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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JENKINTOWN
BOARD MINUTES
October 20, 2014
1 OPENING:
1.1 CALL TO ORDER: The Regular meeting of the Board of School Directors was called to order by Dr. Moore, President, in the Community Room on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM.
1.2 OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT
The Pennsylvania Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Law, The School District of Jenkintown School Directors has caused notice of this meeting to be given by having the date, time and place advertised in The Times Chronicle newspaper on December 15, 2013 and posted in the Administration Office.
FLAG SALUTE (Business Meeting Only)
ROLL CALL - ATTENDANCE
BOARD MEMBERS: Dr. Douglas Moore, President Present Mr. Ted Miller, Vice President Present Rev. Betty Campbell Present Mrs. Maya Cheek Present Mr. George Dorshimer Present Mr. Carmen Ezzo Present Mr. Kenneth Mullen, Esq. Present Mrs. Carolyn Riley Present Mr. Stephen Schaphorst Present
OTHER STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Zorian Dubenko, Secretary Dr. Timothy Wade, Superintendent Justin O’Donoghue, Esq, Solicitor Tom Roller, M/HS Principal Kieth Purcaro, Elementary Principal Michele Glennon, Director of Special Harry Brueckman, Treasurer Education/ Pupil Service
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE (see attached sign in sheet for October 20, 2014) COMMUNICATIONS
1.3 Comments from Student Representatives: Stephen Berkowitz and Michaela Kolenkiewicz. Stephen Berkowicz, 12th grade, and Michaela Kolenkiewicz, 11th grade student representatives presented the monthly report to the school board and summarized recent Middle/High School activities for the month.
1.4 Superintendent’s Report
1.5 Administrators’ Reports
1.6 Comments from the Members of the Public and Staff on Agenda Items Only
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This meeting will now be open to the public for comments on specific Agenda Items only. District residents present at a Board meeting may address the Board in accordance with law and Board procedures and policy. If your comment pertains to students, personnel, litigation or negotiations, we ask that you see the Superintendent after the meeting since the Board does not generally discuss such items in public. Community input at all regular, special and committee meetings is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless extended by the Board President or by the majority of the Board upon motion by a Board member.
Alyson Lester, resident asked about the progress of the Growing Greener Grant (Water Harvesting Grant)
2 BOARD MEETING PRESENTATIONS:
2.1 Work Session Presentations: None
2.2 Business Meeting Presentation: Student Recognition – National Merit Scholarship Program letters of Commendation for Simon Grigoryan and Aidan Lorenz.
3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Approval of minutes of Work Session from 9/8/14 3.2 Approval of minutes of Business Meeting of 9/15/14
Upon the motion of Mr. Mullen, second by Mrs. Cheek, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the meetings listed above.
Ayes: All Nays: None
4 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) FINANCE/OPERATIONS - SUMMARIES
4.1 Payment of Bills Reports dated October 1, 2014
10 / 1 /201 4 General Fund Checks $ 584,065.34 Athletic Fund Checks 6,976.31 Payroll Tax Fund Checks 179,813.75 TOTAL $ 770,855.40
4.2 Real Estate Tax Collector’s Report for September, 2014 4.3 County Report of Real Estate Transfer Tax for October, 2014 4.4 Treasurer’s Reports through September, 2014 4.5 High School Fund Student Activity Report through September, 2014 4.6 Scholarship Fund Activity Report through September, 2014 4.7 Cafeteria Report through September, 2014 4.8 Real Estate Assessment and Appeals Update 4.9 General Fund YTD Revenues and Expenditures Summary through September, 2014 4.10 Year to Date General Fund Revenue Expenditures Comparison to Prior Year 4.11 Appointment of John J. DiBenedetto Associates, Architects, Inc. for Professional Services for Alterations to Elementary School Gym Floor Finish, in the Amount of $2,355. 4.12 Acceptance of Proposal from Elliott-Lewis for an Annual Preventative Maintenance Inspection for the Building Control System in the amount of $2,000. 4.13 Approval of Chiller Inspection Service Agreement by Daikin in the amount of $3,192 4.14 Authorization of Fundraising Activity for the Athletic Department
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Upon the motion of Rev. Campbell, second by Mr. Ezzo, the Board voted to approve items 4.1 through 4.14, as presented.
