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Mister Tricoll (curriculum director) summarized the six‑year curriculum cycle used by the district, noting year 1 is awareness and research, year 2 is development and piloting, year 3 is integration and revision, and years 4–6 are full implementation. He said art, music and school counseling are in year 1 and that counseling is being reviewed as a program review because it does not follow a typical textbook‑purchase cycle.

Tricoll described professional development (Act 48) activities and survey results. Staff reported strong implementation of differentiated instruction and frequent use of technology; teachers requested additional support in structured literacy, student engagement strategies, mental‑health supports and deeper work on what the state now calls the Common Ground framework (previously referred to in the meeting as culturally responsive instruction). He said the district's induction program remains a two‑year model, including a multi‑day new‑teacher orientation and an assigned mentor for each new teacher. \"Our new teacher orientation...is an opportunity for all of our directors to have some face time with our professional staff and cover a couple topics,\" Tricoll said.

Administrators also described new tools and supports. The district plans to use a Panorama social‑emotional learning (SEL) survey to identify early warning signs among students and to integrate those findings into the MTSS (multi‑tiered system of supports) framework. Tricoll and board members discussed how that data will be used to triage needs and connect students to counseling or other services.

Doctor Heinrich reviewed the strategic plan adopted in October and linked many curriculum and professional development items to the plan's four priorities: academic excellence, equity, college and career readiness, and safety and wellness. He highlighted next steps including MTSS roll‑out, an ELD audit with the Montgomery‑County Intermediate Unit (MCIU), and continued alignment of ELA and STEM programs to state standards.

No formal vote was recorded on these informational items; administrators said they will continue work aligned to the strategic plan and return with implementation details as projects advance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05/06/2025 LMTSD Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Administrators updated the board on the six‑year curriculum review cycle, a two‑year induction program for new teachers, professional development priorities for 2025–26, and strategic‑plan progress including MTSS and equity initiatives.","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},6565967,"High school teachers propose Europe study trip for summer 2026; cost estimated at $4,819 per student",1187,384000,1571000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206821-d27c783662177954a0327062b7d8e58f&start=384&end=1571","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206821-d27c783662177954a0327062b7d8e58f/thumbnail_384000.jpg","/articles/6565967/Pennsylvania/High-school-teachers-propose-Europe-study-trip-for-summer-2026-cost-estimated-at-4819-per-student","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565967-65102646a792a83b7a74f0721f6bd831/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138105&Signature=fd8HaOu1chakiCfNG2K-IPVjG~tC8dIKC7nHyu9RtV~rVNgH18dTPxHlufQno3yiF8fT9BERxX9mf5gCbLa0tmLVzMJ46Qu0WbPOXMKnElG98WYLL~szyc0C20yHIbBYDhJ9mN5Jzcz0PQk9uvoEwMo0OAv7wQivoAXl-HyiNEGtWelUC2ijLtvB19NNzmkMv7DLNTy9RshEbsKxugEoxHvzNE8DZ-A4LWmC25Uz4~71rRPJsGG4hnZxNSUcH3HXbYn-tlalmrp2z2zvAbXjLKRjjP6o7dqZhOtsvZl3BHvikRpnxx7RqOy8VSz8GPElEUv8DTY3IiBx9AzjzehyUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Drew Reese, a social studies teacher, and Lauren Stensler, an English teacher, presented a proposed 2026 educational trip to Europe to the Lower Moreland Board of School Directors on May 6. The itinerary would include London, Normandy, Paris and Berlin and is framed as an enrichment trip that connects to required English and social studies curricula.

Reese said the itinerary was built to \"bring to life 2 to 3 years of required curriculum\" and listed connections to course material: Shakespeare sites in London and the Globe; Imperial War Museum and D‑Day sites in Normandy; Paris sites connected to Lost Generation literature and Versailles; and Berlin sites tied to Cold War history and Holocaust remembrance. The proposed travel window targets July 20 to July 30, 2026, with approximately nine days in Europe and two travel days, departing from Philadelphia.

The quoted price from EF Tours is about $4,819 per student, which presenters said is “about as close to all inclusive as you can get” and covers flights, ground transportation, hotels, two meals per day, a dedicated tour guide, attraction admissions, and travel insurance. Reese told the board EF provides a \"peace of mind\" rebooking program and travel protection that covers disruptions and emergency accommodations.

Board members asked logistical and equity questions. Reese and Stensler said the quoted chaperone ratio is 6 students per chaperone; chaperones who fall within that ratio pay only for travel insurance and the cost model includes chaperone travel in the quoted student price. The teachers said they have at least 12 staff interested in serving as chaperones and would moderate enrollment to prioritize students who have not previously traveled on district trips.

On affordability and access, presenters said EF provides an individualized payments portal so family and community members can contribute; EF and the district may offer some small EF scholarships (roughly $1,000 each) and teachers said they would explore local fundraising and department awards to subsidize students in need. Reese cautioned that EF scholarship availability is limited and not a reliable funding source for a large share of costs.

