Pennsbury School District public meetings in 2025
66 substantive meetings from 2025, 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.
This is a routine action meeting. The board will vote to approve minutes from November and two conference attendances: one for a Spanish teacher (up to $810) and one for an art coordinator at no cost. Committee reports and student representative updates will also be presented. Public comment is scheduled.
- Approve minutes of November 20, 2025 action meeting
- Approve Luzbette Russo's attendance at NECTFL 2026 at cost up to $810
- Approve Blair Greiner's attendance at PA Standards for Arts and Humanities Writing Committee Conference at no district cost
- Public comment period (up to 90 minutes)
- Reports from superintendent, student reps, and committee chairs
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:00 PM at Charles Boehm Middle School. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury Board Education Committee will discuss a 2026 data presentation and vote on recommending purchases of instructional materials and training programs, including Read 180, Math 180, and IMSE, totaling over $87,000. The committee also approved conference attendance for staff, a waiver agreement for a student disciplinary placement, and a behavioral consultation contract. Previously, the committee elected Lois Lambing as chair and set goals to increase dual enrollment and invite more guests to meetings.
- Purchase Read 180 literacy materials for 2026-2027 at $33,375.01
- Purchase Math 180 intervention materials for 2026-2027 at $11,395.44
- Approve IMSE multisensory literacy training for staff at up to $43,000
- Approve behavioral consultation contract with Brett DiNovi & Associates at $1,250/day for a student
- Approve waiver agreement for a student disciplinary placement (45-day)
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy & Personnel Committee will meet in person on December 11, 2025, to discuss and take action on several personnel and policy items. Key action items include approving a new BloomBoard contract for the Teacher Apprenticeship Program at a cost not to exceed $92,000, as well as three memoranda of understanding with employee unions regarding retirement incentives and position adjustments. The committee will also discuss a proposed cell phone policy for students and consider first reading of a policy on donated landscaping items and second reading of a revised building and grounds usage fee schedule.
- Contract agreement with BloomBoard Inc. for Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP), cost not to exceed $92,000 for 2026-2027
- MOU with Pennsbury Educational Support Professionals Association (PESPA) for retirement incentive on unused sick day compensation
- MOU with PESPA adjusting pay rate for Bus/Truck Mechanic and adding a new position
- MOU with Pennsbury Administrators and Supervisors Association (PASA) for retirement incentive related to unused sick days
- Discussion on developing a policy to regulate student cell phone usage in schools
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 6:00 pm at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss and vote on several financial items, including adoption of an Act 1 resolution, renewal of Microsoft licensing, and disposal of six obsolete buses. Other actions include approving a spiritwear truck agreement, renewing contracts for GASB 75 valuation, Duo Security, and Windstream phone service, and purchasing 23 MacBook Airs.
- Act 1 Accelerated Budget Opt Out Resolution — opting out of state budget limits
- Microsoft licensing renewal: prorated $59,321.16 for 2025-2026, then $78,472.80/year for 3 years
- Dispose of six 78-passenger buses (5 from 2012, 1 from 2013) via Municibid
- Renew Hawley Consulting Group for GASB 75 actuarial valuation at $7,300
- Approve mobile spiritwear truck (Dress Coded) at elementary and middle school functions
Board Wellness Committee - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:00 at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will discuss two main items: an update on district wellness initiatives including results from the 2025 Fall Climate Survey, and a discussion to begin developing a district cell phone policy. The meeting also includes public comment and closing remarks. No action items are listed.
- Presentation and discussion of 2025 Fall Climate Survey data for grades 5-12 and staff
- Update on the Nourish, Flourish, and Bloom Staff Wellness Initiative
- Discussion to develop a school district cell phone policy (draft policy attached)
- Public comment session limited to 3 minutes per individual
Special Meeting of the Board - No action will be taken. 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.
This special meeting of the Pennsbury School Board is for information only; no action will be taken. The main item is an update from architects and construction managers on the Pennsbury High School project. Public comment is scheduled for up to 90 minutes.
- Presentation from KCBA Architects and SitelogIQ on the proposed Pennsbury High School construction project
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items (up to 90 minutes, may be extended)
- Meeting conducted in-person and via live stream; metal detector screening required for entry
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - Thursday, December 4, 2025 This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry
The Board Facilities Committee will discuss updates for Pennsbury High School and inclusive playground implementation. The committee is deciding on a security camera project change order, vehicle auctions, and new fencing for Village Park Elementary School.
- Deduct change order of ($83,490.00) from Radius Systems for the 2025 DW Security Camera Project
- Purchase of new fencing for Village Park Elementary School Pre-K program for $11,909.00
- Auction of two obsolete vehicles (2006 F-450 bucket truck and 1997 Ford Econ. E350 Van) on Municibid
- Authorization to seek proposals for Architect of Record (AOR) Services for future capital projects
- Updates on Charles Boehm Middle School, Quarry Hill Playground, and Pennsbury High School
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.
This special meeting is for the reorganization of the Pennsbury Board of School Directors, as required by the Public School Code. The board will elect a temporary president, swear in newly elected members, and then elect the president, vice president, and assistant secretary for the coming year. Committee appointments will also be made. The meeting is largely procedural, with a public comment period and no substantive policy decisions on the agenda.
- Election of a temporary president to preside over the nomination and election of a new president.
- Certificates of election read aloud for newly elected members James Boice, Lois Lambing, Linda Palsky, Joanna Steere, and Joshua Waldorf.
- Oath of office administered by The Honorable Jan Vislosky to newly elected school directors.
- Election of president, vice president, and assistant secretary for terms expiring December 2026.
- Appointment of board committees, including Finance, Education, Facilities, and Policy/Personnel.
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:00 PM at Charles Boehm Middle School. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will discuss presentations on the new Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) program, use of data analytics for instruction, Falcon Pathways career planning, and a new applied health sciences course leading to a medical certification pathway. Action items include approving teacher attendance at professional conferences and student participation in DECA and FBLA state competitions, with district costs up to $6,900 each.
