Inglewood Home & School Meeting – December 10, 2015
Call to order: Margaret Ridge
President: Margaret Ridge
Theatre Horizons sign-up sheet for grades 2-5 went home in backpack this week.
“Girls on the Run” for girls in grades 3-5 is being sponsored by Mrs. Czarnecki, Mrs. Wehr, Miss
Sterling and Miss Taroff. It meets 2 days a week for 12 weeks, 4:00-5:30pm. The program
follows a curriculum that addresses self-esteem and other values while incorporating running.
The program culminates in 5k. Cost is $165, financial aid is available.
Connie Brown informed us that the NPHS Key Club is always in need of volunteer hours. Give
them two weeks’ notice. Advisor is Linda Law (lawlk@npenn.org).
We are in the process of setting a date for school pictures for next year. It was commented that
one of the photographers wasn’t that great – didn’t seem to interact well with the kids, off-center
pics, etc.
Juice Pouch Recycling has been taken over by Janet O’Donnell. She is happy to do it, but it’s a
tedious (and often messy) process. Last year, it only raised $100. It was decided to
discontinue the program. Christy will remove it from the fundraising page on the website.
Vice President: Aimee Heavener
No report.
Recording Secretary: Christy Johannesson & Lisa Lupinacci
November 12, 2015 minutes were submitted for approval. A correction was made regarding the
basketball nets. Note that the poles were repainted, not the backboards. Motion to approve with
correction by Kristen Kimball, second by Margaret Ridge, approved.
Corresponding Secretary: Jillian Giza (not present)
Received several thank you notes from teachers for the American Education Week breakfast.
Treasurer: Carrie Skinfill (not present)
Book fair – we keep 25%, waiting on the bill. Dining Out includes Merrymead Pie Sale. Flea
Market includes Mommy Market & Vendor Fair. Kids Stuff bill is paid, haven’t received bonus
check yet. Wawa – we had to buy more coupons following two large orders. Orchestra – need
to pay for buses. Fall pictures will bring in about $1,900.
Teacher Representative: Miss Reed
Ideas for Home & School purchases:
• Water cooler in teachers’ lounge – Only problem is that it doesn’t directly affect the students.
• New laminator – Contrary to previous reports, we definitely need a new one. The lamination
often peels off, and it’s very complicated to reload.
• Walking path – Mr. Foresto loved the idea. It fits into the new Wellness Committee plans.
• Backstop for baseball/kickball – Another idea from Mr. Foresto.
Principal: Dr. Taylor (not present)
Sidewalk to bus drop off area is being extended. There is no timeline yet.
Special Events/Fundraisers
Vendor Night: Karen Nevard (present) & Wendy Blanch (not present)
We had an okay turnout, but it could have been much better. Made $305 from vendors, $160
from food. Had difficulty getting volunteers. Wednesday night probably isn’t the best choice.
Maybe Saturday or Sunday or in conjunction with another event? Walton Farm had a combined
event with kids’ activities, vendors, and holiday shop. Oak Park also had kids’ stuff at their
vendor fair. How did they handle clearances? Karen, as a vendor, was not asked to submit
clearances to WF. Vendors are interested in participating next year. Need to do more
advertising – signs, community paper, etc. Was the date too early to attract holiday buyers?
American Education Week Breakfast: Jillian Giza (not present)
Thanks to everyone who contributed food and volunteered at the event!
Merrymead Pie Sale: Margaret Ridge
Very few orders. We made $100.
Dining Out: Chris Schwar (not present)
Made $300 from Everything Bagel. Grub Burger is next Tuesday. Michele Farrell is setting up
the January date and will take over next year.
Spirit Wear: Chris Schwar (not present)
Looked into online apparel sales. They are too expensive. Will look into other options after the
new year.
Upcoming Events
Blizzard Bingo: Wendy Weist (present) & Stacy Spizziri (not present)
Have enough volunteers, but still need baked goods. Might be short on bingo markers, so will
have paper squares as a backup.
Holiday Shop: Connie Brown (not present) & Karen Nevard (present)
Went to Cherrydale and bought a HUGE amount of items. Everything is on the stage. Connie
and son are getting it organized and priced. Plan to save some for next year. To clarify
shopping schedule, Miss Reed’s 1st grade class is shopping on Thursday, Mrs. Reed’s 2nd grade
class is shopping on Wednesday.
Variety Show: Kristen Kimball
Shrek is this year’s theme. It coordinates with the Penndale musical and will help eliminate the
need to “clean up” explicit lyrics. Information meetings were this week. There are 10 acts so far.
