State College Area School District public meetings in 2021

Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee

The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet to elect a chair and receive updates on learning loss at State High and on discipline disproportionality. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person. The meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• Elect Committee Chair
• Learning Loss Update: State High Actions
• Discipline Disproportionality Update
• Public Comment (2-minute limit per person)

Regular Meeting

The Board of School Directors will discuss the 2022-23 budget development process and receive a capital planning update. The meeting also includes routine approvals for service contracts, personnel recommendations, and various school equipment bids.

• Purchase of eRate networking equipment
• Approval of 2020-21 audited financial statements
• UPS Athletics advertising agreement
• Low bid for oven at Park Forest Elementary School
• Low bid for two steamers at Easterly Parkway and Grays Wood Elementary Schools

Policy Development Committee

The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee is meeting to review and discuss several policy items, including updates to policies 103 and 104 to align with the final Title IX rule, a draft social media policy, and a fair funding resolution. The committee will also select a chair and take public comment. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of Policies 103 & 104 for Title IX compliance
• Discussion of Social Media Draft Policy (815.5)
• Consideration of Fair Funding Resolution
• Selection of Committee Chair
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person

Finance and Audit Committee

The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee will meet to review the 2020-21 audited financial statements, discuss capital planning, and begin development of the 2022-2023 budget. The meeting also includes procedural items such as electing a chairperson and public comment.

• 2020-21 draft audited financial statements presentation
• Capital planning discussion
• 2022-2023 budget development presentation
• Election of committee chairperson
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on several action items, including engaging Fox Rothschild LLP for Title IX legal services, approving the 2020-2021 audited financial statements' management discussion, and purchasing equipment like a tractor, cargo van, and assistive devices. The board will also discuss the proposed 2022-23 preliminary budget and academic calendar. Public comment is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Engagement of Fox Rothschild LLP as legal resource for Title IX services
• Approval of 2020-2021 audited financial statements management discussion and analysis
• Purchase of student assistive device (low bid)
• Purchase and installation of PFMS radio transmission equipment upgrade
• Purchase of tractor for Corl Street Elementary School and cargo van for Physical Plant Department

Board Reorganization Meeting

The State College Area School District Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting to elect a temporary president, president, and vice president. The board will also make annual appointments and approve the 2022 meeting schedule. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal organization rather than policy decisions.

• Elect Temporary President
• Elect President
• Elect Vice President
• Annual Appointments for 2022
• 2022 School Board Meeting Dates

Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee

The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet remotely to receive updates on translation and interpretation services, the 2021-2022 professional development plan, and the English/Language Arts curriculum audit. The meeting includes public comment and planning for future agenda items.

• Translation and Interpretation Services Update
• 2021-2022 Professional Development Update
• English/Language Arts (ELA) Audit Update
• Public comment (2 minutes per person)
• Next meeting scheduled for December 21, 10:30 a.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee - Technology

The Citizens Advisory Committee - Technology met virtually to review the meeting agenda and minutes. The session was designated as an information-only item.

• Review of meeting agenda and minutes

Finance and Audit Committee

The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting remotely to review the quarterly donation report, ESSA reporting schedules, the 2020-21 Management Discussion and Analysis, and the 2022-2023 budget development, including an opt-out resolution. The committee will also take public comment and discuss future agenda items and meeting dates.

• Quarterly Donation Report
• ESSA Reporting (2020-21 and 2019-20 schedules)
• MD&A 2020-21
• 2022-2023 Budget Development - Opt Out Resolution
• Public comment (2 minutes per person)

Citizens Advisory Committee - Athletics

The Citizens Advisory Committee for PIAA-Affiliated Interscholastic Athletics is meeting to review its meeting notes. The committee advises the Board of School Directors on athletics program needs, financial resources, and community communication.

• Review of 11-16-2021 meeting notes

Board Work Session with Students

The State College Area School District Board is holding a work session featuring conversations between students, board members, and district administrators. The agenda includes discussions on academic policies, equity, and safety protocols.

