November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Session
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
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 Work Session on Monday, November 9, 2026 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— Project-Based Engineering Curriculum
Type:
Presentation
Public Content:
Ms. Dewees and Ms. Coopersmith will highlight the new project-based engineering curriculum, which engages students in hands-on learning experiences that promote creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. |
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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.
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6. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FINANCE
Type:
Action Item
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6.1. Payment of Bills Report
Type:
Report
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the monthly payment of bills listing, as presented.
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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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6.4.a. 603 Rodman Ave Assessment Appeal
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the stipulation agreement and order to settle for 603 Rodman Ave, as presented.
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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.
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6.7. Cafeteria Operations Report
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the monthly cafeteria report as presented.
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6.8. 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.
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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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7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FACILITIES/OPERATIONS
Type:
Action Item
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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.
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7.2. 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
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9. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - TECHNOLOGY
Type:
Action Item
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10. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - EDUCATION
Type:
Action Item
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11. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - PERSONNEL
Type:
Action 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.
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11.2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding – Combined Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Coaching Assignment
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Memorandum of Understanding among the School District of Jenkintown, the Jenkintown Education Association, and Tom Oliver regarding the combined boys' and girls' cross country head coaching assignment for the Fall 2026 season, with total compensation of $6,650, as presented.
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11.3. Approval of Elementary Yearbook Advisor Position Description
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Elementary Yearbook Advisor position description, as presented.
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11.4. Approval of ESS Addendum — Hourly Instructional Assistant Rate
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the addendum to the agreement with ESS, effective October 20, 2026, establishing an hourly pay rate of $17.33 and a district bill rate of $23.05 for substitute Instructional Assistants, with no lunch deduction. These rates are equivalent to those currently paid and billed under the existing per diem arrangement. All other provisions of the agreement remain unchanged.
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11.5. Approval of ESS Addendum — Elementary Lunch/Recess Assistant
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the addendum to the agreement between the Jenkintown School District and ESS Northeast, LLC, effective October 8, 2026, adding the Elementary Lunch/Recess Assistant position at an hourly pay rate of $15.00 and an hourly district bill rate of $19.95, as presented.
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12. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Type:
Action Item
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12.1. First Reading of Policies 223 Bicycles and Motor Vehicles, 710 Use of Facilities by Staff and Policy 707 Use of School Facilities
Type:
Action Item
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the revised Policies, as presented.
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13. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - SAFETY REPORTS
Type:
Information
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13.1. Safety Report
Type:
Report
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14. OLD BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
Type:
Information
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15. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
Type:
Information
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15.1. Liaison Reports
Type:
Information
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 7:40 pm
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