Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Superintendent: 'I think we accomplished the [school board's] goals'
The Abington School Board last night approved the district’s 2012-13 budget; there will be no tax increase. The board unanimously passed the $133.47 million budget; the budget is up 4.55 percent over the 2011-12 installment, but the millage rate stays at 27.80. That means a home assessed at $141,000 will pay $3,920 annually. And, if you register with the state as a homestead, you’ll see a flat reduction of your tax bill to the tune of $205 — regardless of the assessed value of your home. “There have been no cuts in programming, no pay-to-play, no decreases in any way — frankly, there have been some increases — all while having a 0 percent increase for the third year in a row,” Abington School District Superintendent Amy Sichel said. “So …
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
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According to the Abington School District proposed final budget, the 2012-13 budget is up 4.55 percent over last year, bringing the total to $133.47 million. However, Abington School District Business Administrator Chris Lionetti said in an interview last month that the board is not proposing a tax increase for the 2012-13 budget; he added that it didn’t increase taxes last year either. The current millage rate is 27.80, meaning a house assessed at $141,000, would pay $3,920 annually. In the last five years, tax increases have been under 2 percent. Last year, the school board used $5.58 million in allocated fund balance to close the gap on the 2011-12 budget; there is $10.27 million in allocated fund balance in the 2012-13 proposed …
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Check out what's on tap for tonight's meeting.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Abington School Board will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the administration building. Prior to regularly scheduled agenda items (to see the entire draft agenda, view the PDF section on the right, or visit here), the board will dole out praise to the following people and groups: Abington school district musical groups will be congratulated for their performances at the recent Hershey Music in the Parks competition. The following groups won first-place awards: The junior and senior high schools also won Esprit de Corps Award for outstanding school spirit, deportment, and congeniality. -- Thirty-eight students from the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology competed in their skill areas at the SkillsUSA State Competition held at the…
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The Abington School Board will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The Abington School Board posted its agenda for its April 10 meeting, held tonight at the administration building. According to the agenda, the board will honor: Dawn Vozzy, an autistic support teacher at McKinley Elementary School for being selected as one of 23 finalists in the 2012 “Voice of Inspiration for Teaching Excellence” award and Molly Cleary, a Rydal Elementary School student, who was named a runner up in the 2012 Montgomery County Poet Laureate Program Youth Poetry Contest for her poem “How Seahorses Were Made.” Molly will be presented with her award at the 14th Annual Montgomery County Poet Laureate Celebration and Readings at Musehouse – the Center for the Literary Arts in Philadelphia. There will also be an orientation …
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The Abington School Board will meet Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the administration buildling at 970 Highland Ave. Check out the agenda in the PDF section or by clicking here. Of note, the school board has an agenda item to authorize the administration to submit a Self-Certification Application for Non-Reimbursable Construction Projects to the Department of Education for several projects, including: According to the agenda, the district needs authorization of the Pennsylvania Department of Education to proceed with facilities modifications that exceed $15,000.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The Abington School Board will hold its meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the administration building. The draft agenda may be seen in the PDF section of this article. According to the draft, Abington School District Business Manager Chris Lionetti will discuss Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed budget and its affect on the district. The board will also vote on changes to the secondary curriculum for the 2012-13 school year.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The Abington School Board will meet Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
According to the Abington School Board's draft agenda, the school board will likely approve the 2012-13 preliminary budget. As of now, the figure stands at $134.21 million. According to the proposed resolution, "It is understood that this Budget will receive continued study and review by the Board until the Final Budget adoption, which is scheduled for June 26, 2012." To see the full agenda for tonight's meeting, click here.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Board President: ‘I’d like to see a zero percent tax increase this year’
The Abington School Board approved the district’s 2012-2013 proposed preliminary budget last night. If it sounds like the process got started early, it did. Last year, the school board approved the proposed prelim in late January. However, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Tax Payer Relief Act of 2006, more commonly known as Act 1, each school district is required to hold four budget presentations, according to Abington Superintendent Amy Sichel. The 2012-13 proposed preliminary budget is up 5.13 percent over the 2011-12 budget and stands at $134.2 million. Abington School District business administrator Chris Lionetti presented a budget that assumed a 1.7 percent increase in real estate taxes — a figure handed down by the Pennsylvania…
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
School Board member Barry Stupine: 'We’d have to be insane to change the leadership of our board.'
The Abington School Board looks similar to the way it did prior to the Dec. 5 reorganization meeting. Last night, incumbent school board directors Andrea Lawful-Trainer, Michele Tinsman, Jeannette Maitin and Susan Arnhold were sworn in, in addition to newcomer Daniel Kaye. Abington School Board President Pro Tempore Barry Stupine read the oath, and then congratulated the five newly appointed directors. The board’s president and vice president remain the same — Raymond McGarry and Jeffrey Bates, respectively. Arnhold nominated McGarry for president. Reading from a statement, Arnhold said, “Mr. McGarry’s dedication to the Abington School District has served our students and taxpayers well. He served with distinction as vice president for…
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Abington School Board member steps down, but leaves with a new title.
Abington School Board Director Silvia Shirley Weiss attended her last school board meeting yesterday. She will be stepping down Dec. 5 after a 5-term run. Weiss, 78, spoke about her life during the board members’ opening statements; she thanked her husband, Jack, for driving her to almost all of the meetings over the 20-year span. She was later given the title “Abington School Board Director Emeritus.” Weiss is the third person to receive the honor. State Rep. Josh Shapiro talked about Weiss’ career, and presented her with a citation from the state for her years of service. “I would feel as though I would not be doing justice to Shirley Weiss if I just rattled off her accomplishments,” Shapiro said. “To me, Shirley Weiss, is someone who …
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9:40 am on Monday, July 23, 2012
I am surprised there is no tax hike. I sort of expect one! I would rather small, steady tax increases than one or two large hikes. As a tax payer-- I am 100% for supporting our schools. After all, the quality of the school district has a direct impact on my home value! more ›