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Financial overview: The business office said recent adjustments produced roughly $22,000 in expenditure reductions (for example, health‑care renewals and position refinements). Officials described several revenue assumptions still in flux: they noted Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2025–26 state budget items (including charter school/tuition proposals) and said the district could see one‑time revenue from transfer taxes if several local housing units sell. The presentation included a calculation showing an allowable Act 1 tax increase (the district tax index) and said the district was awaiting final approval on a proposed referendum exception.

Shortfall and fund balance: During discussion a board member referenced a planning shortfall of about $600,000 in the preliminary numbers presented; administration said that figure incorporates planned fund balance uses and that staff were continuing to identify further reductions. The business office said it could identify additional savings (for example, an out‑of‑district placement adjustment) that would reduce costs in the coming weeks.

Local development and one‑time revenue: Officials highlighted local developments — including an over‑55 residential project referred to as Philmont — as potential near‑term sources of transfer‑tax and assessment revenue; they said several sales had closed and that additional closings would create interim tax receipts and, in subsequent years, higher assessed values.

Sanitary‑line inspection: As part of the high‑school project closeout, a township requirement to video the sanitary line identified a dip in the pipe beneath a sidewalk. District facilities staff said the line currently functions and the condition is not an emergency, but the dip needs repair for long‑term reliability; the district said it will investigate the extent and remedies and may pursue grant assistance for the repairs if eligible.

Next steps: The administration said it would continue to refine revenue and expenditure assumptions, bring proposed final budgets in April and a final budget in June, and pursue available reimbursement or grant opportunities for any capital repairs identified.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","REUPLOAD - 03/04/2025 LMTSD Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","District business officials gave a budget update, describing small expenditure reductions, a planning shortfall of roughly $600,000, potential one‑time revenues from local property sales and a sanitary‑line inspection that found a dip requiring repair.","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},6521388,"District recommends Panorama data warehouse to support MTSS, with $43,000 annual cost estimate",401,3167000,3568000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5096287-161c973694d4911534fc7cf9c1ed2176&start=3167&end=3568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5096287-161c973694d4911534fc7cf9c1ed2176/thumbnail_3167000.jpg","/articles/6521388/Pennsylvania/District-recommends-Panorama-data-warehouse-to-support-MTSS-with-43000-annual-cost-estimate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521388-eafb45cd28abc58ee53bb7bd8a1f2fbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1773571280&Signature=NIEliXZ2NuqB6DBa~RD6gcPALLSlyiqVnVOf7h31Vb3CgW~yPnqhbQ7WdkSlArNZQZavbSwzGwONhOmTfcQEJI6IRFhlvOfiLYM1GlYiDshD1HboVxp839OjJP4h4ugfIwSn8uQGEXmMdb4ggRaId8paLvsJ8uOYK0qlL3mMqW1gTiVt8ovG19zLL5AiZMD5s6Yb~BifGVnjwMeThL6KXM5fQh20NtUmNpgi7Xw2a0KYSP9PzGG5xtUlbtWMbr4NVknXB71D0fAJbXj9sWVV2U4ZWlwrTQkdbQZLuSAIn1JBQpgfj6dSffbbyXtNPil1zLFwPPdxftIL~tTNheHwXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District administrators recommended that the board approve Panorama Education as a district data warehouse and MTSS support platform, saying the vendor offers integrated dashboards, intervention‑management workflows and native connections to many assessment and behavior systems.

Why it matters: The data warehouse is intended to provide teachers and administrators a single dashboard to view academic, attendance, behavior and social‑emotional indicators to support timely interventions, progress monitoring and MTSS decision making. Presenters said the platform has an evidence base and an ESSA‑level rating cited by the vendor; district staff also reported independent studies showing associations with modest gains in reading and math in districts using the product.

Technical and cost details: Presenters said Panorama integrates with 20+ student information systems and many assessment and LMS products; the district’s existing product costs about $26,000 per year and Panorama would be roughly $43,000 per year on average after implementation, a difference the presenters described as in line with similar products. The team reported they negotiated a discount off Panorama’s standard price. The rollout plan described phased implementation: immediate product onboarding, spring culture‑and‑climate surveying, core user training in late spring and a full district rollout in late summer/early fall.

