September 1, 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 7:00 P.M.
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance (Ms. Darion)
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1.C. Welcome Visitors
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1.D. Roll Call
Discussion:
Dr. Best, Superintendent, 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 Mr. Frank Giordano, Director of Special Education Mrs. Karen Ovington, Business Manager Dr. Prakash Patel, Director of Technology |
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2. Presentations/Discussion
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2.A. PSBA Honor Roll of School Board Service
Description:
Presented to Dr. John Butler for five years of service
Discussion:
Dr. Best presented Dr. Butler with the PSBA Honor Roll of School Board Service certificate.
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3. Superintendent's Update
Discussion:
Dr. Best shared an opening-of-schools update.
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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.
Attachments:
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6. Teaching, Learning, and Community Engagement
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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.
Attachments:
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8. Business and Finance
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8.A. Financial Reports
Description:
Assessment as of 7/31/26 as reported by the Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeal $1,133,435,085
(Estimated Assessment used in the 2026-2027 Budget $1,132,355,565) General Fund, as of 8/26/2026: Cash Balance $4,136,941.41 Trust Fund $53,201.75 Capital Project Fund $1,496,404.15
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the financial reports as listed.
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8.B. Check list
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve check lists dated 8/26 as follows:
Computer checks #97664-97902 totaling $1,715,053.33
Manual checks #80000031-800000035 totaling $1,116,658.71
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8.C. Master Capital Projects Budget
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Master Capital Projects Budget dated 7/31/26.
Attachments:
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9. Student Services
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9.A. Team Tutor Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to an approve agreement between Lower Moreland Township School District and Team Tutor to provide in-person Wilson instructors for the 2026-2027 school year at the cost included in the attachment.
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9.B. Melmark Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an agreement between Lower Moreland Township School District and the Melmark School for student #8289 to continue to attend Melmark for the 2026-2027 school year, including Extended School Year at a tuition rate of $150,300 as per the IEP and the attached enrollment contract.
Attachments:
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9.C. Comprehensive Learning Center Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an agreement between Lower Moreland Township School District and the Comprehensive Learning Center (CLC) for student #5633 to continue to attend CLC for the 2026-2027 school year, including Extended School Year at a tuition rate of $132,500 as per the IEP and the attached enrollment contract.
Attachments:
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9.D. AIM Academy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an agreement between the District and the parents of Student #8122 to provide educational services to the aforementioned student for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school year including Extended School Year at a total cost of $101,100 as previously discussed at Executive Session.
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10. Technology
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11. School Board
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12. Correspondence
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13. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
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14. Discussion
Discussion:
The board discussed several topics, including the district's U.S. News & World Report High School Ranking, Technology Use in Schools & the Digital Balance Plan, and Release Timing of Student Schedules and Roster Assignments.
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15. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
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16. General Information
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16.A. Next Scheduled Meeting
Discussion:
The next scheduled meeting will be held September 15, 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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