Voices of the Valley

Garnet Valley School District Community Newsletter
Voices of the Valley
Fall 2014
Volume 24, Issue I
Welcome Back to School
There have been some remarkable successes this fall that have posi oned our school
district as one of the best in county, state, and na on. From Pennsylvania School
Performance Profile Scores that con nue to increase to na onal rankings that place our
high school in the top one percent in the country, our community can be proud of the
educa on that we provide for our students. Commi ed to student achievement, hiring the
best and the brightest, professional learning, communica on, and fiscal responsibility, our
organiza onal direc on con nues to produces results that maximize all students poten al!
This month’s Voices focuses on a number of these excellent results. As you read, consider
how all of the achievements reflect a collec ve effort on behalf of the community. The school performance
profile scores illustrate that our district has implemented to fidelity a viable and accessible curriculum
developed by commi ees of mul ple stakeholders. Our eight Na onal Merit Scholar Semifinalists reinforce
that our parents and school community work in conjunc on to offer programming that posi ons our
students as compe vely as possible. And, our high school na onal rankings show how the cumula ve
efforts of the en re school community—excellent teaching, great support, awesome programming—
culminated in na onal recogni ons of which few districts can boast.
It is my hope that you read this month’s edi on with pride and excitement. As I always say, we are
extremely fortunate to live, work, and learn in Garnet Valley!!!
Dr. Marc Bertrando
Superintendent of Schools
Governor’s Expanding Excellence Grants
HOMECOMING
October 24th
Parade @ 5PM
Football Game @ 7PM
October 25th
Dance @ 7PM
Garnet Valley School District received two
compe ve grants from the state. Only 17
districts across the Commonwealth were
awarded these grants. Schools were eligible to
apply for these grants if their School
Performance Profile was a 90% or above.
Concord Elementary and Garnet Valley
Elementary both were awarded a grant. Concord
Elementary’s grant was awarded for their Extended Kindergarten
program and Garnet Valley Elementary’s grant was for their work with Patricia
Cunningham’s Four Block Model.
Grant recipients will be paired with other districts within the state to act as a
mentor and share their successful strategies. We will receive $25,000 for each
grant and both schools will be presen ng at the state Standards Aligned Systems
Conference in Hershey in December.
(Read more online.)
GVES & CES Teams Above VOICES OF THE VALLEY
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Volume 24, Issue I
New Faces at the High School
Hello Garnet Valley Community,
I have been a part of the Garnet Valley family for two months now, and it has been a wonderful experience
thus far. Each day, I feel more assimilated into the community and I look forward to us growing further
together as me goes on. I truly feel blessed to join a district where the sense of community and family are
at its core. It is such a great feeling coming into work, as I know I have the honor of interac ng with a
fantas c student body, dedicated colleagues and the finest community. I am sincerely grateful for this
community, and its leadership, having the faith and confidence in me to give me the opportunity to lead its
high school. Please know that I take this responsibility very seriously, and I will work relentlessly to make a
posi ve impact in the lives of our children.
In the coming weeks, months, and years, I am excited at the prospect of ge ng to know the Garnet Valley
community more extensively. Through the interview process, I am sure most of you were able to get a
glimpse of my professional history and accomplishments. If not, I will briefly highlight them. I have served as
a principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels leading within the School District of
Philadelphia, the Norristown Area School District and the Bensalem Township School District. In my opinion,
my greatest achievement to date was leading Roxborough High School, my alma mater, through tumultuous
mes and rebuilding it to achieve new successes. This resulted in my staff and I receiving numerous
accolades, including my selec on as a recipient of both the pres gious Chris an R. and Mary L. Lindback
Award for Dis nguished Principal Leadership and the Rose Lindenbaum Improvement of Educa on Award.
However, although I am proud of these professional successes, my greatest point of pride is my family. I
have been married to my wife, Nicole, for thirteen years a er da ng since the age of eighteen. We have
three handsome boys, Hunter (11), Noah (9), and Brayden (2) and we currently reside in West Norriton
Township, just outside of King of Prussia. As a family, we love spending me at the beach, but relish any
moment that we are together. The boys are very involved in sports, and I try to find me to coach their
baseball or basketball teams whenever possible. As you get to know me more, you will find that family is
extremely important to me.
