Colonial School District public meetings in 2024
48 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 2, 2024
Board Reorganization Meeting
Colonial School District Board to elect officers for one-year terms
The Board is meeting to reorganize as required by the Pennsylvania School Code. The body will elect a temporary president, a permanent president, and a vice president. The meeting also includes student recognitions.
- Election of Board President
- Election of Board Vice President
- Authorization to continue use of existing signature plates
- Recognition of PWHS Marching Colonials, PWHS Cheerleaders, and 2024 District One /Suburban I League Golf Champion
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6. Public Comments — Motion to authorize the continuation of the use of existing signature plates, until new signature plates can be prepared reflecting the new board officer appointments if…
8 yea
Rasheda Randall yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Gail Plant yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea
Thu Nov 21, 2024
Board Business Meeting
Board considers Act 1 tax rate opt-out and 2023-2024 financial audit
The Colonial School District Board is meeting to approve the 2023-2024 fiscal year audit and a resolution to limit real estate tax increases to the 4.00% Act 1 Index for 2025-2026. The board will also consider funding for district roofing projects and updates to several school policies.
- Resolution to opt out of Act 1 timeline, certifying real estate tax rates will not exceed 4.00% for 2025-2026
- Approval of 2023-2024 financial audit conducted by Withrum
- Funding for 2025-2026 roofing projects at Ridge Park Elementary, Whitemarsh Elementary, and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
- First and second readings of board policies, including a new policy on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Approval of the PWHS Colonial Players 2024 Fall production budget for 'Shakespeare in Love'
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Financial Reports
10 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea
Motion to approve financial reports as presented in Items 4B through 4M for October 2023.
10 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea
5. Treasurer's Report — Motion to approve the October 2024 Treasurer's Report
10 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea
7. Superintendent's Report — Motion to approve the personnel report and extracurricular contracts as outlined in 7B and 7C.
10 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea
Motion to accept and approve the audit report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year as presented and approval to submit the PDE-2057, Annual Financial Report (AFR) to PDE.
110 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea
Mon Nov 11, 2024
Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings
Committee discusses student rights policy and mental health staffing
The Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee will discuss several items including updates on EIB, the 2025-26 school calendar, mental health staffing at CMS and PWHS, and a policy review. The policy review focuses on Policy 235 – Student Rights and Responsibilities, which has been updated to align with PSBA guidelines and Chapter 12 regulations; the committee intends to have a first reading in November 2024 and adoption in January 2025. No votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Discussion of EIB updates
- Discussion of 2025-26 school calendar
- Update on CMS/PWHS mental health staffing
- Review of Policy 235 – Student Rights and Responsibilities (first reading planned for November 2024, adoption in January 2025)
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Mon Nov 11, 2024
Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting
Curriculum committee to review new AI policy and course proposals
The Colonial School District Curriculum Committee will discuss new course proposals for PWHS for 2025-2026, an introduction to AI in the district, and review policies including Policy #815 (Acceptable Use) and new Policy #815.1 (Generative AI). The committee also will consider two conference requests for staff travel.
- PWHS Program Course Proposals for 2025-2026
- Introduction to AI in the Colonial School District
- Policy #815 - Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers and Network Resources with updated language
- Policy #815.1 - Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education (first reading planned for November 2024)
- Conference requests: Beth Lynch to Beacon College Fly-In (Florida, Nov 21-23, 2024) and Rich Madel to NECTFL (NYC, Feb 28-Mar 1, 2025)
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Mon Nov 4, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting
Audit shows clean opinion; committee recommends opting out of Act 1 index timeline
The Finance Committee will review the 2023-2024 audit (unmodified opinion, no findings), receive a 2024-2025 budget update, and consider recommending that the Board opt out of the Act 1 Index timeline for 2025-2026, which would cap tax increases at 4.00% and delay the preliminary budget deadline. The committee will also consider approving the budget for the PWHS fall production.
- 2023-2024 audit received unmodified opinion with no internal control or compliance findings
- Administration recommends opting out of the Act 1 Index timeline for 2025-2026 (4.00% cap)
- 2024-2025 budget comparison as of October 31 to be presented
- Consideration of PWHS fall production 'Shakespeare in Love' budget
- Audit exit meeting scheduled for November 19 with administration
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Mon Nov 4, 2024
HR Committee Meeting
HR Committee to discuss enhancing employee support and satisfaction
The Colonial School District HR Committee will meet to discuss an information item titled 'Empowering Employees: Enhancing Employee Support and Satisfaction.' The meeting includes public comment periods but no votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Information item: 'Empowering Employees: Enhancing Employee Support and Satisfaction' with a presentation
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Mon Nov 4, 2024
Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting
Committee to discuss funding roofing projects with surplus from construction accounts
The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will discuss two items: an update on the CES renovation project, and a proposal to fund the 2025-2026 roofing projects using surplus funds from the CMS Construction and CES Renovation accounts. Public comments are accepted both on agenda items and during a separate period. No decisions are made at this meeting; items are for discussion only.
