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At the Feb. 25 meeting, Mr. Cole, the staff presenter, summarized a multi-month vendor review that led to Panorama as the recommended partner. He described Panorama’s ability to integrate academic, attendance, behavior and social-emotional data into a single dashboard, its prebuilt evidence-based intervention library, and its survey tools. Mr. Cole said the product’s K–12 ESSA evidence rating and independent research showing test-score gains were factors in the recommendation.

Mr. Cole told the board the district’s intended timeline would begin product implementation pending approval, run spring pilot training and culture/climate surveys, then proceed to core-user training and full rollout for the following school year. He said the first-year budget for the March–June startup works out to roughly $43,000 per year on average, replacing a current product that costs about $26,000 annually. He also said the district negotiated a reduction off the sticker price.

Panorama’s “AI” and chat features were described as tools to help teachers plan lessons and help administrators identify students who show academic strength but social-emotional warning signs. Mr. Cole stressed that the platform is a decision-support tool and does not replace teacher judgment.

A technical integration issue was discussed: eSchool does not natively integrate with Panorama, so the district proposed a one-time build of a secure file-transfer protocol (SFTP) and configuration work to enable automated and regular uploads from eSchool into Panorama. Mr. Cole said the work would be done in coordination with the district’s PIMS coordinator and Panorama, described the integration as a one-time implementation cost (with future change requests billable), and said interim manual uploads could bridge the gap while the SFTP is built.

Board members asked about data privacy, parent access and teacher workflows; Mr. Cole said dashboards would be available to teachers for rostered students and that parent access was limited to survey participation (no parent dashboard). He said the system supports notes and intervention logging and that district staff will determine which assessments and data feeds are nonnegotiable for the build.

No contract vote was recorded at the Feb. 25 meeting; Mr. Cole presented the formal agreement for consideration later in the evening. Staff said vendor and integration work would include data migration, dashboard customization, training and ongoing support if approved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03/04/2025 LMTSD Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Lower Moreland Township School District staff recommended Panorama Education as the district’s data warehouse to support MTSS, and outlined a one-time technical integration to connect the district’s eSchool student information system.","taxTitle","Lower Moreland Township SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",53112,"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},6651856,"Budget update: Lower Moreland projects $145,000 net change, seeks referendum exception and flags sanitary-line issue at high school",1675,2765000,4440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497388-358138e58f6b57568f49ab2114781383&start=2765&end=4440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497388-358138e58f6b57568f49ab2114781383/thumbnail_2765000.jpg","/articles/6651856/Pennsylvania/Budget-update-Lower-Moreland-projects-145000-net-change-seeks-referendum-exception-and-flags-sanitary-line-issue-at-high-school","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651856-967ac532e504894b6d54a341b07756d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773576224&Signature=VIxzvQseel-4VIEFHLZLV0aFKwmgt41~dM~vjaOGnqHRIBp22cwqmHNFy3G8VRlrYgYrnnL7jXVrjf6DHX0vzWuMU9L7Cv9iyFr3zgySlLhnbKz1E3hoq1buwOMMp~WBgWSyW~F3uIDsdVVYPO9ZezJD6RNgkRNl6ckLQ2evqQ5lAlt~7sel~7KknCKblVmBNPMAHO-9IU2axDLIExGeZ39-2LrJT6qoeO2FKUzkasKfeJIE7D~hnI1CKZ654Q1d2kjgUPv-U~enRNzbM7ykLHXYgxWVdcM-41Aw9SwS7~YdEfiKumodejmbg4kwTPSSt9iDPCJFS-dlvAygJcmAmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lower Moreland Township School District chief financial officer provided a budget update to the board on Feb. 25 that outlined revenue and expenditure adjustments, a pending referendum exception application, local development revenue expectations, and a sanitary-line issue identified during high-school project closeout.

Mr. McGuire summarized recent expenditure reductions of about $22,000, said the district had a net change of roughly $145,000 in the budget outlook and noted the Act 1 allowable tax increase is 4%. He said the district has applied for a proposed referendum exception of $933,000 and is awaiting final approval from the state. The presentation included conservative assumptions about interim and transfer taxes tied to local real-estate sales related to the Philmont over-55 development and an upcoming Crescent Fields assessment.

