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<strong>SCHOOL</strong> <strong>DISTRICT</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>UPPER</strong> <strong>DUBLIN</strong><br />

<strong>Legislative</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> Minutes, November 14, 2011<br />

The Board of School Directors of the School District of Upper Dublin held their <strong>Legislative</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> on<br />

Monday, November 14, 2011 in the cafeteria at Sandy Run Middle School. Notice of this meeting was<br />

published in a newspaper of general circulation at least 3 days prior to the meeting.<br />

President Michael Paston called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting.<br />

PLEDGE <strong>OF</strong> ALLEGIANCE: Katie Wilkins, SRMS Student<br />

ROLL CALL <strong>OF</strong> BOARD MEMBERS:<br />

Margaret Barrett Art Levinowitz David Robinson<br />

Joe Chmielewski Debbie Mendelson Bert Saddler (absent)<br />

Vanessa Good (absent) Michael Resnick Michael Paston<br />

OTHERS PRESENT:<br />

M. Pladus, B. Bray, T. Sigafoos, N. Evans, S. Hultquist, R. Prezuhy, B. Stone, M. Place, D. Falconi, K.<br />

Roos, D. Kearns, K. Small, B. Lieberman, P. Ryan, D. Weiss, E. Mucciola, E. Behr, J. Trantas, K.<br />

Bagentose, R. Lindh, L. Florin, V. Klaas, E. Klaas, E. Swartz, C. Hackenbracht, R. Petruschke, R.<br />

Marmorstein, A. Brister, J. Lucci, S. Jacobson, and K. Braun<br />

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Dr. Pladus, Superintendent of Schools, reported on the following: 1)<br />

he announced that the Select Committee on Economic Development met this past week with the<br />

Township to discuss the Fort Washington Office Park, 2) He said that this week marks the start of<br />

American Education Week and encouraged parents to participate in activities happening in the schools, 3)<br />

he announced that one of our alumni was a finalist for a costume contest for Dancing with the Stars and<br />

4) he congratulated Joan Ludwig on her recent election as a Board Member.<br />

PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME: Denise Falconi, Principal of Sandy Run Middle School, welcomed<br />

everyone to the meeting. She introduced two students who recognized Michael Paston for his outstanding<br />

leadership to the School District and presented him with a gift of thanks. She then introduced Mrs. Kim<br />

Small, who gave a presentation to the Board on the Intel Grant that Sandy Run received. After her<br />

presentation, other teachers came up to present information about SRMS technology and what the<br />

students are learning (i.e. computer programming, classroom learning with technology, etc.).<br />

After Dr. Falconi’s presentation, Mrs. Barrett introduced Jamie Fiermonte, TFES Reading Teacher, who<br />

gave a presentation to the Board about the Young Writers/Young Readers Program that the District<br />

sponsors each year. Ms. Fiermonte introduced Sarah Bachman, 4 th grade student, to read what she wrote<br />

as part of the program.<br />

ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS: None.<br />

MINUTES: Mrs. Mendelson made a motion to approve the minutes for the October 3 rd Work Session<br />

<strong>Meeting</strong> and the October 10 th <strong>Legislative</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong>. Dr. Resnick seconded the motion. Motion passed by<br />

unanimous affirmative voice vote (Mrs. Good and Dr. Saddler absent).<br />

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: Sam Jacobson, Student Representative, reported that<br />

Friday (11/11) marked the end of the first quarter. He said on Thursday (11/17) enhancement periods will<br />

be offered at the high school and the list is very diverse. He said some of the options include calculus<br />

help, habitat for humanity presentations, and meditation and tree identification. He said this past<br />

Wednesday members of the German Exchange program said goodbye to the Josef Effner Exchange<br />

students who visited Upper Dublin for a short period of time. He said Thursday night (11/17) at 7:00pm<br />

marks the annual Powder Puff football game. He explained that the teams consist of girls from every<br />

grade squaring off against each other with the winner facing the faculty. He said the fall<br />

