SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UPPER DUBLIN Legislative Meeting ...

Legislative Meeting Minutes, November 14, 2011
SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
MOTION:
On a motion by Mr. Chmielewski seconded by Dr. Resnick, motion #1 (A) (B) was
approved as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler and
Mrs. Good).
1. Educational Expenses and Independent Provider Agreements
A. Service Agreements
Authorized approval for an independent contract to provide Instruction in the Home for
September, October, and November 2011 for a special education in the amount not to exceed
$16,500.00. This expenditure is a continuation of the 2011-2012 School Year.
Budget:
Included in the operating budget
B. Educational Agreements
12-22 Authorized approval of a Settlement Agreement between the District and the Parents of a
special education student. This settlement agreement is for an independent placement for
the 2011-2012 School Year.
TECHNOLOGY REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Dr. Levinowitz said he did not have any motions to approve under Technology.
OTHER BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS
MOTION:
On a motion by Dr. Levinowitz seconded by Mrs. Mendelson motion #1 was approved as
read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler and Mrs. Good
absent).
1. Approve Contract Agreement with the Greenfield Foundation, Inc.
The Board approved a contract agreement with the Greenfield Foundation for the 2012 Greenfield
Youth Film Festival (see attached). There is a motion to approve a one year contract between the
District and the Greenfield Foundation to once again host the regional Greenfield Youth Film
Festival. The program is fully funded through the generosity of the Greenfield Foundation which
has donated $300,000 to date for this program over the last 3 years. This year's grant contract of
$100,000 will provide filmmaking education by experienced industry professionals and
university professors to students from 25 high schools in the Delaware Valley at a film workshop.
The program will culminate with an Academy Award-style red carpet event to be held May 1, 2012
at the Keswick Theatre to recognize top films in various categories.
AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Communications Committee – Mrs. Barrett said she did not have a report.
Facility Rentals/Alternate Revenue – Dr. Resnick said he did not have a report.
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