October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Public Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance - Dr. Litt
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1.C. Welcome Visitors
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1.D. Roll Call
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2. Minutes
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2.A. Minutes Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Minutes of the 9/15/26 Regular Meeting and 10/6/26 Work Session as Recorded or Amended, of the Lower Moreland Township School District.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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3. Recognitions
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3.A. Student of the Month
Description:
Lower Moreland High School: Chloe Lau and Sofiia Bazalevska
Lower Moreland Middle School: Chloe Ayling and Charlin Chen Murray Avenue School: Sloane Immerman Pine Road Elementary School: Riley Kuhar |
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3.B. LMHS Fall Drama - The Lost Girl
Description:
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4. Public Comment on Agenda Items
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5. Personnel
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5.A. Personnel Motions
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the personnel Motions as attached.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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5.B. Extracurricular Contracts and Stipends
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Extracurricular Contracts and Stipends as attached.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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6. Teaching, Learning, and Community Engagement
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6.A. Professional Meetings
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the professional meetings as attached
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Buildings and Grounds
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7.A. Applications for Use of Buildings and Facilities
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Applications for Use of Buildings and Facilities as attached.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Business and Finance
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8.A. Financial Reports
Description:
Assessment as of 9/1/26 as reported by the Montgomery County Board of
Assessment Appeal $1,134,201,005 (Estimated Assessment used in the 2026-2027 Budget $1,132,355,565) General Fund, as of 9/29/2026: Cash Balance $36,624,387.28 Trust Fund $53,651.75 Capital Project Fund $1,481,184.29
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the financial reports as listed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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8.B. Checklist
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the checklists dated 9/29/26 as follows:
Computer checks #97903-98153 totaling $2,030,590.28
Manual checks #80000036-800000041 totaling $684,464.27
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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8.C. Master Capital Projects Budget
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Master Capital Projects Budget dated 8/31/2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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9. Student Services
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9.A. MCIU Shared Services Agreement 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Shared Services agreement between the Lower Moreland Township School District and the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit for the 2026-20267 school year at a total cost of $439,532.42 as attached. (This agreement is also known as the Cost Plan.)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Technology
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11. School Board
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11.A. Exception to Policy 707
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the request for an exception to Policy 707 from the Adult Recreational Basketball group.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.B. Overnight Trips for Girls Tennis
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an overnight trip for the Girls Tennis Team State Championship and the Singles and Doubles Championship.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.C. LMTEA Memorandum of Understanding
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached MOU between The Lower Moreland Township School District and the Lower Moreland Township Education Association.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.D. Student Club Proposal - Student Sports Network
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the student club proposal for Student Sports Network (Year 1 2026-2027)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.E. Student Club Proposal - Simon's Heart Club
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the student club proposal for Simon's Heart Club (Year 1 2026-2027)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.F. PSBA Officer Elections
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the submission of the Lower Moreland Township Board of School Directors vote for the 2026 PSBA officer candidates as follows:
President-Elect: Matt Vannoy; Vice-President: Kristy Bolte; Treasurer: David Hein, Eastern Zone Representative: Jason Mell; E-4 Sectional Advisor: Dr. Tasllyn Morales; PSBA Insurance Trustees: Marianne L. Neel and Dr. Michael Faccinetto
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.G. Policy 103-Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited-Students
Description:
Policy 103-Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited-Students
This policy, which relates to Title IX and discrimination, is recommended by the Sweet Stevens Title IX Pool Counsel, which we recently joined. The Sweet Stevens version, as opposed to the PSBA model policy which we currently have, is easier to read and understand for our school community and more clearly lays out the steps and timelines in the process of reviewing complaints than the PSBA version.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 103-Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited-Students.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.H. Policy 104-Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited- Non-Students
Description:
Policy 104-Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited- Non-Students
This policy addresses staff/contractors as related to Title IX and discrimination. It is also the Sweet Stevens version.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 104-Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited- Non-Students.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.I. Policy 111-Lesson Plans
Description:
Policy 111-Lesson Plans
Added recommended language to the policy. Added language regarding lesson plans being submitted as an online platform for review.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 111-Lesson Plans.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.J. Policy 112-Guidance Counseling
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 112-Guidance Counseling.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.K. Policy 118-Independent Study
Description:
Policy 118-Independent Study
Added recommended language throughout the policy. Removed language from Purpose, Authority and Guidelines - language is more procedural and is better suited as an administrative regulation.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 118-Independent Study.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.L. Policy 205-Postgraduate Students
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 205-Postgraduate Students.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.M. Policy 206-Assignment Within District
Description:
Policy 206-Assignment Within District
Added recommended language to the policy. Replaced language under Guidelines with language regarding classroom placement of twins/higher order multiples as a recommendation.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 206-Assignment Within District.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.N. Policy 207-Confidential Communication of Students
Description:
Policy 207-Confidential Communication of Students
Updated minor language to the policy as a recommendation.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 207-Confidential Communication of Students.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.O. Policy 208-Withdrawal From School
Description:
Policy 208-Withdrawal From School
Updated language within the policy for better clarity.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 208-Withdrawal From School.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.P. Policy 212-Reporting Student Progress
Description:
Policy 212-Reporting Student Progress
Added recommended language to the policy. Added language on ensuring a system for measuring academic progress as a recommendation. Added language all staff members comply with the systems established for measuring and reporting student progress.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 212-Reporting Student Progress.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.Q. Policy 214-Class Rank
Description:
Policy 214-Class Rank
Added reference to administrative regulations as a recommendation.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 214-Class Rank.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.R. Policy 249-Bully and Cyberbullying
Description:
Policy 249-Bully and Cyberbullying
This is a model policy from Sweet Stevens that incorporates changes required by Act 20. This draft policy addresses the new requirements to include cyberbullying and an investigation. The policy addresses bullying and cyberbullying, whether conveyed verbally or in writing, including off campus cyberbullying when it has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education, creating a threatening environment, or substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 249-Bully and Cyberbullying.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.S. Policy 301-Creating a Position
Description:
Policy 301-Creating a Position
NOTE: The policy does not require any recommended updates at this time.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 301-Creating a Position.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.T. Policy 302-Employment of Superintendent
Description:
Policy 302-Employment of Superintendent
Added/Updated entire policy with current School Code provisions for contract, pre-employment requirements, performance assessment and removal/severance. Added language regarding the documentation of procedures used to fill vacancies with an acting Superintendent - protects the district from any potential legal liability. Added employment history review language and reporting of arrests and convictions language in compliance with current School Code provisions. Added language regarding removal and severance as a recommendation.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 302-Employment of Superintendent.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.U. Policy 704-Maintenance
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 704-Maintenance.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.V. Policy 719-Integrated Pest Management
Description:
Policy 719-Integrated Pest Management
Draft policy has a timeline for posting of Integrated Pest Management Plan.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 719-Integrated Pest Management.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.W. Policy 819-Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response
Description:
Policy 819-Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response
Key differences between the current and proposed policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 819-Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11.X. Administrative Regulation and Report Form for Policy 249
Description:
Administrative Regulation for Policy 249 Report Form
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of the Administrative Regulation and Report Form for Policy 249.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.Y. Attachments for Policies 103 and 104
Description:
Attachment 1 for Policies 103/104 - Title IX Grievance Procedure
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Attachments for Policies 103 and 104.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Committee Reports
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12.A. Legislative
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12.B. Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
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12.C. MCIU
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12.D. Technology
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12.E. Safe Schools
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12.F. Policy
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12.G. PSBA
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13. Correspondence
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14. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
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15. Discussion
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16. Adjournment
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17. General Information
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17.A. Next Scheduled Meeting - Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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