- Presentation on district-wide Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) partnership with CHOP's Heart Safe Program
- New applied health sciences course for all high school students starting 2026-2027, with medical certification pathway planned for 2027-2028
- Approval of one teacher to attend NECTFL 2026 conference in New York at $810
- Approval of 50 students and 2 chaperones for DECA State Career Development Conference in Hershey, PA, at up to $6,900 district cost
- Approval of 50 students and 2 chaperones for FBLA State Leadership Conference in Hershey, PA, at up to $6,900 district cost
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 vote on the 2026-2027 Program of Studies for middle and high school levels and consider approving the high school boys basketball team's participation in the Boardwalk Basketball Classic in Wildwood, NJ. The board will also recognize a $13,000 donation from the Falls Township Touch-a-Truck event to elementary school PTOs, and honor board member TR Kannan for 10 years of service. Public comment is scheduled.
- Vote on approval of the 2026-2027 Program of Studies (curriculum guide for middle and high school)
- Vote to approve Pennsbury High School boys basketball team participation in the Boardwalk Basketball Classic (Dec 28–30, 2025, Wildwood, NJ; cost only district vans)
- Recognition of $13,000 donation from 9th Annual Falls Township Touch-a-Truck to elementary school PTOs
- Recognition of School Board Director TR Kannan for 10 years of service
- Superintendent update including annual audit review and program of studies
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Board Policy & Personnel Committee will discuss regulating student cell phone usage and establishing guidelines for donated landscaping. The committee is also deciding on several personnel contracts and a revised fee schedule for building and grounds usage.
- Contract with School Wellbeing Solutions for leadership coaching not to exceed $20,000
- Additional $2,160.00 for VRC personnel files digitization project
- Agreement with Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 for business office services at $90 per hour
- Proposed Policy 707.1 Building and Grounds Usage Fee Schedule for the 2026-2027 school year
- Discussion on a new policy to regulate student cell phone usage
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 6:00 pm at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School Board Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss a DCED application and auditing services, and vote on multiple action items including donations, contracts, purchases, and appraisals. Key decisions include accepting a $40,000 donation from the Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation, approving an out-of-district placement tuition update, and authorizing a request for proposals for architectural services.
- $40,000 donation from Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation for Walt Disney Elementary School
- Out-of-district placement tuition up to $426.42/day per student at Davidson (Rose Tree Media/Elwyn)
- Authorization to prepare RFP for Architectural Services, superseding current engineering contract with CHA
- Appraisal services for 135 Trenton Road, Fairless Hills at cost not to exceed $11,900
- Purchase of a Gator utility vehicle for $36,954.02 for the Security Department
Board Wellness Committee - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 3:45 at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Board Wellness Committee will discuss and consider action on a proposed $12,300 agreement with Pure Eco Wellness Salon & Spa for staff wellness initiatives funded by a PCCD grant. Other agenda items include recognizing the Pennsbury High School cheerleading team, discussing a district cell phone policy, and receiving an update on wellness initiatives. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Action item: Approve $12,300 agreement with Pure Eco Wellness Salon & Spa for staff wellness initiatives (Nourish. Flourish. Bloom!)
- Discussion of developing a district cell phone policy
- Recognition of Pennsbury High School Cheerleading team featured on CBS News
- Update on District Wellness Initiatives for 2025-2026, including Nourish, Flourish, and Bloom Staff Wellness
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - Thursday, November 6, 2025 This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry
The Pennsbury Board Facilities Committee will discuss capital projects at Charles Boehm Middle School and Pennsbury High School, a playground update at Quarry Hill, and two allowance adjustments for a second synthetic turf field. Action items include authorizing disposal of outdated electronics via Municibid, approving a $33,771.72 maintenance contract with Vector Security for fire alarm and security monitoring districtwide, purchasing a new F-450 bucket truck for $127,714.00, and upgrading the work order platform with Incident IQ for $12,919.97.
- Purchase of a new F-450 Bucket Truck from Fred Beans of Doylestown for $127,714.00
- One-year maintenance contract with Vector Security for fire alarm/security/elevator monitoring for $33,771.72
- Incident IQ Events/Facilities product add-on and implementation cost of $12,919.97
- Charles Boehm and Capital Projects Update from CHA Solutions
- Second Synthetic Turf Field allowance adjustments (GC-AA-005 and GC-AA-006)
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:00 PM at Charles Boehm Middle School. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will discuss a student's proposed AI research with staff and an ETS assessment partnership update. Action items include approval of the 2026-2027 secondary Program of Studies, participation in the Boardwalk Basketball Classic, attendance at the SAS Institute and AASA conferences, and renewal of a legal services agreement with Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP for $15,750.
- Student proposes AI survey and interviews with Pennsbury High School staff
- ETS Research Institute partnership update for 8th grade math assessments
- 2026-2027 Program of Studies for middle and high school up for approval
- Boardwalk Basketball Classic trip for boys basketball team in Wildwood, NJ (Dec 28-30), district cost only van use
- Renew legal services agreement with Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP for $15,750
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 hear reports from committees and student representatives, take public comment, and vote on several action items including approval of previous meeting minutes, a student trip to Germany and Austria in 2027, and professional development attendance for staff.
- Approval of September 18, 2025 board action meeting minutes
- Approval of a student trip to Germany and Austria from March 19–27, 2027, with an estimated district cost of $1,350 for substitute teacher coverage
- Approval for three district employees to attend the Bucks County IU Administrators Symposium in Princeton, NJ, Oct 22–25, 2025, at a cost not to exceed $522
- Recognition of LYFT Character Awards
- Reports from student representatives and district committees (Education, Facilities, Finance/Partnership, Policy/Personnel, Wellness)
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School Board's Policy & Personnel Committee will discuss and vote on several personnel contracts and policy updates. Key action items include approving a CPI training contract ($13,046) and a Playworks training contract ($3,070), as well as a first reading of Policy 707.1 updating the Building and Grounds Usage Fee Schedule for the 2026-2027 school year. The committee will also discuss a policy on donated landscaping items and hold an executive session on personnel matters.
