Upper Merion Area High School District public meetings in 2022
34 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School District Board will hold a regular public business meeting on December 5, 2022, at Caley Elementary School. The board is set to approve personnel recommendations, financial reports, and the high school program of studies for 2023-2024. It will also receive reports from student board members and the superintendent.
- Approval of personnel actions including salary changes for Brianna Blair and Kimberly Ubele, and new hires such as Anita Watson as Employee Benefits Manager at $71,000/year.
- Ratification of General Fund bills totaling over $9 million for October 2022, including payroll and accounts payable.
- Approval of capital projects change orders for October 2022 in the amount of $690,491.39.
- Approval of the Upper Merion Area High School Program of Studies and Course Selection Guide for 2023-2024.
- Approval of a grant from PATTAN for Transition Discoveries, between $75,000 and $90,000 over three years.
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board will vote on routine personnel actions, including hires, leaves, and salary changes, plus ratification of October 2022 bills totaling over $13 million. They will also consider approving the 2023-24 high school course guide and a market salary study for non-union staff. The meeting includes recognition of a board member's service and a report on a transition program grant.
- Ratify October 2022 bills: payroll $2,517,919.07, accounts payable $3,199,782.20, $3,266,618.95, $37,874.42, capital reserve $39,761.28, capital projects $1,687,082.53, food service $108,527.68, extracurricular $69,309.05
- Approve capital projects change orders totaling $690,491.39 and prime contractor payments of $1,591,661.18
- Approve 2023-2024 Upper Merion Area High School Program of Studies and Course Selection Guide
- Approve agreement with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit for market salary study of non-union support staff
- Approve personnel actions: salary changes for Brianna Blair and Kimberly Ubele, hires, leaves, and terminations
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District Board will hold its regular public business meeting on December 5, 2022, at Caley Elementary School. The board will vote on personnel actions including salary changes, leaves, and new hires, as well as approve financial reports and authorize board signatures for bank accounts. It will also consider appointing Kevin Katarynick to the Scholarship Fund Board of Trustees and hear reports from student board members and committees.
- Salary increases: Brianna Blair ($58,009 to $60,944), Kimberly Ubele ($107,944 to $114,285)
- Approval of family/medical leaves for multiple employees
- Extra pay for winter track assistant coach Lynda Newhart ($6,724.28)
- Retirement of security guard Andrew Andreyko effective Jan 4, 2023
- Appointment of Kevin Katarynick to Scholarship Fund Board of Trustees
Reorganization Meeting - FINAL
This is the annual reorganization meeting of the Upper Merion Area High School District board. The board will elect a temporary president, president, and vice president, and make appointments to various committees. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.
- Election of temporary president, president, and vice president
- Appointments to Central Montco Technical High School, Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Board, and Legislative Committee
- Appointments to Scholarship Fund, Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation, Wall of Fame Committee, and Athletic Alumni Advisory Council
- Authorization for use of signature stamp until new stamp is received
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School District board will vote on personnel actions including new hires, resignations, and leaves, plus approve over $20 million in September bills and capital project payments. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.
- Approve professional hires including a school psychologist at $76,877/yr and an art teacher at $71,275/yr
- Approve support hires including a full-time security guard at $20/hr and a cafeteria manager at $23.69/hr
- Ratify General Fund bills totaling $11.5M for September 2022
- Approve capital project contractor payments of $2.79M and change orders of $167,701.54
- Approve extra-duty stipends for coaches and club sponsors, e.g., head coaches at $9,063.16
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board will vote on personnel actions including new hires, resignations, and family/medical leaves, plus ratify September 2022 bills totaling over $18 million. They will also consider the audited annual financial report for the year ended June 30, 2022.
