October 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Legislative Action Meeting

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Good evening and welcome to the October 26, 2026 Legislative Action Meeting of the Hatboro-Horsham School District Board of School Directors.

Please be advised that this meeting is being recorded.
The opinions expressed by any member(s) of the public do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Hatboro-Horsham School District Board of School Directors and are solely those of the presenter. The Hatboro-Horsham District Board hereby expressly disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any defamatory or slanderous statements expressed by any member of the public.

Public Content:  The presiding officer or designee will lead the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Content:  The Board Secretary shall call the roll of the Directors.
 

DIRECTOR	PRESENT	ABSENT
Theresa Brown
Susan Hunsinger-Hoff
Dr. Robert Jarvis
Katherine Kahn
Madison Pease
Ashley Pierson
Denise Schultz
Jennifer Wilson
David Brown

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There was an executive session held on October 12, 2026 to discuss confidential student matters and matters on the agenda.  The meeting lasted approximately 50 minutes.

There was an executive session immediately preceding this meeting to discuss legal matters and the matters to be considered on this agenda.  The meeting lasted approximately 50 minutes.

Public Content:  Ms. Angela Whelan, Principal of Hatboro-Horsham High School, will present the High School's approach to increasing participation and access to experiences related to post-secondary transition planning.  

Ms. Whelan will be joined by Ms. Madelyn Reilly, High School Counselor, and Class of 2027 students, Kevin Stroup, Cora Saxer, and Cecelia Zschunke.

Public Content:  The Administration will present the timeline and strategic approach for developing the 2027-2028 Budget.

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Susan Hunsinger-Hoff, Chairperson, will report on the activities of the Curriculum Committee.  

Public Content:  Ashley Pierson, Chairperson, will report on the activities of the Facilities Committee.

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Theresa Brown, Chairperson, will report on the activities of the Finance Committee.

Public Content:  DJ Schultz, Chairperson, will report on the activities of the Policy Committee.

Public Content:  Dr. Kelli Sendel, Director of Human Resources, will report on the Human Resources Action Items.
 

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This is the time for the public to comment on Agenda Items only.

Community input is governed by Policy 006.  Those interested in speaking during this segment of community input are asked to register with the Board Secretary using the sign-in sheet in the meeting room.  Your name will be called in the order that it appears on the sign-in sheet.  Once your name is called, please come to the microphone and state your name and municipality of residence.  Comments are limited to three minutes.  It is not the Board's practice to engage in dialogue with speakers.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends the approval of the September 28, 2026 Legislative Action Meeting Minutes.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends the approval of the October 12, 2026 Work Session/Committee Meeting Minutes

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of the General Fund Payment Registers for October 2026.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of the attached Budget Transfer Report for October 2026.  

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of the Capital Reserve Fund and Capital Projects Fund Reports for September 2026.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends the approval of the Debt Service Fund Reports for September 2026.

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The Administration recommends the approval of the Food Service Fund Reports for September 2026.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of the Medical Fund Reports for September 2026.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of the Student Activities Fund Reports for September 2026.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of the Scholarship Fund Reports for September 2026.

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The Administration recommends approval of the attached Tax Collectors' Report for School District Real Estate Taxes for the Borough of Hatboro and Horsham Township for September 2026.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of the Treasurer's Financial Reports for September 2026.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends the approval or ratification of the following contracts:

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Contract for the end of year 8th grade field trip.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
These are agreements for 2 students who require school services while in the hospital.

Center School
This is a tuition agreement that the District is paying for as a result of a settlement agreement.

Dituri Consulting LLC
Consulting agreement to work with two high school teachers and support the development of content for the Financial Algebra II course that will be taught next year. 

ESS Northeast, LLC
An addendum to the original agreement for revised pay rates for specified special education support staff positions.

Learnwell
Agreement to provide educational services to a student who has been admitted into a medical facility.

Manor House at Commonwealth
Reservation for the high school girls soccer team to hold their end-of-season banquet.

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
Continuation of professional development offered to 2–3 high school teachers in preparation for offering a Data Science class next school year.

Merakey Philadelphia
Merakey provides educational services to children with Autism and/or Emotional Disturbance.

Museum of the American Revolution
There are two contracts for Keith Valley Middle School students to attend a trip to the museum as a part of the Social Studies curriculum.

Quality Inn and Suites
Hotel reservations for attendance at the PA Thespians Conference in December.

Service Solved powered by GBC
Maintenance contracts for two laminators at Crooked Billet Elementary School.

