Jenkintown School Board Brief
September 2023, Vol. 2 Issue 6
Message from Dr. Megan O'Brien, School Board President
Dear School Community:
The 2023-24 school year is well under way, and we had two very successful back to school night events. We're looking forward to celebrating Jenkintown's 150th Anniversary and working together with the community on planning special events. Please consider volunteering to help make our 150th celebration a success!
Warmly,
Dr. Megan O'Brien, President
Summary of Board Action Items for September, 2023
At the Board work session on September 11th, only discussions occurred. No items were up for Board approval. In addition, on September 11th, a board subcommittee meeting was held to review Athletic Co-Curricular/Personnel items including updates on participation rates for fall sports.
At the Board business meeting on September 18th, the Board approved only the agenda items and reports provided in BoardDocs, including:
- a contract with Math Viking LLC, to provide math support to students and staff for 2023-2024 school year. This contract is paid for with ESSER funding.
The Guidance Department presented to the board on September 18, 2023. In addition to presenting our Dual Credit Agreements, Ms. Kafkalas noted that the Guidance Department now has a new and improved website. Jenkintown HS Guidance (google.com) Thank you to Ms. Kafkalas for her dedication to our students and families. Please bookmark their page!
All items can be reviewed in detail at Agenda - 250 West Avenue | Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046 | 215-885-3722 BoardDocs® LT
INFORMATIONAL ITEM ONLY:
We would like to thank Mr. Jim Cummins for revamping the district calendar on the district webpage. Events | The School District of Jenkintown (jenkintowndrakes.org) Please take a moment to check it out!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, October 5th, 7:00pm - World Language Honors Society Induction
Monday, October 9th, 6:30pm - Board Technology Committee Meeting
Monday, October 9th, 7:00pm - School Board Work Session
Tuesday, October 10th - JES Picture Day
Wednesday, October 11th, 9:00am - JES Jog-A-Thon
Wednesday, October 11th - Faculty In-Service Day
Wednesday, October 11th - MS/HS Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, October 11th, 8:00am - PSAT for 10th and 11th Grade
Thursday, October 12th - Graduation Project Presentations
Friday, October 13th - Graduation Project Presentations
Monday, October 16th, 7:00pm - School Board Business Meeting
Saturday, October 21st, 12-4PM J.E.F. Used Clothing Drive