August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Combined Work/Business Meeting
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1. OPENING
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1.A. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Carolyn Riley
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1.B. Open Public Meeting Statement
Speaker(s):
Carolyn Riley
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Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Directors of the School District of Jenkintown (the "Board") shall convene its Combined Work Session/Business Meeting on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room. The Pennsylvania Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, The School District of Jenkintown School Directors has caused notice of this meeting to be given by having the date, time and place advertised in The Intelligencer newspaper on December 21, 2025, as well as posted on the School District's website and in the Administration Office. FLAG SALUTE
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1.C. FLAG SALUTE
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1.D. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
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1.E. Announcement of Executive Session(s)
Speaker(s):
Carolyn Riley
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1.F. Business Meeting: Comments from Student Representatives
Speaker(s):
Audrey Loomis & Anthony Ash
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1.G. Business Meeting: Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Brea D'Angelo
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1.H. Business Meeting: Administrator's Report
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1.I. Comments from the members of the public and staff -- Agenda Items Only
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2. BOARD MEETING PRESENTATION
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Speaker(s):
Carolyn Riley
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4. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FINANCE
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4.A. Payment of Bills Report
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4.B. Real Estate Tax Collector's Reports
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4.C. County Reports of Real Estate Transfer Tax
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4.D. Real Estate Assessments and Appeals Update
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4.E. Treasurer's Reports
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4.F. Student Activity Fund Report
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4.G. Scholarship Fund Activity Report
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4.H. Cafeteria Operations Report
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4.I. Before and After School Child Care Program Operations Report
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4.J. General Fund Revenues & Expenditures Financial Report
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4.K. Acceptance of Donations
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Glenn Morris recurring monthly donation through PayPal $10.00, minus PayPal fee
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5. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - FACILITIES/OPERATIONS
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5.A. Facilties Use Request
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5.B. Maintenance Reports
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Contact Person: Michael Nickerson, Facilities Manager |
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6. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - SPECIAL EDUCATION
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - TECHNOLOGY
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8. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - EDUCATION
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9. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - PERSONNEL
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9.A. Personnel Report
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10. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
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11. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Agenda Items) - SAFETY REPORTS
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11.A. Safety Report
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12. OLD BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
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13. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION)
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13.A. Liaison Reports
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14. COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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14.A. Comments From the Members of the Public (Non Agenda Items)
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This meeting will now be open to the public for comments on Non-Agenda Items only. District residents present at a Board meeting may address the Board in accordance with law and Board procedures and policy. If your comment pertains to students, personnel, litigation or negotiations, we ask that you see the Superintendent after the meeting since the Board does not generally discuss such items in public. Community input at all regular, special and committee meetings is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless extended by the Board President or by the majority of the Board upon motion by a Board member. Please state your name and address. |
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15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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15.A. Resolution for Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Carolyn Riley
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15.B. Return to Public Meeting
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16. ADJOURNMENT
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16.A. Adjourn the meeting
Speaker(s):
Carolyn Riley
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17. 821 Homestead Road Assessment Appeal
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The Board reduced the interim assessment, effective 7-1-25, from $3,225,320 (2025 fmv: $9,803,400; 2026 fmv: $10,485,400) to $3,015,530 (2025 fmv: $9,165,700; 2026 fmv: $9,803,400), and the owner appealed. The owner’s appraisal, submitted after the hearing, valued the property at $8,450,000 as of 7-1-25. The District and owner agreed to settle at the following, which represents values slightly higher than the split between the current market values and the owner’s appraisal value:
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18. 430 Clement Road Assessment Appeal
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