Upper Dublin In Review
Legislative Briefs - August 2022
Upper Dublin Board of School Directors
Dr. Darlene Davis, President, Mr. Jeffrey Wallack, Vice President,
Ms. Jenna Evans, Mr. Michael Henderson, Ms. Jennifer Iannitti, Mr. Andy Kessler,
Dr. Art Levinowitz, Ms. Titia Scherpbier, Mr. Mark Sirota
President's Welcome - Mr. Wallack welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Superintendent's Report - Dr. Yanni provided his Superintendent's Report. Click here to read Dr. Yanni's full report.
Public Participation - The following topics were addressed during the first period of public participation:
- SRMS budget and project completion
- School Board member replacement process
- Tax increase
- Capital Reserve Fund
Minutes - The following minutes were included in the agenda:
- The Board approved the minutes from the June 20, 2022 legislative meeting.
Education Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Three (3) Planetarium program purchases
- Conferences
- Student Activities
- SRMS German Exchange Program for the 2022-2023 school year
- One (1) exchange student for the 2022-2023 school year
- Five (5) confidential educational agreements
- Contract/Age of Beginner service agreement with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU)
- Renewal of the digital assessment library (DAL) agreement between the District and the MCIU
- One (1) Mediation Agreement
- One (1) Transportation Waiver
- School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
- Purchase of Shoutpoint software for the Infinite Campus Student Information System
Finance Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Routine matters - The Board approved the Treasurer's Report, the list of bill payments, and the obsoletes list
- One (1) Settlement Stipulation
- Agreement with Upper Dublin Township for fill removal from SRMS construction site
- AIA contracts related to ongoing storm damage recovery efforts
- Insurance policy renewals
- Food Service meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year
- Other matters - The Board approved an Independent Agreement with Assist Services, LLC for student transportation services, a contract amendment with Portnoff Law Associates for delinquent tax collection services, and purchases of ViewSonic interactive panels and a trolley cart as part of the technology refresh cycle.
Personnel Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Personnel Report inclusive of appointments, summer STEM and Extended School Year (ESY) appointments, retirements and resignations, leaves of absence, changes of status, mentor appointments, and extracurriculars
- Renaming of three (3) Assistant Principals to House Principals at the high school and one (1) Assistant Principal to House Principal at the middle school
- Renaming of the Supervisor of Operations position to Assistant Director of Facilities
- Reappointment of Dr. Steven M. Yanni effective July 1, 2023 through June 20, 2028 and new employment contract
Policy Committee Recommendations -
The Board affirmed the first reading of the following policies:
- Student Travel (121)
- Extracurricular Activities (122)
- Charter Schools (140)
- Participating in Curricular Programs and Activities by Economically Disadvantaged Students (144)
Other Business Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Resignation of Mr. Michael Henderson from the Board of School Directors effective August 31, 2022
- District Comprehensive Plan submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- District Strategic Action Planning Goals
- Appointment of District Safety Coordinators
- Electronic Signature Authorization for federal eGrants
Solicitor's Report - Mr. Diasio reported that the Board met in executive session on August 22, 2022 from 5:45 PM until just before 7:00 PM to discuss personnel matters, safety and security, and an ongoing personnel investigation.
Public Participation - The following topics were addressed during the second public participation period:
- Equity
- Curriculum
- Teacher union
- State funding
Comments from the Board and/or Superintendent - The following topics were addressed:
- Dr. Yanni commented regarding equity, minimizing tracking, access to AP courses, MindUp for Life curriculum, staff diversity, curriculum equity, Teaching and Learning website, and the Belonging Survey.
- Mr. Henderson read his letter of resignation from the Board of School Directors.
- Enrollment Report
- Liaison Committee Reports
- Monthly committee meeting minutes
- Schedule of upcoming meetings
Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.