Pennsbury School District public meetings in 2024
68 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School Board will hold a regular action meeting with reports from students and committees, public comment, and votes on several items. Action items include approval of a French exchange program ($1,350), winter sports championship participation, and a new Girls Flag Football program funded at up to $6,000. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and recognize students.
- Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of 2025 French Exchange Program to Paris, France at $1,350 district cost
- Approval of winter sports teams to participate in PIAA Championships if qualified
- Addition and funding of Girls Flag Football program not to exceed $6,000
- Recognition of National Merit semifinalists and commended students
Board Wellness Committee - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 3:45 in the Superintendent's Conference Room. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will meet to elect a chair, review school wellness initiatives, and discuss an employee reimbursement program following a health insurance transition. The meeting will be held in-person with metal detector screening.
- Election of Board Wellness Committee Chair
- Presentation on School Wellness Report
- Review of Employee Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Discussion of Old Business: Yes You Can 5K scheduled for April 27, 2025
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Fallsington Administration Building. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will discuss a middle school schedule update and elect a committee chair. Action items include approving a summer kindergarten readiness camp for 2025, authorizing $4,500 for five staff to attend a PDE conference, and approving speech and debate team tournament participation.
- Discussion: Middle school schedule update to enhance student experience and create 8th-grade RELA block
- Action: Election of Chair of Board Education Committee
- Action: Approve summer Kindergarten Readiness Camp for 2025 to prepare incoming students
- Action: Approve $4,500 for 5 staff to attend PDE Conference (Feb 5-7, 2025) in Hershey
- Action: Approve Pennsbury Speech and Debate Team participation in two tournaments (Atlanta $195, Durham $90)
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm in the Superintendent's Conference Room located in the Administration Building. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy & Personnel Committee will consider and recommend action on several items, including approval of school calendars for 2025-2030, a change to make February 14, 2025 an Act 80 Staff Development day (closing schools to students), and a first read of updates to Policy 816 on district social media. The committee will also vote on service agreements for the teacher apprenticeship program with BloomBoard ($73,200) and a virtual recruitment fair with vFairs ($5,000), and will hold an executive session on personnel matters.
- Approval of school calendars for 2025-2026 through 2029-2030 school years.
- Proposed Act 80 day on February 14, 2025 — schools closed for students, full staff in-service.
- First read of proposed changes to Policy 816 District Social Media.
- Service agreement with BloomBoard for Teacher Apprenticeship Program, total cost not to exceed $73,200.
- Contract with vFairs for virtual Bucks County Teacher Recruitment Fair, $5,000.
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and will be held at 6:00 pm in the Superintendent's Conference Room located in the Administration Building. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss and act on several financial items. Key action items include approving a contract with TransTax Advisors LLC to pursue tax credits for propane purchases (previously tabled), accepting a $3,950 donation from Chip Taylor and family for multiple schools, awarding a $55,037.90 bid for musical instruments, and adopting a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant resolution. The meeting also includes discussion items on a Verizon Wireless letter of interest and a YMS partnership.
- Contract with TransTax Advisors LLC to pursue tax credits for district propane purchases (tabled at Oct 17, 2024 meeting)
- Donation of $3,950 from Chip Taylor and family allocated to various schools and high school speech/debate
- Bid award for musical instruments and accessories totaling $55,037.90 to three vendors
- Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant request resolution
- Agreement with Stepping Stones Group for nursing services effective Dec 5, 2024 through June 30, 2025
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Administration Building. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will discuss capital projects including Charles Boehm and Pennsbury High School, a YMS partnership, and bus garage fuel system upgrades. The committee will vote on a deduct change order of $30,500 for Makefield Elementary School remediation by Plymouth Environmental. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Action item: approve Plymouth Environmental deduct change order #01 for $30,500 at Makefield Elementary School
- Discussion item: KCBA - Pennsbury High School
- Discussion item: YMS partnership
- Discussion item: Bus Garage and Charles Boehm MS Fuel System Upgrades
- Information item: Charles Boehm and Capital Projects Update
Special Meeting for Reorganization - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School Board holds a special reorganization meeting to elect a temporary president, then a new president, vice president, and assistant secretary for the coming year. Committee assignments and public comment are also scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural under Pennsylvania's Public School Code.
- Election of temporary president to preside over reorganization
- Election of Board President for term ending December 2025
- Election of Vice President and Assistant Secretary
- Board committee appointments (e.g., Finance/Partnership, Education, Facilities)
- Public comment period (up to 90 minutes, with stakeholder priority)
Board Wellness Committee - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 3:45 in the Superintendent's Conference Room. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Board Wellness Committee will meet to discuss district wellness initiatives. The meeting includes a school wellness report and updates from district staff regarding wellness programs in their schools and departments.
- School wellness report presented by Fallsington Elementary School Principal Vinny DePaola
- District Wellness Initiative update from Dr. Brown
- Report on a meeting between the Wellness Committee and Pennsbury High School Green Team students
- Staff updates on wellness initiatives in respective schools and departments
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Fallsington Administration Building. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will vote on several action items, including a new Girls Flag Football program and the 2025 French Exchange to Paris. Additional items include approval for various student trips, conferences, and a deposit for the 2026 Junior Prom. The meeting also covers public comment and discussion of these proposals.
- New Girls Flag Football program at a cost not to exceed $6,000 from athletics budget
- 2025 French Exchange Program to Paris, France, at $1,350 for substitute teachers
- OAKE National Conference in Chicago for 3 employees and 23 students at $5,100
- Pete & C Conference in Hershey for 8 employees at $9,400
- Junior Prom deposit of $1,000 to Falls Manor for 2026 event
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School Board will consider approving the high school and middle school programs of studies for the 2025-2026 school year. Also on the agenda are approvals for several conference attendances, including the National Conference of Education at a cost not to exceed $4,800, and a special education symposium at $900. The board will also vote on an out-of-district placement and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Approval of 2025-2026 High School Program of Studies
- Approval of 2025-2026 Middle School Program of Studies
- Attendance at National Conference of Education (New Orleans, March 2025) up to $4,800
- Attendance at 6th Annual Bucks County Special Education Administrator Symposium up to $900
- Approval of out-of-district placement at Royer Greaves School for Blind in Paoli, PA
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Facilities Committee will consider authorizing security camera projects at Fallsington ES, Central Office, Edgewood ES, Makefield ES, and Quarry Hill ES. Additionally, they will discuss a natatorium evaluation at Pennsbury High School and a capital projects update. Several action items include contracts for pest control, vector monitoring, environmental remediation at Makefield ES, and change orders for stadium paving and roofing projects.
- Authorization for security camera installations at Fallsington ES / Central Office, Edgewood ES, Makefield ES, and Quarry Hill ES
- Donation of playground swings at Penn Valley Elementary School valued at $33,690.83
- Maintenance contract with Vector Security Monitoring for fire/security alarms at $32,481.83
- Environmental remediation contract at Makefield ES not to exceed $35,985.00
- Change order for Pennsbury High School stadium concession building utilities and paving at $73,745.00
Special Meeting of the Board - No action will be taken. This meeting will be conducted in-person and recorded for later viewing.
The Board of School Directors will hold a special meeting to receive a project update. No action will be taken during this meeting.
- Construction update on the proposed Pennsbury High School Project provided by KCBA Architects and SitelogIQ
Board Wellness Committee - This meeting will be conducted in-person 3:45 in the Superintendent's Conference Room.
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee is meeting in person to discuss two main items: a School Wellness Report from Quarry Hill Elementary, including the Jaguar Jog, and a review of changes to physical education programming at Pennsbury High School. The PE program changes are proposed for the 2025-2026 Program of Studies and will be presented to the Board Education Committee at a later meeting. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes.
- Presentation on Quarry Hill Elementary wellness activities, including the Jaguar Jog
- Review of physical education program changes at Pennsbury High School for 2025-2026
- PE changes to be proposed at next Board Education Committee meeting
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Fallsington Administration Building
The Pennsbury Board Education Committee will consider approving the high school and middle school programs of studies for the 2025-2026 school year. Action items also include approving attendance of district employees at professional conferences and signing service agreements for Title I and Title IIA nonpublic services.
- Approve proposed high school program of studies for 2025-2026
- Approve proposed middle school program of studies for 2025-2026
- Approve attendance of Dr. Ricci and Dr. Brown at National Conference of Education in New Orleans, total cost not to exceed $4,800
- Approve three administrators to attend 6th Annual Bucks County Special Education Administrator Symposium at $900 total
- Approve service agreements with Bucks County Intermediate Unit for Title I and Title IIA nonpublic services through June 2027
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will vote on several action items including a $37,255 PowerSchool data analytics contract, a proposed student trip to Spain, and multiple athletic team trips to PIAA championships. The meeting also includes reports from committees and student representatives, public comment, and approval of previous minutes. This is a regular action meeting with multiple decisions on programs and expenditures.
- PowerSchool Data Analytics software contract with $37,255 implementation cost
- Proposed world language trip to Spain from April 11-19, 2025, at $800 district cost for substitute teachers
- Modie Risher Holiday Basketball Classic in Charleston, SC, December 27-31, 2024, at no cost to district
- 2025 PA Scholastic State Chess Championship in Harrisburg, March 28-30, 2025, at no cost to district
- PIAA fall championships for golf, tennis, cross country, volleyball, soccer, field hockey, and football with travel costs up to $5,500
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm in the Fallsington Elementary Cafeteria.
The Board Policy & Personnel Committee will discuss revisions to the district's social media policy. The committee is also asked to approve second readings for eight policies regarding nondiscrimination, student conduct, and a required September 11 moment of silence.
- Proposed revisions to Policy 816 District Social Media
- Second reading of policies 103.1, 234, 247, 249, 252, 317.1, 807, and 824
- Policy 807 update to require a moment of silence on September 11
- Policy 234 updates regarding pregnancy and parenting students under Title IX
- Updates to hazing, bullying, and dating violence policies to align with Act 33 of 2023
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will consider action items including a $93,337.92 Microsoft licensing agreement, a donation of 400 book bags to Penn Valley, and an upgrade to the eFinance system costing $15,960. The meeting also covers appointments, contract amendments, and information on the Act 1 index and BCIU reconciliation.
- Donation – Amazon and Reading is Fundamental giving 400 book bags to Penn Valley elementary
- Microsoft licensing – third year of agreement at $93,337.92 annual cost
- eFinance upgrade – PowerSchool ERP upgrade for $15,960
- TransTax Advisors – contract to pursue tax credits for district propane purchases
- BCTHS Articles of Agreement – renewal for four years starting July 2025
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will hear an update on the New Pennsbury High School project from KCBA and a capital projects update on Charles Boehm. The committee will also vote on four action items: a generator maintenance agreement with Penn Power for $37,570.36, a chiller repair at Pennsbury High School West for $149,215.00, mold remediation at Makefield Elementary School for $160,300.00, and a mail machine lease with Pitney Bowes for $29,826.12.
- New Pennsbury High School project update from KCBA (information)
- Charles Boehm and Capital Projects update (information)
- Action: Approve 3-year Penn Power emergency generator maintenance contract for $37,570.36
- Action: Authorize $149,215.00 repair of chiller #2 VFD and control panel at Pennsbury High School West
- Action: Award $160,300.00 mold remediation contract to Plymouth Environmental Co. Inc. at Makefield Elementary School
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will hear a presentation on disproportionality and equity work and vote on multiple action items. Key votes include approving a PowerSchool data analytics software package with $37,255 in implementation costs, a student trip to Spain, athletic championship participation, and several conference attendances. The committee will also discuss the scope of equity monitoring for 2024-2025.
