Upper Dublin In Review

Mr. Jeffrey Wallack, President, Mr. Mark Sirota, Vice President,

Dr. Darlene Davis, Ms. Jenna Evans, Ms. Jennifer Iannitti,

Mr. Andy Kessler, Dr. Art Levinowitz, Ms. Alima Redding, Ms. Titia Scherpbier

Call to Order - Mr. Jeffrey Wallack, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.

President's Welcome - Mr. Wallack welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Student Representative Report - Anthony Soriano, Student Representative, reported on various happenings at the high school. Click here to read Anthony's full report.

Superintendent's Report - Dr. Steve Yanni provided his Superintendent's Report. Click here to read the full report.

Presentations -

• Retirement Recognition 2023
• Winter/Spring Student Athlete Recognition

Public Participation - This opportunity for public participation is for action items and presentations included on this agenda only. There was no public participation during this opportunity.

Minutes - The following minutes were included in the agenda:

• The Board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2023 legislative meeting.

Education Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:

• One (1) service agreement with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) for implementation of IDEA funding
• One (1) educational agreement
• One (1) student transportation agreement
• French Exchange Program for the spring and fall of 2024
• Professional development conferences

Finance Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:

• Routine matters - Treasurer's Report, the list of bill payments, budgetary transfers, and disposal of excess, obsolete, and non-repairable equipment
• Resolution in support of School Meals for All (SB180 and HB180)
• Direct Energy Agreement - Green-e energy certified renewable energy certificates
• Insurance claim contract change orders relating to ongoing repairs at UDHS and FWES
• Transfer to Capital Reserve fund
• 2023-2024 Proposed Final Budget
• Property Tax Rebate Program for the 2023-2024 tax year
• Agreement with Right at School, LLC for before and aftercare programs at District schools
• Purchase of wrestling mat for the high school
• Legal services RFP recommendation for Wisler Pearlstine, LLP for legal services for all matters except special education
• Software agreement with Boilerplate, Inc.
• Parking agreement with Sunny Willow Swim Club
• Service agreement with Merakey Montgomery County to provide services for the Student Assistance Program
• Settlement stipulations for 520 N. Limekiln Pike, 1925 Norristown Road, 575 Pinetown Road, and 1678 Susquehanna Road

Personnel Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:

• Personnel Report inclusive of appointments, retirements and resignations, leaves of absence, change of status, extracurriculars, and Extended School Year (ESY) appointments and summer STEM appointments.
• Appointment of Ms. Ashley Kitten as Management Trustee to the Bucks and Montgomery County Schools Health Care Consortium
• Kelly Services pricing addendum

Policy Committee Recommendations -

The Board approved the following second readings:

• Child/Student Abuse (806)
• Food Services (808)

The Board affirmed the following first readings:

• Records Management (800)
• Acceptable Use of District Information and Telecommunications Resources (815)
• Fundraising (913.1)

Other Recommendations - The Board approved the following other recommendations:

• Reappointment of Ms. Jennifer Baldassano, Board Treasurer, for a one (1) year term beginning July 1, 2023
• Reappointment of Mr. Andrew Lechman, Board Secretary, for a four (4) year term beginning July 1, 2023
• Appointment of Mr. Jeffrey Wallack and Ms. Jenna Evans to participate in the 2023 Pennsylvania School Boards Association's (PSBA) Delegate Assembly in November 2023

Solicitor's Report - Mr. Ed Diasio reported that the Board met in executive session on May 22, 2023 prior to the legislative meeting beginning at 5:30 PM to discuss hiring, real estate, the personnel report included on the legislative agenda, and negotiations with the UDEA.

Public Participation - This opportunity for public participation is for any topic. The following topics were addressed during the second public participation period:

• Cardinal Room set up
• UDHS girls softball
• Policy 808 Food Services
• Proposed transportation facility location and budget
• Tornado impact to community and students
• District/Township liaison meetings
• Purchasing property for transportation facility
• Tax increases, budget, and millage rate comparative data
• Per pupil spending
• Transfer to Capital Reserve
• Budget
• Tornado damage expenses
• EV technology

Comments from the Board and/or Superintendent - The following topics were addressed:

• UDHS girls softball
• District/Township Liaison meetings
• Policy 808 Food Services
• Proposed transportation facility location
• Budget and budget process
• Transfer to Capital Reserve
• District/Township liaison

The following informational items were included on the agenda:

• Enrollment Report
• Liaison Committee Reports
• Monthly committee meeting approved minutes
• Schedule of upcoming meetings

Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM.