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Key actions approved (motions as read at the meeting):

- Approve the agenda for the Feb. 19 meeting — outcome: approved, roll call 9–0.
- Approve the minutes for the Jan. 22 and Feb. 5 meetings — outcome: approved, roll call 9–0.
- Approve the treasurer’s report (cash-balance summary presented at the meeting) — outcome: approved, roll call 9–0. Treasurer Missus Karam reported beginning cash of $32,097,729.99, total monthly revenues of $1,373,000.12 and net disbursements of $4,542,592.97, leaving an available cash balance of $28,928,168.14.
- Approve the February 2025 tuition reimbursement report — outcome: approved, roll call 9–0.
- Approve the personnel report as presented — outcome: approved, roll call 9–0.
- Approve the February 2025 volunteer list — outcome: approved, roll call 9–0.
- Approve a memorandum of understanding between Abington Heights School District and Johnson College for an after-school STEM program for middle-school students — outcome: approved, roll call 9–0.

Motions were presented and seconded at the meeting; movers and seconders were stated as \"So moved\" and \"Second\" without attribution to specific board members in the record. No votes against or abstentions were recorded in the roll-call tallies provided in the meeting transcript.

Board members did not attach additional conditions to the Johnson College MOU in the meeting discussion; staff will handle implementation details as appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-02-19 Abington Heights School District Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its Feb. 19 meeting the Abington Heights School Board approved the treasurer’s report, minutes, personnel items, tuition reimbursement, volunteer list and a memorandum of understanding with Johnson College for an after-school STEM program; all votes were unanimous (9–0).","taxTitle","Abington Heights SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",38799,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6318323,"Abington Heights athletics update: teams enter district playoffs; swimmers and wrestlers set schedules",306,1614000,1920000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2367210-11762b6e9248b127680b9705ae77bfa0&start=1614&end=1920","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2367210-11762b6e9248b127680b9705ae77bfa0/thumbnail_1614000.jpg","/articles/6318323/Pennsylvania/Abington-Heights-athletics-update-teams-enter-district-playoffs-swimmers-and-wrestlers-set-schedules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6318323-8b02e16cf85a0bf7e131e4b1649fc4fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163978&Signature=l9sGxCeZhCeaBLMgXjvGeJw4U14hwU1SO3kvf6l-rqGwtSJR3eDNJiyDKeKk6GBhd2FRmrMo6SUI~5HpiQ21vMHwKEA7w7mqc2x6Vp8tzJk2ryQ~bv-8e36eBhH7FSunWH9kD0Gna9iIItW6fA1mYQz3w4L9Ye3TzpZIRoJaOkpKCz6EKrSVGOw2gJFSup0jH55xGDiJUKSvULfAxpcZ35NFAwcMwYUUNfasiFQL4-pEd8fg~aaPeWqhnudqIQYhZmjo9G8OpQC6m61WmekG0YRXB-lQbKWWWOEyq7KkR2tV6QTjJByOu0Az~vOjmu2yBm8CHQrEuReSUS7k7vqmfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Athletics staff reported winter- and spring-sports schedules and highlights during the Feb. 19 board meeting.

The girls basketball team traveled to North Pocono on Feb. 19 for a district playoff game after finishing the regular season strong; the boys basketball team had a district schedule that included a Feb. 21 home game versus Crestwood. The athletics report noted there are no cash sales at district playoff sites per PIAA rules; tickets are available online.

Wrestling individual districts were scheduled at Wilkes-Barre Area High School on Feb. 20–21; diving districts were scheduled at Wilkes-Barre CYC on Feb. 22; and swim championships were set for Feb. 28–March 1 at Wilkes-Barre Area High School with a 5 p.m. start. Spring sports physicals through Lehigh Valley Health Network were scheduled for Feb. 22; spring sports were set to begin on March 3. The athletics office noted a gym-capacity limit of 800 spectators at a recent home game and advised early arrival for popular contests.

Team highlights included senior Robbie Lucas joining the boys basketball 1,000-point club and posting a career-high 35 points against West Scranton; Maggie Coleman joining the girls 1,000-point club in January; boys swim team dominance with only one loss, and indoor-track athletes setting new personal records, including an age-group indoor mile record by Anna Pujalowski (5:04) at the Garden State Invitational.