- PowerSchool Data Analytics software package: $37,255 implementation cost, first-year fee waived
- World Language Trip to Spain: 10-day trip for students, $800 for substitute teachers
- PIAA Fall Championships: approval for teams to travel if they qualify, with costs up to $5,500 for football
- PaPBS Conference: 14 staff attending at up to $14,000
- Out-of-District Placement Addendum: new tuition rates for one additional placement and increased slots at three locations
Board Wellness Committee - This meeting will be conducted in-person 3:45 in the Superintendent's Conference Room.
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will discuss goals for the 2024-2025 school year, including National Walk to School Day and Wellness Month planning. The committee will also review a staff wellness proposal from Nourish, Flourish, & Bloom. The main action item is a vote on a $13,500 contract for Nourish, Flourish, Bloom! Staff Wellness services, funded by a PCCD Grant.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 committee goals: National Walk To School Day (Oct 2, 2024) and Wellness Month (May 7, 2025)
- Wellness Month planning: target underparticipating schools, increase student/staff participation, yearlong activities
- Review of staff wellness proposal from Nourish, Flourish, & Bloom; previously tabled due to funding, now has solution
- Action item: vote on contract for Nourish, Flourish, Bloom! Staff Wellness services at $13,500, PCCD Grant funded
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will vote on several education contracts and approvals, including a $71,665 purchase of ELT Reach Higher materials for English Language Development, a $27,000 contract with Rutgers University for equity work, and a leadership seminar costing $1,800. The board will also consider approving a baseball spring training trip at no cost to the district and hear reports from committees and the superintendent.
- Contract with Rutgers University for $27,000 for disproportionality and equity work
- Purchase of ELT Reach Higher materials from Cengage Learning for $71,665
- Leadership Seminar in Gettysburg for two employees at $1,800 total
- Varsity baseball spring training trip to Myrtle Beach, SC (no district cost)
- Approval of August 15, 2024 board action meeting minutes
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 and vote on multiple policy revisions addressing Title IX, hazing, bullying, and a September 11 moment of silence. They will also consider collective bargaining agreements with the Pennsbury Education Association and the Pennsbury Education Support Professionals Association, as well as approve contracts with Sunbelt Staffing and Center for Counseling Services. An executive session is planned for personnel matters.
- First reading of policy revisions for 103.1 (disabilities), 234 (pregnant students), 247 (hazing), 249 (bullying/cyberbullying), 252 (dating violence), 317.1 (educator misconduct), 807 (moment of silence), and 824 (professional boundaries)
- Collective bargaining agreement with Pennsbury Education Association (2024-2031) to be approved
- Memorandums of understanding with Pennsbury Education Support Professionals Association to be approved
- Contract with Sunbelt Staffing, LLC for professional services
- Contract with Center for Counseling Services, LLC for emotional health support and crisis response
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 recommendations for the full board, including a food services agreement generating $211,770 annually, a scoreboard replacement for $42,457, and appointment of a board treasurer. Other items include legal services renewal, therapy dog training contract, and approval for a speech and debate tournament.
- Approve sponsor-to-sponsor food services agreement with Center for Student Learning ($211,770 annual revenue)
- Replace scoreboard at Power Ad ($42,457.36)
- Appoint Christopher Longo as Board Treasurer ($1,000 compensation)
- Renew legal services contract with Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams ($15,750)
- Approve therapy dog training contract with AIR Therapy Dogs ($23,720)
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at the Charles Boehm Middle School - SGI Room 103
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will receive updates on the new high school project, facility readiness, and health department complaints. The committee will discuss coordinating with township officials about construction impacts, particularly parking. Action items include approving a $38,000 offsite utility survey, a contract assignment with D'Huy Engineering, a $16,140 phone licensing proposal, a $104,274 change order for unsuitable soils at Charles Boehm Middle School, and a $16,683 pool maintenance contract.
- Approve change order GC-CO-007 for $104,274 to address unsuitable soils and storm water inlet repairs at Charles Boehm Middle School
- Approve agreement with AASA Land Surveyors for $38,000 for offsite utility survey and onsite utility verification
- Approve maintenance contract with If It's Water for $16,683.80 for pool chemical treatment at the high school complex
- Approve New Era Technology proposal for $16,140 for 100 additional phone licenses and support
- Discuss reaching out to township officials about planning for construction impacts, specifically parking
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Fallsington Administration Building
The Pennsbury School Board Education Committee will discuss programmatic updates to kindergarten and an elementary departmentalization pilot. The committee will also vote on several action items, including a $27,000 contract for equity work with Rutgers University, $71,665 for ELD reading materials, a research partnership with ETS, a leadership seminar, and approval of a baseball spring training trip at no district cost.
- Vote on $27,000 contract with Rutgers University for disproportionality and equity work
- Vote on $71,665 for Cengage Learning ELT Reach Higher materials for K-5 ELD reading program
- Discussion of kindergarten programmatic updates for 2024-25 school year
- Approval of partnership with ETS for AI-based math story problem assessment (no cost to district)
- Approval of varsity baseball spring training trip to Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, SC (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 act on several facilities items, including approving a 15-year license for a donated cricket court at Walt Disney Elementary, authorizing an RFP for a second synthetic turf field at the high school, and approving multiple change orders for the Charles Boehm Middle School renovations totaling over $400,000. The board will also accept a donated world map, approve a $3,150 Playworks contract, and hear reports from committees and the superintendent.
