Abington School District public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 12, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Board approves $2.5M Sterling Act tax credit certification
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
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.1 Approval of Minutes
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
7.1 Personnel
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
9.1 Awards of Contracts
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
11. Taxpayer Relief Act and Certification of Sterling Act Tax Credits
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
11.1 Taxpayer Relief Act and Certification of Sterling Act Tax Credits
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
12.1 2024-2025 General Fund Budget - Act I of 2006 Index Limit on Tax Increase
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
13.1 Representative to the Joint Operating Committee for the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
18.1 Adjourn
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
Mon Dec 4, 2023
Board of School Directors Reorganization Meeting
Abington School Board elects Shameeka Browne as president, Melissa Mowry as vice president
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)
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.1 Nominations for President
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
BoardDocs motion
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
7.1 Nominations for Vice President
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
7.2 Election of Vice President
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
10.1 Adjourn
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea
Tue Nov 28, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Board authorizes investigation into 2024 General Obligation Bonds
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
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5.1 Personnel
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
6.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2023
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
7.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending October 31, 2023
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Awards of Contracts
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 General Obligation Bonds Series 2024
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
15.1 Adjourn
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Nov 14, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
School board to vote on charter school tuition settlement
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
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.1 Approval of Minutes
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Personnel
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Awards of Contracts
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Settlement Agreement with Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.1 Confidential Student Matters
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
17.1 Adjourn
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Oct 24, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Board approves social media litigation contract on contingency fee
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
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5.1 Personnel
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
6.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2023
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
7.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending September 30, 2023
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Awards of Contracts
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Approval of Attorney-Client Fee Contract – Social Media Litigation
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
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5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
16.1 Adjourn
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Oct 10, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Board approves ICS contract for facility improvement planning
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
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.1 Approval of Minutes
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
7.1 Personnel
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 ICS Consulting, Inc. - Abington School District Facility Improvement
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Awards of Contracts
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Technology Services
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.1 Glenside Youth Athletic Club Gifts and Bequests
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
13.1 Jenkintown Abington Little League Gifts and Bequests
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
14.1 Confidential Student Matters
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
19.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Sep 26, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Board approves personnel, finances, and PSBA officer votes
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
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5.1 Personnel
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
6.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending August 31, 2023
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
7.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending August 31, 2023
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 2024 Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Officer Election
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Confidential Student Matters
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
15.1 Adjourn
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Sep 12, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Abington School Board approves contracts, personnel, and budget items
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
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.1 Approval of Minutes
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Personnel
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending July 31, 2023
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Advertisement for Bids
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.1 Awards of Contracts
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
13.1 Budget Transfers
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
14.1 Psychological Services - Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS)
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
15.1 Confidential Student Matter
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
20.1 Adjourn
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Aug 29, 2023
Special Meeting of the Board of School Directors Regarding Abington School District Facilities Feasibility Study
Board reviews facilities feasibility study, hears public comment
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)
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.1 Adjourn
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Aug 22, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Board approves contracts, policies, and Latin instruction agreements
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
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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5.1 Personnel
6 yea · 2 abstain
Brian Allen yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Angelique Frazier abstain · Erin Glaser abstain
6.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2023
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
7.1 Payment of Bills for the Periods Ending June 30, 2023 and July 31, 2023
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Awards of Contracts
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Title I Schoolwide Plans
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Student Offenses and Discipline Procedures Policy
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.1 Agendas Policy
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.2 Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Students Policy
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.3 Health and Mental Health Services and Procedures Policy
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.4 Homeless Students Policy
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
13.1 Abington Senior High School Latin Instruction
7 yea · 1 abstain
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Melissa Mowry abstain
18.1 Adjourn
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Aug 8, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Board approves $1.29M in special education therapy contracts
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
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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5.1 Approval of Minutes
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
6.1 Personnel
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
7.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Student Offenses and Discipline Procedures Policy
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Unlawful Harassment Policy
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Applied Behavior Analysts (ABA), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Registered Behavior Technicians, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy Services for Abington School District's…
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.2 Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services for Abington School District's Special Education Program
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
BoardDocs motion
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Project ACCESS
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.1 Instructional Materials Adoption for the 2023-2024 School Year
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
13.1 District-Wide Assessments
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
14.1 Confidential Student Matters
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
19.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Jun 27, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Board adopts $189.97M 2023-24 budget with 35.21-mill property tax
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
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
25 yea · 2 nay
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Angelique Frazier nay · Daniel Kaye nay · Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 23, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
School board approves personnel, finances, contracts, and textbook adoptions
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, contracts, and the adoption of new instructional materials for the 2023-2024 school year. The board will also consider an agreement for IDEA pass-through funds and hear public comments.
