Upper Merion Area High School District public meetings in 2021
36 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Reorganization Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area High School District board held its annual reorganization meeting, electing Dr. Eric Wellington as temporary president by a unanimous vote. The board also addressed procedural items such as officer elections, committee appointments, and authorization of a signature stamp. Most agenda items were procedural or discussion items, with no substantive policy or budget decisions.
- Elected Dr. Eric Wellington as Temporary President (motion carried unanimously)
- Nominations for President and Vice President
- Appointments to out-of-district committees (Central Montco Technical High School, Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, PSBA)
- Appointments to in-district committees (Scholarship Fund, Educational Foundation, Wall of Fame, Athletic Alumni Advisory Council)
- Authorization for use of signature stamp
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District board will hold a regular public business meeting to vote on personnel actions, financial reports, and contracts. Key items include approving professional and support staff hires, retirements, and leaves, as well as ratifying October 2021 bills and awarding contracts for asbestos removal bidding, soil testing, and a new panic button system.
- Ratify October 2021 bills: payroll $3,847,575.83, accounts payable $2,057,219.63, $1,470,694.85, $28,304.26, capital reserve $127,165.00, capital projects $5,972,114.61, food service $140,163.63, extra-curricular $107,193.98
- Award $85,500 contract to Spotts, Stevens and McCoy for soil sampling and Clean Fill Certification at the High School
- Award $32,264.33 PA COSTARS contract to Radio Maintenance, Inc. for a new CLASS panic button system districtwide
- Authorize advertising bids for asbestos and hazardous material removal from the old High School prior to demolition
- Approve donations: $200 from Schweitzer Engineering Labs and $320 from Wells Fargo for school programs
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding its regular public business meeting, where it will vote on a series of administrative, personnel, and financial items. Key actions include approving professional and support staff hires, retirements, and leaves, as well as ratifying October 2021 bills and accepting donations. The board will also consider a contract for a FEMA Elevation Certificate for the district boathouse and an amendment to the flexible spending plan.
- Approval of professional staff hires, including long-term substitutes at Bridgeport and Caley Elementary Schools
- Approval of support staff appointments, including instructional aides and custodians
- Ratification of October 2021 bills totaling over $13.6 million across all funds
- Acceptance of donations from Schweitzer Engineering Labs ($200) and Wells Fargo ($320)
- Contract with Joseph M Estock Consulting for FEMA Elevation Certificate ($1,200)
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area High School District board is meeting to ratify October 2021 financial reports, including $3.85M in payroll and $5.97M in capital project bills. The board will also approve personnel actions, such as teacher hires and retirements, and authorize the advertisement of bids for removing asbestos from the old high school before demolition. Additionally, the board will approve a $1,200 contract for a FEMA elevation certificate for the district boathouse to address flood insurance rate increases.
- Ratification of Capital Projects 2021 bill list for October 2021 in the amount of $5,972,114.61
- Approval of Capital Projects Prime Contractor Applications for payment in the amount of $3,922,191.58
- Authorization to advertise bids for removal of asbestos and other hazardous material from the old High School prior to demolition
- Approval of agreement with Joseph M Estock Consulting Engineers for a FEMA Elevation Certificate for the Boathouse at a fixed fee of $1,200.00
- Ratification of General Fund bills list for Net Payroll October 2021 in the amount of $3,848,092.16
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding its regular public business meeting, where it will vote on a range of administrative, personnel, and financial items. Key actions include approving long-term substitute teaching positions funded by federal COVID relief, hiring instructional aides, and ratifying over $18 million in September bills. The board will also consider an enrollment study contract, a license for the high school play, and a real estate tax assessment settlement.
- Approve nine long-term substitute teaching positions funded by ARP ESSER funds
- Ratify General Fund bills totaling $2,530,734.46 (payroll) and $7,356,935.01 (accounts payable) for September 2021
- Approve $8,190 agreement with Montgomery County Planning Commission for enrollment study
- Approve $2,150 license agreement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide for high school production of 'Big Fish'
- Authorize settlement of real estate tax assessment appeal for D & P Associates, parcel #58-00-06272-00-6
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board will vote on a range of administrative, financial, and operational items, including personnel hires, coaching stipends, a contract with US Medical Staffing, and approval of September bills. The board will also consider an enrollment study, a license for the high school play, a tax assessment settlement, and an accelerated budget opt-out resolution. The meeting includes public comment and student board member reports.