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sports ended with our football team’s tough loss to #1 ranked Central Bucks. He said none-the-less the<br />

students eagerly await the winter sports season. He said this Thursday (11/18) and Friday (11/19) marks<br />

the debut of the fall play, Rabbit Hole. He said next week is Thanksgiving and the high school has a ½<br />

day on Wednesday. He wished everyone a happy and healthy holiday.<br />

PRESENTATIONS:<br />

1. Greenfield Foundation – Ronald Feldman and Jill Greenfield Feldman presented the Board with a<br />

$100,000 check for this year’s Greenfield Youth Film Festival, which the Board will be moving to<br />

approve this evening.<br />

2. 2011-12 Years of Service Recognition – Dr. Pladus, Superintendent of Schools, recognized the<br />

following staff members for their years of service:<br />

15 Years of Service<br />

Deborah Bonk, Maria Burke, JoAnn Cawley, Frances Duntzee, Ginny Herrmann, Sean Kennedy,<br />

Vicki Klaas, Shawn McAleer, Kathleen Smyth, Patricia Tozzi, and Charlyn Weitkunat.<br />

20 Years of Service<br />

Rosemary Buetikofer, Jamie Fiermonte, Linda Forbes, Steven Goldberg, Carol Hackenbracht, Jennifer<br />

Hopkins, Jennell Irvin, Sue Long, Bryna McCall, Elizabeth Meyer, Randi Mount, Connie Nitschke,<br />

Robert Sands, Ruth Swartz, Patricia Todd, and Lisa Ropski.<br />

25 Years of Service<br />

Genevieve Cram, John Downey, Laura McGettigan, Mary Anna Swart, and Douglas Wisher.<br />

30 Years – Kim Berezovske<br />

35 Years – Fred Flothmeier and Dolores Kearns<br />

After the Years of Service presentation, the Board took a break at 8:20pm. They reconvened at 8:30pm.<br />

3. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Update – Sheriff Behr, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office,<br />

gave an update to the Board about who she is and that her department is a support system for the<br />

Police Departments in the area. She spoke about a few programs that they hold each year and<br />

encouraged the District to take part in some of them.<br />

4. District Development Initiatives – Mrs. Pam Ryan, Director of Development, gave a presentation to<br />

the Board on Development Initiatives for the School District. She reviewed the following information:<br />

Development, Total Funds Raised, Funds Raised by Year, Funds Breakdown by Type, Grants,<br />

Foundation Campaigns, Donated Goods & Services, Partnerships, Naming Rights, Signage, and New<br />

Ideas and Giving Opportunities. Please see attached document.<br />

5. 2012-13 Budget Timeline - Ms. Brenda Jones Bray, Business Administrator, gave a presentation to<br />

the Board on the 2012-13 Budget Timeline. She reviewed the following information 2012-13 Budget<br />

Timeline and the Act 1 timeline. Please see the attached handout.<br />

COMMUNITY INPUT<br />

L. Pall, Willow Grove, commented on the topic of nutrition and said since the new menu has changed her<br />

third grader has not been eating at the cafeteria.<br />

M. Bidner, Willow Grove, commented on the topic of nutrition and how the lunches are not good.<br />

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K. McCarland, UDHS Student, commented on the topic of nutrition and how the new policy is affecting<br />

the high school’s fundraising capabilities.<br />

Anita Brister, Fort Washington, asked a question about the budget concerning Act 1 exceptions.<br />

After public comment, the Board held a lengthy discussion about nutrition in the schools and the affect it<br />

is having on fundraising activities. After the discussion, the Board told the high school students to<br />

continue with their fundraising efforts and they directed Administration to revise the Administrative<br />

Regulation to allow students to continue fundraising.<br />

CURRICULUM REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS<br />

MOTION:<br />

On a motion by Mrs. Mendelson seconded by Mrs. Barrett, motions #1, #2, and #3 were<br />

approved as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler and<br />

Mrs. Good absent).<br />

1. Approve Student Activities<br />

The Board approved the following student activities:<br />

Approve Science Competitions<br />

The Board approved continued support of science competitions for the 2011-2012 school year at<br />

the High School to include:<br />

Regional Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science<br />

State Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science<br />

Montgomery County Science Research<br />

Estimated cost for UDHS: $7,255<br />

Approve the 2012 Summer Young Writers/Young Readers Program<br />

The Board approved the contract for the Summer Young Writers/Young Readers program held at<br />

Maple Glen Elementary School during the Summer of 2012. This program is a joint effort between<br />

the School District of Upper Dublin and the Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project at West<br />

Chester University. It offers a two-week Young Writers/Young Readers Program from July 16 –<br />

27, 2012, running from 9:00 a.m. – noon at Maple Glen Elementary School. The program can<br />

accommodate up to 75 youngsters, approximately half of whom are Upper Dublin students. Jamie<br />

