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The Baldwin-Whitehall School District is a large, suburban, public school district which serves the Boroughs of Baldwin and Whitehall and Baldwin Township. Baldwin-Whitehall School District encompasses approximately . According to 2000 federal census data, it served a resident population of 36,687 people. By 2010, the district's population declined to 35,731 people.〔US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Educational Agency, 2011〕 Per school district officials, in school year 2007–08 the Baldwin-Whitehall School District provided basic educational services to 4,217 pupils. In 2009, Baldwin-Whitehall School District residents' per capita income was $21,872 a year, while the median family income was $53,196.〔American Fact Finder, US Census Bureau, 2009〕 In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 〔(【引用サイトリンク】author=US Census Bureau )〕 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.〔(【引用サイトリンク】author=US Census Bureau )〕 Baldwin-Whitehall School District employed 346 teachers, 67 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 13 administrators in 2008. Baldwin-Whitehall School District received more than $16.5 million in state funding in school year 2007–08. Baldwin-Whitehall School District operates Baldwin High School, Harrison Middle School (6th–8th), McAnnulty Elementary School (K-1st), Paynter Elementary School (K-5th) and Whitehall Elementary School (2nd–5th). ==Governance== Baldwin-Whitehall School District is governed by 9 individually elected board members (serve four-year terms), the Pennsylvania State Board of Education, the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania General Assembly.〔Pennsylvania School Code 2009〕 The federal government controls programs it funds like Title I funding for low-income children in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the No Child Left Behind Act, which mandates the district focus resources on student success in acquiring reading and math skills. The Superintendent and Business Manager are appointed by the school board. The Superintendent is the chief administrative officer with overall responsibility for all aspects of operations, including education and finance. The Business Manager is responsible for budget and financial operations. Neither of these officials are voting members of the School Board. The School Board enters into individual employment contracts for these positions. In Pennsylvania, public school districts are required to give 150 days notice to the Superintendent regarding renewal of the employment contract.〔Pennsylvania General Assembly, Pennsylvania School Code, 2013〕 The Baldwin-Whitehall Board of School Directors and Administration work in partnership to provide a sound system of education in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. The Board of School Directors is made up of nine citizens elected to serve four-year terms. Pennsylvania law requires that board members be 18 years of age, live in the district at least one year, and not hold another public office. State law does not limit the number of terms a member may serve. School board members are not paid for their services to the community. The local board sets policies within the framework of the state school code. In effect, the Board of School Directors is the legislative branch of the school district. It defines the policies, which are carried out by the school staff. All decisions must meet state standards. The board meets on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss agenda items being considered for action. Regular board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. The meetings begin at 7:30 pm at the Administration office. The dates of any special meetings are posted at the administration office and published in local papers. District Solicitor is appointed by the board on an annual basis - Bruce E. Dice & Associates, P.C. ;The Board of School Directors: * President Ray Rosing * 1st Vice President Larry Pantuso * 2nd Vice President Diana Kazour * Director Karen L. Brown * Director Tracy Macek * Director Patricia A. Nixon * Director Elliot J. Rambo * Director Martin Michael Schmotzer * Director David J. Solenday ;Student Representatives to the School Board: *Appointed Senior Representative Jen Yanko *Elected Senior Representative Dennis Doyle *Appointed Junior Representative Alex Butelli *Elected Junior Representative Scott Friedman *Appointed Sophomore Representative Nick Pantelis *Elected Sophomore Representative Carl Carlson District Act 93 Administrators: * Director of Programs Darlene Defilippo * Director of Curriculum Andrea Huffman * Director of Facilities Paul D. Svirbel * Director of Food Service Joyce E. Weber * Director of Human Resources Chris Constantine * Director of Pupil Services Brian D. Welles * Director of Information and Instructional Technology Dr. Janeen Peretin * Director of Transportation David Tompkins 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Baldwin-Whitehall School District」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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