Mr. McGuire said the district has seen property transfers connected to Philmont development and that transfer taxes and assessment increases will affect near-term revenue; he cautioned that interim taxes and final assessed values mean one-time revenues (transfer taxes) can swing from year to year. He said one recent update increased transfer-tax receipts when a fourth Philmont property sold for more than early estimates.

The CFO also reported a sanitation-line issue discovered during township-required video inspection of the high-school sanitary line: the video showed a dip in the pipe, which Mr. McGuire said appears to be roughly 20 feet under a sidewalk and must be addressed. He said the line is currently functional but the district will investigate repairs and possible reimbursement/grant funding; if the cost is under about $100,000 the legislators present suggested it could fit an available water-and-sewer grant.

Mr. McGuire told the board the district can adjust fund-balance assumptions and has identified potential additional savings of roughly $150,000 in other budget lines, including out-of-district tuition savings when placements change. He outlined next steps: continue budget refinement, present a proposed final budget in April, and seek final approval in June.","The district’s budget officer reported a net negative change of about $145,000, said the district has applied for a $933,000 referendum exception and described a sanitary-line dip discovered at the high school that will require repair work.",{"_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},6651861,"Lower Moreland presents draft comprehensive plan emphasizing MTSS, ELA and STEM alignment",618,1092000,1710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497388-358138e58f6b57568f49ab2114781383&start=1092&end=1710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497388-358138e58f6b57568f49ab2114781383/thumbnail_1092000.jpg","/articles/6651861/Pennsylvania/Lower-Moreland-presents-draft-comprehensive-plan-emphasizing-MTSS-ELA-and-STEM-alignment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651861-a92383bf1f83baa03a386aa752a1f53e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773576224&Signature=OGtdqXCkXCm6w7aNIG5H-D4v2tH4IZgh8zMQgkWfiIV-zwJbUQKYwTfSfm7Z0XRbEwp~z5lxRMNWqvA38~FsC8ZqxShdd1WbIbgLKJVqKLkAql1Wy480Z3mN5BDx4evSRPxHLpt5mb~GdLyOUHryQWhiJSUAoKwayfqOszb0kvTr4G0JGKZ5Q8jr6J4A9CilmYSYS2C6qMJrlh2mXm6vtaE0vNDExgGi2vpVr4kUck0ROJMr-w0w5Hk5z71EVqaTzsm8D1Z3A0Fc~nxOp6q1yuJD7r3lQZh39CaORu~MGXhWYHrIywEEC9OuAY50jAm5-XXIrCEke5iP8XeWs9l1GQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District leaders presented a draft comprehensive plan to the Lower Moreland Township School District board that sets priorities for MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), alignment of English/language arts and STEM curriculum, and professional development aimed at measurable student growth.

Dr. Heinrich, presenting the plan posted on the board website for public feedback, said the comprehensive plan builds on the district strategic plan and is required by the state. He summarized the district’s priorities and measurable goals, including an objective that 85% of students enrolled for a full academic year will show more than one year of growth on benchmark assessments and a goal that 80% of third-graders be reading on or above grade level by the plan’s end. The plan also includes a target to increase high school participation in STEM courses by 10%.

Actions proposed in the plan include identifying research-based data platforms, clarifying roles and responsibilities for targeted interventions, auditing K–8 STEM offerings and high-school course offerings, and expanding job-embedded professional development with annual effectiveness surveys for teachers. Dr. Heinrich said the district will use multiple data sources (PSSAs, Keystones, PSAT/ACT, attendance, graduation rates, PVAAS and ELD growth measures) to set and track targets.

The presenter noted the district’s plan would proceed through the board’s approval process: the draft was presented for information on Feb. 25, with the board expected to vote on approval in two weeks; after board approval it will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Board members asked about how STEM instruction would be delivered; presenters said STEM standards will be taught both in classroom instruction and in encore/specials teachers’ project-based units, and that the district will monitor make-up plans when students are absent.

