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Meeting Agenda
1. OPENING
1.A. Call to Order
1.B. Open Public Meeting Statement
1.C. FLAG SALUTE
1.D. Roll Call
1.E. Announcement of Executive Session(s)
2. BUSINESS MEETINGS: COMMENTS FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES - NONE
3. BOARD MEETING PRESENTATION
3.A. Student Prevention Programming Presentation
3.B. PAYS Survey 2025-26 Presentation
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FINANCE
6.A. Real Estate Assessments and Appeals Update
6.A.1. 430 Clement Road Assessment Appeal
6.A.2. 821 Homestead Road Assessment Appeal
6.B. Acceptance of Donations
6.C. Resolution for the School District of Jenkintown to request a Public School Facility Improvement grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority
6.D. Approval of Transportation Services for Eastern Center for Arts & Techology for the 2026–2027 School Year
6.E. Approval of the contract with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) for Payroll and Child Accounting support services.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FACILITIES/OPERATIONS
7.A. Facilties Use Request
7.B. Maintenance Reports
8. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - SPECIAL EDUCATION
8.A. Approval of Educational Services Agreement, as presented.
8.B. Behavior Interventions Professional Services Agreement
8.C. Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement with The Center for Family Empowerment, LLC.
8.D. Approval of ProCare Therapy Addendum
8.E. Approval of Extended School Year Tuition with Overbrook School for the Blind
8.F. Approval of the Alternative Transportation Services Agreement
9. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - TECHNOLOGY
9.A. Approval of the Devine Brothers Inc Service Work Order.
10. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - EDUCATION
11. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - PERSONNEL
11.A. Personnel Report
11.B. Tenure Report
11.C. Secretary to the Elementary School Principal Position Description
11.D. Approval of the Contract with Scott Eveslage, Ed.D. and The School District of Jenkintown
12. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
13. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - SAFETY REPORTS
13.A. Safety Report
14. OLD BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
15. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
15.A. Liaison Reports
16. BUSINESS MEETING : SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDA ITEMS
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION
18.A. Resolution for Executive Session
18.B. Return to Public Meeting
19. ADJOURNMENT
19.A. Adjourn the meeting
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Combined Work/Business Meeting
Subject:
1. OPENING
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order
Subject:
1.B. Open Public Meeting Statement
Public Content:
 Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Directors of the School District of Jenkintown (the "Board") shall convene its Combined Work Session/Business Meeting on Monday, August 17, 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. 
 
Subject:
1.C. FLAG SALUTE
Public Content:
Subject:
1.D. Roll Call
Public Content:
Board Member Present Absent
Carolyn Riley    
Nina Russakoff    
Nancy Campbell    
Katie Costandino    
Dr. Laura Igoe    
Jonathan Litwinowicz    
Lisa Smith    
Jason Tucker    
Patrick Wicks    
Subject:
1.E. Announcement of Executive Session(s)
Subject:
2. BUSINESS MEETINGS: COMMENTS FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES - NONE
Subject:
3. BOARD MEETING PRESENTATION
Subject:
3.A. Student Prevention Programming Presentation
Subject:
3.B. PAYS Survey 2025-26 Presentation
Subject:
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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.
Subject:
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Attachments:
Subject:
6. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FINANCE
Subject:
6.A. Real Estate Assessments and Appeals Update
Subject:
6.A.1. 430 Clement Road Assessment Appeal
Public Content:
The owner will agree to settle this appeal at the District’s offer of $950,000 for 2026 as authorized by the Board, which will result in a tax loss of about $2,831. 
Subject:
6.A.2. 821 Homestead Road Assessment Appeal
Public Content:
 
The Board reduced the interim assessment, effective 7-1-25, from $3,225,320 (2025 fmv: $9,803,400; 2026 fmv: $10,485,400) to $3,015,530 (2025 fmv: $9,165,700; 2026 fmv: $9,803,400), and the owner appealed. The owner’s appraisal, submitted after the hearing, valued the property at $8,450,000 as of 7-1-25.
 
