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Pennsylvania Distance Learning CSCharter Annual Report07/01/2018 - 06/30/2019
2School ProfileDemographics2100 Corporate DriveSuite 500Wexford, PA 15090(724)933-7300Phase:CEO Name:CEO E-mail address:Phase 2Patricia Rossettipatricia.rossetti@padistance.org
3Governance and StaffLeadership ChangesLeadership changes during the past year on the Board of Trustees and in the schooladministration:Greg Dolan joined the Board of Trustees on July 17, 2018. He placed William DiBenedetto whopassed away in February 2018.Kelly Crooks moved from Curriculum Coordinator to 7-12 Principal to allow for dispersement ofteacher supervision from one (1) K-12 principal to two (2) prinicipals.Board of Trustees Meeting ScheduleDate and TimeLocation2100 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Wexford, PA 150902100 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Wexford, PA 150902100 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Wexford, PA 150902100 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Wexford, PA 150902100 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Wexford, PA 150902100 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Wexford, PA 150902100 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Wexford, PA 150902100 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Wexford, PA 150902100 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Wexford, PA 150907/17/2018 11:00 AM8/10/2018 12:00 PM9/19/2018 11:30 AM10/29/2018 9:30 AM12/18/2018 12:30 PM3/6/2019 4:00 PM4/29/2019 3:00 PM5/6/2019 4:00 PM6/10/2019 4:00 PMProfessional Staff Member RosterThere are no professional staff members.The professional staff member roster as recorded originally on the PDE-414 formXLSX file uploaded.Number of StaffPromotedNumber of StaffTransferredNumber of StaffTerminatedNumber of StaffContracted forFollowing YearChief Executive OfficerNumber of StaffAppropriatelyCertifiedPosition CategoriesNumber of Staff perCategoryQuality of Teaching and Other Staff1.001.000.000.000.001.00
4PrincipalAssistant PrincipalClassroom Teacher (includingMaster Teachers)Specialty Teacher (includingMaster Teachers)Special Education Teacher(including Master Teachers)Special Education CoordinatorCounselorPsychologistSchool NurseDirector of .001.007.000.001.00179.00Further explanation:All staff members who left resigned during the school year. No staff members were terminatedat the end of the school year. One classroom teacher transferred to the role of Curriculum &Instruction Coach for 2019-20. Two special education teachers transferred to Title I and onetransferred to regular education for 2019-20. One principal transferred to the role of FamilyEngagement Coordinator for 2019-20.
5Fiscal MattersMajor Fundraising ActivitiesMajor fundraising activities performed this year and planned for next year:The school did not conduct fundraising activities in the 2018-19 school year. There are no plansfor major fundraising activities in the 2019-20 school year.Fiscal Solvency PoliciesChanges to policies and procedures to ensure and monitor fiscal solvency:The school did not make any changes to procedures during the 2018-19 school year. The schoolboard adopts an annual budget in June prior to the upcoming fiscal year. All purchasing andexpense allocation throughout the fiscal year must align with the budget. The administrationand board monitors fiscal activity, as related to the annual budget, on a monthly basis.The monthly financial reporting includes the following monthly reports: Comparative Balance Sheet with dates as of the last fiscal year end and the most recentmonth end. Budget versus Actual for the month period ending as of the most recent month end. End of year projection versus the annual budget. Accounts Receivable as of the most recent month end.Fiscal Solvency PoliciesCharter School documents that describe policies and procedures that have been established toensure and monitor fiscal solvency (optional if described in the narrative)No files have been uploaded.Accounting SystemChanges to the accounting system the charter school uses:No changes were made to the accounting system. The school continues to contract with CharterChoices, Inc. to provide business services to the school including accounts payable, receivable,
