Abington School District public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, 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 take action on routine administrative items, including personnel changes, contracts, budget transfers, and the designation of depositories. The board will also hear presentations on student achievement data and the 2023-2024 budget process, and receive public comments. Notable actions include approving a $2,299,938.38 Sterling Act tax credit certification and adopting new instructional materials.
- Approved certification of Sterling Act tax credits for 2021: wage amount $459,987,675.79, credit $2,299,938.38
- Approved personnel changes per Addendum No. 8.1 and Confidential Addendum No. 8.1a
- Approved awards of contracts per Addendum No. 10.1
- Approved 2021-2022 budget transfers per Addendum No. 11.1
- Designated depositories including TD Bank, Wells Fargo, and others
Board of School Directors Reorganization Meeting
The Abington School District Board of School Directors held its reorganization meeting, electing officers for the coming term. The board unanimously elected Shameeka Browne as President and Melissa Mowry as Vice President, with Daniel Kaye serving as President Pro Tempore. The meeting also included public comment periods and procedural items.
- Elected Shameeka Browne as President
- Elected Melissa Mowry as Vice President
- Elected Daniel Kaye as President Pro Tempore
- Public comment periods with 3-minute limit per speaker
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, the financial report for October 2022, payment of bills, building permits, and contract awards. The agenda also includes public comment periods and recognition of the district's art exhibit.
- Approval of personnel changes as per Addendum No. 5.1
- Approval of financial report for period ending October 31, 2022
- Approval of payment of bills for period ending October 31, 2022
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds
- Approval of awards of contracts as per Addendum No. 9.1
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, building permits, bid advertisements, and contract awards. The board will also hear public comments and recognize Veterans Day and student achievements.
- Approval of personnel changes per Addendum No. 7.1
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds per Addendum No. 8.1
- Approval of advertisement for bids per Addendum No. 9.1
- Approval of contract awards per Addendum No. 10.1
- Approval of minutes from October 11 and October 25, 2022 board meetings
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors met on October 25, 2022, to approve routine administrative items including personnel changes, the financial report, payment of bills, permits, bid advertisements, and contract awards. The board also recognized community members and students with honors. Public comments were received in person and by phone.
- Approved personnel changes per Personnel Addendum No. 5.1 and Confidential Personnel Addendum No. 5.1a
- Approved financial report for period ending September 30, 2022
- Approved payment of bills for period ending September 30, 2022
- Approved permits for use of buildings and grounds, subject to COVID-19 health and safety plan
- Approved advertisement for bids and awards of contracts
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors will hold its regular meeting on October 11, 2022, to consider routine administrative actions including personnel changes, permits for building use, advertisement for bids, and contract awards. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and student council, recognize award winners, and take public comments.
- Approval of personnel changes as per Addendum No. 8.1
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds (Addendum No. 9.1)
- Approval of advertisement for bids (Addendum No. 10.1)
- Approval of contract awards (Addendum No. 11.1)
- Approval of minutes from September 6, 12, and 20, 2022 meetings
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School Board held a special meeting to fill a board vacancy and conduct routine business. After nominating four candidates, the board voted to appoint Erin Glaser to the seat, while the other three nominations failed. The board also approved personnel changes, financial reports, contracts, and the superintendent's contract extension.
- Appointed Erin Glaser as School Board Director effective Sept. 20, 2022 through Dec. 4, 2023
- Reappointed Dr. Jeffrey S. Fecher as Superintendent for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028
- Approved Personnel Addendum No. 7.1
- Approved Financial Report and Payment of Bills for period ending Aug. 31, 2022
- Approved Awards of Contracts as per Addendum No. 11.1
Combined Agenda of the Superintendent and Secretary
The Abington School District board will interview eight candidates for a board vacancy, with each interview scheduled in 20-minute slots. The meeting also includes public comment and routine procedural items.
- Interviews for board candidates: Paul Morse, Arthur Baehr, Rachel Hartman, Rachel Thomas, Nicole Gesing, Erin Glaser, Joseph Rooney, Gregory Pennekamp
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per citizen
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors will hold its regular meeting on September 6, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Board Room. The board will vote on routine items including approval of minutes, personnel changes, permits, and contracts, and will accept the resignation of board member Jennifer O'Rourke. The meeting also includes a safety and security update, recognition of the high school grand re-opening, and public comment periods.
- Accept resignation of board member Jennifer O'Rourke effective August 27, 2022
- Approve personnel changes per Addendum No. 7.1 and Confidential Addendum 7.1a
- Approve awards of contracts per Addendum No. 9.1
- Approve permits for use of buildings and grounds per Addendum No. 8.1
- Approve minutes from August 9 and August 23, 2022 board meetings
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors held its regular meeting on August 23, 2022, approving routine administrative items including personnel changes, financial reports, bill payments, building permits, contract awards, budget transfers, and Title I schoolwide plans. The board also reviewed the district's health and safety plan and considered revised policies on student substance abuse and board meeting procedures. The meeting included public comment periods and was broadcast live.