- First reading of Policy 707.1 updating the Building and Grounds Usage Fee Schedule for 2026-2027
- Professional services contract with Crisis Prevention Institute for CPI training, not to exceed $13,046
- Professional services contract with Playworks Education Energized for training, not to exceed $3,070
- Discussion on policy for responsibility of installation and maintenance of donated landscaping items
- Public comment session limited to 3 minutes per individual
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 6:00 pm at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will meet in person at Charles Boehm Middle School. The agenda includes several action items, such as contracts and appointments, and reports from the BCIU and IFO. No discussion or information items are listed.
- CSL Sponsor to Sponsor agreement for food services with estimated annual revenue of $103,122.00
- Musical Instruments and Accessories bid award to Sweetwater ($56,326.16), Music & Arts ($12,104.09), and BAC Music Instruments ($7,227.50) totaling $75,657.75
- Procurement cards for Meredith Carroll and Andrea Garberina for a trip to France in November 2025
- Board Secretary appointment of Michael Gorski with a $100,000 bond to replace Bob Reinhart
- PowerSchool KTO subscription at a cost not to exceed $18,000.00
Board Wellness Committee - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 3:45 at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will meet in person at Charles Boehm Middle School. The agenda includes public comment followed by informational presentations on the Afton Elementary Young Environmentalist Club, PBIS school recognition, menu updates from the Nutrition Group, and district-wide wellness initiatives for the 2025-2026 school year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information.
- Presentation by Afton Elementary Young Environmentalist Club on energy education efforts
- Update on PA PBIS Implementer's Forum: 13 Pennsbury schools recognized across three implementation levels
- Nutrition Group menu updates for 2025-2026 school year
- District Wellness Initiatives 2025-2026 update from Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kristopher Brown
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - Tuesday, October 7, 2025 This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry
The Pennsbury Board Facilities Committee will meet in person at Charles Boehm Middle School. They will hear updates on capital projects at Charles Boehm and the Quarry Hill Playground, and discuss an update on Pennsbury High School from KCBA Architects. Action items include accepting a tree donation for Edgewood Elementary and a gaga ball pit donation for Walt Disney Elementary, both with no fiscal impact.
- Capital projects update at Charles Boehm from CHA Solutions
- Quarry Hill Playground update
- Pennsbury High School update discussion with KCBA Architects
- Accept donation of a tree for Edgewood Elementary (no fiscal impact)
- Accept donation of a gaga ball pit for Walt Disney Elementary from Eagle Scout Samuel J Kensek (no fiscal impact)
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:00 PM at Charles Boehm Middle School. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The committee will discuss two employee requests to conduct research studies and an update on a first-grade iPad pilot. The body will also consider approving several student trips and professional development travel.
- Proposed $1,350 district cost for a PHS World Language trip to Austria and Germany in March 2027
- Proposed $522 for three employees to attend the Bucks County IU Administrators Symposium in New Jersey
- Proposed $400 district cost for a PHS varsity baseball spring training trip to Myrtle Beach, SC in March 2026
- Request for research on evidence-based practices for students with autism
- Request for research on social networking site use and adolescent mental health
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 two expenditures: a $4,750 bus cost for 34 cheerleaders to attend NCA Cheer Camp and a $9,450 renewal of REACH Higher ELD digital access for 10 elementary teachers. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent and committees, student artwork recognitions, public comment, and approval of August meeting minutes.
- Approve $4,750 for bus transportation for 34 PHS cheerleaders to NCA Cheer Camp at Lake Bryn Mawr Camp in Honesdale, PA
- Approve $9,450 renewal of REACH Higher ELD digital teacher access for 10 elementary teachers for 2025–2026
- Recognize five student artists whose work will be added to the Board Offices permanent art collection
- Approve minutes of the August 21, 2025 Board Action Meeting
- Receive updates on high school project, annual staffing report, and committee reports
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 6:00 pm at Fallsington Elementary School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will consider action on several special education service agreements and settlement proposals, including contracts with The Stepping Stones Group and Central Penn Education Associates, as well as three student settlement/waiver agreements. The committee will also vote on a tax refund of $4,034.65 and a donation of decommissioned bus 117 to the Bucks County SWAT Team. Public comment is scheduled at the start of the meeting.
- Agreement with The Stepping Stones Group to provide a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at up to $80/hr
- Contract with Central Penn Education Associates for psychoeducational evaluations at rates up to $3,300 per neuropsychological evaluation
- Settlement agreements for three students: up to $17,500 compensatory fund, up to $46,900+$7,000 for private placement plus $4,500 attorney fees, and waiver for private placement through 2026-2027 at up to $46,900/$49,425 plus OT reimbursement
- Tax refund of $4,034.65 to property owners Ellen Ann & Wayne Vernon
- Donation of decommissioned bus 117 to Bucks County SWAT Team for safety training
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm at Fallsington Elementary School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy & Personnel Committee will vote on three personnel contracts: a $1,187 agreement with Blackburn & Associates for leadership development, a $31,968 contract with Bloomboard to expand the Grow Our Own Teacher program for special education vacancies, and a $1,070 educational leave for a leadership seminar. The committee will also receive a staffing update and discuss policy items. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.
- Proposed contract with Bloomboard for $31,968 to add four spots in teacher certification program
- Proposed contract with Blackburn & Associates for $1,187 for leadership assessment
- Educational leave request for BCIU 2025 Superintendents’ Fall Leadership Seminar at $1,070
- Staffing update presented as informational item
- Executive session to discuss personnel issues
Act 34 Hearing - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 7:00 PM 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 District is holding an Act 34 public hearing to present and receive comments on the proposed construction of a new Pennsbury High School. The Board adopted a maximum building construction cost of $212,409,380 on June 18, 2025. Residents and employees may provide verbal or written comments through October 6, 2025. The hearing covers the project's need, options considered, educational program, cost, and tax impact.
