Abington School District public meetings in 2025

23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Board approves permits, contracts, and depository banks for district funds

The Abington School District Board of Directors approved permits for building use, contracts for construction, and a list of banks to hold district funds. The board also approved personnel changes and a gift agreement for a high school courtyard.

Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds
Approval of contracts for construction projects
Authorization of depositories for school district funds
Approval of gift agreement for Dr. Ashton B. Carter courtyard
Approval of personnel changes and confidential student matters

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Approval of Minutes

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea · Adrienne Fletcher yea

7.1 Personnel

9 yea

8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

8 yea · 1 abstain

10.1 Advertisement for Bids

9 yea

11.1 Awards of Contracts

9 yea

12.1 Designation of Depositories

9 yea

13.1 Confidential Student Matters

9 yea

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Board of School Directors Reorganization Meeting

Abington School Board elects new leadership for 2025

The Board of School Directors held a reorganization meeting to elect its officers. The board voted to fill the roles of President, Vice President, and President Pro Tempore.

Election of Dr. Melissa Mowry as President
Election of Mr. Yaasiyn Muhammad as Vice President
Election of Mrs. Shameeka Browne as President Pro Tempore
Swearing-in of new board members

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

3.1 Nominations for President Pro Tempore

5 yea

Melissa Mowry yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

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5 yea

Melissa Mowry yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

6.1 Nominations for President

9 yea

6.2 Election of President

9 yea

7.1 Nominations for Vice President

9 yea

7.2 Election of Vice President

9 yea

10.1 Adjourn

9 yea

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Board approves funding resolution for new Abington Middle School

The Board of School Directors is coordinating the planning, demolition, and construction of a new Abington Middle School. This includes appointing a finance team to prepare for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to partially fund the project.

Resolution to fund planning, design, demolition, and construction of the New Abington Middle School
Appointment of Brian Allen and Lauren Stadel (Raymond James) to the General Obligation Bonds Finance Team
Approval of personnel changes in Addenda 6.1, 6.1a, and 6.1b
Approval of Financial Report and Payment of Bills for the period ending October 31, 2025
Authorization for the CFO to apply for Sterling Act Credits

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Personnel

7 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2025

7 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Advertisement for Bids

7 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Awards of Contracts

7 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

13.1 General Obligation Bonds Parameters Resolution

7 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

15.1 Confidential Student Matters

7 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Nov 11, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Abington School Board approves $1/year lease renewal and summer theater space agreement

The Abington School Board met on November 11, 2025, to approve routine administrative actions including personnel changes, building permits, and contracts. The board also voted on several lease agreements and a settlement for a tax assessment appeal.

Approved $1/year lease renewal for 1220 Huntingdon Road with Abington Township through 2030
Authorized summer theater program space agreement with Rooted Tree Productions, Inc.
Settled assessment appeal for tax parcel 30-00-66644-00-7 (The Fairway)
Approved professional services agreement with ICS Consulting, LLC for capital planning and on-call services
Voted on personnel changes and building permit applications

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Approval of Minutes

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Personnel

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Awards of Contracts

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Rooted Tree Agreement

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Settlement Stipulation for Assessment Appeal - The Fairway

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

12.1 Lease Agreement - 1220 Huntingdon Road

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

14.1 Professional Services Agreement with ICS Consulting, LLC., Including Work Orders # 1 and 2

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Abington School Board ratifies three-year agreement with secretaries association

The Board of School Directors is deciding on personnel changes, financial reports, and a new labor contract. The body is also urging state officials to resolve a budget impasse to ensure public education funding.

Ratification of a three-year agreement with Abington Secretaries Educational Support Personnel Association (ASESPA) effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
Approval of the Financial Report and Payment of Bills for the period ending September 30, 2025
Resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor to resolve the state budget impasse
Approval of personnel changes in Addenda 4.1, 4.1a, and Confidential Addendum 4.1b
Decision on a confidential student disciplinary adjudication matter

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

4.1 Personnel

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

5.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2025

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

6.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending September 30, 2025

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Resolution to End State Budget Impasse

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Confidential Student Matter

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Abington School Board approves contracts and nursing services

The Abington School Board met on October 14, 2025, to approve minutes, personnel changes, building permits, contracts, and a nursing services agreement. The board also held a second reading of the Responsible Contractor Policy and received reports on capital projects and professional leaves.

Approved minutes from September 9 and 30, 2025 board meetings
Approved personnel changes per Addenda Nos. 6.1 and 6.1a
Awarded contracts per Addendum No. 8.1
Authorized contract with Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. for nursing services (Oct 14, 2025–Jun 30, 2026)
Held second reading of Responsible Contractor Policy

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

7.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Awards of Contracts

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Responsible Contractor Policy

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Confidential Student Matter

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

16.1 Adjourn

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Sep 30, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Abington School Board reviews proposed 2025 General Obligation Bonds

The Board of School Directors is reviewing proposed General Obligation Bonds Series 2025 and authorizing reimbursements for Middle School project management expenses. The board also approved personnel changes, financial reports, and a first reading of a Responsible Contractor Policy.

Presentation on Proposed General Obligation Bonds Series 2025 by Piper Sandler and Co.
Reimbursement resolution for Middle School project management expenses
First reading of the Responsible Contractor Policy
Approval of personnel changes in Addenda 5.1 and 5.1a
Votes for 2026 Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) officer positions

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending August 31, 2025

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending August 31, 2025

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Awards of Contracts

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 2026 Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Officer Election

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Reimbursement Resolution For General Fund Middle School Expenses

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

12.1 Responsible Contractor Policy

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

13.1 Confidential Student Matter

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

18.1 Adjourn

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Abington School Board approves five revised employee policies and multiple contracts

The Abington School Board held a regular meeting on September 9, 2025, at the Administration Building Board Room. The board approved five revised employee-related policies in a second reading, financial reports, personnel changes, building permits, and multiple contracts. Public comment was accepted both in-person and via telephone.

Approval of five revised board policies: Educator Misconduct, Tobacco and Vaping Products, Discipline - All Employees, Harassment by and of District Employees, and Outside Employment and Outside Business Interests
Approval of financial report for period ending July 31, 2025
Approval of personnel changes as listed in Addenda Nos. 7.1 and 7.1a
Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds as listed in Addendum No. 9.1
Approval of contracts as listed in Addendum No. 10.1

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Approval of Minutes

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Personnel

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending July 31, 2025

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Awards of Contracts

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Educator Misconduct

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.2 Tobacco and Vaping Products

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.3 Discipline - All Employees

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.4 Harassment by and of District Employees

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.5 Outside Employment and Outside Business Interests

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.6 Sick Leave - Central Staff Employees

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.7 Nondiscrimination - All Employees

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

12.1 Personal Days-Central Staff Professional Employees

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

12.2 Personnel Records Transmittal

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

13.1 Election of Board Secretary

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

14.1 Budget Transfers

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

15.1 60-Day Lease Extension - Ardsley School

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

16.1 Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

21.1 Adjourn

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Abington School Board approves multiple policy updates and contracts

The Abington School Board held a meeting on August 26, 2025, at the Administration Building Board Room. The board approved personnel changes, financial reports, bills, permits, and contracts. Several board policies were also approved for first reading, including updates on educator misconduct, tobacco/vaping, employee discipline, harassment, and outside employment.

Approved personnel changes via Addenda Nos. 5.1 and 5.1a
Approved financial report for period ending June 30, 2025 (Addendum No. 6.1)
Approved payment of bills for June 30 and July 31, 2025 (Addenda Nos. 7.1 and 7.1a)
Approved permits for use of buildings and grounds (Addendum No. 8.1)
Approved awards of contracts (Addendum No. 9.1)

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

5.1 Personnel

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

6.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2025

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending June 30, 2025 and July 31, 2025

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Instruction for English Learners (ELs)

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

BoardDocs motion

18 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea · Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.3 Discipline - All Employees

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.4 Harassment by and of District Employees

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

13.1 Title I Schoolwide Plans

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

14.1 Confidential Student Matters

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

19.1 Adjourn

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Board authorizes preparation for Middle School Project bonds

The Abington School District Board of School Directors is deciding on personnel changes, building permits, and special education service contracts. The board is also authorizing a finance team to prepare for the issuance of General Obligation Bond Series 2025 for the Middle School Project.

