Call to Order - Mr. Jeffrey Wallack, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
President's Welcome - Mr. Wallack welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced Isabelle Fishman as this year's Student Representative to the Board for Isabelle's first meeting of the school year.
Student Government Representative Report - Isabelle Fishman reported on various events at the high school. Click here to read the full report.
Superintendent's Report - Dr. Laurie Smith, Superintendent, shared her report that included information on the start of the 2024-2025 school year, Back to School nights, the 10th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, UDHS alumni James Tralie's NASA film presentation at the SRMS planetarium, and upcoming student and teacher recognitions at the October legislative meeting.
Public Participation - This opportunity for public participation is for action items and presentations included on the agenda only. There was no public participation.
Minutes - The August 26, 2024 legislative meeting minutes were approved by the Board.
Education Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Participation Agreement for PHEAA grant for student teachers;
- Agreement with I Choose to Win for programming at the high school and middle school;
- Professional development conferences; and
- Student activities.
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; and
- Financial support of the North Hills After School Program.
Personnel Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Personnel Report inclusive of appointments, resignations, leaves of absence, changes of status, Curriculum leader appointments, mentor appointments, car pool/bus duty appointments, and extracurriculars; and
- Compensation Plan for Cafeteria, Playground, and Pool Staff.
Pupil Services Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Three (3) educational agreements.
- 103 Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Students;
- 104 Non-Discrimination in Employment/Contract Practices; and
- 234 Pregnant/Parenting Students.
Other Recommendations: The Board approved the following:
- The Pennsylvania School Boards Association's (PSBA) slate of candidates for their annual election; and
- Agreement with Stock and Leader for legal services.
Solicitor's Report - Mr. Diasio reported that the Board met in executive session on September 23, 2024 to discuss the personnel report included on the agenda and the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent performance measures.
Public Participation - This opportunity for public participation is for any topic.
- Legislative agenda;
- Transportation facility;
- Upper Dublin Township Zoning Hearing Board attendance; and
- Conditions of SRMS field hockey playing field.
Comments from the Board and/or Superintendent - The Board and Superintendent commented on the following:
- Conditions of the SRMS field hockey playing field; and
- Upper Dublin Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting attendance.
The following informational items were included on the agenda:
- Enrollment Report;
- Liaison Committee Reports;
- Monthly committee meeting approved minutes; and
- Schedule of upcoming meetings.
Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM.