Upper Dublin In Review
Legislative Briefs - October 2021
Upper Dublin Board of School Directors
Dr. Darlene Davis, President, Mr. Jeffrey Wallack, Vice President,
Ms. Amy Francek, Mr. Michael Henderson, Ms. Jennifer Iannitti, Dr. Art Levinowitz,
Mr. Stan Ropski, Ms. Titia Scherpbier, Mr. Mark Sirota
President's Welcome - Dr. Davis welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Student Government Report - Ms. Joyce Jung provided her report. Click here to read Ms. Jung's full report.
Superintendent's Report - Dr. Yanni provided his Superintendent's Report. Click here to read Dr. Yanni's full report.
Community Input - The following topics were addressed during the first community input:
- There were no comments during this period of community input.
Minutes - The following minutes were included in the agenda:
- The Board approved the minutes from the September 20, 2021 Legislative meeting.
- The September committee meeting minutes were affirmed.
Education Committee/Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Recommendations -
The Board reviewed and approved the following:
- Enrollment Report
- The Board approved the annual Representational Consent for state and District assessments, a dual enrollment agreement with Gwynedd Mercy University, professional learning and professional learning conferences, and one student activity.
- Additionally, the Board approved two confidential educational agreements, one agreement for homebound instruction, a confidential transportation waiver agreement, a service agreement with Foundations Behavioral Health/Lifeworks, American Rescue Plan Homeless II Fund application, and professional development and consultation proposal for a special education student.
Finance Committee Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Routine matters - The Board approved the Treasurer's Report, the list of bill payments, budgetary transfers, a transfer of funds, and the obsolete list.
- Other matters - The Board ratified two agreements for emergency roof repair work for Fort Washington Elementary School and the high school natatorium, and approved an agreement with ICS Consulting, Inc. for recovery and recovery management work, a bid award for SRMS furniture, the purchase of five 77 passenger buses, and a District fund depository.
- Additionally, the Board accepted a donation from GIANT Supermarket.
Personnel Report/Recommendations - The Board approved the following:
- Personnel Report inclusive of appointments, resignations, retirements, terminations, leaves of absence, changes of status, curriculum support leaders, and extracurriculars.
- The Board also approved appointment of outside counsel and investigator for a confidential personnel investigation and a contract addendum with Kelly Services substitute service.
Policy Committee Recommendations
The Board approved second readings of the following policies:
- BOG 006 Meetings
- 117 Homebound Instruction
- 137 Home Education Programs
- 138 English Language Development
- 200 Enrollment of Students
The Board affirmed first readings of the following policies:
- 201 Admission of Kindergarteners and Beginners
- 202 Eligibility of Nonresident Students
- 215 Promotion and Retention
Other Business and Reports
- The Board approved the Superintendent's goals for 2021-2022, Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee membership, and three new EAC members.
Liaison Committee Reports - The Board reviewed the following informational reports:
- Montgomery County Intermediate Unit - Darlene Davis
- Montgomery County Legislative Committee - Amy Francek
- EASTERN Center for Arts & Technology - Art Levinowitz
- Equity and Empowerment Steering Committee - Jennifer Iannitti
- Educational Advisory Committee - Titia Scherpbier
- Pennsylvania School Boards Association - Michael Henderson
- Township - Mark Sirota and Stan Ropski
- Upper Dublin Education Foundation - Jeffrey Wallack
Solicitor's Report - Mr. Diasio reported that the Board met in Executive Session on October 14, 2021 to discuss a personnel investigation. Additionally, the Board met prior to the October 25, 2021 Legislative meeting, from 6:00 PM until just before 7:00 PM, to discuss personnel matters included on the Legislative agenda and two confidential student matters.
Community Input - The following topics were addressed during the second community input:
- Bus Purchase
- Transportation Facility
- Community planning group regarding transportation facility
- Finance report and property assessment reduction
- Outside counsel and investigation
- Boys water polo team
- Virtual instruction for quarantined students
- In-person meetings with classroom teachers and counselors
Comments from the Board and/or Superintendent - The following topics were addressed:
- Dr. Davis commented on the confidential personnel investigation.
- Dr. Yanni commented regarding COVID-19 transmission rates relating to school visitors and meetings.
- Dr. Yanni further commented on public participation in Board of School Directors meetings.
- Mr. Hoffman responded to comments regarding instruction for students in quarantine.
- Mr. Sirota commented on the Health and Safety Plan, transmission rates, and continued vigilance with COVID-19 mitigation strategies.
Upcoming Meetings - The following meetings are scheduled for November 2021:
Education Committee - Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 6:00 PM
Policy Committee - Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 7:15 PM or immediately following the Education Committee
Finance Committee - Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 6:00 PM
Legislative Meeting - Monday, November 22, 2021, 7:00 PM
Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM.