SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UPPER DUBLIN
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UPPER DUBLIN
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UPPER DUBLIN
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<strong>SCHOOL</strong> <strong>DISTRICT</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>UPPER</strong> <strong>DUBLIN</strong><br />
Work Session Minutes, October 1, 2012<br />
The Board of School Directors of the School District of Upper Dublin held their Work Session<br />
meeting on Monday, October 1, 2012 in the Upper Dublin High School Cardinal Room. Notice of<br />
this meeting was published in a newspaper of general circulation at least 3 days prior to the<br />
meeting.<br />
President Joseph Chmielewski called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone.<br />
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:<br />
Margie Barrett Art Levinowitz Michael Resnick<br />
Joseph Chmielewski Joan Ludwig David Robinson<br />
Vanessa Good Debbie Mendelson Bert Saddler (absent)<br />
OTHERS PRESENT: M. Pladus, B. Bray, R. Schultz, R. Prezuhy, N. Evans, T Sigafoos, L.<br />
Finerelli, J. Koenig, R. Miller, S. Jacobson, L. Pettite, and K. Braun.<br />
PLEDGE <strong>OF</strong> ALLEGIANCE: Art Levinowitz, Board Member<br />
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.<br />
MINUTES: Ms. Bray requested Board Members to review the Minutes of the 08-27-12 Work<br />
Session Meeting, and the 09-10-12 Legislative Meeting and to be prepared to approve them at<br />
the October 8, 2012 Legislative Meeting.<br />
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Michael Pladus. Superintendent of Schools, reported on the<br />
following: 1) he said Community Day on September 29 th was great and thanked everyone<br />
involved for making it possible and said the Gala Concert was excellent and thanked all the<br />
performers for participating, 3) he thanked Mrs. Lohoefer and UDHS students for helping to<br />
arranger the tours at the high school on the September 29 th , 4) he announced that Philadelphia<br />
Magazine do their top 100 school district ranking in the state of Pennsylvania and that Upper<br />
Dublin ranked 15 th .<br />
PRESENTATIONS: None.<br />
CURRICULUM/RECOMMENDATIONS:<br />
Mr. Chmielewski recommended that motion #1 be moved forward for approval at the<br />
October 8, 2012 Legislative Meeting. Board concurred (Dr. Saddler absent).<br />
1. Approve Conferences<br />
It is recommended that the Board approve the conferences on the attached page.<br />
FACILITIES REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
Ms. Bray said she did not have any motions to move forward for tonight’s meeting. She did<br />
comment however that a motion would be put on the agenda for October 8 th regarding our an<br />
extension of our natural gas contract with Hess Corporation.<br />
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FINANCE REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
Mr. Chmielewski recommended that motion #1 be moved forward for approval at the<br />
October 8, 2012 Legislative Meeting. Board concurred (Dr. Saddler absent).<br />
1. Recommend Board Approve Execution and Submission of PlanCon K Documents for<br />
General Obligation Bonds, Series B of 2012<br />
It is recommended that the Board approve execution and submission of PlanCon K: Project<br />
Refinancing documents for General Obligation Bonds, Series B of 2012.<br />
Background:<br />
These submissions are part of the PlanCon process and are required for<br />
review and approval by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department<br />
of Education.<br />
Mr. Chmielewski also announced that the Act 1 index for next year is 1.7%.<br />
PERSONNEL REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
Mr. Sigafoos said that he did not have any motions this evening and would be reviewing his<br />
personnel motions in Executive Session after the meeting.<br />
POLICY REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
Mr. Chmielewski recommended that motion #1 be moved forward for approval at the<br />
October 8, 2012 Legislative Meeting. Board concurred (Dr. Saddler absent).<br />
1. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy No. 610 – Purchases Subject<br />
to Bid<br />
It is recommended that the Board approve the second reading and adoption of revised<br />
Policy No. 610 – Purchases subject to bid (see attached).<br />
Background:<br />
Due to changes in the Pennsylvania School Code, the District needs to<br />
revise its policy and update its threshold procedures.<br />
Mr. Chmielewski recommended that motion #1 be moved forward for approval at the<br />
October 8, 2012 Legislative Meeting. Board concurred (Dr. Saddler absent).<br />
2. Approve Revised Administrative Regulation for Revised Policy No. 610 – Purchases<br />
Subject to Bid<br />
It is recommended that the Board approve the revised Administrative Regulations for<br />
Revised Policy No. 610 – Purchases Subject to Bid (see attached).<br />
Mr. Chmielewski recommended that motion #1 be moved forward for approval at the<br />
October 8, 2012 Legislative Meeting. Board concurred (Dr. Saddler absent).<br />
3. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy No. 611 – Purchases Budgeted<br />
It is recommended that the Board approve the second reading and adoption of revised<br />
Policy No. 611 – Purchases Budgeted (see attached).<br />
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Background:<br />
Due to changes in the Pennsylvania School Code, the District needs to<br />
revise its policy and update its threshold procedures.<br />
STUDENT SERVICES REPORT/ RECOMMENDATIONS:<br />
Mr. Chmielewski recommended that motion #1 (B) be moved forward for approval at the<br />
September 10, 2012 Legislative Meeting. Board concurred (Dr. Saddler absent).<br />
1. Educational Expenses and Independent Provider Agreements<br />
A. Service Agreements - None<br />
B. Educational Agreements<br />
13-18 Authorize approval of an Educational Service Agreement between the District<br />
and the Parents of a special education. This Educational Services Agreement is<br />
for a student who has Instruction in the Home Services for the 2011-2012 School<br />
Year.<br />
Budget: Included in the operating budget<br />
TECHNOLOGY REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS:<br />
Dr. Ludwig said she did not have any motions to move forward for tonight’s meeting.<br />
OTHER BUSINESS/RECOMMENDATIONS:<br />
Mrs. Good recommended that motion #1 be moved forward for approval at the<br />
October 8, 2012 Legislative Meeting. Board concurred (Dr. Saddler absent).<br />
1. Approve Amendment of Contract with Dr. Barbara Moore Williams for an<br />
Amount Not to Exceed $17,750<br />
It is recommended that the Board amend the contract with Dr. Barbara Moore<br />
Williams for professional Development/Cultural Proficiency Training, previously<br />
approved for the 2010-2011 school year, to cover the 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and<br />
2012-2013 school years for an annual amount not to exceed $17,750.<br />
COMMUNITY INPUT – None.<br />
COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT: Mrs. Mendelson<br />
commented that she thought Community Day and the Gala Concert were excellent and thanked<br />
the community for their support. Dr. Pladus commented that prior to the meeting on October 8 th , a<br />
special reception is being held thank all the contractors who worked on UDHS and to thank Sgt.<br />
Petersen for his service overseas. Mr. Chmielewski announced that the next Legislative Meeting<br />
is scheduled for Monday, October 8 th at 7:00pm and the next Work Session Meeting is scheduled<br />
for Monday, November 5 at 6:00pm. He said the Board would be adjourning into Executive<br />
Session after the meeting.<br />
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ADJOURNMENT – Meeting was adjourned at 6:30p.m.<br />
Attest,<br />
Brenda Jones Bray<br />
Board Secretary<br />
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