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Colonial School District public meetings in 2022

48 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 1, 2022

Special Meeting

Board approves Plymouth Whitemarsh High School 2023-24 course program

The Colonial School District Board held a special meeting on December 1, 2022, immediately following the Board Reorganization Meeting. The board voted unanimously to approve the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Program of Studies for the 2023-2024 school year, which includes course changes and additions reviewed by the Curriculum Committee on November 14, 2022. The meeting also included an executive session announcement and public comment periods.

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Thu Dec 1, 2022

Board Reorganization Meeting

Colonial School Board elects new president and vice president

The Colonial School District Board held its annual reorganization meeting, electing officers for the coming year. Beth Patruno was elected President and Gail Plant was elected Vice President. The board also authorized the continued use of existing signature plates until new ones are prepared.

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Thu Nov 17, 2022

Board Business Meeting

Board approves 2021-22 audit, Act 1 tax cap opt-out, and new policies

The Colonial School District Board held a business meeting on November 17, 2022, taking action on financial reports, the treasurer's report, a food service grant, the superintendent's personnel report, and several new business items. Key decisions included approving the 2021-2022 financial audit, opting out of the Act 1 timeline with a 4.1% tax cap, adopting the Act 57 tax collection resolution, and approving new board policies on conduct and educator misconduct. The board also approved educational contracts and a professional services contract with Frontline Education.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

School start time discussion on agenda

The Colonial School District's Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committees are meeting to discuss school start times and a public input item. The agenda includes public comment periods but no decisions are listed.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review course approval process and new courses

The Colonial School District's Curriculum Committee of the Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the course approval process, proposed new courses, and professional learning time (PLT). The agenda includes public comment periods, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

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Wed Nov 9, 2022

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Facilities committee to discuss CMS soil, load bank, auditorium updates

The Colonial School District Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will meet on November 9, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the District Office General Meeting Room, 230 Flourtown Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA. The agenda includes discussion items on the CMS soil update, CMS load bank update, CMS auditorium audio/video update, PW Girls Softball dugout update, and a transportation update. Public comment is scheduled after the discussion items.

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Wed Nov 9, 2022

HR Committee Meeting

HR Committee to review new conduct and educator misconduct policies

The Colonial School District HR Committee is meeting to discuss several policy items. They will consider deleting Policy #309.1 on middle school certification, as recommended by PSBA, and will review two new policies: #317 on conduct/disciplinary procedures and #317.1 on educator misconduct. These new policies are slated for first reading on November 17, 2022, and adoption in January 2023.

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Wed Nov 9, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review audit, budget, and Act 1 opt-out

The Colonial School District Finance Committee will discuss the 2022-2023 budget as of October 31, hear from the auditor about the 2021-2022 audit, and consider several action items including the PWHS fall production budget, the 2023-2024 budget timeline, and an Act 57 resolution. The committee will also take public comments.

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Thu Oct 20, 2022

Board Business Meeting

Board approves $109,750 educational contract and corrects construction fund transfer

The Colonial School District Board of Directors held a business meeting on October 20, 2022, taking action on several items. They approved a $109,750 educational contract for one student at HMS School, corrected a previous fund transfer to comply with state rules, and approved the annual list of contracted bus drivers. The board also approved routine items including meeting minutes, financial reports, the treasurer's report, personnel changes, and conference requests.

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Mon Oct 10, 2022

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review homework policy and course proposal process

The Curriculum Committee of the Colonial School District Board will meet to discuss new business items, including the course proposal process, professional development initiatives, conference requests, and a review of Policy #130 on homework. Public comment is scheduled on agenda items.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review budget status, 23-24 calendar, fund transfer fix

The Colonial School District Finance Committee will discuss the 2022-2023 budget as of September 30, 2022, and the 2023-2024 budget development calendar. They will also consider a correction to a fund transfer involving the PWHS Construction Fund and Capital Reserve, proposing to move funds to the CMS Construction Fund instead. This is a discussion and information meeting, not a final decision-making session.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss library fees and transportation update

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will discuss the Master Library Usage & Fees and receive a transportation update from Director Christopher Brown. Public comment is scheduled. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information.

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Thu Sep 29, 2022

Special Meeting

Board to vote on 2022-2025 Comprehensive Plan and state reports

The Colonial School District Board of School Directors is holding a special meeting to consider approving the district's 2022-2025 Comprehensive Plan, along with supporting state reports on induction, professional development, and gifted education. The plan and reports were previously reviewed at the Curriculum Committee meeting on September 12, 2022. The agenda also includes public comment periods and standard opening and closing items.

