Pennsbury School District public meetings in 2022
61 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Wellness Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 3:45 PM in the Superintendent Conference Room
This meeting of the Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee includes discussion of wellness policy updates and a proposed merger of the Wellness Sustainability Subcommittee. The committee will vote on approving sustainability goals and targets, which include developing a survey to evaluate baseline environmental conditions of all district buildings and establishing nutrient standards for meals and other foods.
- Action item: approval of integration of Wellness Sustainability Goals and Target, including a survey for baseline environmental conditions and nutrient standards for meals and other foods.
- Discussion: Wellness Policy Updates
- Discussion: Wellness Sustainability Subcommittee Merger
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:30 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The board will consider approving the purchase of Schoology Learning Management System for $17,300, with classroom suite fees waived until 2024-2025. They will also discuss dual immersion at elementary level and elementary assessments. Action items include approving the 2023/2024 school calendar (first day Sept 5, 2023 for selected grades), a French tour for high school bands, speech/debate invitational, and instrumental music festival trips.
- Purchase of Schoology LMS for $17,300, funded by Information Technology budget
- Approve 2023/2024 calendar: first day Sept 5, 2023 for Kindergarten, Grade 6, Grade 9; all students Sept 6; last day June 17, 2024
- Discuss dual immersion program at elementary level
- Approve Pennsbury High School instrumental music French tour from March 24-31, 2024, district cost up to $4,800 for substitutes and transportation
- Approve speech/debate team trip to Three Rivers TOC NIETOC in Pittsburgh ($2,000, travel expenses paid by students)
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will consider multiple action items including approval of winter sports teams' participation in PIAA championships and other athletic events, out-of-district special education placements for the 2022-2023 school year, and attendance of staff at educational conferences. The meeting also includes recognitions for a teacher finalist and the business office, along with routine reports and public comment.
- Approve PIAA winter championships for indoor track, wrestling, swimming, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, plus additional contests (costs from $450 to $4,000 per event)
- Approve out-of-district special education placements for 2022-2023 (tuition rates in attached addendum)
- Approve attendance of three employees at Pete & C Educational Technology Conference ($3,500)
- Approve attendance of Director of HR at PASPA Conference ($1,000)
- Approve Speech and Debate team participation in state tournament ($4,000) and invitationals ($230)
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss and vote on several action items, including an Act 1 accelerated budget opt out resolution and a senior tax rebate deadline extension. The committee will also consider accepting donations totaling $3,759.91, approving software payments, and updating signature authorizations for bank accounts.
- Act 1 accelerated budget opt out resolution
- Senior tax rebate deadline extended to June 30, 2023
- Donation of $1,759.91 from Chip Taylor and family for school gardens
- Donation of $2,000 from Pennsylvania American Water for sustainability committee
- Procurement card for French Exchange Program staff
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm in the Fallsington Elementary Cafeteria.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy & Personnel Committee will discuss policy and personnel matters, including staffing updates, the hiring process, and inclement weather procedures. The committee may also take action on policies and personnel items, and will hold an executive session for confidential personnel issues such as appointments, resignations, and contracts.
- Discussion on staffing update
- Discussion on hiring process update
- Discussion on inclement weather staff procedures
- Executive session for personnel issues (appointments, resignations, contracts, etc.)
- Potential action on policy and personnel items
Special Meeting for Reorganization - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury Board of School Directors will hold a special reorganization meeting to elect a president, vice president, and assistant secretary for the coming year. The board will also appoint committee members and hear public comment. No substantive policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.
- Election of temporary president to preside over reorganization
- Election of board president for a term expiring December 2023
- Election of vice president for a term expiring December 2023
- Election of assistant secretary for a term expiring December 2023
- Appointments to board committees (e.g., finance, education, facilities, policy)
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person, in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria at 5:00 PM.
The Facilities Committee will hear updates on capital projects and receive information on the Charles Boehm 6th Grade to Village Park transition. Action items include accepting a donation of one gaga pit for Penn Valley Elementary, authorizing an engineer to design a new blacktop playground at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary (partially funded by the PTO), and authorizing an agreement with DHuy Engineering to design a synthetic field, track, and support buildings at Pennsbury High School Stadium.
- Donation of one gaga pit for Penn Valley Elementary playground from the PTO (action item)
- Authorize engineer for new blacktop playground at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary, partially funded by PTO (action item)
- Authorize agreement with DHuy Engineering for design of synthetic field, track, and support buildings at PHS Stadium (action item)
- Discussion of tree planted in memory of John Hahn at Marrazzos North River Landscaping
- Capital projects update and Charles Boehm 6th Grade to Village Park update (information items)
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:30 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Board Education Committee will discuss a doctoral dissertation proposal on social media's impact on school branding and the library book selection process. Action items include recommending that the full board approve funding for athletic teams to participate in PIAA championships and other events, attendance at educational conferences, out-of-district special education placements, and a speech and debate team trip. Total recommended costs for the action items exceed $20,000.
- Discussion: Dissertation proposal on social media and school branding by Travis Bloom
- Discussion: Library book selection process presented by Mrs. Schlosberg
- Action: Approve $3,500 for three employees to attend Pete & C Educational Technology Conference
- Action: Approve participation in PIAA winter championships with costs up to approximately $20,000 for multiple sports teams
- Action: Approve $1,000 for Director of HR to attend PASPA Conference
Board Wellness Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 3:45 PM in the Superintendent Conference Room
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will discuss updates to the wellness policy and wellness site development, then vote on adopting the 2022/2023 Wellness Committee Goals. The goals focus on improving physical, nutritional, and mental health for students, teachers, and families, and creating a resource website.