- CES Project Update presented as information
- Administration recommends funding 2025-2026 Roofing Projects with surplus from CMS Construction and CES Renovation accounts
- No dollar amounts specified in agenda text; details in attached documents
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Thu Oct 17, 2024
Board Business Meeting
Board to adopt revised policies on withdrawals, HIV, and unbudgeted purchases
The Colonial School District Board of Directors will vote on several board policies, including second-read approval of policies on student withdrawal, HIV infection, and un-budgeted purchases. They will also consider first-read approval of policies on discrimination, tobacco, maintenance, and school visitors. Additionally, the board will approve the annual list of contracted bus drivers and routine financial reports.
- Approval of three policies on second read: Withdrawal from School (#203.1), HIV Infection (#208), Purchases Not Budgeted (#612)
- First read of five policies including Discrimination/Harassment (#103, #104), Tobacco (#323), Maintenance (#704), School Visitors (#903)
- Approval of annual contracted bus drivers list for 2024-25
- Approval of September 2024 financial reports and Treasurer's Report
- Approval of October 2024 personnel report and extracurricular contracts
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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve minutes as presented in Items 4B through 4F.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve financial reports as presented in Items 5B through 5L for September 2024.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the September 2024 Treasurer's Report
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
9. Student Representatives Report
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the policies outlined below on a second read basis.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the board policies outlined below on a first read basis.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve a release and placement agreement. Due to student confidentiality, this agreement was discussed in executive session.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the list of contracted bus drivers outlined in Mr. Christopher Brown's memo to Dr. Christian dated October 15, 2024.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to appoint Mark Digian, Business Administrator, as a delegate to the Montgomery County Tax Collection Committee.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the conference requests as outlined below.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
11. Solicitor's Report — Motion to approve the PWHS Glamour Gal's Club to attend the Glamour Gals Club Leadership conference in New York City on November 23, 2024.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Mon Oct 14, 2024
Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting
Curriculum Committee to consider policy changes on school visitors and literacy plan
The Curriculum Committee will hear a presentation on Structured Literacy and discuss the Future Ready Comprehensive Plan for 2022-2028. The committee will also consider deleting Policy #122 on classroom visitations and advancing Policy #907 on school visitors for first reading. Additionally, two conference requests for staff travel will be reviewed.
- Presentation on Structured Literacy
- Review of Future Ready Comprehensive Plan 2022-2025 and 2025-2028
- Proposed deletion of Policy #122 - Guidelines for Classroom Visitations
- First reading planned Oct 24 for Policy #907 - School Visitors
- Conference requests: Rebecca M. Duffy and Mary Rems to attend Service Learning in Career Program in St. Pete, FL, Nov 10-13
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Mon Oct 7, 2024
HR Committee Meeting
HR Committee to review three mandated policies on discrimination and tobacco
The HR Committee is reviewing three PSBA-recommended policies regarding discrimination and harassment for students and staff, as well as tobacco and nicotine use. These reviews are intended to lead to readings and adoption by November 21, 2024.
- Review of Policy #103: Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Students
- Review of Policy #104: Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Staff
- Review of Policy #323: Tobacco, Nicotine, and Related Delivery Products
- Information on Black Men in Education Convening conference (Nov 21-23, 2024)
- Fall 2024 Retirement Seminar with Tupelo Wealth Partners on October 29, 2025
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Mon Oct 7, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee to discuss refinancing 2017 bonds
The Colonial School District Finance Committee will review information items including the refinancing of 2017 bonds into new Series 2024A bonds, a $1,000 donation for the Colonial Middle School Athletics Program, a budget comparison for 2024-2025, and a nomination to serve on the Montgomery County Tax Credit Committee. These items are for discussion and information only, with no final decisions expected at this meeting.
- Refinancing of General Obligation Bonds Series 2017 into Series 2024A
- Donation of $1,000 from Bergey's Chevrolet for Colonial Middle School Athletics
- Budget update comparing September 2024-2025 to September 2023-2024
- Nomination of Mr. Digian to serve on Montgomery County Tax Credit Committee
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Mon Oct 7, 2024
Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting
Committee discusses new maintenance policy #704, CES renovations, and elevator project
The Colonial School District Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will review a new maintenance policy (#704) intended to comply with School Code and DEP regulations, with first reading scheduled for October 17 and adoption in November. The committee will also receive informational updates on the CES renovation project and the PWHS elevator. Public comments will be taken on agenda items.
- CES Project Update – renovation project at Colonial Elementary School
- Policy Review – #704 Maintenance (new policy, first reading Oct 17, adoption Nov 21)
- PWHS Elevator – update on Plymouth Whitemarsh High School elevator
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Thu Sep 19, 2024
Board Business Meeting
Board approves policy revisions, student reps, and 2025-26 calendar start date
The Colonial School District Board is approving minutes, financial reports, and the treasurer's report for August 2024. They are also acting on new business including appointments of student board representatives, revisions to board policies (second read for Policy #321, first read for Policies #612, #203.1, #208), amendments to the 2024-2025 K-12 calendar designating Act 80 days, and setting the proposed start date of August 25, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Appointment of two student board representatives
- Revision of Board Policy #321 - Political Activities (second read, approved)
- First-read approval of policies: #612 Purchases not Budgeted, #203.1 HIV Infection, #208 Withdrawal from School
- Designation of August 21, 22, and November 5, 2024 as Act 80 days on the 2024-2025 calendar
- Proposed start date of August 25, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Opening Items — Motion to approve the August 2024 Treasurer's Report.