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Thu Sep 15, 2022

Board Business Meeting

Board to vote on $1.74M CMS track and $307K PWHS dugouts

The Colonial School District Board will vote on several construction contracts, including a $1.74 million synthetic track at Colonial Middle School and $307,712 for softball dugouts at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. The board will also consider approving financial reports, personnel changes, a revised school calendar, and other routine items.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

School committee to discuss 2023-24 calendar, free meals, and survey

The Colonial School District's Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committees will meet to discuss several items, including the 2023-2024 school calendar, food service and free meals, a communications survey follow-up with focus groups, and an overnight student trip for the PWHS Girls' Basketball Team. The meeting includes public comment periods.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review Future Ready plan, PD, summer programs

The Curriculum Committee of the Colonial School District Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on several curriculum-related items. The agenda includes a review of the Future Ready Comprehensive Plan, professional development, summer programs, and approval of conference requests. Public comments will be heard on agenda items and general public comment.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Colonial School District committee to discuss CMS field, soil, track, and transportation

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will discuss updates on CMS asphalt and field conditions, soil issues, a synthetic track budget and funding proposal, softball dugout bids for PWHS, and a transportation update. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review preliminary 2021-22 budget

The Colonial School District Finance Committee will meet to discuss the preliminary final budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, which is subject to audit. The meeting includes public comment periods and is scheduled immediately after the Facilities, Maintenance and Transportation Committee meeting.

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Thu Aug 25, 2022

Board Business Meeting

Board to approve $406,800 HVAC replacement at Conshohocken Elementary

The Colonial School District Board will vote on routine financial reports, personnel changes, and several contracts, including a $406,800 HVAC replacement at Conshohocken Elementary. The agenda also includes approval of educational service contracts, transportation, and food service vendors for the 2022-2023 school year.

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Mon Aug 22, 2022

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

School board committees to discuss health, safety, and security plans

The Colonial School District's Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committees are meeting to discuss the 2022-2023 Health and Safety Plan, school safety and security, and international exchange students at PWHS. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

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Thu Jun 16, 2022

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School Board to adopt $145.2M final budget with 1.67% tax increase

The Colonial School District Board is meeting to approve the 2022-2023 final budget of $145,200,767, which includes a real estate tax rate increase to 24.395 mills (up 1.67%). The board will also vote on related tax measures, including accepting state property tax relief funds and setting an installment payment plan. Other action items include approving financial reports, the treasurer's report, personnel and extracurricular contracts, and various policy revisions and contracts.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022

HR Committee Meeting

HR Committee to review three policies, including deleting #308

The Colonial School District HR Committee is meeting to discuss three policy items: deleting Policy #308 (Review of Administrative Decisions), reviewing a new Policy #308 (Employment Contract/Board Resolution), and reviewing Policy #309 (Assignment and Transfer). These are recommendations from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA). The committee will also take public comments.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee reviews 2022-2023 budget and policies

The Colonial School District Finance Committee will discuss the 2022-2023 fiscal budget, with recommendations for adoption at the June Board meeting. They will also review two school board policies for first reading and receive updates on the current year's budget and food service.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Colonial School District committee to discuss school bus idling policy deletion, summer cleaning, transportation

The Colonial School District Facilities Management & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss several operational items, including an update on the Colonial Middle School punch list, a recommendation to delete Policy #811 on school bus idling, summer cleaning plans, graduation preparation, and a transportation update. The meeting includes public comment periods. No votes are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.

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Thu May 19, 2022

Board Business Meeting

Board to vote on charter school funding resolution and $1.1M special ed cost plan

The Colonial School District Board will hold its May 19, 2022 business meeting, covering recognitions, approval of minutes and financial reports, and a series of action items. Key decisions include approving a resolution urging the Pennsylvania Legislature to change charter school funding, a $1,109,317.70 cost plan for special education services through the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, and several contracts and policy revisions. The agenda also includes routine items like the treasurer's report and personnel actions.

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Mon May 9, 2022

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

Colonial School District committees to discuss school calendar and board policy

The Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee will meet to discuss updates on a community survey and potential holiday additions to the school calendar. The committee will also review Board Policy #233 regarding suspension and expulsion.

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Mon May 9, 2022

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review graduation policy and book selection process

The Colonial School District's Curriculum Committee will discuss the book selection process, summer opportunities, and review Policy #217 on graduation, with plans for first reading on May 19 and adoption in June. The committee will also consider deleting two outdated policies and approve conference requests for staff.

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Mon May 2, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

Committee discusses technology leasing, charter funding, and budget updates

The Finance Committee will consider withdrawing a TEQLease proposal for 2,000 Chromebooks in favor of an internal lease from the Capital Reserve Fund. The committee will also review a resolution regarding charter school funding reform and receive updates on the 2022-2023 fiscal budget.

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Mon May 2, 2022

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss school demolition, roofing, risk assessment, and transportation updates

The Colonial School District's Facilities Management & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss several facilities and transportation items. The agenda includes reports on the middle school demolition/construction project, the Conshohocken roofing project and summer work from the 5-year improvement plan, a district risk assessment from CM Regent, an Earth Day/Arbor Day update, and a transportation update. No votes are scheduled; all items are listed as discussion or information items.