- Discussion: Wellness Policy Updates
- Discussion: Wellness Site Development
- Action: Vote on 2022/2023 Board Wellness Goals
- Goals include improving physical/nutritional health, mental health, and creating a Pennsbury website resource page
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will consider approving the 2023-2024 Program of Studies for Pennsbury High School, several contracts for professional development and consulting, and overnight educational leave policies. The meeting includes reports from committees and student representatives, as well as public comment. Decisions are expected on the choir tour to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and textbook adoptions.
- Approval of Pennsbury High School Program of Studies 2023-2024
- Contract with Professional Learning Partnerships for Think Tank series, $22,100 from ESSER funds
- Contract with LLK Education Consulting, LLC, $6,067 from equity budget
- Choir performance tour to Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C., April 21-23, 2023, $175 district cost
- Adoption of music theory textbook and workbook, $11,223.56
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 5:00 pm in the Fallsington Elementary Cafeteria.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy & Personnel Committee will meet to recommend updates to several policies, including a new threat assessment policy and revisions to volunteer, food allergy, and diabetes management policies. The committee will also consider personnel actions such as approving memoranda of understanding with teacher and administrator unions regarding acting administrators and interns, and a contract with General Healthcare Resources LLC. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.
- Review and second read of Proposed Policy 236.1 on Threat Assessment
- Updated Volunteer Policy 916 clarifying TB testing requirements
- Updates to Food Allergy Management Policy 209.1 and Diabetes Management Policy 209.2
- Proposed contract with General Healthcare Resources LLC
- Memoranda of Understanding with PEA and PASA on acting administrators and interns
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee agenda lists information updates and proposed actions for board approval. The board will consider a three-year district-wide Microsoft licensing agreement, a $2.00 hourly wage increase for Nutrition Group staff, and purchases for POS machines and computer workstations. Additional proposed actions include tuition agreements for two students, timpani disposal, Boehm Middle School facility plan submissions, and a settlement stipulation for 35 S. Delaware Avenue.
- Three-year Microsoft licensing agreement via Bucks County IU, annual cost not to exceed $98,469.70
- $2.00 hourly wage increase for all Nutrition Group staff members
- Purchase of 32 POS machines through Bluum PEPPM contract 531722-001 at a cost of $38,846.40
- Purchase of 24 Lenovo workstations and displays for PHS-West E14 Lab at a cost not to exceed $60,216
- Revised settlement stipulation for 35 S. Delaware Avenue
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person, in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria at 5:00 PM.
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will hear updates on projects at Charles Boehm, William Penn, Penn Valley, and Eleanor Roosevelt schools. Action items include approving a warehouse roof change order totaling $548,218, accepting donations of a gaga pit, office furniture, and stage props, disposing of broken grounds equipment, and awarding a $49,992 contract for walkway cameras at Pennsbury High School.
- Warehouse Roof Project change order #3 for $4,800 (revised contract $548,218)
- Walkway camera project at PHS campus for $49,992 via Access Security Corporation
- Donation of one gaga pit for Oxford Valley Elementary playground by PTO
- Donation of office furniture (desks, chairs, cabinets, tables) from Waste Management
- Salvage and disposal of broken small grounds equipment and a 2016 Grandmaster mower via Municibid
Board Wellness Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 3:45 PM in the Superintendent Conference Room
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will discuss wellness goals for the 2022/2023 school year, review the district's wellness policy, and receive an update on the wellness site. No action items are listed; the meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based.
- Discussion of Board Wellness Goals for 2022/2023
- Review of Wellness Policy
- Update on Wellness Site
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:30 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will discuss school start times and the PHS Falcon Period. It will also vote on several action items, including approving the 2023-2024 high school Program of Studies and authorizing staff training contracts. These decisions will determine course offerings, fund professional development, and approve student travel and textbook purchases for the upcoming academic year.
- Approve the Pennsbury High School Program of Studies for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Authorize a $22,100 contract with Professional Learning Partnerships for consultation services.
- Approve a $6,067 professional services contract with LLK Education Consulting, LLC.
- Adopt a Music Theory textbook for grades 9-12 at a cost of $11,223.56.
- Approve a $175 choir performance tour to Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Board of School Directors is reviewing several educational service contracts, student travel costs, and a presentation regarding Charles Boehm Middle School renovations. The meeting also includes the removal of a previously tabled motion regarding tax appeal conflicts counsel.
- Charles Boehm Middle School Renovations presentation
- Contract with CHOP for staff professional development: $1,000.00
- Contract with HAMEC for Holocaust Survivor speaking engagement: $500.00
- Purchase of Pearson mental health screeners for grades 6 and 9: $4,287.50
- Student and faculty participation in ACDA National Conference: $2,500.00
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm in the Fallsington Elementary Cafeteria.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy & Personnel Committee will vote on revisions to several district policies, including Threat Assessment, Electronic Signatures, Volunteers, Emergency Preparedness, School Security Personnel, and Food Services. The committee will also approve a professional services contract with the African American Museum of Bucks County for up to $1,500, funded by the Equity budget. After these actions, the committee will enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters before adjourning.