117 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
10. Solicitor's Report — Motion to approve the transportation contracts for Superior Bus Service, Wolfington Body Company, and ALC School LLC, to provide supplemental bus services.
35 yea · 1 abstain
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Rick Carpenter abstain · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Mon Sep 9, 2024
Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings
Committee to discuss school safety, 2025-26 calendar, and policy updates
The Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committees of Colonial School District will hold a joint meeting to discuss several topics, including school safety and security, the first day of school for the 2025-26 academic year, an out-of-state college fair, and a review of two policies—HIV Infection (Policy #203.1) and Withdrawal from School (Policy #208). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are listed for discussion only.
- School Safety and Security discussion
- 2025-26 School Calendar – First Day of School discussion
- Out of State College Fair (attached PDF)
- Policy Review: Policy #203.1 HIV Infection
- Policy Review: Policy #208 Withdrawal from School
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Mon Sep 9, 2024
Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting
Curriculum Committee to discuss text selection and conference requests
The Curriculum Committee of the Board will meet to discuss several new business items. The agenda includes reviews of summer opportunities, professional learning, and curriculum cycle updates.
- Text selection process discussion
- Conference requests for Brooke Carpenter, Christine Gaetano, Amanda Thornton, and Joan Warwick to attend NCTE Annual Conference/ALAN Workshop in Boston, MA
- Conference requests for James Carr and Bethany Rickard to attend College in High School Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA
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Tue Sep 3, 2024
HR Committee Meeting
HR Committee to review political activities policy and Title IX update
The Colonial School District HR Committee will hold a meeting to review Policy #321 on Political Activities and receive an information item on updated federal Title IX regulations. The agenda also includes public comment periods and board comment. No votes or decisions are anticipated on the agenda items.
- Review of Policy #321 on Political Activities
- Information on Updated Federal Title IX Regulations
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Tue Sep 3, 2024
Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting
Committee to hear updates on CES project, summer projects, and transportation
This Facilities Management & Transportation Committee meeting is informational only, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The committee will receive updates on the CES project, district-wide summer projects and cleaning efforts, and a transportation update. Public comment periods are provided at the start and end of the meeting.
- CES Project Update — information item
- District Wide Summer Projects / Cleaning — includes attached Summer Projects 2024 PDF (15,913 KB)
- Transportation Update — includes attached Transportation Update PDF (182 KB)
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Tue Sep 3, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee to consider refinancing 2017 bonds to save on interest
The Colonial School District Finance Committee will recommend a parameters resolution to refinance the 2017 General Obligation Bonds, citing savings from low interest rates. The committee will also review Policy 612 on purchases not budgeted, with plans for a first reading on September 19. Information items include a 2024-2025 budget comparison and the 2025-2026 Act I Index, which sets the maximum property tax increase at 4.00%.
- Action item to recommend refinancing the 2017 General Obligation Bonds (GOBs) via a parameters resolution
- Discussion of Policy 612 – Purchases Not Budgeted, with first reading planned for September 19, 2024
- 2024-2025 budget update comparing actuals to the prior year's August figures
- 2025-2026 Act I Index set at 4.00% for the Colonial School District, capping property tax increases
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Thu Aug 22, 2024
Board Business Meeting
Colonial School District to vote on 2024-25 educational service contracts
The Board of School Directors will review financial reports for June and July 2024 and approve personnel changes and extracurricular contracts. The meeting includes votes on student tuition for several specialized schools and the selection of food service vendors for the upcoming school year.
- Educational service contracts including tuition for George Crothers Memorial School ($71,434.11 per student), New Hope Academy ($42,945.00 per student), and Vanguard School ($85,000.00)
- Service agreement with Delta-T Group for paraprofessional and nursing services
- Food service vendor recommendations for bread, groceries, and dairy for 2024-2025
- Resolution to initiate appeals for under-valued properties based on 2024 Transfer Tax Reports
- Policy revisions for Drug and Substance Abuse (#351) and Payroll Authorization (#614)
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Approval of Minutes — Motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented in 3B through 3D.
10 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea
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20 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea
Motion to approve the personnel report and extra duty contracts as presented in 7B and 7C.
10 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea
Motion to approve and ratify the attached resolution authorizing the District initiated appeal of the assessed value for the properties identified as under-valued based on fiscal 2024 Transfer Tax…
10 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea
Motion to approve the stipulations to the assessment appeals of the properties listed below.
137 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Gail Plant yea · Vice President yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · William Winchester yea
Mon Aug 12, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee to discuss Chromebook insurance fee and Act 91 tax credit
The Colonial School District Finance Committee will meet to discuss two main topics: optional student Chromebook insurance for the 2024-2025 school year at a cost of $30 per student ($15 for free/reduced meal participants), and the possible implementation of the Act 91 Tax Credit program. Committee members will also receive updates on the 2024-2025 Pennsylvania state budget and unaudited financial results for the 2023-2024 school year. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.
