Inglewood Home & School Meeting – November 12, 2015
Call to order: Margaret Ridge
President: Margaret Ridge
The basketball nets are in. Old poles have been repainted. Soccer goals will be moved with
nets put on in the spring (update from David Mumford on behalf of Towamencin Soccer Club).
The die cut machine will stay in the office where it is currently located.
All committee chairs have been filled except for a co-chair for Variety Show. Mr. Quigley & Mr.
Foresto will emcee this year!
The Theatre Horizon program has been approved. The details are being worked out – day of
the week, location, ages, etc.
Don Koffel’s request for a pallet jack has been approved. He provided two quotes. We will
purchase the HaulMaster 2.5-ton Pallet Jack from Harbor Freight. The cost is $259.99, less
20% off coupon. Motion to purchase by Margaret Ridge, second by Lisa Lupinacci, approved.
Gwynedd Square H&S voted not to fund the folders for select music ensembles. Dr. Taylor will
discuss with GS principal.
Vice President: Aimee Heavener
No report.
Recording Secretary: Christy Johannesson & Lisa Lupinacci
October 8, 2015 minutes were submitted for approval. Motion to approve by Kristen Kimball,
second by Karen Nevard, approved.
Lisa will be contacting chairs of December events next week for newsletter information.
Corresponding Secretary: Jillian Giza
Sent Ms. Nead a get-well card. Sent a giant thank you card, signed by the students, to
Merrymead for their generous corn maze fundraiser.
Treasurer: Carrie Skinfill
Current budget report was not available for circulation due to copier malfunction. It will be
posted on the website. Book fair money has been deposited; KidStuff still doesn’t show our
payment to the company, so that will come down. Directory ads exceeded the budget.
Received a $126 check from ThredUp (online clothing reseller), deposited into Target account.
Note: Target program will end 12/31/15.
Teacher Representative: Mrs. McLean
Mrs. McLean relayed a letter from Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Martin, & Mrs. Kenworthy requesting that
funding be reinstated for the Student Council/Safety Patrol end-of-year party. Party funds were
discontinued a few years ago. Current funds are for activities only. Dr. Taylor has been
covering the cost of pizza for the party. After discussion, it was decided to keep funding as it is
since parties for other school organizations (Reading Olympics, Jazz Band, etc.) are not funded
by Home & School.
Margaret Ridge wished to thank teachers for their patience during the group yearbook photos
on November 11, 2015.
Principal: Dr. Taylor
Received an email from Donna Brenninger regarding having our mascot on the NP Alumni
Association float in the Lansdale Mardi Gras parade. Kristen Kimball and Margaret Ridge had
already agreed to ride the float.
Received a quote for extending the walking path around the school’s back property. The cost
for a 962’ x 5.5’ asphalt path is $20,000. Dr. Taylor will see if it’s possible to get competing
quotes. Stacy Spizziri suggested that this would be suitable for an Eagle Scout project. She
will talk to Troop 141.
Special Events/Fundraisers
Clothing Drive: Karen Mondoro
We made $339.20, so we’re on track to meet or exceed our budget of $550 for the year.
Timberwolf Trot: Margaret Ridge
Matching funds are still coming in. We exceeded our budget of $5,925. Final school
participation was 87%. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped at the event.
Merrymead Corn Maze: Margaret Ridge
Received a check for $950, probably more than we actually earned. Thank you, Merrymead!
Merrymead Pie Sale: Margaret Ridge
Sale ends tomorrow. We’ve received a small number of orders.
Picture Retake Day: Margaret Ridge & Janet O’Donnell
Took about 15 retakes. Group pictures went well.
Dining Out: Chris Schwar (not present)
No report. We believe December Dining Out will be at Grub Burger.
Book Fair/Principal’s Story Time: Arin Crowley & Wendy Weist
We had $6,416.02 in total sales, we earn 25% of that. Story hour was not well-attended. We
need another draw to bring in more people. Enlist Mr. Quigley & Mr. Foresto for fun ideas,
maybe a free-throw shoot?
Upcoming Events
Vendor Night: Karen Nevard (present) & Wendy Blanch (not present)
There are 17 vendors registered, waiting on 6 payments. We’ve made $300 in registrations. We
are in desperate need of volunteers, only one on sign-up genius so far. Still need hot dogs for the
concession stand. Michele Farrell donated her husband’s catering services to provide the hot
dogs along with warmers. Vendor setup is 5:30pm. We have access to the cafeteria at 6pm.
American Education Week Breakfast: Jillian Giza
The breakfast for teachers will take place Friday, Nov 20. Food should be delivered between
7:30 and 8:00am. Jillian can coordinate with you if that’s not possible. Teachers arrive around
8:25am. Will need some help setting up. Leftovers are taken to the teacher workroom, dishes
are rinsed and left in the office for pickup. The signup sheet was distributed again.
Blizzard Bingo: Wendy Weist & Stacy Spizziri
We need more bingo cards. We’ll be printing them online. Purchasing chips from Amazon
1000/$10. Accepting prize donations, purchasing glowing snowballs from Oriental Trading for
special rounds. Prizes will be in grab bags to speed up selection process. Would like to have
an appearance by Champ. Will have coloring stations and a spot to make reindeer food with
oatmeal and sprinkles (more environmentally and clean-up friendly than glitter). Flier going
home in backpack next week. Lisa Lupinacci & Aimee Heavener both have prizes to donate.