- Approve contract with AAMBC for up to $1,500 (Equity budget) for an Underground Railroad tour
- Revise Proposed Policy 236.1 – Threat Assessment
- Delete Policy 800.1 and retain Policy 831 – Electronic Signatures
- Revise Policy 916 – Volunteers
- Revise Policy 805 – Emergency Preparedness & Response
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss a stadium naming rights update and receive information on the Act 1 index, economic impact on capital borrowing, BCTHS phase II borrowing, and DVHT enrollment. Action items include approving the 2023-24 budget and capital plan calendar, accepting several donations, adopting an Act 57 resolution, scrapping bus 116, continuing participation in the Provident Energy electricity consortium, appointing tax appeal conflicts counsel at $160/hour, approving $20,497 for the ALICE e-Learning module, contracting with New Brunswick Board of Education for occupational therapy, and renewing a legal services agreement for $15,000.
- Approve 2023-24 budget and capital plan calendar
- Approve $20,497 for Navigate 360 ALICE e-Learning Module
- Approve $15,000 legal services renewal with Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP
- Accept donations of hand sanitizer, school supplies, and a violin
- Appoint tax appeal conflicts counsel at $160/hour
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person, in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria at 5:00 PM.
The Board Facilities Committee will discuss and vote on multiple action items including bid awards for the Charles Boehm Middle School renovation project, architect contract authorization, and various facility contracts. A donation of three gaga pits from the Afton Elementary PTO is also up for approval. Items are funded through bonds.
- Recommended approval of $33,940,000 in total contracts for Charles Boehm Additions & Renovations Project: Gordon H. Baver (GC $16.9M), Boro Construction (mechanical $8.96M, electrical $5.74M), Myco Mechanical (plumbing $2.34M)
- Authorization for KCBA Architects to begin bid/negotiations phase for Charles Boehm project at estimated cost of $84,476
- Approval of $47,161.01 allowance for Penn Builders for underground storm water line replacement at Pennsbury High School bleacher project
- Acceptance of Afton Elementary PTO donation of three gaga pits for playgrounds
- Material allowance decrease of $7,630 for Fallsington Roof Restoration contract, revised to $584,712
Board Wellness Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 3:45 PM in the Superintendent Conference Room
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will meet to discuss the vision and goals of the committee and determine next steps. The meeting is primarily a discussion session with no action items listed.
- Discussion of Vision & Goals of Wellness Committee
- Discussion of Next Steps for the committee
- Meeting is in-person and livestreamed
- Public notice of recording for broadcast
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:30 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will discuss school start times, special education accomplishments, and addressing disproportionality. The committee will then vote on multiple action items, including contracts for a CHOP gender clinic presentation and a Holocaust survivor speaking engagement, purchase of mental health screeners, and approval of several student trips and athletic championship participation.
- Contract with CHOP Gender & Sexuality Development Program for $1,000 for a virtual staff presentation on supporting transgender students
- Contract with Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center for $500 for a parent education session
- Purchase of mental health screeners for grades 6 and 9 at $4,287.50 funded by PCCD grant
- Approval of student and faculty participation in American Choral Director Association National Conference in Cincinnati at $2,500
- Approval of varsity baseball spring training trip to Myrtle Beach, SC at no district cost
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will consider multiple contracts and approvals at its September 15 action meeting. Items include a $96,221 security camera system for William Penn Middle School, a $31,905 annual digital membership for special education assessments, and a $13.9 million bill payment. The board will also hear reports from committees and student representatives, and take public comment.
- $96,221 security camera system for William Penn Middle School (Access Security Corporation)
- $31,905 Q Global/Q Interactive annual digital membership for special education
- $13,893,913.15 in bills pending for all funds
- $5,319.50 geotechnical investigation for PHS stadium bleachers
- $8,000 Vector Training contract for student safety and wellness
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm in the Fallsington Elementary Cafeteria.
The Pennsbury School Board Policy & Personnel Committee will discuss and recommend action on several policy and personnel items. Key proposed actions include a 3-year, $2,000 Act 168 database service agreement with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, and a $9,000 contract with Blackburn & Associates for a leadership workshop and executive coaching. The committee will also discuss staffing, convocation, and professional development updates, and then move into executive session for personnel matters.
- Proposed 3-year agreement with Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 for Act 168 database service at a first-year cost of $2,000 (Human Resources budget).
- Proposed $9,000 contract with Blackburn & Associates for a leadership workshop and six executive coaching sessions (Staff Development budget).
- Discussion items on policy and personnel include staffing, convocation, and professional development updates.
- Executive session scheduled to discuss personnel issues such as appointments, resignations, retirements, and contract negotiations.
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Pennsbury School District's Finance/Partnership Committee will meet to discuss a 20-year capital plan and a multiyear operating forecast. The committee will also consider action items including renewing Google Workspace for Education Plus at $20,692.80, terminating the Hayes Trust, and approving a tax appeal stipulation for 35 S. Delaware Avenue that increases annual revenues by $2,042.32. Additional actions include contracts for assemblies, ASL interpreting services, and food services.
- 20-year capital plan discussion with facility and debt documents
- Multiyear operating forecast (PSD projections v176)
- Google Workspace renewal not to exceed $20,692.80
- Tax appeal stipulation for 35 S. Delaware Avenue, revenue increase of $2,042.32
- Contract for Ben Hartranft assemblies at $750 each, total up to $6,000
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person, in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria at 5:00 PM.
