Upper Dublin In Review
Legislative Briefs - October 2023
Upper Dublin Board of School Directors
Mr. Jeffrey Wallack, President, Mr. Mark Sirota, Vice President,
Dr. Darlene Davis, Ms. Jenna Evans, Ms. Jennifer Iannitti, Dr. Art Levinowitz, Ms. Alima Redding, Ms. Titia Scherpbier, Board Vacancy
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 his full report.
Superintendent's Report - Dr. Marykay Feeley, Interim Superintendent, provided her Superintendent's Report reporting on National Principals Month, Tech Nights for parents/guardians, and this week's Title I/Title III Parent and Family Engagement Night on October 26 at the Upper Dublin Public Library. Additionally, she acknowledged senior Reese F., EASTERN's student of the month (Culinary Arts), senior Talia H. for placing 7th in the PIAA State Golf Championships, and the Girls Cross Country team who won the SOL Liberty Division Championship on Friday, October 20.
Public Participation - This opportunity for public participation is for action items and presentations included on the agenda only. There was no public participation during this opportunity.
Minutes - The September 27, 2023 legislative meeting minutes were approved by the Board.
Education Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Purchase of furniture and resources for Phase One of the elementary UDesign Labs;
- 2023-2024 School Year Calendar revision moving the Friday, January 26, 2024 UDHS half day to Friday, February 2, 2024; and
- Professional development conferences
Finance Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Routine matters - Treasurer's Report, the list of bill payments, and budgetary transfers;
- GOB Series of 2018 Parameters Resolution (roll call vote);
- SRMS contract change orders with Skepton Construction, Inc. and Boro Developers, Inc.; and
- Insurance claim change orders with Twining Construction Co., Brendan Stanton, Inc., and Pro Com Roofing.
Personnel Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Personnel Report inclusive of appointments, retirements and resignations, leaves of absence, changes of status, curriculum leader appointments, mentor appointments, carpool and bus duty appointments, and extracurriculars; and
- Memorandum of Understanding for Special Olympics.
Pupil Services Recommendations - The Board approved the following recommendations:
- One (1) Educational Agreement and one (1) educational placement.
Policy Committee Recommendations - The Board affirmed the following first readings:
- Non-Discrimination in Employment/Contract Practices (104)
- Personnel Files (324);
- Overtime (330);
- Uncompensated Leave (339); and
- Prohibited Harassment by and of Employees (348).
Solicitor's Report - Mr. Ed Diasio reported that the Board met in executive session on October 23, 2023 prior to the legislative meeting to discuss the personnel agenda and a labor grievance.
Public Participation - This opportunity for public participation is for any topic. There was no public participation during this opportunity.
Comments from the Board and/or Superintendent - There were no comments from the Board or Interim Superintendent.
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 7:17 PM.