- Agreement with International Cricket Club of Philadelphia to install and license a full-size cricket court at Walt Disney Elementary for 15 years
- Change order for Charles Boehm Middle School parking lot paving: $253,207.96
- Change order for Charles Boehm Middle School structural steel: $84,513.99
- Change order for Charles Boehm Middle School roof extensions: $65,423.88
- Authorization to proceed with RFP for a second synthetic turf field at Pennsbury High School
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 multiple action items, including a major capital project submission, technology purchases, and service contracts. They will also hear public comment and discuss a Philadelphia tax freeze program for seniors and how the district compares to its neighbors.
- PlanCon Part H submission for Charles Boehm Middle School renovation project to Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Purchase of 300 Chromebooks for paraprofessionals at $93,341.25
- Purchase of projectors for Pennsbury High School East and West auditoriums at $35,533
- Newsela license renewal at $23,500.20
- Memoranda of Understanding for nursing services with seven private schools (Abrams Hebrew Academy, New Hope Academy, Calvary Christian School, St. Ignatius of Antioch School, Pen Ryn School, Valley Day School, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School)
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM in Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will discuss and take action on multiple facilities projects, including change orders for the Charles Boehm Middle School renovation, a cricket court donation at Walt Disney Elementary, and a second synthetic turf field at the high school. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approve change order CO-GC-006 for $253,207.96 to adjust parking lot paving at Charles Boehm Middle School.
- Authorize an agreement with International Cricket Club of Philadelphia to install a full-size cricket court at Walt Disney Elementary with a 15-year license.
- Approve change orders for High School bleacher replacement ($33,209.50 deduct) and synthetic turf field ($22,891.08 deduct).
- Accept donation of a laminated vinyl world map ($1,844.38) for Eleanor Roosevelt School.
- Authorize River Valley proposal ($78,470) for playground safety surface wood chips districtwide.
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:00 pm in the Fallsington Elementary Cafeteria.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy & Personnel Committee will hold a closed executive session for personnel issues, receive an informational update on Title IX regulations, and vote on action items including memorandums of understanding with the Pennsbury Education Association (teachers) and Pennsbury Education Support Professionals Association (support staff), as part of the collective bargaining agreement from December 2023. A contract with Blackburn & Associates, LLC for up to $4,500 for professional development is also proposed.
- Approval of MOUs with Pennsbury Education Association (PEA) for teacher contract
- Approval of MOUs with Pennsbury Education Support Professionals Association (PESPA)
- Contract with Blackburn & Associates, LLC not to exceed $4,500 for professional development
- Update on PSBA Title IX regulations under solicitor review
- Closed executive session for personnel issues
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Board of School Directors will consider several educational software renewals and student travel requests. The meeting includes reports from various board committees and a public comment session.
- Renewal of IXL English and Math software for grades 2-10 totaling $234,150.00
- Renewal of Naviance college and career planning software for $48,030.40
- Renewal of Achieve 3000 literacy program for $25,703.45
- Renewal of Mathseeds for ten elementary schools for approximately $18,232.50
- Approval for six students and one chaperone to attend the International Thespian Festival at a cost not to exceed $1,074
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Fallsington Administration Building
The Pennsbury Board Education Committee will discuss an update on the Academy at Pennsbury High School and vote on multiple action items, including software renewals, conference attendance, and special education instructional materials for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Renewal of Q Global/Q Interactive digital membership for $40,250.25
- Renewal of Linkit! software for $91,227
- Purchase of Read 180 special education materials for $96,780.16 (part of larger materials package)
- Attendance of two employees at National Conference on School Leadership for $2,800 each
- Disposal of obsolete Title I and English Language Learning materials
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 meet in person at Fallsington Elementary to discuss and act on several items. They will receive an update on the feminine hygiene product pilot and consider a revision to the 2024-2025 calendar. Action items include authorizing adoption of Title IX policy revisions (pending PSBA issuance), approving an ESS contract addendum with new substitute pay rates, and multiple memorandums of understanding with employee associations. A compensation plan for first-level supervisors is also up for a vote.
- Vote on 2024-2025 calendar revision
- Authorize adoption of revised Title IX policies 103 and 104 pending PSBA issuance
- Approve ESS contract addendum with substitute pay rates: health room aide $19/hr, substitute nurse $150/day, substitute counselor $150/day
- Approve MOU with PESPA for teacher preparation tuition reimbursement
- Approve first-level supervisors compensation plan (budgeted, fiscal impact yes)
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Finance Committee will discuss a demographic study and health care update, then consider action items including adopting a $253,945,549 final budget for 2024-25, a 5.3% property tax increase (millage rate 196.1568), and a senior tax rebate increase to 50% of the state level. Other actions include approving bank depositories, an investment program, and year-end closing procedures.
- Adoption of $253,945,549 final budget for the 2024-25 General Fund
- 5.3% real estate tax increase to a millage rate of 196.1568
- Proposed increase of senior property tax rebate from 25% to 50% of the state level
- Donation of acrylic cutoffs from Modern Store Equipment for PHS woodshop classes
- Information on EPA Clean School Bus Rebate selection (Rebate ID 019973)
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM in Manor Elementary School Library
The Board Facilities Committee is reviewing bids for stadium concession buildings and school upgrades. The body is also considering a new procedure to expedite summer change orders under $50,000.
- Proposed $999,800 contract with Miller Sports Construction for PHS Stadium Concession Buildings sitework
- Proposed $769,600 electrical bid for PHS Stadium Concession Buildings to Ace Electric
- Proposed $560,177.40 for furniture and fitness equipment at Charles Boehm Middle School
- Proposed $408,110.52 for a parent drop off canopy at Charles Boehm Middle School
- Proposed $251,408.35 change order for storm water piping at Charles Boehm Middle School
Special Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and recorded for later viewing.