Authorization of Finance Team to prepare General Obligation Bond Series 2025 for the Middle School Project
Contract with Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) for special education services up to $1,162,870.54
Contract with Children’s Therapy Consultants for Occupational and Physical Therapy up to $500,000
Approval of district-wide assessment program for students
Cancellation of June 1, 2026 board meeting to hold a Student Achievement Awards Ceremony

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

5.1 Personnel

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

6.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Awards of Contracts

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 District-Wide Assessments

6 yea · 1 abstain

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Cathy Spaulding yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad abstain

BoardDocs motion

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Abington School District adopts $202.8 million budget for 2025-2026

The Board of School Directors is meeting to adopt the final general fund budget and set tax rates for the upcoming school year. The board is also reviewing school climate survey results and approving personnel contracts.

Adoption of the 2025-2026 Final General Fund Budget in the amount of $202,851,663
Setting of tax rates: 38.55 mills on property, 0.5% real estate transfer tax, and 0.5% Earned Income Tax
Employment contracts for Chief Financial Officer Patricia Denicola and Director of Human Resources Christine Taylor
Authorization for the Superintendent to enter into construction contracts not to exceed $80,000 per contract
Presentation of School Climate Survey results and next steps

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Personnel

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending May 31, 2025

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending May 31, 2025

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Awards of Contracts

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Adoption of the 2025-2026 Final General Fund Budget

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.2 Adoption of the 2025-2026 Final General Fund Budget

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

BoardDocs motion

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

13.1 Government Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 54 - Classification of Fund Balances

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

18.1 Employee Assignment Book

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

19.1 School Security Services

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

22.1 Abington Cyber Education (ACE) Program

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

23.1 Election of Board Secretary

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

24.1 Abington Middle School: Professional Program Management, Design Professional, and Construction Management Services – ICS Consulting, LLC

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

25.1 Confidential Student Matters

7 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Abington School Board approves preschool lease and emergency operations plan

The Board of School Directors is deciding on personnel changes, contract awards, and safety agreements. Key actions include authorizing a lease for preschool programs and updating the district's emergency operations plan.

Lease agreement with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit for preschool programs at a cost of $38,836.88 plus expenses
Approval of the revised Abington School District Emergency Operations Plan
Agreement with Abington Township Police Department for School Resource Officer (SRO) services
Authorization for the Superintendent to request Act 80 exception days for the 2025-2026 school year
Approval of personnel changes in Addenda 7.1, 7.1a, and 7.1b

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Approval of Minutes

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Personnel

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Advertisement for Bids

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Awards of Contracts

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

12.1 Request for Act 80 Exception

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

13.1 Lease Agreement with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Early Intervention, Head Start, and Pre-K Counts Programs

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

14.1 Abington School District Emergency Operations Plan

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

15.1 School Resource Officers (SRO) Agreement

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

16.1 Project ACCESS

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Special Meeting of the Board of School Directors Regarding Student Achievement Awards

Abington School Board to present 2025 Student Achievement Awards

The Board of School Directors will hold a special meeting to recognize student achievements in various academic and artistic fields. The meeting includes a designated period for public comment regarding these awards.

2025 Literacy Achievement Awards, including Silver Pen, Middle School Writing, and Reading Olympics
2025 Visual Arts Awards
2025 Performing Arts Awards
2025 Mathematics Achievement Awards

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

Tue May 27, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Abington School Board approves $40k food-service contract renewal and sets 2025-26 meal prices

The Abington School Board met on May 27, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving personnel changes, financial reports, and contracts. The board also set breakfast and lunch prices for the 2025-26 school year and elected a new treasurer.

Renewed Chartwells School Dining Services contract for 2025-26 at $40,000 guarantee
Established 2025-26 school breakfast and lunch prices per Addendum No. 12.1
Elected Michael E. Czerwonka as Treasurer at $16,500 annual fee
Approved payment of bills for the period ending April 30, 2025
Approved permits for use of buildings and grounds per Addendum No. 9.1

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Personnel

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2025

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending April 30, 2025

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Awards of Contracts

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Contracted Food Services

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

12.1 School Breakfast and Lunch Prices

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

13.1 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) Board Member Election

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

14.1 Election of Treasurer

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

15.1 Performance Bond for Treasurer

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

16.1 Confidential Student Matter

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue May 13, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

School board adopts $204.9M budget for 2025-2026, taxes at 38.55 mills

The Abington School District Board of School Directors is adopting the Proposed Final General Fund Budget for the 2025-2026 school year at $204,914,426, supported by a real estate transfer tax of one-half percent and a property tax of 38.55 mills. The board is also approving new instructional materials and subscription renewals, personnel changes, permits for building use, advertisement for bids, and awards of contracts. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting is broadcast via YouTube.

