Kirkwood R I School District public meetings in 2021
31 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several new business items, including construction management services, high school annex renovations, replacement of special education vans, and the 2022-23 general operating budget. The budget discussion will cover real estate assessment growth, salaries and benefits, and building allocations. The meeting is open to the public.
- Construction Management Services
- High School Annex Renovations
- Replacement of Special Education Vans
- 2022-23 General Operating Budget
- Real Estate Assessment Growth, Salaries and Benefits, Building Allocations
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will hold its regular meeting on December 6, 2021, immediately following the reorganization meeting. The board will vote on routine items including personnel changes, financial reports, and minutes, as well as new business such as a fall play ticket price change, a first reading of a bullying/cyberbullying policy, two settlement agreements, and approval of student activity account representatives. Reports will be given on student council, facilities, TCHS/CCIU, legislative council, curriculum, and finance committees.
- Approve fall play ticket price change to $8 for students and adults
- First reading of School Board Policy 249 on Bullying/Cyberbullying
- Approve two Settlement Agreements
- Approve 2021-22 student activity account representatives and advisors
- Accept independent auditor's report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021
REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board of School Directors will hold a reorganization meeting to elect a temporary president, president, and vice president for one-year terms, and to set the 2022 meeting schedule. The board will also establish a policy committee and make appointments to standing committees. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal governance.
- Election of temporary president, president, and vice president for one-year terms
- Set 2022 regular board meetings: second Monday monthly at 7:00 p.m. at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center, except August (no meeting) and December (first Monday)
- Establish Policy Committee
- Set 2022 standing committee meeting schedule (Finance, Policy, Curriculum)
- Appointments to standing committees and liaisons for Facilities, Communications, Personnel
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District curriculum committee is meeting to discuss new business, including KHS Pathways for 2022-2023, data-informed instruction, and graduation project changes. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed. No votes are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.
- KHS Pathways for 2022-2023 presentation by Dr. Hritz and Dr. DeAngelis
- Data-informed instruction discussion with PLC templates and schedules
- Graduation project changes proposed by Dr. Hritz
- Live stream available at https://youtu.be/2_-qUpuSYVA
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will review various committee reports, personnel changes, and financial statements. The board is also considering a contract for professional administrative regulation services.
- Approval of PSBA Contract for Professional Services with an initial $5,000 cost and $899 annual subscription fee
- Approval of various monthly financial, revenue, and expenditure reports
- Review of personnel changes
- Approval of student trip in accordance with Board Policy 121
- Approval of previous meeting minutes from October and November 2021
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several financial items, including the independent auditor's report from Barbacane, Thornton & Co. The committee will also review charter school tuition, debt service schedules, and a preliminary look at medical rate renewals.
- Independent Auditor's Report from Barbacane, Thornton & Co.
- Review of Charter School Tuition
- Review of Debt Service Schedules
- Medical Rate Renewal 'First Look'
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss how effective professional development is selected and implemented, and to review the English Language Development (ELD) program. The meeting is open to the public via live stream.
- Discussion on professional development selection and implementation at KCSD
- Review of ELD program
- Presentation materials: Effective_Teacher_Professional_Development_BRIEF.pdf and October 25, 2021 Presentation.pdf
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will meet to nominate and appoint a candidate to fill the vacancy left by Joseph Meola. The board will also consider approving Title I School Success Plans for several elementary schools and reviewing contracts for bilingual services and applicant tracking.
- Appointment of a new Board Director for Region B, New Garden Township
- Approval of School Success Plans for Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center, Bancroft, Greenwood, and New Garden Elementary Schools
- Contract approval for bilingual services with Lucy Angomas through June 30, 2022
- Contract approval with PowerSchool for online applicant tracking services through October 2024
- Proposed agreement with an architectural firm for feasibility studies at New Garden and Greenwood Elementary Schools
SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY INTERVIEWS
The Board of School Directors is conducting interviews with candidates to fill a vacancy in Region B, New Garden Township. The appointment follows the resignation of Joseph Meola and will last until December 4, 2023.
- Interviews for board candidates: Jim Mercante, Lynn Golden-Mirarchi, Don Kohler, Jerry Franklin Poe, Barbara Moltchanov, and Stacie Beck
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The committee will discuss the budget timeline and the PDE 2022-23 Act 1 Index. The agenda also includes a review of enrollment projections from Sundance Associates and PowerSchool applicant tracker software.
- Review of architectural firm site visitations (KCBA & Breslin)
- Discussion of budget timeline
- Review of PDE 2022-23 Act 1 Index
- Review of Sundance Associates enrollment projections
- Discussion of PowerSchool Applicant Tracker software
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss school success plans presented by principals. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order and roll call, followed by a discussion of the success plans and closing items.
- Discussion of School Success Plans by principals
- Call to order and roll call by Chairperson Ann Parry
- Any further business and adjournment
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District board will accept the resignation of board president Joseph Meola and begin the process to fill his seat, including electing a new president. The board will also vote on routine items such as personnel changes, independent contractor agreements, financial reports, and student trips.
