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January 2014 5 THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JENKINTOWN

WORK SESSION MINUTES

December 2, 2013

1.0 CALL TO ORDER: A Public Work Session meeting of the Board of School Directors was called to order by Dr. Doug Moore, President, in the Community Room on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 7:00 PM.

2.0 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 August 25, 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 Michele Glennon, Director of Special Education Keith Purcaro, Elementary Principal James Cummins, Director of Technology Tom Roller, M/HS Principal Jenna Rocco – Teacher Jennifer Rosenthaler - Teacher Justin O’Donoghue, Esq, Solicitor Dick Grear, Facilities Manager

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE (see attached sign in sheet for December 2, 2013) 3.0 COMMUNICATIONS

3.1 Comments from Student Representatives (to be presented at the December 9, 2013 Business Meeting): Kourtney Walter, Grade 12 and Stephen Berkowitz, Grade 11.

3.2 Superintendent’s Report 3.3 Other Communications 3.4 Administrators’ Reports 3.5 Comments from the Public and Staff on Agenda Items Only

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

of 3 January 2014 5 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.

4.0 MEETING PRESENTATIONS:

Work Session Presentations:  State Representative Steven McCarter, representing Jenkintown, Cheltenham and Springfield through the 154th legislative district, expressed his gratitude during School Director appreciation month, to the Jenkintown School Board members who are currently serving the school and community. A resolution recognizing all Board members was presented to Dr. Moore, President of the School Board of Directors.

Business Meeting Presentation:  Audit 2012-13 - Dreslin and Company Presentation by Ron Minninger, CPA.

5.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 Approval of minutes of Work Session from 11/11/13 will be presented for formal Board action on 12/9/13.  Approval of minutes of Business Meeting of 11/18/13 will be presented for formal Board action on 12/9/13.

6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT ( Agenda Items)

Formal Board action will be taken on the following items at the Business Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2013

A. FINANCE/OPERATIONS

A.1 Payment Vouchers dated December 2, 2013 A.2 Real Estate Tax Collector’s Report through November 30, 2013 A.3 County Report of Real Estate Transfer Tax through November 30, 2013 A.4 Treasurer’s Reports through November 30, 2013 A.5 High School Fund Student Activity Report through November 30, 2013 A.6 Scholarship Fund Activity Report through November 30, 2013 A.7 Cafeteria Report through November 30, 2013 A.8 Real Estate Assessment Updates and Appeals Update A.9 General Fund YTD Revenues and Expenditures Summary through November 30, 2013 A.10 Year to Date General Fund Revenue Expenditures Comparison to Prior Year A.11 Approval of 2012-13 Audit by Dreslin and Co. A.12 Approval of Budget Goals for 2014-15 A.13 Authorization for Release of Confidential Taxpayer Information - Tax Collections

B. EDUCATION

B.1 Temporary Certification Report B.2 Tenure Report B.3 Summer Sparkle

C. PERSONNEL ITEMS - None

D. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

D.1 Second Reading of Policies: #201 Admission of Students #201 Appendix A

of 3 January 2014 5 #201 Summary of Matrixes

E. SAFETY REPORTS

E.1 Maintenance Reports E.2 Fire Drill Reports: Elementary and Middle/High School

7.0 OLD BUSINESS 7.1 Review of Preliminary 2014-15 General Fund Budget 7.2 Discussion of the 2014-15 School Calendar for Approval in January 2014

8.0 NEW BUSINESS

8.1 Discussion of policy #237.1, District Issued Chromebooks

9.0 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.

10.0 RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLVED, that the Jenkintown Board of Directors shall meet in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing: None

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.

11.0 ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Zorian Dubenko, Board Secretary