SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UPPER DUBLIN Legislative Meeting ...

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UPPER DUBLIN 

Legislative Meeting Minutes, September 13, 2010 

The Board of School Directors of the School District of Upper Dublin held their Legislative Meeting on 

Monday, September 13, 2010 in the Upper Dublin High School Cafeteria. Notice of this meeting was 

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

President Michael Paston called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Brooke Callahan, Student Government Representative 

ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: 

Margaret Barrett Art Levinowitz Michael Resnick 

Joe Chmielewski Debbie Mendelson David Robinson 

Vanessa Good Michael Paston Bert Saddler (absent) 

Mr. Paston announced that Dr. Saddler had an excused absence. 

OTHERS PRESENT: 

M. Pladus, B. Bray, R. Schultz, N. Evans, J. Prindle, R. Prezuhy, T. Sigafoos, K. Roos, S. Hultquist, K. 

Braun, B. Stone, B. Callahan, E. Hill, A. Brister, J. Florin, A. Klazmer, D. Lerman, C. Tehrani, N. Leber, 

A. Platt, E. Lehotay, K. Cozen, E. Regan, L. Bronstein, E. Weisman, L. Kaufman, E. Houser, B. Starosta, 

M. Harpel, N. DiMuzio, R. Hopkins, L. Schaller, Z. Rosoff-Verbit, R. Lindh, R. Betterly, J. Walden, J. 

Lightman, S. Yim, S. Licht, R. Jungkind, and A. Feather. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS: None. 

MINUTES: Mrs. Mendelson made a motion to approve the minutes for the May 3, 2010 Work Session, 

the May 10, 2010 Legislative Meeting, and the May 24, 2010 Special Bond Meeting. Dr. Levinowitz 

seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler absent). 

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION REPORT: Brooke Callahan, Student Government 

Representative gave an update to the Board concerning high school activities. She said that the freshmen 

class was introduced to the high school with the help of the mentoring program, Link Crew. She said the 

Guidance Department is offering a college application night for all parents and students on September 15 

at 7:00 PM. She said September 17 is student/staff picture day. She said elections for the class of 2014 

class officers and student government general assembly will be held within the next couple of weeks. She 

said there will be an early dismissal for all students on September 22. She announced that Back to School 

Night for the high school is on September 30 at 7:00 PM. She said since August the fall sports teams have 

been working hard to prepare for their seasons and wished them success. 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Dr. Pladus reported to the Board that on the agenda for this evening 

is a motion to appoint community members to the District-wide Budget and Finance Task Force and the 

number has increased from the original 10 community spots to 18 community spots. He reminded 

everyone that Community Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 2 nd beginning at 3:00 PM. He 

announced that a Nutrition and Wellness Round Table will be held on Tuesday, October 5 th at 7:00 PM. 

He also mentioned that the National Center for Teacher Development in Japan will be visiting the District 

in November to learn more about our education system. 

PRESENTATIONS: 

1. Technology Update – Stephanie Hultquist, Coordinator of Educational Technology, gave a 

technology presentation to the Board with the purpose of exploring the relationship between cultural 

proficiency and the digital learner, reviewing technology updates for the 2010-11 academic school 

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year, and providing an update regarding the technology implications before, during and after the high 

school construction Phase II move. Please see attached handout for more information. 

COMMUNITY INPUT 

Mr. Paston announced that an additional motion is going to be made by Mr. Robinson to waive policy 

301.1 and 501.1 Employment of Relatives as it relates to two coaching positions and said if anyone had 

any comments about it that now is the time to make them. He said the motion will be made under 

Personnel in addition to what is on the agenda. 

Jill Florin – Dresher – asked how teachers were notified of the changes concerning nutrition in the 

schools. 

Anita Brister – Fort Washington – made a comment concerning enrollment in the district and asked what 

the staffing is for this year compared to last year. She also made a comment about the Budget and Finance 

Task Force and said that the copies of the PowerPoint presentations should be bigger. 

Robin Betterly – Fort Washington – provided nutrition food samples to the Board and made a comment 

about nutrition in the schools. 

Wally Urbanavage – Ambler – made a comment that information was sent home with his daughter from 

her school but has nothing in it talking about nutrition and wanted why and asked if it was from the state. 

Dr. Pladus addressed Mrs. Florin’s comments. Mr. Knebl addressed Mrs. Brister’s question about 

staffing. Mr. Paston addressed Mrs. Brister’s question about the Task Force. Mr. Schultz addressed Mr. 

Urbanavage’s question. 

CURRICULUM REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS 

MOTION: On a motion by Mrs. Barrett seconded by Mrs. Mendelson, motions #1, #2, #3, and #4 

were approved as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler 

absent). 