- Accept resignation of Joseph Meola, effective September 13, 2021
- Advertise board vacancy; applications due Sept 29, interviews Oct 5, appointment Oct 11
- Approve personnel changes and professional employee status for 11 temporary employees
- Approve contracts for dental hygienist and parent liaison services (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022)
- Approve student trips to Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Oct 21-23 and Nov 12-13)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Board will meet for a special session to consider the selection of an architect of record. The agenda also includes scheduled public comments from residents.
- Selection of Architect of Record
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Board will conduct interviews with two architectural firms. The meeting also includes board deliberations.
- Interview of Schrader Group Architects (Lancaster, PA) at 6:00 p.m.
- Interview of Breslin Ridyard Fadero Architects (Allentown, PA) at 7:00 p.m.
- Board deliberations
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District board is holding a special meeting to interview three architecture firms for an unspecified project. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and pledge of allegiance, followed by the interviews and adjournment.
- Interviews with Gilbert Architects (Lancaster, PA) at 6:00 p.m.
- Interviews with Marotta/Main Architects (Lancaster, PA) at 7:00 p.m.
- Interviews with KCBA Architects (Center Valley, PA) at 8:00 p.m.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will vote on a new six-year transportation services agreement with Krapf Bus Company, including annual rate increases. The board will also consider personnel changes, course revisions, a textbook adoption, 2021-2022 event fees, and the district's Health and Safety Plan. Several reports and routine financial approvals are on the agenda.
- Approve Transportation Services Agreement with Krapf Bus Company for Aug 2021–July 2027, with rate increases (Year 1: 3.8% total, Years 2-4: CPI-U 2-5%, Year 5: 2.5%, Year 6: 2%)
- Adopt 2021-2022 school event fees: high school musical $6/student, $10/adult; athletic events $3/student, $5/adult; dances $5-$7
- Approve personnel changes: resignations, leaves, and new hires including school counselor and special education teacher at Kennett High School
- Approve 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan for submission to Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Approve placement agreements with parents of a student (terms confidential)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING WITH SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY INTERVIEWS
The Kennett Consolidated School District board is holding a special virtual meeting to interview candidates and appoint a qualified resident of Region A (Kennett Borough) to fill the vacant board seat left by Ryan Bowers' resignation, with the term ending December 6, 2021. The board will also consider approving a temporary waiver of physical presence rules and a partnership with Family Services of Chester County for mental health support therapists.
- Approve temporary waiver of Board Policies 006 and 006.1 to allow virtual meeting
- Interview board candidate Heidi Sweetman for Region A vacancy
- Appoint candidate to fill vacant seat formerly held by Ryan Bowers
- Administer oath of office to new board member
- Approve partnership with Family Services of Chester County for mental health support therapists
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will meet virtually to discuss the 2021-2022 general operating budget, debt service for elementary school renovations, and grant funding. Items include final budget adjustments, a new money analysis for debt, and updates on CARES Act and No Kid Hungry grants.
- 2021-2022 General Operating Budget with final adjustments
- Debt service for elementary school renovations with new money analysis
- CARES Act grants update
- No Kid Hungry grant discussion
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss curriculum-related business. The agenda includes a report from the Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY), a discussion on PLC instruction and assessment, and a data and curriculum update. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-based, with no votes or specific action items listed.
- PCCY Report presented by Tomea Sippio-Smith
- PLC Instruction & Assessment discussion
- Data & Curriculum Update discussion
- Meeting held via Zoom with passcode 876275
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District board is holding a special meeting to consider two actions: approving a temporary waiver of board policies requiring physical presence for meetings, and appointing Deena Cellini as Director of Human Resources with a start date to be determined. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, pledge, and adjournment.
- Approve temporary waiver of Board Policies 006 and 006.1 for remote meeting attendance
- Appoint Deena Cellini as Director of Human Resources (start date TBD)
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will vote on filling a vacant board seat, approving a confidential settlement with a student's parents, and designating the solicitor, treasurer, and secretary for the next fiscal year. They will also consider personnel changes, cafeteria prices, and an addendum to the Health and Safety Plan.
- Appointment to fill vacant Region A board seat (candidates: John Thomas, Lenda Carrillo, Dominic Perigo Jr.)
- Approval of settlement agreement with student's parents (terms confidential)
- Designation of John R. Merrick as solicitor at $170/hour for 2021-22
- Personnel changes: retirement, leaves of absence, and supplemental contracts for KHS musical
- Cafeteria prices: breakfast $1.50, lunch $2.75 (elementary) / $3.00 (middle/high) for 2021-22
SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY INTERVIEWS
The Kennett Consolidated School District board is interviewing four candidates to fill a vacancy in Region A (Kennett Borough) left by Maribel Garcia's resignation. The appointment runs until December 6, 2021, and the board will select the successful candidate at its May 10 regular meeting.