- Approve $6,135,971.42 in Capital Projects contractor payments
- Ratify September General Fund bills totaling $11.6M across payroll and payables
- Approve $8,190 enrollment study with Montgomery County Planning Commission
- Approve $2,150 license for high school production of 'Big Fish'
- Approve contract with US Medical Staffing for instructional aides and nurses
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Board is reviewing several high-value contracts, including nearly $2 million for new high school furniture. Other items include an agreement for a Montgomery County enrollment study and various personnel and curriculum updates.
- Furniture contracts for new High School: Corbett Inc. ($1,674,921.63) and EFS ($319,938.98)
- Agreement with Montgomery County Planning Commission for enrollment study ($8,190)
- Creation of seven full-time Instructional Aide positions
- License agreement for High School production of 'Big Fish' ($2,150)
- Middle School Health Curriculum Review contract ($8,500)
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School District board will vote on a series of personnel actions, including new hires, salary changes, and leaves of absence, as well as ratify over $31 million in bills and payments. The meeting also includes recognition of a board member's service and public comment.
- Ratification of General Fund bills totaling $20.3M and Capital Projects bills totaling $4.8M
- Approval of Capital Projects prime contractor payments of $5.6M
- Hiring of Amanda Garro as school counselor at $64,300/year
- Salary increases for James Crowley and Samantha Specht to $98,451 and $86,750
- Approval of substitute teacher services addendum for substitute nurses
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District board will vote on a series of personnel actions, including new hires, salary changes, and leaves, as well as ratify August 2021 bills and approve several budget and finance items. The meeting also includes public comment, student board member reports, and approval of minutes from the prior meeting.
- Approve professional hires: Amanda Garro (school counselor, $64,300/yr) and Morgan Leitold (speech pathologist, $64,300/yr)
- Ratify General Fund bills for August 2021 totaling over $20 million, including payroll and accounts payable
- Approve $3,000 appraisal for Arkema Corporate Offices tax assessment appeal
- Approve Skyward Time Card Import Interface software: $2,930 initial, $578 annual license
- Approve 2022-23 budget calendar and note Act 1 Index of 3.4%
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Board of School Directors met to review various professional and support staff recommendations, including new hires, resignations, and retirements. The agenda also included the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montgomery County Office of Public Health for ACE-IT Program testing.
- Approval of 2021/2022 annual salary for Superintendent Dr. John Toleno
- Appointment of Cassandra Burris as Long-Term Substitute 4th Grade Teacher at $64,300/year
- Appointment of Peter Makoid as Long-Term Substitute 6th Grade Teacher at $56,058/year
- Appointment of Jessica Nowak as Long-Term Substitute 3rd Grade Teacher at $48,990/year
- Approval of MOU with Montgomery County Office of Public Health for ACE-IT Program testing
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Board of School Directors is reviewing various professional recommendations, including new teacher appointments and staff resignations. The meeting also includes the presentation of 2021-2022 Grant Awards by the Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation.
- Presentation of 2021-2022 Grant Awards by UMAEF Board of Trustees
- Appointment of Cassandra Burris as Long-Term Substitute 4th Grade Teacher at $64,300/year
- Appointment of Peter Makoid as Long-Term Substitute 6th Grade Teacher at $56,058/year
- Approval of appointment for Marena Boules as Instructional Aide at $15.75/hour
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Montgomery County Office of Public Health for ACE-IT Program testing
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Board of School Directors is reviewing several financial and personnel actions. Key items include a proposed $13,000,000 transfer to the Capital Reserve Fund and the assignment of $9,800,000 within the General Fund for purposes such as retirement stabilization and technology purchases.
- Transfer of $13,000,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund
- Assignment of $9,800,000 in the General Fund for retirement, tax refunds, technology, food service, and transportation
- Lease agreement with MCIU for Pre K Counts at Belmont School
- Appointment of Cassandra Burris as Long-Term Substitute 4th Grade Teacher at $64,300/year
- Appointment of Peter Makoid as Long-Term Substitute 6th Grade Teacher at $56,058/year
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding a regular public business meeting on August 2, 2021. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and a large set of personnel actions covering professional and support staff hires, leaves of absence, salary adjustments, and extra-duty payments. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.
