based in lancaster and lebanon with strong k-12 experience and also specializes in religious, senior living, health-care, residential and other commercial design

Beers + Hoffman Architecture55 N. Water St.Lititz, PA 17543www.Beersltd.com(717) 569-4955

Beers + Hoffman Architecture

Continuing to improve student safety!

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Everyone involved in education is aware that limited financial resources and the moratorium on reimburse-ment from the state have stalled many school districts with making improve-ments to their educational buildings. As part of the 2014-15 state budget, the General Assembly has added $10 million for new projects and freed up about $73 million in reserves to help address the backlog under the state’s PlanCon program. With the ap-proval of the new budget, the Plan-Con moratorium has been lifted and many school districts are again revisit-ing previously planned projects. A key step in moving forward with these

projects is updating your school district facility study to reflect program and infrastructure needs and begin building com-

munity support for your project. A recent example that exemplified the process of developing communi-ty support for a project is the State College Area School District (Centre Co.), which embarked on a $115 mil-lion building campaign to transform their high school into a 21st century learning facility. This campaign re-quired a public referendum to se-cure funding for the project. Working closely with their architect, Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, the team developed a strategy to inform the community and build support for

the project. After engaging the State College stakeholders in

a series of collaborative “town hall” meetings, workshops and charrettes, to explain and develop the proposed vision for the project, the referendum passed with a 73% approval rating. If you are considering a project as a result of the moratorium being lift-ed, the process of engaging your com-munity is paramount to your success. Please contact Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates if you have questions about how to update your study and develop a community engagement program for your next project.

Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates401 E. Winding Hill Rd.Mechanicsburg, PA 17019www.cra-architects.com

Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates

So the moratorium has been lifted. Now what?

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Durham School Services provides safe and reliable transportation to students across the United States, transporting over one million stu-dents daily. With Durham’s exper-tise and nationwide resources, you will no longer have to worry about: new bus capital, routing issues, bus breakdowns, and the recruitment and training of drivers. With Durham’s expertise and nationwide resources, your district, community and students will ben-efit from:

• The safest and best-trained em-ployees

• Unmatched customer service

• Operational best practices

• Technology-based solutions

• Financial efficiencies and cost sav-ings

• Stewards of the environment No longer will you have to wor-ry about new bus capital, bus rout-ing issues, bus breakdowns, and recruiting and training drivers. Dur-ham is happy to relieve you of those

responsibilities, freeing you up to focus on oth-er critical priorities. Safety is the top pri-ority for all of Durham’s employees. It is fore-most in their minds as they do their jobs, every day. Employee training programs and processes support a commitment to safety. Durham’s safety pledge resonates through the organiza-tion, from its drivers to the board room. Partnering with a transportation provider can save school districts an average of 10-30% in transporta-tion costs, according to the National School Transportation Association (NSTA). What you do with the sav-ings is in your hands. Reinvest back into the classroom. Invest in capital improvements. Increase your com-munity support. You decide what’s best for your district, students and community.

Durham is dedicated to custom-er satisfaction; solutions are custom-ized to your district’s needs. With constantly increasing demands for services, and fluctuating enrollments and limited resources, you need a unique plan. Durham will work with you to create that plan to meet your organizational goals and objectives. Durham employees are held ac-countable, demonstrate a transpar-ent partnership and engage in con-stant communication with you.

Durham School Services

Durham School Services is dedicated to customer satisfaction

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In an era of restrained school bud-gets, increasing utility costs, and de-mands for a higher level of service, school districts are looking for solu-tions. Zero-Energy schools may be the solution for you. A Zero-Energy school is a build-ing that produces as much energy as it consumes. Some of the benefits of Zero-Energy buildings include lower utility costs and the creation of a unique opportunity for students to learn about the importance of en-vironmental stewardship. There are two primary strategies used to attain a Zero-Energy School. The first strategy is to reduce the amount of energy used by the build-ing. This can be accomplished with a variety of techniques: from rela-tively simple measures such as using energy efficient light fixtures, to a more holistic approach that incorpo-rates building orientation and passive solar strategies to heat the building. The second strategy is to produce renewable energy on the school property. Renewable energy systems include solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems. These sys-tems are increasingly being utilized to mitigate unpredictable utility costs by providing consistent clean energy for the life of the building. Districts seeking to attain Zero-Energy Schools typically require 20-30 percent additional project funding which is primarily used for

renewable energy systems. By in-cluding renewable energy systems in the project as alternates, the District is better able to control costs and maintain flexibility. In many appli-cations, renewable energy systems can be added to a school facility at a later date, thus keeping the goal of a Zero-Energy School building within reach. Foreman Architects En-gineers and our indus-try partners specialize in implement-ing Zero-En-ergy building strategies for Pennsylvania school dis-tricts and are committed to creating high-ly efficient b u i l d i n g s within your project bud-get. Contact Phillip Fore-man at 724-452-9690 ext. 4119 or phil-lip.foreman@f o r e m a n -group.com to learn more.

Foreman Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers and Commissioning Agents515 W. New Castle St.Zelienople, PA 16063www.foremangroup.comwww.facebook.com/ForemanGroupwww.twitter.com/ForemanGroup

Foreman Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers and Commissioning Agents

Strategies used to attain Zero-Energy schools

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School districts nationwide are facing budget dilemmas that are reaching crisis levels, forcing lead-ers to choosewhich much-needed programs or teacher positionsto eliminate. A partnership with GCA Education Services can help resolve these crises without having to make those cuts. In fact, GCA Education Services saves its partners an aver-age of 20% versus in-house services. Because GCA focuses on the needs of the schools and their stu-dents and makes quality the prior-ity, it has become one of the nation’s leading providers of comprehensive custodial, grounds and facility op-erations and maintenance services, serving over 300 education clients. With customized solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs, GCA

not only reduces cost and admin-istrative burden but improves the quality of the facilities and grounds, through ongoing training, inspec-tions and process adjustments. GCA’s 98+% client retention rate is witness to their quality and effec-tiveness. One satisfied client, the su-perintendent of a major metropoli-tan school district, says it perfectly, “GCA has proven to be a great part-ner to our school system. Not only have they saved us a significant amount of money that is funneled into the classroom, but GCA staff-ers are quick to answer any calls or requests for service.” For more information, contact Chris Jones, Regional Vice President of Sales, at (610) 834-7555 or email cjones@gcaservices.com.