1. 

Approve Student Activities 

The Board approved the following student activities: 

Student Government Association (SGA) Steering Committee 

Thirteen (13) students from the SGA Steering Committee, accompanied by two (2) chaperones, will 

travel by district vans to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania September 19, 2010 in preparation for Spirit 

Week. The cost of the trip will be covered by SGA Funds. 

Class of 2011 Trip to Disney World 

The Class of 2011 will travel to Disney World in Orlando, Florida from April 2nd through April 5, 

2011. The District will provide bus transportation to and from the Philadelphia Airport. The cost 

of the trip is $958 and will be paid by the students. There will be approximately 226 students 

attending accompanied by 12-13 chaperones.. 

2. 

The Board approved one student from Youth for Understanding USA, Cambridge, MA. 

Approve Exchange Student for the 2010 – 2011 School Year 

Youth for Understanding USA would like to place one student from Germany in the Upper Dublin 

High School for the 2010-2011 school year. The student will be housed with a district family.

Legislative Meeting Minutes September 13, 2010 

3. Approve the Continuing Participation in the Delaware Valley Minority Student 

Achievement Consortium 

The Board approved the District’s continued participation in the Delaware Valley Minority Student 

Consortium at a cost not to exceed $12,000. 

4. Approve Conferences 

The Board approved the conferences on the attached page. 

FACILITIES REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mr. Chmielewski seconded by Dr. Levinowitz, motions #1 and #2 were 

approved as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler 

absent). 

1. 

2. 

Approve Disposal of Excess, Obsolete and Non-Repairable Equipment 

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

A list of the materials can be found on the Upper Dublin Web Site under District Administration/ 

Facilities Department. The property shall be available for inspection by the public during the period 

of September 14, 2010 to October 14, 2010. Interested persons shall call Marcia Younker at 215- 

643-8815. 

Ratify a Contract for $19,740.00 with Suburban Energy & Environmental Consultants for Air 

Monitoring During the Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement at Fort Washington Elementary 

School, Jarrettown Elementary School, Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School and Sandy Run 

Middle School and Annex 

The Board approved a $19,740.00 contract with Suburban Energy & Environmental Consultants to 

be ratified for performing air monitoring services during the floor tile and mastic abatement at Fort 

Washington Elementary School, Jarrettown Elementary School, Thomas Fitzwater Elementary 

School and Sandy Run Middle School and Annex. 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mr. Chmielewski seconded by Mrs. Mendelson, motion #3 was approved 

as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler absent). 

3. 

Recommend Board Approve Change Order to Skepton Construction, Inc. for General 

Construction Contract for $64,295 for New High School Project 

The Board approved PlanCon Part I: Interim Reporting for Change Order GC-09 from Skepton 

Construction, Inc. for $64,295. This change order for the new High School construction project is 

to install handrails and a fence at the tennis ramps. 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mr. Chmielewski seconded by Mrs. Barrett, motion #4 was approved as 

read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler absent). 

4. 




Construction, Inc. for $16,210. This change order for the new High School construction project is to 

remove and replace unsuitable soils. 

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MOTION: 



5. 




Construction, Inc. for $10,582. This change order for the new High School construction project is to 

install segmented site walls along the sidewalk at the building’s front entrance on Loch Alsh. The 

walls will support the required grading from the foundation piers to the sidewalk. 

MOTION: 



6. Recommend Board Approve the Submission of PlanCon Part I: Interim Reporting for 

Items 3, 4, and 5 Above 

The Board approved the submission of PlanCon I: Interim Reporting for the Change Orders 

described in items 3, 4, and 5 above. The above change orders are part of the PlanCon I: Interim 

Reporting that is required to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education as part of 

the High School construction project. 

Mr. Chmielewski asked Mr. Prezuhy to give an update on the Jarrettown window replacement project. 

Mr. Prezuhy said the project is completed and that they are working on final punch list items. 

FINANCE REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS 

MOTION: 

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

approved as read. Mr. Paston abstained from check #2345. Motion carried by unanimous 

affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler absent). 

1. 

2. 

Treasurer’s Report 

The Board accepted the July and August 2010 Treasurer’s Report and file for audit. 

Vouchers 

The Board approved the following vouchers for payment: 

* Food Service Fund – List #2, Citizens checks #1097 through #1106 

totaling $2,803.84; 

* 2006 Bond Fund – List #37, PLGIT/ARM check #245 through #250 

totaling $246,841.10; 

* 2010 Bond Fund – List #3, PLGIT/ARM checks #124 through #133 

totaling $1,132,445.23; 

* General Fund – List #1A, Pre-approved payments made through 

August 2010 in the amount of $227,172.28; 

* General Fund – List #6, Pre-approved checks to be issues through 

September 2010 in the amount of $245,485.99; 

* General Fund – List #7, Citizens checks #2070 through #2420 

totaling $1,082,228.32; 

* General Fund – List #8, Citizens electronic transfers 

totaling $9,345,898.53.


