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Upper Dublin board approves minutes, committee recommendations and PSBA principles; unanimous votes on routine items

Board of School Directors, Upper Dublin School District · January 28, 2026

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Summary

The board unanimously approved minutes from two prior meetings, education/finance/personnel/people services and policy committee recommendations, and adopted PSBA governance principles. All recorded motions passed 9–0.

At the Jan. 26 Upper Dublin School District board meeting the board moved and approved a series of procedural and committee recommendations in unanimous votes.

Key actions and outcomes (all motions passed 9–0): - Approval of minutes: Motion to approve the Dec. 3 reorganization meeting minutes and Dec. 15 legislative meeting minutes was moved by the presiding officer, seconded by Mr. Sirota, and approved 9–0. - Education committee recommendations (items 5 a–c): Motion by Mr. Held, seconded by Dr. Thomas, approved 9–0; items included student activities (District 11 Orchestra Festival, PMEA District 11 honors band) and a varsity baseball spring trip, a planetarium digital program purchase and a professional development contract. - Finance committee recommendations (items 6 a–k): Motion by Mr. Sirota, seconded by Miss Evans, approved 9–0; included 11 finance items discussed in committee (item k covered regular monthly payments). - Personnel committee recommendations: Ms. Redding moved the personnel report and creation of three positions, seconded by Mr. Held; approved 9–0. - People services agreements (items 8 a–b): Presiding officer moved, Mr. Sirota seconded; approved 9–0. - Policy committee second readings (items 9 a–b): Miss Evans moved approval subject to two minor edits (alphabetizing definitions and correcting numbering), Ms. Redding seconded; approved 9–0. - Adoption of PSBA Principles for Governance and Leadership: Motion by Mr. Sirota, seconded by Mr. Held, approved 9–0. Board discussion emphasized the principles as a governance framework (separation of governance and management).

Solicitor’s report: Solicitor Mr. D'Azio reported the board had met in executive session earlier to discuss a school‑safety matter and to consult counsel for a legal opinion, noting Sunshine Act compliance.

No contested or split votes were recorded during the meeting on these agenda items; the board adjourned after informational reports and scheduling announcements.