Dear School Community:

As we close out the 2024-25 school year, the Board looks forward to exciting things to come next year. We are thrilled to welcome our new Elementary School Principal, Dr. Ernesto (Ernie) Ortiz to the district, our new Business Manager, Ms. Lieu Kim, and our new Athletic Director, Ms. Aubrie Bresiblatt. Congratulations to Dr. Chris Jahnke and Ms. Susan Medina on their retirements as they will be missed.

It was a very exciting and competitive Color Day competition this year, and the Reds continued their winning streak which started in 2019. Congratulations to both Blues and Reds who make this day such a special tradition, and a wonderful lead-in to Memorial Day Weekend. The Board wishes everyone in the community a peaceful and relaxing summer!

Warmly,

Dr. Megan O'Brien, President

At the Board business meeting on Monday, May 19th, teachers Samantha May and Jackie Ozga gave an update on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the Bookworms curriculum implementation. You can view their presentation in the board meeting recording at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHDsdpqu2H8

At the Board business meeting on Monday, May 19th, the Board approved the regular agenda items and reports in BoardDocs, including the following items:

• Approval of the appointment of Dr. Ernesto Ortiz as Jenkintown's new Elementary School Principal
• Approval of the appointment of Ms. Lieu Kim as Jenkintown's new Business Manager
• Approval of the appointment of Ms. Aubrie Bresiblatt as Jenkintown's new Athletic Director
• Approval of the contract with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) for payroll and child accounting support services.
• Approval of Lisa Smith as the voting delegate to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) delegate assembly meeting in the fall.
  
  

All items can be reviewed in detail at Agenda - 250 West Avenue | Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046 | 215-885-3722 BoardDocs® LT

Please visit the Legacy Park website by clicking on the design day poster on the left and sign up for the newsletter for updates on the progress of this important project. There will be a Design Day Presentation in the high school auditorium on Monday, June 9th from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Thank you to Kelly Hudson for leading this effort and to everyone on the planning committee.

The Jenkintown School District's 150th Celebration continues this month with a calendar of exciting events! You can clink on the link below for a full list of events for the 2024-25 school year.

Monday, June 2nd, 6:30pm - 7th Grade Orientation

Friday, June 6th, 4:00pm - Relay for Life

Wednesday, June 11th, 8:00am-11:00am - Academic Awards Assemblies

Tuesday, June 17th - 6th Grade Graduation

Wednesday, June 18th, 6:00pm - High School Graduation

Thursday, June 19th - District Closed for Juneteenth Holiday