• Discussion of academic supports and homework practices
• Review of grading policy and graduation requirements
• Discussion regarding financial barriers for disadvantaged students
• Review of mental health supports and employee diversity
• Discussion of pandemic health and safety plans and security procedures

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, followed by approval of routine items including minutes, financial reports, and contracts. The board will also vote on several action items such as policy updates, a generator connection bid, a sinkhole remediation change order, and professional development contracts.

• Approve 2021-2022 Budget Amendment
• Approve Physical Plant and Technology Annual Service Contracts
• Approve Radio Park Sinkhole Remediation Change Order
• Approve IB MOU with State College Area Education Association
• Approve engagement contract with Heinemann Publishers

Communications Committee

The State College Area School District Communications Committee is meeting remotely to discuss community outreach regarding Pennsylvania charter school legislation, including a board resolution and an Oct. 8 PSBA press conference. The committee will also reflect on community conversations with board members, covering topics like budget development and the health and safety plan. The agenda includes procedural items and public comment.

• Discussion of PA Charter School Legislation community outreach
• Reflection on Community Conversations with Board members
• Topics include Budget Development and Health and Safety Plan
• SCASD Board Resolution and Oct. 8 PSBA Press Conference referenced
• Public comment period

Citizens Advisory Committee - School Health and Wellness

The Citizens Advisory Committee for School Health and Wellness is holding a meeting on November 9, 2021. The agenda contains only a single item referencing the agenda itself, with no substantive topics, decisions, or discussions listed. The only attachment is a PDF of the agenda, which is not included in the provided text.

• Meeting of Citizens Advisory Committee - School Health and Wellness on Nov 9, 2021
• Agenda item: 11-09-2021 Agenda
• Attachment: CAC for SHS Nov 9, 2021 .pdf (141 KB)

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District board will vote on several action items, including a building envelope remediation contract for Mount Nittany Middle School, a psychological services contract, and International Baccalaureate course title changes. The board will also receive updates on mental health supports and district strategic priorities, and will hold public comment.

• Approve Allegheny Restoration for MNMS Building Envelope work
• Approve contract with A Journey to You for Psychological Services
• Approve IB Course Title Changes
• Approve routine items: meeting minutes, overnight student travel, physical plant and technology service contracts, HR recommendations
• Discuss Mental Health Supports Update and District Strategic Priorities

Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee

The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee will review updates regarding the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The meeting also includes discussions on social-emotional supports for students and employees and updates on 2021-2022 strategic priorities.

• IB Program Update
• Update on Social-Emotional Supports for Students and Employees
• CCL Requests for Updates – Strategic Priorities 2021-2022

Board Work Session

The State College Area School District Board will hold a work session to discuss the 2021-2022 district goals and strategic priorities. The agenda also includes public comment, future agenda planning, and a motion to adjourn.

• Discussion of 2021-2022 District Goals and Priorities
• Public comment period (30 minutes, 2 minutes per speaker)
• Future agenda planning for November 1 regular meeting (includes MNMS Restoration, Mental Health Supports, IB Update)
• Motion to adjourn

Regular Meeting

The Board will review several action items including new policies and employee agreements. Discussions are also scheduled regarding the 2022-2023 budget development and public participation policies.

• Proposed New Policy 012 regarding Superintendent Responsibilities
• Approval of pandemic absence benefit MOUs for AFSCME and SCESPA vaccinated employees
• Approval of substitute teacher rates for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year
• Discussion on 2022-2023 Budget Development
• Approval of Ignite amendment for title services with Nittany Christian and The Friends Schools

Finance and Audit Committee

The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting remotely to review the SCASD Education Foundation year-end report, FY21 financial results and multi-year projections, and the 2022-2023 budget development calendar. They will also discuss the substitute teacher rate and take public comment. The meeting is primarily informational and planning-focused, with no votes scheduled.