- Proposed construction of a new Pennsbury High School
- Maximum building construction cost of $212,409,380
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person; written comments accepted until 4:00 PM on Oct 6, 2025
- Presentation of need, alternatives, educational program, and local tax impact
- A second hearing will be required if bids exceed the adopted cost by 8%
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - Thursday, September 4, 2025 This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry
The Board Facilities Committee will discuss updates for Pennsbury High School and inclusive playgrounds. The committee is deciding on a boiler repair contract for William Penn Middle School and a credit for asbestos abatement at Charles Boehm Middle School.
- Proposed $54,318.00 contract with Landis Bonfitto Mechanical Group for William Penn Middle School boiler repair/retube
- Proposed $1,340.00 credit from Nueber Environmental Services, Inc. for unused allowance on Charles Boehm Middle School asbestos abatement
- Discussion of inclusive playgrounds finance presentation
- Update on three bid awards for card readers, stair treads, and stage curtains
- Updates on Charles Boehm and Quarry Hill Playground projects
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:00 PM at Charles Boehm Middle School. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will discuss a summary of Kindergarten Camp and back-to-school reminders, then vote on several action items including renewals of digital curricula, a cheer camp trip, nursing services, and special education settlements. Key expenditures include $83,685 for Auténtico Spanish courseware, $21,083 for Brisk Teaching AI, and individual student agreements.
- Renewal of Auténtico digital courseware for Spanish levels 1-4 at $83,685 over two years
- Renewal of Brisk Teaching artificial intelligence services for all staff and students at $21,083
- Approval for 34 cheerleaders to attend NCA Cheer Camp with bus transportation not to exceed $4,750
- Nursing services agreement with Bayada Home Health Care at $75/hour for a student attending a specialized school
- Two settlement agreements: $3,900 compensatory education fund plus $6,300 legal fees for one student, and private placement for another student at up to $45,522 per year
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 Board of School Directors will consider a Targeted Support and Improvement Plan for Pennwood Middle School to address academic achievement gaps. The meeting includes votes on facility maintenance contracts and security upgrades across multiple elementary schools.
- Proposed Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Plan for Pennwood Middle School
- 5-year rooftop maintenance contract with Johnson Controls Incorporated for $274,354.00
- Door access controls bid awarded to Berkshire Systems Group, Inc for $127,470.00 at five elementary schools
- Lead in drinking water sampling contract with Element Environmental Solutions not to exceed $8,000.00
- Acceptance of a donation from Eleanor Roosevelt PTO for a new school sign
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 6:00 pm at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Finance Committee will discuss an inclusive playgrounds finance presentation and the Series of 2025 bonds. Action items include approving bond parameters, ratifying special bus service contractors, awarding a $87,324.55 cafeteria table replacement contract to WB Mason, and approving several settlement agreements for students with complex needs, including private placements and a compensatory education fund. The committee will also consider accepting donations, renewing Ruckus network support for $15,478.48, and selling used webcams on Municibid.
- Consideration of parameters resolution and bond purchase agreement for Series of 2025 bonds
- Award of $87,324.55 contract to WB Mason for replacement cafeteria tables at Fallsington, Edgewood, and Eleanor Roosevelt elementary schools
- Multiple settlement agreements for students with complex needs: private placement through 2026-2027, a $15,000 compensatory education fund, and a $123,757.60 waiver agreement
- Ratification of special bus service contracts with BCIU, Lakeside, and Lakeside Girls Academy
- Approval of $44,784.60 contract to transport Morrisville students to Bucks County Technical High School
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy & Personnel Committee will meet August 14 to consider action items on personnel contracts and discuss policy revisions. Key votes include a $52,584 contract with BloomBoard for teacher certification pathways, a $2,689.95 personnel file digitization project, a $1,500/year Act 168 database agreement, and a partnership with Bucks County Workforce Board. The committee will also discuss a proposed revised fee schedule for building and grounds usage and review several policies including Title I and student discipline.
- Vote on BloomBoard service agreement for Teacher Apprenticeship Program, $52,584 with partial offset by Bucks County Workforce
- Vote on VRC Personnel Files Digitization Project contract with VitalECM, $2,689.95
- Vote on Act 168 Compliance Database partnership with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, $1,500/year for three years
- Discussion of revised Building and Grounds Usage Fee Schedule (Policy 707.1)
- Annual appointments for 2025-2026 including Title IX coordinator, ADA officer, and others
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - Thursday, August 7, 2025 This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM at Charles Boehm Middle School. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will discuss and vote on several facility projects and contracts. The committee will hear updates on Charles Boehm capital projects and Quarry Hill playground, discuss Pennsbury High School design and pedestrian bridge repair, and consider a responsible contractor policy. Action items include accepting donations, a $274,354 rooftop maintenance contract, lead water testing for $8,000, and multiple construction bids and change orders for various schools.
- Maintenance Services Agreement with Johnson Controls for Pennwood Middle School rooftop maintenance, 5-year contract, $274,354
- Bid award to Berkshire Systems Group for door access controls at five elementary schools, $127,470
- Bid award to Franklin Flooring for stair tread and riser replacement at William Penn Middle School, $70,446
- Bid award to M. Cramer & Associates for curtain replacement at Oxford Valley and Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary Schools, $97,912
- Charles Boehm Middle School gym floor refinishing and curtain, $71,540
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 a Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Plan for Pennwood Middle School, mandated by the Every Student Succeeds Act due to subgroup performance. The board will also vote on funding for the Boys Bowling Team's national tournament ($450) and three students' attendance at the International Thespian Festival ($1,349). Recognitions and committee reports are on the agenda.
