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Colonial School District public meetings in 2021

46 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 16, 2021

Special Meeting

Colonial School Board to fill vacancy by nomination and ballot

The Colonial School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to fill a current board vacancy. The board will take nominations, close nominations, and then conduct balloting to select a new member to serve until the reorganization meeting in December 2023. Public comments are scheduled both before and after the new business items. The meeting is procedural and focused solely on the vacancy appointment.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021

Board Reorganization Meeting

Colonial School Board to elect new officers and address board vacancy

The Colonial School District Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting to elect a permanent president and vice president. The Board will also address a vacancy created by Patricia Donofrio's refusal to take her seat.

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Thu Nov 18, 2021

Board Business Meeting

Board to elect superintendent, approve audit, settle tax appeal

The Colonial School District Board will vote on several action items, including electing Dr. Michael L. Christian as superintendent for 2022-2027, approving the 2020-2021 financial audit, settling a property assessment appeal, and opting out of the Act 1 tax increase timeline. The board will also consider contracts for Act 168 services, substitute nursing, and expanding COVID-19 rapid antigen testing to students.

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Mon Nov 15, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting

Colonial School District Finance Committee to review audit, budget, and borrowing

The Finance Committee will discuss and recommend actions on the 2020-2021 audit, the 2022-2023 budget, and a reduced debt issuance for the new middle school. They will also receive updates on the current budget, fund balance, and assessment appeals. The meeting includes public comment periods.

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Mon Nov 15, 2021

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Colonial School District committee to discuss new middle school, capital projects, elevator, bus driver shortage

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will discuss updates on the new middle school construction, the 5-year capital projects plan, a Plymouth Whitemarsh elevator project, and transportation. The transportation update focuses on the nationwide bus driver shortage, including hiring efforts and contractor status.

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Mon Nov 8, 2021

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

School committee to discuss athletics, testing, mental health

The Colonial School District's Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committees are meeting to discuss three items: an overview of CSD athletics, an update on Project ACE-IT student testing, and an update on mental health resources. Public comment is scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

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Mon Nov 8, 2021

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum committee to review data, class sizes, DEI, lesson planning

The Colonial School District Curriculum Committee of the Board is meeting to discuss four new business items: a beginning-of-year data review for secondary and elementary levels, a review of class size ranges, diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI) updates, and lesson planning guidelines. Public comment is scheduled on agenda items and at the end of the meeting.

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Thu Oct 21, 2021

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School District Board reviews construction changes and technology upgrades

The Board is considering several new business items, including a change order for solar panel removal at Colonial Middle School and a software proposal for the bus depot. The meeting also includes approvals for various board policy revisions, contract extensions, and financial reports.

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Mon Oct 11, 2021

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee reviews new resources and student policies

The Curriculum Committee of the Board is discussing AVID, GAIN, and the curriculum review process. The committee is also reviewing new educational resources and specific student policies.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021

HR Committee Meeting

Colonial School District HR Committee reviews student teacher and report policies

The HR Committee is reviewing Policy #307 regarding Student Teachers/Interns for future adoption. The committee is also discussing the deletion of a policy regarding the treatment of outside reports.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review final bond issue for new middle school

The Colonial School District Finance Committee will discuss the final bond issue for the New Colonial Middle School construction project, review the 2021-2022 budget through September, and consider two budget-related policies for future adoption. The meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2021, at the District Office.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee discusses bus depot camera upgrades and policy reviews

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure and administrative items. The agenda includes updates on middle school construction, a proposal for bus depot technology, and the review of district policies.

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Thu Sep 23, 2021

Board Business Meeting

Board to vote on $41,760 tuition contract, bus contracts, and school calendar changes

The Colonial School District Board will vote on several action items, including approving financial reports, a personnel report, and new business items. Notable decisions include a $41,760 educational contract for one student at The Overbrook School, a staffing agreement for an interim assistant principal, supplemental transportation contracts due to a bus driver shortage, and revisions to the 2021-2022 school calendar. The board will also discuss the start date for the 2022-2023 school year.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee reviews summer programs, tech, DEI updates

The Colonial School District's Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss and review several educational initiatives, including summer programs, professional development, the Montgomery Virtual Program, technology, and updates from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. The agenda includes public comment periods and is primarily a discussion and review session.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

School committee to discuss mental health, COVID dashboard, 2022-23 start date

The Colonial School District's Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committees will meet on September 20, 2021, to discuss several items, including updates on mental health services and the COVID-19 dashboard, as well as the start date for the 2022-23 school year. Other discussion items include Project ACE-IT staff assurance testing, adult evening school, and the publications schedule. The meeting includes public comment periods.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review 2022-2023 budget calendar and supplemental transportation contracts

The Colonial School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022-2023 budget calendar and to review supplemental transportation service contracts, which will be recommended to the School Board for retroactive approval due to a bus driver shortage. The committee will also receive an informational update on the unaudited 2020-2021 budget compared to prior years.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss new middle school construction, chiller, school start, storm update

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will meet to discuss four items: an update on the new middle school construction, a temporary chiller for the middle school, the start of the school year, and a storm update. No votes are scheduled; all items are discussion only.