- Approval of personnel changes (Addendum 6.1)
- Approval of financial report for period ending April 30, 2023
- Approval of payment of bills for period ending April 30, 2023
- Adoption of new textbooks and instructional programs for 2023-2024
- Authorization for IDEA pass-through funds agreement with Montgomery County IU #23
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.1 Personnel
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
7.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2023
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending April 30, 2023
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Awards of Contracts
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Instructional Materials Adoption for the 2023-2024 School Year
7 yea · 1 abstain
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Melissa Mowry abstain
12.1 Agreement for IDEA Pass Through Funds and Notice of Adoption of Policies and Procedures
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
17.1 Adjourn
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Apr 25, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Abington school board renews Chartwells food contract, reappoints assistant superintendent
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
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
18 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
7.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending March 31, 2023
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Awards of Contracts
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Contracted Food Services
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Services Contract/Cost Plan
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.1 Employment Contract of the Assistant Superintendent for the Abington School District
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
17.1 Adjourn
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Apr 11, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Abington school board to vote on dual credit expansion, contracts, and personnel changes
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
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.1 Approval of Minutes
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
7.1 Personnel
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Advertisement for Bids
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Awards of Contracts
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Dual Credit Partnership Expansion
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
BoardDocs motion
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.1 Confidential Student Matters
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
17.1 Adjourn
5 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Mar 28, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Abington School Board approves contracts, personnel, and meal prices
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
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5.1 Personnel
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
6.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2023
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
7.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending February 28, 2023
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Awards of Contracts
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 School Breakfast and Lunch Prices
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Psychological Testing Services for Abington School District
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.1 Confidential Student Matters
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
17.1 Adjourn
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Mar 14, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Board approves 3-year MOU with administrators union
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
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
12.1 Confidential Student Matters
8 yea · 1 nay
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Tamar Klaiman nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 14, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Board adopts $188.35M preliminary budget with 35.21 mills tax rate
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
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.1 Approval of Minutes
7 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Personnel
7 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
7 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Abbreviated School Days 2023-2024
7 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Approval of School Calendar 2023-2024
7 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.1 Public Board Meeting Dates 2023-2024
7 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
13.1 2023-2024 Preliminary General Fund Budget
7 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
14.1 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 2023-2024 Membership Services Budget
7 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
15.1 Confidential Student Matters
7 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
20.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Jan 24, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Board adopts $189.3M preliminary budget for 2023-2024
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
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.1 Personnel
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
7.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2022
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending December 31, 2022
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Advertisement for Bids
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Awards of Contracts
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.1 2023-2024 Operating Budget for Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
BoardDocs motion
18 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
14.1 Proposed Preliminary Budget
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
19.1 Adjourn
9 yea
Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
Tue Jan 10, 2023
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Abington School Board approves academic program changes for 2023-2024
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
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.1 Approval of Minutes
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
8.1 Personnel
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
9.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending November 30, 2022
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
10.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending November 30, 2022
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
11.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
12.1 Advertisement for Bids
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
13.1 Awards of Contracts
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
15. Instructional Materials Adoption for the 2023-2024 School Year
6 yea · 2 abstain
Brian Allen yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Erin Glaser yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Melissa Mowry abstain · Yaasiyn Muhammad abstain
15.1 Instructional Materials Adoption for the 2023-2024 School Year
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea
20.1 Adjourn
8 yea
Brian Allen yea · Daniel Kaye yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Erin Glaser yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Tamar Klaiman yea · Shameeka Browne yea