September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Business Meeting
NOTICE: These minutes are a draft and have not yet been approved by the Board of School Directors. The official approved minutes will be posted following Board approval.
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1. OPENING
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Procedural
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1.1. Call to Order
Type:
Procedural
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Carolyn Riley
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm
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1.2. Open Public Meeting Statement
Type:
Procedural
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Carolyn Riley
Public Content:
Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Directors of the School District of Jenkintown (the "Board") shall convene its Business Meeting Meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room. 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 Act, 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 Intelligencer newspaper on December 21, 2025, as well as posted on the School District's website and in the Administration Office.
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1.3. FLAG SALUTE
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Action Item
Public Content:
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1.4. Roll Call
Type:
Procedural
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
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1.5. Announcement of Executive Session(s)
Type:
Information
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Carolyn Riley
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2. BUSINESS MEETINGS: COMMENTS FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Type:
Information
Speaker(s):
Anthony Ash, Jr. & Thalia Pezzella
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3. BOARD MEETING PRESENTATION - NONE
Type:
Presentation
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Type:
Procedural
Public Content:
This meeting will now be open to the public for comments on specific Agenda Items only. 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 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.
After the initial three-minute comment period ends, the Board will respond to questions or comments raised during that time when a response is appropriate and feasible. If the Board provides a response and you wish to ask a follow-up question or clarify your point, you may use an additional two minutes. This follow-up opportunity is optional, and the Board will manage the process to ensure that all speakers have a fair chance to participate. We recognize that this may extend the length of our public comment periods. We will review the effectiveness of this pilot after we have used it for a period of time. Our intent is to improve public dialogue in a manner that allows for more back-and-forth while maintaining an equitable and orderly process for everyone. Before you begin, please state your name and address.
Discussion:
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5. Approval of Minutes
Type:
Minutes
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the minutes as presented.
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6. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FINANCE
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
The board voted to approve agenda items 6.1 to 6.14, as presented.
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6.1. Payment of Bills Report
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the monthly payment of bills listing as presented.
Attachments:
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6.2. Real Estate Tax Collector's Reports
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors review and acknowledge the monthly Real Estate Tax Collector's report as presented.
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6.3. County Reports of Real Estate Transfer Tax
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the Board of Directors approve the monthly reports of Real Estate Transfer Taxes collected as presented.
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6.4. Real Estate Assessments and Appeals Update
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors review the Real Estate Assessment and Appeals Update.
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6.5. Student Activity Fund Report
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the monthly High School student activity fund report as presented.
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6.6. Scholarship Fund Activity Report
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the monthly Scholarship Fund activity report as presented.
Attachments:
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6.7. Cafeteria Operations Report - NONE
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Action Item
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6.8. Before and After School Child Care Program Operations Report - NONE
Type:
Action Item
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6.9. Treasurer's Reports
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the monthly treasurer's reports, as presented.
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6.10. General Fund Revenues & Expenditures Financial Report
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the General Fund Revenues & Expenditures Financial Report, as presented.
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6.11. Acceptance of Donations
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the Board of Directors accept the donations to the District as presented.
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6.12. Approval of Bus Drivers
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the appointment of the following dedicated bus driver to transport our students who are attending Eastern Center for Arts & Technology.
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6.13. Discussion and Voting on PSBA officer candidates
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board discuss and vote on PSBA officer candidates.
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6.14. Approval of the Resolution Declaring the Districts Intent to accept and use the 2026-27 Ready-to-Learn Block Grant Tax Equity Supplement
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Resolution Declaring the Districts Intent to accept and use the 2026-27 Ready-to-Learn Block Grant Tax Equity Supplement as presented.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FACILITIES/OPERATIONS
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
The board voted to approve agenda items 7.1 to 7.2, as presented.
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7.1. Facilities Use Request
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the Board of Directors approve the facility use requests, as presented.