- Proposed approval of Pennwood Middle School Targeted Support and Improvement Plan under ESSA
- Boys Bowling National Tournament in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with $450 district registration fee
- International Thespian Festival at Indiana University, cost not to exceed $1,349 for three students and one chaperone
- Recognition of 2025 Pennsbury Prom Committee and LYFT Character Awards
- Approval of May 15, 2025 board meeting minutes
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:00 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Education Committee will discuss a new K-12 Life Skills Curriculum presentation and vote on multiple action items. These include approving purchases for decodable readers, digital testing subscriptions, professional development, reading intervention materials, English learner curriculum, conference attendance, and STEM program renewal. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2025, at Fallsington Elementary School.
- Purchase of HMH Decodable Readers and Classcraft Package for K-2 at $169,920.34
- Renewal of Q-global/Q-interactive annual digital membership for clinical assessments at $47,441.10
- Approval of HMH Into Reading K-6 professional development at $35,100.00
- Renewal of HMH Read 180 materials and licenses for grades 3-10 at $101,332.64
- Purchase of iLitELL digital curriculum for English Learners (6-12) at $17,614.00
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 6:00 pm in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Finance/Partnership Committee will consider action on the 2025-2026 final general fund budget of $263,202,167 and a real estate tax resolution raising the millage rate to 204.003 (a 4% increase). Other action items include a homestead/farmstead exclusion, a senior tax rebate program, and multiple service agreements. Information items include a budget update and the 2025-26 capital budget.
- Adoption of $263,202,167 final budget for 2025-2026 general fund
- Real estate tax resolution setting millage rate at 204.003, a 4.00% increase
- Approval of a homestead/farmstead exclusion resolution for 2025-26
- Approval of a senior property tax rebate program for 2025-26
- Payment of $35,000 to Thrive Alliance Group for trauma-informed care training
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria. 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 several personnel action items, including approving a $5,100 subscription for Bchex volunteer tracking software, a new MOU with the support staff union for flexible hour positions, a contract with Bucks County Intermediate Unit for CFO search services up to $10,000, and an interim CFO agreement with PASBO. The committee will also discuss updates to the Responsible Contractor Policy and hold an executive session on personnel issues. No decisions are final until the full board votes.
- Approve Bchex Volunteer Tracking Software Contract ($5,100)
- Approve PESPA MOU for Flexible Hour Positions
- Approve BCIU agreement for CFO search services (up to $10,000)
- Approve PASBO agreement for interim Business Administrator/CFO
- Discussion on Responsible Contractor Policy 823.1R1
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - Thursday, June 5, 2025 This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM in the Fallsington Elementary Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will meet June 5, 2025. They will hear updates on capital projects and the Quarry Hill playground, and discuss plans for Pennsbury High School with KCBA Architects. Action items include a vote on a districtwide elevator service contract with Otis Elevator for $15,180 and a proposal to authorize the Superintendent and Business Administrator to approve summer change orders under $50,000.
- Action item: Maintenance Services Agreement with Otis Elevator Signature Service for $15,180 for 2025-2026 school year
- Action item: Authorization for Superintendent/Business Admin to approve summer change orders under $50,000, with board ratification later
- Information item: Charles Boehm and Capital Projects Update from CHA Solutions
- Information item: Quarry Hill Playground Update
- Discussion item: Pennsbury High School with KCBA Architects
Board Wellness Committee - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 3:45 in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will meet in person on May 22, 2025, at Fallsington Elementary School. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on a student wellness project about environmental issues, a potential partnership with the Bucks County Transportation Management Association for safe transportation education, an update on staff wellness initiatives, and a review of May wellness activities. The meeting will begin with a public comment period.
- Student Wellness Presentation by teacher MaryAnn Daley and students on environmental issues
- Bucks County Transportation Management Association partnership discussion on safe transportation resources
- Staff Wellness update from Dr. Brown following April presentation by Pennsbury Education Association President
- Discussion of May Wellness Month activities and initiatives
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry. Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Board Education Committee will discuss and vote on a proposed Targeted Support and Improvement plan for Pennwood Middle School, required under the Every Student Succeeds Act due to performance gaps for English Language Learners. Other action items include approvals for student travel to national tournaments and festivals, and a $28,875 purchase of IXL Math software for grades K-1. The meeting also includes public comment and presentations.
- Proposed Pennwood Targeted School Improvement Plan to address English learner performance gaps (action item).
- IXL Math purchase for grades K-1 at $28,875 over two years.
- Boys Bowling team participation in National Tournament in Fort Wayne, IN, at $450 registration fee.
- Attendance at International Thespian Festival for three students and one chaperone, district cost up to $1,349.
- Approximately 50 Afton Elementary students to attend NEED Youth Energy Conference in Washington, D.C., at no cost to district.
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 Board of School Directors will meet to recognize departing and incoming student representatives. The agenda also includes a proposed purchase of textbooks for a new AP African American Studies course.
- Recognition of Senior Student Representative Zaki Ali
- Appointment of Junior Student Representative Jacklin Gaffney
- Textbook adoption: Freedom on My Mind: A History of African Americans ($6,351.45)
- High School Project Update from KCBA and SitelOgIQ
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Policy & Personnel Committee meets to discuss and take action on policy and personnel items. They will consider a resolution to protect public education, discuss the use of school facilities including the turf field at Pennsbury High School, and vote on extending the contract with ESS for substitute staffing services from 2025 to 2028. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pennsbury Educational Support Professional Association (PESPA) on paraprofessional substituting pay rates is up for approval. The committee will also receive updates on staffing and Grow Our Own programs.
- Action: ESS contract renewal for substitute services, 2025–2028
- Action: PESPA MOU on paraprofessional substituting pay rates
- Discussion: Resolution to Protect Public Education (draft)
- Discussion: Policy 707 – Use of School Facilities (turf field at Pennsbury High School)
- Information: Annual policy and administrative regulation review cycle
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 6:00 pm in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
This committee meeting considers action items including a $35,079,532 budget for Bucks County Technical High School (Pennsbury's share $6,314,465), a $213,411 Student Assistance Program contract, a $227,876.20 school bus parts bid, a $19,150.90 PSBA membership renewal, and several other agreements. The board will also accept donations, appoint a treasurer, and authorize cooperative purchasing plans.
