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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JENKINTOWN
WORK SESSION MINUTES
February 11, 2013
1.0 CALL TO ORDER: A Public Work Session meeting of the Board of School Directors was called to order by Dr. Doug Moore, President, in the Community Room on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 7:30 PM.
2.0 OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT
The Pennsylvania Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Law, The School District of Jenkintown School Directors has caused notice of this meeting to be given by having the date, time and place advertised in The Times Chronicle newspaper on November 22, 2012 and posted in the Administration Office.
· FLAG SALUTE (Business Meeting Only)
· ROLL CALL - ATTENDANCE
BOARD MEMBERS:
Dr. Douglas Moore, President Present
Mr. Ted Miller, Vice President Present
Rev. Betty Campbell Present
Mrs. Patty Castner Absent
Mrs. Maya Cheek Present
Mr. George Dorshimer Present
Mr. Carmen Ezzo Present
Mr. Kenneth Mullen, Esq. Present
Mrs. Carolyn Riley Present
OTHER STAFF IN ATTENDANCE:
Zorian Dubenko, Secretary Dr. Timothy Wade, Superintendent
Michele Glennon, Director of Special Education Keith Purcaro, Elementary Principal
Tom Roller, M/HS Principal Justin O’Donoghue, Esq, Solicitor
Dick Grear, Facilities Manager
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE (see attached sign in sheet for February 11, 2013)
3.0 COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Comments From Student Representatives (Business Meeting Presentation)
3.2 Superintendent’s Report
3.3 Other Communications
3.4 Administrators’ Reports
3.5 Comments from the Public and Staff on Agenda Items Only
This meeting will now be open to the public for comments on specific Agenda Items only. If your comment pertains to students, personnel, litigation or negotiations, we would ask that you see the Superintendent after the meeting since the Board does not generally discuss such items in public.
4.0 MEETING PRESENTATION:
Work Session Presentation:
· Alyssa Davidson conducted the Honors Chorale. The students performed numerous works wonderfully for the enjoyment of all present.
Business Meeting Presentation:
· Friendwatch
5.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
· Approval of minutes of combined Work Session/Business Meeting from 1/28/13 will be presented for formal Board action on 2/25/13.
· Approval of minutes of the Pe4rsonnel Committee Meeting from 2/4/13 will be presented for formal Board action on 2/25/13.
6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT ( Agenda Items)
Formal Board action will be taken on the following items at the Business Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2013
A. FINANCE/OPERATIONS
A.1 Payment Vouchers dated February 1, 2013
A.2 Real Estate Tax Collector’s Report for January 2013
A.3 County Report of Real Estate Transfer Tax for January 2013
A.4 Treasurer’s Reports for January 2013
A.5 High School Fund Student Activity Report through January 31, 2013
A.6 Scholarship Fund Activity Report through January 31, 2013
A.7 Cafeteria Report –for December 2012
A.8 Real Estate Assessment Updates and Appeals Update
A.9 General Fund YTD Revenues and Expenditures Summary through January 31, 2013
A.10 Year to Date General Fund Revenue Expenditures Comparison to Prior Year
A.11 Approval purchase of five two-way UHF radios from the 2010 Bond Fund in the
amount of $1,462.25
A.12 2013-14 General Fund Budget Update and Application for Exceptions
A.13 Permission to Bid Elementary Door Replacement Project
A.14 Approval of 2011-12 Local Audit
B. EDUCATION
B.1 Friendwatch Web Site
B.2 Comprehensive Planning
B.3 The Junior First Lego League
C. PERSONNEL ITEMS
C.1 Personnel Report
D. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
D.1 Second Reading of Policy:
#302 Employment of Superintendent
#308 Employment Contract
#312 Evaluation of Superintendent
#707 Use of School Facilities (Revision)
E. SAFETY REPORTS
E.1 Maintenance Reports
E.2 Fire Drill Reports: Elementary and Middle/High School
7.0 OLD BUSINESS
7.1 Discussion of Real Estate Tax Collector’s Salary
8.0 NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Approval of the Comprehensive Planning Committee Members
9.0 COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, BOARD AND STAFF ON GENERAL TOPICS
This meeting will now be open to the public on any topic. District residents present at a Board meeting may address the Board in accordance with law and Board procedures and policy. If your comment pertains to students, personnel, litigation or negotiations, we would ask that you see the Superintendent after the meeting since the Board does not generally discuss such items in public. Community input at all regular, special and committee meetings is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless extended by the Board President or by the majority of the Board upon motion by a Board member.
Please state your name and address.
10.0 RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLVED, that the Jenkintown Board of Directors shall meet in Executive Session on February 11, 2013 for the purpose of discussing: Early Retirement Incentive.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the discussion of such subject matter in Executive Session will be disclosed to the public when the matter has been resolved, unless such is otherwise prohibited by law.
11.0 ADJOURNMENT
Upon the motion of Ted Miller, second by Maya Cheek, the Board adjourned the meeting at 9:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Zorian Dubenko, Board Secretary
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