Dress rehearsals will be Jan 12-14 at Inglewood. Jodie Biegert offered to choreograph a 6th
grade act. Admissions are free, concessions will be sold during intermission.
Continuing Committees
Coordinating Council: Aimee Heavener (present) & David Mumford (not present)
Neither rep attended November’s meeting. Jan 20 meeting will feature Ray Wilson on Safe
Schools. Meetings are at 7pm at ESC and are open to everyone. See website for meeting
schedule.
School Board Representative: Duane Spencer
See attached notes.
Other Business
Volunteer Issues: Christy Johannesson
We seem to be having a problem getting enough volunteers for events, even for baked goods.
Clearances have complicated things. We should also change the wording on the Homeroom
Parent sheet to make it clear that you’re not committing to be “in charge” as a homeroom
parent. It just means you’re willing to help out if needed.
BrainPOP Cost: Carrie Skinfill (not present)
The actual cost for this year came to more than the budgeted amount. Margaret Ridge
motioned to increase the technology budget by $250, second by Aimee Heavener, passed.
Good Will Committee: Wendy Blanch (not present)
Will be making Valentines for Schwenkfeld Manor. Karen Nevard suggested recruiting more
parent helpers to cut out hearts. Looking for ideas for Helping Hands Day – local non-profits.
Aimee Heavener suggested Baby Bureau, which collects and distributes gently used clothing,
etc. for ages 0-12 months. Last year, we supported Manna on Main Street, Boys & Girls Club,
Police & Fire departments, and Stray Cat Blues.
Next Meeting: February 11, 2016 at 7pm. No January meeting.
Meeting Adjourned: Margaret Ridge
Motion by Margaret Ridge, second by Karen Mondoro, approved.
Inglewood Home and School Association
North Penn School Board liaison report
December 10, 2015
Last Board meeting November 19, 2015
The School Board recognized 32 NPHS students, 16 were awarded proclamations as National Merit
Scholarship semi-finalists and 32 were recognized as commended students.
The Board also recognized Mr. Curt Reichwein, a Technology Education Teacher at NPHS for being
presented the Teacher Excellence Award at a recent conference for the Technology and Engineering
Education Association of Pennsylvania. It is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the
profession and students
Board of Director John Schilling was also acknowledged for his recent recognition from the Pennsylvania
School Boards Association for his tenure of service to the North Penn School District. He has been a
member of the Board of Directors for 20 years.
Two Board members were thanked for their service and presented with plaques for their service. Walter
Brown and Joseph Sullivan were replaced by new member Edward Diasio and former Board Member
Theresa Prykowski.
Education/Community/Policy: The Hatfield Elementary grant supporting several in-school and outside
programs that ended September 30th was discussed. Revisions to the middle school math program were
discussed, the math programs are being moved back a year to support improved math outcomes. The
program of Studies for grades 7 and 8 were reviewed with changes to reading interventions and math
sequence made allowing for extended courses to be eliminated due to these changes. The 2016-17
school year calendar was discussed and is final with the first day of school starting August 30th.
Finance: 2014-15 preliminary audit report has been received with no findings reported. Final report will
be available by end of the year. Montgomery Elementary funding was discussed regarding one versus
two year loans and will be discussed further at the December action meeting.
Safe Schools: Very active, High School evacuation drill being planned. Emergency operations Center
plans being developed for the CSC to establish a Unified Command during incidents. The Raptor Visitor
Management System will be expanded into different languages.
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: The 2015 audit was approved. PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network)
will be relocating from King of Prussia to a much needed larger space in Malvern. North Penn is
participating in the Core Literacy Essentials Program from November through April which supports
professional development training. The MICU continues to presents its Early Interventions programs
serving 2,600 students annually.
North Penn Education Foundation: The first Knight Out event being held at The Uncorked Artist is sold
out already. Additional adult and student related events are being planned for 2016. 50th Anniversary
planning continues with an announcement that Hall and Oats may be part of the anniversary concert.
Date TBD. The first alumni flag football game was held on Thanksgiving between North Penn and
Lansdale Catholic alumni. 120 alumni football players, 50 cheerleaders and 50 band members
participated.
35 mid-year grants will be reviewed in early December totaling up to $15,000. The Foundation thanked
Dr. Dietrich for following through with promises made last spring during their annual online auction. He
spent lunch with a Gwyn-Nor sixth grader and her friends and also taught an ESL class at Penndale. The
Foundation also wants to remind everyone when shopping on Amazon make sure to support the
Foundation through the Amazon Smiles program.
Superintendent Report: Included 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.
Respectfully,
Duane Spencer