6and financial reporting.Preliminary Statements of Revenues, Expenditures & Fund BalancesNext, upload the completed and CEO signed Fiscal Template – Preliminary Statements ofRevenues, Expenditures & Fund BalancesPDF file uploaded.Financial AuditsBasicsAudit Firm:Date of Last Audit:Fiscal Year Last Audited:HBK CPAs & Consultants10/29/20182017-18Explanation of the ReportDetailed explanation of the report (if the previous year’s report has been submitted.) Any auditreport for a school year that precedes this annual report by more than 2 years is not acceptableand may be considered a material violation:This narrative is empty.Financial Audit ReportThe Financial Audit Report, which should include the auditor’s opinion and any findings resultingfrom the auditPDF file uploaded.CitationsFinancial audit citations and the corresponding Charter School responsesDescriptionFederal Programs Consolidated ReviewBasicsTitle I Status:Title I First Year Status:YesNoResponse
7Date of Last FederalPrograms ConsolidatedReview:School Year Reviewed:05/01/20192018-19Federal Programs Consolidated Review ReportUpload the most recent Federal Programs Monitoring Report or Consolidated Review Report.PDF file uploaded.CitationsFederal Programs Consolidated Review citations and the corresponding Charter SchoolresponsesDescriptionResponse
8Special EducationChapter 711 AssurancesThe LEA agrees to comply with all requirements of Special Education outlined in 22 PA CodeChapter 711 and other state and federal mandates. These include:Implementation of a full range of services, programs, and alternative placements available tothe Charter School for placement and implementation of the special education programs in theCharter School.Implementation of a child find system to locate, identify and evaluate young children andchildren who are thought to be a child with a disability eligible for special education residingwithin the Charter School's jurisdiction. Child find data is collected, maintained, and used indecision-making. Child find process and procedures are evaluated for their effectiveness. TheCharter School implements mechanisms to disseminate child find information to the public,organizations, agencies and individuals on at least an annual basis.Assurances of students with disabilities are included in general education programs andextracurricular and non-academic programs and activities to the maximum extent appropriate inaccordance with an Individualized Education Program.Following the state and federal guidelines for participation of students with disabilities in stateand Charter School-wide assessments including the determination of participation, the need foraccommodations and the methods of assessing students for whom regular assessment is notappropriate.Assurance of funds received through participation in the medical assistance reimbursementprogram, ACCESS, will be used to enhance or expand the current level of services and programsprovided to students with disabilities in this local education agency.Special Education Support ServicesPosition TitleDirector of SpecialEducationSchool PsychologistBuilding(s) Name and Locationfor Charter SchoolsCaseloadLowAgeHighAgePA Distance Learning CharterSchoolPA Distance Learning CharterSchool224521224Special Education Contracted ServicesTitleBehavioral SupportServicesCounseling521Amt. of Time perWeekOperatorNumber ofStudents68 HoursOutsideContractorOutsideContractor4310 Hours13
9Family CounselingLearning CoachOccupational TherapyPhysical TherapySocial Skills GroupsSpeech and LanguageTherapist2 Hours382 Hours21 Hours4 Hours5 Hours42 tractor10 or fewer413110 or fewer1938Special Education Cyclical MonitoringDate of Last Special Education Cyclical Monitoring:Link to Report (Optional):12/04/2017Not ProvidedSpecial Education Cyclical Monitoring ReportUpload the most recent Special Education Cyclical Monitoring Report, which includes theBureau’s findings, and the most recent Corrective Action Plan, if indicated.PDF file uploaded.
