June 9, 2026 Meeting of the Abington Board of School Directors

The Abington School District Board of School Directors held a meeting on June 9, 2026, which included extensive discussions on student achievements, school climate survey data, and ongoing capital improvement projects. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the district's middle school project, including community engagement through surveys and concerns about transparency and cost control. The board approved several procurement-related items, including an award of contract for environmental remediation cleaning services at the administration building. Additionally, the board elected Michael F. Zurwanka as treasurer for the fiscal year starting July 2026, with an annual fee of $17,400, and approved the purchase of a performance bond for the treasurer. The meeting also addressed the district's cyber education program, highlighting concerns about the high costs and performance of outside cyber charter schools compared to the district's own program, and the board directed the administration to prepare a resolution on this issue for the next meeting. Personnel changes, including retirements and new appointments, were approved, and permits for use of buildings and grounds were granted. Public comments raised concerns about bullying, school funding, and the middle school project. Overall, the meeting combined routine administrative approvals with substantive discussions on capital projects, budgeting, and educational program oversight.