The Council of Southeast PA
SAP is a state-mandated program in PA that provides prevention, early intervention, and referral services to support students and address barriers to academic and personal success.  This is a new agreement with the Council of Southeast PA to provide comprehensive K-12 SAP services. Under the new agreement, prevention services will include classroom-based lessons, including the Too Good for Drugs curriculum for students in 2nd and 6th grades. Intervention services will be available to students through individual and small-group support based on identified needs. 

WLG
This is a 3-year electricity supplier agreement. It was competitively bid by Provident who is our electricity broker. 

Bucks County Intermediate Unit
This agreement is to use resources from the BCIU for consultation, support, and data analysis in the development of the Comprehensive Plan for the District.

Vereinigung Erzgebirge
Contract to reserve a banquet room for the high school boys soccer team.

King Limousine Service
This is an agreement to have this vendor provide transportation services on an as-needed basis.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of conference attendance for District employees.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of student field trips involving overnight travel or travel greater than 50 miles.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of an agreement for construction management services with ICS Consulting, LLC.

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The Administration recommends the approval of opening a new depository account at TruMark Financial Credit Union for investment of District funds.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of tax assessment stipulations between Hatboro-Horsham School District and  commercial property owners:

• Parcel No. 36-00-05470-00-2, 301-307 Horsham Road
• Parcel No. 36-00-03643-00-2, 537 Dresher Road

Public Content:  The Administration recommends acceptance of the following donations:

• Linda Myers has donated furniture for the High School Life Skills Apartment
• The Sklencar Family has donated a picnic table to Hallowell Elementary School

The donations are accepted in accordance with Policy 702, Gifts, Grants, and Donations. 

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of the disposal of an upright piano at Simmons Elementary School per the attached document and in accordance with Policy 706.1, Obsolete Equipment.

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The Administration recommends approval of student activity organizations and authorized signatories for the 2026-2027 school year.

The names in the attached report are redacted for student privacy and to limit unauthorized attempts to access District accounts. 

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of the following:

HHSD 11th Grade student was placed at Montgomery County Youth Detention Center, 540 Port Indian Road, Norristown, PA 19403

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of the attached Human Resources action items, including but not limited to appointments, changes of status, resignations, retirements, leaves of absence, substitute employment, extracurricular assignments, and supplemental pay per District policy.

Retirements and resignations were received as required by policy.  Candidates for employment were selected and recommended following an interview process conducted by the hiring supervisor (principal, director, etc.). Candidates complete all required new hire paperwork and secure required clearances prior to the start of employment.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of revisions to the Athletic Coach Compensation Plan.

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of a Second Reading and Final Adoption of new policy:

Policy #204.1, Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks.

 

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of a Second Reading and Final Adoption of revised policy:

Policy #822, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Last Revised 2009.

The attached policy was revised in response to the discussion during the September 28 School Board of Directors meeting.

 

Public Content:  The Administration recommends approval of the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school year calendars.

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The Student Board Representatives communicate students' perspectives, represent their peers, and participate in governance with the School Board.  They will help bridge the gap between Board members and students through advocacy, communication, and encouragement to be more engaged in policy and decision making.  Student Board Representatives are not voting members of the Board or any Board Committee.

The following students are currently serving as Student Board Representatives:

Gabriel Conti-Brown, Class of 2027
Charlotte Lim, Class of 2027
Charles Boyd, Class of 2028
Myah Morales-Jones, Class of 2028

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Jennifer Wilson is currently serving as the District representative to the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology.

Public Content:  Katherine Kahn is currently serving as the Board liaison to the Safe Schools Committee.

Public Content:  Dr. Andre McLaurin, Director of Educational Programming, will provide an update regarding the District's federal programs.

Public Content:  Dr. Robert Jarvis is currently serving as the District representative to the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.

Public Content:  Theresa Brown is currently serving as the District representative to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association.

Public Content:  Dr. Scott Eveslage, Superintendent, will provide an update regarding the operations of the District and timely information related to education.

Public Content:  Attached is this month's enrollment report.

Public Content:  Attached is a list of field trips that were approved from September 2026 to October 2026.  This report does not include student trips that are within the district or athletics events.

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This is the time for the public to comment on agenda items or any matters of concern, official action, or deliberation which may or may not be before the Board.

Community input is governed by Policy 006.  Those interested in speaking during this segment of community input are asked to register with the Board Secretary using the sign-in sheet in the meeting room.  Your name will be called in the order that it appears on the sign-in sheet.  Comments are limited to three minutes.  It is not the Board's practice to engage in dialogue with speakers.

Public Content:  The Board Members and Superintendent may share any other comments at this time.

Public Content:  The Presiding Officer shall seek a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting.