State College Area School District, PA

Policy Development Committee

The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee will meet to review and discuss revisions to five board policies. The agenda includes proposed updates to policies on field trips, class size, student assignment, class rank, and graduation requirements. The meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the Panorama Board Room.

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting with updates from the superintendent, student representative, and legislative liaison, plus public comment. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving prior meeting minutes, athletic supplies and uniforms, and professional development agreements. A key discussion item is a proposed feasibility study for the Fairmount Building to evaluate its future use, costs, and zoning requirements.

• Approve $11,673.83 athletic training supplies from Medco Sports Medicine
• Approve up to $3,121.25 for junior high athletic uniforms from BSN Sports
• Approve 2026-2027 Bartell & Bartell CTC professional development
• Discuss Fairmount Building feasibility study (89,000 sq ft) for potential reuse
• Approve minutes from July 23 and August 3 meetings

Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will discuss a feasibility study for the Fairmount Building, including ADA accessibility and parking, and receive updates on the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion, which is nearing completion with a ribbon cutting on August 14. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comment.

• Feasibility study for Fairmount Building covering ADA, parking, space allocation, and cost estimates
• Mount Nittany Elementary expansion temporary occupancy granted, paving and landscaping pending
• Ribbon cutting ceremony for Mount Nittany Elementary new wing on August 14 at 2pm
• Consent agenda includes approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes and various operational agreements
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, with 30 minutes at start for non-action items

Citizens Advisory Committee Technology

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Technology is reviewing updates on the Schoology rollout, parent communications, and digital literacy. The committee also discussed notable changes to device usage and internet filtering that will be communicated to families next month.

• Schoology secondary rollout for 26/27 school year
• Parent communications via MyPowerHub
• K-5 no take-home devices
• K-5 no email access
• YouTube blocked for students; upgraded internet filter (Deledao)

Facilities and Grounds Committee

The Facilities and Grounds Committee will discuss the future of the 89,000-square-foot Fairmount Building, including whether to keep the entire building or demolish part of it, and its current needs (roof, windows/doors, brick work, heat). They will also review future plans for Community Field baseball and softball fields, site challenges at Park Forest Middle School, and new elementary playgrounds at Ferguson Township, Easterly Parkway, and Gray's Woods. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Fairmount Building: 89,000 sq ft, options include keeping entire building or demolishing part (HARB), with needs for roof, windows/doors, brick work, heat
• Community Field: discussion of future plans for baseball and softball fields
• Park Forest Middle School: site challenges to be reviewed
• New elementary playgrounds at Ferguson Township, Easterly Parkway, and Gray's Woods
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2026. The board is scheduled to vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, various operational contracts and renewals, and policy updates. The agenda also includes action items for construction projects and a resolution for 2026 bonds.

• Consent agenda includes 2026-2027 contracts for Bayada Home Health Care, US Foods, and solicitor services
• Policy updates: new Policy 151 Magnet Schools, revisions to Policy 218.1 Weapons, new Policy 218.2 Terroristic Threats
• Action items: Mount Nittany Elementary Expansion Change Order, Playground Upgrade, Middle School Science Room Remodel
• Park Forest Middle School Project Parameters Resolution for 2026 Bonds and possible refunding of 2015-A
• Park Forest Elementary Parking Lot Upgrades Phase 1

Citizens Advisory Committee Facilities

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities is meeting virtually to discuss ongoing facilities projects, including the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion and the Park Forest Middle School project. They will review current progress, land development issues, zoning, building permits, and staffing concerns. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Mount Nittany Elementary expansion: current progress update
• Park Forest Middle School: land development, easements, zoning, building permit, timeline
• Discussion of staffing issues
• Review of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Citizens Advisory Committee Facilities

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities is reviewing progress on the Park Forest Middle School project, which has received a notice to proceed for initial site work but awaits final land development approval, zoning, and building permits. The committee also discussed the Mount Nittany Elementary addition nearing completion, architect/engineering bids, staffing vacancies, and preliminary ideas for the old Park Forest building. No formal decisions were made; the meeting is primarily informational and advisory.