In closing, I would like to thank Dr. Bertrando, the Garnet Valley School District, and the en re community
for welcoming my family and I into the Garnet Valley Family. I look forward to all of us working together to
maintain the great successes and achievements that make up Garnet Valley, while also pursuing new levels
of excellence and greater accomplishments. I am confident that, together, we have a world of endless
possibili es and successes that lie ahead. Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of something so
special!
Proudly,
Stephen Brandt
Stephen Brandt, GVHS Principal Mr. Brandt, Ms. Kneir & students participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge during the summer Paint the Shack event!
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Garnet Valley Presents Our New Director of Technology Dear Garnet Valley Community,
My first week as our Director of Technology has truly been the
best experience in my professional career. It is easy to see why
the Garnet Valley School District is the envy of other districts – a
tremendous teaching and support staff, reinforced by outstanding
leadership.
I bring to our district a passion for instruc onal technology.
Having worked as a classroom teacher and instruc onal coach for
most of my career, I know first hand, the impact effec ve
technology integra on can have on student engagement and
ul mately, student achievement. My goal is provide our teachers
with the leadership, professional development, and tools
necessary to help deliver our curriculum in new and exci ng ways.
I currently live in Prospect Park with my wife, Tracy, and our two sons, Vincent (16) and Nicholas (12). I hold
a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Educa on and I am pursuing a Doctor of Educa on in K‐12 Educa onal
Leadership and Instruc onal Technology at Widener University.
From my very first day, the en re Garnet Valley community has welcomed me with open arms and I am
extremely apprecia ve of that kind of recep on. I look forward to working with our outstanding teaching
and support staff to provide the students in our school district the very best instruc on and educa onal
environment possible.
Samuel Mormando
Dear Garnet Valley Community,
Jessica Knier, GVHS Assistant Principal I am honored to have been selected as the new Assistant Principal at
Garnet Valley High School. Having worked in the district many years ago
as a long‐term subs tute, I am aware that Garnet Valley is an outstanding
district with a suppor ve, invested community. I am excited to be
moving into the role of Assistant Principal and feel blessed to be doing so
in such an amazing district.
I grew up in Chester County and moved to Holmdel, New Jersey with my
family in 8th grade. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from
Bucknell University and a Master’s degree in Educa on from the
University of Delaware before going on to become a secondary Guidance Counselor for 10 years. I have
worked in several districts in Chester and Delaware Coun es, most recently in the Downingtown Area School
District where I was a Guidance Counselor at Lionville Middle School and field hockey and lacrosse coach at
Downingtown East High School. In 2013, I received my principal cer fica on from Penn State University and
began to pursue a posi on in administra on. I am hoping to enroll in a doctoral program in the near future.
Thank you for the warm welcome and all of the support over the last two months as I have taken on this new
role. My me at Garnet Valley has been busy and fast‐paced, but also extremely enjoyable and rewarding. I
look forward to ge ng to know the Garnet Valley students, staff, parents, and community members and
working with everyone to con nue Garnet Valley’s tradi on of excellence.
Sincerely,
Jessica Knier
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Volume 24, Issue I
Garnet Valley Elementary Back to School News
The beginning of the school year is a busy me in any school. At
Garnet Valley Elementary, the staff and students were
welcomed back to school with many special events. The 14
buses (pictured) that deliver students to GVES lined up on the
first day bubbling with excitement for a new school year. Later
that day, each grade level met to plan school and personal goals
for the year. Pictured are 5th grade students listening to the
assistant principal, Mrs. Caitlin Jones, and taking a pledge to use
technology responsibly this year. Later in the first week, four
3rd grade students found their way to one of GVES' new Buddy
Benches (pictured). The benches were created by Mrs. Walsh's
2013‐2014 4th grade class. Students learn about the benches in
their development guidance classes. Students sit on a bench if
they need someone to play with and other students then know
to invite them in. Before long it was then me for Picture
Day. Pictured with the principal, Dr. Jason Kotch, are some
students who got really dressed up for their school
photos. Everyone at GVES is excited for a great school year!