- Discussion of optional Chromebook insurance program: $30 fee per student, $15 for Free/Reduced Meal participants
- Discussion of Act 91 Tax Credit program implementation within the district
- Update on Pennsylvania state budget for 2024-2025 and its impact on the district
- Presentation of preliminary (unaudited) financial results for 2023-2024 school year
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Mon Aug 12, 2024
Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting
Curriculum Committee to review textbooks and political activities policy
The Curriculum Committee will discuss issue briefs for chemistry and grade 4 math textbooks. The committee will also review Policy #321 regarding political activities for potential adoption in September.
- Issue Brief - Chemistry Textbook
- Issue Brief - Grade 4 Math Resource
- Review of Policy #321-Political Activities
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Mon Jun 10, 2024
Board Business Meeting
Colonial School District adopts $158M budget with a 2.63% real estate tax hike.
The Colonial School District Board of Directors approved routine administrative items, including May financial reports and June personnel appointments. The board adopted the 2024–25 final budget totaling $158,174,696 and set a new real estate tax rate of 25.678 mills, which adds $65.78 annually for each $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Officials also approved classroom supply bids and established July 1 as the billing date for property taxes.
- Adopted the 2024–25 final budget totaling $158,174,696
- Set real estate tax rate at 25.678 mills (a 2.63% increase)
- Approved vendor bids for art supplies, general school supplies, and paper products
- Established July 1, 2024 as the billing date for 2024–25 real estate tax bills
- Reviewed surplus funds from the Colonial Middle School project (agenda item truncated)
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🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve minutes as presented in Items 4B through 4E.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
6. Treasurer's Report — Motion to approve financial reports as presented in Items 5B through 5M for May 2024.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
7. Public Comments on the Agenda — Motion to approve the May 2024 Treasurer's Report
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
9. New Business — Motion to approve the personnel report outlined in 8B and 8C.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve and adopt the 2024-2025 Final Budget totaling $158,174,696 which includes a real estate tax rate of 25.678, an increase of 2.63%.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the 2024-2025 taxation rates, fees, and billing dates as presented.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve bids for art supplies, general school supplies, and paper products for the 2024-2025 school year as presented.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Motion to approve the Administration's recommendation to fund the costs of the projects outlined below with the surplus of funds available from the Colonial Middle School project.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Motion to approve the revisions to Policy #351 Drug and Substance Abuse and Policy #614 - Payroll Authorization on a first read basis as presented.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Motion to approve the tentative trips and academic/athletic competitions our PWHS and CMS students will participate in during the 2024-25 school year as presented. These trips are out of state or…
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Motion to approve rental rates for the 2024-2025 Before and After-School Programs in all elementary schools; and 2024 Summer Camp Program at $47.12 per day and $172.63 per day respectively.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Motion to approve the Colonial School District's Cost Plan which includes services purchased through the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The proposed preliminary cost for the 2024-2025 school…
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Motion to approve the educational services for the 2024-25 school year as outlined below.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Motion to approve the Physician/Dentist Agreement for the 2024-2025 school year as presented.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Motion to approve the Agreement with General Healthcare Resources, Inc. to provide substitute nursing and substitute instructional aide services effective July 1, 2024 as presented.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Motion to approve the Administrative Assistant Compensation and Benefit Agreement for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 as presented.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Motion to approve the Payroll Specialist Benefit and Wage Summary for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 as presented.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Motion to approve Administration’s recommendation to continue the appointment of Ms. Colleen Techtmann, Human Resources Manager, as Colonial School District’s Management Trustee on the Bucks and…
6 yea · 1 not_present
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester not_present
Mon Jun 3, 2024
Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting
Updates on CES project and district-wide summer projects
The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will discuss the CES Project update and district-wide summer project updates. These items are presented for informational purposes.
- CES Project Update
- District Wide Summer Project Updates
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Mon Jun 3, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting
Colonial School District to allocate $2.1M surplus to track, tennis courts, PA systems
The Finance Committee will discuss using $2,142,790 in surplus funds from the completed Colonial Middle School project to pay for three capital projects: resurfacing the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School track and fence, resurfacing tennis courts at Victory Fields, and installing overhead PA systems at elementary buildings. The committee will also review a payroll authorization policy, tax rates for 2024-2025, and a budget update.
- Proposed $453,700 for PWHS track resurfacing and fence
- Proposed $362,440 for tennis court resurfacing at Victory Fields
- Proposed $360,526 for overhead PA systems at elementary buildings
- 2024-2025 real estate tax rate of 25.678 mills
- Policy 614 on payroll authorization to be reviewed
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Mon Jun 3, 2024
HR Committee Meeting
HR Committee to review new drug and substance abuse policy
The Colonial School District HR Committee is meeting to review Policy #351 on Drug and Substance Abuse, a new policy recommended by PSBA. The review is intended to lead to a first reading on June 10, 2024, and a second reading and adoption in August 2024. The agenda also includes public comment periods and board comment.
- Review of Policy #351 Drug and Substance Abuse
- First reading scheduled for June 10, 2024
- Second reading and adoption planned for August 2024
- Policy is a new number, title, and language, categorized as legal liability
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Thu May 16, 2024
Board Business Meeting
Colonial School Board to vote on $4.46M property tax relief and $11M tech school budget
The Colonial School District Board will vote on accepting $4,461,096.55 in state property tax relief, setting a $439.15 reduction for eligible homesteads. They will also consider the Central Montco Technical High School's $11,051,027 operating budget, a new personnel files policy, and several contracts and agreements.