- Bucks County Technical High School 2025-2026 budget: $35,079,532 total, Pennsbury share $6,314,465
- Student Assistance Program (SAP) services contract with Council of Southeast Pennsylvania: $213,411
- School bus parts and garage supplies bid award: $227,876.20 across 14 vendors
- PSBA membership renewal: $19,150.90
- Physician services agreement with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic: $80 per physical, $25 per TB test for bus drivers
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - Thursday, May 1, 2025 This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM in the Fallsington Elementary Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will consider three action items: awarding a $146,280 HVAC maintenance contract to CM3 Building Solutions, a $28,775 paving contract to Bray Brothers for the PHS Complex, and a $22,869 annual fire alarm inspection contract to ESS. Information items include updates on Charles Boehm capital projects, geotechnical survey results, and Quarry Hill playground. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Accept HVAC maintenance service contract from CM3 Building Solutions (CM3) for $146,280 districtwide
- Award paving contract to Bray Brothers, Inc. for $28,775 at Pennsbury High School Complex
- Accept annual fire alarm inspection proposal from Electronic Security Solutions / SCIENS for $22,869
- Update on Charles Boehm and Capital Projects from CHA Solutions
- Discussion on Pennsbury High School with KCBA Architects
Board Wellness Committee - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 3:45 in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Pennsbury School District Board Wellness Committee will meet in person at Fallsington Elementary School. The agenda includes a public comment session, followed by discussions on staff wellness initiatives for the 2024-2025 school year, a plan for May Wellness Month activities, and old business. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Staff wellness update from Pennsbury Education Association President Nicole Peirce
- Discussion of May Wellness Month activities and initiatives
- Old business review
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per individual
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 hear a review of the Proposed Final 2025-26 School Budget and consider approval of the 2025-2029 Special Education Plan. The board will also vote on a trip to California for the instrumental music program. Recognitions for staff and students, committee reports, and public comment are also on the agenda.
- Proposed Final 2025-26 School Budget review by Mr. Berdnik
- Approval of 2025-2029 Special Education Plan
- Approval of Instrumental Music Program trip to California
- Recognition of Staff Members of the Year and LYFT Character Awards
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
Board Education Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in person at 4:45 PM in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The Board will hear a year-end report from Effective School Solutions on emotional support services. Action items include textbook adoptions for AP African American Studies ($6,351.45) and AP U.S. History ($22,308.00), renewing Edpuzzle software ($14,299.00), approving a Responsive Classroom training contract ($36,390.00), a Memorandum of Understanding with Bucks County Intermediate Unit, a student trip to a speech tournament (district cost $350), and a choral trip to Carnegie Hall (no district cost).
- Textbook adoption for AP African American Studies – Freedom on My Mind, $6,351.45
- Textbook adoption for AP U.S. History – The American Pageant, $22,308.00
- Renewal of Edpuzzle instructional software, $14,299.00
- Contract with Center For Responsive Schools for teacher training, $36,390.00
- Memorandum of Understanding with Bucks County Intermediate Unit for early education coordination (ESEA requirement)
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 4:30 pm in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry.
The committee will hold second readings and vote on revisions to Policy 339 (uncompensated leave) and Policy 326 (complaint process). It will also consider personnel actions including a CPR/AED training contract, an extension of substitute services with ESS, and memoranda of understanding with two unions on hard-to-fill positions and remote work. A public comment session and closed executive session for personnel issues are also scheduled.
- Second reading of Policy 339: Uncompensated Leave
- Second reading of Policy 326: Complaint Process
- CPR & AED training contract with Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad for ~80 transportation employees
- Addendum to extend substitute services agreement with ESS from 2025 to 2028
- MOUs with PEA (hard-to-fill positions) and PESPA (remote work days)
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 6:00 pm in the Fallsington Elementary School Cafeteria. 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 recommend action on the proposed final General Fund Budget for 2025-2026, which includes $263,223,582 in expenditures, a 4% tax increase, and a $2,368,962 draw from fund balance. The committee will also vote on several technology purchases, a sports night venue rental, and other operational items. This is a committee meeting; recommendations go to the full board.
- Proposed final budget: revenues $260,854,620, expenditures $263,223,582, with 4% Act 1 Index tax increase
- Purchase of 2,650 Chromebooks, covers, and 4-year accidental damage coverage for 1st, 5th, and 9th grades at $1,060,960
- Internet filtering system renewal at $52,800 per year for 3 years
- Fallsington data center renovation: fiber optic panel replacement for $17,000
- Rental of CURE Insurance Arena for Sports Night on April 18, 2026 at $27,000 total
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - Thursday, April 3, 2025 This meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM in the Fallsington Elementary Cafeteria. Weapons are prohibited at school facilities. Metal detector screening will be conducted prior to entry
The Pennsbury Board Facilities Committee will discuss and vote on several facility projects. Key action items include a $742,970 contract for security cameras at four elementary schools and a $25,200 contract for playground engineering at Quarry Hill Elementary. The committee will also receive updates on the new high school design development and Charles Boehm capital projects.
- Vote on awarding $742,970 security camera contract to Radius Systems LLC at Edgewood ES, Fallsington ES, Makefield ES, and Quarry Hill ES
- Discussion of SiteLogiQ new high school design development update
- Vote on $25,200 contract with Langan Engineering for Quarry Hill Playground engineering services
- Vote on $80,446 deduct change order for PHS stadium concession buildings (ACE Electric)
- Vote on $16,020 AHERA re-inspection proposal from Element Environmental Solutions at twelve district buildings
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 hold an in-person meeting on March 27, 2025, at 3:45 PM. The agenda includes a discussion on new school start times and their transportation implications for middle school students, planning for May Wellness Month activities, and old business. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person, with a total of 15 minutes.