SIS integration and one‑time work: The presentation noted one integration issue: eSchool (the district student information system) did not natively connect and required a one‑time secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) build to automate regular uploads. The board packet included a one‑time consulting estimate for that SFTP work; presenters said manual uploads could operate temporarily during implementation. Administrators said Panorama will migrate existing district data and assist with data quality work.

Board process and next steps: The Panorama agreement and a related one‑time eSchool integration charge appeared on the agenda for board consideration later in the meeting. Presenters asked the board to approve implementation funding and to allow the vendor to begin configured onboarding and staff training if the board authorizes the contract.","District administrators recommended adopting Panorama Education as a district data warehouse and MTSS platform, citing native integrations, teacher‑facing dashboards and a phased implementation plan.",{"_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},6521392,"Lower Moreland presents draft comprehensive plan emphasizing MTSS, STEM alignment and teacher development",444,2332000,2776000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5096287-161c973694d4911534fc7cf9c1ed2176&start=2332&end=2776","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5096287-161c973694d4911534fc7cf9c1ed2176/thumbnail_2332000.jpg","/articles/6521392/Pennsylvania/Lower-Moreland-presents-draft-comprehensive-plan-emphasizing-MTSS-STEM-alignment-and-teacher-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521392-3e7cd928b301b59f6cda2845b4982930/orig.mp4?Expires=1773571280&Signature=ExG4TzurU4x5lM3snKZhUbEYED2eCS5XLwyx5gqV-zjCtwmpz2lB3yWRGVk16IoUrG-P39TSM-rTB4vvhe~FK6sny~3P3f-EvVimsZO9iq3b00Tqqk~-9t-NeZ9bqkz49aXKtuQUZ9JxsVfBkh25Fk2XTxp3-7fTDb5XAgCUG8g-0P0XEHns4Id2Wd6LvWg6-GbDV48P3XbdS2Bxvn7Z-RMHOVnxSnYroUijV0ix70er7Yi0Vf~Mic9xH326KcpPQPbw3lkl3UpWihlniA6TZr9XHkzYOqL9BOlT71Mu9cy~wFZpdv9FL4LSVfnZ-suOFelWoGbCn01eFQFstpUlXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District leaders presented the draft comprehensive plan to the Lower Moreland Board of School Directors, outlining priority goals, data sources and an approval schedule for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

The plan frames three leading priorities: develop a robust MTSS (multi‑tiered system of supports) to give teachers data and protocols for targeted remediation and enrichment; align English language arts and STEM curriculum across grades to improve reading, writing and science outcomes; and expand professional development to help teachers implement the plan. Presenters said the comprehensive plan is a state requirement and will be posted for public review; the board will vote to approve the plan at a subsequent meeting and then submit it to the state for review.

Goals and measures: District leaders described specific targets built into the draft: an 85% target for students enrolled a full academic year to gain at least one year of growth as measured by benchmarks, an 80% goal for third graders to read on or above grade level by the end of the plan period, and a 10% increase in high school students engaging in STEM pathways. Presenters said they used multiple data sets — including PSSAs, Keystone exams, ACT and internal benchmarks — to identify strengths and gaps.

Implementation and professional learning: The presentation emphasized teacher training and data‑driven problem solving as core implementation activities. The district said it will provide training on MTSS protocols, structured literacy for elementary teachers, differentiation strategies and technology tools. The plan includes an induction program for new staff and an Act 48 committee to review professional development effectiveness.

