State College Area School District public meetings in 2020
13 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet virtually to discuss a proposed mental health partnership with Herr Clinic and receive an equity update. The committee will also appoint its 2021 chair. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.
- Proposed mental health partnership with Herr Clinic (discussion)
- Equity and inclusivity update (discussion)
- Appointment of 2021 committee chair
- Public comment (5-minute limit per person)
Board Work Session
The State College Area School District Board held a virtual work session to discuss the 2020-2021 District Priorities and receive a superintendent update. The agenda also includes public comment and planning for the January 11 regular meeting, where the board will consider approving audited financial statements and a budget opt-out resolution.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 District Priorities (attached PDF)
- Superintendent update
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person
- Future agenda: Approve 2019-20 Audited Financial Statements
- Future agenda: Approve Accelerated Opt Out Resolution for 2021-2022 Budget
Citizens Advisory Committee - Athletics
The Citizens Advisory Committee for PIAA-Affiliated Interscholastic Athletics is meeting to review the notes from its December 14, 2020 meeting. The committee advises the school board on athletics needs, finances, and community communication. This agenda contains only the meeting notes item, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of 12-14-2020 CAC - Athletics Meeting Notes
Citizens Advisory Committee - Finance
The Citizens Advisory Committee - Finance will meet to discuss the 2020-21 budget development and review the timeline for the 2021-22 budget. The agenda includes public comment and future meeting dates. This is a routine advisory meeting with no final decisions expected.
- Review of 2020-21 Budget Summary and development documents
- Discussion of 2021-22 Budget Development Timeline
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
Board Reorganization Meeting
The State College Area School District Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting, where it will elect a temporary president, president, and vice president. The board will also make annual appointments and set the 2021 meeting dates. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.
- Elect temporary president
- Elect president and vice president
- Annual appointments
- 2021 school board meeting dates
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on December 7, 2020. The board will vote on several action items, including a bid award for Chromebooks, change orders for Memorial Field, the Winter and Spring 2021 Athletics Plan, and COVID-19 testing services. They will also discuss the 2021-2022 budget, including a possible accelerated opt-out resolution, and receive updates on COVID-19 and legislative matters.
- Bid award to Y&S Technologies for 2020-2021 Chromebooks
- Memorial Field change orders
- Winter and Spring 2021 Athletics Plan approval
- Purchase of Coronavirus Testing Services from Vault Health
- 2020-2021 Budget Amendment and 2020-2021 Apple Fitness Equipment Maintenance Contract
Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review a presentation on health insurance and discuss the development of the 2021-22 budget. The agenda also includes an update on the 2019-20 financial statement.
- Health Insurance presentation
- 2021-22 Budget Development discussion
- Tax Collector Fee review
- School Bus Grant Opportunity review
- 2019-20 Financial Statement Update
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet virtually to discuss and receive information on CTC (Career and Technical Center) program compliance, including proposed course changes and draft revisions to the course selection guide. The meeting also includes public comment and planning for future meetings.
- Discussion of CTC Program Compliance
- Proposal for CTC Course Changes
- New POS Task Grid for General Ag
- Draft Revisions to CTC Course Selection Guide 2021-22
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per individual
Citizens Advisory Committee - Athletics
The Citizens Advisory Committee for PIAA-Affiliated Interscholastic Athletics is meeting to advise the State College Area School District Board of School Directors on the athletics program. The agenda includes reviewing meeting notes from this session. The committee's charge covers identifying program needs, reviewing financial resource allocation, and making recommendations to the board.
- Review of 11-17-2020 meeting notes
- Committee advises on PIAA-affiliated interscholastic athletics
- Focus on financial resource allocation for athletics program
Communication Committee
The State College Area School District Communication Committee is meeting virtually to discuss how to communicate the Board's role and work during the pandemic, and when the Board benefits from community feedback. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, public comment, and adjournment, with the main discussion items being community understanding and feedback.
- Discussion on communicating Board's role during pandemic
- Discussion on when Board needs community feedback
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
- Virtual meeting due to COVID-19 mandates
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on November 16, 2020. The board will vote on amendments to the 2020-2021 academic calendar, a contract with Ignite Educational Services for Title services, Memorial Field change orders, and the 2019-2020 audited financial statements. They will also discuss updates to the health and safety plan, a proposed athletics plan for winter and spring, and the 2021-2022 budget development.
- Vote on 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Amendments
- Vote on Ignite Educational Services Contract for Title services
- Vote on Memorial Field Change Orders
- Vote on 2019-2020 Audited Financial Statements
- Discussion of Health and Safety Plan Update and Winter/Spring Athletics Plan
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021-22 budget development, review the annual financial report (ESSA schedules), and consider quarterly donations. The agenda also includes public comment and future meeting items.
- 2021-22 Budget Development calendar review
- 2019-20 and 2018-19 ESSA schedules review
- Quarterly donations summary (Q1)
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
- Future agenda items: MNMC Advertising, Memorial Field Gifts
Facilities and Grounds Committee - Cancelled
This meeting of the State College Area School District Facilities and Grounds Committee was cancelled. The agenda included discussions on South Track signage, playground updates, ADA updates, and public comment, but no decisions were made.
- South Track Signage discussion
- Playground Update discussion
- ADA Update discussion
- Future agenda items: Delta Sculpture, SC Pavilion, Memorial Field Wrap Up and Easements