UM School Board to Discuss Gov's Proposed 2012-13 Budget Tonight

The Upper Moreland School Board will hold its Human Resources and Budget and Finance committees tonight.

The first meeting, Human Resources Committee, begins at 6:45 p.m. in the Intermediate School.

Highlights from the Budget and Finance committee agenda are a review of the proposed Activity Fee questions, the govenor's 2012-13 proposed budget and advertising on the side of district school busses.

Here's the agenda, courtesy of the school district:

On the Human Resources Committee:  

           Mrs. Lisa Berlin – Chairperson
           Mr. A. Brian Davis
           Mr. Albert DerMovsesian

Please be advised that all committee agendas are subject to last minute change. Due to the ongoing changes that occur in the HR Agenda, the items displayed under the Consent Agenda reflect items typically brought before the board on a regular basis.

 I.EXECUTIVE SESSION  (Please note:  The Board of Directors will meet in Executive Session prior to the Human Resources Committee Meeting.)

 II.INFORMATION ITEMS

 III.DISCUSSION ITEMS

 IV.CONSENT AGENDA

  A.INSTRUCTIONAL

    1.  Termination/Resignation/Furlough
    2.  Leave of Absence
    3.  Notification to Return from Leave
    4.  Recommendation for Employment
    5.  Reassignment/Promotion/Demotion
    6.  Co-curricular Contract  (* designates “not a current employee”)

  B.CLASSIFIED

    1.  Termination/Resignation
    2.  Leave of Absence
    3.  Notification to Return from Leave
    4.  Recommendation for Employment
    5.  Reassignment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer

  C. GENERAL
    1.  Request the following individuals be added to the substitute list:

Motion:  To approve all items in Human Resources consent agenda as presented.


BUDGET and FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, 2/21/2012

   On the Committee:  

           Mr. A. Brian Davis, Chairperson
           Mr. Duval Dougherty
           Mr. Daniel Barber

 I.    INFORMATION ITEMS

   A.  Letter from the Secretary of Education, dated 2/6/12 commending the district for the 2007 and 2008 Audit.

 II.   DISCUSSION ITEMS

   A.  Budget Update:  Governor’s proposed budget for 2012-2013 school year.  A review concerning the Governor’s new block grant concept.

   B.  Benchmarking Self-Funded Medical Plans:  Comparing the various self-funded options.  Montgomery County SePAST, Bucks County, PSEA, SEIU-32BJ INDECS Program.

   C.  Fundraising Opportunities including advertising for businesses in the stadium and gym.  Creation of an alumni wall of honors in stadium.

   D.  School Bus Advertising – This program was thought of an alternative way to bring in revenue and to save programs, jobs, and to help with the budget challenges.

   E.  Activity Fee Proposal – At the 2/7/2012 Programs and Services Committee Meeting, members of the Board and members of the public were encouraged to develop questions which could serve as guidelines for the "ad hoc activity fee committee."  These questions, as well as new questions which have been sent in by members of the public, will be reviewed.  In addition, there will be an update on the status of the work of the ad hoc committee, providing information on logistics and time line.

   F.  House Bill 1877 – Would amend the Real Estate Tax Sale Law to eliminate the mandate that a school district pay the county 5% commission.  Increased costs to UMTSD at an estimated $40,000 per year.

 III.  CONSENT ITEMS

   A.  Revenue Report and Expenditure Report (Treasurer’s Report) for the month of JANUARY 2012 as presented.

   B.  Financial Reports for the month of JANUARY 2012 presented:
     1.  Check Reconciliation and List of Payments as presented.
     2.  Cash Flow Statement as presented.
     3.  Outstanding Investments Report as presented.
     4.  Scholarship Fund report as presented.
     5.  Student Funds report as presented.
     6.  Fund Raising Report as presented.
     7.  Budget Transfers as presented for FEBRUARY 2012.
     8.  Food Service Financial Statement as presented.
     9.  Facilities Overtime Report as presented.

   C.  Approve the Summer Energy Saving measures by closing the district on Fridays June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3 and 10 as detailed on memo dated 2/10/12.

   D.  Request approval to establish a budget line in Fund 32 replacing the old Fund 22 based on the new generally accepted auditing standards.

   E.  Approve the contract for David DiValentino to perform trumpet in the pit
orchestra for the High School musical in the amount of $400.00.

   F.  Approve the modified Resolution from the Upper Moreland Township granting an amendment to the land development approval for renovations to the Upper Moreland High School waiving certain landscaping requirements with conditions.

MOTION:  To approve all items in the Budget/Finance Consent Agenda as presented.