Fiermonte, district teacher and PAWLP teacher-consultant, will be employed by PAWLP as the site<br />

coordinator to oversee the endeavor. In the past, this has been a highly successful and wellattended<br />

program.<br />

Speech and Debate Team – Princeton, N.J.<br />

The Board granted permission for the Upper Dublin High School’s Speech and Debate Team to<br />

travel to “The Princeton Classic” Speech and Debate Tournament from December 2 - 4, 2011.<br />

Sandy Run Middle School Trip to Italy in Spring 2012<br />

The Board approved the Sandy Run Middle School trip to Italy for the spring of 2012.<br />

Students from the 7 th and 8 th grades (number still to be determined) and up to six teacher<br />

chaperones plan to travel to Italy from March 26, 2012 to April 5, 2012. The trip is sponsored by<br />

EF (Educational Tours.) The estimated cost of $3,485 per student will be paid for by the student<br />

and covers transportation, hotels, meals and group activities. Some of the activities will include<br />

learning about the art, architecture and history of ancient Rome and the Renaissance.<br />

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Upper Dublin High School Robotics Club – Potsdam, NY<br />

The Board granted the Upper Dublin High School’s Robotics Club permission to travel to Clarkson<br />

University, Potsdam, NY December 1 – 3, 2011 to attend the Northern NY FIRST Tech Challenge.<br />

2. Approve Exchange Student for Second Half of 2011-2012 School Year<br />

The Board approved one student from EMF (Educational Merit Foundation, Garland, TX)<br />

EMF would like to place one student from Germany in the Upper Dublin High School for one<br />

semester. The student will be housed with a district family.<br />

3. Approve Conferences<br />

The Board approved the conferences listed on the attached page.<br />

FACILITIES REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS<br />

MOTION:<br />

On a motion by Mr. Chmielewski seconded by Dr. Levinowitz, motion #1 was approved<br />

as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler and Mrs. Good<br />

absent).<br />

1. Approve Disposal of Excess, Obsolete and Non-Repairable Equipment<br />

The Board approved the list of excess, obsolete and non-repairable equipment for disposal.<br />

A list of the materials can be found on the School District of Upper Dublin website under District<br />

Administration/ Facilities Department. The property shall be available for inspection by the public<br />

during the period of November 15, 2011 to December 15, 2011. Interested persons shall call Marcia<br />

Younker at 215-643-8815.<br />

FINANCE REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS<br />

MOTION:<br />

On a motion by Dr. Resnick seconded by Dr. Levinowitz, motions #1 and #2 were<br />

approved as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler and<br />

Mrs. Good absent).<br />

1. Treasurer’s Report<br />

The Board accepted the October 2011 Treasurer’s Reports and Upper Dublin High School Fund<br />

Trial Balances for October 2011, and file both for audit.<br />

2. Recommend Approval of Vouchers<br />

The Board approved the vouchers as listed below:<br />

Account & Bank<br />

Payments Made Check Numbers Amount<br />

Through<br />

Food Service, Citizens October 2011 1429-1470 $ 91,422.78<br />

General Fund, Citizens November 9, 2011 6951-7357 $ 1,182,674.55<br />

General Fund, Citizens November 9, 2011 ACH Transfers $10,720,684.13<br />

2006 Bond, PLGIT/ARM November 2011 None $ -0-<br />

2010 Bond, PLGIT/ARM November 2011 305-313 $ 1,018,162.49<br />

MOTION:<br />

On a motion by Dr. Resnick seconded by Dr. Levinowitz, motions #3, #4, and #5 were<br />

approved as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler and<br />

Mrs. Good absent).<br />

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3. Recommend Board Accept Approval of PlanCon Part I, Interim Reporting<br />

The Board accepted to record and maintain documentation of the communication<br />

received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education dated September 27,<br />

2011, approving PlanCon Part I, Interim Reporting, Change Order No. GC-17 for the high school<br />

project. The Board action on September 12, 2011 included a change order for $26,729 for which<br />

PDE has granted permission to implement. (See attached document.)<br />

4. Recommend Renewal of Flood Insurance for Sandy Run Middle School and Annex<br />

The Board approved the renewal of flood insurance coverage for both Sandy Run Middle School<br />

and Annex with the Fidelity National Insurance Company in the amount of $11,442 each for a<br />

combined total of $22,884.<br />

5. Recommend Approval for 2011-2012 Cooperative Purchasing<br />

The Board approved the 2011-2012 Cooperative Purchasing through the following sources:<br />