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Thu Aug 26, 2021

Board Business Meeting

Board votes to pay $675,000 to terminate solar panel contract

The Colonial School District board is approving July 2021 financial reports and a $675,000 termination fee for a solar power agreement. The board is also approving new transportation and educational service contracts for the 2021-2022 school year, including tuition for students attending The Vanguard School and The Timothy School. Additionally, the board is approving construction change orders for the new middle school and sidewalk replacements at Plymouth and Whitemarsh Elementary schools.

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Mon Aug 9, 2021

Special Meeting

School board to vote on amended 2021-22 health and safety plan

The Colonial School District board is holding a special meeting to receive a superintendent's update, hear public comments, and consider new business. The main action item is a motion to support the amended 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan as recommended by administration. The meeting also includes opening items, public comment periods, and adjournment.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Colonial School District committee to discuss solar panels, construction projects

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss several facilities projects, including solar panels at Colonial Middle School, a project update at the same school, an abatement project update, a Geostructures contract, and a paving update with a potential change order. The agenda lists these as discussion items, meaning no final votes are scheduled.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021

Special Meeting

Colonial School Board to vote on teacher contract ratification

The Colonial School District Board is holding a special meeting to consider ratifying a tentative agreement with the Colonial Education Association and to approve the superintendent's personnel report. The board will also hear public comments on the agenda items.

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Thu Jul 15, 2021

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School District Board reviews educational contracts and financial settlements

The Board is reviewing several multi-year educational service contracts and approving various financial reports. The agenda also includes motions for IRS audit settlements and restitution payments to the state.

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Thu Jun 17, 2021

Board Business Meeting

Board to vote on $1M capital transfer, paving, Chromebook lease, and CMTHS financing

The Colonial School District Board will hold a business meeting with multiple action items, including approving financial reports, a personnel report, and several contracts. Key decisions include a $1 million transfer to the Capital Reserve Fund for summer projects, a $355,625.46 paving contract, a $480,232.60 Chromebook lease, and a $2.75 million financing resolution for CMTHS improvements. The board will also vote on policy revisions, educational service contracts, and a solicitor appointment.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review virtual programming and Title I policy

The Colonial School District's Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss virtual programming for the 2021-2022 school year and review Policy #150 regarding Title I. Public comment is scheduled for agenda items and general comments.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to review summer paving bids and new middle school construction update

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including an update on the new middle school construction, review of summer paving bids with a funding recommendation, learning cottages, and a solar panel update for CMS. The agenda is mostly discussion items, with no final votes scheduled.

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Thu May 20, 2021

Board Business Meeting

Board to adopt $140.96M 2021-22 budget with 2.7% tax increase

The Colonial School District Board will vote on the 2021-2022 final budget of $140,962,768, which includes a real estate tax rate of 23.995 mills (a 2.7% increase) and use of $3,100,523 in fund balance. The board will also consider approving financial reports, a treasurer's report, grants, donations, personnel changes, policy revisions, and other routine items.

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Mon May 10, 2021

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meeting

School committee to discuss food services, COVID testing, and policy review

The Colonial School District's Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee will discuss updates on food services, COVID staff testing and student vaccinations, and end-of-year activities. They will also review Policy #204 on Attendance, with plans for a first reading on May 20, 2021, and adoption in June. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with public comment periods at the start and end.

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Mon May 10, 2021

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review summer programs, DEI, and policy #121

The Curriculum Committee of the Colonial School District Board will discuss summer programming, summer reading, MCIU enrichment, diversity/equity/inclusion, professional development, and the 2021-2022 school year. They will also review Policy #121 on field trips, with plans for a first reading on May 20 and adoption in June. The meeting includes public comment periods.

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Mon May 3, 2021

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss new middle school construction, furnishings, solar panels

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will discuss updates on new middle school construction, furnishings, and a solar panel update, plus summer paving projects. The meeting is a discussion-only session, with no formal votes listed. A dedicated meeting for the solar panel update is scheduled for June.

Mon May 3, 2021

HR Committee Meeting

Colonial HR Committee to review COVID testing, policy changes

The Colonial School District HR Committee is meeting to discuss providing on-site COVID-19 rapid antigen testing for staff through the end of the school year. They will also have a first read of revisions to policies on employment of district staff and summer school staff, and consider deleting four policies deemed outdated or better suited for internal processes.

Mon May 3, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting

Final 2021-2022 budget recommendation to be reviewed

The Finance Committee will discuss the status of the 2021-2022 budget and the administrative recommendation for the Final Budget. They will also receive informational updates on the recent bond sale and a budget comparison for the current fiscal year.

Thu Apr 15, 2021

Board Business Meeting

Board to vote on $141.2M 2021-22 final budget with 3% tax hike

The Colonial School District Board is voting on the proposed final budget for 2021-2022, which totals $141,236,469, a 2.59% increase over the current year, and includes a real estate tax increase of 3.0% to 24.065 mills. The board will also consider several other action items, including approving financial reports, personnel changes, and various contracts and agreements.

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Mon Apr 12, 2021

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meeting

School committee to discuss athletic code, DEI, graduation, safety

The Colonial School District's Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee will discuss seven items, including the athletic code of conduct, a DEI update, graduation plans, spring activities and safety measures, adult evening school, the 2021-2022 calendar theme, and a policy review of health examinations and medications. Public comment is scheduled. No votes are listed; all items are discussion only.

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Mon Apr 12, 2021

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review policies and IB math text

The Curriculum Committee of the Colonial School District Board will discuss statewide assessment updates, summer learning opportunities, and approval of an IB mathematics textbook. They will also review three policies (ELL, charter schools, extracurricular participation) with the intent to move them to first reading on April 15, 2021.

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Mon Apr 5, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting

Colonial School District weighs bond refunding to save $500K

The Finance Committee will review and recommend actions on several budget items, including a bond refunding to save at least $500,000, the CMS spring musical budget, and the 2021-2022 budgets for MCIU, CMTHS, and the district. They will also receive an update on the current year's budget. Recommendations will go to the School Board on April 15.

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Mon Mar 8, 2021

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meeting

Colonial School District committee to discuss COVID-19 testing and student safety

The Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee will hold discussions on several student life and safety topics. The agenda includes updates on staff COVID-19 testing, curriculum, and spring sports.

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Mon Mar 8, 2021

Special Meeting

Proposal to return K-12 students to five days of in-person instruction

The Board is considering a motion to modify the Health and Safety Plan to allow for five days per week of in-person instruction. The proposal includes requirements regarding county COVID-19 transmission rates and an option for families to choose fully remote instruction.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting

Colonial School District Finance Committee reviews 2021-22 budget and bond sales

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the current 2020-21 budget, discuss the proposed 2021-22 budget, and receive updates on a state audit, recent bond sales, COVID-19 funding, and a tax collector appointment. The committee will also take action on appointing a tax collector for Conshohocken Borough.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss new middle school construction, solar panels, asbestos

The Colonial School District Facilities Management & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss several facilities projects, including the new middle school construction update, solar panel update at CMS, and CMS asbestos abatement. The committee will also review facilities and maintenance highlights, including a resident appreciation letter, RP boardwalk, and PW temporary soundbooth. Public comments are scheduled.

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Thu Feb 18, 2021

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School Board discusses return to in-person instruction and various business items

The Board is reviewing a discussion regarding the return of students to in-person instruction. The agenda also includes approvals for financial reports, personnel changes, and several new business items ranging from bond authorizations to vehicle purchases.

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Mon Feb 8, 2021

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review policies, summer programs

The Colonial School District Curriculum Committee will discuss summer opportunities and summer reading, and review several policies. The policies under review include nondiscrimination and class size, with the intent to have a first reading on February 18, 2021, and second reading and adoption in March. The meeting includes public comment on agenda items.

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Mon Feb 8, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to authorize bond for new Colonial Middle School

The Colonial School District Finance Committee will consider authorizing a bond parameters resolution for the 2021 bond issue to finance the new Colonial Middle School construction, approve budgets for virtual PWHS productions, and recommend a new tax collection contract with Elite Revenue Services. The committee will also review policy revisions and receive budget updates.

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Mon Feb 8, 2021

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss new middle school, asbestos, solar, and bus purchase

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will discuss updates on the new middle school construction, asbestos abatement at CMS, solar panel installation, and the 5-year improvement plan. They will also consider approving a $286,071 payment to First Student for fixed transportation costs and a request to purchase a new 24-passenger bus using Capital Reserve funds.

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Thu Jan 21, 2021

Board Business Meeting

Board to vote on 50% property tax rebate match for low-income residents

The Colonial School District Board will hold a business meeting with several action items, including approving financial reports, accepting a $10,500 Farm to School grant, and voting on a new 50% match for the state property tax/rent rebate program. The board will also discuss returning students to in-person instruction five days a week and consider appointments to external boards.

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Mon Jan 11, 2021

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum committee to review benchmark data and interventions

The Colonial School District's Curriculum Committee of the Board will meet to discuss benchmark assessment data, interventions and supports in place, and highlighting growth and progress. The meeting includes public comment on agenda items and is primarily a discussion of student performance and support strategies.

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Mon Jan 11, 2021

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss COVID-19 guidelines, school nurse updates, and food service

The Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee will discuss updated COVID-19 school exclusion guidelines, school nurse updates, instructional delivery, and food service updates, including grants and a partnership with GIANT to address food insecurity. They will also review Board Policy #207 on confidential communications of students for a first read. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making body.

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