Abington School District public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to vote on routine administrative actions, including personnel changes, permits, contracts, and budget transfers. The most consequential item is authorizing the submission of a $2,358,485.92 Sterling Act tax credit to the Pennsylvania Department of Education based on 2020 wages of $471,697,184.49. The board will also hear a presentation on the 2022-2023 budget process and receive public comments.
- Certification of Sterling Act Tax Credits for 2020: wage amount $471,697,184.49, tax credit $2,358,485.92
- Approval of personnel changes per Addendum No. 8.1
- Approval of awards of contracts per Addendum No. 11.1
- Approval of budget transfers for 2020-2021 per Addendum No. 12.1
- Designation of depositories including TD Bank, Wells Fargo, Bryn Mawr Trust, BB&T, PLGIT, PA Treasury INVEST, U.S. Bank
Board of School Directors Reorganization Meeting
The Abington School District Board of School Directors held its reorganization meeting, electing officers for the coming term. Daniel Kaye was elected President Pro Tempore, Shameeka Browne was elected President, and Melissa Mowry was elected Vice President, all by unanimous votes. The meeting also included procedural items such as the call to order, pledge of allegiance, swearing-in of new members, and public comment periods.
- Elected Daniel Kaye as President Pro Tempore
- Elected Shameeka Browne as President
- Elected Melissa Mowry as Vice President
- Swearing-in of new board members
- Public comment periods with 20-minute limit, 3 minutes per speaker
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors will hold its regular meeting on November 23, 2021, to consider routine approvals including personnel changes, financial reports, bill payments, permits, and contracts. The board will also receive informational updates on the bullying/cyberbullying policy, facilities, and student achievement data, and will hear public comments.
- Approval of personnel changes (Addendum 6.1)
- Approval of financial report for period ending Oct 31, 2021
- Approval of payment of bills for period ending Oct 31, 2021
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds (subject to COVID-19 health plan)
- Approval of awards of contracts (Addendum 10.1)
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors will hold its regular meeting on November 9, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building, with a YouTube livestream and call-in option for public comment. The board will take action on personnel changes, permits for building use, advertisement for bids, awards of contracts, and the 2021-2022 Personnel Assignment Book, all as detailed in addenda. The agenda also includes recognition of Veterans Day, reports from the superintendent and student council, and two public comment periods.
- Approval of personnel changes per Addendum No. 7.1 and Confidential Personnel Addendum No. 7.1a
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds per Addendum No. 8.1, subject to COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan
- Approval of advertisement for bids per Addendum No. 9.1
- Approval of awards of contracts per Addendum No. 10.1
- Approval of 2021-2022 Personnel Assignment Book
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to approve routine items including personnel changes, financial reports, and contracts, as well as a significant reorganization of school names and grade configurations effective the 2022-2023 school year. The board will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Abington Township for crossing guard payments starting January 1, 2022. Public comments are limited to 40 minutes total, with each speaker allowed three minutes.
- Approves renaming Abington Junior High School to Abington Middle School and Rydal East Elementary School to Rydal Elementary School
- Changes grade configurations: elementary schools from K-6 to K-5, junior high from 7-9 to 6-8, senior high from 10-12 to 9-12
- Authorizes signing MOU with Abington Township for crossing guard payments starting January 1, 2022
- Approves personnel changes per Addendum No. 5.1
- Approves financial report and payment of bills for period ending September 30, 2021
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors will vote on recommendations from the Superintendent's Elementary Sub-Committee regarding reconfigured grade spans, along with routine approvals for personnel, permits, bids, and contracts. The meeting also includes updates on the Abington Junior High School HVAC system and the grade span sub-committee, plus public comment periods.
- Vote on Superintendent's Elementary Sub-Committee recommendations for reconfigured grade spans (Addendum 11.1)
- Approval of personnel changes (Addendum 7.1 and Confidential 7.1a)
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds (Addendum 8.1)
- Approval of advertisement for bids (Addendum 9.1) and awards of contracts (Addendum 10.1)
- Update on Abington Junior High School HVAC system by McHugh Engineering Associates
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to consider and vote on several routine items, including personnel changes, financial reports, and permits. The most significant action is the approval of recommendations from the Superintendent's Secondary Sub-Committee regarding reconfigured grade spans, which could affect school structures. The meeting also includes public comment periods and recognition of a student of the month.
- Approval of Superintendent's Secondary Sub-Committee recommendations on reconfigured grade spans (Addendum 11.1)
- Approval of personnel changes (Addendum 6.1 and Confidential 6.1a)
- Approval of financial report for period ending August 31, 2021 (Addendum 7.1)
- Approval of payment of bills for period ending August 31, 2021 (Addendum 8.1)
- Vote for PSBA officer elections: President-Elect Sabrina Backer, Vice President Allison Mathis, East Zone Rep Edward Brown, Insurance Trust Trustees Richard Frerichs, William Lacoff, Nathan Mains
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including personnel changes, financial reports, permits, contracts, and policy updates. Notable actions include authorizing a $30,000 agreement with Child and Family Focus, Inc. for school-based outpatient services and settling a property assessment appeal for 901 Old York Road.