10Special Education PersonnelDevelopmentIEP AlignmentProvided on going small group and individual focus group sessions on aligning IEPs, with aheavy focus on transition IEPs.Based on the feedback and overall review of IEPs pre training and post training, the compliancescores were raised.Person ResponsibleStart DateEnd DateProgram AreasHours Per Session# of Sessions# of Participants Per SessionProviderProvider TypePDE ApprovedKnowledge GainResearch & Best PracticesBaseFor classroom teachers,school counselors andeducation specialistsFor school or LEAadministrators, and othereducators seekingleadership rolesDirector of Special Education9/4/20176/7/2019Professional Education, Special Education1451Erin GrimmIUNoNot ProvidedNot ProvidedParticipant RolesClassroom teachersTraining FormatGrade LevelsFollow-up ActivitiesEvaluation MethodsEnhances the educator’s content knowledge in the area of theeducator’s certification or assignment.Provides the knowledge and skills to think and plan strategically,ensuring that assessments, curriculum, instruction, staff professionaleducation, teaching materials and interventions for strugglingstudents are aligned to each other as well as to Pennsylvania’sacademic standards.Series of WorkshopsElementary - Primary (preK - grade 1)Elementary - Intermediate (grades 2-5)Middle (grades 6-8)High (grades 9-12)Lesson modeling with mentoringJoint planning period activitiesReview of written reports summarizing instructional activity
11Transition ConferencePDE/PATTAN transition confrencePerson ResponsibleStart DateEnd DateProgram AreasHours Per Session# of Sessions# of Participants Per SessionProviderProvider TypePDE ApprovedKnowledge GainResearch & Best PracticesBaseFor classroom teachers,school counselors andeducation specialistsDirector of Special Education2/18/20196/28/2019Special Education1242PDE/PATTANPaTTANYesNot ProvidedNot ProvidedFor school or LEAadministrators, and othereducators seekingleadership rolesProvides the knowledge and skills to think and plan strategically,ensuring that assessments, curriculum, instruction, staff professionaleducation, teaching materials and interventions for strugglingstudents are aligned to each other as well as to Pennsylvania’sacademic standards.Training FormatParticipant RolesGrade LevelsFollow-up ActivitiesEvaluation MethodsEnhances the educator’s content knowledge in the area of theeducator’s certification or assignment.Increases the educator’s teaching skills based on research on effectivepractice, with attention given to interventions for struggling students.Provides educators with a variety of classroom-based assessmentskills and the skills needed to analyze and use data in instructionaldecision-making.Empowers educators to work effectively with parents and communitypartners.Offsite ConferencesClassroom teachersHigh (grades 9-12)Peer-to-peer lesson discussionJoint planning period activitiesObservationTransition/Education and Work StandardsIEP review, and review of students CEW portfoliosPerson ResponsibleStart DateEnd DateProgram AreasHours Per Session# of SessionsDirector of Special Education9/2/20186/28/2019Special Education71
12# of Participants PerSessionProviderProvider TypePDE ApprovedKnowledge GainResearch & Best PracticesBaseFor classroom teachers,school counselors andeducation specialistsFor school or LEAadministrators, and othereducators seekingleadership roles2Participant RolesClassroom teachersTraining FormatGrade LevelsFollow-up ActivitiesEvaluation MethodsAIUIUYesNot ProvidedNot ProvidedEnhances the educator’s content knowledge in the area of theeducator’s certification or assignment.Provides the knowledge and skills to think and plan strategically,ensuring that assessments, curriculum, instruction, staff professionaleducation, teaching materials and interventions for strugglingstudents are aligned to each other as well as to Pennsylvania’sacademic standards.Offsite ConferencesHigh (grades 9-12)Team development and sharing of content-area lessonimplementation outcomes, with involvement of administrator and/orpeersIEP review and portfolio reviewTeaching of MathTEachers presented at in house Ed Camp to peers and incorperated some of the strategies learnedin their daily lessons.Person ResponsibleStart DateEnd DateProgram AreasHours Per Session# of Sessions# of Participants PerSessionProviderProvider TypePDE ApprovedKnowledge GainResearch & Best PracticesBaseFor classroom teachers,school counselors andeducation specialistsFor school or LEAadministrators, and othereducators seekingDirector of Special Education2/5/20186/28/2019Special Education812AIUIUYesNot ProvidedNot ProvidedEnhances the educator’s content knowledge in the area of theeducator’s certification or assignment.Provides the knowledge and skills to think and plan strategically,ensuring that assessments, curriculum, instruction, staff professionaleducation, teaching materials and interventions for struggling
