Kirkwood R I School District public meetings in 2022
39 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will meet to discuss new business, including salary and benefits for the 2023-2024 school year and the electricity/utilities budget. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Review of 2023-2024 salary and benefits
- Discussion of electricity/utilities budget
- Public meeting at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center, 7:00 p.m.
1. REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board of School Directors will hold its reorganization meeting to elect a temporary president, president, and vice president for one-year terms, and to set the 2023 calendar for regular board and standing committee meetings. The board will also make appointments for 2023. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal organization.
- Election of Temporary President, President, and Vice President for one-year terms
- Set 2023 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)
- Set 2023 standing committee meetings: Finance (first Monday), Policy (last Monday), Curriculum (last Monday) with noted exceptions
- Public notice to be published in the Kennett Paper the week of December 12, 2022
- President to appoint committee chairs and members for Curriculum, Finance, Policy, and liaisons for Facilities, Communications, Personnel
2. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will vote on awarding a $1,967,027 construction contract to Land Tek Group for the Turf Replacement and Site Work Project at Legacy Fields, including new turf, scoreboards, and ADA improvements. The board will also consider approving a new student club, personnel changes, financial reports, and a records management policy.
- Bid award to Land Tek Group for $1,967,027 for Legacy Fields turf replacement and site work
- Approval of Juntos as a new extracurricular activity to bridge language barriers
- Personnel changes approval
- Adoption of Policy 800 - Records Management
- Approval of financial reports and student activity account representatives
2. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District's Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a presentation on the Balanced Scorecard. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Balanced Scorecard presentation
1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District's policy committee will meet to discuss two policies: Policy 800 on records management and Policy 920 on Kennett Legends. The meeting is procedural, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.
- Review of Policy 800 (Records Management)
- Review of Policy 920 (Kennett Legends)
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will vote on accepting schematic designs for the new New Garden and Greenwood Elementary Schools, along with related PlanCon Part A applications. The board will also consider several policy updates, a settlement agreement, and various routine approvals including personnel and financial reports.
- Accept schematic designs for New Garden and Greenwood Elementary Schools
- Approve PlanCon Part A applications for state reimbursement for the two schools
- Adopt new/updated policies including HIV, health exams, food allergy, diabetes, asthma/epinephrine, AED/CPR, and tax assessment appeals
- Approve HOMETOWN digital ticketing software agreement with $1/ticket fee covered by district
- Approve confidential settlement agreement with parents of a student
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will review the draft audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and discuss building allocations and homestead mailings. They will also consider a digital ticketing agreement with HOMETOWN and review schematic designs for new elementary schools by Breslin Architects.
- Draft audited financial statements for 6-30-2022
- Building allocations discussion
- Homestead mailings update
- HOMETOWN digital ticketing agreement
- Schematic design for new elementary schools (Greenwood and New Garden)
2. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District's Curriculum Committee will meet on October 24, 2022, at the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. The agenda includes a presentation on Kennett High School degree programs, with the rest of the meeting being procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).
- Presentation on KHS Degree Programs
- Meeting at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center, 6:30 p.m.
1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District policy committee will meet to review proposed updates to several health-related policies, including HIV infection, health exams, asthma inhaler administration, and AED/CPR, as well as new policies on food allergy and diabetes management. They will also consider a new policy on district-initiated real estate tax assessment appeals. The meeting is primarily a discussion and review session; no final votes are listed on this agenda.
- Policy 203.1 HIV Infection (Students) - Update
- Policy 209.1 Food Allergy Management - New
- Policy 209.2 Diabetes Management - New
- Policy 210.1 Possession/Administration of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors - Update
- Policy 627 District-Initiated Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals - New
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board is meeting to consider routine approvals and several new business items. Key actions include approving a bond resolution for up to $105.7 million to finance construction of Greenwood and New Garden Elementary Schools, adopting the 2022-2023 fee schedule, and approving a new acceptable use policy. The board will also vote on personnel changes, financial reports, and several other contracts and agreements.
- Bond resolution for $9,995,000 (2022), $47,645,000 (2023), and $48,035,000 (2024) for elementary school construction
- Adoption of 2022-2023 school event fees (e.g., high school musical $8/student, $12/adult; athletic events $3/student, $5/adult)
- Approval of Policy 815 (Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers, and Network Resources), retiring Policy 816
- Approval of three confidential settlement agreements with parents of a student
- Approval of Benchmark Phonics as core program, including Tier 3 Intensive Support
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting on October 3, 2022, to discuss new business items including the Act 1 Index, budget timeline, student enrollment projections, charter school tuition, Act 57, and debt service for new construction. The agenda lists these as discussion items, with no decisions or votes specified. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no concrete outcomes detailed in the agenda.
- Act 1 Index discussion
- Budget timeline review
- Student enrollment projections
- Charter school tuition
- Debt service for new construction
1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District policy committee is meeting to discuss a draft of Policy 815 on acceptable use of technology. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine procedural items like call to order and adjournment.
- Discussion of Policy 815 - Acceptable Use (draft attached)
2. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss curriculum-related items. The agenda includes a presentation on summer 2022 professional learning, a review of changes for the 2022-2023 school year, next steps for PLC/MTSS, and Benchmark Phonics. No votes or decisions are listed; the items appear to be for discussion and presentation.
- Summer 2022 Professional Learning Reflections presentation
- What Has Changed for 2022-2023
- Next Steps for PLC/MTSS
- Benchmark Phonics
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will vote on a reimbursement resolution allowing the district to repay its General Operating and Capital Reserve funds for architectural and engineering costs tied to building two new elementary schools, with the first bond borrowing expected in late 2022. The board will also consider approving several contracts, student trips, and other routine items.
- Reimbursement Resolution for capital project expenses (architectural/engineering fees) for two new elementary schools
- Independent contractor agreements: Maria del Carmen Aja (parent liaison), Lucy Angomas (bilingual services), Kristin Gallagher (dental hygienist) for 2022-2023
- Student trips: IUP Promising Scholars (Oct 13-15, 2022), University of Pittsburgh (Nov 7-8, 2022), Spain/Paris spring break 2024
- MOU for EntreX Lab Program with University of Delaware
- Title I School Plans for 2022-2023 at New Garden, Greenwood, MDL, and Bancroft schools
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The school board is holding a special meeting to consider three action items: personnel changes, adoption of a sociology textbook, and the district's Health and Safety Plan. The board will vote on each item as presented.
- Personnel changes, with new hires starting 8/22/22 pending clearances
- Adoption of 'Sociology & You' textbook (2014) for grades 9-12
- Approval of the Health and Safety Plan (English and Spanish versions)
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will vote on several action items, including a collective bargaining agreement with the Kennett Education Association, adoption of new elementary STEM and informational literacy courses, a sociology textbook, and settlement agreements with a student's parents and BSS Contractors, LLC. The board will also approve personnel changes, financial reports, and the appointment of financial depositories for the new fiscal year. Public comment is scheduled for both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with Kennett Education Association
- Adopt Elementary STEM and Elementary Informational Literacy courses
- Approve Sociology & You textbook for grades 9-12
- Approve settlement agreement with BSS Contractors, LLC for Secured Entries Project
- Appoint Fulton Bank, PSDLAF, and PLGIT as depositories for FY 2022-23
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Board is considering authorization to proceed with the design and construction of two new elementary schools, Greenwood and New Garden. Other agenda items include approving the 2022-2023 Internal Service Budget and a branding refresh agreement.
- Authorization for construction of Greenwood and New Garden Elementary Schools
- Approval of $7,856,926 Internal Service Budget
- Approval of $1,818,694 Food Service Budget
- Appointment of Fox Rothschild LLP as Solicitor with hourly rates up to $225.00
- Branding refresh agreement with Christian R. Derr not to exceed $10,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Finance Committee is reviewing capital construction projects for Greenwood and New Garden. The committee is also discussing the 2022-23 General Operating Budget ahead of final approval on June 13, 2022.
- Greenwood and New Garden Capital Construction Projects
- Review of enrollment capacity (650 vs 750)
- 2022-23 General Operating Budget discussion
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The committee is reviewing several curriculum updates, including evaluations for Biology, K-8 Math, and World Languages. The agenda also includes discussions on new coursework for high school and a new 10th grade Biology textbook.
- Review of Biology, K-8 Math, and World Languages committee evaluations
- Update on current LIEP Draft for ELD
- Update on Elementary and KMS Specialized Cycles
- New coursework: Engineering Essentials & Computer Science Essentials at KHS
- New 10th grade Biology textbook by Kenneth R. Miller and Joseph S. Levine
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District board is holding a special meeting to consider two personnel actions: appointing Rebecca Vietri as principal of Greenwood Elementary School and accepting resignations as listed in an attached document. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with opening and closing formalities.
- Appointment of Rebecca Vietri as Principal of Greenwood Elementary School (start date TBD)
- Acceptance of resignations as per attached May 23, 2022 Personnel.pdf
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee will meet to review and potentially act on five policies: a new Integrated Pest Management policy (716), an update to Conflict of Interest (827), and updates to Admission of Students (201), Attendance (204), and Withdrawal from School (208). The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order and roll call.
- New Policy 716 - Integrated Pest Management
- Update Policy 827 - Conflict of Interest
- Update Policy 201 - Admission of Students
- Update Policy 204 - Attendance
- Update Policy 208 - Withdrawal from School
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District board will vote on routine items like personnel changes and financial reports, plus new business including a student trip to Italy, a teacher education pipeline with West Chester University, a website content management contract, and a staffing agreement with General Healthcare Resources. The board will also set 2022-2023 cafeteria prices and approve the treasurer's bond and election.
- Approve student trip to Italy (March 30-April 8, 2023) with possible COVID cancellation
- Approve agreement with West Chester University for teacher education pipeline
- Approve contracts with Finalsite (website CMS) and Monsido (web governance)
- Approve agreement with General Healthcare Resources for staffing services
- Set 2022-2023 cafeteria prices: breakfast $1.50, lunch $3.00 elementary, $3.25 middle/high, $4.00 adults
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a feasibility study for Greenwood and New Garden Elementary schools, the 2022-2023 general operating budget, and fund balance. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order and roll call.
- Greenwood and New Garden Elementary Feasibility Study
- 2022-2023 General Operating Budget
- Fund Balance Discussion
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Policy Committee met to review several draft policies for the school district. The meeting included discussions on administrative organization, pest management, and conflict of interest updates.
- New Policy 008: Administrative Organization
- New Policy 716: Integrated Pest Management
- Updated Policy 827: Conflict of Interest
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The committee is reviewing updates to the district's vision, mission, and core values. The meeting also includes presentations on an NPD Grant partnership with Cabrini and restorative practices.
- Review of updated Vision, Mission, and Core Values
- Presentation on National Professional Development (NPD) Grant with Cabrini
- Presentation regarding Restorative Practices
- Update on KMS Specialized Cycles
- Professional Development Plan update
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board will vote on the proposed final 2022-2023 general operating budget of $93,979,804, which requires a 2.02% real estate tax increase ($117 per average home). The board will also consider approving the Chester County Intermediate Unit core and occupational education budgets, a settlement agreement with a student's parents, and several contracts including construction management for two elementary schools.
- Proposed final budget $93,979,804 with 2.02% tax increase
- CCIU core services budget $33,173,390 (decrease of $1,642,595)
- CCIU occupational education budget $30,361,289 (increase of $1,530,855)
- Construction management agreement with D'Huy Engineering for Greenwood and New Garden Elementary Schools
- CCRES paraprofessional services contract (5-year, $2/hr wage increase, admin fee cut to 9.5%)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will review CCIU budgets and an update on the proposed final budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Middle School farm property and a feasibility study for Greenwood and New Garden Elementary Schools.
- CCIU preliminary 2022 budget review
- Proposed Final Budget update
- Middle School Farm Property discussion
- Greenwood & New Garden Elementary Schools Feasibility Study update
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Policy Committee met to discuss updates to existing district policies and the introduction of a new policy. The meeting focused on reviewing drafts for immunizations, communicable diseases, and integrated pest management.
- Update to Policy 203 regarding Immunizations and Communicable Diseases
- New Policy 716 regarding Integrated Pest Management
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including an update on the K-6 English Language Arts program, a review of student performance data from the Future Ready Index and PSSA tests, and an evaluation of a statistics textbook. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.
- K-6 ELA Update 2022 presentation
- 2019 PSSA & Keystone Longitudinal Data review
- 2021 PA State PSSA Test Results
- 2022 Future Ready Index powerpoint
- Statistics Textbook Evaluation
SPECIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District's special finance committee is meeting to discuss an update on the feasibility study for Greenwood and New Garden Elementary Schools and to review capital financing options. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items such as call to order and roll call.