GCA Education Services, Inc.2528 Quakertown Rd.Pennsburg PA 18073

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A win-win partnership: reduce costs and improve quality

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What is a 21st Century school? This is the question every architectural firm considers during the design process. The administration may envision a direction based on their beliefs; the school board may share their thoughts and the community may share their needs. Everyone has their own definition of the 21st Century School – what is yours? Words and phrases to describe the 21st Century School may include digital learners * student centered learning environments * daylight-ing * transparency/connectivity * flexible/adaptable * inspiring and intriguing space * technology to dis-play, share and present * net-zero energy * a variety of spaces and lay-outs * comfortable and flexible fur-niture * space to work * collabora-tive teaching * learning commons - all of which will be transpired into your learning environment, your 21st Century school. But how does the design of the space enhance the manner in which the curriculum is taught now and into the future? Areas that are being rethought include stand alone computer rooms, schools are going wireless allowing computers to be used in

every instructional area; student—centered learning environments that are transparent rooms, flexible in the design to open into a larger room or the adjoining hallway for small and large group instruction; and traditional libraries or media centers, which were typically iso-lated spaces with book shelves, are now being re-shaped and geared to-wards technology—savvy students in open commons areas that are centers for research and collabora-tion, supported by technology and comfortable moveable furnishings. An architectural firm that focus-es exclusively on school design can help you envision your new school. A “visioning” process is a very ef-fective tool in setting the direction of your school project which can involve a variety of stakeholders to develop ideas and concepts. Col-lectively, you will provide the vision through the architects’ lens to de-sign your 21st Century school. Gilbert Architects Inc. is a full—service architectural firm offering planning, programming and archi-tectural design services from offices in Lancaster, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Gilbert provides ser-

vices ranging from feasibility studies and master planning to sustainable additions, renovations and new fa-cility designs. For more information, please contact Thomas W. Gilbert, AIA, REFP, President at (717) 291-1077 or tomg@gilbertarchitects.com.

Gilbert Architects Inc.626 N. Charlotte St.Lancaster, PA 17603 www.gilbertarchitects.com

Gilbert Architects Inc.

21st Century K-12 school design – looking ‘through the lens of an Architect’

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Like the rest of us, schools are aging. Things don’t always work as well as they once did. Hayes Large special-izes in economically renewing older schools. So what should you expect from your next renovation project? How about a SMILE!S – Support 21st Century learning:

Meeting educational needs is a top priority. Older schools can adapt to support new technol-ogy and innovative programs like STEM and STEAM. Getting the proper infrastructure in place is key, along with a variety of spaces to facilitate project-based learning and small group work.

M – Maximize your budget: We de-termine what can be saved or re-used. There can be hidden value in older buildings—ter-razzo flooring, existing fur-niture, even “good bones” of key spaces. Creative design solutions capi-talize on what works, and fix what doesn’t.

I – Improve student safety: Design-ers address safety concerns inside and outside your building, securing entry points, en-suring good sight lines, and cre-ating child-safe

zones. Structural changes, tech-nology and even hardware choic-es can enhance school safety.

L – Lower operating costs: An ef-ficient building envelope and updated MEP systems can dra-matically lower utility costs and reduce maintenance headaches. Our geothermal and geosolar systems are outperforming ex-pectations, even after a record cold winter.

E – Extend building use: Your reno-vation should be designed to last, extending your building’s life for another 30+ years. Edu-cation is changing rapidly. We can’t predict the future, but we can focus on providing long-

term flexibility and quality ma-terials so that schools adapt beautifully over time.

Hayes Large architects, engi-neers and landscape architects have helped to transform hundreds of aging schools. It’s possible to make even the oldest schools SMILE again, and do it on a tight budget. To learn how, contact Dwight Knouse AIA LEEDAP at (814) 946-0451 or sdk-nouse@hayeslarge.com.

Hayes Large Architects LLP3601 Fifth Ave. Altoona, PA 16602 United Stateshttp://hayeslarge.com(814) 946-0451

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School renovations should make you SMILE

Your board is confronted with a va-riety of issues on a daily basis, and your district has competent staff to address and manage them. On occa-sion, you will retain a consultant to assist your staff with a set of issues or to achieve a goal. Often, the board will view the architect only in the context of a specific physical plant need, either for repairs to or replacement of a building. Architects investigate specific problems, design solu-tions, put them on paper in the form of plans and specifications, and help the district administer construction. If your board maintains this lim-ited view of what an architect can do for your school district, we ask you to consider the bigger picture. Edu-cation is changing. Public schools are competing with many educa-tional alternatives - and each other. Your architect should be viewed as a resource toward developing a 21st Century vision for the way your district will serve its commu-nity, and how to develop a physi-cal plant that will help teachers and administrators fulfill that vision. Your architect should be an educational leader, a firm that knows at least as much about 21st Century educational programming as they do about building codes and standards. As educational leaders, HHS-DR is playing a leadership role - in partnership with supportive boards - to help school districts achieve their goals. Examples we can cite include:

• The District which wants to develop a community center, but first needs to ensure it does not limit its cam-pus to future school expansion.

• The Districts which want to rapidly consolidate buildings, but first need to take the time to complete the PDE study process.

• The Districts which have conflict-ing opinions about grade realign-

ment, who first need to assess the challenges and opportunities their buildings present.

Achieve the “Power of More” right-sized facilities. Please contact Frank Gargiulo at HHSDR Architects/Engineers of Sharon & Pittsburgh, where “We Build Relationships.” Visit www.hhsdr.com or call us at (800) 447-3799.

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Municipal Revenue Services, Inc. (MRS), utilizing its’ patented meth-odology, can structure the sale of your district’s delinquent real estate tax claims to generate much need-ed new revenue for your district as we have done for school districts throughout the Commonwealth. During the course of a normal transaction, a taxing entity (i.e. school district) sells its delinquent real estate tax claims to a public en-tity (i.e., non-profit entity, redevelop-ment authority, etc.) which acts as a conduit purchaser. The purchaser then borrows funds from a partici-pating bank arranged by MRS in order to fund the purchase of delin-quent real estate tax claims from the district. The county’s current collection system remains intact. WE ARE NOT TAX COLLECTORS. This pro-gram causes absolutely no interrup-tion to the operations of the County Tax Claim Bureau. The Tax Claim Bureau continues to collect, notify of delinquencies, perform the sale

process, etc. and continues all statutory functions. This transaction does not create debt, it is a true sale un-der GASB 48. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Of-fice of General Counsel gener-ated an opinion which provides that the obligations of the taxing district set forth in the transac-tion documents to the sale do not constitute “debt” as such term is de-fined in the LGUDA and under the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The primary benefit to the dis-trict which participates in the Tax Lien Management Program is that it will receive an immediate source of revenue up front which can be in-corporated into the current annual budget. This is true even of taxing districts with high collection rates because these districts still would not see the total revenues immedi-ately, but rather over the course of years.

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Quest has been helping employ-ers build businesses with bal-anced lives since 1997. We provide services for your most important resource – your employees.