- Discussion of school start time changes and middle school transportation implications
- Planning for May Wellness Month activities
- Old business review
- Public comment session limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per individual
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 Board Education Committee will hear a presentation on reading-focused inquiry results and vote on several action items. These include approving a $35,800 contract with Professional Learning Partnerships for district-wide consultation and professional development, student trips to California and Kentucky, new Spanish materials, a truancy grant, spring sports participation, and a tuition renewal.
- Professional Learning Partnerships contract for consultation and PD, cost not to exceed $35,800
- Instrumental Music Program trip to California (April 10-15, 2026) with estimated student cost of $3,350 each; district covers substitute and bus costs
- Speech and Debate Tournament of Champions in Lexington, KY (April 25-28, 2025); district covers $535 registration, families cover remainder
- Purchase of Vista Higher Learning's Imagina textbook and Digital Supersite for Spanish 4 Honors, cost not to exceed $11,613.32
- Acceptance of $10,000 Summer Truancy Reduction and Curfew for Kids (TRACK) grant from Bucks County
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 a renewed Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Air Force for the Junior ROTC program. Other action items include approval of minutes, conference travel expenses not to exceed $1,001.80 and $671.60 respectively, and a revised study abroad trip to Germany and the Alps with an additional $1,400 cost.
- AFJROTC Memorandum of Understanding renewal with Department of the Air Force
- Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025 Board Action Meeting
- Attendance at PASBO Annual Conference at cost not to exceed $1,001.80
- Attendance at PennSPRA Annual Symposium at total cost $671.60
- Revised trip to Germany and The Alps Study Abroad Tour with new dates April 10-20, 2025 and addition of fourth chaperone at $1,400 cost
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person 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 Finance/Partnership Committee will discuss the 2025-2026 school budget and a SiteLogic grant update. Action items include approving a $176,032.50 iPad purchase, a $35,000 prom entertainment contract, a $26,145.70 technology system renewal, and accepting a $26,465 art-supply donation. The committee will also hear updates on health care, workers' compensation, and monthly financial reports.
- Vote on purchasing 240 iPads with keyboard cases and 4-year coverage for elementary pilot ($120,708) plus 110 iPads for art, ELL, and teacher training ($55,324.50)
- Consider contract with 36 Brickhouse Performance LLC for prom entertainment at a cost of $35,000
- Renewal of Incident IQ asset and incident tracking system for 2025-2026 at $26,145.70
- Accept donation of fusible glass studio art supplies valued at $26,465 from Nancy Allen
- Discussion of 2025-2026 school budgets and SiteLogic grant update
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 action on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pennsbury Education Association regarding a retirement incentive for unused sick days, approve changes to policies on uncompensated leave and the employee complaint process, and authorize filling budgeted positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Public comment is scheduled, followed by a closed executive session on personnel matters.
- Action item: Approval of MOU with PEA for retirement incentive related to compensation for unused sick days
- Action item: Approval of changes to Policy 339 Uncompensated Leave
- Action item: Approval of changes to Policy 326 Complaint Process (employee complaint process)
- Action item: Authorize Superintendent to fill budgeted positions for 2025-2026 school year
- Executive session: closed session for personnel issues (appointments, resignations, contracts, etc.)
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - Monday, March 3, 2025 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
This meeting of the Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will feature a presentation on the Oxford Valley Elementary School Garden Committee, an update on Charles Boehm and capital projects, and a discussion item regarding KCBA at Pennsbury High School. No action items are listed; the meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based.
- Presentation from Oxford Valley ES Garden Committee
- Charles Boehm and Capital Projects Update
- KCBA - Pennsbury High School discussion
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 discuss iPad use in instruction, review quarter-two data, and hear a demonstration of new analytics software. Action items include approval of the 2025-2029 Special Education Plan, renewal of the AFJROTC program agreement, purchase of decodable books for English Language Learners at a cost of $19,360, and revision of a study abroad trip to Germany that adds a chaperone and $1,400 in costs. The committee will also consider conference attendances and participation in a national track meet. Public comment will be taken.
- Approve 2025-2029 Special Education Plan
- Renew AFJROTC Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of the Air Force
- Purchase decodable books and teacher cards for all 10 elementary schools at $19,360 for ELL students
- Revise Germany and the Alps study abroad tour dates (April 10-20, 2025) and add a fourth chaperone at an additional $1,400 cost
- Approve $4,200 for eight students and two coaches to attend New Balance National Indoor Track Meet in Boston
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 receive a presentation from Pennsbury High School Principal Reggie Meadows on school climate and culture efforts. They will also discuss staff wellness feedback and upcoming events including Wellness Month, Bike/Roll/Walk to School Day on May 7, and the Yes You Can 5K on April 27. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.
- District Wellness Report presentation by Pennsbury High School Principal Reggie Meadows on Climate & Culture
- Staff Wellness Update with feedback from January 31 efforts
- Old Business: Wellness Month, Bike/Roll/Walk to School Day (May 7, 2025), Yes You Can 5K (April 27, 2025)
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 vote on three conference-related expenses: $2,100 for three librarians to attend the PSLA conference in Erie, $2,900 for 50 students to attend SkillsUSA in Hershey, and $2,900 for 50 students to attend FBLA in Hershey. The meeting also includes reports, public comment, and recognition of a former board member.
- Approve $2,100 for three staff to attend PA School Librarians Association conference (April 3-5, Erie)
- Approve $2,900 for ~50 students to attend PA SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference (April 2-4, Hershey)
- Approve $2,900 for ~50 students to attend PA FBLA State Leadership Conference (April 7-9, Hershey)
- Recognition of passing of former Board Member Gene Dolnick
- Public comment period (up to 90 minutes)
Board Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person at 5:00 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 Board Policy & Personnel Committee will discuss the annual review of the Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy. The committee is also deciding on several personnel appointments, contract extensions for specialized services, and the upcoming school calendar.
- Appointment of Christopher Carlini as Act 44 Coordinator for school safety and security
- Approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar
- Contract extensions for speech services with AHS Staffing and Sunbelt Staffing, LLC
- Contract for Board Certified Behavior Analyst services with Pediatric Therapeutic Services, Inc.