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23, Co-Stars, PEPPM, US Communities, Chester County<br />

Intermediate Unit #24 (Food Service), Delaware Valley Association of Business Officials- Food<br />

Service Division, Eastern School Purchasing Network (Food Service), and Tri-County Purchasing<br />

Group (Food Service).<br />

MOTION:<br />

On a motion by Dr. Resnick seconded by Dr. Levinowitz, motion #6 was approved as<br />

read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler and Mrs. Good<br />

absent).<br />

6. Recommend Approval of Resolutions of Montgomery County Tax Collection Commission<br />

(MCTCC) Appointment of Berkheimer for Collection of Earned Income Taxes (EIT)<br />

The Board approved the Montgomery County Tax Collection Commission (MCTCC) appointment<br />

of Berkheimer Tax Administrator for collection of Earned Income Taxes. As required by Act 32,<br />

the Montgomery County Tax Collection Committee (MCTCC) appointed a earned income tax<br />

(EIT) collector, Berkheimer Associates, to collect earned income tax for all Montgomery County<br />

jurisdictions effective January 1, 2012. In conjunction with that appointment, all municipalities and<br />

school districts imposing EIT need to adopt the two attached resolutions. The first appoints the<br />

Business Administrator as the liaison between the School District of Upper Dublin and Berkheimer;<br />

the second resolution is regarding the fees associated with the collection of delinquent earned<br />

income tax.<br />

Mr. Paston asked the Board to discuss the tax penalty situation that was brought up at the Work Session<br />

meeting by Doris Schmauk. He said he felt it was unreasonable for her to be penalized 10% for an error<br />

that occurred the day after her taxes were due. After some discussion about her situation, Mr. Paston<br />

recommended to the Board that the issue should be discussed at a later point in the event something like<br />

this occurs in the future and to look at the penalty assessed if taxes are considered late.<br />

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS<br />

MOTION:<br />

Mrs. Mendelson made a motion to approve motion #1 as stated below. Mr. Robinson<br />

seconded the motion. Motion passed by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler<br />

and Mrs. Good absent).<br />

1. Approve contract agreements with BenefitFocus.com Inc. and Discovery Benefits Inc.<br />

The Board approved contract agreements with BenefitFocus.com Inc. and Discovery Benefits Inc.<br />

to provide services to manage employee healthcare programs, flexible spending accounts, COBRA,<br />

and other health benefits programs.<br />

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MOTION:<br />

Mrs. Mendelson made a motion to approve motion #2 as stated below. Dr. Resnick<br />

seconded the motion. Motion passed by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler<br />

and Mrs. Good absent).<br />

2. Approve Waiver to School Board Policy #501.1<br />

The Board of School Directors approved a waiver to School Board Policy #501.1 for co-curricular<br />

activities.<br />

MOTION:<br />

Mrs. Mendelson made a motion to approve motion #3 as stated below. Mr. Chmielewski<br />

seconded the motion. Motion passed by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler<br />

and Mrs. Good absent).<br />

3. Approve the acceptance of the Personnel Report<br />

The Board approved the acceptance of the Personnel Report as follows:<br />

PR<strong>OF</strong>ESSIONAL STAFF<br />

Appointment – Long Term Substitutes – 2011-2012 School Year *<br />

Name: Debra Katz<br />

Preparation: B.S. Elementary Education, West Chester Univ., 2010<br />

Experience: Substitute Teacher, Abington SD & Upper Dublin SD, 2010-Present<br />

Assignment: LTA 1 st Grade Teacher, Ft. Washington Elem., 11/1/11-1/23/12<br />

(CRL Lauren Regan)<br />

Salary: Probationary Daily Sub Rate: $90.00/day<br />

Name: Tara Charpentier<br />

Preparation: B.S. Foreign Language Ed., BA Spanish, Penn State Univ., 2010<br />

Experience: Abington Sr. High School, Student Teacher, Spanish Honors, 2010<br />

Assignment: LTA Spanish Teacher, Upper Dublin High School, 10/12/12- TBD<br />

(CRL Eva Yaschur)<br />

Salary: Probationary Daily Sub Rate: $90.00/day<br />

Request for Unpaid Childrearing Leave of Absence<br />

The Board approved an unpaid childrearing leave of absence for the following employee for the<br />

remainder of the first semester of the 2011-2012 school year, effective November 29, 2011.<br />

