April 26, 2022 Meeting of the Abington Board of School Directors

The April 26, 2022 meeting of the Abington Board of School Directors primarily focused on recognizing student athletic achievements and discussing the adoption of new instructional materials for the 2022-2023 school year. The board approved several procurement-related items including contracts for digital radios funded by a Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency grant, moving boxes related to the district's grade span reconfiguration funded by capital project and general funds, and music equipment purchases. The board also adopted a comprehensive plan and a special education plan for the next three years, including authorizing a $106,474.53 contract with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit for special education services. Financial reports and payment of bills were approved, with mention of a $1.1 million payment to senior high school project contractors from the capital project fund. The meeting included discussions on curriculum adoption cycles, online instructional resources, and professional development for teachers to support new programs.