- Hire Alexander DelGiudice as English teacher at $48,990/year
- Hire Jennifer McDannell as Elementary STEM teacher at $64,300/year
- Approve salary amendments for J. McCarty ($84,905) and K. Alexander ($79,581)
- Approve extra-duty payments for high school sponsors and coaches
- Approve summer program staff for ESY and L.I.F.T. programs
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding its regular public business meeting on August 2, 2021. The agenda includes personnel actions such as new hires, salary amendments, and approvals for extra-duty positions, as well as routine items like minutes approval and a PECO rebate presentation. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Approve professional hires including Nicole Brown (Elementary Teacher, $64,300/yr), Alexander DelGiudice (English Teacher, $48,990/yr), and Jennifer McDannell (STEM Teacher, $64,300/yr)
- Amend salaries: J. McCarty from $78,668 to $84,905; L. Washington step change from Step 2 to Step 1
- Approve extra pay for high school club sponsors and coaches, e.g., Band Director Timothy Spangler ($9,203.84), Yearbook ($7,497.84 each)
- Approve summer program pay at $41.01/hour for Extended School Year and L.I.F.T. programs
- Amend examining school physician pay from $84.00 to $100.00/hour and add Keli Donnelly, D.O.
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School District board is holding its regular public business meeting, where it will vote on a series of personnel actions, including new hires, salary adjustments, and extra-duty pay for staff. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a PECO rebate award presentation. Most items are routine administrative approvals.
- Hire of 7 professional employees, including teachers at Gulph Elementary, Upper Merion Area High School, and Bridgeport Elementary, with salaries up to $64,300/year
- Salary amendments for several employees, including increases for J. McCarty to $84,905 and L. Washington step correction
- Approval of extra-duty pay for high school and middle school sponsors and coaches, with amounts up to $9,203.84 for band director
- Approval of summer program pay for Extended School Year and L.I.F.T. programs at $41.01/hour
- Amendment of examining school physicians' pay rate to $100/hour and addition of Keli Donnelly, D.O.
2021-2022 Final Budget Adoption Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District board is meeting to adopt the final 2021-2022 general fund budget, which includes expenditures of $115,041,969 and revenues of $112,568,218. They will also set the real estate tax millage at 20.76 mills, a 0.00% increase from the prior year, and approve the homestead and farmstead exclusion amounts. The meeting includes public comment periods and board comments.
- Adoption of 2021-2022 General Fund Budget with expenditures of $115,041,969 and revenues of $112,568,218
- Real estate tax millage set at 20.76 mills, no tax increase
- Approval of 2021 Homestead and Farmstead exclusion resolution
- Public comment limited to five minutes per speaker
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District Board will hold a regular public business meeting with mostly routine items: approving minutes, personnel hires and leaves, salary schedules, and summer program staffing. The board will also ratify April 2021 bills and payments, and consider a contract for employee assistance services.
- Approve salaries for UMAEA members, non-union support staff, Teamsters 384 custodial and cafeteria staff, and administrative staff for 2021-2022
- Hire Natasha Bradley as school counselor at Bridgeport Elementary ($64,300/yr) and Don R. Nguyen as music teacher at Upper Merion Area Middle School ($48,990/yr)
- Increase substitute cafeteria/playground aide pay from $10.38/hr to $15.00/hr and substitute secretary/clerical from $10.60/hr to $15.00/hr effective July 1, 2021
- Ratify April 2021 bills totaling over $12 million, including $4.73 million in capital projects and $3.67 million in prime contractor payments
- Approve one-year contract with Penn Behavioral Health for employee assistance at $15.60 per employee (~$10,530)
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School District board will vote on personnel actions including new hires, salary changes, and summer program staffing. The agenda also includes recognitions for essay contest winners and retirees, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Hire Kimberly Barbati-Hartman as Reading Specialist at $64,300/year
- Hire Natasha Bradley as School Counselor at $64,300/year
- Approve salary changes for four staff members, e.g., Colleen Bramucci from $90,581 to $92,198
- Approve stipends totaling $1,500 for Special Olympics coaching
- Recognize 16 retirees and board member Melissa Galvan
2021-2022 Final Budget Adoption Meeting*
The Upper Merion Area School District board is meeting to adopt the final 2021-2022 general fund budget, which includes $115,041,969 in expenditures and $112,568,218 in revenues, and to set the real estate tax millage at 20.76 mills, a 0.00% increase from the prior year. The board will also approve the Homestead and Farmstead exclusion resolution. The meeting includes public comment periods and procedural items.