Quest’s Employee Assistance Pro-gram offers:• Professional, confidential face-

to-face counseling for employees and their families

• Work-life balance services for legal, financial, eldercare, and childcare issues

• Staff development and training, including unlimited supervisory consultations

• Critical incident stress manage-ment services

• Formal supervisory referral pro-cess

For more information, visit our website www.QuestBH.com or contact Connie Stock, Director of Sales and Customer Service, at (800) 364-6352 or via email at CStock@QuestBH.com

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For the 26th time in 28 years, RBC Capital Markets, LLC (RBC CM) was ranked the leading invest-ment banking firm for Pennsylvania school district bond financings in 2013 as Senior Manager. The firm sincerely thanks the Pennsylvania education community for their continued patronage and for the professional and personal relation-ships we have developed over the years. The wealth of resources offered by our parent company, the Royal Bank of Canada, provides us many opportunities to tailor financial transactions to fit our client’s needs and parameters. These resources fur-ther enhance our ability to execute for clients at the highest level. The synergies with respect to our PA and National K-12 expertise will contin-ue to enable us to improve upon the exceptional service you have been

accustomed to over the years. The public finance profes-sionals at RBC CM appreciate the support the Pennsylvania education community has given us over the years. We look forward to continu-ing our relationship in the future. Top Five Underwriters of Nego-tiated School District Bond Issues in Pennsylvania in 2013 Par Amount No. of Firm (US $ Mil) Issues

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS 833.4 82Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. 334.1 13PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 269.2 24 Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC 240.7 25First American Municipals, Inc. 78.0 1

*Based on total Pennsylvania school district negotiated issues completed in 2013.Source: Thomson Financial

For more information on RBC Capi-tal Markets or for assistance with your next capital project financing, please call any of the following:

Ken Phillips in Lancaster at (717) 519-6001 Michael Lillys in Philadel-phia at (215) 832-1501Scott Kramer in Lancaster at (717) 519-6003 Henry Sallusti in Scranton at (570) 343-6010Lou Verdelli in Lancaster at (717) 519-6080 Brian Bradley in Philadel-phia at (215) 832-1505Stephen Flaherty in Lancaster at (717) 519-6052 Jim Gray in Phila-delphia at (215) 832-1519

RBC Capital Markets

#1 in 2013 for Pennsylvania school district bond financing

We know the middle grades are chal-lenging times—through various stud-ies, the ubiquitous Judy Blume novels or our own painful memories of early adolescence. Today’s middle schools, encompassing various combinations of grades 5-8, were introduced in the 1960s to ease transition to the upper grades. The conversion of the School District of Lancaster’s Elizabeth R. Martin School to a K-8 configuration reflects a recent countertrend in larg-er urban districts around the coun-try to return to earlier models which studies are finding provide certain benefits to students in the long run. Blending a range of ages, partic-ularly kindergarten through eighth grades, requires careful attention to design details to effectively support educational objectives. Maintain a small-school experi-ence: At Elizabeth Martin, the class-rooms are arranged on two floors. Younger grades on the lower level have their own entry. Classrooms are grouped in pods, each with a small group instruction room. Recognize that one size won’t fit all: Kindergarten classrooms are paired to share bathrooms with smaller fixtures. A secondary activ-ity/fitness room provides a smaller

venue for lower grade gym class-es and indoor recess. The lower bookshelves in the library are “front and center” leading back to the window-bay reading nook. Build in adaptability: Flexible learning spaces, furniture solutions and building-wide Wi-Fi support con-tinually evolving teaching practices. A drop-down cafeteria partition allows for separation of grades while main-taining another large group area. Standardized test scores, at-tendance and other factors will be monitored to determine if the dis-

trict will replicate the K-8 model at other schools. Likewise, post occu-pancy evaluation by RLPS will re-view how the design supports.

RLPS Architects250 Valleybrook Dr.Lancaster, PA 17601(717) 560-9501www.rlps.com

RLPS Architects

Making the grade: Is K - 8 a model to replicate?

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In 1919, Robert Wilson Baird first opened his securities firm based on a simple philosophy: “honesty in our business dealings and integ-rity in everything we do.” As we’ve grown and expanded our capabili-ties and expertise, we’ve never lost sight of our founder’s vision of keep-ing clients’ interests first. Baird’s Pennsylvania School Finance team puts Robert Baird’s legacy into practice by providing creative financing solutions and na-tionally ranked underwriting and advisor services to meet the needs of Pennsylvania school districts. Led by a former school business manag-er, our team can take an all-in look at your long-term needs and work with you to create pragmatic solu-tions that make sense for your dis-trict and your budget. Some items of note regarding Baird include: • The nation’s #1 ranked under-

writer by number of K-12 Edu-cation bond issues*

• A leader in Pennsylvania mu-nicipal finance

• Specialization in providing fi-nancial services to school dis-tricts, intermediate units, and career centers through the commonwealth

• Employee-owned and one of the nation’s largest financial services firms outside New York City.

*Source: IPREO Muni Analytics as of 7/28/14, time period of 1/1/2009 through 6/30/2014

Keeping our clients’ interests first will always be what drives our busi-ness – because at Baird, we under-stand that when our clients succeed, we succeed. “Baird’s unique culture – with an emphasis on the client, not the transaction – fosters long-term re-lationships. Many of the issuers we serve have worked with us for over 30 years.” – Les Bear, Managing Director of Pennsylvania Public Fi-nance

Baird’s School Finance TeamLes Bear, Managing DirectorJamie Shelby, DirectorDan O’Brien, DirectorAudrey Bear, Vice PresidentBarb Patragnoni, Quantitative Ana-lyst

Robert W. Baird & Co.140 S. Village Ave.Suite 110Exton, PA 19341www. rwbaird.com(877) 792-7506 or (610) 594-7080www.facebook.com/RobertWBair-dandCompanywww.twitter.com/rwbaird

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Keeping clients’ interests first drives our business

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School Innovations & Achievement offers streamlined administrative software and service that actually works. It can be up and running al-most immediately and it gets results. We support you every step of the way and become a crucial member of your team at the district and site level for years to come.

Attention2Attendance®Attention2Attendance® (A2A) is an award-winning attendance interven-tion program that blends software and service to deliver remarkable results. A2A interventions reduce truancy by nearly 30% and chronic absenteeism by 50% with timely, consistent and positive interactions spanning every level of the process; administration, districts, schools, homes and the community.

In partnership with over 1,400

schools, innovative dis-trict leaders are using A2A data to identify and track key absenteeism patterns before students reach chronic levels, working to improve student atten-dance, recover learning time, close the achievement gap, improve grad-uation rates and increase parent in-volvement.

Partnering4SpecialEd®Over the years, the number of spe-cial education referrals have spiked – we’re over identifying mild to moderate students for special edu-cation services while seeing a drop in their academic performance and graduation rates.

Partnering4SpecialEd® address-es the root cause of the spike in spe-cial education enrollment; reduce

the ineligible referrals to special education by managing effective in-terventions. Partnering4SpecialEd® is a powerful general education tool that delivers immediate support in the classroom with easy to use soft-ware, guiding teachers and pre-re-ferral teams through research-based intervention strategies well before a formal evaluation is necessary.

To see how Attention2Atten-tion® and Partnering4SpecialEd® can improve your district, contact Erica Peterson, National Partner Relations Coordinator at (800) 487-9234, or email us at productinfo@sia-us.com.