• SCASD Education Foundation year-end report
• FY21 review and multi-year financial projections
• 2022-2023 budget development calendar
• Substitute teacher rate discussion
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person

Policy Development Committee

The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and review several policies, including public participation at meetings, board and superintendent responsibilities, student name changes, professional/student boundaries, and social media. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Review of policies 006 (Meetings) and 903 (Public Participation in Board Meetings)
• Proposed new policy 012 on Board-Superintendent Responsibilities
• Review of administrative regulations for Policy 250 on gender-expansive and transgender students
• Proposed new policy 824 on maintaining professional adult/student boundaries
• Proposed new policy 815.5 on social media

Facilities and Grounds Committee

The State College Area School District Facilities and Grounds Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and receive information on several facility-related topics. Items include the Centre Region COG Climate Action Plan, an update on the South Track project, the High School Accessibility Project, and 2022 capital planning. The committee will also consider naming a district facility and hear public comment.

• Discussion of COG Climate Action Plan
• South Track update: landscaping, memorial installation, sound study
• High School Accessibility Project discussion
• 2022 Capital Planning with Summer 2022 Physical Plant Projects
• Naming of School District Facility (Hawbaker Naming Memorial Field)

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a new superintendent employment agreement, a low bid for sinkhole remediation at Radio Park Elementary, and a solar power purchasing agreement consultant. The board will also discuss student learning updates and ARP ESSER funding communication plans.

• Approve employment agreement for Superintendent Robert J. O’Donnell, Ed.D., from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026
• Approve low bid for Radio Park Elementary Sinkhole Remediation
• Approve Solar Power Purchasing Agreement Consultant
• Approve Facility Use Agreement with Centre Region Parks and Rec for Natatorium use
• Approve MOU with Cen-Clear Child Services for Early Childhood Education Preschool Program

Citizens Advisory Committee - Finance

The Citizens Advisory Committee - Finance is reviewing preliminary financial results for fiscal year 2021. The committee is also discussing the development of the 2022-2023 budget and ESSER funding.

• Review of FY21 preliminary financial results
• Discussion regarding 2022-2023 budget development
• Review of ESSER funding memo
• Information update on Capital Planning
• Information update on SCASD Education Foundation

Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee

The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet remotely to discuss student learning updates, including MAP achievement data, and ARP ESSER funding and related programs. They will also receive an update on the IB program. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Student Learning Data Update and MAP Achievement Update Fall 2021
• ARP ESSER Funding and Related Programs discussion
• IB Program Update
• Public comment (2 minutes per person)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 27, 10:30 a.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee - Athletics

The Citizens Advisory Committee for PIAA-Affiliated Interscholastic Athletics is meeting to advise the State College Area School District Board on athletics. The agenda includes reviewing meeting notes from the session. The committee's ongoing role is to identify program needs, review financial allocations, and make recommendations to the board.

• Review of 09-21-2021 meeting notes
• Committee charge includes advising on athletics program needs and financial resources

Citizens Advisory Committee - Technology

The State College Area School District Citizens Advisory Committee for Technology is meeting virtually. The agenda contains only one item: review of the meeting agenda and minutes. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of meeting agenda and minutes for Sep 16, 2021

Communications Committee

The State College Area School District Communications Committee will meet remotely to discuss community outreach strategies, including reviewing meeting dates, promoting events, and logging community feedback. They will also review the 2019-2020 annual report and take public comment. The meeting is largely procedural and discussion-focused.

• Discussion: Community Outreach - reviewing dates, times, locations of meetings
• Promoting events and logging community member feedback
• Engaging community about charter school funding reform
• Annual Report for 2019-2020
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per individual

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District board will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals, a superintendent update on the health and safety plan and academic calendar, and a vote on changing the location for remaining 2021 board meetings. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Approve August 2021 District Bills
• Approve Physical Plant Annual Service Contracts
• Approve Technology Annual Service Contracts
• Approve 2021-2022 Title I Interdistrict Agreement with Mifflin County School District
• Approve 2021-2022 Food Service Beverage Bid

Finance and Audit Committee

The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting remotely to review capital project funding, consider a consultant recommendation for a solar power purchase agreement, and receive an update on ESSER (federal COVID relief) funding. The meeting also includes public comment and planning for future agenda items.