- Adoption of 2021-2022 General Fund Budget with expenditures of $115,041,969 and revenues of $112,568,218
- Approval of real estate tax millage at 20.76 mills (0.00% increase)
- Approval of Act 511 taxes
- Approval of 2021 Homestead and Farmstead exclusion resolution
- Public comment limited to five minutes per speaker
2021-2022 Final Budget Adoption Meeting - FINAL
The Board of School Directors is meeting to adopt the 2021-2022 General Fund Budget. The proposal includes expenditures of $115,041,969 and revenues of $112,568,218. The board will also consider real estate tax millage and Homestead and Farmstead exclusion resolutions.
- Adoption of 2021-2022 General Fund Budget with $115,041,969 in expenditures
- Approval of 2021-2022 real estate tax millage at 20.76 mills (0.00% increase)
- Approval of 2021 Homestead and Farmstead exclusion resolution and amounts
- Approval of Act 511 taxes
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District board will hold a regular public business meeting with mostly routine items: approving minutes, recognizing retirees and essay winners, and acting on a large batch of personnel recommendations. These include hiring four new professional employees, approving salary schedules for union and non-union staff, and authorizing summer program staffing and stipends. No major policy changes or public hearings are listed.
- Hire Kimberly Barbati-Hartman as Reading Specialist ($64,300/yr), Natasha Bradley and Duperly Hadrick as School Counselors ($64,300/yr each), and Don Nguyen as Music Teacher ($48,990/yr), all effective Aug 23, 2021
- Approve 2021-2022 salaries for UMAEA members and 2020-2021 salaries for non-union support staff and Teamsters 384 custodial/cafeteria personnel
- Approve $41.01/hour pay for ESY, LIFT, and summer credit recovery teachers, plus extra-duty stipends for coaching and activities positions
- Recognize 16 retiring staff members and board director Melissa Galvan (2017-2021)
- Approve minutes from April 26 Finance Committee and May 17 Operations/Facilities Committee meetings
2021-2022 Final Budget Adoption Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School District Board is meeting to adopt the final 2021-2022 general fund budget, which includes $115,041,969 in expenditures and $112,568,218 in revenues. The board will also approve the real estate tax millage at 20.76 mills (a 0.00% increase) and the Act 511 taxes, plus the Homestead and Farmstead exclusion amounts. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Adoption of 2021-2022 General Fund Budget with expenditures of $115,041,969 and revenues of $112,568,218
- Approval of real estate tax millage at 20.76 mills (0.00% increase from 2020-2021)
- Approval of Act 511 taxes
- Approval of 2021 Homestead and Farmstead exclusion resolution and amounts
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding its regular public business meeting on May 3, 2021. The agenda includes personnel actions such as hiring teachers, approving a new collective bargaining agreement with cafeteria workers, and creating a new Elementary Assistant Principal position. The board will also ratify various financial reports and approve contracts for services.
- Approve new hires: Monica Harmon (Health/PE teacher, $48,990/yr), Angela McKeever (Family-Consumer Science teacher, $64,300/yr), Lauren Washington (School Nurse, $64,300/yr), Erika Jones (long-term sub math teacher, $48,266/yr prorated)
- Enter into Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local Union #384 for cafeteria personnel (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024)
- Create new Elementary Assistant Principal position funded by ESSER funds
- Approve Aesop Services contract with Frontline Technologies ($13,640.63 for one year)
- Ratify General Fund bills: net payroll $4,023,101.15; accounts payable $1,889,764.59, $7,569,792.47, $22,074.21; capital reserve $7,310.53; capital projects $3,480,531.27
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding its regular public business meeting on May 3, 2021. The agenda includes personnel actions such as hires, resignations, leaves, and salary changes, as well as approval of collective bargaining agreements with cafeteria workers and a new elementary assistant principal position. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.
- New Elementary Assistant Principal position to support all elementary schools
- Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local #384 for cafeteria personnel (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2024)
- Hire of 5 teachers and 1 school nurse with salaries ranging from $48,266 to $75,007/year
- Termination of Middle School Coach T. Malloy for non-compliance with federal employment documents
- Summer employment for counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers (per diem rates)
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board will vote on a series of personnel actions, including hiring new teachers and support staff, approving a new collective bargaining agreement with cafeteria workers, and creating a new Elementary Assistant Principal position. The board will also consider various leaves of absence, summer employment, and other administrative items.