The Pennsbury School District Board of Directors will vote on facility grants, stadium construction bids, and personnel actions. The board will also appoint a replacement school director for Region Two to fill a vacancy left by James Prokopiak.
- Apply for a state grant to replace boilers at Afton, Manor, Oxford Valley, and Quarry Hill elementary schools
- Award a $999,800 sitework bid to Miller Sports Construction CoStars #014-E23-327 for PHS Stadium concession buildings
- Award a $769,600 electrical bid to Ace Electric for the same stadium project
- Approve professional and classified personnel actions
- Appoint a new School Director for Region Two effective June 20, 2024
Board Wellness Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 3:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room, Fallsington
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will meet to receive a Wellness Month update from Dr. Brown and continue discussions on Health & Physical Education programming. The committee will also discuss a self-care initiative for staff, with attached project proposals. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with 3 minutes per individual.
- Wellness Month update review by Dr. Brown
- Continued discussion on Health & Physical Education programming
- Discussion of staff self-care, including "nourish flourish bloom" project proposal (attached)
- Public comment limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Fallsington Administration Building
The Education Committee will discuss the Academy at Pennsbury update and software demonstrations (Schoology, unified curriculum). Action items include approving multiple software renewals (IXL $234,150, Naviance $48,030, Mathseeds $18,232, Achieve 3000 $25,703), a psychiatric consultation agreement, expansion of the Competent Learner Model ($35,000), and several student trips. The board will also consider a research request and a disability inclusive curriculum grant.
- IXL English and Math software renewal district-wide for grades 2-10 at $234,150 over three years
- Naviance college and career planning software renewal for K-12 at $48,030.40
- Competent Learner Model professional development expansion into two middle schools at $35,000
- Psychiatric consultation agreement with Dr. Shawna Brent at $150–$475 per session
- Student trip to International Thespian Festival for six students and one chaperone at a cost not to exceed $1,074
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board is meeting to hear a presentation on the 2024-2025 budget, approve minutes, and consider resolutions recognizing a new junior student representative and honoring an outgoing senior representative. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Presentation of the 2024-2025 General Fund budget
- Resolution to recognize Nivrithi Kanubaddi as Junior Student Representative for 2024-2026
- Resolution to commend outgoing Senior Student Representative Hayden Massengill
- Approval of minutes from April 18, 2024 Board Action Meeting
- Item on 6th Grade Social Studies Materials (details cut off in agenda)
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 meet in-person to discuss and recommend action on several policy and personnel items. Informational items include a presentation on the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 Title IX final rule and a proposal for generating revenue from class reunions and alumni events. The committee will consider a motion to allow the superintendent and HR director to fill existing budgeted positions for the upcoming school year, with final approval expected in September.
- Discussion of U.S. Department of Education's 2024 Title IX Final Rule
- Proposal from alumnus Paul Schlicher to create income stream from class reunions and alumni events
- Action item: motion to permit filling all budgeted positions for 2024-2025 school year
- Public comment session limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per individual
- Executive session for personnel issues including appointments, resignations, and contract negotiations
Special Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and recorded for later viewing.
The Pennsbury School Board will interview D'Huy Engineering, New Road Construction Management, and SiteLogiq for construction management services for the High School Project. The board will also open public comment for up to 90 minutes and handle procedural items. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda beyond the interviews.
- Interviews of three construction management firms for the High School Project: D'Huy Engineering, New Road Construction Management, SiteLogiq
- Public comment period of up to 90 minutes for agenda and non-agenda items
- Meeting conducted in-person and recorded for later viewing
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
This meeting covers discussion of the 2024-25 general fund budget, capital borrowing, property/casualty insurance, and health care updates. Action items include approving bond parameters for Series 2024 and Series A 2024 bonds, awarding a health care advisor contract, accepting donations, settling tax stipulations, and approving several renewals and grants.
- Bond parameters resolutions for Series of 2024 (new money) and Series A of 2024 (refunding) bonds
- Health care advisor RFP awarded to Stalker & Associates at $4,000/month plus additional fees
- Tax stipulation settlements for properties at One and Two Geoffrey Drive, increasing assessed value by $340,134.63
- PCCD Mental Health Grant of $226,909 for programs through NOVA and other services
- Canvas learning management system renewal not to exceed $61,115.60
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at Afton Elementary School Library, 1673 Quarry Road, Yardley
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will discuss updates on Charles Boehm Middle School and High School projects, and consider action items including contract approvals for software services and bid results for stadium construction. They will vote on a 3-year contract with BSGI for districtwide access control system maintenance ($26,718 total) and a renewal of Brightly's asset management and event scheduling software ($47,950.10 for 2024-25). They will also review bid results and a rebid timeline for Stadium Phase 3 footings and foundations, and discuss a short list of construction management firms for the high school project. The meeting includes a public comment period at the start.
- Vote on BSGI 3-year contract for access control system software and inspection: $8,475 (2024-25), $8,899 (2025-26), $9,344 (2026-27), plus $500 for minor repairs
- Vote on Brightly software renewal for Asset Essentials and Event Manager: $47,950.10 for school year 2024-25
- Update on Charles Boehm Middle School addition and renovations project allowance usage
- Bid results for Stadium Phase 3 footings and foundations
- Rebid process and timeline for Stadium Phase 3 footings and foundations
Board Wellness Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 3:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room, Fallsington
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will discuss wellness initiatives, including Earth Day activities and staff wellness from an April 23 professional development day. A project proposal titled "nourish flourish bloom" for staff self-care will also be considered. The meeting includes a public comment session limited to 15 minutes with individual comments capped at 3 minutes. No votes or budget decisions are on the agenda.