- Accept $4,461,096.55 in property tax relief, with $439.15 reduction per eligible homestead
- Approve Central Montco Technical High School 2024-2025 budget of $11,051,027
- Adopt new Policy #324 on Personnel Files (second read)
- Approve $249,000 contract with The Lincoln Center for three community counselors
- Approve 5.3% increase in facility rental fees
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🗳️ How they voted (22 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve minutes as presented in Items 4B through 4F.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
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27 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the personnel report and extracurricular contracts as outlined in 8B.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to appoint Beth Patruno as the Colonial School District's voting delegate for the 2024 PSBA Delegate Assembly Meeting.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the adoption of Board Policy #324 - Personnel Files on a second read basis. This is a new policy and is categorized as a legal liability.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the revisions to Policy #626 - Federal Fiscal Compliance on a first read basis as presented.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to accept $4,461,096.55 in property tax relief as provided by Special Session Act 1 of 2006 and to further establish the 2024 exclusion of $17,102 from each eligible homestead and farmstead…
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the Colonial School District Real Estate Tax Installment Payment Plan Resolution that is an option for all taxpayers.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the Central Montco Technical High School's operating budget for the 2024-2025 school year as presented.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the attached list of banking and investment institutions for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the stipulation to settle the assessment appeals of the properties outlined below.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to exercise a one year renewal option with Elite Revenue Service to provide tax collection services for Plymouth and Whitemarsh Townships. The renewal will run through June 30, 2025.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the budget for the CMS 6th Grade Spring production of Music Man Kids as presented.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the agreement between the Colonial Food Service Personnel Association and the Board of School Directors of the Colonial School District effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve a 5.3% Act 1 Index increase for all facility rental fees per school board policy #707 Use of Facilities and Equipment. The last facility rental increase occurred in 2017.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the renewal of the legal services consultation agreement with Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams, LLP for the 2024-25 school year in the amount of $8,000.00
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the educational services for the 2024-25 school year as outlined below.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the services agreement renewal for The Lincoln Center to provide three community counselors (one at CMS and two at PWHS) for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $249,000.00.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve the subcontract for the ACCESS program for the 2024-25 school year as presented.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Motion to approve a settlement and release agreement. Due to student confidentiality, this agreement was discussed in executive session.
9 yea
Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · William Winchester Jr yea
Mon May 13, 2024
Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting
Curriculum Committee to review state training, curriculum cycle, conference requests
The Colonial School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss new business items, including a conference share-out, review of state-mandated professional development requirements, a curriculum cycle review, and approval of a conference request. Public comment is scheduled on agenda items and general topics. The agenda is substantive, with specific items for discussion and potential action.
- Conference share-out presentation (CCOB Presentation 5.13.24.pdf)
- Review of state-mandated professional development requirements
- Curriculum cycle review
- Conference request approval for Beth Lynch (conference on 9.25.24)
- Public comment periods on agenda items and general topics
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Mon May 6, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting
Colonial School District proposes 2024-25 budget with tax increase
The Finance Committee will discuss the 2024-2025 Proposed Final Budget of $158,174,696, a 4.65% increase, including a real estate tax hike to 25.678 mills. They will also review the 2023-2024 budget comparison, the CMTHS operating budget, a tax collector contract renewal, and a federal fiscal compliance policy.
- 2024-2025 Proposed Final Budget totals $158,174,696, up 4.65%
- Real estate tax increase to 25.678 mills, adding $65.78 per $100,000 assessed value
- CMTHS 2024-2025 operating budget of $11,051,027, with Colonial contribution of $2,449,505
- Recommendation to renew Elite Revenue Service tax collection contract through June 30, 2025
- Policy #626 Federal Fiscal Compliance review for first reading May 16, 2024
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Mon May 6, 2024
Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting
Committee to discuss CES renovation, rental fees, WES learning cottage, transportation
The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss four information items: the CES renovation project update, rental fees increased by an index, a potential learning cottage at WES, and a transportation update. All items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.
- CES Project Update (renovation)
- Rental Fees Increased by Index
- Potential Learning Cottage at WES
- Transportation Update
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Mon May 6, 2024
HR Committee Meeting
HR Committee to review year in HR presentation
The Colonial School District HR Committee is meeting to discuss a Year in Review presentation on human resources activities. The agenda includes public comment periods and board comment, but the main item is the HR review.
- Year in Review presentation (HR Year in Review.pdf, 1,116 KB)
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Thu Apr 18, 2024
Board Business Meeting
Board adopts $158.17M 2024-25 proposed final budget with tax increase
The Colonial School District Board approved the 2024-2025 Proposed Final Budget of $158,174,696, a 4.65% increase over the prior year, including a real estate tax increase of 0.658 mills (2.63%). The board also approved personnel reports, extracurricular contracts, a new policy on personnel files, revisions to two policies, a solicitor agreement with Fox Rothschild LLP, and a contract with MCIU for VHS program services. The final budget will be considered at the June 10, 2024 board meeting.