No formal board vote on the comprehensive plan was recorded at the Feb. 25 meeting; staff said the board would vote on the plan at a later scheduled session and that the plan includes performance targets and professional-development benchmarks required by state guidance.","District leaders presented a draft comprehensive plan required by the state that prioritizes a districtwide MTSS process, ELA and STEM alignment, teacher professional development and measurable student-growth goals. The board was asked to review the draft for approval in two weeks for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.",{"_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},6651870,"Lower Moreland staff propose EF Tours study-abroad trip to Spain; board to vote at next meeting",740,0,740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497388-358138e58f6b57568f49ab2114781383&start=0&end=740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497388-358138e58f6b57568f49ab2114781383/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6651870/Pennsylvania/Lower-Moreland-staff-propose-EF-Tours-study-abroad-trip-to-Spain-board-to-vote-at-next-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651870-63d68ef170a005b77b95505f0f629054/orig.mp4?Expires=1773576224&Signature=YQN2ZsdoTINhZ05doCN9QRoh3QLh8KZ89K8xixAR~aSFBxCsqCCkwZ9DKl0KvCx-jAb5g6pJLa70VgrmOsdfs4leZpKtdBoysR~DDvECSJSrpmVmBo~TZAJYh2Vmhm~6RMcJcW60IQAjBj8ia3ht2rsMpT58M~xMOFiBTjQOpp73jh-UPBT690Cd8Zj4AerVN2PsBXpxbH6RV~al2dann2Dg3fBGDyKFfA2HJe1AnOhk09NBg0QckyhOr9GJwp~XDX0zv~ciZ622of~Zr6SsNDgakV3HSoMg7kTZWlSCD3MqlP7rKBHrvAKQrANykKIqpwTRvGoXJLWISbTxvYB1mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lower Moreland Township School District staff presented a proposal for a study-abroad trip to Spain organized through EF Tours and said the board will vote on the proposal at the district's next meeting.

The proposal, discussed during the district's public meeting on Feb. 25, would require a 24-student minimum to guarantee district-specific bus transport and would prioritize seniors and juniors if demand is limited. Organizers said they favored hotel accommodations rather than homestays for safety and supervision, and said the program can accommodate up to 30–36 students if staffing allows.

District presenters told the board the trip is being planned in part as a retention tool for upper-level language students and to support students pursuing the Seal of Biliteracy. A staff member said college credit is available through EF’s university partnership and would require a research project to be submitted after the trip; that project is optional and typically due about a month after return.

Organizers addressed safety and supervision. “I believe the curfew is 9PM, and it is a firm curfew,” a staff presenter said, adding the program provides structured days with limited free time and that chaperones plan to implement a rotating duty schedule at night. The proposal cites EF Tours’ hotel-based accommodations as a reason organizers chose the vendor over companies that use homestays.

On cost and fundraising, presenters acknowledged the trip “is expensive” and said each student receives a fundraising page to solicit contributions and that group fundraisers may reduce costs modestly. EF Tours’ scholarship program was noted as available but described as limited; EF also offers multiple payment models including upfront payment, monthly installments and split payments. Presenters said medical/evacuation coverage is included in the package and that the tour has access to medical care ranging from clinics to ER services.

Parents and community members who spoke at the meeting largely supported the approach, emphasizing the educational value while urging attention to safety and equity for families who cannot afford full payments. One audience member, a former teacher and chaperone, said limited free time and hotel accommodations increased her comfort with the proposal.

The board did not take a final vote on the trip during the Feb. 25 meeting; the item was listed on the agenda to be considered at the board’s next session on March 18, 2025. Organizers said additional details — including whether passports will be held centrally or retained by students, final per-student price, and any scholarship awards — will be clarified before the vote.","District staff presented a proposed EF Tours study-abroad program to Spain that would prioritize upperclass students, require a 24-student minimum, include hotel stays and a 9 p.m. curfew, and rely on family payments plus fundraising and EF scholarship/financing options. The board will consider the trip at its next session.","actionData","errors"]

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