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will discuss updates on summer projects, the Charles Boehm abatement project, and roofing at Afton, Edgewood, Fallsington, and the maintenance building. They will also review bid alternates for Charles Boehm, consider an Eleanor Roosevelt playground, and discuss a stadium scoreboard. Action items include approving a $96,221 security camera system for William Penn Middle School and a $5,319.50 geotechnical investigation for PHS stadium bleachers.
- Vote on $96,221 security camera system proposal from Access Security Corporation for William Penn Middle School (budget source: bond)
- Vote on $5,319.50 additional geotechnical investigation for new PHS stadium bleachers from Earth Engineering (budget source: bond)
- Update on Charles Boehm abatement project and review of bid alternates for Charles Boehm
- Discussion of Eleanor Roosevelt playground project
- Discussion of stadium scoreboard options
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:30 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury Board Education Committee will hear presentations on the Pennwood United PBIS program, the 2022-2023 CAP summary, a Curriculum Renewal Handbook, and an update on dual enrollment programming. Action items include approving a Vector training contract for $8,000, a $31,905 Q Global annual digital membership for special education testing, an emergency instructional time template, and a student's participation in NAfME All Nationals in Baltimore at a cost of $875 plus expenses.
- Action: Vector training contract for student safety, wellness, and DEI — $8,000 for 500 students
- Action: Q Global/Q Interactive annual digital membership for special education testing — $31,905
- Action: Emergency instructional time template for 2022-23 school year
- Action: One student to attend NAfME All Nationals in Baltimore — $875 plus expenses
- Discussion: Overview of Curriculum Renewal Handbook and Pennwood United PBIS program
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School District Board of School Directors will approve financial statements, pay $9,679,428.01 in pending bills, and finalize several facility contracts. The board will also ratify special education bus service agreements and approve a three-year preventative maintenance agreement with CM3. These approvals cover routine district operations, building upkeep, and student transportation.
- Approval of $9,679,428.01 in pending district bills
- Three-year CM3 preventative maintenance contract ($135,840 to $142,716 annually)
- Revised S.J. Thomas Inc. warehouse roofing contract totaling $543,418
- Johnson Controls Inc. chiller repair contract for Manor Elementary School ($136,497)
- Special bus service agreements for BCIU ($1.9 million), Lakeside ($65,000), and MCIU
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm in the Fallsington Elementary Cafeteria.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy & Personnel Committee will consider adopting a new Sustainability Policy (820) as a second read action item. The committee will also vote on updates to Policies 103 and 104 to reflect personnel changes. Additionally, the agenda includes a staffing update, classified staff professional development and appraisal updates, and a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters such as appointments and contracts.
- Second read and approval of proposed Sustainability Policy 820
- Approval of updated Policies 103 and 104 due to personnel changes
- Staffing update including vacancies and new hires for school year readiness
- Classified staff professional development update
- Executive session for personnel issues including appointments, resignations, and contract negotiations
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Finance/Partnership Committee will vote on several contracts and purchases, including a $1.9 million contract with BCIU for special education bus services for the 2022‑2023 school year. Other actions include approving a $70,000 OEM bus parts purchase, a $27,394.25 bid to digitize HR files, a $31,905 Q Global/Q Interactive subscription, and a $48,030.40 payment to Naviance. Discussion items cover propane versus electric buses and a partnership and marketing update. Information items provide audit, CPI, and other district updates.
- Approve $1.9 M contract with BCIU for special education bus services (2022‑2023)
- Approve $70,000 annual purchase of OEM bus parts under COSTARS contract 025-008
- Approve up to $27,394.25 for Morgan Records Management to digitize HR files
- Approve $31,905 purchase of Q Global/Q Interactive annual digital membership
- Approve $48,030.40 payment to Naviance for college‑career planning software
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person, in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria at 4:30 PM.
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will meet to receive updates on summer projects, including Charles Boehm abatement and roofing at Afton, Edgewood, and Fallsington. They will discuss the Charles Boehm project, alternates, and a PHS bleacher replacement with a scoreboard. Action items include a three-year preventative maintenance agreement with CM3 at $135,840 annually, revisions to the warehouse roofing contract with S.J. Thomas, a chiller repair contract for Manor Elementary School at $136,497, approval of a facilities vendor list, and permission for electioneering in school buildings.
- CM3 yearly maintenance agreement: $135,840/year for 3 years (2022-2025)
- Warehouse roofing contract revision with S.J. Thomas: decrease by $3,278 and change order increase by $7,200
- Manor Elementary School carrier chiller repairs: $136,497 to Johnson Controls Inc.
- Approval of Facilities Vendor List for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024
- Permission to allow electioneering within school buildings
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will vote on approving a mutual settlement agreement in the case Marshall v. Amuso, as well as personnel items for professional and classified staff. The board will also receive reports from committees and the superintendent, and hold public comment.
- Vote on settlement agreement in Marshall v. Amuso lawsuit
- Approval of professional and classified personnel items
- First read of proposed Policy 820
- Authorization of overnight educational leaves
- Right-to-Know report: 5 requests filed, 11.5 hours spent
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will consider several curriculum and resource renewals, including a $127,091 science subscription from Delta Education. Additional items include approvals for TCI social studies licenses, Mathseeds, Scholastic Storyworks, and HMH Collections purchases. The meeting also features routine reports, public comment, and adoption of school opening and closing times for 2022‑2023.