• Capital Project Funding Review
• SPPA Consultant Recommendation (Solar Power Purchase Agreement)
• ESSER Funding Update
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person
• Future agenda: 2020-2021 financial results, SCASD Education Foundation annual report, investment strategy

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee will discuss and review several proposed policies, including new policies on gender-expansive and transgender students, student preferred names, and board-superintendent responsibilities. They will also discuss public participation at meetings and receive an update on facility use policy. The meeting is remote and open to the public.

• New policy 100.2 on gender-expansive and transgender students
• New policy 251 on student preferred name
• Proposed policy 012 on board and superintendent responsibilities
• Discussion of policies 006 and 903 on public participation
• Update on policy 707 on facility use

Special Board Meeting

The State College Area School District Board is meeting to vote on the 2020-2023 SCAEA Collective Bargaining Unit Contract. The agenda also includes announcements for upcoming committee meetings and future agenda planning.

• Approval of the 2020-2023 SCAEA Collective Bargaining Unit Contract
• Upcoming Facilities and Grounds Committee meeting on September 1, 2021
• Upcoming Policy Development Committee meeting on September 7, 2021
• Upcoming Finance and Audit Committee meeting on September 8, 2021

Communication Committee

The committee will hold discussions regarding community outreach strategies and the differentiation of stakeholders. Members will also review communication priorities for the 2021-2022 period.

• Discussion: Community Outreach and stakeholder differentiation
• Discussion: 2021-2022 Communication Priorities

Regular Meeting

The Board is considering several action items including updated K-12 science curriculum and school resource officer agreements with Patton Township and State College Borough. The meeting also includes discussions regarding new policies for gender expansive individuals and student preferred names.

• Approval of K-12 Updated Science Curriculum
• MOU with Patton Township for PFMS SRO Services
• MOU with State College Borough for High School, MNMS and Delta SRO Services
• Approval of 2021-2022 Budget Amendment
• Acceptance of low bid for South Track Landscaping Project

Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee

The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee met remotely on August 11, 2021, to review proposed School Resource Officer agreements with Patton Township and State College Borough. The group also considered a professional development contract with Bridges Intervention and an updated K-12 Science Scope and Sequence. Additionally, the committee received an update on a possible pre-school partnership with CenClear.

• Proposed School Resource Officer MOUs with Patton Twp and State College Boro for 2021-2022
• Bridges Intervention Professional Development Contract
• Updated K-12 Science Scope and Sequence
• Update to Possible Pre-School Partnership with CenClear

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting on August 2, 2021, to vote on routine approvals and several action items. Key decisions include a 2021-2022 budget amendment, service contracts, and the appointment of Danielle Yoder as Acting Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education. The board will also discuss the fall health and safety plan and receive updates on legislation and council of governments.

• 2021-2022 Budget Amendment
• Appointment of Danielle Yoder as Acting Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education (one-year term)
• MOU with AFSCME and SCESPA
• Purchase of student assistive devices with Dick's Homecare
• Bus garage paving project change orders

Citizens Advisory Committee - Technology

The State College Area School District's Citizens Advisory Committee for Technology is holding a virtual meeting. The only listed item is the review of the meeting agenda and minutes from a previous session, making this a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions on the agenda.

• Review of meeting agenda and minutes for the Citizens Advisory Committee - Technology

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District board is meeting to approve routine items and several action items for the 2021-22 school year, including the health and safety plan, emergency instructional time template, assessment plan, and various service agreements. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Approve 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan
• Approve 2021-2022 PDE-Required Emergency Instructional Time Template
• Approve 2021-2022 Assessment Plan
• Approve agreement with Dr. Carla Zembal-Saul and Ms. Kimber Hershberger for K-5 science unit development
• Approve routine items including May 2021 Treasurer Report, June 2021 District Bills, and annual bid awards for dairy, produce, and bread

