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Legislative Meeting Minutes, November 14, 2011 sports ended with our football team’s tough loss to #1 ranked Central Bucks. He said none-the-less the students eagerly await the winter sports season. He said this Thursday (11/18) and Friday (11/19) marks the debut of the fall play, Rabbit Hole. He said next week is Thanksgiving and the high school has a ½ day on Wednesday. He wished everyone a happy and healthy holiday. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Greenfield Foundation – Ronald Feldman and Jill Greenfield Feldman presented the Board with a $100,000 check for this year’s Greenfield Youth Film Festival, which the Board will be moving to approve this evening. 2. 2011-12 Years of Service Recognition – Dr. Pladus, Superintendent of Schools, recognized the following staff members for their years of service: 15 Years of Service Deborah Bonk, Maria Burke, JoAnn Cawley, Frances Duntzee, Ginny Herrmann, Sean Kennedy, Vicki Klaas, Shawn McAleer, Kathleen Smyth, Patricia Tozzi, and Charlyn Weitkunat. 20 Years of Service Rosemary Buetikofer, Jamie Fiermonte, Linda Forbes, Steven Goldberg, Carol Hackenbracht, Jennifer Hopkins, Jennell Irvin, Sue Long, Bryna McCall, Elizabeth Meyer, Randi Mount, Connie Nitschke, Robert Sands, Ruth Swartz, Patricia Todd, and Lisa Ropski. 25 Years of Service Genevieve Cram, John Downey, Laura McGettigan, Mary Anna Swart, and Douglas Wisher. 30 Years – Kim Berezovske 35 Years – Fred Flothmeier and Dolores Kearns After the Years of Service presentation, the Board took a break at 8:20pm. They reconvened at 8:30pm. 3. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Update – Sheriff Behr, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, gave an update to the Board about who she is and that her department is a support system for the Police Departments in the area. She spoke about a few programs that they hold each year and encouraged the District to take part in some of them. 4. District Development Initiatives – Mrs. Pam Ryan, Director of Development, gave a presentation to the Board on Development Initiatives for the School District. She reviewed the following information: Development, Total Funds Raised, Funds Raised by Year, Funds Breakdown by Type, Grants, Foundation Campaigns, Donated Goods & Services, Partnerships, Naming Rights, Signage, and New Ideas and Giving Opportunities. Please see attached document. 5. 2012-13 Budget Timeline - Ms. Brenda Jones Bray, Business Administrator, gave a presentation to the Board on the 2012-13 Budget Timeline. She reviewed the following information 2012-13 Budget Timeline and the Act 1 timeline. Please see the attached handout. COMMUNITY INPUT L. Pall, Willow Grove, commented on the topic of nutrition and said since the new menu has changed her third grader has not been eating at the cafeteria. M. Bidner, Willow Grove, commented on the topic of nutrition and how the lunches are not good. Page 2 of 10
Legislative Meeting Minutes, November 14, 2011 K. McCarland, UDHS Student, commented on the topic of nutrition and how the new policy is affecting the high school’s fundraising capabilities. Anita Brister, Fort Washington, asked a question about the budget concerning Act 1 exceptions. After public comment, the Board held a lengthy discussion about nutrition in the schools and the affect it is having on fundraising activities. After the discussion, the Board told the high school students to continue with their fundraising efforts and they directed Administration to revise the Administrative Regulation to allow students to continue fundraising. CURRICULUM REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS MOTION: On a motion by Mrs. Mendelson seconded by Mrs. Barrett, motions #1, #2, and #3 were approved as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler and Mrs. Good absent). 1. Approve Student Activities The Board approved the following student activities: Approve Science Competitions The Board approved continued support of science competitions for the 2011-2012 school year at the High School to include: Regional Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science State Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Montgomery County Science Research Estimated cost for UDHS: $7,255 Approve the 2012 Summer Young Writers/Young Readers Program The Board approved the contract for the Summer Young Writers/Young Readers program held at Maple Glen Elementary School during the Summer of 2012. This program is a joint effort between the School District of Upper Dublin and the Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project at West Chester University. It offers a two-week Young Writers/Young Readers Program from July 16 – 27, 2012, running from 9:00 a.m. – noon at Maple Glen Elementary School. The program can accommodate up to 75 youngsters, approximately half of whom are Upper Dublin students. Jamie Fiermonte, district teacher and PAWLP teacher-consultant, will be employed by PAWLP as the site coordinator to oversee the endeavor. In the past, this has been a highly successful and wellattended program. Speech and Debate Team – Princeton, N.J. The Board granted permission for the Upper Dublin High School’s Speech and Debate Team to travel to “The Princeton Classic” Speech and Debate Tournament from December 2 - 4, 2011. Sandy Run Middle School Trip to Italy in Spring 2012 The Board approved the Sandy Run Middle School trip to Italy for the spring of 2012. Students from the 7 th and 8 th grades (number still to be determined) and up to six teacher chaperones plan to travel to Italy from March 26, 2012 to April 5, 2012. The trip is sponsored by EF (Educational Tours.) The estimated cost of $3,485 per student will be paid for by the student and covers transportation, hotels, meals and group activities. Some of the activities will include learning about the art, architecture and history of ancient Rome and the Renaissance. Page 3 of 10
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