- Approved 2024-2025 Proposed Final Budget of $158,174,696 (up $7,021,496, 4.65%) with real estate tax of 25.678 mills (up 0.658 mills, 2.63%)
- Appointed Fox Rothschild LLP as Solicitor for July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025, with $22,000 annual retainer and $205/hour base rate
- Approved new Board Policy #324 (Personnel Files) on first read
- Approved revisions to Policy #318 (Penalties for Tardiness) and Policy #319 (Outside Activities) on second read
- Approved MCIU VHS Consortium Participation Contract for 2024-2025 school year
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Financial Reports — Motion to approve minutes as presented in Items 4B through 4G.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
6. Treasurer's Report
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
7. Public Comments on the Agenda — Motion to approve the March 2024 Treasurer's Report
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
9. Student Representatives Report — Motion to approve the personnel report as outlined in 8B and 8C.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve and adopt the 2024-2025 Proposed Final Budget as presented.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the adoption of Board Policy #324 - Personnel Files on a first read basis. This is a new policy and is categorized as a legal liability.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the revisions to the board policies outlined below on a second read basis.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
1. An annualized retainer of $22,000.00 per year — Motion to appoint Fox Rothschild LLP as Solicitor for the Colonial School District for the time period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 based…
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the contract with MCIU to provide VHS program services for the 2024-2025 school year.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
11. Solicitor's Report — Motion to approve a release and placement agreement in lieu of FAPE. Due to student confidentiality issues, this agreement was reviewed in executive session.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Mon Apr 8, 2024
Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings
School committee to discuss Resolve Room, EIB, website, alumni group
The Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee is meeting to discuss four items: an update on the CMS Resolve Room for 2024-2025, EIB updates, a CSD website app update, and the PW Alumni Association. All items are listed as discussion items, with no votes or decisions scheduled. Public comment is allowed on the agenda and at the end.
- CMS Resolve Room 2024-2025 update
- EIB updates
- CSD Website App update
- PW Alumni Association discussion
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Mon Apr 8, 2024
Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting
Curriculum committee to review multilingual student programs and summer plans
The Colonial School District's Curriculum Committee of the Board is meeting to discuss three new business items: a program for multilingual students, a summer programming update, and summer resources for families. The meeting includes public comment periods on agenda items and general public comment.
- Elevating Leadership, Instruction, and Family Engagement in Schools Serving Multilingual Students
- Summer Programming Update
- Summer Resources for Families
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Mon Apr 1, 2024
Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting
Committee to hear CES project and spring break work updates
The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss two information items: an update on the CES project and a presentation on spring break work. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.
- CES project update (discussion item)
- Spring break work update with presentation (10,538 KB attachment)
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Mon Apr 1, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting
Colonial School District faces $2.79M deficit, mulls 2.63% tax hike
The Finance Committee will discuss the proposed final budget for 2024-2025, which projects a $2,785,634 deficit. Funding the deficit could involve a 2.63% tax increase and use of $400,000 from the assigned fund balance. The committee will also review a budget update for the current 2023-2024 fiscal year.
- Proposed final budget for 2024-2025 with projected $2,785,634 deficit
- Potential 2.63% tax increase (0.658 mills) to a rate of 25.678 mills
- Use of $400,000 from Assigned Fund Balance to help cover deficit
- Final proposed budget to be recommended for April 18, 2024 School Board meeting
- Review of 2023-2024 budget comparisons for March 2024
Mon Apr 1, 2024
HR Committee Meeting
HR Committee to review new personnel files policy and hiring process
The Colonial School District HR Committee is meeting to review a new policy on personnel files (Policy #324) and discuss the hiring process. The policy review is intended to lead to a first reading on April 18, 2024, and adoption in May 2024. The meeting includes public comment periods.
- Review of Policy #324 Personnel Files, a new policy categorized as legal liability
- Policy #324 scheduled for first reading on April 18, 2024, and second reading/adoption in May 2024
- Discussion of the hiring process
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Thu Mar 21, 2024
Board Business Meeting
Board approves 75% senior property tax/rent rebate match, transportation contracts
The Colonial School District Board held a business meeting on March 21, 2024, taking action on multiple items. The board approved financial reports, the treasurer's report, the superintendent's personnel report, and several new business items, including a senior citizen property tax/rent rebate program and contracted student transportation services. Policy revisions were also approved on first and second reads.
- Approved 75% match of Pennsylvania Tax Rebate Program for senior citizens, with rebates totaling $44,430.03 in 2022
- Approved First Student and Sague Transportation as providers for 2024-2025 through 2030-2031
- Approved 2024 summer programs: Summer Academy (7/8-8/1) and Extended School Year (7/2-8/1)
- Approved policy revisions: #318 Penalties for Tardiness, #319 Outside Activities (first read); #314 Physical Examination, #314.1 HIV Infection (second read)
- Approved overnight trip for 7 PWHS students and 3 music teachers to PMEA State In-service Convention in Erie, PA (April 18-19)
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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Financial Reports — Motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented in items 4B through 4H.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve financial reports as presented in Items 5B through 5M for February 2024.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the February 2024 Treasurer's Report
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the personnel report and extracurricular contracts as outlined in 9B and 9C.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the revisions to board policies outlined below on a first read basis.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the revisions to the board policies outlined below on a second read basis.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the 2024 summer programs as outlined below.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to appoint Mark Marsico as Colonial School District's representative on the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit's Board of Directors for the period 7/1/24 - 6/30/25.