Policy Development Committee

The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and review several proposed policies, including new policies on gender-expansive and transgender students and student preferred names. The committee will also review the public participation policy and a suggested governance policy from PSBA. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Discussion of suggested new Policy 100.2, Gender Expansive & Transgender Students – Ensuring Equity and Nondiscrimination
• Discussion of suggested new Policy 251, Student Preferred Name
• Review of Policy 903, Public Participation in Board Meetings
• Review of PSBA suggested new Policy 011, Principles for Governance and Leadership

Board Special Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a special meeting to vote on several action items, including the Summer Health and Safety Plan, an administrative appointment, a professional development contract, and a memorandum of understanding with the education foundation. The board will also approve routine items such as meeting minutes and human resource recommendations. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Approve Summer Health and Safety Plan
• Approve appointment and contract for Curtis Johnson as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, five-year term starting July 1, 2021
• Approve agreement with Performance Fact for July 2021 Administrative Team Retreat Professional Development
• Approve MOU with State College Area School District Education Foundation
• Approve routine consent items including minutes and HR recommendations

Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee

The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss fall planning updates, preliminary 2020-2021 student learning information, and the 2021-2022 assessment plan. They will also consider requests for new instructional resources and a potential partnership with Cen-Clear. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Fall Planning Update Q&A
• Preliminary 2020-2021 Student Learning Information
• SCASD Assessment Plan for 2021-2022
• Request for Second Step Resources
• Possible Partnership Opportunity with Cen-Clear

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will vote on several action items, including affirming the retention of Superintendent Dr. O'Donnell for an additional five-year term, approving various contracts and agreements, and awarding a construction project. The board will also discuss refinements to the summer health and safety plan and fall planning updates.

• Motion to affirm retention of Superintendent Dr. O'Donnell for five-year term
• Award High School Access Improvement Project to low bidder
• Approve 2021-2022 Stop Loss Insurance for Employee Healthcare
• Approve 2021-2022 Saint Francis University Annual Cooperative Agreement
• Approve 2020-2021 Workers Comp and Liability Insurance Renewals

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine approvals, including contracts, appointments, and student travel. No major policy decisions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of May 2021 District Bills
• 2021-2022 agreement with Jostens, Inc. for student yearbooks
• 2021-2022 UPMC Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies for specialized behavioral services including HEARTS Program
• 2021-2022 appointment of Dr. Scott Etter as District Solicitor
• Approval of out-of-state/overnight student travel

Finance and Audit Committee

The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review the 2021-2022 budget development, including a finance package and capital project funding. They will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with the SCASD Education Foundation, possible bus purchases, and PSERS employee contribution changes. The meeting includes public comment and future meeting dates.

• Review of 2021-2022 budget development finance package
• Capital project funding review
• SCASD Education Foundation MOU
• Possible bus purchases
• PSERS employee contribution changes

Work Session

The State College Area School District board is holding a virtual work session to discuss the results of an equity audit conducted by Dr. Paul Gorski. The board will also hear public comments and plan for the upcoming regular meeting, which includes action on the 2021-2022 final budget and textbook recommendations.

• Equity audit report discussion with Dr. Paul Gorski
• Public comment period (2 minutes per person)
• Future agenda: 2021-2022 final budget
• Future agenda: 2021-2022 textbook recommendations
• Future agenda: Radio Park Elementary traffic study

Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee

The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet virtually to receive an update on disproportionality for Black students in special education services and to prepare for a work session on an equity audit. The meeting includes public comment and scheduling of future agenda items.

• Special Education Services: Disproportionality for Black Students Update
• Preparation for Work Session on Equity Audit
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person
• Next meeting set for June 23 at 10:30 a.m.
• Future agenda items include 2020-2021 Student Learning Report and 2021-2022 Assessment Plan

Budget Hearing

The State College Area School District board is holding a public hearing on the proposed budget for the 2021-2022 school year. The meeting includes presentations on the budget and a final budget presentation, followed by public comment. No specific dollar amounts or budget details are listed in the agenda text.

• Budget hearing for FY 2021-2022 school year
• Final 2021-2022 school year budget presentation
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals and several action items, including awarding bids for bus garage paving, a high school climbing wall, and fuel supplies. The board will also consider a facility use agreement with Big Cat Aquatics, a major gift for Memorial Field renovations, and a contract extension for an equity literacy institute.

