September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Public Meeting
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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. Balitzky)
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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. Minutes
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2.A. Minutes Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Minutes of the 8/18/26 Regular Meeting and the 8/4/26 Work Session as Recorded or Amended, of the Lower Moreland Township School District.
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3. Recognitions
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.A. Budget Update
Speaker(s):
Karen Ovington
Discussion:
Mrs. Ovington provided a district financial update covering year-to-year budget status, current fiscal year performance, and long-term planning. She addressed questions from board members after the presentation.
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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.
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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.
Attachments:
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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 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.B. Checklist
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
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 7/31/26.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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8.D. Budget Transfers
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the proposed Budget Transfers for the 2025-26 school year for computer leases.
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. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
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. Overnight Trip Request - Cross Country
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an overnight trip request for Cross Country for the State Championship.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.B. Overnight Trip Request - Cross Country #2
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an overnight trip for Cross Country for the Ben Bloser Bulldog Invitational
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
Discussion:
Ms. Balitzky shared that the group will meet in October. The group discussed E-Rate and the value that it brings to districts.
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12.B. Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
Discussion:
Mr. Payton presented Eastern's key goals and overarching themes for the upcoming school year.
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12.C. MCIU
Discussion:
Ms. Blanton shared that the first meeting took place in September and there is an upcoming trivia night event.
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12.D. Technology
Discussion:
Dr. Patel shared an update from the Technology Directors meeting which focused on
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12.E. Safe Schools
Discussion:
Mr. Cole shared that the Safe Schools Committee will meet next month.
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12.F. Policy
Discussion:
Ms. Blanton shared that the Policy Committee met for the first time this school year last evening. Policies will be presented at the October Board Meeting.
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12.G. PSBA
Discussion:
Mr. McKee highlighted an upcoming PSBA event that focuses on AI in the classroom. Additionally, Mr. McKee shared that the Pennsylvania School Law Workshop is also upcoming. Information can be found at psba.org.
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13. Correspondence
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14. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
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15. Discussion
Discussion:
Ms. Balitzky shared that she is working with Lower Moreland's Calendar Committee and asked the board to share any feedback with her. Ms. Blanton also shared that the board met in Executive Session prior to this meeting to discuss a personnel matter.
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16. Adjournment
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17. General Information
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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17.A. Next Scheduled Meeting - 10/6/26
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