7 yea · 1 abstain
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Mark Marsico abstain
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16 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the conference request for PWHS Music Teacher Tonia Kaufman to attend the PMEA Annual In-Service Conference in Erie, PA from April 17-20, 2024. This request was reviewed at the…
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
12. Solicitor's Report — Motion to approve First Student and Sague Transportation as the service providers for contracted student transportation services for the school year 2024-2025 through the…
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Mon Mar 11, 2024
Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting
Curriculum Committee to review special education plan and achievement data
The Colonial School District's Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss several educational items, including a special education plan, annual achievement and growth data, school improvement planning, and a conference request. The meeting includes public comment periods for agenda items and general comments.
- Special Education Plan for Review
- Annual Achievement & Growth Check In
- School Improvement Planning
- Conference request for Tonia M. Kaufman to attend PMEA Annual In-Service Conference in Erie, PA (4/17-4/20, 2024)
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Mon Mar 4, 2024
Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting
Committee to vote on 5-year capital plan and bus contracts
The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will discuss the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan and consider approving contracted student transportation services for 2024-2029. The recommended action is to approve First Student and Sague Transportation as providers. Public comments will be heard.
- 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2024-2025) discussion
- Recommended approval of First Student and Sague Transportation for student transportation, 2024-2025 through 2028-2029
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Mon Mar 4, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee to weigh senior rebate continuation and $2.8M budget deficit
The Colonial School District Finance Committee will discuss and possibly recommend action on continuing the Senior Citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate program at 75% of the state's base rebate, and will review the 2024-2025 budget, which projects a $2,785,634 deficit. The committee will also receive an update on the 2023-2024 budget. Public comments are scheduled.
- Recommendation to continue Senior Citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate at 75% of PA Program base rebate
- 2024-2025 budget projects $2,785,634 deficit; possible 2.63% tax increase (0.658 mills) to 25.678 mills
- Use of $400,000 assigned fund balance to help fund deficit
- 2023-2024 budget update for February 2024
- Senior rebate program had 162 participants, totaling $44,430.03 in rebates
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Thu Feb 15, 2024
Board Business Meeting
Board approves $18.3M in contracts for Colonial Elementary renovations
The Colonial School District Board approved multiple contracts for the Colonial Elementary School (CES) renovations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general contractor, and construction management services, totaling over $18.3 million. The board also approved the 2024-2025 MCIU membership services budget, a bond refinancing resolution, and various routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and the treasurer's report.
- Approved $3,113,000 HVAC contract with Myco Mechanical for CES renovations
- Approved $4,667,300 electrical contract with BSI Electric for CES renovations
- Approved $928,000 plumbing contract with Myco Mechanical for CES renovations
- Approved $9,147,780 general contractor contract with Walter Brucker Company for CES renovations
- Approved $450,000 construction management services contract with ICS Consulting for CES renovations
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🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Financial Reports
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
5. Treasurer's Report — Motion to approve financial reports as presented in Items 4B through 4M for January 2024.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
6. Public Comments on the Agenda — Motion to approve the January 2024 Treasurer's Report
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the personnel report and extracurricular contracts as outlined in 9B and 9C.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the 2024-2025 MCIU Membership Services Budget as presented.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the parameters resolution to refinance the 2018 General Obligations Bonds (GOBs) as presented.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve Myco Mechanical for a total of $3,113,000 for the HVAC work associated with the Colonial Elementary School Renovations.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve BSI Electric for a total of $4,667,300 for the electrical work associated with the Colonial Elementary School Renovations.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve Myco Mechanical for a total of $928,000 for the plumbing work associated with the Colonial Elementary School Renovations.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve Walter Brucker Company for a total of $9,147,780 for the general contractor work associated with the Colonial Elementary School Renovations.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve ICS Consulting for a total of $450,000 for the construction management services associated with the Colonial Elementary School renovations. The cost of the construction management…
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the assessment appeals listed by parcel number below.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the budgets and payments in the budget for the Spring productions at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School and Colonial Middle School as presented.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the revisions to the board policies outlines below on a first read basis.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to delete board policies as outlined below.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the two additional course offerings at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School outlined below. These courses were reviewed and discussed at the Curriculum Committee of the Board meeting on…
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the out of state conference request outlined below. This request was reviewed at the Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting on February 12, 2024.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the stipulation agreement for student #27548 as presented and reviewed in Executive Session.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Mon Feb 12, 2024
Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting
CES Renovation Project Bids discussed at Colonial School District committee meeting
The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss the CES Renovation Project Bids. This is a discussion and information item, with no decisions listed on the agenda. Public comment is scheduled before and after the discussion.
- Discussion of CES Renovation Project Bids
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Mon Feb 12, 2024
Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings
School committee to discuss conflict resolution, EIB updates, and website app
The Colonial School District's Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committees will meet to discuss three items: the CMS Resolve Room for 2023-2024, EIB updates, and a website/app update. These are discussion items only, with no votes scheduled. Public comment is allowed on the agenda and at the end.
