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.
Student Government Association Report - Anthony Soriano provided his report of happenings at Upper Dublin High School. CLICK HERE to read the full report.
Superintendent's Report - Dr. Laurie Smith, Superintendent, provided her Superintendent's Report which included the Lunar New Year Gala, UDCA Inspire Award recipient Ms. Phoebe Lim, UD Celebrate! Black History Month event, Unified Sports activities (track, bocce, basketball fundraiser, and the Citizens Bank Park polar plunge fundraiser), Quiz Bowl, FBLA PA State Competition, PJAAS Competition for Middle School Science, high school athletics acknowledgements and accomplishments, the new District Facebook page, and upcoming Anti-Bias professional development for Board members and administrators.
Public Participation - This opportunity for public participation is for action items and presentations included on the agenda only. Public participation included the following topics:
- UDHS test scores;
- Data presentation from a 2022-2023 school year education committee meeting;
- Student Representative;
- Post Prom event; and
- Anti-Bias training.
Minutes - The January 22, 2024 legislative meeting minutes were approved by the Board.
Education Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Professional development conferences; and
- Student activities.
Finance Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Routine matters - Treasurer's Report, the list of bill payments, and budgetary transfers;
- Chromebook and Windows PC Purchases including a warranty agreement;
- Donation from the Upper Dublin Soccer Club;
- Playground equipment purchase for JTES;
- Water heater purchase for UDHS;
- Agreement with Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams for the 2024-2025 school year for matters regarding Special Education;
- Consulting agreement with Carol H. Gilbert Consulting to assist with PA Department of Education Administrative Review;
- Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) member services budget for the 2024-2025 school year;
- Resolution for UDSD delegates to the Montgomery County Tax Collection Committee; and
- Three (3) settlement stipulations.
Personnel Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Personnel Report inclusive of appointments, resignations, retirements, leaves of absence, changes of status, mentor appointments, carpool/bus duty appointments, and extracurriculars;
- Truancy/Attendance Officer appointments; and
- Independent contract with Dr. Beverly Cragg for services related to Director of Student Services transition.
Policy Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following second readings:
- Membership, Orientation, and Conferences (Board Operating Guideline 004);
- Meetings (Board Operating Guideline 006);
- Public Attendance at School Events (904); and
- Booster Clubs and Parent/Guardian Organizations (915).
The Board affirmed the following first readings of policies:
- Facilities Planning (701);
- Gifts, Grants, and Bequests (702);
- Recognition of Contributions to the School Community (Naming Rights) (702.1);
- Maintenance (704); and
- Property Records (706).
Solicitor's Report - Mr. Diasio reported that the Board met in executive session on February 26, 2024 prior to the legislative meeting to discuss the personnel agenda and real estate acquisition.
Public Participation - This opportunity for public participation is for any topic. The topics included:
- Education in the United States;
- Math and Science proficiency;
- SAT scores;
- SRMS elevator;
- Proposed transportation facility location;
- Town Halls;
- Commercial real estate;
- Township public works building project;
- Twining Valley property and other properties within the Township; and
- Transportation facility presentation.
Comments from the Board and/or Superintendent - The Board and Superintendent commented on the following:
- Commercial real estate proposals; and
- Welcome to Ms. Jennifer Summers, Director of Student Services.
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 7:31 PM.