MOTION: 

On a motion by Dr. Resnick seconded by Mr. Robinson, motions #3 and #4 were 


absent). 

3. 

4. 

Approve Letter of Agreement for Title I Services between the School District of Upper Dublin 

and the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) 

The Board approved a Letter of Agreement for Title I Services with the MCIU. The Term of this 

Agreement shall commence on September 1, 2010 and terminate on the last teacher day of the 

school year as determined by the MCIU (see attached). 

Approve Memorandum of Understanding by and between Upper Dublin Township Police 

Department and the School District of Upper Dublin 

The Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding by and between Upper Dublin Township 

Police Department and the School District of Upper Dublin (see attached). 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Dr. Resnick seconded by Mrs. Mendelson, motion #5 was approved as 


5. 

Approve Winter Sports Bid 

The Board approved contracts for Winter Sports Supplies –2010. Bids were solicited and received 

from these acceptable low bidders as follows: 

Winter Sports 2010 

Vendor High School Middle School 

Aluminum Athletic 105.00 No Bid 

Ampro Sports No low bid No Bid 

BethlehemSporting Goods 147.49 No low bid 

Bill Fritz Corporation No Bid No low bid 

Bill Pearson Sports Outlet 805.30 No low bid 

Flaghouse, Inc. No low bid No low bid 

Gamewear Team Sports No low bid No Bid 

Kelly’s Sports, Ltd. 3,086.35 1,350.50 

Pyramid School Products No Bid No low bid 

M-F Athletic Co. 382.00 No Bid 

Riddell/All American No low bid No Bid 

Sport Supply Group 1,190.62 No low bid 

Sportman’s 2,688.18 77.26 

Triple Crown Sports 260.00 

3.00 

Totals $8,664.94 $1,430.76 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Dr. Resnick seconded by Mrs. Mendelson, motion #6 was approved as 


6. 

Recommend Board Accept Approval of PlanCon Part H, Project Financing 

The Board accepted approval to record and maintain documentation of the communication received 

from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education dated August 26, 2010, 

*REVISION, approving PlanCon Part H: Project Financing. The Board actions taken on August 

11, 2008 of PlanCon Part H included GOB, Series of 2007 and GOB, Series A of 2008, on April 

13, 2009 of GOB, Series of 2009 Fund and on October 12, 2009 for *GOB, Series A of 2009 

Funds and Future Financing for which the District will apply for reimbursement from PDE. 

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MOTION: 

On a motion by Dr. Resnick seconded by Mrs. Barrett, motion #7was approved as read. 

Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler absent). 

7. 

Approve Brenda Jones Bray, Business Administrator, to Act as the District’s Agent to Apply 

for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Reimbursement for Snow Removal 

Expenditures 

The Board approved Brenda Jones Bray, Business Administrator, as the District’s agent to complete 

and submit the necessary paperwork for the District to receive reimbursement from FEMA for 

snow removal expenditures during the winter storms of February 2010. 

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: 

MOTION: 

A motion was made by Mr. Robinson to recommend that the Board of School Directors 

waive policies 301.1 and 501.1 in regard to the employment of relatives for the purpose 

of hiring two coaches. The background is that the best candidates for these two coaching 

positions are relatives of employees currently in the district. This motion was seconded 

by Mr. Chmielewski. This motion passed by a roll call vote of 6 to 2 (Dr. Saddler absent). 

Mr. Chmielewski 

Mrs. Good 

Dr. Levinowitz 

Mrs. Mendelson 

Dr. Resnick 

Mr. Robinson 

Mrs. Barrett 

Mr. Paston 

Yes 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

No 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mrs. Good seconded by Mrs. Mendelson, a motion was made to approve 

the Personnel Report on pages 9 through 15 and 15- 1 with the correction under Degree 

Changes that Robert Albert is a high school German Teacher. Motion carried by 

unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler absent). 

PROFESSIONAL STAFF 

Change of Contract Status 

It is recommended that the following change of contract status be approved, effective 8/31/10: 

From 

To 

Heather Ferriero LTS Kindergarten Teacher TPE Kindergarten Teacher 

Ft. Washington ES 


(repl. T. Brewer) 

Lisa Ropski PE (.4) Gifted Teacher PE (1.0) Gifted Teacher 



(Increase in student enrollment/ 

Changes in caseload limits)


Appointment – Temporary Professional Contract – 2010-11 School Year * 

Name: 

William D’Arcy 

Preparation: B.S. Criminal Justice, Temple Univ., 5/1998; M.S. Criminal Justice Admin., St. 