- Ratify General Fund bills: $3,992,261.98 (payroll), $1,110,805.32, $6,382,668.25, $52,283.85 (accounts payable)
- Ratify Capital Projects 2021 bills: $5,848,850.73; approve contractor payments $2,792,494.70 and change orders $167,701.54
- Hire John Armstrong Jr. as School Psychologist at $76,877/year; Maria Hagan as long-term sub at $49,799/year
- Approve extra pay for winter sports coaches, e.g., girls basketball head coach $9,063.16, boys basketball head coach $9,063.16
- Approve family/medical leaves for multiple employees and change Monica Harmon's salary to $62,563
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board will vote on personnel recommendations including new hires, leaves, and coaching stipends, plus accept the audited financial report and approve an accelerated budget opt-out resolution. The board will also consider contracts for student services, including behavior support, tutoring, and educational services, and approve a middle school aquaponics system support contract.
- Approve professional hires including Art Teacher Michael J. Moore Jr. ($71,275/yr) and Special Education Teacher Christine Ryan ($83,502/yr)
- Approve support staff appointments and status changes, including a new full-time Security Guard and a Cafeteria Manager
- Accept the Audited Annual Financial Report for year ended June 30, 2022, prepared by Maillie LLP
- Approve Accelerated Budget Opt Out Resolution, keeping tax hikes at or below the 4.1% Act 1 Index
- Approve service agreements with Behavior Interventions, Inc., Villanova University, and The Devereux Foundation
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School Board is meeting to approve a series of personnel actions, including hires, resignations, leaves, and salary changes, as well as a memorandum of understanding with cafeteria workers. The board will also ratify a large batch of financial reports totaling over $22 million in payroll, accounts payable, and capital project expenses. The meeting includes recognition of two retirees and public comment.
- Ratify General Fund bills: $2,370,580.59 (payroll), $2,883,436.25, $9,784,546.23, $28,118.30 (accounts payable)
- Ratify Capital Reserve bills: $281,399.70; Capital Projects 2021 bills: $6,690,990.33
- Approve salary changes for Centeno, Cilli, Hartman, Yacovetti (e.g., Cilli from $107,944 to $114,285)
- Approve extra pay for sponsors/coaches: e.g., Jones Norman $1,361.00, Shulenberger $4,385.40, Covone $2,177.60
- Approve MOU with Teamsters Local Union #384 for cafeteria personnel
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board will vote on a series of personnel actions, including hires, resignations, leaves, and salary changes, as well as approve a large batch of financial reports and payments. The board will also recognize retirees and hear from student board members.
- Ratify General Fund bills totaling over $15 million for August 2022
- Approve Capital Projects payments and change orders exceeding $2.4 million
- Approve salary increases for four employees, including raises of up to $6,341
- Hire six full-time instructional aides and approve various other personnel changes
- Recognize two retirees: Michelle Moscicki (8 years) and Lorraine Hawk (16 years)
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding a regular business meeting with several action items, including personnel recommendations, a real estate tax assessment settlement, and contracts for DJ services. The board will also hear student reports and consider a resolution adopting Act 57 of 2022 regarding tax penalty waivers.
- Approve personnel actions including hires, resignations, leaves, and salary changes
- Authorize settlement of SNH Medical Office Properties Trust tax assessment appeal
- Approve $1,000 contract with TD Sound Productions for Homecoming Dance DJ
- Approve $1,000 contract with TD Sound Productions for Winter Semi Formal DJ
- Adopt resolution for Act 57 of 2022 amending Local Tax Collection Law
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board will hold a regular public business meeting on August 29, 2022, to vote on a range of administrative, personnel, budget, and student services items. Key actions include approving professional and support staff hires, resignations, and salary changes, as well as contracts for telecommunications, mental health services, and a student tuition agreement. The board will also consider transferring funds to the Capital Reserve Fund and assigning portions of the General Fund balance.
