State College Area School District public meetings in 2022
80 substantive meetings from 2022, 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 to discuss and receive information on a K-5 social studies resource and an overview of school climate survey results. The meeting includes public comment and adjournment. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of K-5 Social Studies Resource
- School Climate Overview with survey results
- Public comment period
Policy Development Committee
The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee is meeting to discuss and review several district policies, including electronic signatures, freedom of speech in nonschool settings, and political activities/campaigning. They will also consider merging policy series 300, 400, and 500, and discuss the procedure for policy adoption. The meeting includes public comment, limited to three minutes per person.
- Review of Policy 800.1 Electronic Signatures and its regulations
- Review of Policy 320 Freedom of Speech in Nonschool Settings
- Review of Policy 321 Political Activities/Campaigning
- Discussion of merging policy series 300, 400, and 500 (administrative, professional, and classified employees) per PSBA
- Discussion of future meeting schedule and policy adoption procedure
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will vote on the 2023-2024 academic calendar, a Chromebook purchase for next school year, and a Memorial Field lighting upgrade, among other action items. The board will also discuss the renewal of the Health and Safety Plan and the proposed preliminary budget for FY 2023-2024. Public comment is scheduled for thirty minutes at the start of the meeting.
- Approve 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
- Purchase of Chromebooks for 2023-24 school year
- Memorial Field Lighting Upgrade
- FY2022 Audited Financial Statements
- Contract with Skills of Central PA
Citizens Advisory Committee Finance
The State College Area School District's Citizens Advisory Committee Finance will meet to discuss preliminary FY22 financial results, FY24 budget development, a development update, and a solar power purchase agreement update. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with public comment limited to three minutes per person.
- Review of preliminary FY22 financial results
- Discussion of FY24 budget development
- Development update presentation
- Solar Power Purchase Agreement update
- Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
Board Work Session with Student Government
The State College Area School District Board is holding a work session with student government representatives to gather feedback on revised student-related policies, including the Student Expressions Policy, and to discuss strategic plan goals such as extracurricular participation, Keystone test passage, and graduation/career readiness. The meeting includes a public comment period at the start.
- Review of revised Student Expressions Policy
- Discussion on sharing new policies with students
- Strategic plan goal: student participation in extracurricular/civic activities
- Strategic plan goal: Keystone test passage for all students
- Strategic plan goal: graduation and career/college preparation
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting on December 5, 2022, immediately following the Board Reorganization Meeting. The board will vote on several action items, including purchases of ELLevation and Talking Points software, Policy 805 on emergency preparedness, an envelope remediation alternate for Mount Nittany Middle School, and baseball uniforms. The board will also discuss the proposed 2023-2024 academic calendar, preliminary budget, capital projects, and a solar power purchasing agreement update.
- Purchase of Curriculum Associates, LLC ELLevation Software
- Purchase of Talking Points Communication Software
- Policy 805 Emergency Preparedness and Response
- MNMS Envelope Remediation Alternate
- Purchase of Baseball Uniforms
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 2023 meeting dates and planning calendar. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal governance.
- Elect temporary president
- Elect president and vice president
- Annual appointments for 2023
- Approve 2023 school board meeting dates
- Approve 2023 board planning calendar
Culture, Climate and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District is meeting to discuss and receive information on several items, including the proposed 2023-2024 school calendar, annual data updates, MAP student learning updates, ESL equity goal enhancements, a Synergy update, and a research proposal by Katie Bateman. Public comment is also scheduled. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-oriented, with no votes indicated on the agenda.
- 2023-2024 proposed school calendar (discussion)
- Annual data update (discussion)
- MAP student learning update (discussion)
- ESL equity goal enhancements and updates (discussion)
- Research proposal by Katie Bateman (discussion)
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District board will vote on several action items, including a memorandum of understanding with the teachers union, a new HR/finance software agreement with PowerSchool, and the 2021-2022 audit statement. The board will also discuss the 2023-2024 budget development and receive updates on facilities and other projects. Public comment is scheduled for thirty minutes at the start of the meeting.
- Approve MOU with State College Area Education Association
- Approve agreement with PowerSchool for new Human Resource/Finance System
- Approve 2021-2022 Audit Statement - Management Discussion and Analysis
- Approve purchase of Fitness Center Bumper Plates Replacement
- Approve 2022-2023 Budget Amendment
Board Work Session
The State College Area School District Board will hold a work session to discuss a proposal for a new meeting structure. The agenda also includes public comment and adjournment, but the main item is the discussion of the proposed meeting structure.
- Discussion of proposal for new meeting structure
- Public comment period (30 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
Communications Committee
The State College Area School District Communications Committee is meeting to plan 2022-23 community conversations, discuss the future of the committee itself, and receive updates. Items on hold include CAC recruitment and school facility/enrollment projections. The committee will also hear public comment and set future agenda items.
- Planning for 2022-23 community conversations, including quarterly Meet & Greet events and possible public dialogue before board meetings
- Discussion on the future of the Communications Committee, including shifting focus to 'community engagement' and meeting bi-annually
- Update: School Climate Survey to be discussed at next CCL meeting
- Update: Superintendent Search stakeholder engagement ongoing, survey deadline Nov. 18
- Public comment limited to three minutes per person
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the foundation update, capital projects and funding, FY22 management discussion and analysis, 2023-2024 budget development, quarterly donations, and a recommendation for HRIS/finance system software. The meeting includes public comment and future agenda items.
- Foundation update and 2022 SCSADEF report
- Capital projects update from Facilities and Grounds
- FY22 Management Discussion and Analysis
- 2023-2024 budget development calendar
- HRIS/Finance system recommendation
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District board will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals and several action items. Key decisions include approving a memorandum of understanding with the teachers' association for mental health clinicians, a fund balance resolution for fiscal year 2021-2022, and purchases for kitchen equipment and storage. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Approve MOU with State College Area Education Association for Mental Health Clinicians
- Approve 2021-2022 Fund Balance Resolution
- Approve kitchen equipment purchase for North Building and Park Forest Middle School
- Approve storage shed purchase for Mount Nittany Elementary
- Approve 2022-2023 budget amendment and October 2022 district bills
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Facilities and Grounds Committee is meeting to discuss attendance boundaries and facilities analysis, review capital projects, and consider a sustainability policy revision. The sustainability discussion is tabled until December. The committee will also take public comment and set future agenda items.
- Attendance Boundaries and Facilities Analysis Update
- Capital Projects Review including Physical Plant Building update
- Sustainability Discussion tabled until December with Policy 833 revision proposal
- SPPA Discussion
- Public Comment limited to 3 minutes per individual
Citizens Advisory Committee School Health and Wellness
The State College Area School District Citizens Advisory Committee for School Health and Wellness is meeting on November 1, 2022. The agenda consists of two items: the current meeting's agenda and the minutes from the April 19, 2022 meeting. No specific decisions or discussion topics are detailed in the provided text.
- Review of 11-01-2022 CAC for SHAWC Agenda
- Approval of 04-19-2022 CAC for SHAWC Minutes
Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities
The State College Area School District Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities is holding a remote meeting on October 27, 2022. The agenda contains only routine items: approval of the agenda and minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive facilities decisions or discussions are listed.
- Remote meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities
- Agenda item: Agenda/Minutes review and approval
Policy Development Committee
The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee is meeting to review and discuss updates to several district policies, including emergency preparedness (805), electronic signatures (800.1), and student expression (220). The committee will also receive a legislative update and discuss how to complete its review of Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) policies. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Review of Policy 805 - Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Review of Policy 800.1 - Electronic Signatures
- Review of Policy 220 - Student Expression
- Discussion on completing PSBA policy review (by topic or numerical order)
- Legislative update
Culture, Climate and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District is meeting to discuss and receive information on several items: new course names for CTC/Tech Ed courses, the 2021 PAYS survey results, behavior interventionist training, gifted universal screening for English learners with an equity plan, a visitor management system, and Synergy analytics. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information.