Holiday Shop: Connie Brown (not present) & Karen Nevard (present)
Holiday Shop will be Fri, Dec 11 during Blizzard Bingo and Mon, Dec 14 – Thurs, Dec 17 during
recess. Plan to buy ahead for next year from Cherrydale so we don’t have to use the
fundraising company. Cherrydale has better prices and better quality.
Continuing Committees
Coordinating Council: Aimee Heavener & David Mumford (not present)
No report. Aimee could not attend October’s meeting. Next meeting is Nov 18.
Directory: Zeenat Walji (not present)
Directory was distributed this week. It was commented that the print was very small. We received
156 responses versus 200 last year. Raised $500 through ads!
School Board Representative: Duane Spencer
See attached notes.
Other Business
IRONKnights Parent Support Group (IPSG): Margaret Ridge
Jason Theodore, PE teacher at Montgomery ES, is forming a parent group to provide financial
support to the North Penn Elementary IRONKnights Triathlon. Each Home & School Association
is asked to form a IRONKnights Committee to serve as part of the district-wide support group. It
does not require a budget line-item, and all recruiting and organizing will be done by the
IRONKnights coordinators. Motion to form the IRONKnights Committee by Carrie Skinfill,
second by Christy Johannesson, approved. See attached description of the IPSG.
Popcorn Machine: Kristen Kimball
The cost of an 8-oz machine (like the one we borrow from Knapp ES) is $150 on Amazon. A
12-oz machine is $291. Michele Farrell said she would be willing to donate hers to the school.
Next Meeting: November 12, 2015 at 7pm
Meeting Adjourned: Margaret Ridge
Motion by Margaret Ridge, second by Kristen Kimball, approved.
Inglewood Home and School Association
North Penn School Board liaison report
November 12, 2015
Last Board meeting October 15, 2015
The School Board recognized Josh Weckerly, Senior at NPHS, for his accomplishments in Trumpet with the National
Association for Music Education’s All-National Jazz Band. Josh is also a National Merit Semi-finalist.
The School Board also recognized three NPHS students for their participation in the Study Abroad program. The students
were KeNia Washington – Spain, Zach Rawl – Germany, and Sarah Collopy – France.
Education/Community/Policy: Five policies including several on discrimination were reviewed and approved as
presented. A Brief discussion regarding the report card changes for 2015/15 SY were discussed. Age of entrance policies
were discussed and the cut-off date for students turning 5 and 6 will be September 1st for the 2016-17 SY. College Board
has approved NPHS to begin offering the PA Capstone Program during the 2016-17 SY.
Safe Schools: Multiple activities are planned for the fall including drill on intruder, evacuation and shelter in place.
Additionally, table-top exercises are planned to include both district and outside local and county agencies. A Safe
Schools Grant has been identified and the District will be proposing installation at one or more elementary schools to be
identified at a later date.
Support Services: Hatfield Elementary School renovations are in the punch list phase with the school in full operations.
Montgomery Elementary School additions and renovation were discussed and approved to proceed to the next step in
design. Upper Gwynedd Township and the District are working out the use of District property at Pennbrook Middle
School for storm water basins.
MCIU: Fall 2015 Head Start program is 91% full. Discussed alternative funding need in lieu of the state budget. The
MCIU is partnering with Temple University beginning in January 2016 as a satellite campus for evening program in
educational leadership. November 13th (tomorrow night) is the IU fundraiser at the Lower Providence Fire Hall.
North Penn Education Foundation: The first ever Knight Out event being held at The Uncorked Artist is sold out already.
Additional adult and student related events are being planned for the new year. 50th Anniversary planning continues
with an announcement that Hall and Oats will be part of the anniversary concert. Date TBD.
Superintendent Report: State Budget concerns, impact on NPSD. All but the “Ready to Learn” program are good
through mid-May 2016 based on local funding versus state funded revenue.
The District is benefiting from local gas and pipeline efforts in PA, 2015 is 50% of the 2014 expense. Despite easements
for utility use at both Upper Gwynedd and Pennbroak, land use at these locations will still be available for School District
calculations and tax determination.
Finance: September report; 48 million in income, 19 million in discernments, $170,539,135.99 cash on hand.
Respectfully,
Duane Spencer
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
TREASURER REPORT
The monthly meeting of the Board of School Directors of the North Penn School District was held
at the Educational Service Center, October 15, 2015.
Financial Reports for the month of September, 2015 were given.
BALANCE AND INVESTMENT JULY 1, 2015 INCLUDING PETTY CASH
CASH RECEIPTS SEPTEMBER
CASH RECEIPTS YTD
$
CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER
CASH DISBURSEMENTS YTD
$
$
59,590,899.67
48,193,254.39
157,456,045.44
19,014,273.00
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
CDARS INVESTMENT
PAYROLL
PETTY CASH
WAGE ATTACHMENT ACCOUNT
ESCROW ACCOUNT FOR TAXES PAID IN PROTEST
INTEREST BEARING CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
46,507,809.12
$
170,539,135.99
$
129,247.30
30,002,709.20
25,661.95
6,050.00
169.65
3,381,555.83
136,993,742.06
$
170,539,135.99
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