• Notice to proceed issued for Park Forest Middle School site work
• Conditional land development approval received; six easements and agreements pending
• Mount Nittany Elementary addition near completion; soccer field unavailable until late September
• Architect/engineering RFP responses reviewed; HLA/Hoffman team favored
• Three custodial vacancies; recruitment efforts ongoing

Policies

Policy Development Committee

The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to several board policies, including eligibility of nonresident students, student records, and student rights and responsibilities. The committee will also review new policies on debt management and post-issuance compliance, as well as revisions to the school calendar, school day, acceptable use of technology, and sustainability. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• 202 Eligibility of Nonresident Students - Revisions
• 216 Student Records - Revisions
• 235 Student Rights and Responsibilities - New
• 627 Debt Management - New
• 803 School Calendar - Revisions

The Policy Development Committee reviewed and advanced multiple policy revisions and new policies to the July 20, 2026, Board meeting for information and discussion. These include revisions to policies on nonresident student eligibility, student records, district audit, school calendar, school day, acceptable use of technology, and sustainability, as well as new policies on student rights and responsibilities, debt management, post-issuance tax compliance, and post-issuance compliance. No final decisions were made; all items are pending board action.

• Advanced revisions to Policy 202 (Nonresident Students) to July board
• Advanced revisions to Policy 216 (Student Records) to July board
• Advanced new Policy 235 (Student Rights and Responsibilities) to future board
• Advanced revisions to Policy 619 (District Audit) to July board
• Advanced new Policies 627, 627.1, 627.2 (Debt Management) to July board
• Advanced revisions to Policy 803 (School Calendar) to July board
• Advanced revisions to Policy 804 (School Day) to July board
• Advanced revisions to Policies 815.5 and 833 to July board

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting following a budget hearing, where it is scheduled to adopt the 2026-27 final budget and related tax resolutions. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including contract renewals and service agreements, and consider action items such as natatorium upgrades and a West Penn Power load study.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 Final Budget and related tax resolutions
• Approval of Natatorium Upgrades
• Approval of West Penn Power Load Study
• 2026-2027 Bayada Home Health Care Agreement Renewal (up to $5,000)
• 2026-2027 Bread Bid Award to Angelo Pacifico & Sons Inc.

The State College Area School District Board approved the consent agenda, amended administrative contracts, and multiple facility projects including Mount Nittany Elementary expansion change order and playground upgrade, Mount Nittany Middle School science room remodel, Panorama Village Library renovation, and Park Forest Elementary parking lot upgrades. All votes were unanimous (9-0). The board also discussed Brandywine Drive safety improvements and policy updates.

• Approved consent agenda including policy updates and routine operations (9-0)
• Approved amended administrative contracts for five administrators (9-0)
• Approved Branching Minds MTSS Platform (9-0)
• Approved Mount Nittany Elementary Expansion Change Order (9-0)
• Approved Mount Nittany Elementary Playground Upgrade (9-0)
• Approved Mount Nittany Middle School Science Room Remodel (9-0)
• Approved Panorama Village Library Renovation (9-0)
• Approved Park Forest Elementary Parking Lot Upgrades Phase 1 (9-0)

CTC Local Advisory Committee

The State College Area School District Career and Technical Center Local Advisory Committee met to review program accomplishments, assessment results, and funding. The committee approved a motion recommending support for a new Baking II course and discussed a potential $1.5 million STEM+M partnership. The meeting was informational, with no final decisions made on the partnership.

• NOCTI results: 89.7% of 145 students earned Advanced or Competent ratings
• 414 industry-recognized credentials earned in 2025-26
• $542,389 total grant and revenue funding for 2025-26
• 2026-27 Perkins allocation increased to $92,325
• Baking II course proposal recommended for approval

Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting on June 1, 2026, to discuss and receive information on several key items, including annual data reports, an equity update, the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion project, and a capital financing update. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 18, 2026 budget hearing and regular board meeting. No final votes on major policy or budget items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Capital Financing Update: forward-looking plan to fund capital needs, including Mount Nittany Elementary addition and Park Forest Middle School construction costs
• Mount Nittany Elementary Project Update: presentation on expansion project
• 2026-2027 Annual Data Reports: year-in-review calendar for monthly data reports
• Equity Update: presentation for information and discussion
• Approval of May 18, 2026 Budget Hearing and Board Meeting Minutes

The State College Area School District Board approved the 2026-2027 final budget along with related tax resolutions, including the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion, Annual Real Estate Tax Installment Payment, and Supplemental Property Tax Rebate resolutions. The board also passed the consent agenda, which included operational contracts, instructional programs, and personnel recommendations, and approved several action items such as the 2025-2026-08 Agreement, PSBA legislative platform voting delegates, natatorium upgrades, and a West Penn Power load study. All votes were unanimous among the eight members present, with Dr. Aaron Miller absent.