- Feasibility study update for Greenwood and New Garden Elementary Schools
- Capital financing options presentation
- Additional debt presentation (03-22 Additional Debt Presentation.pdf)
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board is considering several policy updates, including the retirement of multiple old policies and the adoption of new rules regarding tobacco, vaping, and behavior support. The board will also vote on changing graduation gowns to a single blue color and approving student trips for the KHS Robotics team.
- Proposal to change graduation gowns from two colors to a single blue color effective June 2022
- Approval of KHS Robotics trips to the FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Championship and World Championships
- Adoption of new Board Policies regarding Tobacco and Vaping Products for students and staff
- Retirement of various policies including those related to sexual harassment and seat belts
- Approval of the 2022-2025 Comprehensive Plan
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The committee will discuss the 2022-23 General Operating Budget, including the Governor's budget proposal. The meeting also includes a review of the Technology Five-Year Capital Plan.
- 2022-23 General Operating Budget discussion
- Review of Governor's budget proposal
- Technology Five-Year Capital Plan and Reflection
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee will consider adopting, revising, and retiring multiple policies, including new tobacco and vaping rules for students and employees, a behavior support policy, and updates to language instruction and student rights policies. The committee will also review a list of policies moved to BoardDocs. This is a working meeting to prepare recommendations for the full board.
- Adopt Policy 113.2 Behavior Support
- Revise and adopt Policy 222 Tobacco and Vaping Products (Students), retire prior Policy 222
- Revise and adopt Policy 323 Tobacco and Vaping Products (Employees), retire prior Policy 323
- Retire Policy 822 Tobacco Control
- Renumber and rename Policy 128 to Policy 138 Language Instruction Educational Program for English Learners
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to hear presentations on elementary Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and an English Language Development (ELD) update. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order and roll call, followed by the two presentations and closing business.
- Presentation on Elementary PLCs
- ELD Update with ESL UPENN Report
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District board is set to approve a $93,979,804 preliminary budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and award construction contracts totaling approximately $1.77 million for renovations to the High School Annex and transportation offices. The meeting also includes the approval of a three-year software contract for Act 168 compliance and updates to the 2021-22 school calendar to make up for weather-related day losses.
- Award of renovation bids: Bancroft Construction ($803,800), Hirschberg Mechanical ($566,900), West Chester Mechanical ($131,870), and Ford Brothers ($271,920)
- Release of the 2022-2023 preliminary budget in the amount of $93,979,804
- Approval of a 3-year contract with IU 13 for Act 168 software at a one-time $500 fee and $5.00 per applicant
- Approval of the French Club as an extracurricular activity
- Approval of calendar changes to add make-up student and teacher days for bad weather
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will meet to review a presentation on the 5-Year Capital Long-Range Plan and the 2022-23 Preliminary General Operating Budget. These are informational presentations, not final decisions. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Presentation: 5-Year Capital Long-Range Plan (2022LRP.pptx)
- Presentation: 2022-23 Preliminary General Operating Budget (2022-23 Preliminary Budget.pptx)
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The committee will review presentations regarding the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and mental health therapist updates. The agenda includes a review of needs assessment data and a three-year MTSS plan.
- Presentation on MTSS Needs Assessment Data
- Presentation on 3-year MTSS Plan
- Update on Mental Health Therapist information
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the current status of district policies and the process for updating them. The agenda includes discussions on retiring redundant policies and proposed changes to Policy 003 regarding functions.
- Discussion on retiring redundant policies including Sexual Harassment (318) and Alcohol/Drug-Free Workplace (342)
- Review of the current status of district policies
- Proposed changes to Policy 003, Functions
- Discussion on prioritizing next steps for policy management
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District board will vote on several action items, including approving the Health and Safety Plan, adopting a revised bullying/cyberbullying policy, and approving new courses at Kennett High School. The board will also consider personnel changes, financial reports, committee appointments, and a student trip. Reports from student council, facilities, and committees will be presented.
- Approve Health and Safety Plan, allowing superintendent to modify without board consent
- Adopt School Board Policy 249 on Bullying/Cyberbullying (second reading)
- Approve adoption of new courses at Kennett High School
- Approve personnel changes and financial reports
- Approve student trip per Board Policy 121, with COVID cancellation option