Garnet Valley Elementary School hosted grandparents and special friends
for their annual Grandfriends' Days on October 16, 17, and 18. The special
guests spent me in the classrooms with the students and teachers and
compared notes about what school was like when they were in
school. They spent some me showing the grandparents how iPads are
used in educa on. Pictured are Kieran Gallagher and his grandfather,
Jordan Appelbaum and his grandmother, and John Gourdier along with his
grandparents. The special guests were also treated to some light
entertainment by the Wind Ensemble (pictured), under the direc on of
Mr. Selfridge. Grandfriends' Days are a long‐standing tradi on in schools
and provide opportuni es for children to learn from a more experienced
Grandparent & student in Mrs. genera on.
Gallagher's 4th grade class. Volume 24, Issue I
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Did You Know ? National Ice Cream Cone Day is Celebrated on September 22nd
Concord Elementary School students
in Mrs. Latyak’s first grade class
learned that ice cream is made from
milk and cream which comes from a
dairy cow, like Treasure.
We talked about what cows eat, how
big they will grow, the specific type of
cow that Treasure is, which is a
holstein, how much milk cows
produce and much more.
Concord Families were also invited to
their Annual Fall Ice Cream Social on
September 23rd. The event was a
huge success! Everyone enjoyed
the fabulous ice cream and
toppings, playing on the back
playground with friends, and
listening to our favorite Concord
Pictured Above: Students with Mrs. Latyak and her calf named Treasure. songs performed by Mr. Nobles
and his son Sam.
Pictured Right: Mr. Steve & Sam Nobles Looking Back: Summer Art Camps @ BSES
Pictured above are students in grades first through sixth who participated in one of the four Summer
Art Camps offered at Bethel Springs Elementary School. Throughout the week, students weaved,
made tie-dye t-shirts, Georgia O'Keeffe flowers, clay switch plates and more. The camp was followed
by an art show showcasing the students works for family and friends.
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Volume 24, Issue I
LEA Surveys
Last year, the district enhanced its LEA Surveys. Adding categories and ques ons, the data we received was
more detailed and thus be er informed our administrators, teachers, and staff as they created goals and
ac on plans to strengthen areas of need while advancing areas of strength. Since the survey
enhancements required the input of staff, students, and parents, we were not able to finalize results un l
well into the summer. The district, however, felt that it was extremely important to share the results and
areas of focus with the community, especially since over 1800 parents and 350 staff members par cipated!
The parent survey depicted that the majority of parents are pleased with the district and its schools. For
example, in 26 of the 27 items ques oned 70% or more of our parents answered as strongly agree or
agree. In fact, 92% or more of our parents rated the following 6 items strongly agree or agree:
ƒ The District regularly communicates to parents about school ini a ves, programs and events
94% Favorable ƒ The school regularly communicates to parents about school ini a ves, programs and events
95% Favorable
ƒ The District’s automated phone message service is an effec ve communica on tool
92% Favorable ƒ The school is a safe place for my child
96% Favorable ƒ The school cul vates a posi ve, suppor ve environment
93% Favorable ƒ The school is clean and well maintained
96% Favorable The only item that was under a 70% favorable response was, “Rules for dealing with students who display
unexpected behaviors are consistently followed by teachers.” 63% of our parents rated this item favorably
with 12% responding that the ques on was not applicable.
We want to achieve our goal of being the very best of the best in all our determined areas of
focus. Therefore, it is for this reason that our building principals and their LEA teams are always analyzing
data and pu ng ac on plans in place to con nually strive to improve and find more ways to achieve
excellence in educa on at Garnet Valley. For example, we will con nue to find more ways to connect
parents with our classrooms, improve communica ons, and improve consistency and follow‐up on
discipline incidents.