Joseph’s Univ.5/2001; PA Certification, Arcadia Univ., 5/2010 

Experience: 

Student Teacher, Sandy Run MS, 1/10-5/10; Sergeant/Upper Dublin Police 

Dept., 1992-Present 

Assignment: TPE Social Studies Teacher, Upper Dublin High School, effective 8/31/10 (repl. 

N. O’Donnell) 

Salary: Master’s + 15, Step 14 - $46,040 

Appointment - Long Term Substitute – 2010-11 School Year * 

Name: 

Cindy Shapiro 

Preparation: B.S. Elem. Education, Chestnut Hill College, 12/2006; 

Experience: LTA Grade 6 Teacher, Sandy Run MS, 5/10-6/10 

Assignment: LTS Kindergarten Teacher, Thomas Fitzwater ES, effective 2010-11 school year 

(repl. M. Place) 

Salary: Bachelor’s, Step 14 - $42,728 


Temporary Professional Contract to Professional Contract 

Sarah Feather HS Learning Support 

Tamara Fogarty TF Learning Support 

Jerilynn Gangwer JT Autistic Support 

James Garner HS Social Studies 

Margaret Goettner HS Mathematics 

Jennifer Kaplan HS English 

Nicole Koffel TF Health/Physical Education 

Joanne Lilliendahl HS Science 

Phoebe Lim HS Mathematics 

Jules Mermelstein HS Social Studies 

Daniel Ortiz HS Social Studies 

Christine Pietrzak HS Reading Specialist 

R. Jean Prindle Admin Special Education Supervisor 

Andrew Shank SR Art 

Ryan Thomas FW Grade 5 

Gerald Thompson HS Assistant Principal/Math Coordinator 

Chelsea Torresani FW Learning Support 

Julia Walsh Admin School Psychologist 

Jennifer Zega SR Science 

Degree Changes 

The following employees have earned credits and degrees related to salary classification. 

Degree 

Salary 

From To From To 

Robert Albert (HS/German) B PC 48,800 50,567 

Alison Egitto (FW/Grade 1) PC M 50,567 52,223 

Morgan Funsten (HS/Math) B M 48,800 52,223 

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Charles Gesing (HS/Math) B PC 66,466 69,667 

Jennifer Glaum-Toth (TF/Grade 1) M+15 M+30 54,100 55,535 

Laura Hill (SR/.8 Gifted) B M 34,182 35,949 

Daniel Hugenbruch (SR/Tech Ed) M M+15 57,191 59,510 

Paul Johnson (HS/Social St) M+15 M+30 68,784 70,661 

Elisabeth Knise (HS/Health & PE) B PC 47,144 48,359 

Carol Korban (MG/Kindergarten) PC M 62,822 65,472 

Margaret Malatack (HS/English) M+15 M+30 59,510 61,056 

Christopher Mellor (SR/Social St) M M+15 47,696 49,352 

Robert Miller (SR/Science) M M+15 68,895 72,428 

Daniel Ortiz (HS/Social St) PC M 50,567 52,223 

Daniel Pring (HS/Social St) M+15 M+30 72,428 74,305 

Jamie Rongione (HS/SR Spanish) M M+15 59,731 62,270 

Chelsea Torresani (FW/Spec Ed) B M 47,144 49,904 

Nancy Young (FW/Kindergarten) M M+15 87,333 92,191 

Approve Mentors – 2010-11 School Year 

It is recommended that the following mentors be approved for the 2010-11 school year and be 

compensated at the rate of $319.50 per semester: 

Robert Albert 

Nathaniel Arnold 

Julie Casper 

Trish Decktor 

Sarah Feather 

Michael Fogle 

Morgan Funsten 

Kathy Gillespie 

Daniel Greenberg 

Michelle Hendricks 

Mary Huckin 

Kim Laboski 

Mary Jane Lyons 

Tim MacBain 

Matthew Matekovic 

Dan Pring 

Sara Raysinger 

Doug Sample 

Alex Schugsta 

Kim Stern 

(for Lindsay Carpenter) 

(for Christopher Horn) 

(for Amy Gelman) 

(for Maura Gillies) 

(for Caitlyn Liss) 

(for John Tralie) 

(for Joshua Lindy) 

(for Lydia Jones) 

(for Laurie Miller) 

(for Jessica Baker) 

(for Lauren Regan) 

(for Cindy Shapiro) 

(for Meredith Cohen) 

(for Amy Shubert) 

(for Mark Rizzo) 

(for William D’Arcy) 

(for Crystal Dunn) 

(for Gary DiCioccio) 

(for Brianne Caruso) 

(for Laura Hill) 

OFFICE PERSONNEL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS 

Resignation 

Michele Clancy, Program Support Assistant, Ft. Washington ES, effective August 12, 2010, after 1 year 

of service. 

Jennifer Davis, Educational Assistant, Maple Glen ES, effective August 17, 2010, after 5 years of service. 

Christina Huber, Educational Assistant, Thomas Fitzwater ES, effective August 27, 2010, after 3 years of 

service.




From 

To 

Marcia Wolf 5 hr Café/Office Assistant 8 hr Clerical 

Sandy Run MS 

Sandy Run MS 

$14.16 / hr ** $14.16 / hr ** 

(repl. B. Taylor) 

Kim Peck Food Service Worker 5 hr Café/Office Assistant 

Sandy Run MS 

Sandy Run MS 

$9.72 /hr $13.55 /hr (probationary rate) ** 

(reassignment – M. Wolf) 

Susan Hertz District Receptionist 8-hr Café/Office Assistant 

Administration 

Maple Glen ES 

$15.56 /hr ** $15.56 /hr ** 

(reassignment – C. Schultz) 

Caroline Desmond-Dennin LTS Staff Nurse Staff Nurse 

HS/Private Schools 

HS/Private Schools 

$18.10 / hr ** $18.10 / hr ** 

(retirement: R. Feola) 

Bindi Desai LTS Program Support Asst. Program Support Assistant 

Maple Glen ES 


$14.43 / hr ** $14.43 / hr ** 

(repl. M. Clancy) 

Appointments * 

Name: Marianna Braccia 

Assignment: Accounts Payable Secretary, Upper Dublin Administration, effective September 1, 2010 

(retirement: E. DeVicaris) 

Salary: $18.29/hr (probationary rate) ** 

Name: Ann Doyle 

Assignment: Library Secretary, Maple Glen ES, effective September 7, 2010 (repl. M. Broadbent) 


Name: Karen Beck 

Assignment: Program Support Assistant, Upper Dublin High School, effective September 7, 2010 

(resignation: J. Davis) 


Name: Tara Brady 

Assignment: LTS Program Support Assistant, Ft. Washington ES, effective September 7, 2010 (repl: 

T. Rodgers) 


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Name: Gregory Sandberg 

Assignment: LTS Instructional Support Assistant, Sandy Run MS, effective September 7, 2010 (repl: 

L. Hill) 


Name: Tina Herchenroder 

Assignment: LTS Educational Assistant, Maple Glen ES, effective September 7, 2010 (repl: R. 

Rahill) 


CAFETERIA/PLAYGROUND ASSISTANTS 

Resignation 

Barbara Suplee, cafeteria/playground assistant, effective August 16, 2010, after 2 years of service. 

Appointment * 

Name: Lisa Steinslofer 

Assignment: Cafeteria/Playground Assistant, Sandy Run MS, effective September 7, 2010 (repl: C. 

Lunsford) 

Salary: $11.23/hr (probationary rate) (09/10 rate) 

Name: 

Assignment: 

Salary: 

Mildred DeSimone 

Cafeteria/Playground Assistant, Maple Glen ES, effective date pending receipt of 

clearances (repl: V. Brooks) 

$11.23/hr (probationary rate) (09/10 rate) 

OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORTATION 

Resignation for Retirement 

Barry McLean, custodian, Jarrettown ES, effective September 30, 2010 after 23 ½ years of 

service 



From 

To 

Monique Johnson Program Support Assistant Custodian 

Jarrettown ES 

Upper Dublin HS 

$14.43 / hr ** $15.57/hr (probationary rate) ** 

(new position)


FOOD SERVICE 

Change of Status 

It is recommended that the following change of status be approved, effective 8/19/10: 

From 

To 

Eric Johnson Food Service Worker LTS Food Service Manager 

Upper Dublin HS 

Sandy Run MS 

$8.75 / hr (09/10 rate) $16.00 / hr (0910 rate) 

(repl. L. Forbes) 

Appointments * 

Name: 

Assignment: 

Salary: 

Name: 

Assignment 

Salary: 

Name: 

Assignment: 

Salary: 

Name: 

Assignment: 

Salary: 

Madeleine Losco 

Food Service Worker, Jarrettown ES, effective date pending receipt of 

clearances (repl. D. Sullivan) 

$8.75/hr (probationary rate) (09-10 rate) 

Debbie Holmes 

Food Service Worker, Sandy Run MS, effective date pending receipt of clearances (repl. 