- Engagement agreement with School Investigation Services LLC for independent investigation and litigation support
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person 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 meet to discuss the Governor's proposed budget information and vote on several action items, including a $2.2 million Bucks County Intermediate Unit programs budget, a $289,555 wireless access point purchase (50% covered by ERate), and a $74,823 expansion of the Raptor security system. Other actions include donations, contract renewals, and equipment replacements. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.
- Approval of $2,199,731 BCIU Programs and Services budget for 2025-2026
- Purchase of 500 Ruckus wireless access points for $289,555 (net $144,777.50 after ERate)
- Renewal of Raptor Visitor Management and expansion to Volunteer Safe, Emergency Management, and Student Safe for $74,823
- Renewal of United Concordia dental contract at $2.95 per employee per month for ~470 primary enrollees
- Donation of $500 from Donna Ahrens for DECA and a 3-D printer from the Robertson family
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - Thursday, February 6, 2025 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 meet on February 6, 2025, to discuss and act on several facilities projects. Action items include a change order for asbestos abatement at Charles Boehm Middle School ($46,775) and proposals for geotechnical investigation ($53,400) and traffic engineering services ($20,000) for the new Pennsbury High School. The meeting also features updates on capital projects and discussions on the high school, YMS partnership, and bus garage fuel system upgrades.
- Change order CO-2 for Charles Boehm MS asbestos abatement: $46,775
- Geotechnical investigation proposal for new Pennsbury High School: up to $53,400
- Traffic study proposal for new Pennsbury High School: $20,000
- Charles Boehm and Capital Projects Update (presentation attached)
- Discussion items: KCBA - Pennsbury High School, YMS Partnership, Bus Garage and Fuel System Upgrades
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 Board Education Committee will consider multiple action items, including a revised middle school program of studies with a new health/wellness elective, approval for up to three out-of-district placements at Hive Academy, and attendance of students and staff at several conferences. Most items involve travel costs from existing budgets with no new fiscal impact.
- Revised 2025-2026 Middle School Program of Studies adding a health and wellness elective and other schedule changes
- Out-of-district placement for up to 3 students at Hive Academy at $225/day per student plus related services
- Approval for ~50 students and 2 chaperones to attend PA SkillsUSA State Conference ($2,900 district cost)
- Approval for ~50 students and 2 chaperones to attend PA FBLA State Conference ($2,900 district cost)
- Approval for 3 district employees to attend NSTA Conference in Philadelphia ($7,200)
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 in person on January 23, 2025, at 3:45 PM. The primary agenda is a presentation on the 2024-2025 District Area of Focus: Climate & Culture, including updates on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) expansion. School principals and specialists will share district initiatives. Old business includes planning for the Yes You Can 5K on April 27, 2025.
- Presentation on District Wellness Report: Climate & Culture with K-12 initiatives
- Continued expansion of PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) across district schools
- Presenters: Oxford Valley ES Principal Chris Becker, William Penn MS Principal Corey Turkish, Climate & Culture Specialist Dave Costanza, Supervisor of Counseling Patti Steckroat
- Old business: Yes You Can 5K scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total
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 Board of School Directors will consider awarding a $2,896,900 contract for a second synthetic turf field at Pennsbury High School, along with a $1,035,000 server room upgrade contract. Other action items include a change order for stadium concession building water lines, approval of overnight educational leaves, and the selection of land use legal services. The meeting also features reports on student achievement and committee updates.
- Award of PHS Synthetic Turf 2 contract to LandTek Group Inc. for $2,896,900 (base bid with alternates 2,4,5), plus possible $572,900 for field lighting
- Award of Administration Building Server Room Upgrades to S.J. Thomas, Inc. for $1,035,000
- Approval of Change Order GC-CO-002 for $22,877 for additional water service lines at Stadium Concession Buildings
- Consideration of Land Use and Development Legal Services RFP#2425-077 (award recommendation pending)
- Approval of overnight educational and other leaves for students and staff
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 meet in person at 4:30 pm on January 9, 2025. They will elect a committee chair, take a second-reading vote on Policy 816 regarding district social media, and then go into closed session for personnel matters. Informational updates on staffing and the clearance database are also scheduled.
- Second reading and recommended approval of Policy 816: District Social Media
- Election of committee chair
- Closed executive session to discuss personnel issues including appointments, resignations, contracts, and negotiations
- Informational staffing update
- Informational clearance database update
Board Finance/Partnership Committee Meeting - This meeting will be conducted in-person 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 consider multiple action items including a donation, budget resolution, bus sales, and system renewals. Information items include the PSERS employer contribution rate and a real estate control report. The committee will make recommendations to the full board.
- Donation of $2,000 from Kevin Treiber to sponsor a student trip
- Act 1 accelerated budget opt out resolution
- Approval to list three buses (112, 113, 119) for sale on Municibid
- Renewal of Rapid Identity Lifecycle Management system at $27,060.80
- Tax collector compensation rates set for 2026-2029: $3.66 to $4.06 per bill
Board Facilities Committee Meeting - (This meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2025) 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 Facilities Committee will discuss and recommend action on several capital projects, including awarding a $3,453,200 contract for a second synthetic turf field at Pennsbury High School and a $1,035,000 contract for server room upgrades at the Administration Building. The committee will also consider a $22,877 change order for water service lines at stadium buildings and review proposals for land use legal services for the new high school. Additionally, discussions will cover updates on Charles Boehm and capital projects, as well as partnerships related to Pennsbury High School and YMS.
- Award of PHS Synthetic Field 2 project to Landtek Group Inc. for $3,453,200
- Award of Administration Building Server Room Upgrades to S.J. Thomas, Inc. for $1,035,000
- Change order GC-CO-002 for additional water service lines at Stadium Concession Buildings ($22,877)
- Consideration of land use and development legal services contract for the New High School project
- Information update on Charles Boehm and capital projects