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Software and service that works

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The amount of data stored and used by school districts nationwide continues to grow. With more data being collected the concern of stu-dent privacy and security are at an all-time high. Today, over 90% of districts have electronically stored student data on demographics, at-tendance, grades, test scores, course enrollment histories, etc. Adminis-trators have placed the importance of student information security at the foregrounds. Educators, parents, and educational providers must work together to ensure that the proper security measures are estab-lished to help school districts pro-tect students. The protection of student data involves two key elements: privacy and security. Privacy has been be-coming more of a concern as more data is becoming accessible to more users, this leads to a greater risk of student data being compromised. Security is an aspect of privacy that is essential to guarantee privacy is sustained. The security of student data may depend on whether a dis-

trict chooses to use on-premise or cloud-based data storage. Cloud computing is one of the fastest grow-ing technology sectors. More than 95% of districts rely on cloud ser-vices for a diverse range of functions; however, cloud services are still poorly understood and weakly governed. As a leading student information system provider serving more than five million students and over 1,700 school districts, Skyward has always placed high importance on the data security and privacy protection of student data and information. Sky-ward constantly continues to im-prove security and privacy measure guidelines to help school districts rest at ease knowing that their data is safeguarded by stringent manage-ment and security protocols, and that Skyward continues to strength-

en its cloud computing offering to lead by example. For the complete privacy paper check out: http://www.skyward.com/Page.ashx/News/Press-Re-leases

To learn more about Skyward visit: www.skyward.com

Skyward, Inc.8500 Brooktree Rd. Suite 200 Wexford, PA 15090 https://www.facebook.com/Sky-ward.Inchttps://twitter.com/skyward_Inc.

Skyward, Inc.

The importance of protecting student data

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When a school district chooses to seek partial funding for a school construction project from the Com-monwealth of Pennsylvania, an ap-plication system, called PlanCon (Planning and Construction Work-book), is used to determine the state reimbursement portion. The PlanCon system has been used since 1973; however, there was a 2012 moratorium for new reimbursement, which was lifted in July 2014. The passage of Act 34 in 1973 created PlanCon, a complicated 11-step process with parts A through K required for partial reimbursement for school construction and renova-tion costs. The level of state reim-bursement is determined by a com-plex formula that considers the total project cost, type of school, district wealth and number of students. House Bill 2124 passed June 9, 2014 targeting improvements to the process. It has been referred to the Senate, and a Senate Bill aims to simplify the PlanCon process even further, potentially renaming it ARC

Con (Ac-countability and Reduc-ing Costs in C o n s t r u c -tion). Should the bills as they cur-rently stand become law, the process will be re-duced to 5-steps by July 1, 2015. ARC Con would be a more efficient process and resources will be used more ef-fectively, while updating the man-agement of the state reimbursement process using an “electronic data-base” system. Financing Building Improve-ments- Stretching the dollars The Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) streamlines the imple-mentation of improvements that can contribute to energy savings such

as re-lighting, installing energy ef-ficient equipment, insulation and window replacement. The key is that the energy savings helps pay a qualified Energy Services Com-pany (ESCO) to do the work. The goal is to save money, and, utiliz-ing the GESA approach, portions of projects can be financed using the money saved from energy efficiency improvements.

Spiezle Architectural Group Inc.

What is next for PlanCon?

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For complete conference details, visit www.psba.org/workshops/school-leadership-conference/.

Accounting/Auditing

HOSACK, SPECHT,MUETZEL & WOOD LLPPeter J. Vancheri 305 Mt. Lebanon Blvd., Ste. 301Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1571Tel: 412-343-9200Fax: 412-343-9209pvancheri@hsmwcpa.comwww.hsmwcpa.com

Athletic/Gymnasium/ Playground/Seating/ Swimming Pool/ Turf Equipment

ABACUS SPORTSINSTALLATIONS LTDSpencer Proud 836 Flory Mill Rd.Lancaster, PA 17601-2736Tel: 717-560-8050Fax: 717-560-8054bobbi@abacussports.comwww.abacussports.com

ATLANTIC AQUATIC ENGINEERING INC.John D. Bray1823 Deep Run Rd.Pipersville, PA 18947-9726Tel: 215-766-0409 x 101Fax: 215-766-2578jbray@atlanticaquatic.comwww.atlanticaquatic.com

HUMMER TURFGRASS SYSTEMS INC.J. Robert Hummer1527 S. Colebrook Rd.Manheim, PA 17545-8631Tel: 717-898-5000Fax: 717-898-0770bob@usaturf.comhttp://www.usaturf.com/www.facebook.com/HummerTurfgrasshttps://twitter.com/HummerTurfgrass

KNIGHT ATHLETICS INC.Toby Knight300 Mt. Lebanon Blvd., #205DPittsburgh, PA 15234-1564Tel: 412-343-8833 x 11Fax: 412-343-8832tknight@knightathletics.netwww.knightathletics.net

MILLER SPORTS CONSTRUCTIONTammy Mears827 Lincoln Ave., Ste 15West Chester, PA 19380-4472Tel: 610-626-1000Fax: 610-626-3000tammy@millerflooring.comwww.millerflooring.com

NAGLE ATHLETIC SURFACES INC.Paul Nagle6597 Joy Rd.E. Syracuse, NY 13057-1106Tel: 315-622-1313Fax: 315-622-2900Paul@NagleAthletic.comhttp://www.nagleathletic.comwww.facebook.com//nagleathleticsurfaces@nagleathletic and @stadiumcare

Communications

DOBIL LABORATORIES INC.Donald Rosenberger727 Butler St.Pittsburgh, PA 15223-1825Tel: 412-782-3399Fax: 412-781-2907DR1@dobil.comwww.dobil.com

Computer/School Furniture

C.M. EICHENLAUB CO.Doris AndersonP.O. Box 8790Pittsburgh, PA 15221-0790Tel: 412-271-8346Fax: 412-824-7280danderson@cmeichenlaub.com

Consulting and Personnel Services

SOS GROUP INC.Barbara B. NisselP.O. Box 713Malvern, PA 19355-0902Tel: 610-251-9182Fax: 610-251-9907barb@sosgroupinc.comhttp://www.sosgroupinc.com

Cooperative Purchasing

BUYBOARDLaura Huggins400 Bent Creek Blvd.Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-1873Tel: (800) 932-0588Fax: (717) 506-2451laura.huggins@psba.orgwww.psba.org

KEYSTONE PURCHASING NETWORKMary Beth Brennan90 Lawton Ln.Milton, PA 17847-9756Tel: 570-246-5933Fax: 570-524-5600mbrennan@csiu.orghttp://www.kpn.org

Custodial, Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Services

GCA SERVICES GROUP INC.Christopher Jones 2528 Quakertown Rd.Pennsburg, PA 18073-1010Tel: 610-755-2509Fax: 215-541-2689cjones@gcaservices.comwww.gcaservices.com