13leadership rolesstudents are aligned to each other as well as to Pennsylvania’sacademic standards.Participant RolesClassroom teachersTraining FormatGrade LevelsFollow-up ActivitiesEvaluation MethodsOffsite ConferencesElementary - Intermediate (grades 2-5)Middle (grades 6-8)Team development and sharing of content-area lessonimplementation outcomes, with involvement of administrator and/orpeersClassroom observation focusing on factors such as planning andpreparation, knowledge of content, pedagogy and standards,classroom environment, instructional delivery and professionalism.Reading StrategiesTeacher presented at Ed camp, and utilized the learned strategies within his classroomPerson ResponsibleStart DateEnd DateProgram AreasHours Per Session# of Sessions# of Participants PerSessionProviderProvider TypePDE ApprovedKnowledge GainResearch & Best PracticesBaseFor classroom teachers,school counselors andeducation specialistsFor school or LEAadministrators, and othereducators seekingleadership rolesDirector of Special Education10/15/20186/28/2019Special Education831Participant RolesClassroom teachersTraining FormatGrade LevelsFollow-up ActivitiesEvaluation MethodsAIUIUYesNot ProvidedNot ProvidedEnhances the educator’s content knowledge in the area of theeducator’s certification or assignment.Provides the knowledge and skills to think and plan strategically,ensuring that assessments, curriculum, instruction, staff professionaleducation, teaching materials and interventions for strugglingstudents are aligned to each other as well as to Pennsylvania’sacademic standards.Series of WorkshopsHigh (grades 9-12)Creating lessons to meet varied student learning stylesClassroom observation focusing on factors such as planning andpreparation, knowledge of content, pedagogy and standards,
14classroom environment, instructional delivery and professionalism.Behavior Support in the ClassroomStrategies learned through out the workshop will be added to the teachers classes.Person ResponsibleStart DateEnd DateProgram AreasHours Per Session# of Sessions# of Participants PerSessionProviderProvider TypePDE ApprovedKnowledge GainResearch & Best PracticesBaseFor classroom teachers,school counselors andeducation specialistsDirector of Special Education1/16/20196/28/2019Special Education8.012For school or LEAadministrators, and othereducators seekingleadership rolesProvides the knowledge and skills to think and plan strategically,ensuring that assessments, curriculum, instruction, staff professionaleducation, teaching materials and interventions for strugglingstudents are aligned to each other as well as to Pennsylvania’sacademic standards.Training FormatParticipant RolesGrade LevelsFollow-up ActivitiesEvaluation MethodsAIUIUYesNot ProvidedNot ProvidedEnhances the educator’s content knowledge in the area of theeducator’s certification or assignment.Increases the educator’s teaching skills based on research on effectivepractice, with attention given to interventions for struggling students.Provides educators with a variety of classroom-based assessmentskills and the skills needed to analyze and use data in instructionaldecision-making.Empowers educators to work effectively with parents and communitypartners.Offsite ConferencesClassroom teachersElementary - Intermediate (grades 2-5)Middle (grades 6-8)Team development and sharing of content-area lessonimplementation outcomes, with involvement of administrator and/orpeersJoint planning period activitiesClassroom observation focusing on factors such as planning andpreparation, knowledge of content, pedagogy and standards,classroom environment, instructional delivery and professionalism.
15Special Education Program ProfileProgram Position #0Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM SEGMENTSType of SupportLevel of SupportAge RangeCaseloadFTEFull-Time SpecialLife Skills Support10 to 111Education ClassJustification: We are a cyber charter school, the students are never in the classroom together.Locations:PA DistanceAn ElementaryA special education Center in whichLearning Charterno general education programs areSchool tions:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolLearning Support30.25CaseloadFTEItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolEmotional adFTE10.08Type of SupportType of SupportType of SupportLevel of SupportAn ElementarySchool BuildingLevel of SupportAn ElementarySchool BuildingItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolType of SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter School9 to 12A building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedAge Range9 to 9A building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedLevel of SupportSupplemental (Less Than80% but More Than 20%)Locations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolType of SupportAge RangeAge RangeLearning Support9 to 11An ElementarySchool BuildingA building in which GeneralEducation programs areoperatedLevel of SupportSpeech andLanguage SupportAge Range6 to 6An ElementarySchool BuildingA building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedMultiple DisabilitiesSupport11 to 11Level of SupportAn ElementarySchool BuildingAge RangeA building in which GeneralEducation programs are operated
