Lower Moreland School Board Meeting: Wrestling Team, Band Honored

Board of School Directors
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Pine Road Boardroom

I. Board Action
Routine
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance: Mr. Steinberg
Welcome Visitors
Public Questions or Comments on Agenda Items

II. Presentations
Recognition of the High School Wrestling Team – Mrs. Baker
Recognition of the High School Jazz Ensemble and PMEA District, Region and All State Band – Alan Steinberg

III. Recommend Approval of the Minutes of the April 17, 2012 Regular Meeting, as Recorded or Amended, of the Lower Moreland Township School District.

IV. Report of the Superintendent of Schools
Personnel
A. Recommend approval of the retirement of Nancy Hamill, Pine Road School, 5th Grade Teacher, effective June 14, 2012.

B. Recommend approval of the retirement of Bobbie Koenig, Pine Road School, Learning Support Teacher, effective June 14, 2012.

C. Recommend approval to attend Professional Meetings as attached.

D. Recommend approval of the retirement of Charles Hutchings, Murray Avenue School, Music Teacher, effective June 14, 2012.

E. Recommend approval of an FMLA for Rebecca Elias, Murray Avenue School, 7/8 English Teacher, effective approximately September 13, 2012 through December 11, 2012 followed by an Uncompensated Leave effective December 12, 2012 through January 26, 2013.

F. Recommend approval of an FMLA for Kathryn Kammerle, Pine Road School, Math Instructional Assistant, effective August 28, 2012 through October 31, 2012.

G. Recommend approval of the following students as summer maintenance workers beginning June 18, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all clearances on file:

Eric Weir 4th year $8.50 per hour
Greg DeGeorge 3rd year $8.00 per hour
Michael Fiocca 3rd year $8.00 per hour
Mike McKenna 3rd year $8.00 per hour

H. Recommend approval of the following students as summer technology workers beginning June 18, 2012, all clearances on file:

John Duani 4th year $8.25 per hour
Ben Gastfriend 3rd year $8.00 per hour
Jon Aurit 2nd year $7.75 per hour

V. Curriculum
A. Recommend approval of Wilson Fundations Teacher Kits and classroom accessories for Kindergarten in the amount of $3,450 for the 2012-2013 school year.

B. Recommend approval of AP Economics Student Edition (McConnell) for AP Economics in the amount of $6,650 for the 2012-2013 school year.

C. Recommend approval of adoption of adjusted 2011-2012 Federal Program allocations.

Title I from $ 70,089 to $68,536
Title II from $ 41,478 to $41,280
Title III from $ 26,470 to $33,987
Net Increase $5,757
D. Recommend approval of contract with Advanced Academics, as per attached.

VI. Buildings and Grounds
A. Recommend approval of Murray Avenue Drama Club to use the Murray Avenue Stage and Seating Area for the Drama Performance of “Cactus Pass Jamboree”, May 31, 2012 and June 1, 2012 from 6:00pm until 10:00pm. No fee.

B. Recommend approval of LM Enrichment Program to use the High School Pool for Water Aerobics Class, April 17, 2012 through June 7, 2012 from 8:15pm – 8:45pm. No fee.

C. Recommend approval of SPEAC (Special Education Alliance Committee) to use the High School Pool, Gym, Room 101 and Snack Stand for a “Kids Night Out” on May 12, 2012 from 5:30pm – 10:00pm. No fee.

D. Recommend approval of the Lower Moreland High School to use the Auditorium for Graduation on June 6, 2012 from 5:00pm – 10:00pm. No fee.

E. Recommend approval of the Lower Moreland High School to use the Auditorium for Senior Awards Program on May 21, 2012 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. No fee.

F. Recommend approval of the Spanish Club to use the World Studies Classroom for “Spanish Idol” on May 2, 2012 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. No fee.

VII. Business and Finance
A. Recommend approval of the following Financial Reports:

Assessment as of 5/1/12 as reported by the Montgomery County Board of
Assessment Appeals...............$1,086,816,584
(Estimated Assessment used in the 2011-12 Budget $1,083,159,669)
General Fund, as of 5/10/12
Cash Balance.........................$11,637,321.29
Investments ...........................$992,000.00
Trust Funds ...........................$142,826.09
2008 Bond Fund....................$0.00
Capital Project Fund...............$2,854,119.63

B. Recommend approval of the checklist dated 4/26/12 in the amount of $588,403.29 and checklist dated 5/10/12 in the amount of $519,744.10.

C. Recommend approval of the extension proposal for contracted transportation services from First Student, as attached.

D. Recommend approval of the 2012-2013 Food Service Budget per the attached.

E. Recommend approval of the following base lunch prices for the 2012-2013 school year:

Pine Road $2.20
Murray Avenue $2.35
High School $2.80

F. Recommend approval of the 2012-2013 Proposed Final Budget in the amount of $40,697,709, per the attached.

G. Recommend approval of Change Order E-3, Solar Photovoltaic Project, in the amount of $10,000 to make the necessary wiring changes and to install additional protective equipment required to meet the electrical code requirements. The work was completed at all three schools and had to be completed prior to placing the system into operation.

H. Recommend approval of a one year extension of the Janitorial Services Contract as attached.

I. Recommend approval of a one year extension of the Grounds Maintenance Services Contract as attached.

VIII. School Board
A. Solicitor’s Report

B. Committee Reports

● Legislation
● Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
● MCIU
● Technology
● Safe Schools
● Diversity

C. Other
1. Recommend approval of a field trip for the 10th Grade Class to Washington, D.C. on May 22, 2012 from 6:00am – 8:00pm.

2. Recommend approval of the amended language in the Act 93 Agreement as per attached.

3. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Board of School Directors of Lower Moreland Township School District and The Lower Moreland Township Education Association/PSEA/NEA as attached.

4. Recommend approval of the Bucks & Montgomery County Schools Health Care Consortium Trust Agreement as per attached.

5. Recommend approval of the Guiding Principles and Expectations for Bucks & Montgomery Schools Joint Labor/Management Healthcare Consortium as per attached.

6. Recommend approval of the Participation Agreement between the Lower Moreland Township School District and the Bucks & Montgomery County Schools Healthcare Consortium as per attached.

7. Recommend approval of ESY programming as attached.

D. Correspondence

E. Public Questions and Comments for Non-Agenda Items

F. Adjournment

IX. General Information
The next regularly scheduled work session of the Board will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 7:30pm in the Pine Road Boardroom.