Reese and Stensler said the trip would be marketed primarily to rising sophomores and juniors (current ninth‑ and tenth‑graders) and that they would limit participation to current Lower Moreland students. They also discussed the potential to coordinate with neighboring districts or a consortium to reduce per‑student pricing if two trips run in the same year.

The board discussion was informational; no formal approval or vote on the trip was recorded in the meeting transcript. Administrators indicated standard field‑trip and fundraising rules would apply if the board later approves the travel request.","High school social studies and English teachers presented a proposed curriculum‑linked student trip to London, Normandy, Paris and Berlin for July 2026, estimating a per‑student cost of about $4,819, a 6:1 student‑to‑chaperone ratio, and fundraising and scholarship options.",{"_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},6565972,"District finance chief outlines $3 million shortfall, presents revenue options to narrow gap",2559,1581000,4140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206821-d27c783662177954a0327062b7d8e58f&start=1581&end=4140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206821-d27c783662177954a0327062b7d8e58f/thumbnail_1581000.jpg","/articles/6565972/Pennsylvania/District-finance-chief-outlines-3-million-shortfall-presents-revenue-options-to-narrow-gap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565972-cfaaa6eb253470bfb576a3f00986d399/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138105&Signature=QaGIu3GHw10JDQeQFSkuGkOg9613uxlAwWms6Z28CgS-zOQJmw2enMI7MXHvx3jwJ1weTRw50kisLtrvARwFUN3EHzDDTKsHXW7kLBTKn4xmYlV8AcDPXIMSg5GJ4-rE9S88WAOR0Hb4Ec3dThsEglaRQmVrELREZfSg-lo6lwrmDe6jVhbhTaHspekUfYY4go2L9IN7lzf6VSLgoklo50CD-8J1gZBto~hvhuqYA0XM73VD438ENRjP3REzISpOd5R88HbEqvtNBgIcA6hQnko5q9sufWkb0Si9XmLHX0etbQsMUqUl2POPCS2yLvIHAfmTSYY2CO0etZsYquXcVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mister McGinn, speaking for district administration, told the Board of School Directors on May 6 that the district is facing a budget shortfall of just over $3,000,000 for the 2025–26 fiscal year and has identified both revenue and expenditure strategies to reduce the gap.

\"I do not have as, exciting a presentation as a trip to Europe. Sorry,\" Mister McGinn said as he opened his budget overview, then summarized adjustments the district made through April that reduced the deficit by about $462,000. He presented longer-range options including interim tax receipts from new home settlements, modest increases in earned income tax, and potential reductions in fund-balance reliance.

The administration proposed a set of one‑time revenue assumptions tied to ongoing home sales in the Philmont/Philmont-over-55 development and other new construction. Using a conservative average sales price of $750,000 for remaining unsettled properties and assuming six months of interim taxes, McGinn estimated roughly $900,000 in one‑time interim tax revenue and about $1.5 million in total one‑time adjustments if the assumptions hold. He said those numbers would reduce the district's projected tax increase to roughly 3.19 percent under the Act 1 index scenario.

McGinn and board members repeatedly emphasized the assumptions were conservative and contingent on final assessment runs in June. \"I wanted to wait as long as I could to get as much updated information as I have,\" he said, noting the June assessment run will provide firmer figures to finalize the budget.

Board members asked about contingency plans if those revenues do not materialize. McGinn said the district would likely rely more on remaining fund balance and could face pressure to make deeper expenditure reductions in a subsequent year if interim receipts fall short. \"If that would be the case, the district would probably, during that school year, have to rely on the remaining fund balance that they have, and they would be, probably in an even more difficult situation next year,\" he said.

The presentation reviewed other revenue drivers: potential transfer‑tax receipts from settlements, modest increases in earned income tax revenue, gambling proceeds and sterling tax credits that the district receives through the state, and projected assessment gains from the Crescent Fields and an assisted‑living project. On the expenditure side, McGinn said the district has made staffing adjustments and had a smaller‑than‑expected insurance renewal for April; he also highlighted continuing uncertainty around health‑care cost trends.

Board members pressed for timing: McGinn said updated assessment figures and final options will be presented at the June work session and the June legislative meeting so the board can decide whether to include a capital projects transfer or to rely on fund balance. He urged caution about committing transfers early, recommending the board wait until June to transfer funds into capital projects so the board can confirm year‑end revenue outcomes.

The presentation also noted long‑term considerations: shrinking Act 1 indices in future years could reduce the district's capacity to raise property taxes without using exceptions or asking for larger increases, which in turn would make rebuilding reserves more difficult. McGinn said rebuilding fund balance and restoring the district's previous bond rating would likely take two to three years of demonstrating positive trends in reserves.

The board did not take a formal vote during the presentation; McGinn and administrators said they will return with updated figures and budget options at the June meetings.","At the May 6 Lower Moreland Township School District meeting, district administrators detailed a shortfall of about $3 million for 2025–26 and proposed a mix of one-time revenue assumptions and expenditure reductions that could reduce a potential tax increase to about 3.19 percent under current assumptions.","actionData","errors"]

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District describes curriculum cycle, two‑year teacher induction and strategic‑plan steps for 2025–26

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