- Discussion of wellness month and initiatives including Earth Day activities
- Review of staff wellness activities from April 23 Professional Development
- Self-Care for Staff item with attached "nourish flourish bloom" project proposal (PDF)
- Public comment period: 15 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting held in Superintendent's Conference Room, Fallsington
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Fallsington Administration Building
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will discuss and vote on several action items, including a $890,000 contract with Effective School Solutions for clinical mental health services over two years. Other decisions include textbook adoptions for 6th grade social studies ($88,200) and AP Psychology ($31,836), as well as curriculum expansions and internship agreements. A special education update and a research request for a stuttering parent support program are also on the agenda.
- Effective School Solutions contract for comprehensive clinical mental health services at $445,000 per year for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (total $890,000)
- Purchase of 'World History: Voices and Perspectives' from McGraw Hill for 6th grade at $88,200 for a six-year license
- SMARTS curriculum renewal and elementary expansion for $48,472.50 using ACCESS funding
- Purchase of 17 electric pianos and conferencing system for a new Piano Fundamentals course at Pennsbury High School, cost not to exceed $22,139.31
- Two school psychology internship contracts with Temple University and Rider University, each with a $10,000 stipend
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Board of School Directors will consider several educational expenditures, including a professional learning contract and new equipment for middle school STEM and podcasting programs. The meeting also includes reports on school start times and recognition of staff members of the year.
- Contract with Professional Learning Partnerships for curriculum and leadership support not to exceed $67,200
- Purchase of podcasting equipment from B&H for middle and high schools not to exceed $14,532.52
- Purchase of 3 Sawstop table saws for middle school STEM programming not to exceed $16,047
- Approval for Speech and Debate teams to compete in national tournaments in KY, NE, IL, and IA
- Superintendent update on school start times
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 action items including a service agreement with BloomBoard for a Teacher Apprenticeship Program at a cost not to exceed $45,750, a related memorandum of understanding with the Pennsbury Educational Support Professional Association (PESPA), and a compensation plan for Confidential Exempt staff. The committee also will discuss policy items such as a resolution supporting America250PA and adoption of Policy 823.1R1 (Responsible Contractor). Informational items include an administrative regulation on feminine hygiene products, a staffing update, and the Grow Our Own Teacher Program.
- Service agreement with BloomBoard for Teacher Apprenticeship Program, cost not to exceed $45,750
- Memorandum of Understanding with PESPA regarding Teacher Apprenticeship Program
- Proposed adoption of Policy 823.1R1 (Responsible Contractor)
- Resolution supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA)
- Proposed compensation plan for Confidential Exempt group
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Finance/Partnership Committee will consider the proposed final General Fund budget, among other financial actions. Items include renewing membership in an electricity consortium, authorizing bonds, and approving contracts for photography, ticketing, and therapy services. Information items include ESSER compliance and committee meeting dates for next year.
- Proposed final General Fund budget advertisement
- Continued participation in Provident Energy electricity consortium for 2024-25 and beyond
- Bid award for choral risers ($83,106.82 to Wenger Corporation)
- Three-year renewal with Crown Castle Fiber Services ($108,215.40/year)
- Photography services agreement for K-8 and high school seniors (5 years, to LORS Photography)
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at Pennwood Middle School Library
The Pennsbury School District Facilities Committee will receive updates on the Charles Boehm and High School projects, discuss a proposed revision to the Responsible Contractor Policy, and vote on two deduct change orders totaling $104,665.20 for roofing and security camera projects.
- Deduct change order −$21,295.20 for Walt Disney ES two-story addition roof (Garland DBS/Jottan Roofing)
- Deduct change order −$83,370.00 for security camera installations at Afton ES, Manor ES, and PHS West (Access Security Corp.)
- Discussion of Request for Proposals for construction management services for the High School project
- Update on addition and renovations to Charles Boehm Middle School project allowance usage
- Second read of proposed revision to the Responsible Contractor Policy
Board Wellness Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 3:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room, Fallsington
The Board Wellness Committee will discuss results from a food service survey. The committee will also plan for several upcoming district events and wellness initiatives scheduled for April and May.
- Review of food service survey results
- Planning for the 5th Annual Yes You Can 5K on April 28, 2024
- Discussion of district plans for the April 8 solar eclipse
- Planning for Earth Day on April 22, 2024
- Discussion of May Wellness Month, Zero Waste Day, and Walk, Roll, and Ride to School
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Fallsington Administration Building
The Pennsbury School Board Education Committee will consider multiple action items, including a $56,900 contract with Professional Learning Partnerships for curriculum support. Other votes include purchases of podcasting equipment ($14,532.52) and table saws ($16,047) for middle schools, plus approval for student trips to national speech/debate tournaments, a Disney choir tour, and a cheer camp. The meeting opens with public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Contract with Professional Learning Partnerships for $56,900 for 2024-2025 school year
- Purchase of podcasting equipment for middle/high school digital literacy at $14,532.52
- Purchase of three table saws from Sawstop for middle school STEM at $16,047
- Approval for Speech and Debate team to compete in up to four national tournaments (costs vary)
- Approval for PHS Choir Disney Imagination Campus tour (Feb 2025, cost for substitutes only)
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will vote on several education-related actions, including a $250,000 purchase of HMH Into Reading materials to support structured literacy in elementary grades. The board will also consider approving a K-12 Counseling Plan, a June 17 Act 80 professional development day, and the 2024-2025 school calendar. Other items include a donation of a hydroponic system, agreements with community colleges for CPR training, and participation in spring championships.
- Purchase of HMH Into Reading materials for grades K-2 and 4-5 at a cost not to exceed $250,000
- Approval of the 2024-2025 school year calendar
- Designation of June 17, 2024 as an Act 80 non-instructional day for professional development
- Memo of Agreement with Bucks County Community College for CPR recertification training at $120 per attendee, total not to exceed $2,400
- Donation of a ZIP GROW hydroponic system to the PHS Greenhouse Production Class
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 and vote on several items, including a service agreement with BloomBoard to implement a Teacher Apprenticeship Program at a cost not exceeding $45,750. The committee will also consider a Responsible Contractor policy and receive an update on feminine hygiene products regulations. An executive session is planned for personnel matters.