- Approve professional hires including Jay Mehta ($65,361/yr) and Jennifer Pettengill ($82,585/yr)
- Approve support staff hires and resignations, including substitute pay rate increase to $18.00/hour
- Award $15,131.78 contract to Comstar Technologies for telecommunications maintenance
- Approve $40,900 tuition contract with New Hope Academy for student #246540
- Approve 2021-22 Capital Reserve Fund transfer and General Fund balance assignments
Regular Public Business Meeting- FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding its regular public business meeting, where it will act on a range of personnel items including hires, resignations, retirements, and salary adjustments. The board will also receive a presentation of grant awards from the Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation and recognize a retiree. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy or zoning items.
- Approval of professional hires including Richard Blakely Jr. ($76,244/yr) and Treci Butler ($60,062/yr) as social studies teachers
- Approval of support staff hires and resignations, including creation of two additional security guards funded by grant
- Approval of salary level changes for five employees, e.g., Ashley Cook from $81,467 to $87,806
- Approval of extra pay for extracurricular positions, e.g., Emily Egan $2,177.60 for band guard instructor
- Approval of PA School Boards Association 2022 officers and at-large representatives
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District board will hold a regular public business meeting on August 29, 2022, at 7:30 PM. The agenda includes personnel actions such as hires, resignations, retirements, and salary adjustments, as well as the creation of two new security guard positions funded by a grant. The board will also hear presentations on grant awards and community information, and approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Approve professional hires including Richard Blakely Jr. ($76,244/yr) and Treci Butler ($60,062/yr) as social studies teachers
- Approve support hires including instructional aides at $18.00-$19.00/hr
- Create two additional Security Guards funded through grant for 2022/2023-2023/2024
- Increase substitute pay rates to $18.00/hr for most positions and $16.78/hr for food service
- Approve separation and release agreement for Employee #22126
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding a regular public business meeting with a lengthy personnel agenda, including hiring new teachers, approving retirements and resignations, and setting coaching stipends for the 2022-2023 school year. The board will also vote on approving minutes from prior meetings. The agenda is primarily administrative and personnel-related, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.
- Approval to create two new teaching positions at Caley Elementary School
- Retirements of two high school teachers effective January 20, 2023
- Hiring of new teachers with salaries ranging from $49,799 to $85,350 per year
- Approval of coaching stipends for fall sports, including football head coach at $10,817.32
- Approval of summer extra pay for L.I.F.T. program and IEP work
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District board will hold a regular public business meeting on August 1, 2022, at Caley Elementary School. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and a lengthy personnel section with recommendations for hires, retirements, resignations, leaves, and salary adjustments. The board will also consider extra pay for summer programs and coaching positions.
- Approve creation of two UMAEA positions: Elementary Teacher and Special Education Teacher at Caley Elementary School
- Approve salary amendment for S. Alden from $65,361 to $71,275 effective 8/22/2022
- Approve appointment of Ross Hamilton as Advisor of Diversity, Equity and Climate at $85,350/year
- Approve summer extra pay for L.I.F.T. program at $41.62/hour, funded by ARP ESSER
- Approve football coaching stipends totaling over $80,000
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding a regular public business meeting with a largely administrative agenda. The board will vote on a series of personnel actions, including new hires, retirements, resignations, and salary adjustments, as well as approve extra pay for coaching and other duties. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment protocols.
- Approval of new hires including Trisha Downie ($49,799/yr), Melissa Farrow ($65,361/yr), Ross Hamilton ($85,350/yr), and others
- Retirements of Troy Burkhart and Leslie Clifton effective January 20, 2023
- Approval of extra pay for high school sports coaches, including $10,817.32 for football head coach Davis Chubb
- Approval of summer program and IEP meeting pay at $41.62/hour, funded by ARP ESSER and IDEA
- Salary adjustments for Jill Murray (to $114,285/yr) and Daryl Schumacher (to $94,722/yr)
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding its regular public business meeting with a largely routine agenda. The board will vote on professional and support staff recommendations, including new teacher hires, salary approvals for the 2022-2023 school year, and summer program staffing. The agenda also includes recognitions for essay contest winners, art awards, retirees, and the graduating senior board representative.