• Award bid for Bus Garage Paving
• Award bid for High School Climbing Wall
• Award bid for Gas, Diesel, Heating Oil and Propane
• Approve Facility Use Agreement with Big Cat Aquatics, Inc.
• Accept Major Gift from Mr. Larry Beans for Memorial Field Renovations

Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities

The Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities is scheduled to meet remotely on May 21, 2021. The agenda consists only of the review of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of May 21, 2021, CAC Facilities Minutes

Citizens Advisory Committee - Athletics

The Citizens Advisory Committee for PIAA-Affiliated Interscholastic Athletics is meeting to review its meeting notes. The committee advises the Board of School Directors on athletics needs, financial resources, and community communications. This agenda contains only the meeting notes item, with no other decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of 05-18-2021 CAC - Athletics meeting notes

Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities

This is a procedural meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities. The only listed item is the review of the agenda and minutes from the May 13, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are noted on the agenda.

• Review of agenda and minutes for May 13, 2021 meeting

Citizens Advisory Committee Finance

The Citizens Advisory Committee Finance is meeting virtually to discuss the 2021-22 budget process and other financial items, including updates on an athletic training agreement, an education foundation MOU, a solar power purchase agreement, and stop-loss insurance for self-insured healthcare. The meeting is open to the public via webinar.

• 2021-22 Budget Process discussion
• MNPG Athletic Training Agreement Update
• SCASD Education Foundation MOU
• Solar Purchase Power Agreement Process Update
• Self-Insurance for Healthcare - Stop Loss Insurance Update

Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the development of the 2021-2022 budget. The agenda also includes updates on an athletic training agreement, a solar power purchase process, and healthcare self-insurance.

• 2021-2022 Budget Development
• MNPG Athletic Training Agreement Update
• SCASD Education Foundation MOU
• Solar Purchase Power Agreement Process Update
• Self-Insurance for Healthcare - Stop Loss Insurance Update

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will vote on the 2021-2022 proposed final budget, food service pricing, and several purchases, including a tractor and fitness center weights. They will also discuss textbook recommendations, special education disproportionality for Black students, and a class size request for State High. The meeting includes routine approvals for contracts and agreements.

• 2021-2022 Proposed Final Budget
• 2021-2022 Food Service Pricing
• Tractor purchase from West Central Equipment, LLC
• Fitness Center weights purchase from Advantage Sport and Fitness
• Permission to bid High School Access Project

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 several topics, including special education disproportionality for Black students, new textbook proposals, high school class sizes below 12, and strategic planning for fall 2021. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no votes scheduled.

• Discussion of significant disproportionality of Black students in special education for SY 2018-2019 and SY 2019-2020
• New textbook proposals for AP Calculus, AP Psychology, Biology, CTC CNA, Psychology, and World Languages
• High school scheduling: classes with fewer than 12 students for 2021-22
• Strategic planning for fall 2021
• Future agenda items: 2021-2022 Assessment Plan (May) and 2020-2021 Student Learning Report (June)

Finance and Audit Committee

The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee met virtually on April 26, 2021, to discuss utility costs and foundation agreements. The agenda included a review of natural gas and electricity rate information and the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding with the SCASD Education Foundation. Future agenda items listed the 2021-22 Budget Development and an Athletic Training Agreement.

• Review of natural gas and electricity rate information
• Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with SCASD Education Foundation
• Discussion of 2021-22 Budget Development
• Discussion of Athletic Training Agreement - Advertising

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee is meeting to discuss LGBTQIA+ student support and review draft revisions to the Use of School Facilities policy. The committee will also consider a suggested new policy regarding IT data backup and retention.

• Review of draft revisions to Policy 707, Use of School Facilities
• Discussion of suggested new Policy 815.2, IT Data Backup and Retention
• Discussion regarding LGBTQIA+ Student Support

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss the 2021-2022 proposed final budget and provide updates on Fall 2021 planning. Action items include approving charter school renewals, technology policies, and several maintenance contracts.