- Approve Delta Education Foss Next Generation Subscription Model for K‑5 science at a cost of approximately $127,091
- Approve renewal of TCI teacher and student licenses and activity cards for social studies, not to exceed $70,435.75
- Approve Mathseeds renewal for all ten elementary schools at a total cost of $19,760
- Approve purchase of Scholastic Storyworks digital program for grades 4‑5 at $14,747.04
- Approve HMH Collections online renewal and print readers for middle schools at $58,845.64
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 5:30 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will discuss and recommend action on several contracts and program changes. Key items include the Cyber Academy Memorandum of Understanding with the teachers' association, multiple software and service purchases (Waggle, LinkIt, Raptor, etc.), and a therapy dog training contract. The committee also receives presentations on the House Team concept and a proposed instrumental music trip to Washington, D.C.
- Approval of Cyber Academy MOU with Pennsbury Education Association for 2022-2023
- 5-year renewal of Waggle digital reading licenses for grades 4-5 at $80,648 (ESSER grant)
- Purchase of Raptor System security implementation and training for all buildings at $36,907 (Title IV)
- Purchase of LinkIt! software for assessments and intervention at up to $131,224
- Contract for therapy dog training at $19,200 (Title IV)
Board Policy Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person in the Fallsington Cafeteria at 4:30 PM.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy Committee will review proposed policies 800 (Records Management), 800.1 (Electronic Signatures/Records), 803 (School Calendar), 806 (Child Abuse), 816 (District Social Media), and 824 (Maintaining Professional Adult/Student Boundaries). The committee will recommend these policies for a second read and final approval at the June 16, 2022 board meeting.
- Review of proposed Policy 800 – Records Management
- Review of proposed Policy 800.1 – Electronic Signatures/Records
- Review of proposed Policy 803 – School Calendar
- Review of proposed Policy 806 – Child Abuse
- Review of proposed Policies 816 and 824 – District Social Media and Professional Adult/Student Boundaries
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Board Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss and recommend action on the final 2022-23 general fund budget of $234,082,381, which includes a 2.8% real estate tax increase to 178.947 mills. The committee will also consider items such as a senior tax rebate program, Cinderella bond refunding, and several routine financial authorizations. Discussion items include alternative fuel buses and a marketing update.
- Final 2022-23 budget adoption at $234,082,381
- Real estate tax resolution with a 2.8% increase (178.947 mills)
- Cinderella refunding of Series B of 2016 bonds
- Discussion of alternative fuel buses for the district
- Senior property tax rebate program for 2022-23
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person, in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria at 5:00 PM.
The committee will discuss various facility updates and take action on several maintenance and construction items. Discussion topics include the Administration elevator, roofing projects, and summer projects.
- Update on Charles Boehm project: abatement scheduled to start June 20th
- Proposal from PHM Associates regarding a Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) project
- Five-year full service chiller maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls Inc.
- Approval of PlanCon Part F construction documents for the Charles Boehm Middle School renovation
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 5:30 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will hear information presentations on Building Equity Leadership Teams, a house system, homework policies, the Best Buddies Walk, disproportionality, a special education technology plan, and the Academy at Village Park. The committee will then take action on multiple curriculum renewals and purchases, including elementary social studies materials ($70,435.75), Mathseeds ($19,760), Scholastic Storyworks ($14,747.04), Delta Education Foss science subscription ($127,091), Project Lead the Way ($9,500), Mystery Science ($9,275), and HMH Collections for middle school ($58,845.64). Additional actions include approving school opening/closing times for 2022-2023, a new bowling venue at Morrisville Lanes, a dual enrollment agreement with Bucks County Community College, and the Special Education Comprehensive Plan for 2022-2025.
- Renewal of Delta Education Foss Next Generation science subscription for grades K-5 at $127,091
- Renewal of TCI teacher/student licenses for elementary social studies at $70,435.75
- Purchase of HMH Collections online renewal and print readers for middle school at $58,845.64
- Approval of Morrisville Lanes as new bowling team venue
- Approval of Special Education Comprehensive Plan for 2022-2025
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will vote on action items including a resolution of appreciation for outgoing student representative Adyita Gaba, appointment of a new junior representative, participation of Edgewood Elementary in a tick mitigation research study, and adoption of a world history textbook. The meeting also includes recognitions of staff retirees and student awards, reports on the health and safety plan, and public comment.
- Resolution of appreciation for outgoing Student Representative Adyita Gaba
- Resolution to recognize Samuel Massengill as Junior Student Representative
- Approval for Edgewood Elementary to participate in the Tick Mitigation Research Study by the Tick Research Lab of PA (no fiscal impact)
- Adoption of World History Textbook (details not specified in the agenda)
- Approval of April 21, 2022 Board Action Meeting minutes
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Finance/Partnership Committee is reviewing several financial actions including the Bucks County Technical High School operating budget. The agenda includes discussions on marketing updates, bond sale results, and various contract awards for school supplies and equipment.
- Approve BCTHS operating budget of $32,298,578
- Purchase three 30-passenger buses not to exceed $203,820
- Purchase seven 78-passenger propane buses not to exceed $838,958.26
- Award bus garage parts and supplies contracts totaling $174,951.29
- Approve student Chromebook and teacher laptop lease at $454,950.02 annually
Board Policy Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person in the Fallsington Cafeteria at 4:30 PM.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy Committee is meeting to review and recommend updates to dozens of proposed and current policies covering records management, transportation, emergency preparedness, food services, facility use, and more. The committee will vote on whether to send each set of policies to the full board for action at its May 19 meeting. Some current policies are recommended for deletion.