The District and owner agreed to settle at the following, which represents values slightly higher than the split between the current market values and the owner’s appraisal value:
 
Year Assessment Market Value Settlement Offer (MV) Settlement Offer (AV) Tax Loss
2025 3,015,530 9,165,745 8,810,000 2,898,490 -6,156
2026 3,015,530 9,803,414 9,137,484 2,810,690 -10,774
          -16,930
 
 
Subject:
6.B. Acceptance of Donations
Public Content:
Glenn Morris recurring monthly donation through PayPal $10.00, minus PayPal fee
Subject:
6.C. Resolution for the School District of Jenkintown to request a Public School Facility Improvement grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority
Public Content:

Grant funds are requested for the following:

  • replacement HVAC system in the high school library
  • replacement HVAC system in the guidance suite
  • replacement two sections of the building's roof.

The grant requires a 25% local match. Grant awards are expected to be announced in late fall 2026 or early 2027.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.D. Approval of Transportation Services for Eastern Center for Arts & Techology for the 2026–2027 School Year 
Attachments:
Subject:
6.E. Approval of the contract with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) for Payroll and Child Accounting support services.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FACILITIES/OPERATIONS
Subject:
7.A. Facilties Use Request
Public Content:
Facility Use Requests:

1. Jenkintown Youth Activities - Soccer Fall 2026
2. Jesse Hill Memorial 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Maintenance Reports 
Public Content:

Contact Person:       Michael Nickerson, Facilities Manager
Attachments:
Subject:
8. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Subject:
8.A. Approval of Educational Services Agreement, as presented.
Subject:
8.B. Behavior Interventions Professional Services Agreement
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement with The Center for Family Empowerment, LLC.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Approval of ProCare Therapy Addendum
Attachments:
Subject:
8.E. Approval of Extended School Year Tuition with Overbrook School for the Blind
Public Content:
Tuition Agreement between the Overbrook School for the Blind and The Jenkintown School District for the 2026 Summer Extended School Year.

Total Cost - $6,720.00 
Subject:
8.F. Approval of the Alternative Transportation Services Agreement
Public Content:
The district is contracting with FirstAlt to provide transportation services for students with special needs. Student safety and family communication remain top priorities. FirstAlt vehicles are equipped with cameras, providing an additional layer of safety. Parents and the district also have access to real-time route tracking, allowing us to monitor student's transportation and stay informed about pick-up and drop-off.
Attachments:
Subject:
9. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - TECHNOLOGY
Subject:
9.A. Approval of the Devine Brothers Inc Service Work Order.
Attachments:
Subject:
10. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - EDUCATION
Subject:
11. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - PERSONNEL
Subject:
11.A. Personnel Report
Public Content:
The August Personnel Report reflects staffing updates in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year, including new professional and support staff appointments, co-curricular and athletic positions, and other personnel changes to support District programs and operations.
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B. Tenure Report
Public Content:
The attached Tenure Report identifies temporary professional employees who have satisfied the statutory requirements for attainment of professional employee (tenured) status under the Pennsylvania Public School Code.
Subject:
11.C. Secretary to the Elementary School Principal Position Description
Public Content:
Administration recommends Board approval of the revised Secretary to the Elementary School Principal Position Description, as presented. The revised position description more clearly defines the qualifications, responsibilities, and expectations of the position and reflects the administrative and operational needs of the Elementary School.
Attachments:
Subject:
11.D. Approval of the Contract with Scott Eveslage, Ed.D. and The School District of Jenkintown
Attachments:
Subject:
12. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Subject:
13. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - SAFETY REPORTS
Subject:
13.A. Safety Report
Attachments:
Subject:
14. OLD BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
Subject:
15. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
Subject:
15.A. Liaison Reports
Public Content:

Committee

Board Liaison

Jenkintown Borough Council

Katie Costandino

Montgomery County School District Legislative Committee (MCSDLC)

Lisa Smith

Eastern Center for Arts & Technology

Carolyn Riley

Jenkintown Home & School Association

Nina Russakoff

Jenkintown Education Foundation

Nancy Campbell

Safety & Wellness Committee

Dr. Laura Igoe

Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA)

Patrick Wicks

Charters

Board Representative

DEI Committee Charter

Lisa Smith

Legacy Park at JES Project Charter

Nina Russakoff

Campus Planning Committee Charter

Jason Tucker
Subject:
16. BUSINESS MEETING : SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDA ITEMS
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.
Subject:
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
18.A. Resolution for Executive Session
Subject:
18.B. Return to Public Meeting
Subject:
19. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
19.A. Adjourn the meeting

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