• Approval of charter school renewals for Nittany Valley and Centre Learning Community
• Approval of Spring Creek Traffic Study expenditure
• Approval of Gray’s Woods water heater replacement bid
• Extension of South Track Agreement with State College Borough
• Approval of 2021 Summer Projects

Finance and Audit Committee

The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the 2021-2022 budget development, including a food service annual report, and to review the quarterly donation report. The meeting also includes public comment and planning for future agenda items.

• 2021-2022 budget development discussion
• Food service annual report
• Quarterly donation report
• Public comment (2 minutes per person)
• Future agenda: athletic training agreement advertising

Citizens Advisory Committee Finance

The Citizens Advisory Committee Finance is meeting virtually to discuss the 2021-2022 budget development, including a food service annual report. The agenda also includes future agenda items and meeting dates, with adjournment to follow.

• 2021-2022 Budget Development discussion
• Food Service Annual Report review
• Future agenda items: 2021-2022 Budget Development
• Future meeting date: May 12, 2012 (likely typo for 2021)

Facilities and Grounds Committee

The State College Area School District Facilities and Grounds Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine project architecture, track signage, a Spring Creek traffic study, summer projects and the five-year capital plan, a Memorial Field memorial, and a South Tracking lighting agreement. All items are listed as discussion or information; no votes are scheduled. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Architect for routine projects discussion
• Track signage discussion
• Spring Creek traffic study discussion
• Summer projects and five-year capital plan update
• Memorial Field memorial and South Tracking lighting agreement discussions

Citizens Advisory Committee - Athletics

The Citizens Advisory Committee for PIAA-Affiliated Interscholastic Athletics is holding a meeting. The only listed agenda item is the review of meeting notes from this session. The committee's role is to advise the Board of School Directors on athletics needs, finances, and community communication.

• Review of 03-23-2021 meeting notes

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting with several action items, including approving the Central Intermediate Unit #10 2021-2022 general operating budget, a memorandum of understanding with the State College Area Educational Support Personnel Association, and a sculpture donation for the Delta Campus. The board will also discuss the 2021-2022 budget development and technology policies. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as minutes, financial reports, and personnel recommendations.

• Central Intermediate Unit #10 2021-2022 General Operating Budget approval
• MOU with State College Area Educational Support Personnel Association
• Delta Campus sculpture donation approval
• Weber Murphy Fox reimbursement resolution
• Mount Nittany Middle School public address system repairs correction

Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review the 2021-2022 budget development and financial statements. The agenda also includes discussions regarding HVAC upgrades and a settlement agreement for Memorial Field.

• 2021-2022 Budget Development
• HVAC Upgrades
• WMF Agreement - Memorial Field settlement agreement
• Mount Nittally Physician Group advertising

Citizens Advisory Committee Finance

The Citizens Advisory Committee Finance will review the development of the 2021-2022 budget and financial statements. The committee is also scheduled to discuss HVAC upgrades and advertising for Mount Nittany Physician Group.

• 2021-2022 Budget Development and financial statements
• HVAC Upgrades discussion
• Mount Nittany Physician Group advertising

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District board will hold a virtual regular meeting on March 1, 2021. They will vote on several action items including the 2021-2022 school calendar, change orders and an easement for Memorial Field, a Community Field acquisition agreement with PennDOT, a Highmark self-insurance healthcare proposal, and an MOU with AFSCME. The board will also discuss a special education policy and a proposed NOCTI assessment waiver, and take public comment.

• Approve 2021-2022 school calendar
• Approve Memorial Field change orders and easement with State College Borough
• Approve Community Field acquisition agreement with PennDOT and easement with State College Borough Water Authority
• Approve proposal with Highmark for self-insurance healthcare program
• Approve MOU with AFSCME

Policy Development Committee

The State College Area School District's Policy Development Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and review draft policies, including a new Positive Behavior Support policy for special education and revisions to technology policies. The committee will also appoint a 2021 chair and receive a PSBA update. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Review draft Policy 113.2, Positive Behavior Support, based on compliance audit
• Suggested revision to Policy 815, Information Technology Resources
• New draft Policy 815.1, Identity and Access Management
• Appointment of 2021 committee chair
• PSBA update and future agenda planning

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on February 15, 2021. The board will vote on several action items, including a contract with Edupoint Synergy for a new Student Information System, a Charter School Resolution, and a special education tuition agreement with New Story. They will also discuss the 2021-2022 school calendar and budget development.