- Approve UMAEA teacher salaries for 2022-2023 school year
- Hire 10 new teachers with salaries ranging from $48,990 to $75,319/year
- Approve non-union support staff and Teamsters 384 salaries for 2022-2023
- Approve summer extra pay for programs like Viking Summer Program and L.I.F.T. at $41.62/hour
- Recognize 15 retirees with 16-36 years of service
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Board of School Directors is reviewing professional and support staff recommendations for the 2022-2023 school year. The agenda includes approving new teacher appointments, salary adjustments, and recognizing retiring staff members.
- Approval of 2022/2023 salaries for UMAEA members
- Appointment of Sean Alden as elementary teacher at Roberts Elementary ($65,361/year)
- Appointment of Beatrix Arechabulating as elementary teacher at Bridgeport Elementary ($75,319/year)
- Approval of 2022-2023 Non-Union Support Compensation Plan
- Recognition of 16 retiring staff members for the 2021-2022 school year
2022-2023 Final Budget Adoption Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District board is meeting to adopt the final 2022-2023 general fund budget of $119,502,613, which includes a real estate tax millage increase from 20.76 to 21.46 mills (a 3.38% rise). The board will also approve the homestead and farmstead exclusion resolution. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 General Fund Budget with expenditures and revenues of $119,502,613
- Real estate tax millage set at 21.46 mills, a 3.38% increase over 2021-2022
- Approval of 2022 Homestead and Farmstead exclusion resolution
- Public comment protocols: 5-minute limit, no second turns until all have spoken
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Board of School Directors reviewed the proposed final General Fund Budget, which includes a 3.88% increase over the previous year. The meeting also addressed various personnel appointments, retirements, and contract approvals.
- Proposed 2022-2023 General Fund Budget of $119,502,613
- Approval of Ann Richardson as Long-Term Substitute Spanish Teacher at $71,891/year
- Award of $29,185.62 for General Supplies to nine vendors including Staples and WB Mason
- Award of $32,112.25 for Art Supplies to nine vendors including School Specialty Inc.
- Approval of $68,671.20 for 1,860 cases of white paper from Staples
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board will consider adopting a proposed final general fund budget of $119,502,613 for 2022-2023, which includes a 0.7 mill tax increase to 21.46 mills. The board will also act on personnel recommendations, including hires, retirements, and leaves, and approve various supply contracts and financial reports.
- Proposed final budget of $119,502,613 with 0.7 mill tax increase
- Hire of Ann Richardson as long-term substitute Spanish teacher at $71,891/year
- Retirement of Director of Operations Frederick Remelius effective September 30, 2022
- General supplies bid award totaling $29,185.62
- Copier paper purchase of $68,671.20 for 1,860 cases from Staples
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board will consider adopting a proposed final general fund budget of $119,502,613 for 2022-2023, a 3.88% increase over the current year, supported by a millage rate of 21.46 mills. The board will also act on personnel recommendations, including hires, retirements, and leaves, and award contracts for supplies, radio equipment, and other services.
- Proposed final budget of $119,502,613 with 0.7 mill tax increase
- Retirements include Director of Operations Frederick Remelius and 7 staff
- Award $16,938.09 contract to Radio Maintenance Inc. for radio repeaters
- Approve $29,185.62 in general supplies and $32,112.25 in art supplies bids
- Renew dental insurance with United Concordia at $41.52/month single
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board is considering a resolution calling for charter school funding reform. The meeting also includes decisions on personnel hires, summer program funding, and several student activity contracts.
- Resolution calling for Charter School Funding Reform
- Lease amendment with Toddler Town for $183,266.48 annually
- $4,600 transportation contract with David Thomas Transportation for physics trip
- $1,000 agreement for Pablo Cartaya virtual presentation to 8th grade students
- Appointment of Michael Keeley as Board Treasurer for the 2022-2023 fiscal year
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board will vote on a series of personnel actions, including hires, leaves, and summer program staffing, as well as approve financial reports and contracts. The board will also hear a presentation from Montgomery County Voter Services and receive student board member reports.