C. Cooperstein) 


Mary Porchea 

Food Service Worker, Upper Dublin HS, effective date pending receipt of 

clearances (repl. S. Goldberg) 


Theresa Montgomery 

Food Service Worker, Sandy Run MS, effective date pending receipt of clearances 

(repl.K. Peck) 


SECURITY 

Appointment * 

Name: 

Assignment: 

Andrew Dougherty 

Security Supervisor, Upper Dublin HS, effective September 7, 2010 (repl. J. Hahn) 

Salary: $21.19 / hr (09-10 rate) 

OTHER 

Approve Substitute Lists for 2010-11 

It is recommended that the substitute lists for teachers, secretaries, educational assistants, 

cafeteria/playground assistants, custodians, bus drivers, food service, homebound instructors, 

interpretators/translators and tutors be approved for the 2010-11 school year. These lists are on 

file in the Human Resources Office. 

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENT SPONSORS 

It is recommended that the attached addendum be approved for the 2010-11 school year. 

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* All appointments pending approval of completion of appropriate paperwork. 

** Salaries are based on present Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of School 

Directors and the Upper Dublin Educational Support Association.. 

POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mr. Robinson seconded by Mrs. Mendelson, motion #1 was approved 

as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler absent and 

Mrs. Barrett was not present for this motion). 

1. 

Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy No. 810 - Transportation 

The Board approved the second reading and adoption of Revised Policy No. 810 –Transportation 

(see attached). 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mr. Robinson seconded by Mrs. Good, motion #2 was approved 


2. 

Approve First Reading of New Policy No. 236 - Allergies 

The Board approved the first reading of new Policy No. 236 – Allergies (see attached). 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mr. Robinson seconded by Mrs. Mendelson, motion #3 was approved 


3. 

Approve First Reading of New Policy No. 113.1 – Positive Behavior Support 

The Board approved the first reading of new Policy No. 113.1 – Positive Behavior Support (see 

attached). 

SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: 

MOTION: On a motion by Mr. Chmielewski seconded by Dr. Resnick, motions #1 A and B 11-18 

were approved as read. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler 

absent). 

1. Educational Expenses and Independent Provider Agreements 

A. Service Agreements 

Authorized approval of an agreement between an independent contract, Children’s Therapy 

Center and the School District to provide physical therapy and evaluations at an hourly rate of 

$70.00 per hour for up to 50 hours per month, not to exceed $36,000.00 during the 2010-2011 

school year. 

Budget: Included in the operating budget 

Authorized approval of an agreement between an independent contract Dr. Robert Cohn, MD and 

the School District to provide psychiatric evaluation services for the 2010-2011 school year at the 

rate of $500.00 per evaluation not to exceed $8,000.00. 

Budget: Included in the operating budget (IDEA)


Authorized approval of an agreement between an independent contract Jeanette Maitin and the 

School District for transition planning at the high school for the 2010-2011 school year for 5 

hours per day 3 days per week at a cost of $35.00 per hour not to exceed $21,000. 

Budget: Included in the ARRA-Stimulus budget 

Authorized approval of an agreement between an independent contract Pediatric Therapeutic 

Services and the School District to provide related services for a homebound special education 

student for the 2010-2011 school year at a rate of $66.00 per hour not to exceed $4,500.00 


Authorized approval of an agreement between two independent contracts for Denise Readinger 

and Sara Benowitz and the School District to provide reading and math tutoring to a special 

education student for the 2010-2011 school year at a cost of $36.80 per hour. 

Budget: Included in the ARRA-Stimulus budget 

B. Educational Agreements 

11-18 Authorized approval of an educational services agreement between the District and the 

parents of a special education student for the 2010-2011 school in the amount presented 

to the Board. 


TECHNOLOGY REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mrs. Good seconded by Mrs. Barrett, motions #1 and #2 were approved 


1. 

Authorize NComputing Equipment and Software Purchases 

The Board approved the purchase of technology equipment and software for an amount not to 

exceed $5,710.00. NComputing is a virtualization system that allows multiple users to share a 

desktop. NComputing separates a desktop PC environment from a physical machine to a 

consolidated client-server computing model. Consequently, desktops are hosted remotely and 

accessed via a thin client device over the Internet. Virtualization reduces the presence of physical 

equipment while maintaining network accessibility resulting in cost savings. The purchase of the 

following NComputing equipment and licensing will allow the district to power what is equivalent 

to fifty physical desktops. The current pricing for forty physical desktops is $28,000. Equipment 

will be purchased at the best price utilizing MCIU consortium bids, the PEPPM contract and state 

contract pricing. 

2010-2011 Desktop Virtualization 

Computer Replacement Phasing 

Vendor Brand Quantity Price Total 

Softmart Windows Pro O/S 50 $ 47.00 $ 2,350.00 

CDWG Ncomputing Virtual Desktop 40 $ 84.00 $ 3,360.00 

$ 5,710.00 

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2. 

Authorize the Renewal of Print Manager Maintenance Agreement 

The Board approved the purchase of district printer licenses and maintenance renewals for an 

amount not to exceed $1,923.00. This annual renewal will allow the district to upgrade to the 2010 

version of Print Manager Plus. The renewal covers product licensing and maintenance of 

equipment via phone support for one year. 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mrs. Good seconded by Dr. Levinowitz, motion #3 was approved as 


3. 

Approve Additional Contracted Technology Services 

The Board approved technology management services for an amount not to exceed $9,000.00. 

During the course of the Phase II High School move, we will need assistance in uninstalling, 

labeling and organizing 21 st Century Classroom equipment, office/classroom phones, and 

patching data lines to the building IDFs. Potential service providers include Aramark, the MCIU, 

or other local technology specialists. 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mrs. Good seconded by Mr. Chmielewski, motion #4 was approved as 


4. 

Approve the Purchase of Data Port Infrastructure for the New High School 

The Board approved the purchase of networking equipment for an amount not to exceed $51,515.00 

With the acquisition of additional data ports throughout the new High School as well as the CCTV 

requirements for running building security cameras, building IDFs will require a full chassis 

solution to patch digital communications. This infrastructure will meet the needs of current 

requirements and serve as the basis for our 10 GIG migration. All equipment will be purchased per 

COSTARS pricing. 

Data Port Infrastructure 

Qty Part Brand Unit Price Ext. Price 

11 VL Switch HP $ 2,593.00 $ 28,523.00 

10 LC SX Transceiver HP $ 226.00 $ 2,260.00 

12 24-port Gig Module HP $ 918.00 $ 11,016.00 

2 GBIC Transceiver Module Cisco $ 244.00 $ 488.00 

6 GBIC Transceiver Module Plug-In Cisco $ 193.00 $ 1,158.00 

22 Fiber Patch Cables Integra $ 35.00 $ 770.00 

1 Configuration/Install Integra $ 7,300.00 $ 7,300.00 

Total $ 51,515.00 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mrs. Good seconded by Mrs. Barrett, motion #5 was approved as read. 


5. Approve the Purchase of Wireless Configuration Infrastructure for the New High 

School 

The Board approved the purchase of wireless networking equipment for an amount not to exceed 

$175,609.00. With the acquisition of additional wifi jacks located in ceilings throughout the new 

High School, wireless networking capabilities now exist to provide ubiquitous signals in the 

building. This solution will allow for individual access points to be placed strategically in high 

intensity spaces where traffic of laptop computer usage exists. This solution includes all stand-


alone POE switches for wireless, required programming, and install of access points as well as the 

testing and configuration of hardware/software per COSTARS pricing. 

Wireless Configuration Infrastructure 


11 Procurve 24 G PoE Switch HP $ 1,917.00 $ 21,087.00 

10 Procurve Gigabit Mini-GBIC HP $ 226.00 $ 2,260.00 

20 Fiber Patch Integra $ 35.00 $ 700.00 

1 5508 Wireless Controller Cisco $ 19,357.00 $ 19,357.00 

1 Smartnet 8X5X4 5508 Series Cisco $ 3,317.00 $ 3,317.00 

1 WSC License 100 Aps Cisco $ 2,901.00 $ 2,901.00 

1 PM2 License for 100 Aps Cisco $ 857.00 $ 857.00 

1 5500 Wirless Controller Additive 50 Aps Cisco $ 10,403.00 $ 10,403.00 

1 CON-SNTE-LC T50A Cisco $ 1,229.00 $ 1,229.00 

1 WSC License 50Aps Cisco $ 1,933.00 $ 1,933.00 

1 Base License 50Aps Cisco $ 571.00 $ 571.00 

4 1000BASE-T SFP Cisco $ 191.00 $ 764.00 

13 AIR-LAP 1142 Antennas Cisco $ 6,287.00 $ 81,731.00 

1 Gigabig Ethernet Blade Cisco $ 4,837.00 $ 4,837.00 

11 GBIC Transceiver Module Cisco $ 242.00 $ 2,662.00 

1 Configuration/Programming Integra $ 21,000.00 $ 21,000.00 

Total $ 175,609.00 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Mrs. Good seconded by Mrs. Barrett, motion #6 was approved as read. 