- Approved personnel changes per Addendum No. 5.1
- Approved financial reports for periods ending June 30 and July 31, 2022
- Approved payment of bills for periods ending June 30 and July 31, 2022
- Approved awards of contracts per Addenda Nos. 9.1 and 9.1a
- Approved 2022-2023 Title I Schoolwide Plans for Abington Middle, Highland, Overlook, Roslyn, and Willow Hill schools
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, permits, contracts, and district-wide assessments. The board will also vote on revisions to 12 board policies in a single reading, covering topics from classroom libraries to student athletics, and will hold a first reading of a revised Student Substance Abuse policy.
- Approval of personnel changes per Addendum No. 5.1
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds per Addendum No. 6.1
- Approval of contract awards per Addendum No. 7.1
- Approval of district-wide assessment program per Addendum No. 8.1
- Revisions to 12 board policies including Classroom Libraries and Library Materials, Course Placement and Selection, and Student Athletic Programs
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 items, including personnel changes, contracts, permits, and instructional materials. The board also approved a resolution to establish a senior citizen real estate tax rebate program. The meeting includes public comment periods and recognition of student achievements.
- Approved resolution to establish a senior citizen real estate tax rebate program (Addendum 14.1)
- Approved purchase of a $100,000 performance bond for the Treasurer at a cost of $401 for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
- Approved awards of contracts as per Addendum 10.1
- Approved adoption of new textbooks and instructional programs for 2022-2023 (Addendum 12.1)
- Approved personnel changes as per Addendum 8.1
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 items including personnel changes, financial reports, bill payments, permits, bids, and contracts. The board will also elect a treasurer for the next fiscal year and vote on a donation of playground graphics. Public comment is limited to 40 minutes total, with each speaker given three minutes.
- Election of Michael F. Czerwonka as Treasurer for fiscal year starting July 2022 at $15,660 annual fee
- Approval of personnel changes per Addendum No. 6.1 and Confidential Addendum No. 6.1a
- Approval of financial report for period ending April 30, 2022
- Approval of payment of bills for period ending April 30, 2022
- Approval of installation of six asphalt graphics at former Glenside Weldon school playground as a donation
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors adopted the 2022-2023 Proposed Final General Fund Budget in the amount of $179,667,124. The board also approved the renewal of the food services contract with Chartwells School Dining Services and the reappointment of the district solicitor. Additionally, the board authorized the superintendent to request Act 80 exception days and approved a lease agreement for Head Start and Pre-K Counts programs.
- Adoption of the 2022-2023 General Fund Budget totaling $179,667,124
- Renewal of the contract with Chartwells School Dining Services with a guarantee of $85,000 to the District
- Appointment of Kenneth A. Roos as Solicitor with annual base compensation of $46,000
- Authorization to enter a lease agreement with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit for Head Start and Pre-K Counts programs at a facility cost of $14,619.60
- Authorization to request Act 80 exception days for the 2022-2023 school year
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 items, including personnel changes, financial reports, contracts, and the adoption of instructional materials for the 2022-2023 school year. The board will also approve the submission of the district's Comprehensive Plan and Special Education Plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Public comment is limited to 40 minutes total, with each speaker limited to three minutes.
- Approval of personnel changes per Addendum No. 6.1
- Approval of financial reports and payment of bills for period ending March 31, 2022
- Approval of awards of contracts per Addendum No. 10.1
- Adoption of new textbooks and instructional programs for 2022-2023 per Addendum No. 11.1
- Approval of Comprehensive Plan (2022-2025) and Special Education Plan (2022-2025) for submission to PDE
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to approve routine actions including personnel changes, permits, bids, contracts, and a three-year lease with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA for before- and after-school child care at seven elementary schools. The board will also hear a presentation on student achievement data and receive public comments.
- Approved three-year lease with Greater Philadelphia YMCA for one room at no cost at Copper Beech, Highland, McKinley, Overlook, Roslyn, Rydal East, and Willow Hill Elementary Schools for child care programs
- Approved personnel changes per Addendum No. 8.1
- Approved permits for use of buildings and grounds per Addendum No. 9.1
- Approved advertisement for bids per Addendum No. 10.1
- Approved awards of contracts per Addendum No. 11.1
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to vote on routine operational items including personnel changes, financial reports, bill payments, building permits, and contracts. The board will also approve the K-12 Comprehensive Counseling Plan for submission to the state and set school breakfast and lunch prices for the 2022-2023 school year. Public comment is limited to 40 minutes total, with individual speakers limited to three minutes.