- Ratification of February 2022 bills totaling over $22 million across General Fund, Capital Reserve, Capital Projects, Food Service, and Extra-Curricular accounts
- Approval of $5,804,680.68 in Capital Projects contractor payments and $31,466.68 in change orders
- Hiring of Jessica Weichert as long-term substitute social studies teacher at $48,990/year
- Approval of summer programs (L.I.F.T. and Extended School Year) with staff paid at $41.62-$42.31/hour, funded by ARP ESSER and IDEA funds
- Contract with Penn Behavioral Health for employee assistance at $16.70 per employee
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, summer program staffing, and financial reports. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a presentation from Montgomery County Voter Services, and a large batch of February bills totaling over $22 million. The board will also consider contracts for employee assistance and temporary staffing.
- Ratification of February bills: $2,484,655.43 payroll, $2,074,242.66 and $7,027,321.92 accounts payable, $4,845,683.01 capital projects, $5,804,680.68 contractor payments
- Approve Michael Keeley as Board Treasurer for fiscal year 2022-2023
- Approve 5th grade trip to College Settlement Outdoor School at $50 per student
- Approve summer L.I.F.T. program and Extended School Year staffing, funded by ARP ESSER and IDEA funds
- Approve contract with Penn Behavioral Health for employee assistance at $16.70 per employee
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board will hold a regular public business meeting with votes on personnel actions, contracts for services, and new high school equipment. Key items include approving a $66,673.26 contract for security camera installation, purchasing lawn mowers for $23,303.24, and approving the 2022 Senior Prom venue and DJ. The board will also consider federal grant applications and a student/teacher calendar for 2022-2023.
- Award $66,673.26 contract to IntegraONE to install 204 Meraki security cameras in the new High School
- Approve PA COSTARS purchase of two lawn mowers and a snow blade from Turf Equipment & Supply Company for $23,303.24
- Approve 2022 Senior Prom at Rivercrest Golf Club and DJ contract with DJ Leons Entertainment for $1,500
- Approve one-year Aesop Services contract with Frontline Technologies Group, LLC at $14,390.86
- Approve agreement with The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth for alternative education at $195/day (regular ed) and $225/day (special ed)
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Board of School Directors is reviewing various personnel actions including hires, resignations, and salary changes. The meeting also covers significant financial ratifications, tax appeal appraisals, and facility improvements for the new high school.
- Approval of $66,673.26 contract to IntegraONE for security camera installation at the new High School
- Ratification of General Fund bills totaling over $15 million across multiple accounts
- Purchase of two lawn mowers and a snow blade kit for $23,303.24 from Turf Equipment & Supply Company
- Approval of up to three appraisal reports via Gleason Real Estate Inc. not to exceed $8,000 each for tax appeals
- Appointment of Christopher Dickerson as Elementary Principal at Gulph Elementary School at $132,000/year
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Board of School Directors met to approve various personnel actions, including salary changes and new hires. The meeting also included the ratification of significant General Fund bills and capital project payments.
- Ratification of General Fund accounts payable totaling over $6.8 million
- Approval of $23,303.24 for two lawn mowers and a snow blade kit from Turf Equipment & Supply Company
- Approval of three appraisal proposals with Gleason Real Estate Inc. not to exceed $8,000 each
- Appointment of Christopher Dickerson as Elementary Principal at Gulph Elementary School
- Approval of a $1,500 contract with DJ Leons Entertainment for the 2022 Senior Prom
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District Board is reviewing several personnel actions including retirements and resignations. The agenda also includes approving various service contracts and reviewing a list of 324 unpaid real estate tax parcels.