• Contract with Edupoint Synergy for new Student Information System
• Charter School Resolution
• Special Education Tuition Agreement with New Story
• Repairs to Mount Nittany Middle School public address system, not to exceed $50,000
• Donations for Spring Creek Elementary pavilion and sign, and Corl Street Elementary playground mural

Facilities and Grounds Committee

The State College Area School District Facilities and Grounds Committee will meet virtually to discuss project proposals for Spring Creek Elementary, Corl Street Elementary, and a Delta sculpture, receive updates on Memorial Field, South Track signage, deferred maintenance, and solar power purchase, and appoint a 2021 chair. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Appointment of 2021 Facilities and Grounds Committee Chair (action item)
• Project proposals: Spring Creek Elementary Pavilion, Corl Street Elementary Playground, Spring Creek Elementary Sign, Delta Sculpture
• Memorial Field update including karst feature easement
• South Track signage and donor wall concepts
• Solar Power Purchase update

Citizens Advisory Committee - Athletics

The agenda contains only the meeting notes for the January 19, 2021, session of the Citizens Advisory Committee for PIAA-Affiliated Interscholastic Athletics. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the provided text.

Citizens Advisory Committee - Technology

The State College Area School District's Citizens Advisory Committee for Technology is meeting virtually. The agenda includes only the review of the meeting minutes from this session. No other business or decisions are listed.

• Review of meeting minutes

Finance and Audit Committee

The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review the district's audited financials, discuss real estate tax collection updates, and begin development of the 2021-22 budget. The committee will also appoint its 2021 chair and receive an update on a school bus grant. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Appoint 2021 Committee Chair
• Review Audited Financials (Baker Tilly presentation)
• Real Estate Tax Collection Update
• 2021-22 Budget Development
• School Bus Grant Update

Citizens Advisory Committee - Finance

The State College Area School District's Citizens Advisory Committee for Finance will meet virtually to discuss the 2021-22 budget development, local economic impacts, and real estate tax collections. They will also review tax appeals, earned income tax projections, and the SCASD Education Foundation. The meeting includes public comment and planning for future meetings.

• 2021-22 Budget Development
• Local Economic Impact: unemployment, salary increases, small business closures
• Real Estate Tax Collection for 2020 and historical data
• Real Estate Tax Appeals and Sales (Transfer Tax)
• Earned Income Tax Projections

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on January 11, 2021, to vote on several action items, including an accelerated opt-out resolution for the 2021-2022 budget, an increase in elected tax collector compensation, and change orders for the Memorial Field and Valley Vista Drive projects. The board will also consider contracts with Mindful Village and Penn State University for special education student teacher supervision, as well as an easement agreement with State College Borough for the Memorial Field project. Routine approvals include meeting minutes, treasurer's report, budget transfers, district bills, and annual service contracts for physical plant and technology departments.

• Approve 2021-2022 Budget Accelerated Opt Out Resolution
• Approve increase in Elected Tax Collector Compensation
• Approve Memorial Field Change Orders and Valley Vista Drive Change Orders
• Approve Easement Agreement with State College Borough for Memorial Field Project
• Approve Mindful Village Contract and Penn State University Student Teacher Supervision for Special Education

2021 Meeting Dates

This agenda item lists the State College Area School District board meeting dates for 2021, with most months having two meetings. It notes schedule adjustments for holidays, a cancelled September meeting, and a remote-only session in August. The May 24 meeting is designated as the budget hearing.

• May 24, 2021 meeting also serves as Budget Hearing
• August 20, 2021 meeting will be remote only
• September 27, 2021 meeting cancelled
• Only one meeting in January and July due to holidays