As the year progresses, I plan to work with teachers and parents to improve our surveys and also the
meliness of our results so that informa on can be more efficiently communicated and u lized. I,
addi onally, am working with a student group to implement a student survey so that we have a “360”
degree view of our district opera ons.
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New Middle School Math Curriculum Program During the 2013‐14 school year a commi ee of Middle School math teachers worked with the Supervisor of
Curriculum and Instruc on, Susan Iocco, to align GV’s middle school math curriculum to the newly revised
PA Standards for Mathema cs. The new PA Standards for grades six to eight build upon the skills and
concepts introduced and prac ced in the elementary math classes. At the middle school level, students are
taught how to think and reason mathema cally as they apply mathema cal ways of thinking to real world
issues and challenges. New curricula were wri en throughout the school year that u lized the PA Standards
as their cornerstone. Special care was given to incorporate the Standards for Mathema cal Prac ce into
the curricula as well. These eight prac ce standards describe the habits of mind required for students to
reach a level of mathema cal proficiency. They stress the importance of the strong problem‐solving and
reasoning abili es needed to develop conceptual understanding.
Several series of texts were examined and considered by the commi ee before the decision was made to
select the Big Ideas Math program for our middle school students. The series, authored by Ron Larson and
Laurie Boswell, both well‐known mathema cs educators and authors, incorporates essen al ques ons, key
vocabulary, prac ce and problem solving ac vi es and real‐life applica ons throughout each unit of study.
Students in grades six through eight will explore the areas of ra os and propor onal rela onships, the
number system, expressions and equa ons, geometry, sta s cs and probability, and func ons with
increasing depth as they transi on through those grades. Students following an accelerated path will also
experience mathema cs with the Big Ideas Math materials suited to their educa onal needs while retaining
the key features of a middle school program.
Students, parents and guardians have access to online texts and supplemental materials in addi on to the
printed text. The dynamic student edi on enables students (with a password) to access the complete
student journal, video tutorials, and point‐of‐use learning tool. Addi onally, parents and guardians can
easily locate informa on about State Standards, u lize vocabulary flash cards, access “At Home” exercises
for each chapter and reinforce skills in a fun way through the “Game Closet”.
We look forward to a successful year with our new materials and curricula as we transi on to the new PA
Standards for Mathema cs and wish all of our middle school students an engaging experience in
mathema cs.
Susan Iocco
GV Supervisor of Standards and Assessment
English & Language Arts at the Middle School The PA Core Standards and Student Choice‐ How and Why They Should Co‐exist! “There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book.”
Frank Serafini. As part of the ongoing process of aligning to the PA Core Standards and of moving towards a more
integrated, student centered, skills based balanced literacy model, the Garnet Valley Middle School English
Language Arts department began making the transi on from using the Accelerated Reader program to a Reading
Workshop format for independent reading. The research around the importance of independent reading to a
student’s overall health, well‐being, and academic success is clear, as is the need to make sure we, at mes,
con nue to meet our students ‘where they are’. Simultaneously, the expecta ons of increased rigor in the PA Core
Standards and the posi ve impact that they, when taught within the context of the Gradual Release of
Responsibility structure, can have on helping a student to increase his/her confidence in taking on and ability to
handle more complex texts is also of note.