The board did not take action related to athletics at the Feb. 19 meeting; the report was informational.","Athletics director provided a detailed winter-sports update: girls and boys basketball playoff schedules, wrestling and diving district dates, swim/dive championships, spring physicals and season start dates, and several individual team highlights including two students reaching 1,000 career points and new PRs in indoor track.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6318329,"Residents ask about federal funding, district mailer and public pool access at Abington Heights meeting",520,950000,1470000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2367210-11762b6e9248b127680b9705ae77bfa0&start=950&end=1470","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2367210-11762b6e9248b127680b9705ae77bfa0/thumbnail_950000.jpg","/articles/6318329/Pennsylvania/Residents-ask-about-federal-funding-district-mailer-and-public-pool-access-at-Abington-Heights-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6318329-45e23e2e1807375a35258db6b97d6343/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163978&Signature=C389uC1DQq~pMACL8URXs0kiDIgR9dr4PPWltocSEUhWefdTiV8f85EDM-n4eOyfPru6-mMdiQ1sjI9hfJbjrrF5ZgPxsdG3HEtmmFZewVgfe~bSeuGlRjJ-2KiBWGysChLZPNJ~rxnj-rvCZPf-UkjkxFmK5ApvycffNZA5-1U8YnMnbplYqxbRm8K345MCj1SDU-8YyP96CdxvXHq4G6JiTJ9G6Sl3NTA1oB6Xk~1m749iojsPi36OC7I5eJacvhkphpfAzhU-meqrLb37adBgvxvtGN1PZ7BU-X8gM73qmvbImUsdJQnIN-uomwzfim6IX-cI6LNSlocl3zDohw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents used the public-comment period to ask about federal funding, the district’s recent mailed newsletter and public access to the high-school pool.

Robin Domenico asked where to find information on federal funding levels and whether reductions in federal education funding would affect taxpayers. District officials responded that roughly $7 of every $10 of the district’s revenue comes from local sources, about $2.90 from state sources and about $0.10 from federal sources (figures presented as approximate). Officials also said the district is “forward funded” and is still accounting for one-time ESSER funds that will phase off the books this year; they recommended budget documents on the district website for more detail.

Domenico also questioned a district mailer she received after 28 years in the community and said she would like to be removed from future mailings. District representatives said the mailer costs about $1.20 per resident and that district communications aim to reach households that do not have current students in the district; they noted other channels such as Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates, and the website for static or transactional information.

On pool access, Domenico asked whether the district offers open public swim sessions or swim lessons. District staff said organizations routinely use the pool for lessons and that the district approves swim-lesson requests when submitted; however, the district said it does not currently run regular open-swim sessions and that past reductions in lifeguard availability and funding constrained public access. Staff said they would look into whether community swim options can be reestablished and noted some community-run programs promote sessions on social platforms.

No formal board action resulted from the public comments. Board members encouraged continued outreach and said district staff would follow up on specific requests for communications opt-out and information about community aquatics offerings.","During public comment, residents asked how much federal funding the district receives, questioned a recent district mailer and raised concerns about the availability of public swim times and swim lessons at the district pool.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6318334,"Band boosters ask board to support instrument-replacement fundraiser; estimate $55,000 in needs",298,1792000,2090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2367210-11762b6e9248b127680b9705ae77bfa0&start=1792&end=2090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2367210-11762b6e9248b127680b9705ae77bfa0/thumbnail_1792000.jpg","/articles/6318334/Pennsylvania/Band-boosters-ask-board-to-support-instrument-replacement-fundraiser-estimate-55000-in-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6318334-d2876bfe3c0ab6c9cae3060e3aba1b83/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163978&Signature=D19xSwiAwUBpGzE69FDebvdJjcBtE7xzI-nVKGbSTrzSSRwZboSBiBOaa6xC8vF-NBZwsRMnIiU~ryYCwPJFElKnjC7EznQ~n7wdQuTjAxzBW6eNGoJTy4tAn8GsgoRGMX0IbRDxVQcEi95M29ol3jdIBvC6vuW3yEQdh7AKjbTnmjTnxUKPuVNMp1bfPyP1TCccCkq62nTsBAk0PdLzU95b4RBd-gxpYEP9dqU8UuUBoFHTe8I4XpRJvZOI0gK9yDfu1UWNkV8UuLwiwOZ9HQaWUAPegjjSVJtyuiQwNbGQ0UwJBM84YhDNWoKM1HuVo7sTUEdOQNQqr9XYMyxycg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two representatives of the Abington Heights Band Booster Club introduced themselves at public comment and described a planned fundraiser to replace band instruments.