- Service agreement with BloomBoard for Teacher Apprenticeship Program, $45,750
- Action on Policy 823.1R1: Responsible Contractor
- Update on Administrative Regulation 226-AR-2: Feminine Hygiene Products
- Memorandum of Understanding with PESPA regarding Teacher Apprenticeship Program
- Executive session for personnel issues (appointments, resignations, contracts)
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss the 2024-25 preliminary general fund budget, earned income tax, bus patrol, and athletic budget needs. Information items include the governor's budget proposal, SDIC member contribution, and financing timeline. Action items include approving the 2022-23 audit, adopting board meeting dates, renewing contracts (Frontline Education Forecast5 at $13,198.11, Kids Care), purchasing four Chrysler Pacifica vans for $175,220, awarding a choral riser bid to Wenger Corporation for $83,106.82, and accepting grants and training proposals.
- Discussion of 2024-25 general fund preliminary budget
- Purchase of four 2024 Chrysler Pacifica vans for $175,220
- Bid award for choral risers to Wenger Corporation for $83,106.82
- Renewal of Frontline Education Forecast 5 analytics at $13,198.11
- Approval of 2024-25 board meeting dates and 2022-23 audit report
Special Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and recorded for later viewing.
At this special board action meeting, the Pennsbury School Board will hear presentations from architect candidates and discuss finalizing the selection process for facilities projects. Public comment is scheduled for agenda and non-agenda items. No votes or decisions are explicitly listed, only presentations and discussions.
- Architect interviews presentation
- Finalization of architect selection process
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury Board Facilities Committee will hear updates on Charles Boehm Middle School and High School projects, and discuss a proposed revision to the Responsible Contractor Policy. Action items include awarding bids for roof replacements at multiple schools, security cameras, and other facility upgrades, as well as approving change orders for the Charles Boehm renovation.
- Award bid for roof replacement at Oxford Valley ES: $1,746,000 to ProCom Roofing Corp.
- Award bid for partial roof replacements at Makefield ES, Penn Valley ES, and William Penn MS: $1,939,000 total to ProCom Roofing Corp.
- Award bid for security cameras at Walt Disney, Oxford Valley, and Eleanor Roosevelt elementary schools: $440,000 to QPI Electric.
- Approve change orders for Charles Boehm MS renovations: $24,830.54 (electrical) and $170,483.77 (door openings/classroom boards).
- Discuss Request for Proposals for Construction Management Services for the High School project.
Special Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and recorded for later viewing.
The Board of School Directors will conduct interviews with two architectural firms. This special action meeting includes a public comment period and a presentation phase for the candidates.
- Architect interview with KCBA at 7 pm
- Architect interview with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates at 8 pm
Board Wellness Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 3:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room, Fallsington
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will hold an in-person meeting to discuss several items, including a review of a healthy building staff survey, a food service survey, a timeline for revising school start times, and planning for a May Walk, Roll, and Ride to School event. The meeting includes a public comment session limited to 3 minutes per person. No action items are listed; all items are for discussion only.
- Review and discuss draft healthy building staff survey results
- Review and discuss draft food service survey and timing for distribution
- Discuss timeline for revising school start times
- Planning for Walk, Roll, and Ride to School event in May
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Fallsington Administration Building
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will discuss and take action on several items, including a $250,000 purchase of HMH Into Reading materials for K-2 structured literacy and student texts for grades 4-5. Other action items include approval of the K-12 Counseling Plan, an Act 80 professional development day, and the 2024-2025 school year calendar. The committee will also hear presentations on the upcoming STEM Expo and AI tools for teaching.
- Purchase of HMH Into Reading materials for K-2 structured literacy and student texts for grades 4-5 at a cost not to exceed $250,000
- Approval of the K-12 Counseling Plan for the district
- Proposed Act 80 day on June 17, 2024 for staff professional development
- Approval of the 2024-2025 School Year calendar
- Proposed addition of Pre-AP Chemistry to the middle school 8th grade science program
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will take action on several items including the installation of a permanent synthetic turf cricket pitch at Walt Disney Elementary at no cost to the district, authorization for D'Huy Engineering to design server room upgrades, and approval of multiple overnight educational trips and conferences for students and staff. The meeting also includes reports from committees and a public comment period.
- Installation of permanent synthetic turf cricket pitch at Walt Disney Elementary at no cost to the district, contingent on township approvals and a long-term field usage agreement
- Authorization for D'Huy Engineering to design, provide drawings and specifications for district data center server room upgrades
- Approval of OAKE Music Festival trip for 10 students and 1 employee to Chicago at cost not to exceed $1,900
- Approval of Pennsbury High School Speech and Debate Team attendance at state championships in Bloomsburg, PA at cost of approximately $4,000
- Approval of PDE Data Summit attendance for 3 individuals in Hershey, PA at cost not to exceed $3,477.54
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm in the Fallsington Elementary Cafeteria.
The board will discuss a proposed update to Policy 903 on public participation in meetings and take action on a first read of draft Policy 815.1 on generative artificial intelligence. Action items include approving a memorandum of understanding with the PESPA union to add new positions and a PEA MOU on subcontracting. The board will also consider two host agreements for Responsive Classroom training in June and August 2024, and receive a staffing update.
