Upper Dublin In Review
Legislative Briefs - December 2023
Upper Dublin Board of School Directors
Mr. Jeffrey Wallack, President, Mr. Mark Sirota, Vice President
Ms. Jenna Evans, Ms. Jennifer Iannitti, Ms. Alima Redding, Ms. Titia Scherpbier, Dr. Mary Beth Thomas, Mr. Stu Warshawer
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. Mr. Wallack updated the community on the vacant Board seat and the process and timeline for filling the vacancy.
Student Recognition - National Merit Semi-Finalists and Commended Students. Click here to see the list of students who were recognized.
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 follow-up on questions posed at last months meetings including graffiti at the high school, curriculum, and professional development for the School Board. Dr. Smith also shared information about UDesign lab installation at the elementary schools, PMEA District 11 ensembles, musical performances by our schools, and the UDHS seniors Art of the Story project in partnership with the Fort Washington Estates retirement facility.
Public Participation - This opportunity for public participation is for action items and presentations included on the agenda only. Public participation included the following topics:
- Board candidate qualifications and appointment process and timeline
- Anti-bias training
Minutes - The October 18, 2023 special legislative meeting, November 15, 2023 special legislative, and November 20, 2023 regular legislative meeting minutes were approved by the Board.
Education Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Donation of furniture from Corbett, Inc. and KI furniture for the UDesign Labs;
- Service agreement with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) for implementation of IDEA funds;
- Professional development conferences; and
- Student activities.
Finance Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Routine matters - Treasurer's Report, the list of bill payments, obsolete list, and budgetary transfers;
- Student transportation vehicle purchase recommendation;
- Willscot lease agreement for transportation department office trailer;
- SRMS contract change order;
- US Foods contract extension;
- EASTERN Center for Arts and Technology 2024-2025 Operating Budget; and
- One (1) settlement stipulation.
Personnel Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Personnel Report inclusive of appointments, resignations, leaves of absence, changes of status, carpool/bus duty, and extracurriculars.
Policy Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following second reading:
- Public Relations Objectives (901).
Other Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Legislative meeting dates for calendar year 2024; and
- Authorization for electronic signatures for PDE eGrants.
Solicitor's Report - Mr. Ed Diasio reported that the Board met in executive session on December 18, 2023 prior to the legislative meeting to discuss the personnel agenda.
Public Participation - This opportunity for public participation is for any topic. The topics included:
- Board vacancy and filling the vacancy; and
- UDHS natatorium water temperature and scoreboard.
Comments from the Board and/or Superintendent - The Board and Superintendent commented on the following:
- UDHS natatorium;
- Anti-bias training; and
- Process for filling board vacancy.
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 7:53 PM.