Abington School District public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, 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 approve routine administrative items, including personnel changes, contracts, permits, and the certification of Sterling Act tax credits. The board will also discuss the 2024-2025 budget process and hear public comments.
- Approved certification of Sterling Act Tax Credits for 2022: wage amount $501,165,207.35, credit $2,505,826.04
- Approved designation of depositories: TD Bank, PLGIT, PA Treasury INVEST, Truist, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, WSFS
- Approved 2024-2025 General Fund Budget resolution (Act I index limit on tax increase)
- Elected Elizabeth Eisenhart as representative to Eastern Center for Arts and Technology JOC, Brian Allen as alternate
- Approved minutes of Nov 14 and Nov 28 board meetings
Board of School Directors Reorganization Meeting
The Abington School District Board of School Directors held its reorganization meeting, electing Shameeka Browne as president and Melissa Mowry as vice president. The board also swore in new members and accepted public comments. The meeting was broadcast live on YouTube with call-in participation.
- Elected Shameeka Browne as President
- Elected Melissa Mowry as Vice President
- Swore in new board members
- Accepted public comments via phone (267-715-3717)
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors met to discuss bond series preparations and literacy achievement. The Board approved several administrative actions including personnel changes, financial reports, and contract awards.
- Authorization for Finance Team to prepare for Issuance of General Obligation Bond Series 2024
- Presentation on Literacy Achievement at Abington Middle School
- Approval of Financial Report for the period ending October 31, 2023
- Approval of Personnel changes via Addendum No. 5.1
- Approval of Awards of Contracts via Addendum No. 9.1
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors will vote on a settlement agreement with Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School regarding tuition calculations for the 2016-17 school year. The board will also consider personnel changes, permits, contracts, and other routine items. Public comments will be heard, and a presentation on student achievement data is scheduled.
- Settlement Agreement with Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (2016-17 tuition)
- Personnel changes (Addendum No. 8.1 and Confidential Addendum No. 8.1a)
- Awards of Contracts (Addendum No. 10.1)
- Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds (Addendum No. 9.1)
- Student Achievement Data presentation
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, bill payments, permits, contracts, and confidential student matters. The most notable action is approving an attorney-client fee contract with Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP and Frantz Law Group, ALPC to commence legal action on a contingency fee basis, likely related to social media litigation. The meeting also includes public comment periods and recognition of student art.
- Approval of Attorney-Client Fee Contract for social media litigation with Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP & Frantz Law Group, ALPC on a contingency fee basis
- Approval of Personnel Addendum No. 5.1
- Approval of Financial Report for period ending September 30, 2023
- Approval of Payment of Bills for period ending September 30, 2023
- 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 vote on several action items, including a contract with ICS Consulting, Inc. for facility improvement planning, personnel changes, permits, and contract awards. The board will also hear public comments and receive reports from the superintendent and administration.
- Approval of contract with ICS Consulting, Inc. for facility improvement planning
- Approval of personnel changes as per Addendum No. 7.1 and Confidential Addendum No. 7.1a
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds (Addendum No. 8.1)
- Approval of awards of contracts (Addendum No. 10.1)
- Approval of donated field renovations by Glenside Youth Athletic Club and Jenkintown Abington Little League
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, payment of bills, and permits for building use. The board will also cast votes for Pennsylvania School Boards Association officer positions and handle confidential student matters. Public comments are limited to 40 minutes total, with each speaker given three minutes.
- Approval of Personnel Addendum No. 5.1
- Approval of Financial Report for period ending August 31, 2023
- Approval of Payment of Bills for period ending August 31, 2023
- Approval of Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds (Addendum No. 8.1)
- Votes for 2024 PSBA officers: President-Elect Allison Mathis, Vice President Sabrina Backer, Treasurer Karen Beck Pooley
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, financial reports, bids, contracts, and budget transfers. The board will also hear a presentation on construction and maintenance planning and receive reports on capital improvement projects.
- Approved contract with Pediatric Therapeutic Services for school psychology services up to $26,000 through December 15, 2023
- Approved personnel changes as per Addendum No. 8.1 and Confidential Addendum No. 8.1a
- Approved financial report for period ending July 31, 2023
- Approved advertisement for bids and awards of contracts as per addenda
- Approved budget transfers for 2022-2023 fiscal year
Special Meeting of the Board of School Directors Regarding Abington School District Facilities Feasibility Study
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is holding a special meeting to review the Facilities Feasibility Study, a long-range facility planning document. The board will receive a presentation on the study and hear public comments from residents, with time limits for comments. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no votes scheduled except for approving additional agenda items and adjournment.
- Presentation of Abington School District Facilities Feasibility Study
- Public comment periods (20-minute and 40-minute limits) on the facilities study
- Call-in public comment via telephone (267-715-3717)
- Approval of additional agenda items (if any)
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors held its regular meeting on August 22, 2023, approving routine administrative items including personnel changes, financial reports, bill payments, building permits, and contract awards. The board also approved Title I schoolwide plans for four schools, adopted several board policy revisions, and authorized agreements for Latin instruction with neighboring districts. Public comment was received both in person and by phone.
- Approved 2023-2024 Title I Schoolwide Plans for Highland, Overlook, Roslyn, and Willow Hill Schools
- Approved second reading of Student Offenses and Discipline Procedures policy
- Approved revisions to Agendas, Discrimination/Title IX, Health and Mental Health, and Homeless Students policies
- Authorized agreements with Upper Dublin School District and Montgomery County Intermediate Unit for Latin II, III, and AP Latin
- Approved financial report for period ending June 30, 2023 and payment of bills for June and July 2023
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, and policy readings. The most significant actions are contracts for special education services totaling over $1.29 million, plus a first reading of a student discipline policy and a second reading of a bullying policy.
- Approved contract with Pediatric Therapeutic Services for up to $720,000 for ABA, OT, PT, and speech services for 2023-2024
- Approved contract with Children's Therapy Center for up to $450,000 for OT and PT services
- Approved payments to Montgomery County Intermediate Unit up to $120,000 for Early Intervention services
- First reading of Student Offenses and Discipline Procedures Policy
- Second reading of Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Unlawful Harassment Policy
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to adopt the final 2023-2024 general fund budget of $189,967,156, which sets a property tax rate of 35.21 mills and a 0.5% earned income tax. The board will also vote on personnel changes, financial reports, contracts, and policy readings. Public comment is limited to 40 minutes total, with each speaker allowed three minutes.
- Adoption of 2023-2024 final budget of $189,967,156
- Property tax set at 35.21 mills and earned income tax at 0.5%
- Approval of personnel changes (Addendum 6.1)
- Approval of contracts (Addendum 10.1)
- First reading of Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Unlawful Harassment policy
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors met on April 25, 2023, and approved several routine items, including the financial report, payment of bills, permits, contracts, and personnel changes. The board also renewed the food services contract with Chartwells School Dining Services for the 2023-2024 school year at a $85,000 guarantee to the district, and reappointed Dr. James Melchor as Assistant Superintendent for a five-year term starting July 1, 2023. All votes were unanimous.
- Renewed Chartwells School Dining Services contract for 2023-2024 at $85,000 guarantee
- Reappointed Dr. James Melchor as Assistant Superintendent (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2028)
- Approved financial report and payment of bills for period ending March 31, 2023
- Authorized Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23 special education services contract for 2023-2024
- Approved personnel changes, permits, and awards of contracts as per addenda
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 items including personnel changes, permits, bids, and contracts, as well as to consider expanding dual credit partnerships and adjusting weighted grades. The board will also hear presentations on equitable practices and dual credit opportunities, and receive public comments.
- Approval of personnel changes per Addendum No. 7.1 and Confidential Addendum No. 7.1a
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds (Addendum No. 8.1)
- Approval of advertisement for bids (Addendum No. 9.1)
- Approval of contract awards (Addendum No. 10.1)
- Adding Gratz College to dual credit partnerships and weighting dual credit courses like AP courses
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, contracts, and school meal prices for the 2023-2024 school year. The board will also receive presentations on the budget, student achievement, and student services, and will hear public comments.
- Approval of personnel changes as per Addendum No. 5.1 and Confidential Addendum No. 5.1a
- Approval of financial report for period ending February 28, 2023
- Approval of payment of bills for period ending February 28, 2023
- Approval of awards of contracts as per Addendum No. 9.1
- Authorization to contract with Pediatric Therapeutic Services for school psychology services up to $26,000 through June 30, 2023
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 a new three-year memorandum of understanding with the Abington Supervisors and Administrators Association (ASAA) effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and handled confidential student matters.
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with ASAA for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
- Approved personnel changes per Addendum No. 7.1
- Approved permits for use of buildings and grounds per Addendum No. 8.1
- Approved awards of contracts per Addendum No. 9.1
- Approved advertisement for bids per Addendum No. 10.1
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors is meeting to adopt the preliminary general fund budget for 2023-2024, set the tax millage rate, and approve the school calendar and early dismissal schedule. The board will also review the health and safety plan, student wellness policy, and hear public comments. Several routine items such as personnel changes, permits, and minutes are on the agenda.
- Adopt 2023-2024 Preliminary General Fund Budget of $188,353,713 with 35.21 mills tax rate
- Approve 2023-2024 school calendar and abbreviated school days schedule
- Approve Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 2023-2024 Membership Services Budget of $2,032,450
- Review CDC guidance and Health and Safety Plan, and Student Wellness Policy
- Approve personnel changes 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 is meeting to consider and vote on the proposed preliminary general fund budget for the 2023-2024 school year, along with other routine administrative actions. The board will also review the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology operating budget, approve personnel changes, financial reports, and contracts, and hear public comments.
- Adoption of 2023-2024 Proposed Preliminary General Fund Budget of $189,280,566
- Approval of 2023-2024 Operating Budget for Eastern Center for Arts and Technology: $11,474,622 plus $1,050,000 capital assessment
- Authorization for YMCA summer camp at Copper Beech and Rydal Elementary Schools with projected charge of $61,132.19
- Approval of personnel changes, financial report, payment of bills, permits, bids, and contracts
- Public comment periods with 40-minute and 20-minute limits
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 permits, as well as more substantive actions like adopting academic program changes for grades 6-12 and new instructional materials. The board will also hear presentations on enrollment and staffing and proposed academic changes, and receive public comments. Most items are approved as part of the consent agenda, with the academic program changes passing with two abstentions.
- Approval of academic program changes for grades 6-12 and publishing of 2023-2024 Programs of Studies
- Adoption of new textbooks and instructional programs for 2023-2024 school year
- Approval of personnel changes as per Addendum No. 8.1 and Confidential Addendum 8.1a
- Approval of financial report and payment of bills for period ending November 30, 2022
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds, subject to COVID-19 health and safety plan