• Adopted 2026-2027 Final Budget and related tax resolutions (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including operations, instructional programs, and minutes (8-0)
• Approved 2025-2026-08 Agreement (8-0)
• Approved Dr. Anne Demo and Dr. Jesse Barlow as 2026 PSBA Legislative Platform Voting Delegates (8-0)
• Approved Natatorium Upgrades (8-0)
• Approved West Penn Power Load Study (8-0)

Policy Development Committee

The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee will discuss a new threat assessment policy (236.1) and revisions to policies on relations with law enforcement (805.1), school security personnel (805.2), discrimination/harassment, pregnant/parenting students, facilities, and social media. The meeting is for discussion and information, not final approval.

• New policy 236.1 Threat Assessment, drafted per Act 18 of 2019 and PCCD guidance
• Revisions to 805.1 Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies
• Revisions to 805.2 School Security Personnel
• Revisions to 103/104 Discrimination/Harassment policies
• New policy 816 District Social Media (retires current 816)

The Policy Development Committee reviewed 12 policies, including a new threat assessment policy and revisions to Title IX-related policies, and voted to send them to the June 15, 2026, Board meeting for information and discussion. No final decisions were made; all items are pending board action.

• Advanced new policy 236.1 Threat Assessment to June 15 Board meeting
• Advanced revisions to 805.1 Relations With Law Enforcement Agencies
• Advanced revisions to 805.2 School Security Personnel
• Advanced revisions to 103 Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Students
• Advanced revisions to 104 Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Staff
• Advanced revisions to 234 Pregnant/Parenting/Married Students
• Advanced revisions to 703 Sanitary Management, 704 Maintenance, 705 Facilities and Workplace Safety, 716 Integrated Pest Management
• Advanced new policy 816 District Social Media to replace 816 Website policy

Budget Hearing

The State College Area School District Board of Directors is holding a budget hearing to present the final 2026-2027 school year budget for public input. The proposed final budget was approved on April 20, 2026, and has since been modified to add several positions totaling $206,516. The board will also hear public comments and is scheduled to approve the final budget on June 1, 2026.

• Final 2026-2027 budget presentation
• Addition of positions totaling $206,516
• Supplemental Property Tax Rebate recommended at $115,000
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person

The State College Area School District Board of School Directors held a budget hearing for the proposed 2026-2027 school year budget, which was previously approved on April 20 and is scheduled for final approval on June 1. The budget was updated since April 20 to include additional positions, resulting in a net increase of $206,516. No public comment was offered during the hearing. The board took no formal action at this hearing.

• No formal decisions made at this hearing
• Proposed budget updated with net increase of $206,516 for additional positions
• Supplemental Property Tax Rebate recommended to remain at $115,000

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District board will hold a regular meeting following a budget hearing, where it is expected to act on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and a capital financing plan for school construction. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and reports from the superintendent and student representative. The board will also consider several action items, including bids for the new Park Forest Middle School and playground upgrades.

• Proposed 2026-2027 budget: $214.5M revenue, $221.6M expenses, $3.0M fund balance use, ~3.5% tax increase
• Capital financing plan for Mt. Nittany Elementary and Park Forest Middle School: $161.9M total, $134.6M to be financed
• Action on base low bids and bid alternates for Park Forest Middle School, including bird-friendly glass
• Approval of MOU for mental health clinician with State College Area Education Association
• Consent agenda includes athletic supplies, CEEL agreements, and various purchases

The State College Area School District Board approved the administrative appointment of Dr. Megan Hull as Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, effective for the upcoming school year. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included operational items, instructional programs, and the appointment of the board treasurer. Several action items were approved, including agreements for comprehensive plan services, stormwater and playground upgrades at Ferguson Township Elementary, a change order for the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion, and special inspections at Park Forest Middle School. The board heard public comment advocating for the continuation of the elementary virtual academy program, which is set to be discontinued next year.

• Approved Dr. Megan Hull as Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including treasurer appointment, budget amendments, and bids (7-0)
• Approved Bucks County IU 22 Agreement for Comprehensive Plan Services (7-0)
• Approved Ferguson Township Elementary Stormwater and Playground Upgrades (7-0)
• Approved Mount Nittany Elementary Expansion Change Order (7-0)
• Approved Park Forest Middle School Special Inspections (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2026-07 Agreement (7-0)

Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will discuss the 2026-2027 budget, a districtwide facilities master plan, and new textbook requests. The budget includes $214.5M in revenue, $221.6M in expenses, and a $3.0M fund balance use, with an estimated average tax increase of $190 per property. The facilities plan outlines a 10-year capital plan and potential renovations, including a Fairmount building renovation estimated at $18-25 million. The board will also consider a capital financing plan for the Mt. Nittany Elementary and Park Forest Middle School projects.