MARSDEN SERVICES LLCJames A. Rice III3478 Hauck Rd., Ste DCincinnati, OH 45241-4604Tel: 513-668-3206jrice@marsden.comhttp://www.marsdenservices.com

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Dairy Products

SCHNEIDERS FAMILYOF DAIRIESEdward W. Schneider Jr.1860 E. 3rd St.Williamsport, PA 17701-3923Tel: 570-326-2021Fax: 570-326-2736edjr@schneidervfdairy.comwww.schneidersdairy.com

Design/Construction Services

AEM ARCHITECTS INC.Philip M. Leinbach 3700 Perkiomen Ave.Reading, PA 19606-2715Tel: 610-779-3220Fax: 610-779-9022pmleinbach@aem-arch.comwww.aem-arch.com

ARCHITECTURAL INNOVATIONS LLCGeorgia M. Glass1003 McKnight Park Dr.Pittsburgh, PA 15237-6532Tel: 412-364-4966Fax: 412-364-4965gg@aipgh.comwww.aipgh.com

THE ARCHITECTURAL STUDIOCurtis Santee 732 W. Turner St.Allentown, PA 18102-4038Tel: 610-437-1737Fax: 610-437-4547csantee@architecturalstudio.comwww.architecturalstudio.com

BAKER, INGRAM& ASSOCIATES INC.Lawrence R. Baker Jr.1547 Oregon PikeLancaster, PA 17601-4333Tel: 717-290-7400Fax: 717-290-7402lbaker@bakeringram.comhttp://www.bakeringram.com

BEERS HOFFMAN ARCHITECTUREScott L. Shonk55 N. Water St.Lititz, PA 17543-1610Tel: 717-569-4955Fax: 717-560-1952sshonk@beersltd.comwww.beersltd.com

BUCHART HORN INC./BASCO ASSOCIATESDouglas Graby445 W. Philadelphia St.York, PA 17401-3383Tel: 717-852-1400Fax: 717-852-1401dgraby@bh-ba.comwww.bh-ba.com

BURKAVAGE DESIGNASSOCIATESDonald J. Flynn200 Abington Executive ParkClarks Summit, PA 18411-2259Tel: 570-586-0719Fax: 570-586-6549djf@bda-ae.comwww.burkavagedesign.com

CANZIAN/JOHNSTON & ASSOCIATESHarold S. Johnston III361 Main StNew Kensington PA 15068-6088Tel: 724-339-0511Fax: 724-339-1492hjohnston@CJAarchitects.comwww.cjaarchitects.com

CELLI-FLYNN BRENNANARCHITECTS & PLANNERSThomas C. Celli606 Liberty Ave., 4th Fl.Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2720Tel: 412-281-9400Fax: 412-281-1395tcelli@cfbarchitects.comwww.cfbarchitects.com

CENTERPOINT ENGINEERING INC.James Bridges2 Market Plaza WayMechanicsburg, PA 17055-5679Tel: 717-795-8575Fax: 717-795-9110jbridges@centerpointeng.nethttp://www.centerpointeng.net

CHAMBERS &ASSOCIATES INC.Jeffrey D. Chambers35 S. Penn St.Manheim, PA 17545-1729Tel: 717-665-0515Fax: 717-665-0518jeff@chambersarch.comwww.chambersarch.com

S Strategic AssociateCRABTREE, ROHRBAUGH& ASSOCIATESRandy Davis401 E. Winding Hill Rd., Ste. 301Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4924Tel: 717-458-0272Fax: 717-458-0316rdavis@cra-architects.comwww.cra-architects.com

D’HUY ENGINEERING INC.Arif FazilOne E. Broad St., Ste. 310Bethlehem, PA 18018-5961Tel: 610-865-3000Fax: 610-861-0181maf@dhuy.comwww.dhuy.com

ECKLES ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERINGRobert G. Naugle301 N. Mercer St.New Castle, PA 16101-3696Tel: 724-652-5507Fax: 724-652-0751rgn@ecklesgroup.comwww.ecklesarchitecture.com

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S Business AssociateEI ASSOCIATES INC.Mark S. Barnhardt2001 N. Front St., Bldg. 3Harrisburg, PA 17102-2105Tel: 717-233-4556Fax: 717-236-8256mbarnhardt@eiassoc.comwww.eiassociates.com

FIDEVIADaniel V. Cicala119B N. Broad St.Lititz, PA 17543-1006Tel: 717-625-3433Fax: 717-625-3239dcicala@fidevia.comhttp://www.fidevia.com

THE FOREMAN GROUPPhillip G. ForemanDr. Wayne DoyleP.O. Box 189Zelienople, PA 16063-0189Tel: 724-452-9690Fax: 724-452-0223phillip.foreman@foremangroup.comwayne.doyle@foremangroup.comwww.foremangroup.com

FRAYTAK VEISZHOPKINS DUTHIE PCJohn J. Veisz 140 Whitaker Ave., Ste. 300Mont Clare, PA 19453-5036Tel: 610-933-6289Fax: 610-933-6294jveisz@fvhdpc.comhttp://www.fvhdpc.com

GILBERT ARCHITECTS INC.Sharron M. HerrThomas W. Gilbert626 N. Charlotte St.Lancaster, PA 17603-2935Tel: 717-291-1077Fax: 717-392-3923sharron@gilbertarchitects.comtomg@gilbertarchitects.comwww.gilbertarchitects.com

THE HAYES DESIGNGROUP-ARCHITECTSKevin A. Hayes 1273 Washington Pike, Ste. 200Bridgeville, PA 15017-2803Tel: 412-206-0410Fax: 412-206-0415architects@hayesdesign.comwww.hayesdesign.com

HAYES LARGEARCHITECTS LLPS. Dwight Knouse II3601 Fifth Ave.Altoona, PA 16602-1704Tel: 814-946-0451Fax: 814-946-9054sdknouse@hayeslarge.comwww.hayeslarge.com

S Business AssociateHHSDR ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERSJ. Greer Hayden40 Shenango Ave.Sharon, PA 16146-1502Tel: 724-981-8820Fax: 724-981-4515ghayden@hhsdr.com

HIGHLAND ASSOCIATES LTD.David Gilmore102 Highland Ave.Clarks Summit, PA 18411-1502Tel: 570-586-4334Fax: 570-586-5990dgilmore@ha-pa.comwww.highlandassociates.com

HUNT ENGINEERS,ARCHITECTS & LANDSURVEYORS PCGary Henry1 Elizabeth St., Ste. 12Towanda, PA 18848-1629Tel: 570-265-4868Fax: 570-265-4872henryg@hunt-eas.comwww.hunt-eas.comwww.linkedin.com/company/hunt-eningeers-achitects-&-land-surveyors

KCBA ARCHITECTSJames A. Clough8 E. Broad St.Hatfield, PA 19440-2401Tel: 215-368-5806Fax: 215-368-3580jay.clough@kcba-architects.comwww.kcba-architects.comwww.facebook.com/KCBAarchwww.linkedin.com/company/kcba-architects