- Approval of $22,400 purchase agreement with Walsworth Yearbook for 2023
- $14,880 contract to Eleven Four Hundred, Inc. for kitchen equipment at Bridgeport Elementary
- Ratification of delinquent real estate taxes totaling $1,042,035.42
- Approval of $1,710 contract with Method Automation for Act 80 processing
- Acceptance of $800 Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign grant
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School Board is meeting to approve routine personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, appointments, and leaves, as well as coach stipends for the 2021/2022 school year. They will also ratify December 2021 financial reports and bills, and hear presentations on the MCIU Education Foundation and National Honor Society. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Retirements of 8 professional staff and 1 instructional aide, effective end of 2021/2022 school year
- Appointment of Brittany Stackhouse as long-term substitute math teacher at $48,990/year
- Approval of extra pay for coaching positions, e.g., boys lacrosse head coach $5,177.16, track head coaches $5,355.60 each
- Ratification of December 2021 bills: payroll $2,464,660.80, accounts payable $3,114,225.48, and capital projects $4,255,667.98
- Approval of capital projects prime contractor payments totaling $4,550,872.26
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School Board is holding its regular public business meeting, where it will vote on a series of personnel actions including retirements, resignations, appointments, and leaves, as well as approve financial reports and authorize advertising bids for the 2022-2023 sports season. The agenda also includes a presentation from the MCIU Education Foundation and reports from student board members.
- Retirements of 8 professional staff and 1 instructional aide, effective end of 2021/2022 school year
- Appointment of Brittany Stackhouse as long-term substitute math teacher at $48,990/year
- Approval of General Fund bills totaling over $12 million for December 2021
- Approval of Capital Projects payments and change orders totaling over $4.6 million
- Authorization to advertise bids for 2022-2023 high school and middle school sports
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL
The Upper Merion Area School District board is holding its regular business meeting to vote on personnel actions, including new hires, leaves of absence, and a retirement, as well as approving financial reports and bills for November 2021. The board will also consider contracts for the E-Rate program, a Model UN trip, and a grant donation.
- Approve professional recommendations: 7 long-term substitute hires (e.g., Jennifer Bacani at $64,300/yr, Tracy Brown at $48,990/yr) funded by ESSER, and 1 retirement (Gerald Laucella)
- Approve support recommendations: 3 appointments (e.g., Suzanne Morgan, part-time nurse at $28/hr) and 4 resignations
- Ratify November 2021 bills: General Fund payroll $2,702,833.56, accounts payable $2,380,518.26 and $3,720,690.50, Capital Projects $6,164,730.65, and others
- Approve ECTS as E-Rate consultant for 2022-23 at $3,000 fee
- Approve Maggiano's Little Italy contract for Model UN trip at $1,920.36
Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District board will vote on personnel hires, financial approvals, and a $272,979 contract for flood restoration of the district boathouse. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment, plus several action items on staffing and spending.
- Award $272,979.35 contract to S.J. Thomas Company, Inc. for boathouse flood restoration
- Approve 7 long-term substitute hires funded by ESSER, with salaries from $48,990 to $70,118/year
- Ratify November 2021 bills totaling over $15 million across General Fund, Capital Projects, and other accounts
- Approve $3,000 fee for E-Rate consultant Education Consortium (ECTS) for 2022-23
- Authorize sale of 2005 maintenance van M-107 via Municibid online auction
Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT
The Upper Merion Area School District board will vote on several personnel actions, including hiring long-term substitute teachers funded by ESSER, and approve a $1,987,828.75 lease for new faculty and high school student laptops. They will also consider a $3,000 E-rate consultant contract, a PBIS rewards software pilot, and selling a 16-year-old maintenance van. The meeting includes a presentation on the township's scholarship process and recognition of school directors.
- Approve Apple laptop lease for $1,987,828.75 over 3 years at 0% interest, plus $27,750 for setup and $361,327 minimum buyback of 1680 old laptops
- Hire 7 long-term substitute teachers and interventionists at salaries from $48,990 to $70,118, funded through ESSER
- Approve Education Consortium (ECTS) as E-rate consultant for $3,000
- Authorize sale of 2005 maintenance van M-107 via Municibid online auction
- Approve PBIS Rewards Service pilot for middle school