- Approve new 3-year collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union #384 for cafeteria personnel
- Create new Elementary Assistant Principal position funded with ESSER funds
- Hire five new professional employees including teachers and a school nurse
- Approve summer employment for counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers
- Approve termination of a middle school coach for non-compliance with federal employment documents
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding a regular public business meeting with a largely procedural agenda. Key actions include approving minutes, personnel recommendations (resignations, hires, leaves), financial reports and bills, and several contracts including a dental insurance renewal, a Disney trip for students, and a boat club lease.
- Ratification of General Fund bills totaling over $9.5 million for February 2021
- Approval of dental insurance renewal with CM Regent/United Concordia at $24.29/month single and $83.01/month family
- Approval of contracts with World Class Vacations for class of 2022 and 2023 Disney trips at $1,429 per person
- Approval of lease agreement with Upper Merion Boat Club for $6,862 annually
- Approval of $15,000 appraisal for real estate tax assessment appeal
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area High School District Board is scheduled to approve financial reports, including $1.66 million in capital project payments and $2.4 million in payroll. The agenda includes contracts for student travel, insurance renewals, and personnel actions such as coaching hires and leave approvals.
- Approval of Capital Projects Prime Contractor Applications for Payment in the amount of $1,657,636.88
- Contract with World Class Vacations for Disney World trips for Classes of 2022 and 2023 at $1,429 per person
- Renewal of dental coverage with CM Regent/United Concordia at $24.29/month for single and $83.01/month for family
- Lease agreement with Upper Merion Boat Club for $6,862.00 annually for the 2021-2022 term
- Approval of Marsh McLennan Agency Market Link contract with a one-time implementation cost not to exceed $7,000
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School District board is holding a regular business meeting with a lengthy agenda of routine approvals. Actions include ratifying bills and payroll, approving personnel hires and resignations, and accepting contracts for dental insurance, a Disney trip, a boat club lease, and an appraisal. The meeting also includes public comment and student board member reports.
- Ratify General Fund payroll of $2,415,553.73 and accounts payable totaling $7,138,450.45
- Approve $1,657,636.88 in capital project payments and $134,679.25 in change orders
- Approve dental insurance renewal with CM Regent/United Concordia at $24.29/month single and $83.01/month family
- Approve Disney World trip contracts for classes of 2022 and 2023 at $1,429 per person
- Approve $15,000 appraisal for CP Philly West LLC tax assessment appeal
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District board will vote on a series of routine personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, appointments, and coaching stipends. They will also approve financial reports and bills, settle three real estate tax assessment appeals, and authorize several student services and curriculum items. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items recommended for approval.
- Approve $2,328,748.98 net payroll and multiple accounts payable bills totaling over $5.6 million
- Authorize settlements for tax assessment appeals by Porven Real Estate, Walgreen Eastern Co., and Brandywine Operating Partnership
- Approve up to $80,000 for Extended School Year program using IDEA funds
- Approve Villanova University volunteer tutoring program and a confidential student agreement
- Approve amended MCIU Title I services agreement not to exceed $4,862
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District board will vote on a series of personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, appointments, and coaching stipends, as well as financial reports and settlements of property tax assessment appeals. The board will also consider agreements for student services and curriculum support.
- Approve retirements of four professional staff and three support staff, and hire Taylor Randolph as elementary teacher at $58,214/year
- Approve spring sports coaching stipends totaling over $70,000, including $6,517.51 for track and lacrosse assistant coaches
- Ratify General Fund bills totaling over $7.8 million for January 2021
- Authorize settlements of real estate tax assessment appeals for Porven Real Estate, Walgreen Eastern Co., and Brandywine Operating Partnership
- Approve Villanova University volunteer tutoring program and Extended School Year program funded by IDEA
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area High School District Board of School Directors voted to approve January 2021 financial reports, including $3,352,025.16 for capital projects and $2,328,748.98 for net payroll. The board also authorized settlements for three real estate tax assessment appeals and approved various personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, and new appointments. Additionally, the board approved a volunteer tutoring program with Villanova University and an Extended School Year program funded by IDEA funds.