KTH ARCHITECTS INC.Jerome Bankovich Jr.1741 Kiwanis Trl.DuBois, PA 15801-8787Tel: 814-371-1541Fax: 814-371-8801jbankovich@ktharch.comwww.ktharch.com

L. R. KIMBALLBrian Hayes615 W. Highland Ave.Ebensburg, PA 15931-1096brian.hayes@lrkimball.comwww.kimballcorp.com

MASSARO CM SERVICES120 Delta Dr.Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2806www.massarocorporation.com

Christopher J. LaskyTel: 412-963-2800Fax: 412-408-0003clasky@massarocorporation.com

Daniel T. KieferTel: 412-963-2800Fax: 412-599-0039dkiefer@massarocms.com

www.massarocorporation.com

MCKISSICK ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTSVern L. McKissick III317 N. Front St.Harrisburg, PA 17101-1203Tel: 717-238-6810Fax: 717-238-6830vmckissick@mckissickassociates.comwww.mckissickassociates.com

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MM ARCHITECTS INC.Maryann Marotta103 S. Duke St.Lancaster, PA 17602-3509Tel: 717-393-3211Fax: 717-393-3212tjw@mmaia.netwww.mmaia.netwww.facebook.com/mmarchitectsinc

PATHLINE INC.Joel Popma3121 Fairway Dr., Ste. BAltoona, PA 16602-4475Tel: 814-941-0950Fax: 814-943-8494jpopma@gdfengineers.comwww.gdfengineers.com/pathline

QUAD THREE GROUP INC.Samuel Scarantino 37 N Washington StWilkes Barre PA 18701-3109Tel: 570-829-4200Fax: 570-829-3732sscarantino@quad3.comwww.quad3.com

QUANDEL CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC.H. Glenn Manning3003 N. Front St., #201Harrisburg, PA 17110-1224Tel: 717-657-0909Fax: 717-652-6282hgmanning@quandel.comwww.quandel.com

RENEW DESIGN GROUP INC.Kenneth A. Bissinger121 N. Main St., Ste. 301Souderton, PA 18964-1799Tel: 215-514-5910Fax: 800-998-2191kenbissinger@renewdesigngroup.comhttp://www.renewdesigngroup.com

REYNOLDSDamion Spahr3300 N. 3rd St.Harrisburg, PA 17110-1407Tel: 717-238-5737Fax: 717-238-9410dspahr@reynoldsconstruction.comwww.reynoldscontruction.com

RLPS ARCHITECTSKathleen Goff250 Valleybrook Dr.Lancaster, PA 17601-4618Tel: 717-560-9501Fax: 717-560-2373kgoff@rlps.comhttp://www.rlps.com

SCHRADER GROUPARCHITECTURE LLCDavid L. Schrader161 Leverington Ave., Ste. 105Philadelphia, PA 19127-2028Tel: 215-482-7440Fax: 215-482-7441dschrader@sgarc.comwww.sgarc.comwww.linkedin.com/pub/david-schrader/5/239/1a5/

S Business AssociateSPIEZLE ARCHITECTURALGROUP INC.A. Stevens Krug321 W. State St.Media, PA 19063-2615Tel: 610-874-7400Fax: 610-874-7158askrug@spiezle.comwww.spiezle.com

USA ARCHITECTS PLANNERS & INTERIORS DESIGNERSArmand T. Christopher Jr.1 S. 3rd St., Alpha Bldg., Fl. 7Easton, PA 18042-4578Tel: 610-559-6000Fax: 610-559-2174achristopher@usaarchitects.comwww.usaarchitects.com

VEBH ARCHITECTS PCDaniel C. Engen470 Washington Rd.Pittsburgh, PA 15228-2811Tel: 412-561-7117Fax: 412-561-9025dengen@vebharchitects.comhttp://www.vebh.com

Education/Learning Systems

VLN PARTNERS LLCDr. Alex Stone1212 E. Carson St.Pittsburgh, PA 15203-1229Tel: 412-488-4820info@vlnpartners.comwww.vlnpartners.com

Employee Assistance Programs

QUEST BEHAVIORALHEALTH EAPConnie StockP.O. Box 1032York, PA 17405-1032Tel: 717-851-5357cstock@questbh.comhttp://www.questbh.com

Energy Management Services/Resources

CM3 BUILDING SOLUTIONSShannon J. Keim185 Commerce Dr., Ste. 1Fort Washington, PA 19034-2416Tel: 215-322-8400Fax: 215-322-8838shannonkeim@cm3inc.comwww.cm3inc.com

ECG ENGINEERING PCKendra McQuilton222 Middle Country Rd., Ste. 318Smithtown, NY 11787-2837Tel: 631-360-0006Fax: 631-360-0277kendra@ecgengineers.comhttp://www.ecgengineering.com

PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES’ E-POWER SOLUTIONS PROGRAMBrian Stafford840 W. Hamilton St., Ste. 300Allentown, PA 18101-2456Tel: 484-538-2700Fax: 866-372-3978brian.stafford@dndgl.comhttp://www.pplelectric.com/e-power

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Enrollment Forecasting & Student Demographics

DECISIONINSITE LLCRon Van Orden101 Pacifica, Ste. 380Irvine, CA 92618-3330Tel: 877-204-1392 x 1012Fax: 949-748-8889rvanorden@decisioninsite.comwww.decisioninsite.com

S Business AssociateBAIRD PUBLIC FINANCELeslie L. Bear140 S. Village Ave., Ste. 10Exton, PA 19341-1267Tel: 610-594-7080 x 103Fax: 610-594-7084lbear@rwbaird.comwww.rwbaird.com

DINSMORE & SHOHL LLPChristopher Brewer Esq.301 Grant St., Ste. 2800Pittsburgh, PA 15219-6413Tel: 412-288-5878Fax: 412-281-5055christopher.brewer@dinslaw.com

EASYPROCUREThomas Inners2608 Market PlaceHarrisburg, PA 17110Tel: (717) 540-9551Fax: (717) 540-1796tinners@pasbo.orgwww.easyprocure.org

JANNEY MONTGOMERYSCOTT LLCRobert T. AumerOne PPG Place, Ste. 2200Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5417Tel: 412-562-8067Fax: 412-562-8007raumer@janney.comhttp://www.janney.com

KADES-MARGOLISCORPORATIONEdward H. Margolis998 Old Eagle School Rd., #1220Wayne, PA 19087-1805Tel: 800-433-1828 x 223Fax: 610-971-1086emargolis@4kmc.comwww.4kmc.com

LINCOLN INVESTMENTPLANNINGMr. Leonard Rizzotti 101 West Ave., Ste 200Jenkintown, PA 19046-2039Tel: 215-885-7115 x 1222Fax: 215-887-3029lrizzotti@LincolnInvestment.comwww.lincolninvestment.com

MUNICIPAL REVENUE SERVICEJeffrey E. Spaulding9107 Main St.Mc Kean, PA 16426-1431Tel: 814-476-0400Fax: 814-476-1097jeffs514@verizon.netwww.pennasset.com