- Discussion of CMS Resolve Room 2023-2024 (conflict resolution slides attached)
- EIB Updates (26,245 KB PDF attached)
- CSD Website App Update
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Mon Feb 12, 2024
Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting
Curriculum Committee reviews science standards and AP course issue briefs
The Curriculum Committee will discuss new Science, Technology, & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS) standards. The meeting also includes a preview of summer programming and reviews of issue briefs for AP World History and AP African-American Studies.
- STEELS standards presentation
- Summer programming preview
- AP World History - Modern issue brief
- AP African-American Studies-Phase II issue brief
- Conference request for Director of Technology Andrew Boegly
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Mon Feb 5, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting
Colonial School District Finance Committee to weigh bond refinancing, budget items
The Colonial School District Finance Committee is meeting to review and recommend action on several financial items, including refinancing 2018 bonds, approving the MCIU services budget, and approving spring musical budgets. The committee will also discuss the 2024-2025 budget, which currently projects a deficit, and receive updates on the current year's budget.
- Refinance 2018 General Obligation Bonds to save on interest; parameters resolution recommended for School Board consideration on Feb 15, 2024.
- Approve MCIU Mandated Services Budget for 2024-2025, increasing $70,205 to $2,102,655; Colonial's contribution rises $939 to $94,662.
- Approve spring musical budgets for PWHS 'The Little Mermaid' and CMS 'Camp Rock'.
- CMTHS 2024-2025 operating budget totals $11,096,442, a decrease of $400,599; Colonial's proposed contribution is $2,461,844, an increase of $413,872.
- 2024-2025 budget projects a $2,785,634 deficit; funding it would require a 2.63% tax increase (0.658 mills) to a rate of 25.678 and use of $400,000 from assigned fund balance.
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Thu Jan 18, 2024
Board Business Meeting
Colonial School Board approves contracts, appointments, and financial reports
The Colonial School District Board held a business meeting on January 18, 2024, where it approved routine items including minutes, financial reports, the treasurer's report, and the superintendent's personnel report. The board also adopted governance principles, appointed representatives to external boards, and approved educational service contracts and a settlement agreement.
- Approved educational service contracts: Blue Quest Therapy ($140/hr), Sorenson ($150/hr + $300 subscription), The Vanguard School ($50,088.64 tuition), MCIU Anderson School/Explorations ($39,550)
- Appointed Gail Plant to CSDEF board and Mark Marsico to MCIU board
- Approved settlement and release agreement (confidential, reviewed in executive session)
- Adopted PSBA Principles for Governance and Leadership
- Approved financial reports for Nov/Dec 2023 and Treasurer's Report
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🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Financial Reports
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
6. Treasurer's Report — Motion to approve financial reports as presented in Items 5B through 5M for November 2023 and December 2023.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the November 2023 and December 2023 Treasurer's Report
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the personnel report and extracurricular contracts as outlined in 8B and 8C.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
9. Student Representatives' Report — Motion to adopt PSBA's Principles for Governance and Leadership as outlined below.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to appoint Gail Plant as the district's representative on the Colonial School District Education Foundation's board.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to appoint Mark Marsico as Colonial School District's representative on the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit's Board of Directors.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the educational service contracts for the 2023-2024 school year as outlined below.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve a settlement and release agreement. Due to student confidentiality, this agreement was reviewed in the executive session prior to this meeting.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the board policies outlined below on a second read basis.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the transfer of $5.75 million from the General Fund (10) Unassigned Fund Balance to the Capital Projects Fund (37) and $6.00 million from the Committed Fund to the Assigned Fund…
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
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8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve instructors and classes for the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Adult Evening School Winter and Spring 2024 sessions as outlined in that attached memo from Jessica Lester dated…
6 yea · 2 abstain
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Gail Plant abstain · Sharon Marino abstain
Motion to approve Anthony Sparano as Interim Principal at Whitemarsh Elementary School from January 2, 2024 through February 14, 2024 at a per diem rate of $650.00.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the stipulation agreements for students #28933 and #27504 as presented and reviewed in Executive Session.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
11. Solicitor's Report — Motion to approve the conference requests outlined below.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Mon Jan 8, 2024
Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting
Committee to discuss CES renovation bids, capital plan, winter break work
The Colonial School District's Facilities Management & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss several facilities and transportation items. They will review the bid schedule for the CES Renovation Project, updates to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan, work completed over winter break, and receive a transportation update from Mr. Digian. The meeting includes public comment periods.
- CES Renovation Project bid schedule discussion
- 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan updates
- Work completed over winter break (attachment: Winter Break Projects.pdf)
- Transportation update by Mr. Digian (attachment: Transportation Update 2024.01.08.pdf)
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Mon Jan 8, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee to move $11.75M in fund transfers, review 24-25 budget
The Colonial School District Finance Committee will consider transferring $5.75 million from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund and reallocating $6 million in committed funds to meet state reserve limits. Members will also review the 2023-2024 budget status and discuss the 2024-2025 budget, including projected wage and benefit increases.
- Transfer $5.75M from General Fund to Capital Projects CES Renovation Fund (37)
- Move $3M from Committed Fund to Capital Reserve Fund (32) for construction
- Move $3M from Committed Fund to Assigned Fund for future budgets
- 2024-2025 budget: wages projected up 3.99%, benefits up 6.55%
- PSERS rate certified at 33.9%; health insurance premiums estimated up 9.10%
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