Public Content:
1. Townhall with Representative Napoleon Nelson 2. Jenkintown Home and School Association Monthly Meetings 3. Jenkintown Music Theatre Auditions 4. Jenkintown Music Theatre 2027 Schedule 5. Home and School Association Jog-A-Thon |
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7.2. Approval of the Schrader Group Proposal.
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the School Board of Directors approve the Schrader Group proposal, as presented.
Public Content:
The Administration recommends that the Board of School Directors approve Schrader Group's proposal to conduct a Feasibility Study and develop a Master Plan for the District. The study will evaluate existing facilities, explore opportunities to maximize current space, assess potential property acquisition and expansion options, and develop a long-term facilities Master Plan to guide future capital planning and investment.
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7.3. Maintenance Reports
Type:
Information
Public Content:
Contact Person: Michael Nickerson, Facilities Manager
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8. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
The board voted to approve agenda items 8.1 to 8.3, as presented.
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8.1. Approval of the Soliant Client Services Agreement
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Soliant Client Services Agreement, as presented.
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8.2. Educational Settlement Agreement
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Educational Services Agreement, as presented.
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8.3. Transportation Fee Reimbursement Agreement
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Transportation Fee Reimbursement Agreement, as presented.
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9. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - TECHNOLOGY
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
The board voted to approve agenda items 9.1, as presented.
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9.1. Approval of the Devine Brothers, Inc. Mechanical Maintenance Quotation
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Devine Brothers, Inc Mechanical Maintenance Quotation, as presented.
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10. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - EDUCATION
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
The board voted to approve agenda items 10.1, as presented.
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10.1. Approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the revised 2026-2027 School Year Calendar, as presented.
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Discussion:
large amount of half instructiondal days - parents complaints (wants fewer half days)
go over the calendar process school calendar policy - labor day stipulation |
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11. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - PERSONNEL
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
The board voted to approve agenda items 11.1 to 11.3, as presented.
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11.1. Personnel Report
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve and ratify the Personnel Report, as presented.
Public Content:
The September Personnel Report includes staffing updates, supplemental assignments, and other personnel changes in support of District programs and operations.
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11.2. Approval of the Jenkintown Police Department Extra Duty Permit Application
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve Jenkintown Police Department Extra Duty Permit Application, as presented.
Attachments:
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Discussion:
Communication pattern at large to attend school events
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11.3. Approval of the Consulting Agreement between the School District of Jenkintown and Educational Leadership Consulting, LLC.
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the Consulting Agreement between the School District of Jenkintown and Educational Leadership Consulting, LLC., as presented.
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12. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Type:
Action Item
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13. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - SAFETY REPORTS
Type:
Information
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14. OLD BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
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Information
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15. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
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Information
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15.1. Liaison Reports
Type:
Action Item
Public Content:
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16. BUSINESS MEETING : SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Type:
Information
Speaker(s):
Dr. Brea D'Angelo
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17. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDA ITEMS
Type:
Action Item
Public Content:
This meeting will now be open to the public for comments on Non-Agenda Items only. 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 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.
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18. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Action Item
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18.1. Resolution for Executive Session
Type:
Action Item
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Carolyn Riley
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18.2. Return to Public Meeting
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
The Board of Directors will not reconvene the public meeting after the executive session and not votes will be held.
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19. ADJOURNMENT
Type:
Action Item
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19.1. Adjourn the meeting
Type:
Action Item
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Carolyn Riley
Recommended Action:
Motion to adjourn the meeting
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm
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| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 9/28/2026 at 7:00 PM | |
| Carolyn Riley | Present |
| Nina Russakoff | Present |
| Nancy Campbell | Present |
| Katie Costandino | Present |
| Laura Igoe | Absent |
| Jonathan Litwinowicz | Present |
| Lisa Smith | Present |
| Jason Tucker | Present |
| Patrick Wicks | Absent |
| Present: 7, Absent: 2 | |