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English & Language Arts at the Middle School (Con nued)
At Garnet Valley, we are going to strike this balance through the Reading Workshop Model,
which differen ates a student’s reading experience, provides opportuni es, through mini‐
lessons and conferences, for modeling good reading habits and delivering deliberate, focused
reading instruc on, and builds a natural ‘love’ of reading in students. The move to this format
began in July 2013, and the past year included everything from a series of professional books
studies, to school visits, to off and on site workshops, to a series of pilots across mul ple grades
and levels. The MS English Language Arts teachers, Reading Specialists, and select Special Educa on
teachers worked diligently to create a shared set of building and grade level structures and expecta ons for
Reading Workshop, while at the same me room for teacher individuality, crea vity, and freedom. “Teacher, parent and student feedback from the pilots was overwhelmingly posi ve. Here is a sampling of
the feedback:
• “RW increased the interest, the rigor, breadth and depth for all my students from my low readers to
my high readers. While the reading increased, the use of response journals for wri ng about
reading increased the amount wri ng that my students completed as well.”‐ Kim Abbo , 6th grade
ELA
• “Reading Workshop completely changed the culture of our team. Not only were students constantly
reading, but they were walking around with mul ple books, talking about books with one another,
recommending books to their peers, discussing story plots with teachers, and asking for book
recommenda ons from teachers. It was truly amazing to see the transforma on!” ‐ Melissa Risch,
7th grade Special Educa on
• To paraphrase a parent of a ‘non‐reader’ during an IEP mee ng, ‘I am not sure what’s going on in
English class, but my son has not read this much since elementary school. I have to take his book
away at night so he’ll go to bed. Keep it up!’
• “I believe that RW has worked wonders in my academic career sec on. I can feel my wri ng has
been improving and I know that my that my vocabulary has been expanded as well.”‐ MS student
• “RW has been helping me because it makes me read and learn new words. It has made me want to
read...I am pu ng more me into it...It has also made me have a be er selec on of books so I can
choose a book I like.”‐ MS student
• “I enjoyed RW. I liked it be er because I got to read whatever I wanted and read for fun. It wasn’t
reading for points, but for the pleasure of reading.”‐ MS student
• “I think that RW has really changed my reading. I started reading at home a lot more and not just at
school…I feel like I’m happier reading what I enjoy.”‐ MS student
• “...I have been reading at night, every night! I never did this before….I am star ng to understand the
books more because I’m reading for longer!”‐ MS student
Since the pilot feedback was very posi ve, our full roll out began this Fall. There is s ll work to to: con nuing
to build classroom libraries, providing ongoing professional development, integra ng Reading Workshop into
our Family Literacy Night, and me for reflec on and sharing are among the top priori es for this
year Beyond the middle school, we do have a handful of high school teachers. 9th grade mostly, involved in
the roll out. As Heraclitus stated, “The only thing that is constant is change.” In order to keep pace with all
the change in educa on right now, our staff is excited to con nue to work with Reading Workshop to meet
the needs of our students here at Garnet Valley.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law designed to protect the
privacy of a student's education records. The law applies to all schools which receive funds under
an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights
with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student, or former
student, who has reached the age of 18 or is attending any school beyond the high school level.
Students and former students to whom the rights have transferred are called eligible students.
• Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review all of the student's education
records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of materials in
education records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or
eligible students to inspect the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.
• Parents and eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records believed
to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or
eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record commenting on the contested information in the record.
• Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student before releasing any information from a student's record. However, the law allows schools to disclose
records, without consent, to the following parties:
• School employees who have a need to know;
• Other schools to which a student is transferring;
• Certain government officials in order to carry out lawful functions;
• Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;
• Organizations conducting certain studies for the school;
• Accrediting organizations;
• Individuals who have obtained court orders or subpoenas;
• Persons who need to know in cases of health and safety emergencies; and State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.
Schools may also disclose, without consent, "directory" type information such as a student's name,
address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance.
However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their
rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin,
student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school. For additional information or technical assistance, you may call (202) 260-3887 or TDD (202) 260-8956 or contact:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue. S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
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4th
November
Day
n-Service
Teacher I
ts
for Studen
No School
Garnet Valley
Performing Arts Association
Presents The Little Mermaid
December 4 - 6th
Tickets will be available online beginning
October 26th.
www.gvhsperformingarts.com
Tickets may also be purchased at the box
office on Saturdays between 10 - 12PM.
Middle School - Save the Dates:
November 7th - 7th & 8th Grade Dance
November 19th 6th Grade Luncheon
December 1st - Outdoor Club Parent Meeting
December 6th - Craft Fair
January 9th - 7th & 8th Grade Snowflake Dance
January 17th - Wrestling Tournament
January 22nd - Hand Ball Tournament
Volume 24, Issue I
5 Catch a
Show this
Winter!