• 2026-2027 budget: $214.5M revenue, $221.6M expenses, $3.0M fund balance use
• Estimated average tax increase of $190 per property (residential $134)
• New textbook requests for Advanced Chemistry 2, AP Statistics, AP Environmental Science, and others
• Capital financing plan for Mt. Nittany Elementary and Park Forest Middle School projects
• Districtwide Facilities Master Plan with 10-year capital plan, Fairmount renovation ($18-25M), Community Field renovation ($8-12M), transportation center ($9M)

The State College Area School District Board approved base low bids and bid alternates for the new Park Forest Middle School, but voted 7-2 to reject the bird-friendly glass alternate (Bid Alternate 4). The board also approved the consent agenda, an advance driving assist system for the Career and Technology Center, an MOU for a mental health clinician, and several facility upgrades. The 2026-2027 budget was discussed with a planned $3.0 million use of fund balance and a 3.5% tax increase, with final adoption scheduled for June 1.

• Approved base low bids for Park Forest Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved bid alternates for Park Forest Middle School, excluding bird-friendly glass (unanimous)
• Rejected bird-friendly glass alternate (Bid Alternate 4) for Park Forest Middle School (7-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, grants, agreements, and purchases (unanimous)
• Approved Advance Driving Assist System for Career and Technology Center (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Mental Health Clinician with SCAEA (unanimous)
• Approved Mount Nittany Elementary Playground Upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved North Tennis Court Lighting Upgrades (unanimous)

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee will discuss a new magnet school policy and revisions to policies on weapons, terroristic threats, smoking, controlled substances, threat assessment, law enforcement relations, discrimination, and pregnant/parenting students. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• New Policy 151 Magnet Schools, covering Delta Middle and High Schools
• Revised Policy 218.1 Weapons, including new 24-hour parent/employee notification requirement
• Revised Policy 218.2 Terroristic Threats, replacing Behavior Threat Assessment policy
• Revised Policy 222 Smoking/Tobacco Products
• Revised Policy 227 Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2026, to consider the proposed final budget for 2026-2027, which includes a recommended 3.5% tax increase. The board will also vote on charter school renewals for Centre Learning Community and Nittany Valley Charter School, and approve minutes from prior meetings. Public comment is scheduled, and the agenda includes updates from the superintendent and student representatives.

• Proposed final 2026-2027 budget with 3.5% tax increase
• Charter renewal for Centre Learning Community Charter School (5-year)
• Charter renewal for Nittany Valley Charter School with enrollment cap raised to 52
• Approval of minutes from March 23 Act 34 hearing for Park Forest Middle School
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

Citizens Advisory Committee Facilities

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities is reviewing updates on district construction projects, including the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion nearing completion and the Park Forest Middle School project facing delays. The committee also discussed staffing shortages and ongoing fire alarm system issues, with plans to analyze data from vendors.

• Mount Nittany expansion completion expected by end of May
• Park Forest Middle School move-in projected for January 2029 due to township reviews
• Ferguson Township playground project progressing with inclusive design
• Two custodial positions unfilled; summer job fair planned
• Fire alarm data to be gathered from Siemens and Johnson Controls

Citizens Advisory Committee Technology

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Technology is reviewing meeting minutes and receiving updates from Chief Information Officer Justin Hetrick. Topics include the Schoology secondary rollout for the 26/27 school year, SCASD AI guidelines and resource evaluation, parent communications via MyPowerHub, and student device evaluations. The committee also discussed a gradual transition from ChromeOS to Android or 'AluminumOS' beginning in late 2026, plus 19 ongoing IT projects.

• Schoology secondary rollout continuing for 26/27 school year
• SCASD AI Guidelines and evaluating potential resources
• ChromeOS EOL - gradual transition to Android or 'AluminumOS' starting late 2026
• Student device evaluations to be re-evaluated next year
• 19 ongoing/simultaneous IT projects including digital document retention and new building construction

Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will discuss renewing charters for Centre Learning Community Charter School and Nittany Valley Charter School, with recommendations to approve both. The board will also review low-enrollment high school courses, a Welcoming Schools Resolution, an update on Mount Nittany Elementary expansion, and the food service annual report. No final votes are scheduled at this meeting; action is planned for the April 20 board meeting.