- Review of proposed policies 800–810.3 (records, public records, school calendar, emergency preparedness, food services, transportation, school security)
- Review of current policy 918 (likely a separate policy not detailed in agenda text)
- Review of facility usage policies 707 and 707.1 and fee schedule to allow Sunday usage without board approval
- Revisit of proposed policies 805.2 (school security personnel) and 810 (transportation) that were previously tabled
- Review of proposed policies 811–832 (bonding, insurance, internet/computer use, social media, conflict of interest, fraud, educational equity)
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person, in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 5:00 PM.
The Pennsbury School District Facilities Committee will discuss updates on the Administration Elevator and Charles Boehm projects, and receive a GESA presentation. Action items include awarding a $1,775,000 contract to Penn Builders for bleacher replacement at Medill Bair Sports Complex, approving a Verizon phone system expansion, authorizing the superintendent to approve change orders under $10,000, renewing Brightly software for $41,657.66, approving a $182,204 chiller replacement at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary, and raising student summer help wages to $14 per hour.
- Award bleacher replacement bid to Penn Builders, Inc. for $1,775,000
- Approve chiller replacement price increase at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary to $182,204
- Renew Brightly work order and building usage software for $41,657.66
- Authorize superintendent to approve summer change orders under $10,000
- Increase student summer help hourly rate to $14
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 5:30 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will consider action items including a $3,221,820 agreement with Bucks County Intermediate Unit for special education services, the purchase of a $54,370.60 world history textbook series for 9th and 10th grades, and a $33,237 PowerSchool Perform evaluation program. The committee will also receive updates on secondary schedule changes, building equity leadership teams, and a strengthened partnership with Bucks County Community College.
- Approve $3,221,820 agreement with Bucks County Intermediate Unit for 2022-2023 special education services
- Adopt Savvas World History Textbook series for PHS 9th and 10th grade social studies at $54,370.60
- Purchase PowerSchool Perform evaluation program for $33,237
- Approve two $10,000 psychology intern contracts with Temple University for Kate Bray and Sophia D'Emidio
- Receive presentation on strengthening dual enrollment and potential certificate/degree program with Bucks County Community College
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will meet for an action meeting that includes a presentation on the proposed final 2022-23 budget. The board will also consider and vote on several education-related purchases, including textbooks, online subscriptions, and consulting services, as well as approve student activity participation. Public comment and committee reports are also scheduled.
- Presentation of proposed final 2022-23 budget
- Purchase of Teen Health Textbooks for $26,048.63
- Purchase of Honors Physics online subscription for $19,355.20
- Purchase of Waterford Reading Academy for $4,303.23 funded by Pre-K Counts Grant
- Approval of Region 1 Wrestling Tournament with estimated cost $1,500
Board Policy Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person in the Fallsington Cafeteria at 4:30 PM.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy Committee will review proposed policies covering records management, transportation, school security, and other areas. The committee recommends these policies for a first read at the April 21 Action Board Meeting. Several current policies are also proposed for deletion.
- Review of proposed policies 800–810.3 including Records Management, Public Records, School Organization, Emergency Preparedness, School Security, Child Abuse, Food Services, and Transportation
- Recommendation to delete current policies 804.2 (inclement weather cancellations), 808.2R1 (inactive cafeteria accounts), and multiple transportation-related policies
- Review of current policy 918 recommended for first read at the April 21 Action Board Meeting
- Meeting held in person at Fallsington Cafeteria at 4:30 PM; recorded for public broadcast
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss and vote on several action items, including advertising the proposed final General Fund budget for the 2022-2023 school year. Other actions include accepting a donated piano, joining the Delaware Valley Health Trust, approving dental insurance renewals, scrapping fitness equipment at PHS West, purchasing 700 chairs for $37,107, and renewing a comparative analytics subscription for $11,527.99. The committee will also hear information on Cinderella bonds, midyear special education reconciliation, and Guaranteed Energy Savings Act updates.
- Proposed final General Fund budget advertisement
- Purchase of 700 chairs for PHS West from Virco for $37,107 under US Communities contract
- Renewal of Frontline Education comparative analytics subscription for $11,527.99
- Donation of a Roland Digital Baby Grand piano from Jill Goldner to Charles Boehm Middle School
- Termination of Stalker & Associates services effective July 1, 2022
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person.
The Facilities Committee will discuss updates on the administration elevator project and the Charles Boehm Middle School project. It will vote on several action items, including a $12,512 allowance reduction for the PHS West Roof contract, a waiver for Girl Scouts to use Pennwood Middle School Auditorium on May 15, 2022, and the award of the warehouse paving repair contract. Additional items are the approval of KCBA Architects for the Charles Boehm project construction documents and acceptance of a Fallsington PTO donation for playground equipment.
