August 18, 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 PM
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance (Dr. Butler)
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1.C. Welcome Visitors
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1.D. Roll Call
Discussion:
Dr. Dennis Best, Superintendent, conducted a roll call for Cabinet Members and Administrators. Dr. Best was present virtually.
Dr. Julie Henrich, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Cheryl Galdo, Director of Human Relations and Public Relations 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 Mr. Bill Miles, High School Principal |
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2. Minutes
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2.A. Minutes Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 6/16/26 Minutes of the Regular Meeting as Recorded or Amended, of the Lower Moreland Township School District.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Recognitions/Presentations
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3.A. TSI Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Scott Cole
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Lower Moreland High School TSI Plan was presented by Mr. Scott Cole, Mr. Bill Miles, and Mr. Frank Giordano. After the presentation and a subsequent question-and-answer session, the board voted to approve the plan.
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3.B. ELD Audit Report
Speaker(s):
Scott Cole
Discussion:
Mr. Scott Cole presented the English Language Development (ELD) Program audit which was completed in partnership with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. Following the presentation, Mr. Cole addressed questions raised by Board members.
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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.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.E. 26-27 Independent Contractor Agreements
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached 26-27 Independent Contractor Agreements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.G. Settlement Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached Settlement Agreement with Employee #2851
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
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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. 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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
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. Music Department trip to New Orleans
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached overnight/out-of-state trip request for the Music Department.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.I. Second Reading of Revised Policy 230-Student Performances
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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ms. Balitzky reported that the next meeting will take place in October.
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12.B. Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
Discussion:
Mr. Payton did not have an update.
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12.C. MCIU
Discussion:
Ms. Blanton shared an update on MCIU travel and professional development.
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12.D. Technology
Discussion:
Dr. Patel shared that the first meeting will take place in September.
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12.E. Safe Schools
Discussion:
Mr. Cole shared that the group will meet in September
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12.F. Policy
Discussion:
Ms. Blanton shared that the Policy Committee will be meeting in September.
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12.G. PSBA
Discussion:
Mr. McKee shared information on upcoming events from PSBA.
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13. Correspondence
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14. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
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15. Discussion
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16. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
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17. General Information
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17.A. Next Scheduled Meeting
Discussion:
The next scheduled meeting will be held on September 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Moreland High School Performance Lab located at 545 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. |