• Recommendation to approve 5-year renewal for Centre Learning Community Charter School, waiving optional hearing
• Recommendation to approve Nittany Valley Charter School renewal with enrollment cap increase from 48 to 52 students
• Request to offer 12 high school courses with fewer than 12 students in 2026-2027, including AP German, Chinese 3, and Auto Tech 2-4
• Discussion of revised Welcoming Schools Resolution addressing immigrant-family rights, gender identity, and other protected characteristics
• Food service report: 2025 surplus of $187,774 after adjustments; 20% of students eligible for free/reduced meals

Citizens Advisory Committee Finance Meeting

The Citizens Advisory Committee Finance meeting will discuss the 2026-2027 budget development, the Park Forest Middle School building project including an Act 34 hearing, and updates on the DWFMP (10-year capital plan, playgrounds, athletics). The agenda is informational, with no votes scheduled; public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• 2026-2027 budget development work session
• Park Forest Middle School Act 34 hearing
• DWFMP update: 10-year capital plan, playgrounds, athletics
• Public comment (3 minutes per person)

Board Work Session on Budget Development

The State College Area School District Board is holding a work session to review the 2026-2027 budget development process. Presentations will cover revenue and expenditure trends, financial challenges, and updates from Athletics, Community Education, and Physical Plant. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• 2026-2027 budget development overview
• Athletics program update
• Community Education program update
• Physical Plant (OPP) update
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

Act 34 Hearing Park Forest Middle School

The State College Area School District board will hold an Act 34 hearing on the Park Forest Middle School project. The agenda includes a project description by the architect, a financial analysis by NW Financial Group, and public comment. This is a procedural hearing required under state law before the district can proceed with the project.

• Project description by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates
• Financial analysis by NW Financial Group, LLC
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person
• Motion to adjourn

CANCELLED: Policy Development Committee

This meeting of the State College Area School District Policy Development Committee was cancelled. The agenda had been set to discuss revisions to several policies, including weapons, terroristic threats, and smoking, as well as a new policy on magnet schools.

• New policy 151 on magnet schools, covering Delta Middle and High Schools
• Revisions to policy 218.1 on weapons, including new reporting requirements
• Revisions to policy 218.2 on terroristic threats
• Revisions to policies on smoking/tobacco, controlled substances, and threat assessment
• Revisions to policies on discrimination/harassment and pregnant/parenting students

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, public comment, and a consent agenda. The board will vote on approving meeting minutes and several operations items, including a CTC program equipment maintenance contract. No major policy changes or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 26 and Mar 2, 2026 meetings
• CTC Program Equipment Maintenance Contract (consent item)
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
• Superintendent, student representative, and legislative updates

Citizens Advisory Committee Athletics

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Athletics is meeting to receive updates from athletic department staff on the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons, as well as student activities and intramurals. The agenda includes reports on participation growth, coaching additions, and program successes. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Fall sports participation grew 9.5% to 789 students
• Winter sports participation grew 3% to 571 students
• Spring sports participation projected to grow 11% to 728 students
• Wrestling room expanded due to surge in numbers
• Unified Bocce program grew from 12 to 21 participants

Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District board will discuss a request to share one-third of the cost (up to $5,630) of a traffic calming study for Valley Vista Drive near the future Park Forest Middle School, plus receive updates on special education and gifted services and the 2026-2027 budget. The board may vote on the traffic study at its next meeting.

• Traffic calming study cost-sharing: district would pay one-third, up to $5,630, for Valley Vista Drive study
• Traffic signal and road improvements at Valley Vista Dr. and Little Lion Dr. estimated at $2 million
• Special Education Plan update: 3-year plan submission to PA Dept. of Education, public comment period
• 2026-2027 budget development update; work session tentatively March 23
• Consent agenda includes approval of Feb. 16 minutes and routine items

Facilities and Grounds Committee

The Facilities and Grounds Committee will discuss a request from Patton Township to join a traffic calming study for Valley Vista Dr., near the new Park Forest Middle School. The study aims to improve safety amid new traffic from the school, as a traffic signal at Valley Vista Dr. and Little Lion Dr. has not been approved by PennDOT. The meeting also includes public comment and adjournment.

• Discussion of Patton Township traffic calming study request for Valley Vista Dr.
• Traffic signal at Valley Vista Dr. and Little Lion Dr. not approved by PennDOT
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person