- First read of draft Policy 815.1: Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Proposed update to Policy 903: Public Participation in Board Meetings
- PESPA MOU adding new positions
- PEA MOU subcontracting
- Two Host Agreements with Center for Responsive Schools, Inc. for June and August 2024 training
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The committee will discuss earned income tax and 2024-25 general fund revenues. Action items include approving a $2,404,997 Bucks County Intermediate Unit programs and services budget, selling five buses on Municibid, approving 2024-2025 board meeting dates, and purchasing technology items (Promethean displays, UPS, system renewals). Two tax appeal settlements that increase revenue by a total of $121,933 are also up for approval.
- Approval of $2,404,997 BCIU Programs and Services budget
- Placement of five buses (51, 54, 56, 59, 111) on Municibid for sale
- Purchase of 9 Promethean displays for PHS East math classrooms at $34,621.57
- Renewal of RapidIdentity Lifecycle Management system at $25,810.70
- Three-year Cohesity network backup renewal at $49,237.14
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at Quarry Hill Elementary School Library
The Pennsbury Board Facilities Committee will discuss updates on several projects and take action on two items: a $495,930 contract for a new inclusive playground at Manor Elementary and a request to install a synthetic turf cricket pitch at Walt Disney Elementary at no cost to the district.
- Authorize $495,930 agreement with General Recreation for inclusive playground at Manor Elementary using capital funds.
- Authorize installation of synthetic turf cricket pitch at Walt Disney Elementary at no cost to the district, pending township approvals.
- Information update on Charles Boehm school project.
- Information update on Pennsbury High School RFP.
- Information update on GESA project.
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria
The Pennsbury Board Education Committee will hear public comment, discuss a request for a doctoral student survey on capital construction and review 8th grade scheduling options. Action items include approval of six conference and trip attendance requests with combined costs of $17,977.54, covering the OAKE Music Festival, Speech and Debate State Championships, PDE Data Summit, foreign language conference, librarians' conference, and a PDE conference.
- Action item: OAKE Music Festival attendance for 10 students and 1 staff at cost not to exceed $1,900.00 (Quarry Hill Elementary)
- Action item: Speech and Debate Team state championship trip at cost approximately $4,000.00 (Bloomsburg, PA)
- Action item: Attendance for 3 individuals at PDE Data Summit at cost not to exceed $3,477.54 (Hershey, PA)
- Action item: Attendance for 2 teachers at Northeast Conference for Teachers of Foreign Languages at cost not to exceed $1,200.00 (New York, NY)
- Action item: Attendance for 3 elementary librarians at PSLA Conference at cost not to exceed $2,100.00 (Pocono Manor, PA)
Board Wellness Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 3:45 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room, Fallsington
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will discuss revising school start times, review outdoor recess determination guidelines, and consider surveys for healthy buildings and food service. No action items are listed; all items are discussions only.
- Revising School Start Times - Next Steps (discussion)
- Outdoor Recess Guidelines Review
- Healthy Building Staff Survey Review & Timing
- Food Service Survey Review & Timing
Board Action Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person and also available on a live stream.
The Pennsbury School Board will decide on several action items including approval of $15,059,956.51 in district bills and a $160,515 chiller repair at Pennsbury High School West. They will also authorize D'Huy Engineering to bid site work for the PHS Stadium project. The board will review the annual audit by BBD, LLP and hear reports from committees and student representatives.
- Approval of bills for all funds totaling $15,059,956.51
- Repair of Pennsbury High School West chiller for $160,515
- Authorization to bid site work for PHS Stadium project (MBSC Buildings)
- Approval of overnight educational and other leaves for students
- Reappointment of Michael Pallotta to Bucks County Technical School Authority Board for a 5-year term
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 meet in person at Fallsington Elementary. They will discuss a possible backpack ban on some occasions and continue updates to Policy 823.1R1. The committee will also consider approving a change to the school calendar making February 13, 2024 a non-student day due to a special election, and a contract with vFairs for a virtual job fair at a cost not exceeding $5,000. An executive session for personnel matters is scheduled.
- Discussion of possible backpack ban on some occasions
- Further discussion on updates to Policy 823.1R1
- Recommended approval of Act 80 Day for Feb 13, 2024 changing it to a non-student day for professional development
- Recommended approval of contract with vFairs for virtual job fair on March 12, 2024, total cost not to exceed $5,000
- Executive session for personnel issues including appointments, resignations, contract negotiations
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will meet in-person on Jan 11, 2024, to discuss and recommend action on several items. Key action items include approving the migration of the district's website and communications to PowerSchool SchoolMessenger with significant costs, purchasing 70 Lenovo desktops for $69,300, and authorizing real estate appraisals for two properties. The committee will also hear public comments and receive updates on financial statements, state budget, and PSERS employer contribution rates.
- Recommend approval of PowerSchool SchoolMessenger migration: one-time $49,202, yearly $87,489 (2024-25) and $64,369 (2025-26)
- Recommend purchase of 70 Lenovo desktops for $69,300 through Bluum on PEPPM state contract
- Recommend reappointment of Michael Pallotta to Bucks County Technical School Authority Board for 5-year term
- Recommend authorization of real estate appraisals: $12,000 for 1000-1100 Floral Vale Blvd and $14,000 for Floral Creek
- Presentation of composting pilot program at Manor Elementary (no district cost, funded by sustainability grant)
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM in Penn Valley Elementary School Library
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will consider action on a $160,515 chiller repair at Pennsbury High School West and authorizing bidding for site work of the PHS Stadium project. The committee will also discuss the high school project architect RFP and selection process, and receive updates on the GESA project and Charles Boehm school.
- Action on $160,515 chiller repair at Pennsbury High School West (Johnson Controls proposal)
- Authorizing D'Huy Engineering to bid site work for PHS Stadium Main, Home Team, and Visiting Team buildings
- Discussion of High School Project Architect RFP and selection process/timeline
- Information update on GESA project
- Information update on Charles Boehm school