Ayes: All Nays: None
5 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) EDUCATION
5.1 Curriculum Grades 7-12 5.2 Spanish Exchange Program: Leon, Spain – March 20, 2015 through April 4, 2015 5.3 Quebec Trip – February 12 through February 16, 2015 5.4 Athletic Advisory Council Nominees
Upon the motion of Mr. Miller, second by Mrs. Cheek, the Board voted to approve items 5.1 through 5.4, as presented.
Ayes: All Nays: None
6 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) PERSONNEL
6.1 Personnel Report
Upon the motion of Mr. Ezzo, second by Mrs. Riley, the Board voted to approve item 6.1, as pres ented.
Ayes: All Nays: None
7 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
7.1 First Reading of Policies: Policy # 121.1 - Academic Standards Policy # 623 - Academic Standards Policy # AR 623.1 - Academic Standards Policy # AR 623.2 - Academic Standards
7.2 Second Reading of Policies: Policy # 102 - Academic Standards Policy # 105 - Curriculum Policy # 105.1 - Review of Curriculum and Instructional Materials Policy # 106 - Guides for Planned Instruction Policy # 107 - Adoption of Planned Instruction Policy # 108 - Adoption of Textbooks Policy # 109 - Resource Materials Policy # 119 - Current Events Policy # 124 - Alternative Instruction Courses Policy # 140 - Charter Schools Policy # 203.1 - HIV Infection Policy Policy # 235 - Student Rights/Responsibilities Policy # 235.1 - Surveys Policy Policy # 246 - Student Wellness Policy # 705.1 – Chemical Hygiene Policy # 804 - School Day
Upon the motion of Mr. Miller, second by Mrs. Cheek, the Board voted to approve Policies listed in item 7.2, as presented. Ayes: All Nays: None
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8 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) SAFETY REPORTS
8.1 Safety Reports for September 2014 - Fire Drills Performed on September 12, 2014 for Both the Elementary and Middle/High School 8.2 Maintenance Reports for September 2014
9 OLD BUSINESS (Discussion) None
10 NEW BUSINESS (Discussion)
10.1 2015-16 Academic Calendar – Drafts of Calendar A and Calendar B – Calendar B was Selected. 10.2 Middle States Evaluation Discussion 10.3 Public Relations Discussion 10.4 Dental Contract with Dr. Robert Carber, DMD 10.5 Ticketing for “Young Frankenstein”
11 COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, BOARD AND STAFF ON GENERAL TOPICS
This meeting will now be open to the public on any topic. District residents present at a Board meeting may address the Board in accordance with law and Board procedures and policy. If your comment pertains to students, personnel, litigation or negotiations, we would ask that you see the Superintendent after the meeting since the Board does not generally discuss such items in public. Community input at all regular, special and committee meetings is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless extended by the Board President or by the majority of the Board upon motion by a Board member. Please state your name and address.
The Borough is planning on placing a flashing yellow light on Walnut Street by the school.
12 RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
12.1 Resolution for Executive Session – Legal Matters RESOLVED, that the Jenkintown Board of Directors shall meet in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing: Legal Matters FURTHER RESOLVED, that the discussion of such subject matter in Executive Session will be disclosed to the public when the matter has been resolved, unless such is otherwise prohibited by law.
13 ADJOURNMENT
13.1 Upon the motion of Mr. Dorshimer, second by Mr. Miller, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM.
Ayes: All Nays: None
Respectfully Submitted,
Zorian Dubenko, Board Secretary
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