Abington School District public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School Board approved several routine administrative items and a resolution authorizing the submission of $2.56 million in Sterling Act Tax Credits to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A presentation on the 2025-2026 budget process was also given. The board approved a contract amendment for energy-saving work at multiple schools, including Rydal East Elementary School.
- Authorized submission of Sterling Act Tax Credits totaling $2,565,348.50 for calendar year 2023 based on wages of $513,069,700.08.
- Approved amendment to the GESA contract with CM3 for roof replacement, HVAC units, and controls at Rydal East Elementary, plus changes at Copper Beech, Willow Hill, and the Administration Building.
- Designated TD Bank, PLGIT, Pennsylvania Treasury INVEST, Truist, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, and WSFS as depositories for district funds (vote 8-1, with Cathy Spaulding voting nay).
- Approved minutes from November 12 and November 26, 2024 board meetings.
- Approved personnel changes reflected in Addenda 8.1, 8.1a, and confidential addendum 8.1b.
Board of School Directors Reorganization Meeting
The Abington School District Board of School Directors holds its reorganization meeting to elect officers for the upcoming term. The board unanimously elected Dr. Melissa Mowry as President and Yaasiyn Muhammad as Vice President, along with Brian Allen as President Pro Tempore. Public comment periods were held, and the meeting concluded with adjournment.
- Election of Dr. Melissa Mowry as Board President
- Election of Yaasiyn Muhammad as Vice President
- Election of Brian Allen as President Pro Tempore
- Two public comment periods (20-minute limit, 3 minutes per speaker)
- Meeting adjourned by unanimous vote
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Board of School Directors met to receive a presentation on secondary literacy initiatives and approve several administrative items. The board voted to approve personnel changes, financial reports, and the payment of bills for the period ending October 31, 2024.
- Presentation on Secondary Literacy Initiatives
- Approval of personnel changes in Addenda 5.1, 5.1a, and Confidential Addendum 5.1b
- Approval of Financial Report and Payment of Bills for the period ending October 31, 2024
- Approval of Awards of Contracts as reflected in Addendum No. 9.1
- Approval of an Educational Services Agreement under Confidential Student Matter
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School District Board of School Directors will hold a regular meeting to vote on routine items including minutes, personnel changes, permits, bids, and contract awards. The board will also receive reports on capital improvement projects and hear public comments.
- Approval of minutes from October 8 and October 22, 2024
- Approval of personnel changes as detailed in addenda
- Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds
- Approval of advertisement for bids and awards of contracts
- Report on capital improvement projects
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Abington School Board approved several routine actions including personnel changes, financial reports, payment of bills, permits, contract awards, and bid advertisements. A notable item was authorizing an amendment to the BusPatrol America, LLC agreement for installing GPS and two-way radio equipment on school buses. The meeting also included honors for a student and an art exhibit, and public comment periods.
- Approved personnel changes as reflected in addenda 5.1 and 5.1a and confidential addenda 5.1b and 5.1c
- Approved financial report for period ending September 30, 2024
- Approved payment of bills for period ending September 30, 2024
- Authorized administration to sign amendment for GPS and two-way radio equipment installation as part of BusPatrol America, LLC agreement
- Approved awards of contracts and advertisement for bids as per addenda 9.1 and 10.1
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Board of School Directors adopted the final general fund budget for the 2024-2025 school year. This action included setting a property tax rate of 37.07 mills and an earned income tax of 0.5%. The meeting also featured presentations on proposed academic program changes and health and safety plans.
- Adoption of $199,557,496 final general fund budget for 2024-2025
- Setting property tax rate at 37.07 mills and earned income tax at 0.5%
- Approval of personnel changes in Addenda 6.1, 6.1a, and 6.1b
- Presentation of proposed academic program changes for 2024-2025
- Approval of financial reports and bills for the period ending May 31, 2024
Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary
The Board of School Directors approved a contract with CM3 Building Solutions, Inc. for energy efficiency construction at several elementary schools and the bus garage. The board also reappointed Wisler Pearlstine as district solicitor for an annual base compensation of $46,000. Additionally, the board approved personnel changes and building use permits.
- Energy efficiency contract with CM3 Building Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $5,205,304
- Reappointment of Wisler Pearlstine as solicitor at $46,000 annual base compensation
- Appointment of Elizabeth Eisenhart and Rachel Hartman as PSBA voting delegates
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Employee Assignment Book