PENNSYLVANIA LOCALGOVERNMENT INVESTMENT TRUSTP.O. Box 1027Harrisburg, PA 17108-1027Fax: 800-252-9551www.plgit.com

John MolloyTel: 717-724-4987molloyj@pfm.com

Courtney MulhollandTel: 800-572-1472mulhollandc@pfm.com

PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLDISTRICT LIQUID ASSET FUNDRajesh Chainani2101 Oregon Pike, Ste. 200Lancaster, PA 17601-4624Tel: 866-548-8634, opt #2Fax: 717-519-6017rbc-cmg@rbc.comwww.psdlaf.org

PUBLIC FINANCIALMANAGEMENT INC.Brad Remig1 Keystone Plaza, #300Harrisburg, PA 17101-2044Tel: 717-232-2723Fax: 717-232-8610remigb@pfm.comwww.pfm.com

RBC CAPITAL MARKETSKenneth Phillips2101 Oregon PikeLancaster, PA 17601-4624Tel: 717-519-6001Fax: 717-519-6120ken.phillips@rbccm.com

Food Service, Maintenance Management

ARAMARK EDUCATIONSteve Herchenrider1101 Market St., 12th Fl.Philadelphia, PA 19107-2934Tel: 610-299-5480Fax: 610-594-0482herchenrider-steve@aramark.comwww.aramark.com

CHARTWELLS SCHOOLDINING SERVICESBarbara Stank313 Winding Hill Dr.Lancaster, PA 17601-1761Tel: 717-892-1170Cell: (732) 887-3298Fax: 717-892-6774barbara.stank@compass-usa.comwww.eatlearnlive.com

METZ CULINARY MANAGEMENTJohn Geronimo2 Woodland Dr.Dallas, PA 18612-9159Tel: 724-312-6758Fax: 570-675-0919johng@metzcorp.comwww.metzltd.com

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NUTRI-SERVE FOOD MANAGEMENTKaren B. Fynan4431 Route 130 SouthBurlington, NJ 08016-2278karenf@nsfm.comhttp://www.nfsm.com

THE NUTRITION GROUPLyle E. Kerrick1706 Bloom Rd.Danville, PA 17821-8507Tel: 570-760-4548Fax: 570-714-8176lkerrick@thenutritiongroup.bizwww.thenutritiongroup.biz

SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATIONOF PENNSYLVANIARick VoightP.O. Box 1559Camp Hill, PA 17001-1559Tel: 717-732-1100Fax: 717-732-1144exdirsnapa@gmail.comwww.psfsa.org

HVAC/Janitorial/Air Quality/ Noise Control/Power Equipment/Wheelchair Lifts/Windows & Doors

ALLEGHENYENGINEERING CO.Robert L. DensmoreP.O. Box 12567Pittsburgh, PA 15241-0567Tel: 412-563-0200 x 3012Fax: 724-941-8502bobd@alleghenyeng.com

EASTERN AIR BALANCECORPORATIOND. Timothy Roaten1195 Strickler Rd.Mount Joy, PA 17552-8852Tel: 717-492-1846Fax: 717-492-1847troaten@easternairbalance.comwww.easternairbalance.com

MCCLURE COMPANYLynn DeSantis4101 N. 6th St.Harrisburg, PA 17110-1610Tel: 717-232-9743Fax: 717-236-5239lynndesantis@mcclureco.comwww.energysolutionsmcclureco.com

MODERNFOLD OF READING INC.R. Mark Nattress75 N Haas St.Topton, PA 19562-1000Tel: 610-682-0700Fax: 610-682-1090mark@modernfoldofpa.comwww.modernfoldofpa.com

SCHNEIDER ELECTRICDavid KramerAnthony J. Crimaldi4431 N. Front St., Ste. 100Harrisburg, PA 17110-1741Tel: 412-680-5743Fax: 717-232-8187david.kramer@schneider-electric.comajcrimaldi@gmail.comhttp://www.schneider-electric.com

4431 N. Front St., Ste. 100Harrisburg, PA 17110-1741ajcrimaldi@gmail.comhttp://www.schneider-electric.com

TRANETraneDennis Morelli400 Business Center Dr.Pittsburgh, PA 15205-1331Tel: 412-747-3000Fax: 412-747-4550dmorelli@trane.comwww.trane.com

Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Consulting

SKELLY AND LOY INC.Margaret Coyne449 Eisenhower Blvd., Ste. 300Harrisburg, PA 17111-2302Tel: 717-232-0593Fax: 717-232-1799mcoyne@skellyloy.comhttp://www.skellyloy.comwww.facebook.com/skellyandloywww.linkedin.com/company/skelly-and-loy-inc.@skellyloy

Insurance and Employee Benefits

ALTANY, LOYND& LINQUIST INC.Victor A. Gusmar201 Corbet St., Ste. 3Tarentum, PA 15084Tel: 724-224-0550 x 21Fax: 724-224-2371vgusmar@alli-ins.comhttp://alli-ins.com

ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.Beth Cassata210 Industrual Park Rd., Ste. 130Johnstown, PA 15904Tel: 814-532-0257Fax: 814-536-5554beth_cassata@ajg.com

BSI CORPORATE BENEFITS LLCKerianne Geist79 W. Market St., Ste. 400Bethlehem, PA 18018-5749Tel: 610-849-3460Fax: 484-821-0954kgeist@bsicorporate.comhttp://www.BSIcorporate.com

CBIZ INSURANCE SERVICES INC.Bruce WalshP.O. Box 1000401 Plymouth Rd., Ste. 200Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462Tel: 610-862-2306Fax: (610) 862-2500rbwalsh@cbiz.com

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www.linkedin.com/pub/bruce-walsh/0/21a/b84@RBruceWalshwww.cbiz.com

COWDEN ASSOCIATES INC.Carol M. Ziss444 Liberty Ave., Ste. 605Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1226Tel: 412-394-9392Fax: 412-394-9324carolz@cowdenassociates.comwww.cowdenassociates.com

HARTMAN GROUPMark C Sitler420 Williams St.Williamsport, PA 17701Tel: 570-326-7241Fax: 570-326-6996mark@hartmangroup1.com

HELMBOLD & STEWART INC.John P Mulcahy12 S. Third St.Clearfield, PA 16830Tel: 814-765-5573jmulcahy@nicklasgrp.comhttp://hsinsurance.com

INTERSTATE TAX SERVICE INC.Michael J. McHaleP.O. Box 1490Mechancisburg, PA 17055-1490Tel: 717-795-8851Fax: 717-795-8839office@interstatetaxserviceinc.com

MIERS INSURANCEDoug Gibbons2222 S. 12th St., Ste. BAllentown, PA 18104-5693Tel: 610-797-7900Fax: 610-797-7565dgibbons@miersinsurance.comhttp://www.miersinsurance.com