- Approval of K-12 Comprehensive Counseling Plan (submitted to PA Secretary of Education)
- Establishment of 2022-2023 school breakfast and lunch prices
- Approval of personnel changes (Personnel Addendum No. 5.1)
- Approval of financial report and payment of bills for period ending Feb 28, 2022
- Approval of awards of contracts (Addendum No. 9.1)
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors will hold its regular meeting, primarily receiving informational presentations on a senior citizen real estate tax rebate program feasibility and resource allocation equity. The board will also take action on routine items including personnel changes, permits, bids, and minutes.
- Feasibility presentation on Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Rebate Program
- Resource Allocation Equity presentation for the General Fund
- Approval of personnel changes per Addendum No. 7.1 and Confidential Addendum 7.1a
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds (Addendum 8.1)
- Approval of advertisement for bids (Addendum 9.1)
Special Meeting of the Board of School Directors Regarding Proposed Revisions to the Health and Safety Plan
The Abington School District Board of School Directors held a special meeting to consider proposed revisions to the district's Health and Safety Plan. The board heard a presentation, received public comments, and voted to approve the revised plan, authorizing its submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The meeting included procedural items and a unanimous vote on the plan.
- Approved revised Abington School District Health and Safety Plan and authorized submission to Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker, 90-minute total for the item
- Meeting broadcast via YouTube live stream and public comment via phone (267-715-3717)
- Motion to approve plan made by Angelique Frazier, seconded by Brian Allen, passed unanimously
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors met on February 22, 2022, to vote on routine administrative items and discuss the impact of Governor Wolf's proposed 2022-2023 state budget. The board approved the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit membership services budget of $1,854,830, the 2022-2023 school calendar, and other standard actions. A motion to add an agenda item to revise the ASD Health and Safety Plan to follow Montgomery County Office of Public Health guidelines failed.
- Approved Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 2022-2023 Membership Services Budget of $1,854,830
- Failed motion to revise ASD Health and Safety Plan to follow Montgomery County Office of Public Health guidelines
- Approved 2022-2023 school calendar and early dismissal schedule
- Approved financial report and payment of bills for period ending January 31, 2022
- Approved personnel changes, contracts, and permits for use of buildings and grounds
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors will consider adopting the preliminary 2022-2023 General Fund budget, which includes a proposed millage rate and tax rates. The board will also authorize the administration to request a referendum exception from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Other actions include approving personnel changes, permits, and minutes from prior meetings.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 Preliminary General Fund Budget (amount and millage rate to be specified in addendum)
- Authorization to advertise intent to request a referendum exception from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Approval of personnel changes as per Addendum No. 8.1
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds (Addendum No. 9.1)
- Approval of minutes from January 11, 18, and 25, 2022 meetings
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 items, including personnel changes, financial reports, bill payments, building permits, and contracts. The board will also consider proposed academic program changes for grades K-12 and approve the 2022-2023 operating budget for the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology.
- Approval of 2022-2023 Eastern Center for Arts and Technology operating budget of $11,153,300 and capital assessment of $790,000
- Approval of proposed academic program changes for grades K-12 and publishing of 2022-2023 Programs of Studies for grades 6-8 and 9-12
- Approval of personnel changes as per Addendum No. 6.1
- Approval of financial reports for periods ending November 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021
- Approval of payment of bills for period ending December 31, 2021
Special Meeting of the Board of School Directors Regarding Proposed Revisions to the Health and Safety Plan
The Abington School District Board of School Directors held a special meeting to consider proposed revisions to the district's Health and Safety Plan. After a presentation and public comment period, the board voted unanimously to approve the revised plan and authorize its submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Approved revised Abington School District Health and Safety Plan and authorized submission to PA Department of Education
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker, 90-minute total for comments on the plan
- Meeting broadcast via YouTube live stream; public comment also accepted by phone (267-715-3717)
- Board approved exception to any conflicting Board Policy or Administrative Regulation for carrying out the plan
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to adopt the proposed preliminary general fund budget of $181,560,788 for the 2022-2023 school year, along with approving personnel changes, contracts, and other routine items. The board will also hear a presentation on enrollment and staffing, and receive public comments. The meeting includes both in-person and telephone public comment options.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 Proposed Preliminary General Fund Budget of $181,560,788
- Authorization to enter agreement with Greater Philadelphia YMCA for summer camp at Copper Beech Elementary School for $39,149.66
- Approval of Awards of Contracts as reflected in Addendum No. 11.1
- Approval of Payment of Bills for period ending November 30, 2021
- Approval of Personnel changes as reflected in Addendum No. 8.1