- Approval of Capital Projects Prime Contractor Applications for Payment in the amount of $3,352,025.16
- Ratification of General Fund bills list for Net Payroll in the amount of $2,328,748.98
- Authorization of settlement for Porven Real Estate Inc. assessment appeal (Parcel # 58-00-06367-00-1)
- Authorization of settlement for D & P Associates by Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc. assessment appeal (Parcel # 58-00-06277-00-1)
- Approval of Villanova University Rays of Sunshine volunteer program for student support and tutoring
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding its regular public business meeting on February 1, 2021. The board will vote on a series of personnel recommendations including retirements, resignations, appointments, and salary changes, as well as approve financial reports and set tax collector compensation for 2022-2025. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Board of Community Assistance's grant/scholarship process and public comment.
- Approve personnel items: retirements, resignations, appointments, salary changes, leaves, and extra-duty pay for coaches and sponsors
- Set elected tax collector compensation for 2022-2025: Upper Merion Township $46,485/year, Bridgeport Borough $12,700/year, West Conshohocken Borough $10,175/year
- Ratify General Fund bills: net payroll $2,348,392.91, accounts payable totaling $8,272,321.05, capital reserve $143,759.42, capital projects $2,243,439.86, food service $49,965.43, extra-curricular $7,962.68
- Approve Capital Projects Prime Contractor payments of $3,810,790.17
- Presentation on Upper Merion Township's Board of Community Assistance grant/scholarship process for high school seniors
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School District board is approving routine personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, appointments, and coaching stipends for the 2020-2021 school year. It is also ratifying financial reports totaling over $16.6 million in payments and setting tax collector compensation for 2022-2025. The meeting includes a presentation on a township grant/scholarship process for seniors.
- Approved retirements of Sheryl Atlee, David Burns, Lisa Burns, Barbara Micucci, and others
- Approved appointments of Tanya Hughes ($63,350/yr) and Cooper Smith ($48,266/yr) as long-term substitutes
- Approved coaching stipends for spring sports, e.g., Baseball Head Coach $8,217.73, Crew Head Coach $7,650.99
- Ratified General Fund bills totaling $10,620,713.96 and Capital Projects bills totaling $2,243,439.86
- Set tax collector compensation for 2022-2025: Upper Merion $46,485, Bridgeport $12,700, West Conshohocken $10,175
Special Public Business Meeting on Reopening of Schools - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area High School District Board held a special meeting to discuss reopening schools. The superintendent presented a plan for reopening, and the board voted on a motion to bring grades 7 through 12 back to in-person learning starting Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The motion passed 7-2, with board members Brett M Oslon and Maggie Philips voting no.
- Motion to approve grades 7-12 in-person learning on Feb. 16, 2021 (passed 7-2)
- Superintendent Dr. John A. Toleno presented reopening information
- Public comment limited to five minutes per speaker
- Meeting held via Zoom at 7:00 pm
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School District board is holding a regular public business meeting with several action items, including personnel appointments, approval of financial reports and bills, and real estate tax assessment appeal settlements. The board will also vote on a preliminary budget resolution and a consultant agreement for the E-rate program.
- Approve hires including long-term substitute teachers at $48,266/year and a guidance counselor at $73,898/year
- Ratify General Fund bills totaling over $7.3 million for November 2020
- Authorize settlements for Baruch Triad LLC and Brandywine Operating Partnership LP tax assessment appeals
- Approve appraisals for tax appeal cases at costs of $12,000 to $18,000
- Approve MCIU Title I services agreement for 2020-2023 at $4,862 for 2020-2021
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District Board will hold a regular business meeting with several action items, including approving professional and support staff recommendations, financial reports and bills, and various contracts. The board will also discuss the 2021-2022 student/teacher calendar and receive a brief report on high school construction.
- Approve professional hires: Julia Cattani (English teacher, $48,266/yr), Samantha Grace (Special Ed teacher, $48,266/yr), Whitney Howard (Guidance Counselor, $73,898/yr), Courtney Rehm (4th grade teacher, $48,266/yr)
- Approve support hires: Laurie Johnson (Food Service, $15.97/hr), Franklin Onwubuariri (Food Service, $15.97/hr), Nicole Pike (Instructional Aide, $18.20/hr)
- Ratify bills totaling over $13 million, including payroll ($2,558,496.58) and accounts payable ($3,400,713.01)
- Approve E-Rate consultant ECTS for $3,000 and MCIU Title I services for $4,862
- Authorize settlements for tax assessment appeals by Baruch Triad LLC and Brandywine Operating Partnership LP