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Thu Apr 21, 2022

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School District proposes 2022-2023 budget with 1.86% tax increase

The Board of School Directors is considering the adoption of the 2022-2023 Proposed Final Budget, which includes a 1.86% tax increase and the use of $1 million in fund balance. The meeting also includes approvals for various service contracts, policy revisions, and financial reports.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Colonial School District to review school calendar and school day policies

The Curriculum Committee will discuss new business including GAIN, a MAEC Equity Audit, and policy reviews. The committee intends to conduct first readings for policies regarding the school calendar and school day.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss middle school updates and softball field upgrades

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will meet to discuss several district updates. The agenda includes discussions regarding a new middle school, demolition progress, and transportation.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022

HR Committee Meeting

HR Committee to review substitute employment policy and two policy deletions

The Colonial School District HR Committee will review Policy #305 on Employment of Substitutes, with plans for first reading on April 21, 2022, and adoption in May. They will also consider deleting two policies per PSBA recommendations. Public comment is limited to agenda items early in the meeting and all matters at the end, with a five-minute speaking limit.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

Colonial School District Finance Committee to review final proposed 2022-2023 budget

The Colonial School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the final proposed 2022-2023 budget, which will be recommended for the April 21, 2022 School Board Meeting agenda. The committee will also receive an update on the 2021-2022 budget through March 2022. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

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Thu Mar 17, 2022

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School Board considers $827,089 roofing bid for Conshohocken Elementary

The Board of School Directors is reviewing several items including personnel reports and summer program approvals. The agenda also includes a bid recommendation for a major roofing project and new educational service contracts.

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Mon Mar 14, 2022

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Colonial School District Curriculum Committee meets to discuss math and policy

The committee will discuss math initiatives, the Future Ready PA Index, and curriculum supports. The meeting also includes a review of Policy #127 for future adoption.

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Mon Mar 14, 2022

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

School board committees to review student records and bullying policies

The Colonial School District's Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committees are meeting to discuss a community survey on communication tools and practices, and to review two board policies: Policy #216 on Student Records (first read) and Policy #249 on Bullying/Cyberbullying (mandated annual review). The meeting includes public comment periods.

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Mon Mar 7, 2022

Special Meeting

Colonial School Board to vote on candidates for board vacancy

The Colonial Board of School Directors will meet to handle nominations and balloting for a school board member vacancy. The position is effective March 7, 2022, through the December 2023 reorganization meeting.

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Thu Mar 3, 2022

Special Meeting

Board to vote on amended 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan

The Colonial School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to consider a motion to support the amended 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan, as recommended by administration. The agenda includes a proposed masking revision and public comment periods. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

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Thu Mar 3, 2022

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Updates on middle school construction and HVAC bidding

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will discuss several infrastructure and logistics updates. Topics include progress on new middle school construction and a bid update for CE HVAC and upper roof replacement.

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Thu Mar 3, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

Committee discusses contract software and upcoming budget updates

The Finance Committee is reviewing a recommendation to approve Bonfire LLC for contract management software. The meeting also includes updates on the development of the 2022-2023 fiscal budget and a comparison of the current year's budget through February 2022.

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Thu Feb 17, 2022

Board Business Meeting

Board to vote on 2022-23 calendar, Teamsters contract, and health plan changes

The Colonial School District Board will vote on several action items, including the 2022-2023 K-12 academic calendar, a new Teamsters union contract, and revisions to the 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan that would make masking recommended but not required starting March 9, 2022, unless COVID-19 transmission is high. The board will also consider a senior citizen property tax rebate program, a settlement for a tax assessment appeal, and various budgets and reports.

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Mon Feb 14, 2022

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Colonial School District Curriculum Committee meeting on February 14, 2022

The committee will review several items under new business, including a data presentation and DEI updates. The agenda also includes an achievement report and a review of conference requests.

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Mon Feb 7, 2022

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss new middle school construction and facility repairs

The Colonial School District's Facilities Management & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the new middle school construction, CES roof repair, CE HVAC and upper roof replacement, and transportation. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

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Mon Feb 7, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

Colonial School District Finance Committee reviews budgets and bond updates

The committee is reviewing several financial items, including the 2022-2023 MCIU and CMTHS budgets. Discussions also cover fund balance transfers, a Chromebook leasing proposal, and an update on the $7.365 million bond issuance for the new middle school.

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Thu Jan 20, 2022

Board Business Meeting

Board to approve financial reports, personnel, and multiple contracts

The Colonial School District Board is holding its regular business meeting with a largely routine agenda. Actions include approving minutes, financial reports for November and December 2021, the treasurer's report, and the superintendent's personnel report. The board will also vote on several new business items, including appointments to external boards, an educational service contract, a settlement agreement, a health services contract, and a bond underwriting change.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

School board committees to discuss health, safety, and adult evening school

The Colonial School District's Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committees will meet to discuss the district's Health and Safety Plan, receive updates from the Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) including a COVID-19 exclusion guide, and review the Adult Evening School's winter/spring session. The meeting includes public comment periods.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review summer programs, tech, DEI, and policy changes

The Colonial School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss several informational items, including summer opportunities, technology updates, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) updates. The committee will also review Policy #802 on school organization, with plans for a first reading on January 20, 2022, and consider deleting Policy #236.1 on progress reports. Conference requests will also be reviewed.

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