8CaseloadFTEItinerantEmotional Support13 to 19Justification: Cyber Charter School, students are never in a room togetherLocations:PA Distance Learning A Junior/Senior HighA building in which GeneralEducation programs areCharter SchoolSchool Buildingoperated140.87CaseloadFTESupplemental (Less Than80% but More Than 20%)Locations:PA Distance LearningCharter School10.13CaseloadFTE201Type of SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolLevel of SupportAutistic SupportAn ElementarySchool BuildingProgram Position #1Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM SEGMENTSType of SupportAge Range9 to 9A building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedLevel of SupportAge RangeItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolLearning SupportFull-Time SpecialEducation ClassLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolLife Skills Support17 to 17A Senior HighSchool BuildingA building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedType of SupportA Senior HighSchool BuildingLevel of SupportProgram Position #2Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM SEGMENTSType of SupportAge RangeAge RangeLevel of SupportAge RangeAutistic Support17 to 17A Junior/Senior HighSchool BuildingA building in which GeneralEducation programs areoperatedProgram Position #3Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM SEGMENTSItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolA building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedLevel of SupportType of SupportType of Support16 to 19Level of SupportLearning SupportA Senior HighSchool BuildingAge Range15 to 17A building in which GeneralEducation programs are operated
17Program Position #4Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM SEGMENTSType of SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolType of SupportLevel ofSupportLearningSupport13 to 15A Middle SchoolBuildingLevel ofSupportSupplemental (Less Than80% but More Than 20%)Locations:PA Distance Learning CharterSchoolAge RangeA building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedAge RangeLearningSupport13 to 15A MiddleSchool BuildingProgram Position #5Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM SEGMENTSType of SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolA Senior HighSchool BuildingProgram Position #6Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM SEGMENTSType of SupportType of SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolProgram Position #7Age Range16 to 19A building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedLevel ofSupportSupplemental (Less Than80% but More Than 20%)Locations:PA Distance Learning CharterSchoolLearningSupportAge Range12 to 14A MiddleSchool BuildingLevel ofSupportLearningSupportA Middle 1CaseloadFTE20.13CaseloadFTE130.86A building in which GeneralEducation programs areoperatedLevel of SupportLearning SupportCaseloadA building in which GeneralEducation programs areoperatedAge Range12 to 14A building in which GeneralEducation programs are operated
18Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM SEGMENTSType of SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolType of SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolLevel of SupportLearning SupportA Senior HighSchool BuildingLevel of SupportDeaf and HearingImpaired SupportA Senior High SchoolBuildingProgram Position #8Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM SEGMENTSType of SupportLearning SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolAutistic SupportAn ElementarySchool BuildingLevel of SupportAn ElementarySchool BuildingProgram Position #9Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM SEGMENTSType of SupportA building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedAge Range15 to 15Learning SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolAutistic SupportAn ElementarySchool BuildingLevel of SupportAn ElementarySchool BuildingProgram Position #10Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM 2A building in which GeneralEducation programs areoperatedAge Range6 to 9A building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedAge Range6 to 9A building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedLevel of SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolType of Support14 to 17Level of SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolType of SupportAge RangeAge Range9 to 10A building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedAge Range9 to 9A building in which GeneralEducation programs are operated
19Type of SupportItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolType of SupportLevel of SupportLearning SupportAn ElementarySchool BuildingItinerantLocations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolItinerantA building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedAge RangeLearning Support10 to 10An ElementarySchool BuildingA building in which GeneralEducation programs areoperatedLevel of SupportEmotional SupportAn ElementarySchool BuildingProgram Position #11Operator: Charter SchoolPROGRAM SEGMENTSType of Support10 to 12Level of SupportSupplemental (Less Than80% but More Than 20%)Locations:PA Distance LearningCharter SchoolType of SupportAge RangeLevel of SupportAge Range11 to 11A building in which GeneralEducation programs are operatedAge .05CaseloadFTESpeech and5 to 17170.5Language SupportJustification: Cyber Charter School, these students are never in the same room together as any time.Locations:PA Distance LearningAn ElementaryA building in which GeneralCharter SchoolSchool BuildingEducation programs are operated
