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Treasurer Mrs. Karam reported the district began the month with a cash balance of $14,817,629.34, received monthly revenues of $513,626.13 and had net disbursements of $4,272,937.22, leaving a cash balance available of $11,058,318.25. The board approved the treasurer's report by roll call.

On personnel and routine approvals, the board voted to accept the personnel report and to adopt the Abington Heights principles and procedures manual for the 2025–26 school year. During discussion on the handbook district leaders said the document is distributed to principals and provided as guidance primarily for administrative and procedural matters; when the district changes substantive policy it will be communicated separately.

The board approved a memorandum of understanding for 2025–26 with Lackawanna County Head Start and approved a set of vendor agreements: an administrative coaching proposal, consultation services with the Gregory Center for contracted students, and services from Total Grant Services. All items passed on roll call.

The board also approved updated building and field fee rates after an extracurricular committee review. Board member Abdalla, reporting from the committee, told the board the new rates \"are basically just looking to cover our cost so the new rates will include custodial costs on weekends. We're not looking to make any money.\" Abdalla added the rates have not been updated in about 25 years and the information is available online.

Two private transportation contracts were approved: a contract with Jessica Gard to begin Sept. 2, 2025 to transport children to Summit Christian Academy, and a contract with Courtney Seko beginning Aug. 25, 2025 to transport students to school. The board also approved a settlement agreement described in the agenda as between the district and \"student 22 x.\" No further details of the settlement were discussed during the public portion of the meeting.

All motions recorded on the agenda were approved by roll call, with the board announcing unanimous \"yes\" votes on each recorded motion.

Votes at a glance:
- Approve agenda — approved (roll call)
- Approve treasurer's report — approved (cash balance available $11,058,318.25)
- Approve personnel report — approved
- Approve 2025–26 principles and procedures manual — approved
- Approve 2025–26 MOU with Lackawanna County Head Start — approved
- Approve administrative coaching proposal — approved
- Approve Gregory Center consultation agreement — approved
- Approve agreement with Total Grant Services — approved
- Approve updated facility use rates (building/field fees) — approved
- Approve transportation contract with Jessica Gard (begin 09/02/2025) — approved
- Approve transportation contract with Courtney Seko (begin 08/25/2025) — approved
- Approve settlement agreement with student 22 x — approved

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Board members heard that S&P affirmed the district's double-A rating with a stable outlook and that the bond sale was oversubscribed, meaning investor demand exceeded supply in multiple maturities. A district staff member summarized the result as a \"successful pricing\" and said the district was \"awaiting the proceeds in the coming days.\" The board was told that the existing $10 million bond series has just under $2 million remaining to be spent and that spending will shift to the $30 million tranche for the middle school project once the proceeds are received.

The update matters because the district's construction schedule and current project expenses depend on those proceeds. District officials said they have a \"look-back resolution\" in place, which allows the district to reimburse recent project expenses from the new borrowing when the proceeds arrive. The board received clarification that the construction bond fund is distinct and that the incoming $30 million will be deposited into that account when received; at the time of the meeting staff reported the new tranche was not yet in the district's accounts.

District administrators also reiterated that the middle school project is under way and described visible construction activity. Superintendent Dr. Schaefer told the board that the project \"does look like a big construction site\" and noted local infrastructure work connected to the project, including paving on Noble Road paid for in part by a competitive grant secured by South Abington Township. Dr. Schaefer said the district was a partner in the grant application and that the paving will assist access to the school site.

Board members asked for and received operational details: which construction fund currently pays outstanding invoices, how the look-back resolution will apply to expenses billed before the $30 million is received, and confirmation that the $10 million series is mostly expended. Staff said current project invoices are being processed and that eligible expenses incurred prior to receipt of the new proceeds will be reimbursable under the look-back resolution.

No formal vote was required on the update itself; it was provided as an informational briefing during the superintendent's report. District staff said they will provide ongoing accounting reports showing the movement of proceeds into the construction bond fund and the remaining balances for each tranche.

The board's update came as administrators also prepared the district for the start of the 2025–26 school year and operational changes that accompany construction and traffic changes near campuses. Dr. Schaefer reminded the public and staff to expect temporary inconvenience as projects continue and to exercise caution during arrival and dismissal times.

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Abington Heights board approves personnel, handbook, contracts and transportation deals; treasurer reports $11.06M cash balance

Abington Heights says bond pricing successful; $30 million tranche to fund middle school construction