- Allowance Adjustment – Change Order #1 reduces PHS West Roof contract by $12,512 to $2,336,299
- Waiver of General Rule #12 so Girl Scout Service Unit #624 can use Pennwood Middle School Auditorium on Sunday, May 15, 2022
- Award of Warehouse Paving Repair Project to Gaver Industries, Inc. dba Barker and Barker for $130,270.50
- Approval of KCBA Architects Inc. to commence Construction Document Phase for Charles Boehm Project at estimated $455,062.37
- Acceptance of Fallsington PTO donation for a Gaga Pit and Fun Hoop for the school playground
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 5:30 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will discuss and vote on several purchases and contracts for educational materials and services. Action items include adoptions of high school physics and middle school health textbooks, professional development for elementary math, and funding for student speech and debate tournaments. Information items cover schedule changes, survey results, and classroom material selection.
- Purchase of Teen Health Textbooks for middle school health program at $26,048.63
- Purchase of Honors Physics online subscription for PHS at $19,355.20
- Training for SAVVAS Envisions Math for elementary teachers at $40,000
- Contract with Pediatric Therapeutic Services for OT/PT services for 2022-2025
- Approval for 10 students to attend NSDA National Tournament in Louisville, KY at $11,520
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Board of School Directors is reviewing the preliminary 2022-23 budget and a Boehm renovation overview. Educational items include proposed high school and middle school STEM designations and curriculum purchases.
- Presentation of Preliminary Budget 2022-23
- Boehm Renovation Overview presentation
- High School STEM Academy Designation requirements
- Middle School Ignite STEM program implementation
- Purchase of Elevate Science Kits for $22,244.44
Board Policy Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person in the Fallsington Cafeteria at 5:00 PM.
The Board Policy Committee will consider deleting the existing Policy 903 (Civility) and approving a new draft Policy 903 on Public Participation in Board Meetings. The committee will also review current Policy 922. Draft policies discussed will be posted on the Pennsbury School District website.
- Delete current Policy 903, Civility, without replacement
- Approve proposed draft Policy 903, Public Participation in Board Meetings, to replace current Policy 903
- Review current Policy 922
- Make draft policies available on the district website by March 15, 2022
- Meeting held in person at the Fallsington Cafeteria at 5:00 PM
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Pennsbury School District Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss the preliminary 2022-23 budget and a $116,303 fund balance change. Action items include approving parameters for Series A of 2022 bonds, purchasing Promethean interactive TVs for $169,096.40, settling a tax assessment appeal for MCR Langhorne LLC, and renewing various contracts.
- Approve parameters resolution for Series A of 2022 bonds
- Purchase 40 Promethean Interactive TVs, carts, and Chromeboxes for $169,096.40
- Settle MCR Langhorne LLC tax assessment appeal; value reduced from $942,710 to $807,510 with $19,304.70 refund
- Renew Health eTools at $9,585 for three years
- Approve workers' compensation renewal with experience modifier decrease from 1.50 to 1.265
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person.
The Pennsbury School District Facilities Committee will discuss updates on the Administration Elevator Project and Charles Boehm Project, and consider whether to repair or replace the ER Chiller. Action items include approving contracts for roof replacements, abatement at Charles Boehm, and oversight of warehouse site improvements, totaling over $2.9 million.
- Approve Nueber Environmental for Charles Boehm abatement at $545,000 (plus $24,000 alternate)
- Approve Jottan Roofing for Afton ($538,749) and Maintenance Garage ($485,587) roof replacements
- Approve Munn Roofing Corp. for Fallsington Elementary roof restoration coating at $592,342
- Approve Pro Com Roofing for Edgewood partial roof replacement at $247,710 (or $278,931 with 30-year warranty)
- Approve Change Order #1 decreasing Quarry Hill roof contract by $18,780 to $472,169.66
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 5:30 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Education Committee will discuss school start times and secondary schedule changes, and vote on several action items including a new High School STEM Academy designation and a middle school IGNITE STEM program. They will also consider purchasing Elevate Science Kits ($22,244.44) and SMARTS curriculum ($23,700), approve school calendars for 2023-2027, and authorize up to two students for a partial hospitalization program. A presentation on the curriculum renewal cycle is also scheduled.
- Approve High School STEM Academy requirements starting 2022–2023
- Approve Middle School IGNITE STEM program for grades 6–8 starting 2022–2023
- Purchase Elevate Science Kits for middle school at $22,244.44
- Purchase SMARTS Curriculum for secondary special education at $23,700
- Approve school calendars for 2023–2024 through 2026–2027
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will hear a superintendent update on the district's Health and Safety Plan and vote on several action items, including contracts and equipment purchases. Key votes include approving a $15,302 purchase of engineering kits, $11,747 for laser printers, and trips for music and theater festivals. The board will also accept public comment and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Purchase of 14 Project Lead the Way Principles of Engineering Kits for $15,302
- Purchase of three laser printers for STEM programs at $11,747
- Approval of PMEA All State Festival trip with costs up to $4,120.82
- Approval of OAKE Music Festival trip with district cost of $3,627.28
- Approval of contract with Dynamic Influence for $3,499 using Title IV funds
Board Policy Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person in the Fallsington Cafeteria at 4:30 PM.
The committee is reviewing multiple proposed policies regarding facilities, safety, and student internet accessibility. Members will also discuss the selection of a committee chair and potential goals for the committee.
- Review of proposed policies 701 through 718, including a recommendation to delete policy 706.1
- Consideration of Draft Policy 701.1 regarding Facilities Dedication
- Consideration of Draft Policy 707 regarding Use of School Facilities
- Consideration of Draft Policy 707.1 regarding Fee Schedule
- Consideration of Draft Policy 237.1 regarding Internet Accessibility for Students
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss updated 20-year capital and 10-year operating projections. Action items include approval of 780 Chromebooks for kindergarten, transition to Delaware Valley Health Trust for medical and pharmacy insurance, and ratification of contracts for legal and forensic services related to a ransomware data incident. Several transfers to capital reserve and other contracts are also proposed.