20FacilitiesFixed assets acquired by the Charter School during the past fiscal yearFixed assets acquired by the Charter School during the past fiscal year:Fixed assets acquired by the Charter School during the past fiscal year:Computer Equipment 352,567The total Charter School expenditures for fixed assets during the identified fiscal year: 352,567.00The total Charter School expenditures for fixed assets during the identified fiscal year: 352,567.00Facility Plans and Other Capital NeedsThe Charter School’s plan for future facility development and the rationale for the variouscomponents of the plan:The Charter School's current lease expires July 31, 2020. The school's current facility is open tothe public with no security controls within the school's purvue. The school has outgrown thecurrent space resulting in doubling up in offices and use of conference rooms for offices. Theschool considered multiple options with the assistance of a real estate broker and school's legalcounsel. The school secured a ten (10) year lease at a new location, 2605 Nicholson Road,Buidling IV, Sewickley, PA 15143. Quotes for furniture, fixtures, data, and other moving needswill be secured by October 2019. Agreements for furniture delivery, data installation, andmoving will be secured and scheduled by December 2019. Phone, Internet, copier, and otherservices needed at new address will begin to be secured in January 2020. Address changenotices for bank, insurance, postmaster, PDE, etc. will occur in May 2020. Move to new locationwill occur in June 2020Memorandums of UnderstandingOrganizationAllegheny County Department of Human Services, Officeof Children, Youth, and FamiliesFranklin Park Police DepartmentIntermediate Unit #3 Title III ConsurtiumPurposeFoster care and Foster CareTransportationSafe Schools and Safe2SaySomethingTitle III Consortium andservices
21Charter School Annual ReportAffirmationsCharter Annual Report AffirmationI verify that all information and records in this charter school annual report are complete andaccurate.The Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustee President of the charter school mustsign this verification.Affirmed by John Marous on 7/31/2019Board PresidentAffirmed by Patricia Rossetti on 7/29/2019Chief Executive Officer
22Charter School Law AffirmationPennsylvania’s first Charter School Law was Act 22 of 1997, 24 P.S. § 17-1701-A et seq., whichprimarily became effective June 19, 1997, and has subsequently been amended.The Charter School Law provides for the powers, requirements, and establishment of charterschools. The Charter School Law was passed to provide opportunities to teachers, parents, pupilsand community members to establish and maintain schools that operate independently from theexisting school district structure as a method to accomplish all of the following: (1) improve pupillearning; (2) increase learning opportunities for all pupils; (3) encourage the use of different andinnovative teaching methods; (4) create new professional opportunities for teachers; (5) provideparents and pupils with expanded choices in types of educational opportunities that are availablewithin the public school system; and (6) hold charter schools accountable for meeting measurableacademic standards and provide the school with a method to establish accountability systems.The charter school assures that it will comply with the requirements of the Charter School Lawand any provision of law from which the charter school has not been exempted, including Federallaws and regulations governing children with disabilities. The charter school also assures that itwill comply with the policies, regulations and procedures of the Pennsylvania Department ofEducation (Department). Additional information about charter schools is available on thePennsylvania Department’s website at: http://www.education.state.pa.us.The Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees President of the charter school mustsign this assurance.Affirmed by John Marous on 7/31/2019Board PresidentAffirmed by Patricia Rossetti on 7/29/2019Chief Executive Officer
23Ethics Act AffirmationPennsylvania’s current Public Official and Employee Ethics Act (Ethics Act), Act 93 of 1998,Chapter 11, 65 Pa.C.S. § 1101 et seq., became effective December 14, 1998 and has subsequentlybeen amended.The Ethics Act provides that public office is a public trust and that any effort to realize personalfinancial gain through public office other than compensation provided by law is a violation of thattrust. The Ethics Act was passed to strengthen the faith and confidence of the people ofPennsylvania in their government. The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission (Commission)administers and enforces the provisions of the Ethics Acts and provides guidance regarding itsrequirements.The regulations of the Commission set forth the procedures applicable to all proceedings beforethe Commission as well as for the administration of the Statement of Financial Interests filingrequirements. See 51 Pa. Code § 11.1 et seq.The charter school assures that it will comply with the requirements of the Ethics Act and withthe policies, regulations and procedures of the Commission. Additional information about theEthics Act is available on the Commission's website at: http://www.ethics.state.pa.us.The Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees President of the charter school mustsign this assurance.Affirmed by John Marous on 7/31/2019Board PresidentAffirmed by Patricia Rossetti on 7/29/2019Chief Executive Officer
24Charter Annual Background Check AffirmationI certify that, as of this date, the above referenced LEA is in compliance with all applicableprovisio
Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS . Charter Annual Report . 07/01/2018 - 06/30/2019 . 2 . School Profile. Demographics. 2100 Corporate Drive. Suite 500 . . School Psychologist PA Distance Learning Charter School 224 5 21 . Special Education Contracted Services Title . Amt. of Time per Week . Operator . Number of Students