- New course names for CTC/Tech Ed courses (2023-2024)
- 2021 PAYS survey results presented
- Behavior interventionist training discussed
- Gifted universal screening for ELs with equity plan
- Visitor management system and Synergy analytics
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will vote on several action items, including a memorandum of understanding with the teachers union, athletic sponsorship agreements, a guaranteed admissions agreement with Commonwealth University of PA, and bids for renovations at MNE, MNMS, and North buildings. The board will also discuss updates on the North building renovation, preliminary FY22 financials, and 2023-2024 budget development.
- MOU with State College Area Education Association
- Bids for MNE LGI renovation, MNMS envelope remediation, and North HVAC/boilers
- Guaranteed admissions agreement with Commonwealth University of PA
- 2022-2023 athletic sponsorship agreements
- 2022-2023 budget amendments
Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities
The Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities is meeting remotely to discuss its agenda and approve the minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda contains only routine procedural items, with no major decisions or proposals listed.
- Review of meeting agenda
- Approval of prior meeting minutes (20221027 Minutes.pdf)
Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee will discuss sponsorship agreements, student club funding, preliminary FY22 financials, and FY24 budget development. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. The next meeting is scheduled for November 9, 2022.
- Discussion of sponsorship agreements with attached contracts (e.g., Homecoming Dance, Harpers, UPS Store)
- Creation of funding for student clubs and activities
- Review of preliminary FY22 financials
- FY24 budget development discussion
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Facilities and Grounds Committee will discuss updates on the North (former CTC) renovation and physical plant projects, attendance boundaries, the SPPA RFP evaluation, and sustainability including electric buses. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. Future agenda items include North HVAC and Facilities Building design reviews.
- North (CTC) Reno and Physical Plant Projects update
- Attendance Boundaries Update
- SPPA RFP Evaluation Update
- Sustainability Discussion - Electric Buses
- Public Comment (3-minute limit)
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting on October 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Panorama Village Boardroom. The board will vote on several action items, including new courses for 2023-2024, ELA curriculum revisions, and agreements with consultants and vendors. They will also discuss a solar power purchase agreement update and receive committee reports.
- Approve 2023-2024 new courses
- Approve ELA curriculum scope and sequence revisions
- Approve agreement with Moritz Consulting for SEL implementation
- Approve agreement with Togetherall for employee mental health support
- Authorize or waive LEED certification for Physical Plant Building and North CTC renovation
Culture, Climate and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate and Learning Committee will discuss revisions to the ELA curriculum scope and sequence, proposed new courses for 2023-2024, and an overview of the school climate survey. They will also review security training, a contract for Transformative SEL with Amy Moritz, and reconsideration of the IB Career-related Programme. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no final votes scheduled.
- ELA Curriculum Scope and Sequence Revisions (discussion)
- 2023-2024 New Courses (discussion)
- School Climate Survey Overview and Timeline (discussion)
- Contract for Transformative SEL with Amy Moritz (discussion)
- IB CP Programme Reconsideration and IB DP Review (discussion)
Board Work Session
The State College Area School District Board will hold a work session to discuss the 2022-2023 district goals and priorities. The agenda also includes public comment and planning for the next regular meeting, which will consider action items such as a dental care agreement, Apple Fitness, MNMS Envelope Replacement, and a foundation fundraising proposal. No votes are scheduled on these items at this session.
- Discussion of 2022-2023 District Goals and Priorities
- Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker)
- Future agenda: Dental Care Agreement, Apple Fitness, MNMS Envelope Replacement, Foundation Fundraising Proposal
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, routine consent approvals, and action items. The board will vote on several routine items including contracts, travel, and bills, and will elect PSBA officers and insurance trust trustees.
- Approve August 2022 District Bills
- Approve 2022-2023 Copier Paper Bid
- Approve 2022-2023 Mount Nittany Medical Center Service Agreement Renewal
- Approve 2022-2023 PSU Graduate Assistantship Agreement Renewal
- Election of PSBA Officers and Insurance Trust Trustees
Joint Facilities and Grounds / Finance and Audit Committees
The State College Area School District's Joint Facilities and Grounds / Finance and Audit Committees will meet to discuss several items, including an attendance boundaries/facility assessment consultant recommendation, a climate action resolution, and updates on the physical plant building and its LEED certification. They will also review EDEP for hourly employees, athletics sponsorships, and a foundation sponsorship proposal. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with no formal votes scheduled.
