August 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Session
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.A. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM. Ms. Blanton noted that the board met in an Executive Session prior to this meeting to discuss a personnel issue and a student issue.
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Baker
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1.C. Welcome Visitors
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1.D. Roll Call
Discussion:
Dr. Best conducted a roll call for Cabinet Members and Administrators.
Mrs. Cheryl Galdo, Director of Human Relations and Public Relations Dr. Julie Henrich, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Scott Cole, Director of Teaching, Learning, and Community Engagement Mrs. Karen Ovington, Business Manager Mr. Lance Freeman, Facilities Director |
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2. Presentations/Discussion
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2.A. ICS Update
Speaker(s):
ICS
Discussion:
John Young and Ryan Murphy, ICS, shared a capital projects update. Board members asked questions and Mr. Young and Mr. Murphy responded.
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3. Superintendent's Update
Discussion:
Dr. Best shared district and building updates.
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4. Public Comment on Agenda Items
Discussion:
Jim McAsey commented on Free Appropriate Public Education.
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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.
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5.B. Extracurricular Contracts and Stipends
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Extracurricular Contracts and Stipends as attached.
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5.C. Cardinal Point Contract Addendum
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached contract addendum with Cardinal Point Homeland Security Group.
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5.D. Substitute Teacher Service Rate Addendum for 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached Substitute Teacher Service Rate Addendum for 2026-2027.
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5.E. 26-27 Independent Contractor Agreements
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached 26-27 Independent Contractor Agreements
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5.F. Title IX Pool Counsel
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached Title IX Pool Counsel agreement with Sweet, Stevens, Katz, and Williams.
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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
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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.
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8. Business and Finance
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8.A. Checklist
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve check lists dated 7/28/26 as follows:
2025-2026 checks #97181-97484 totaling $3,106,900.39
2025-2026 manual checks #80000021-800000030 totaling $2,911,159.78
2026-2027 checks #97485-97659 totaling $2,690,894.81
2026-2027 checks #97660-97663 totaling $8,418.87
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8.B. Change Event #003 - LMTSD Pine Road & Murray Ave Fire Alarms
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Change Event #003 - LMTSD Pine Road & Murray Ave Fire Alarm
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8.C. Financial Reports
Description:
Assessment as of 6/30/26 as reported by the Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeal $1,132,922,215
(Estimated Assessment used in the 2026-2027 Budget $1,132,355,565) General Fund, as of 7/28/2026: Cash Balance $ 5,551,928.07 Trust Fund $53,201.75 Capital Project Fund $1,616,763.52
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the financial reports as listed.
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8.D. Appointment of Auditors
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the the appointment of Maillie LLC for the audit of the Lower Moreland Township School District for fiscal years ended June 30, 2026, 2027 and 2028.
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8.E. Horizontal Direct Drive at Lower Moreland Middle School
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached quote for the replacement of Horizontal Direct Drive at Lower Moreland Middle School.
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8.F. Public School Facility Improvement Grant
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a Resolution to apply for the Public School Facility Improvement grant of $853,539 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Student Services
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9.A. Woodlynde School Agreement 2026-2027
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9.B. Woodlynde School Agreement #2 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an of agreement between Lower Moreland Township School District and the parents of student #8000 to continue to provide educational services to the aforementioned student for the 2026-2027 school year at a total cost of $49,750.
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9.C. Timothy School Agreement 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an agreement between the Lower Moreland Township School District and the Timothy School to continue to provide educational services for student #8704 for the 2026-2027 school year at a total cost of $113,700 in the Full Time Autistic Support program as per the IEP.
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9.D. Nexus School Agreement 2026-2027
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10. Technology
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11. School Board
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11.A. Music Department trip to New Orleans
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached overnight/out-of-state trip request for the Music Department.
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11.B. Jazz Ensemble Trip to New York City
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached overnight trip request for the LMHS Jazz Ensemble to travel to New York City.
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11.C. Student Council Trip to Mountain View High School
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to retroactively approve the attached overnight trip request for the LMHS Student Council.
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11.D. Student Council Trip PASC 2026 Convention
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an overnight trip for Student Council for the PASC 2026 Convention
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11.E. Grade 8 End of Year Dance Venue
Description:
Motion to approve the attached agreement with the Fuge for the Grade 8 End of Year Dance
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve
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11.F. Second Reading of Revised Policy 142-Migrants
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Policy 142-Migrants
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11.G. Second Reading of Revised Policy 143-Standards for Persistently Dangerous Schools
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Policy 143-Standards for Persistently Dangerous Schools
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11.H. Second Reading of Revised Policy 228-Student Government
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Policy 228-Student Government
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11.I. Second Reading of Revised Policy 228-Student Government
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Policy 230-Student Performances
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11.J. Second Reading of Revised Policy 232-Student Involvement in Decision-Making
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Policy 232-Student Involvement in Decision-Making
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11.K. Second Reading of Revised Policy 314.1-HIV Infection
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Policy 314.1-HIV Infection
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11.L. Second Reading of Revised Policy 324-Personnel Files
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 324-Personnel Files
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11.M. Second Reading of Revised Policy 702.1-Crowdfunding
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 702.1-Crowdfunding
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11.N. Second Reading of Revised Policy 703-Sanitary Management
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 703-Sanitary Management
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11.O. Second Reading of Revised Policy 807-Opening Exercises/Moment of Silence/Flag Displays
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 807-Opening Exercises/Moment of Silence/Flag Displays
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11.P. Second Reading of Revised Policy 811-Bonding
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 811-Bonding
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11.Q. Second Reading of Revised Policy 812-Property Insurance
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 812-Property Insurance
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11.R. Second Reading of Revised Policy 830-Security of Computerized Personal Information/Breach Notification
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 830-Security of Computerized Personal Information/Breach Notification
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11.S. Second Reading of Revised Policy 830.1-Data Governance - Storage/Security
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 830.1-Data Governance - Storage/Security
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12. Correspondence
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13. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
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14. Discussion
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15. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM.
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16. General Information
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16.A. Next Scheduled Meeting
Discussion:
The next scheduled meeting will be held August 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Moreland High School Performance Lab located at 545 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.
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