- Interviews: John Thomas (6:00 p.m.), Danielle Parsell (6:30 p.m.), Lenda Carrillo (7:00 p.m.), Dominic Perigo, Jr. (7:30 p.m.)
- Vacancy due to resignation of Maribel Garcia
- Appointment until December 6, 2021
- Decision to be made at May 10 regular board meeting
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a presentation from the KHS Student Equity & Diversity Council, an update on the English Learner Development (ELD) curriculum, and a review of the district's curriculum review cycle. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- KHS Student Equity & Diversity Council presentation by Ms. Grace Opong & Ms. Emma Nace
- ELD Curriculum Update by Mrs. Brenna Austin & Teachers
- Curriculum Review Cycle discussion led by Dr. Lydia Hallman
- Attachments include 2019 PSSA Performance Data and Kennett Sample Data 2021
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will vote on the proposed final 2021-2022 general operating budget of $90,236,352, which includes a 1.85% real estate tax increase ($105 per average home). They will also consider approving two Chester County Intermediate Unit budgets, personnel changes, and several memorandums of understanding with employee unions. The board will accept a member's resignation and begin the process to fill the vacancy.
- Proposed final budget $90,236,352 with 1.85% tax increase
- CCIU core budget $31,006,260 and occupational education budget $29,460,271
- Personnel actions: retirement, resignation, leaves, and coaching contracts
- MOUs with Kennett Education Association and Act 93 Administrators
- Resignation of board member Maribel Garcia; vacancy process
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including high school annex improvements, real estate tax exonerations, a memorandum of understanding with the Kennett Education Association, and the 2021-2022 general operating budget. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- High School Annex Improvements: architectural rendering, design, and cost estimate from Bernardon
- Real Estate Tax Exonerations
- Kennett Education Association Memorandum of Understanding for summer instructional programs
- 2021-2022 General Operating Budget: medical and prescription renewal, proposed budget adjustments
- Earned Income Tax filing deadline update
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will vote on several action items, including approving 2021 summer school programs, creating two new student clubs, and adopting an updated Health and Safety Plan for spring 2021. The board will also consider personnel changes, financial reports, and policy updates. The meeting will be held virtually due to a temporary waiver of in-person attendance requirements.
- Approve 2021 summer school programs, including remedial and enrichment camps, with costs covered by ESSER grants for some programs
- Approve Boys Volleyball Club and African American History Club as extracurricular activities
- Approve updated Health and Safety Plan for spring 2021 reopening
- Approve personnel changes including leaves, new hires, and supplemental contracts
- Approve PlanCon Part K for $10,000,000 General Obligation Note refinancing
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a presentation on the Technology Five-Year Plan and a review of the state budget for the 2021-22 preliminary budget. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order and roll call, and will close with any further business and adjournment.
- Technology Five-Year Plan presentation by Mr. Maguire
- State Budget Review presentation by Mr. Tracy
- 2021-22 Preliminary Budget State Revenues.pptx attachment
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Equity & Diversity Council update and the Pathways Initiative, which includes a discussion of KHS College and Degree Programs. The meeting is primarily informational, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.
- Equity & Diversity Council presentation
- Pathways Initiative presentation by Dr. Hritz & Mr. Kotz
- KHS College and Degree Programs.pdf attachment (1,939 KB)
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board is meeting to approve the release of the 2021-2022 preliminary budget of $90,403,346 for public comment, adopt the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars, and act on routine personnel and financial items. The board will also consider a temporary waiver of policies requiring physical presence for meetings, first readings of several policy updates, and rescission of two outdated policies.
- Preliminary 2021-22 budget: $90,403,346
- Adoption of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars (180 student days)
- Personnel changes: leaves, hires, status changes, supplemental contracts
- First reading of policies 103, 104, 124, and new 218.3
- Temporary waiver of Board Policies 006 and 006.1 for remote meetings
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting virtually to review two presentations: a Capital Improvement 5-Year Plan and the 2021-2022 Preliminary General Operating Budget. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom. No votes are listed on the agenda; items are presentations for discussion.
- Capital Improvement 5-Year Plan presentation by Mr. Wolhafe
- 2021-2022 Preliminary General Operating Budget presentation by Mr. Tracy
- Virtual meeting via Zoom with passcode 809330
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will vote on ratifying a tentative one-year collective bargaining agreement with the Kennett Education Association (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022), approve schools as satellite COVID testing and vaccine distribution sites, and accept the 2019-2020 audit. The board will also consider personnel changes, financial reports, and a temporary waiver of policies requiring in-person board meetings.
- Ratify tentative agreement with Kennett Education Association for 2021-2022 school year
- Approve schools as satellite testing and vaccine distribution sites with Chester County Health Department
- Accept 2019-2020 audit with unmodified opinion from Barbacane, Thornton & Company
- Approve personnel changes including leaves, employment, and supplemental contracts
- Approve temporary waiver of Board Policies 006 and 006.1 for virtual meetings