- Purchase of 780 Acer R721T Chromebooks for kindergarten at a cost not to exceed $273,780 from Troxell Communications
- Transition to Delaware Valley Health Trust for medical and pharmacy insurance effective July 1, 2022
- Ratification of agreement with Tracepoint, LLC and Jackson Lewis PC for digital forensics and cyber incident response, with estimated costs up to $114,375
- Transfer of $1.2 million to the capital reserve fund for the KOZ warehouse project
- Rejection of all bids for disposable face masks on Bid #2122-020
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person.
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will consider several action items including approving a revised price of $62,620 for HVAC units at Edgewood Elementary, disposing of six unusable vehicles and five pieces of grounds equipment, installing a $93,020 warehouse access control system, and a $539,496 warehouse roof repair by S.J. Thomas. They will also discuss the Charles Boehm environmental abatement bid, roof repairs at Afton and Maintenance Garage, updates on the administration elevator project and the Charles Boehm project, and consider waiving facility usage rules for a Sunday event.
- Revised price quote of $62,620 for Bard HVAC units at Edgewood Elementary School (original $58,420)
- Disposal of four vehicles, a front end loader, and a skid steer (Ford trucks, GMC van, Case loader, JCB skid steer)
- Disposal of five pieces of grounds equipment (Toros, forklift, wood chipper, Ford tractor)
- Approval of $93,020 for warehouse access control, camera, and alarm system by Access Security Corp.
- Approval of $539,496 for warehouse roof repair by S.J. Thomas Co.
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 5:30 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Board Education Committee will discuss committee goals, school calendars, start times, elementary homework, and secondary schedule changes. Action items include approval of student trips to music festivals and the International Thespian Festival, purchase of equipment for STEM programs, and a contract with Dynamic Influence. The committee will also vote on the 2022-2023 school calendar.
- Vote on 2022-2023 school calendar
- Approval of $3,627 student trip to OAKE National Conference in Pittsburgh
- Purchase of Tormach machine for $16,053 for high school engineering program
- Purchase of 3 VEX IQ Classroom Bundles for $14,994 for middle school STEM
- Purchase of 14 Project Lead the Way engineering kits for $15,302
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will vote on a consent agenda including approval of $16,958,902.73 in district bills, a multi-year settlement agreement for a student with complex needs, tuition agreements, and a transportation waiver. They will also hear a presentation on elementary Chromebooks and review proposed board policies on first read.
- Approval of $16,958,902.73 in bills for All Funds
- Settlement agreement for student 398 with private placement costs up to $116,000+ over three years
- Change order #2 with BSI for a $14,980 deduct, revising contract to $331,477
- First reading of updated board policies (700 series)
- Presentation on 2021-2026 technology device refresh for elementary Chromebooks
Board Policy Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person in the Fallsington Cafeteria
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy Committee will select a committee chair, set goals, and review 17 proposed policies covering facilities planning, gifts, maintenance, safety, use of school facilities, building security, cellular telephones, and service animals. The committee will recommend that the policies be presented as a first read at the Action Board Meeting on January 20, 2022, and that current policy 706.1 (Disposal of Property) be considered for deletion.
- Selection of Committee Chair
- Review of proposed policies 701–718, including Facilities Planning, Gifts/Grants/Donations, Maintenance, Safety, Use of School Facilities, Security, and Service Animals
- Recommendation to send policies to Action Board Meeting on 1/20/22 as first read
- Recommendation to consider deletion of policy 706.1 (Disposal of Property)
- Draft policies to be posted on district website by January 18
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss the status of the Morrisville merger study and the timing of PlanCon parts for Boehm. The committee will vote on several action items, including accepting donations, appointing a member to the Bucks County Technical High School Authority, settling a tax assessment appeal for 3000 Cabot Boulevard, and approving technology purchases. The committee also recommends rejecting a proposal to place a Verizon cell tower at Charles Boehm Middle School.
- Reject Verizon cell tower proposal at Charles Boehm Middle School
- Purchase and implement RapidIdentity Lifecycle Management system ($29,203)
- Implement Blackboard Community Engagement Suite ($14,365 one-time, $50,827 annual)
- Settle tax assessment appeal for 3000 Cabot Boulevard (assessment reduced; revenue impact $6,566 for 2021-22 and $10,830 for 2022-23)
- Appoint Michael Pallotta to Bucks County Technical High School Authority Board
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person.
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will discuss updates on the Administration Elevator Project and Charles Boehm Project, receive an indoor environmental quality investigation report for Penn Valley Elementary, and vote on several action items including HVAC replacements, a contract change order, and a three-year asbestos re-inspection contract.
- Action: $173,525 water cooled chiller replacement at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary (plus $24,890 optional warranty)
- Action: $58,420 for Bard wall mount HVAC units at Edgewood Elementary via Hirschberg Mechanical
- Action: $13,440 for a three-year AHERA asbestos re-inspection contract with Element Environmental Solutions
- Action: $14,980 deduct change order with Brendan Stanton Inc. (BSI) for a revised contract amount of $331,477
- Information: Penn Valley Elementary IEQ investigation (mold report) by CMI