Adoption of $204,914,426 Proposed Final General Fund Budget for 2025-2026, with 38.55 mills property tax rate
Adoption of new textbooks and instructional programs for 2025-2026 school year
Approval of personnel changes as per Addenda Nos. 8.1, 8.1a, and 8.1b
Approval of permits for use of buildings and grounds (Addendum No. 9.1)
Approval of awards of contracts (Addendum No. 11.1)

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

8.1 Personnel

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Advertisement for Bids

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Awards of Contracts

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

12.1 Instructional Materials Adoption for the 2025-2026 School Year

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

13.1 Instructional Materials Subscription Renewals for 2025-2026 School Year

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

14.1 2025-2026 Proposed Final General Fund Budget

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

14.3 2025-2026 Proposed Final General Fund Budget

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

15.1 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Services Contract/Cost Plan

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

16.1 Agreement for IDEA Pass Through Funds and Notice of Adoption of Policies and Procedures

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

17.1 Confidential Student Matter

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

22.1 Adjourn

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Board ratifies 3-year contract with Abington Education Association

The Abington School Board approved routine personnel changes, financial reports, payment of bills, permits, and contracts, and ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Abington Education Association (AEA) effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The board also received a presentation on future facilities planning and heard public comments.

Ratification of AEA collective bargaining agreement effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028
Approval of Personnel Addenda Nos. 5.1 and 5.1a for staffing changes
Approval of Financial Report for period ending March 31, 2025
Approval of payment of bills for period ending March 31, 2025
Approval of awards of contracts per Addendum No. 9.1

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

5.1 Personnel

8 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending March 31, 2025

8 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

8 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Awards of Contracts

8 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Abington School Board approves personnel changes and property assessment settlement

The Abington Board of School Directors is meeting to approve personnel changes, contract awards, and building permits. The board is also deciding on a settlement for a property assessment appeal and nominating a representative to the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Board.

Settlement stipulation for assessment appeal of property at 801 Old York Road
Nomination of Brian Allen to the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Board for a three-year term
Approval of personnel changes in Addenda 7.1, 7.1a, and Confidential Addendum 7.1b
Payment of bills for the period ending February 28, 2025
Recognition of Abington Senior High School Robotics Team and Winter Sports Athletes

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Approval of Minutes

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Personnel

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending February 28, 2025

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Awards of Contracts

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Board Candidate Nomination beginning July 1, 2025

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

12.1 Settlement Stipulation for Assessment Appeal - 801 Old York Road

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Board approves 3-year comprehensive plan for submission to state

The Abington School Board approved the submission of a three-year Comprehensive Plan (2025-2028) to the Pennsylvania Department of Education and acted on several routine items including personnel changes, the February 2025 financial report, building-use permits, and contract awards. The meeting also included a mid-year academic review presentation and public comment periods.

Approved Comprehensive Plan 2025-2028 for PDE submission by March 31, 2025
Approved personnel changes per Addenda 6.1, 6.1a, and confidential 6.1b
Approved Financial Report for period ending February 28, 2025
Approved permits for use of buildings and grounds (Addendum 9.1)
Approved awards of contracts (Addendum 10.1)

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Personnel

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Financial Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2025

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Awards of Contracts

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Comprehensive Plan

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

16.1 Adjourn

8 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Mar 11, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Board to review draft 2025-2026 general fund budget

The Abington School Board will receive a presentation on the draft 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and an elementary mid-year academic review. The board will also vote on personnel changes, contracts, building permits, and a memorial garden for Dr. Ashton Carter at Abington Senior High School.

Presentation of draft 2025-2026 General Fund Budget
Elementary Mid-Year Student Academic Review
Approval of personnel changes (Addenda 8.1, 8.1a, 8.1b)
Awards of contracts (Addendum 10.1)
Installation of a garden/courtyard at Abington Senior High School in memory of Dr. Ashton Carter, at no cost to the district

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

Tue Feb 25, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Board approves YMCA lease extensions, summer camp, and GESA contract amendment

The Abington School Board approved a one-year lease extension with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA for before-and-after-school child care at seven elementary schools at no cost, and authorized a summer camp program at Copper Beech and Rydal Elementary Schools with a projected charge of up to $66,947.09. The board also authorized amending the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act contract with CM3 to include work at Copper Beech Elementary School. Additional actions included approving personnel changes, the financial report, payment of bills, permits, and contracts.