Margaret Gossner, Special Education Teacher, Fort Washington Elementary School<br />

The Board approved an unpaid childrearing leave of absence for the following employee for the<br />

remainder of the 2011-12 school year, effective November 29, 2011.<br />

Danielle Castelli, Special Education Teacher, Maple Glen Elementary School<br />

Resignation<br />

Lisa Sweeney, LTA Special Education Teacher (since 8/30/11) & Educational Assistant, Maple Glen<br />

Elementary, Effective November 30, 2011 after 6 years of service.<br />

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Degree Changes<br />

The following employees have earned credits and degrees related to salary classification.<br />

Degree<br />

Salary<br />

From To From To<br />

Anne Marie Stockbower (FWES/Kind) B PC 53,822 56,271<br />

Michael Morgan (UDHS/Math) B PC 76,623 82,371<br />

Danielle DiPasquale (SRMS/Lang. Arts) B PC 52,222 54,271<br />

Request for FMLA Leave of Absence<br />

The Board approved FMLA leave of absence for the following employees:<br />

Deborah Bonk – Guidance – Jarrettown Elementary – December 13, 2011<br />

John McDonald – Transportation – November 7, 2011<br />

Donna De Filippo – Transportation – November 7, 2011<br />

Eileen Welsh – Thomas Fitzwater Elementary – Grade 1 – November 21, 2011<br />

Frances Schwabenland – Sandy Run Middle – Reading – November 28, 2011<br />

Approval for Addition to Substitute List:<br />

The Board approved that the following additional staff be added to the appropriate substitute list for the<br />

2011-2012 school year:<br />

Christopher Hipp<br />

Social Studies<br />

OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORTATION<br />

Resignation for Retirement:<br />

John Ehling, Grounds, effective January 3, 2012 after 22 years of service.<br />

Removal from the Custodian Substitute List:<br />

Robert Williams effective October 20, 2011after 1 year 9 months of service.<br />

Approval for Addition to Substitute List<br />

The Board approved that the following additional staff be added to the appropriate substitute list for the<br />

2011-2012 school year:<br />

Gerard Gray<br />

Bus Driver<br />

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SUPPORT STAFF<br />

Appointment *<br />

Name:<br />

Preparation:<br />

Experience:<br />

Assignment:<br />

Salary:<br />

Leticia Riordan<br />

B.S. of Science, Physician Assistant, George Washington Univ., 1997 &<br />

B. S. of Science, Nursing, Cum Laude, Columbia Union College, 1993<br />

Registered Nurse, Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NJ<br />

Staff Nurse – Jarrettown Elementary (repl. T. Slivka)<br />

$ 18.99/hr. (Probationary rate waived)<br />

Change of Contract Status<br />

The Board of School Directors approved the change of contract effective October 10, 2011:<br />

From<br />

To<br />

Charlotte Covington Part-Time Food Service Per Diem Substitute<br />

Thomas Fitzwater Elementary Food Service<br />

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENT SPONSORS<br />

The Board approved the attached addendum for the 2011-12 school year.<br />

*All appointments pending approval of completion of appropriate paperwork.<br />

POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS<br />

MOTION:<br />

Mr. Robinson made a motion to approve motions #1, #2, and #3 as stated below. Mrs.<br />

Mendelson seconded the motion. Motion passed by unanimous affirmative voice vote<br />

(Dr. Saddler and Mrs. Good absent).<br />

1. Approve First Reading of New Policy No. 350 – Reporting Arrests and Convictions<br />

The Board approved the first reading of Policy No. 350 – Reporting Arrests and Convictions (see<br />

attached). Due to new criminal reporting requirements under Act 24 from the Pennsylvania<br />

Department of Education, this new policy needs to be implemented to adhere to the new changes.<br />

2. Approve First Reading of New Policy No. 450 – Reporting Arrests and Convictions<br />

The Board approved the first reading of Policy No. 450 – Reporting Arrests and Convictions (see<br />

attached). Due to new criminal reporting requirements under Act 24 from the Pennsylvania<br />

Department of Education, this new policy needs to be implemented to adhere to the new changes.<br />

3. Approve First Reading of New Policy No. 550 – Reporting Arrests and Convictions<br />

The Board approved the first reading of Policy No. 550 – Reporting Arrests and Convictions (see<br />

attached). Due to new criminal reporting requirements funder Act 24 from the Pennsylvania<br />