THE RESCHINI GROUPRobin W. Hope922 Philadelphia St.Indiana, PA 15701-3940Tel: 724-349-1300Fax: 724-349-6616rhope@reschini.comwww.reschini.com

SUNDAHL & COMPANYTim SeboltP.O. Box 368Bradford, PA 16701-0368Tel: 814-368-3139Fax: 814-368-5511tims@sundahlinsurance.com

SWETT & CRAWFORDLucille Sulock100 West Ave.Beaver Hill - SouthJenkintown, PA 19046-2625Tel: 215-576-1500Fax: 215-884-2869lucille_sulock@swett.comwww.swett.com

VISION BENEFITS OF AMERICADaniel A. Gissin300 Weyman Plaza, Ste. 400Pittsburgh, PA 15236-1588Tel: 412-881-4900 x 248Fax: 412-881-7319dgissin@visionbenefits.comwww.visionbenefits.com

WILLIS OF PAReid Sandner100 Matsonford Rd., Bldg. 5, Ste. 200Radnor, PA 19087Tel: 610-260-4301Fax: 610-260-4301reid.sandner@willis.comhttp://www.willis.com

Language Acquisition

GRAPESEEDLarry Krueger201 S. Highland Ave., Fl. 3Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3970Tel: 724-816-5105Fax: 412-681-4384larry.krueger@grapeseed.comhttp://www.GrapeSEED.com

Legal Services

CLARK HILL|THORP REEDLisa A. Chiesa Esq.301 Grant St., Ste. 14Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1408Tel: 412-394-7711 x 2454Fax: 412-394-2555lchiesa@clarkhillthorpreed.comwww.thorpreed.com

ECKERT SEAMANSCHERIN & MELLOTT LLCJoseph K. Pierce Esq.213 Market St., Fl. 8P.O. Box 1248Harrisburg, PA 17101-1248Tel: 717-237-6092Fax: 717-237-6019jpierce@eckertseamans.comwww.eckertseamans.com

LAWS ON LINEStuart L. Knade Esq.400 Bent Creek Blvd.Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-1873Tel: (800) 932-0588Fax: (717) 506-2451www.psba.org

Modular Classrooms

MOBILEASE MODULAR SPACE INC.Peter Barton201 Route 120 Pedricktown, NJ 08067-3613Tel: 856-686-9600Fax: 856-686-9240info@mobileasemodular.comwww.mobileasemodular.com

Paperless Governance

BOARDDOCSLaura Huggins400 Bent Creek Blvd.Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-1873Tel: (800) 932-0588Fax: (717) 506-2475laura.huggins@psba.orgwww.psba.org

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Restoration Services

MELLON CERTIFIED RESTORATIONDoug Morrow5005 Devonshire Rd.Harrisburg, PA 17109-1730Tel: 717-821-8813Fax: 717-232-1553dmorrow@melloncr.nethttp://www.melloncr.com

CSI CORPORATE SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIONSLouis W. Gettle3645 Brodhead Rd.Monaca, PA 15061-2689Tel: 724-775-3577Fax: 724-775-3599lgentile@csiinvestigators.comhttp://www.csiinvestigators.com

School Bus Association

PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLBUS ASSOCIATIONSelina M. Pittenger355 N. 21st St., Ste. 200Camp Hill, PA 17011-3707Tel: 717-975-1951Fax: 717-975-1953smpittenger@paschoolbus.orgwww.paschoolbus.org

School Buses/Student Transportation

DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICESKeith F. Galloway4300 Weaver Pkwy.Warrenville, IL 60555-3920Tel: 508-736-9041Fax: 630-393-9221kgalloway@durhamschoolservices.comhttp://www.durhamschoolservices.comwww.facebook.com/NationalCharterBuswww.linkedin.com/company/durham-school-services?trk=fc_badgetwitter.com/DurhamSchoolSvc

STUDENT TRANSPORTATIONOF AMERICA INC.Peter J. Pearson409 Elk St., #100Carnegie, PA 15106-2627Tel: 412-278-2667Fax: 412-278-0452ppearson@ridesta.comwww.ridesta.com

School Improvement

SCHOOL INNOVATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTErica Peterson5200 Golden Foothill Pkwy.El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-9610Tel: 800-487-9234Fax: 888-487-6441ericap@sia-us.comhttp://www.sia-us.com

Service Associate Membership

PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLBOARDS ASSOCIATIONLin Carpenter400 Bent Creek Blvd.Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-1873Tel: (800) 932-0588Fax: (717) 506-2451lin.carpenter@psba.orgwww.psba.org

Staffing

THE LEARNING LAMPLeah Spangler2025 Bedford St.Johnstown, PA 15904-1003Tel: 814-262-0732Fax: 814-262-0837lspangler@thelearninglamp.orghttp://www.thelearninglamp.org

Stage Equipment

PITTSBURGH STAGEDavid M. Seifert2 South Ave.Sewickley, PA 15143-2108Tel: 412-534-4500Fax: 412-534-4505daves@pittsburghstage.comhttp://www.pittsburghstage.com

Tax Collection and Services

BERKHEIMER TAX ADMINISTRATORPatricia McNamara50 N. 7th St.Bangor, PA 18013-1731Tel: 610-588-0965Fax: 610-588-5765pmcnamara@hab-inc.com

KEYSTONE COLLECTIONSGROUPThomas J. Kratzenberg546 Wendel Rd., Ste. 100Irwin, PA 15642-7539Tel: 724-978-0333Fax: 724-978-0339tjkratzenberg@keystonecollects.comwww.keystonecollects.com

PORTNOFF LAW ASSOCIATES LTD.Michelle R. Portnoff Esq.1000 Sandy Hill Rd., Ste. 150Norristown, PA 19401-4181Tel: 484-690-9300Fax: 484-690-9301mportnoff@portnoffonline.comwww.portnoffonline.com

Technology Services

ONHAND SCHOOLS INC.Joan Iacono1501 Reedsdale St., Ste. 5000Pittsburgh, PA 15233-2310Tel: 412-325-8000 x 100Fax: 412-224-4774jiacono@onhandschools.com

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PROGRESSBOOK BY SOFTWARE ANSWERSRobert Ling6770 W Snowville Rd., Ste. 200Cleveland, OH 44141-3212Tel: 800-638-5212 x 4LingR@Software-Answers.comhttp://www.software-answers.com

SCHOOLOGYCassandra Lyon115 W. 30th St., 10th Fl.New York, NY 10001-4010Tel: 212-213-8333 x 43Fax: 212-643-7586ccappello@schoology.comhttp://www.schoology.com

SKYWARD INC.Ben Lind5233 Coye Dr.Stevens Point, WI 54481-5088Tel: 800-236-7274Fax: 715-341-1370benl@skyward.comwww.skyward.com

SUNGARD K-12 EDUCATIONPhil Rickenbach3 W. Broad St.Bethlehem, PA 18018-5717Tel: 610-691-3616Fax: 610-861-9323phil.rickenbach@sungardps.comwww.sungardps.com/plusseries