Tamzin Reese, co-president of the Band Booster Club, said the boosters compiled a priority list of needed instruments that totals about $55,000 and includes items not replaced for decades. Reese said the boosters have met with district administrators, have obtained necessary permissions and plan fundraisers, beginning with bingo, to raise money for instrumentation. Susan Duckworth, a parent and co-presenter, said the boosters intend to run this as an annual effort to replenish the program on an ongoing basis.

District leadership said replacement cycles for curricular resources and equipment are being developed so the district does not have to replace large volumes at once. The board noted prior expenditures—for example, about $120,000 spent last year at the high school on stage work—and said it will continue to prioritize capital and equipment replacement over multiple years.

Boosters said they will provide hard copies of their instrument list to district staff and that the band director and Superintendent have seen the request. The board encouraged community members to attend booster fundraisers.

No formal board action was taken at the meeting in response to the booster presentation.","Abington Heights Band Booster Club representatives told the board they want to run fundraisers, including bingo, to replace decades-old band instruments; boosters provided a priority list and said they would coordinate permissions with district staff.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6318338,"Abington Heights board reviews curriculum work, professional development and proposes instructional coaches",318,132000,450000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2367210-11762b6e9248b127680b9705ae77bfa0&start=132&end=450","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2367210-11762b6e9248b127680b9705ae77bfa0/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6318338/Pennsylvania/Abington-Heights-board-reviews-curriculum-work-professional-development-and-proposes-instructional-coaches","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6318338-5df1b92d780fa6fea3d81f2b8d3c65c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163978&Signature=jRSgubI8xdGf9j-aPwzrsggf4-mChc1gm~jnRgMX3NbOwtqmYsad9nRCX10BYD0Gs~TD~GPy7n7VZkDNvadVJMPMQyse0rYrf5zGWNkIlBJliygsLC7X6VBNuaWBB1tf2KonWT4FuIXZs9ekaueueRi6Z~92LSzdfJz7vXk83UmCZNdgrtJynlnpxnD0oZPX3maCOU3ARpb~cXadD9AmMpxWztzpSmZzEwOW-Inqb8nUe1CyzeYS6V6WzWMcj~oyyWxe3sjfMa~I4b3Is4WIHbrYIsrKEm-FYQITtWVFnZQzFzPdxYbNOjJTR1QicZf1xWm5SiQdYX48YWPoztvdPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members and administrators reported several curriculum and instructional initiatives during the Abington Heights School Board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

The curriculum committee, represented at the meeting by board member Mrs. Henderson, reviewed ongoing work on comprehensive goals for math, science and social studies. Administrators reported that math consultants delivered professional development in November and will return later in the school year to determine whether additional training is needed. Science curriculum work at the middle school prompted requests from teachers for extra training; district administrators are looking for additional days for that training because the current teacher contract provides one professional-development day before the school year starts.

District staff said the elementary social studies curriculum rewrite is complete, with 22 trade-book–based lessons planned; the middle school social studies team is drafting about 80 lessons, and the high school social studies curriculum has been finished. High-school course and curriculum-guide updates were circulated on BoardDocs and will later appear on the district website.

On school climate, district staff reported a decline in discipline referrals at the middle school, noting the middle school produced about 56% of last year’s discipline referrals so far this year. The administration is evaluating whether existing survey tools are sufficient and is considering Renaissance assessment tools to capture broader student input. The district also hired an additional crisis counselor so each building now has a dedicated crisis-counseling resource.

Administrators discussed gifted screening at lower grades and said approximately 23% of screened students moved on to further testing pending parental approval. Staff are planning follow-up supports for identified students.

A recurring item was a proposal to add instructional coaches. According to the report, coaches would provide daily, job-embedded professional development, model lessons, and give feedback to teachers. The district said it would provide one coaching assignment for grades K–6 and another for grades 7–12, supported by an online training course for coaches. The board and administration described this as a multi-year staffing and budgeting decision to be developed further.

Board members and administrators framed these items as part of a multi-year, incremental plan to avoid replacing large amounts of curriculum materials or equipment at once and to prioritize predictable replacement cycles for instructional and facility resources.

Questions raised at the meeting focused on scheduling professional development within contractual limits, how PBIS outcomes are being measured, and the timeline for expanding curriculum-writing cohorts to additional grade levels.

The district did not take a formal vote on any of these instructional proposals at the Feb. 19 meeting; administrators said next steps would include scheduling additional training, refining implementation timelines and returning with more detailed cost and staffing proposals.","School officials reported progress on math, science and social studies curriculum rewrites, professional development timing, PBIS discipline metrics, gifted screening results and a proposal to add instructional coaches to support classroom instruction.","actionData","errors"]

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