Department of Education, this new policy needs to be implemented to adhere to the new changes.<br />

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SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS<br />

MOTION:<br />

On a motion by Mr. Chmielewski seconded by Dr. Resnick, motion #1 (A) (B) was<br />

approved as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler and<br />

Mrs. Good).<br />

1. Educational Expenses and Independent Provider Agreements<br />

A. Service Agreements<br />

Authorized approval for an independent contract to provide Instruction in the Home for<br />

September, October, and November 2011 for a special education in the amount not to exceed<br />

$16,500.00. This expenditure is a continuation of the 2011-2012 School Year.<br />

Budget:<br />

Included in the operating budget<br />

B. Educational Agreements<br />

12-22 Authorized approval of a Settlement Agreement between the District and the Parents of a<br />

special education student. This settlement agreement is for an independent placement for<br />

the 2011-2012 School Year.<br />

TECHNOLOGY REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS<br />

Dr. Levinowitz said he did not have any motions to approve under Technology.<br />

OTHER BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS<br />

MOTION:<br />

On a motion by Dr. Levinowitz seconded by Mrs. Mendelson motion #1 was approved as<br />

read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler and Mrs. Good<br />

absent).<br />

1. Approve Contract Agreement with the Greenfield Foundation, Inc.<br />

The Board approved a contract agreement with the Greenfield Foundation for the 2012 Greenfield<br />

Youth Film Festival (see attached). There is a motion to approve a one year contract between the<br />

District and the Greenfield Foundation to once again host the regional Greenfield Youth Film<br />

Festival. The program is fully funded through the generosity of the Greenfield Foundation which<br />

has donated $300,000 to date for this program over the last 3 years. This year's grant contract of<br />

$100,000 will provide filmmaking education by experienced industry professionals and<br />

university professors to students from 25 high schools in the Delaware Valley at a film workshop.<br />

The program will culminate with an Academy Award-style red carpet event to be held May 1, 2012<br />

at the Keswick Theatre to recognize top films in various categories.<br />

AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:<br />

Communications Committee – Mrs. Barrett said she did not have a report.<br />

Facility Rentals/Alternate Revenue – Dr. Resnick said he did not have a report.<br />

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COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS:<br />

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit – Mr. Chmielewski reported that the IU met on 10/26 and<br />

they reviewed the operating budget for 2012-13. He said their next meeting is on 11/16/11.<br />

<strong>Legislative</strong> Committee – Mr. Robinson reported that he went to the PSBA conference on 10/18<br />

and 10/19 and attended a legal seminar.<br />

EASTERN Center for Arts and Technology – Dr. Levinowitz congratulated Benjamin Welch on<br />

being selected as EASTERN’s Student of the Month for November. He said EASTERN<br />

completed their budget and there is a reduction to the district of $28,000.<br />

Educational Advisory Committee – Mrs. Mendelson reported that the Committee met on 11/2/11<br />

and approved the second report of the EAC entitled EAC History/Community.<br />

PTA/PTO Report – Mr. Paston reported that the Board needs to find ways to visit the<br />

PTA/PTO <strong>Meeting</strong>s that occur though out the year.<br />

Township Liaison Report – Dr. Saddler was not present to give a report.<br />

SOLICITOR REPORT: Mr. Roos reminded the Board that in regard to Naming Rights he has<br />

information about it and that he would send the Board information about it. He said as far as<br />

discounts/penalties established for tax bills, the School District does have the right to change the<br />

discount/penalties at any time, but that it must be done in advance so as to make sure the correct<br />

information gets put on the tax bill.<br />

COMMUNITY INPUT: None.<br />

COMMENTS FROM BOARD / SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Resnick, Dr. Levinowitz, and Mr.<br />

Chmielewski wished Mr. Paston well as he retires as a School Board Member. Mr. Paston announced that<br />

the Reorganization for the Board will be held on Monday, December 5 at 6:00pm in the cafeteria of the<br />

high school and that the Work Session will immediately follow it. He said the next <strong>Legislative</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong><br />

will be held on Monday, December 12 at 7:00pm in the gymnasium of Thomas Fitzwater Elementary<br />

School.<br />

ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mrs. Mendelson and seconded by Mr. Chmielewski, the meeting<br />

was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler and Mrs.<br />

Good absent).<br />

Attest,<br />

Brenda Jones Bray<br />

Board Secretary<br />

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