All concerts will
begin at 7PM
High School
Performing Arts
Center
December 2014
Dec 8 = Middle School Band
Dec 10 = 5th Grade Band
Dec. 11th = 5th-12th Grade Strings
Dec. 15th = 3rd Grade Chorus Concert
Dec 16 = GVMS Chorus
Dec 17 - GVHS Chorus
Dec. 18 = 4th & 5th Grade Chorus Concert
January 2014
Jan. 12th = 4th Grade Strings
Jan 14 = 4th Grade band concert
Jan 15 = HS Band Winter Concert
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Please see GVES website for ticket reservation & order information. Bethel Springs's Trunk and Treat! Join other
BSES friends and families for a free, fun
time!
Trunk and Treat
Friday, October 24
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM.
While costumes and decorated trunks are
highly encouraged, the only requirement is
that you bring candy for the children
attending.
optional trunk contest, pumpkin contest,
raffle, music and a costume parade.
CONCORD ELEMENTAY
FAMILY NIGHT AT THE
BOOK FAIR:
Thursday, November 6
from 5-7pm in Concord
Elementary School Gym
SO
OBE
T
K
C
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Bethel Springs & the
Helping Hands Club
are hosting:
SOCKTOBER
Donate new socks
through October 31st, drop off
in the BSES Lobby!
Garnet Valley Cheerleaders will be collecting new
socks as well as other supplies to benefit Mother's
Home. (Gently used infant, children and women's clothing, -Baby
equipment, -Toys, -Formula and baby food, -housewares)
Items can be dropped off in GVHS collections boxes
or room B110.
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School Board, District Advisory Committee, & Education Committee Meetings
Future Meetings:
October
27 DAC Meeting
28 School Board Regular Meeting
November
11 Education Committee Meeting @ GVHS
17 School Board Combined Meeting
18 DAC Meeting
December
1 School Board Reorganization Meeting
9 Education Committee Meeting @ BSES
January
13 Education Committee Meeting @ GVEC
20 School Board Work Session
26 DAC Meeting
27 School Board Regular Meeting
February
10 Education Committee Meeting @ CES
17 School Board Work Session
23 DAC Meeting
24 School Board Regular Meeting
March
10 Education Committee Meeting @ GVMS
16 School Board Combined Meeting
23 DAC Meeting
April
14 Education Committee Meeting @ GVES
20 School Board Work Session
27 DAC Meeting
28 School Board Regular Meeting
May
12 Education Committee Meeting @ GVEC
18 School Board Combined Meeting
19 DAC Meeting
June
15 School Board Work Session
23 School Board Regular Meeting
Visit us on the Web at: www.garnetvalleyschools.com
Email: [email protected]
The GVSD monthly Education Committee
meetings are informative, interesting, and
open to the public. Each month a different
educational theme is showcased. The
meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in
various district facilities. Each meeting will be
approximately one and a half hours.
The GVSD School Board meetings are
scheduled at 7:00 p.m. in the Garnet Valley
Education Center
The District Advisory Committee Meetings are
also held in the Garnet Valley Education
Center and begin at 7:00 p.m.
GVSD Board of School Directors:
Rosemary Fiumara, President
610-459-2302
Tracy A. Karwoski,, Vice President
610-485-6320
Mary Kay Beirne
610-361-0058
Bob Anderson
610-459-0783
Maria Deysher
610-299-8869
Greg Chestnut
610-283-5037
Scott Mayer
267-690-8425
Ralph Goldbach
215-908-6100
Richard Jones
610-662-8816
Seated with the Board:
Marc Bertrando, Ed.D.
Patricia Dunn
Vincent Citarelli, Ed.D.
Michael Puppio, Esq.
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent for Human
Resources & Staff Effectiveness
Board Solicitor
John Scully
Treasurer
Margaret F. Brown
Secretary
Nancy O. Ward
Supervisor Human Resources
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Address correspondence to:
80 Station Rd. Glen Mills, PA 19342
Phone—610-579-7300.