October 19, 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.
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 10/19/2026 at 7:00 PM | |
| Carolyn Riley | Present |
| Nina Russakoff | Present |
| Nancy Campbell | Present |
| Katie Costandino | Present |
| Laura Igoe | Present |
| Jonathan Litwinowicz | Present |
| Lisa Smith | Present |
| Jason Tucker | Present |
| Patrick Wicks | Present |
| Present: 9, Absent: 0 | |
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1. OPENING
Type:
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 on Monday, October 19, 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
Type:
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 & Thalia Pezzella
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3. BOARD MEETING PRESENTATION
Type:
Presentation
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3.1. Beginning of the year Aimsweb data
Type:
Presentation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Ortiz
Attachments:
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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:
Action Item
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Carolyn Riley
Minutes:
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the minutes as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FINANCE
Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
Attachments:
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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.
Attachments:
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6.5. 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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6.6. 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.
Attachments:
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6.7. 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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6.8. Cafeteria Operations Report
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the monthly cafeteria report as presented.
Attachments:
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6.9. Before and After School Child Care Program Operations Report
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the monthly Before and After School Child Care Program report as presented.
Attachments:
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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.
Attachments:
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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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7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FACILITIES/OPERATIONS
Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1. Facilties Use Request
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the Board of Directors approve the facility use request, as presented.
Public Content:
Approval of the below Facility Use Request
1. JES Movie Night - Home and School Association 2. JES Fall Dance - Home and School Association 3. JYB Basketball - Jenkintown Youth Activities
Attachments:
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7.2. Maintenance Reports
Type:
Information
Public Content:
Contact Person: Michael Nickerson, Facilities Manager
Attachments:
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8. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - SPECIAL EDUCATION - NONE
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9. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - TECHNOLOGY - NONE
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10. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - EDUCATION - NONE
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11. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - PERSONNEL
Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.1. Personnel Report
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Personnel Report, as presented.
Attachments:
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11.2. Revised co-curricular position descriptions for the Middle School Jazz Ensemble Director and High School Jazz Ensemble Director
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
Approve the revised co-curricular position descriptions for the Middle School Jazz Ensemble Director and High School Jazz Ensemble Director, as presented.
Public Content:
The revised position descriptions clarify the qualifications, responsibilities, and time commitments for the Middle School and High School Jazz Ensemble Directors, including instruction, rehearsals, performances, program administration, and student enrichment opportunities. |
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11.3. Memorandum of Understanding (Jazz Ensemble Director Stipends)
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the School District of Jenkintown and the Jenkintown Education Association regarding Middle School and High School Jazz Ensemble Director stipends, as presented.
Public Content:
The Memorandum of Understanding adjusts the annual Middle School and High School Jazz Ensemble Director stipends beginning with the 2026-2027 school year to better reflect the responsibilities and time commitments of these positions.
Attachments:
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11.4. Memorandum of Understanding (Extended Season)
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the School District of Jenkintown and the Jenkintown Education Association regarding compensation for extended season coaching activities, as presented.
Public Content:
The Memorandum of Understanding clarifies the definitions of regular season and extended season athletic activities and establishes how the existing contractual compensation formula applies to coaches’ extended season responsibilities.
Attachments:
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12. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
None
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13. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - SAFETY REPORTS
Type:
Information
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14. OLD BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
Type:
Information
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15. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
Type:
Action Item
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15.1. Authorization for Solicitor to Engage in Salba Property Discussions
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
Motion to authorize the District's solicitor's office to engage in discussions with the owners of the Salba property regarding its potential acquisition and to prepare and negotiate a letter of intent for Board review and consideration. Any final agreement to purchase the property shall require separate Board approval.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15.2. Liaison Reports
Type:
Discussion
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.
Discussion:
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18. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Type:
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 7:42 pm
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