Upper Merion Area High School District, PA
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- Budget & taxes
- Technology
- Contracts & procurement
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
Special Public Business Meeting - Board Candidates Interview and Appointment of a Board Candidate - FINAL
✓ Decided: Nicole Sallustio appointed to Upper Merion Area High School Board
The Board interviewed eight candidates to fill an At-Large vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Eric Wellington. After two rounds of voting, Nicole Sallustio was appointed to the board until the December 2027 reorganization meeting.
- Approved Legal, Administrative, Management, and Personnel items (8-0)
- Appointed Nicole Sallustio to the At-Large board vacancy (6-2)
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Attachment 4.C. 08032026
Special Public Business Meeting - Board Candidates Interview and Appointment of a Board Candidate - FINAL - Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendance - Roll Call
Meeting called to order at 6:13 PM
Introductions were initiated.
The following Board Members and Officers were present.
Alice Budno Hope, Board President
Jenn Lyons, Board Vice President
Tiffany Cherry
Troy Chiddick
Andre Hepburn
Jason Jones
Gary Ledebur
Maggie Philips
Dr. Tamara Thomas Smith, Superintendent
Ms. Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources and Board Secretary
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
A. Salute to the Flag
3. LEGAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGEMENT, PERSONNEL (Ms. Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources)
A. Administrative Recommendations
B. Approval of Legal, Administrative, Management, Personnel Items
Ms. Caitlin Navarro presented items for approval.
Questions/Comments were invited.
There were no comments
No items were voted upon separately.
Roll call voting was initiated.
Motion to Approve Item 3.A.
Motion by Maggie Philips, second by Andre Hepburn.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Alice Budno Hope, Jenn Lyons, Tiffany Cherry, Troy Chiddick, Andre Hepburn, Jason Jones, Gary Ledebur, …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee Meeting - FINAL
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
Mon Jun 1, 2026
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
✓ Decided: Upper Merion Area High School District approves personnel and budget items
The Board approved various professional and support personnel recommendations, budget contracts for school productions and prom, and several student service providers. Additionally, the Board passed final readings for policies regarding student wellness, Title IX, and staff relationships.
- Approved professional, support, and administrative personnel recommendations (9-0)
- Approved budget items including Frozen Jr. production, Junior Prom contracts, and tax rebate program (9-0)
- Approved annual insurance renewals for property, automobile, and liability policies (8-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved postage meter lease (9-0)
- Approved student service contracts with GHR Healthcare, Abington Speech Pathology, Axis Therapy, Thomson Reuters Clear, Melmark, and Lakeside Youth Services (9-0)
- Approved MAP renewal and McGraw Hill Actively Learn renewal (9-0)
- Approved final readings of Policy 246 (Student Wellness), Policy 104.1 (Title IX), and Policy 824.1 (Staff Relationships) (9-0)
- Approved PIAA Track and Field Championship school-sponsored trip (8-0, 1 abstention)
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Attachment 4.B. 08032026
Regular Public Business Meeting - Monday, June 1, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendance - Roll Call
Meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
An executive session was held prior to the start of the meeting.
Introductions were initiated.
The following Board Members and Officers were present:
Mrs. Alice Budno Hope, Board President
Ms. Jenn Lyons, Board Vice President
Mrs. Tiffany Cherry
Mr. Troy Chiddick
Mr. Andre Hepburn
Mr. Jason Jones
Dr. Gary Ledebur
Mrs. Maggie Philips
Dr. Eric Wellington
Dr. Tamara Thomas Smith, Superintendent
Mr. Michael Keeley, Business Administrator
Ms. Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources
Mr. Robert Malkowski, Director of Operations
Dr. Gina Ross, Director of Student Services
Jeffrey Sultanik, Esquire, School Solicitor
Elle Meade, High School Senior Representative
Hudson Etezady, High School Junior Representative
Charlie Mutart, Incoming High School Junior Representative
Thanishka Asturi, Middle School Student Representative
Thanish Asturi, Middle School Student Representative
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
A. Salute to the Flag
3. DISTRICT RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS
A. Moment of Silence
Acknowledged, with sympathy, the passing of M …
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Mon May 4, 2026
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
✓ Decided: Upper Merion Area High School District approves various operational and budget items
The Board approved several administrative, financial, and operational contracts, including security services and athletic training. The board also authorized a high school HBCU tour and renewed the Newsela subscription. Final budget adoption is scheduled for June 1st.
- Approved April 6, April 20, and April 27 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved professional and support personnel recommendations (6-0)
- Approved security services contract with Advanced Protection Company for 2026-2027 (6-0)
- Approved ACCESS Program subcontract with MCIU for 2026-2027 (6-0)
- Approved lease agreement with Radnor Boys Crew Club for Boat House Property (6-0)
- Approved bids for general supplies, art supplies, and copy paper (6-0)
- Approved Class of 2028 Disney Trip with World Class Vacations (6-0)
- Approved High School HBCU Tour Experience for Sept 30-Oct 1, 2026 (6-0)
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Attachment 5.A. 06012026
Regular Public Business Meeting - Monday, May 4, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendance - Roll Call
Meeting was called to order at 7:25 pm. An executive session was held prior to the start of the meeting.
Introductions were initiated.
The following Board Members and Officers were present:
Jenn Lyons, Board Vice President
Tiffany Cherry
Andre Hepburn
Jason Jones
Gary Ledebur
Maggie Philips
Dr. Tamara Thomas Smith, Superintendent
Mr. Michael Keeley, Business Administrator
Ms. Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources
Mr. Robert Malkowski, Director of Operations
Dr. Gina Ross, Director of Student Services
Mr. Brian Merrill, Director of Technology
Jeffrey Sultanik, Esquire, School Solicitor
Elle Meade, High School Senior Representative
Hudson Etezady, High School Junior Representative
Molly Foster, Middle School Student Representative
The following Board Members were absent:
Mrs. Alice Budno Hope, Board President
Mr. Troy Chiddick
Dr. Eric Wellington
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
A. Salute to the Flag
3. DISTRICT RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS
A. Roberts Elementary School
Dr. Jason Bialka, principal of Roberts Elementary School, shared highlights of events at R …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
✓ Decided: Upper Merion Area High School District approves personnel and budget items
The Board approved several administrative, financial, and operational items, including a sports construction project and a special education plan. Dr. Eric Wellington announced he will exit the Board following the June commencement ceremony.
- Approved minutes from March 2, March 9, and March 16 meetings
- Approved personnel recommendations 7.A.2 through 7.C (8-0)
- Approved personnel recommendation 7.A.1 (7-1)
- Approved budget and finance items 8.A through 8.H (8-0)
- Approved Miller Sports Construction project (8-0)
- Approved Special Education Comprehensive Plan 2026-2029 and other student services items (8-0)
- Approved librarian summer hours and middle school projector screen replacement (8-0)
- Nominated Dr. Gary Ledebur to the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Board (8-0)
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Attachment 5.A. 05042026
Regular Public Business Meeting - Monday, April 6, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Attendance - Roll Call
Meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm.
An executive session was held following the meeting.
Introductions were initiated.
The following Board members and Officers were present.
Mrs. Alice Budno Hope, Board President
Ms. Jenn Lyons, Board Vice President
Mrs. Tiffany Cherry
Mr. Troy Chiddick
Mr. Andre Hepburn
Mr. Jason Jones
Dr. Gary Ledebur
Mrs. Margaret Philips
Dr. Eric Wellington
Dr. Tamara Thomas Smith, Superintendent
Mr. Michael Keeley, Business Administrator
Ms. Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources
Mr. Robert Malkowski, Director of Operations
Dr. Gina Ross, Director of Student Services
Jeffrey Sultanik, Esquire, School Solicitor
Elle Meade, High School Senior Representative
Hudson Etezady, High School Junior Representative
Shaurya Singh, Middle School Student Representative
Absent:
Mr. Jason Jones
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
A. Salute to the Flag
3. DISTRICT RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS
A. Upper Merion Area Middle School
Mr. Adam Slavin, principal of Upper Merion Area Middle School, shared highlights of events at UMAMS.
B. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Tamara Thomas Smith, Superintendent, shared a bri …
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee Meeting
Mon Feb 23, 2026