Timeline and board process: District staff said the plan is being presented for information; if the board is satisfied, it will approve the plan at the next business meeting and the district will submit the finalized plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Presenters said the plan is intended to guide multi‑year goals while being broken into manageable actions for buildings and teachers.","District staff presented a draft comprehensive plan required by the state, centering on a multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS), ELA/STEM alignment, professional development, and measurable goals for student growth; the plan will be presented for board approval and 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},6521397,"Lower Moreland teachers propose study‑abroad program to Spain for language students",1987,279000,2266000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5096287-161c973694d4911534fc7cf9c1ed2176&start=279&end=2266","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5096287-161c973694d4911534fc7cf9c1ed2176/thumbnail_279000.jpg","/articles/6521397/Pennsylvania/Lower-Moreland-teachers-propose-studyabroad-program-to-Spain-for-language-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521397-b638c4f927d40544a66badbd6b803686/orig.mp4?Expires=1773571281&Signature=Cb3bya0NKdqDYzZ8SmbLxg17afuul0j4KGVpcjig3OZsZqBHa1s9LkK9XO0-qoJ6cjUzhiyeb2l40t4AFmXcLVEpWbR03-FPcfWk~YbOK~7iVpoRgCBilGPnRDcNTj-x69VMjf5uUxGaK0kfWPgWRsqbB1SH2fu9TWyfWCUPRQywuCwM2rP64ivDr0LTGpTcRFA4HR-r5lW4~liashSDitbYhGUBQTWeIVMBNlezEQuqEnocEIbgictdPWiMFET5NiWBhGGS1B5-GXUkxP3Pgp4kat3AAup0RVh9GgDzaUyoy6kCXOX0TeMTmHU4glN2B6y~k2nAL-9DZb4deSoebQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lower Moreland world language teachers presented a study‑abroad proposal to Spain and asked the school board to consider approving the program for a future school year. The presenters said the trip would target students at Spanish level 3 and above (generally ninth grade and older), prioritize safety and structured, language‑forward academics, and would be funded by families with optional fundraising and scholarship aid.

The presenters said the program under consideration is run through EF Tours, which the team said offers a language‑immersion model with classroom instruction in the morning and themed, language‑focused cultural activities in the afternoons. The teachers said the tour package would include flights, insurance, in‑country transport and on‑site support; they also said EF offers multiple payment models and a scholarship application for partial cost deferral. The district presenters recommended limiting participation to students who are in “good behavior standing.”

Why it matters: The district’s world language teachers said the trip is intended to support retention and attainment in higher level language courses and to help students earn hours toward a planned district seal of biliteracy. About half of the high school population takes a world language course, the presenters said, and 90% of those students study Spanish.

Details and program design: Presenters said they evaluated dozens of programs, narrowed choices to a language‑immersion provider that emphasizes academics and safety, and selected hotel‑style lodging rather than homestays. They said EF Tours offers a 24/7 support liaison, an optional college credit option (three transferable credits administered through an affiliated university), and built‑in safety protocols such as structured daily schedules, nightly chaperone rotations and a strict curfew. The presenters said EF’s minimum group size is about 15 students; the team’s “ideal” group size is 24 to 30 students to secure private transportation and reduce sharing with other groups.

Cost and access: Presenters said the program cost would be paid by families; the district would not subsidize the trip. They described fundraising tools EF provides (individual fundraising pages and optional group fundraising), multiple EF payment plans (including monthly installments), and the company’s scholarship program. Presenters acknowledged the trip is expensive and said they would announce the program at least a year in advance to give families time for passports, visas and saving. The presenters also said they would require students to meet paperwork and payment checkpoints prior to travel.

Safety, supervision and academics: Presenters emphasized structured days with limited unsupervised time, a firm 9 p.m. curfew and rotating chaperone duties; they said hotel lodging was chosen in part to reduce opportunities for unsupervised wandering. For students who sign up for the optional college credit, presenters said students would complete a research project submitted through EF and the partnering university within weeks after the trip. Presenters also said districts that use EF reported the program as widely used and recommended in neighboring counties.

Next steps and board process: The district listed the study‑abroad trip on the board agenda; board members asked questions about safety, minimum and ideal group size, financial aid and academic credit. The presentation closed with the presenters asking the board to place the trip on an upcoming agenda for formal approval. The board indicated the study‑abroad request will appear on the next business meeting for a vote.","World language teachers presented a proposed EF Tours study‑abroad program to Spain that would target students at Spanish level 3 and above, require student‑funded participation, include a 9 p.m. curfew and optional three transferable college credits; the board will consider the trip at its next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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