- Authorize agreement with Child and Family Focus, Inc. for school-based outpatient services, cost not to exceed $30,000
- Settlement stipulation for assessment appeal of 901 Old York Road, Abington
- Approve second reading of revised policies on harassment, nondiscrimination, and personal days for employees
- Approve instructional materials adoption for 2021-2022 school year
- Approve financial report for period ending July 31, 2021
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors met on August 24, 2021, and approved a series of routine administrative actions, including personnel changes, financial reports, bill payments, building permits, and contract awards. The board also approved revisions to several board policies and gave first reading to updated policies on harassment and nondiscrimination. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved personnel changes as per Addenda 3.1, 3.1a, and 3.1b
- Approved financial report for period ending June 30, 2021
- Approved payment of bills for periods ending June 30 and July 31, 2021
- Approved awards of contracts as per Addendum 7.1
- Approved 2021-2022 Title I Schoolwide Plans for five schools
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to approve the 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan, personnel changes, permits, bids, contracts, and other routine items. The board also authorizes federal grant applications and agreements for special education services. All listed action items were approved unanimously.
- Approved 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan effective August 11, 2021
- Authorized contracts for therapeutic services: up to $500,000 for ABA, $325,000 for OT/PT/speech, and $5,000 for vision consulting
- Approved agreement with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit for Title services: $8,455 (Title I), $28,290 (Title IIA), $8,249 (Title IV)
- Authorized Project ACCESS agreement with Public Consulting Group and SivicSolution Group ($0.33 per direct service claim, $0.19 per transportation claim)
- Approved amended 2021-2022 school calendar
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to adopt the 2021-2022 final general fund budget of $176,932,262, which includes setting property and earned income tax rates. The board will also vote on personnel changes, financial reports, contracts, and other routine administrative items. Public comment is limited to 40 minutes total, with each speaker allowed three minutes.
- Adoption of 2021-2022 final general fund budget of $176,932,262
- Tax levy: 32.72 mills property tax, 0.5% real estate transfer tax, 0.5% earned income tax
- Authorization for superintendent to issue construction change directives up to $500,000 per contract
- Approval of personnel changes as per addenda 5.1 and 5.1a
- Approval of financial report and payment of bills for period ending May 31, 2021
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including personnel changes, contracts, permits, and policy adoptions. The most significant action is renewing the food service contract with Chartwells for the 2021-2022 school year at a guarantee of $84,566 to the district. The board will also set school breakfast and lunch prices for the upcoming year and approve a $100,000 performance bond for the treasurer.
- Renewal of Chartwells School Dining Services contract for 2021-2022 at $84,566 guarantee
- Approval of 2021-2022 school breakfast and lunch prices
- Adoption of new instructional materials for 2021-2022
- Purchase of $100,000 performance bond for treasurer at cost of $500
- Approval of second reading of 'Equitable Practices' board policy
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting virtually to approve routine administrative items including personnel changes, financial reports, bill payments, permits, bids, and contracts. The board will also vote on reappointing the district solicitor for $46,000, electing a treasurer for $15,340, and approving the first reading of a new Equitable Practices policy.
- Reappoint Kenneth A. Roos as Solicitor and Justin M. O'Donoghue as Assistant Solicitor for $46,000 annual base compensation
- Elect Michael Czerwonka as Treasurer at an annual fee of $15,340
- Approve first reading of Board Policy 'Equitable Practices'
- Authorize PLANCON Document Part K for refinancing Series 2014-2016A bonds
- Approve personnel changes, financial report, bill payments, permits, bids, and contracts
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School Board approved the proposed final general fund budget of $172,918,874 for 2021-2022, with one dissenting vote, and scheduled final adoption for June 22, 2021. The board also approved personnel changes, contracts, permits, and other routine items. The meeting was held virtually due to the COVID-19 disaster emergency.
- Adopted 2021-2022 Proposed Final General Fund Budget of $172,918,874 (motion carried 8-1, Jocelyn Pickford nay)
- Approved settlement stipulations for assessment appeals at 901 Old York Road and 2556 Susquehanna Road/Jenkintown Road
- Authorized lease agreement with MCIU for Head Start and Pre-K Counts programs at $14,139 plus related expenses
- Approved personnel changes per Addenda 7.1, 7.1a, and confidential 7.1b
- Elected Christopher Lionetti as Board Secretary for four years effective July 1, 2021
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting virtually to approve routine administrative items including personnel changes, financial reports, permits, bids, contracts, and agreements for special education services. The board will also receive a construction update on the Abington Senior High School Additions and Renovations Project and hear public comments.