Approved one-year lease extension with YMCA Willow Grove for before/after-school care at Copper Beech, Highland, McKinley, Overlook, Roslyn, Rydal East, and Willow Hill Elementary Schools at no cost
Authorized 2025 YMCA summer camp program at Copper Beech and Rydal Elementary Schools with projected charge of $66,947.09
Authorized amendment to Guaranteed Energy Savings Act contract with CM3 for work at Copper Beech Elementary School
Authorized agreement with Rooted Tree Productions, Inc. for district space for summer theater program
Approved personnel changes, financial report ending Jan. 31, 2025, and payment of bills

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Personnel

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Payment of Bills for the Period Ending January 31, 2025

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

10.1 Awards of Contracts

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Rooted Tree Agreement

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

12.1 Lease Agreement, Option Year 1 Extension, with Greater Philadelphia YMCA, Willow Grove Branch

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

14.1 Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA)

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Feb 11, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Abington School Board approves $2.1 million budget for Intermediate Unit services

The Board of School Directors met virtually to approve the 2025-2026 school calendar and public meeting dates. The board also voted on personnel changes, contract awards, and tax collector remuneration. A presentation on the Comprehensive Plan was included in the agenda.

Approved Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 2025-2026 Membership Services Budget of $2,107,175
Approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Approval of 2025-2026 Public Board Meeting Dates
Approval of Tax Collectors' Remuneration for Abington Township and Rockledge Borough
Approval of personnel changes in Addenda 7.1 and 7.1a

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

7.1 Personnel

8 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

15.1 Tax Collectors' Remuneration

8 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

20.1 Adjourn

8 yea

Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Jan 28, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Board seeks voter approval in 2025 primary for new Abington Middle School financing

The Abington School Board held its January 28, 2025 meeting, honoring fall sports athletes, receiving public comment, and approving routine items including personnel changes, financial reports, bills, permits, bids, and contracts. The board approved a resolution to place on the 2025 primary ballot a question seeking voter approval for electoral debt to finance construction of a new Abington Middle School. It also approved the 2025-2026 operating budget for the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology at $12,540,989 plus a $1,025,000 capital assessment.

Approved resolution to call a 2025 Primary Election vote on incurring electoral debt for a new Abington Middle School
Approved 2025-2026 operating budget for Eastern Center for Arts and Technology: $12,540,989 and capital assessment $1,025,000
Approved personnel changes as reflected in Personnel Addenda Nos. 5.1 and 5.1a
Approved payment of bills for periods ending November 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024
Approved advertisement for bids and awards of contracts (addenda referenced)

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

5.1 Personnel

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Payment of Bills for the Periods Ending November 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

8.1 Permits for Use of Buildings and Grounds

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Advertisement for Bids

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 2025-2026 Operating Budget for Eastern Center for Arts and Technology

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

12.1 Approval of Electoral Debt Resolution

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Combined Report and Agenda of the Superintendent and Board Secretary

Board to approve academic program changes for grades 6-12 for 2025-2026

The Abington School Board will consider and vote on several action items including adoption of instructional materials, approval of personnel changes, contracts, and permits. A presentation on future facilities planning will also be given. The board will act on proposed academic program changes for middle and high school, and a confidential student matter.

Approval of academic program changes for grades 6-12 for 2025-2026
Adoption of new textbooks and instructional programs for 2025-2026
Awards of contracts as reflected in Addendum No. 10.1
Personnel changes as reflected in Personnel Addenda Nos. 7.1 and 7.1a and Confidential Addendum No. 7.1b
Future facilities planning update presentation

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

6.1 Approval of Minutes

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

7.1 Personnel

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

9.1 Advertisement for Bids

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

11.1 Instructional Materials Adoption for 2025-2026

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea

12.1 Proposed Academic Program Changes for 2025-2026

9 yea

Brian Allen yea · Angelique Frazier yea · Melissa Mowry yea · Yaasiyn Muhammad yea · Leah Fesi yea · Shameeka Browne yea · Rachel Hartman yea · Elizabeth Eisenhart yea · Cathy Spaulding yea