- Attendance boundaries/facility assessment consultant recommendation (CRA)
- Climate Action resolution
- Physical Plant Building update and LEED certification
- EDEP for hourly employees
- Sponsorships for athletics and foundation naming opportunities
Citizens Advisory Committee Finance
The Citizens Advisory Committee Finance is meeting to discuss and receive information on several financial matters, including a foundation sponsorship proposal, amended transportation agreements, fiscal year 2022 reporting, capital project updates, a state budget update, and development of the FY24 budget. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Foundation Sponsorship Proposal (SCASDEF Naming Opportunities)
- Amended Transportation Agreements
- FY22 Fiscal Year Reporting
- Capital Project Update (Physical Plant Building)
- FY24 Budget Development
Culture, Climate and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet to discuss and receive information on several items, including a research proposal, a new art course, a school climate survey, library reconsideration regulations, a proposed SRO agreement with Patton Township, and security training. No final decisions are scheduled; all items are listed as discussion or information items. The meeting is open to the public with remote access available.
- Research proposal by Terrill Salter
- New art course memo and K-12 scope and sequence
- School climate survey overview and timeline
- Proposed 2022-2023 SRO MOU with Patton Township
- Security training discussion
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, routine approvals, and several action items. Key decisions include approving the 2021-2024 Strategic and Comprehensive Plan, memorandums of understanding with employee unions, a solar power purchase agreement RFP, and an Act 57 local tax collection resolution.
- Approve 2021-2024 Strategic and Comprehensive Plan (including Induction, Professional Development, Gifted Education plans)
- Approve MOUs with AFSCME, SCESPA, and SCAEA (COVID and virtual instruction)
- Approve Solar Power Purchase Agreement Working Group RFP for Solar Electricity
- Approve Act 57 Local Tax Collection Resolution
- Approve agreement with Penns Valley Area School District for student services
Communications Committee
The State College Area School District Communications Committee is meeting to discuss routine communications matters, including follow-ups on the superintendent search stakeholder engagement, strategic plan/school climate survey planning, and district newsletter updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Follow-up on superintendent search stakeholder engagement
- Early planning for strategic plan/school climate survey
- Update on district communication overview and newsletter
- Clarification of internal communications with board members
- Carryover items: CAC recruitment, board appreciation, facility/enrollment projections
Policy Development Committee
The Policy Development Committee is meeting to review draft policies from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) covering school climate, mission statement, planned instruction, lesson plans, and school counseling. The meeting also includes a legislative update and public comment. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.
- Review of PSBA draft policy 100.1, School Climate/Inclusive Excellence
- Review of PSBA draft policy 101, Philosophy of Education/Mission Statement
- Review of PSBA draft policy 107, Adoption of Planned Instruction
- Review of PSBA draft policy 111, Lesson Plans
- Review of PSBA draft policy 112, School Counseling
Joint Facilities and Grounds / Finance and Audit Committees
The State College Area School District's Facilities & Grounds and Finance & Audit committees meet jointly to discuss and receive information on several items, including a foundation fundraising proposal, capital project updates, amended transportation agreements, a Westerly Parkway traffic study, a climate action resolution, and financial reports. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Foundation fundraising/sponsorship proposal
- Capital project update
- Amended transportation agreements
- Westerly Parkway traffic study update
- Act 57 local tax collection resolution
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District board will hold a regular meeting to vote on a consent agenda of routine approvals and several action items, including agreements with staff and vendors, a food services pricing change, and the elimination of the CTC CISCO program. Public comment is scheduled at the start.
- Approve MOU with State College Area Education Association
- Approve 2022-2023 Food Services Pricing Change
- Approve elimination of CTC CISCO Program
- Approve 2022-2027 contracts with Randy Brown and Linda Pierce
- Approve purchase of District Electrician Van
Culture, Climate and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate and