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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JENKINTOWN
BOARD MINUTES
March 8, 2010
1.0 CALL TO ORDER: The Regular meeting of the Board of School Directors was called to order by Mr. Ted Miller, Vice President, in the Community Room on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM.
2.0 OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT
The Pennsylvania Open 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 Act, the Jenkintown School Board has caused notice of this meeting to be given by having the date, time and place mailed to the Clerk of the Municipality; advertised in The Times Chronicle newspaper on December 23, 2009 and posted in the Administration Office.
ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS:
Dr. Douglas Moore, President Excused Absence
Mr. Ted Miller, Vice President Present
Dr. John Cameron Present
Rev. Betty Campbell Excused Absence
Mrs. Patty Castner Present
Mrs. Maya Cheek Present
Mr. George Dorshimer Present
Mr. Kenneth Mullen, Esq. Present
Dr. Eileen Tyrala Goldsmith Present
OTHER STAFF IN ATTENDANCE:
Zorian Dubenko Timothy Wade Michele Glennon
Thomas Roller Keith Purcaro James Cummins
Mark Citron
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:
Kevin Hull
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE (see attached sign in sheet for March 8, 2010)
FLAG SALUTE: Mr. Miller proceeded with a salute to the American Flag.
3.0 COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Comments From Student Representatives
3.2 Superintendent’s Report
3.3 Other Communications
3.4 Comments from the Public and Staff on Agenda Items Only
3.5 Administrators’ Reports
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 you see the Superintendent after the meeting since the Board does not generally discuss such items in public
Kevin Hull presented the student representatives’ report to the school board highlighting recent student activities for the month.
4.0 BOARD MEETING PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation: To Edward Limmer by the Board of Education for Outstanding Achievement for being named a finalist in the 2010 Competition for National Merit Scholarships.
Mr. Roller introduced Edward Limmer, a student at Jenkintown High School, who was recognized by the Board of Education for Outstanding Achievement and was named a finalist in the 2010 Competition for National Merit Scholarships. Mr. Limmer is a member of the National Honor Society, the World Affairs Council and participates in the district’s cross county program.
Presentation: To Keith Gabor and Jim Romano for being recognized as coaches of the year.
Mr. Citron introduced Keith Gabor and Jim Romano who were recognized for being named as coaches of the year.
5.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
§ Approval of Minutes of Board Work Session Meeting of 2/1/2010
§ Approval of Minutes of Business Meeting of 2/8/2010
Upon the motion of Mrs. Castner, second by Dr. Cameron, the Board voted to approve the minutes listed above.
Ayes: All Nays: None
6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items)
Action to be taken
A. FINANCE/OPERATIONS
A.1 Approval of Payment Vouchers dated 3/1/10
3/1/10
General Fund Checks $ 319,621.67
Athletic Fund Checks 2,878.56
Payroll Tax Fund Checks 231,215.46
TOTAL $ 553,715.69
Upon the motion of Mrs. Castner, second by Mrs. Cheek, the Board voted to approve item A.1.
Ayes: All Nays: None
A.2 Real Estate Tax Collector’s Update.
A 2.1 Approval of Proposal (RFP) for Audit Services of Tax Collector’s School District’s Real Estate Tax Collection for the 2009-10 School Year.
Upon the motion of Mrs. Castner, second by Mrs. Cheek, the Board voted to accept the audit services proposal presented by Maillie, Falconiero & Co., LLP for an amount not to exceed $10,000 to audit the tax collector’s real estate collection for the 2009-10 school year.
Ayes: All Nays: None
A.3 County Report of Real Estate Transfer Tax for February 2010.
A.4 Treasurer’s Reports
A.4.1 General Fund as of 2/28/10.
A.4.2 2007 Construction Fund as of 2/28/10.
A.5 High School Fund Student Activity Report as of 2/28/10.
A.6 Scholarship Fund Activity Report as of 2/28/10.
A.7 Cafeteria Report for January 2010.
A.8 Assessment update.
A.9 Construction
A.9.1 Construction Project Update.
A.10 General Fund YTD Revenues and Expenditures Summary as of 2/28/10.
A.11 Construction Fund YTD Revenues and Expenditures Summary as of 2/28/10.
Upon the motion of Mrs. Castner, second by Mrs. Cheek, the Board voted to approve items A.3 through A.11, as presented.
Ayes: All Nays: None
B. EDUCATION
B.1 Approval of High School music adjudication trip to Washington, D.C.
B.2 Approval of High School trip to France
B.3 Approval of Summer Sparkle Program
B.4 Approval of Act 80 Application
Upon the motion of Dr. Tyrala-Goldsmith second by Dr. Cameron, the Board voted to approve the following Education items B.1 and B.2, as presented.
Ayes: All Nays: None
C. PERSONNEL ITEMS
C.1 Retirement of Carol Heath
C.2 Approval of Revised Early Retirement Incentive
C.3 Addendum – Co-Curricular Appointments
Upon the motion of Mrs. Castner second by Mr. Miller, the Board voted to approve the preceding Personnel items C.1 through C.4, as presented.
Ayes: All Nays: None
D. POLICIES – Up to Date
E. SAFETY REPORTS
The following reports have been made part of the official minutes:
E.1 Fire Drill Reports: Elementary and Middle/High School
E.2 Maintenance Report
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS
F.1 Approval of Minutes of Curriculum Meeting from 2/22/2010
Upon the motion of Mr. Miller, second by Mrs. Cheek, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting dated 1/25/2010.
Ayes: All Nays: None
G. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS - NONE
7.0 OLD BUSINESS:
None.
8.0 NEW BUSINESS:
· Reminder: March15 Goal Setting Meeting at Eastern Center
· Review of 2010-11 General Fund Budget
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. If your comment pertains to students, personnel, litigation or negotiations, we would ask you see the Superintendent after the meeting since the Board does not generally discuss such items in public.
10.0 RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
RESOLVED, that the Jenkintown Board of Directors shall meet in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing: None
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 Mrs. Castner, second by Dr. Tyrala Goldsmith, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM.
Ayes: All Nays: None
Respectfully Submitted,
Zorian B. Dubenko, Board Secretary
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