6. Approve the Purchase of 21 st Century Classroom Technologies for the New High 

School 

The Board approved the purchase of hardware, software and configuration services for an amount 

not to exceed $88,882.70. Upon substantial completion of the Phase II, 83 classrooms will require 

the purchase of equipment and installation to meet the needs of 21 

st century teaching. All existing 

interactive white boards will be removed and transferred to the new classrooms. Due to the 

capabilities of new network infrastructure, high school classrooms are capable of running projectors 

over IP addresses. All existing non-network projectors will be removed, cleaned and repurposed. 

The purchase of networked projectors, accompanying cabling, and software will afford classrooms 

with critical messaging notification capabilities that will force turn-on capacities to notify staff in 

the event of emergency. Additionally, the networking system will allow management of bulb-life 

and force shut-down. This solution includes all required IP programming, install and configuration 

of equipment per COSTARS pricing. 

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21st Century Classrooms 


78 Proj 2700 Lumens Networked Hitachi $ 598.00 $ 46,644.00 

83 10 Ft. Plenum 3.5 MM Cabling Peerless $ 81.00 $ 6,723.00 

83 35 Ft.Plenum Dual RCA AudioCabling Peerless $ 43.50 $ 3,610.50 

83 10' CAT5E Plenum Cabling Peerless $ 34.40 $ 2,855.20 

83 ASL Install/Configuration Troxell $ 265.00 $ 21,995.00 

83 ASL IP Configuration/Programming Troxell $ 85.00 $ 7,055.00 

Total $ 88,882.70 

OTHER BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS: 

MOTION: 

On a motion by Dr. Levinowitz seconded by Mrs. Mendelson, motions #1 and #2 were 


absent). 

1. 

2. 

Approve the Bus Schedules for the 2010-11 School Year 

The Board approved the bus schedules for the 2010-11 school year that are on file in the 

Superintendent’s Office with additional changes as appropriate due to Special Education 

Placements and other updates. 

Approve Appointment of Community Members to the District-wide Budget and Finance Task 

Force 

The Board approved appointment of the following community members to the District-wide Budget 

and Finance Task Force for one (1) year terms effective September 13, 2010 to June 30, 2011: 

Judith Bines Vargas, Michael Carver, Bob Costello, Cherie Degon, Anne Fabry, Edward Guzzo 

Marty Graff, Joseph Holmes, Mary Lampmann, Sandra Lowery, Bruce Merenstein, John Myers 

Kevin R. O’Toole, Richard Petruschke, Lance Rultenberg, Gregory Saul, Stan Silverman and 

Hal Tragash 

AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

‣ Green Ad Hoc Committee: Mrs. Good said she had nothing to report at this time. 

‣ Communications Ad Hoc Committee: Mrs. Barrett said that the Committee met and they set the 

timeline for the newsletter. 

LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

‣ Montgomery County Intermediate Unit: Mr. Chmielewski said that the IU met on August 25 and that 

they passed motions for activities for the 2010-11 school year. 

‣ Montgomery County Legislative Committee: Mr. Robinson reported that the next legislative meeting 

is on September 15 and that there is a presentation being given by candidates running for office in 

regards to education. 

‣ Eastern Center for Arts and Technology: Dr. Levinowitz reported that Eastern met on August 8 and 

were given information concerning a dual enrollment program. 

‣ Educational Advisory Committee: Mrs. Mendelson reported that the EAC has their first meeting on 

September 15 at 7:30 PM. 

‣ PTA/PTO Liaison: Mr. Paston said that the PTA/PTO’s have not met yet but will be meeting soon. 

‣ Township: Dr. Saddler was not present to give his report. 

SOLICITOR REPORT: Mr. Roos did not have anything to report.


COMMUNITY INPUT: 

Roland Lindh – Fort Washington – made a comment in regard to student enrollment. 

Anita Brister – Fort Washington – made a comment in regard to class sizes and student enrollment and 

also questioned how the Board can waive a policy on nepotism in the middle of a meeting. 

Edward Hill – Fort Washington – made a comment in regard to adding a motion not on the agenda and 

asked what if someone did not arrive to the meeting until after the announcement was made, how would 

they know the motion was added. He also made a comment concerning the sign in sheets. 

Mr. Chmielewski and Mr. Paston addressed the questions about student enrollment and class sizes. Mr. 

Paston addressed Mr. Hill’s and Mrs. Brister’s questions about the new motion added to the agenda. 

COMMENTS FROM BOARD / SUPERINTENDENT: Mr. Paston announced that the next Work 

Session meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 4 th in the high school cafeteria and that the next 

Legislative Meeting is scheduled for Monday October 11 th in the high school cafeteria. 

ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Dr. Levinowitz and seconded by Mr. Chmielewski, the meeting was 

adjourned at 9:36 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous affirmative voice vote (Dr. Saddler absent). 

Attest, 

Debbie Mendelson 

Board Secretary 

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