- Approval of personnel changes as reflected in Personnel Addenda Nos. 5.1, 5.1a, and 5.1b
- Approval of Financial Report for period ending March 25, 2021
- Authorization of agreement with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23 for special education services for 2021-2022
- Authorization of IDEA Pass Through Funds agreement with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit No. 23 for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
- Authorization of Right of Way agreement with PECO Energy Company at Overlook Elementary School
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting virtually to approve routine administrative items including personnel changes, payment of bills, permits, bids, and contracts. The board will also hear a presentation on an HVAC systems study and receive reports on capital improvement projects.
- Approval of personnel changes per Addendum No. 7.1
- Payment of bills for period ending March 25, 2021
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds
- Approval of advertisement for bids and awards of contracts
- Presentation on HVAC systems study by Snyder Hoffman Associates, Inc.
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors met virtually on March 23, 2021, and approved a series of routine administrative actions, including personnel changes, the financial report, permits, bids, contracts, instructional materials, and a confidential student matter. The board also authorized a second and final one-year extension of a lease agreement with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA for before-and-after-school child care at seven elementary schools. The meeting included a presentation on reconfigured grade spans and public comment periods.
- Approved personnel changes per Addenda 4.1, 4.1a, and 4.1b
- Approved financial report for period ending February 25, 2021
- Authorized second one-year lease extension with Greater Philadelphia YMCA for child care at Copper Beech, Highland, McKinley, Overlook, Roslyn, Rydal East, and Willow Hill Elementary Schools
- Approved advertisement for bids and awards of contracts
- Approved instructional materials adoption for 2020-2021 school year
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting virtually to vote on the revised Health and Safety Plan and Emergency Instructional Time Plan, which will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The board will also take action on personnel changes, payment of bills, permits, contracts, instructional materials, and a special education services contract. Public comments are limited to 40 minutes total, with each speaker allowed three minutes.
- Approval of revised Health and Safety Plan and Emergency Instructional Time Plan, effective April 6, 2021
- Contract with Pediatric Therapeutic Services for school psychology services up to $42,000
- Approval of personnel changes per Addenda 6.1 and 6.1a
- Approval of payment of bills for period ending February 25, 2021
- Approval of awards of contracts per Addendum 9.1
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors met virtually to approve routine administrative items, including personnel changes, financial reports, permits, bids, contracts, and the 2021-2022 early dismissal schedule. They also approved the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit membership services budget of $1,835,855 and authorized the start of spring athletics under the district's health and safety plan. The meeting included a presentation on secondary program changes and public comment periods.
- Approved Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 2021-2022 Membership Services Budget of $1,835,855
- Authorized commencement of spring interscholastic athletics and activities programs
- Approved 2021-2022 secondary program changes and publishing of Program of Studies for grades 7-12
- Approved personnel changes as per Addendum No. 4.1 and Confidential Addendum No. 4.1a
- Approved financial report for period ending January 25, 2021
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting virtually to adopt the 2021-2022 preliminary general fund budget of $173,867,785, which includes a 32.86 millage rate, and to approve a bond refunding plan. The board will also vote on personnel changes, bill payments, contracts, and other routine items. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with a 40-minute total cap.
- Adopts 2021-2022 preliminary general fund budget of $173,867,785 with 32.86 mills
- Authorizes $16,145,000 and $13,680,000 in new bonds to refund prior series
- Approves YMCA summer camp at Copper Beech Elementary for $37,862.34
- Authorizes agreement with Child and Family Focus for school-based outpatient services up to $10,276
- Approves personnel changes, bill payments, and contract awards
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors met virtually on January 26, 2021, and approved a series of routine administrative actions, including personnel changes, the financial report, permits, bids, contracts, the 2021-2022 school calendar, and board meeting dates. The board also approved the 2021-2022 operating budget for the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology at $11,361,300 and a five-year lease renewal for property at 1220 Huntingdon Road. The meeting included recognition of school directors and 2021 National Merit Scholars, plus an update on equitable practices.
- Approved 2021-2022 Operating Budget for Eastern Center for Arts and Technology: $11,361,300
- Authorized five-year lease renewal extension (Dec 1, 2020 to Dec 1, 2025) with Abington Township for 1220 Huntingdon Road at $1.00 annually
- Approved 2021-2022 school calendar and public board meeting dates
- Approved personnel changes, financial report, permits, bids, and contracts
- Recognized School Board Directors and 2021 National Merit Scholars
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors met virtually on January 12, 2021, to approve the 2021-2022 Proposed Preliminary General Fund Budget of $174,817,054. The board also approved personnel changes, financial reports, and contract awards. The meeting included a presentation on enrollment and staffing, and the board authorized advertising the intention to adopt the final budget on February 9, 2021.
- Adoption of the 2021-2022 Proposed Preliminary General Fund Budget in the amount of $174,817,054
- Authorization to advertise the intention to adopt the 2021-2022 Preliminary General Fund Budget on February 9, 2021
- Approval of personnel changes reflected in Addenda Nos. 7.1, 7.1a, and 7.1b
- Approval of the Financial Report for the period ending November 25, 2020
- Approval of Awards of Contracts reflected in Addendum No. 12.1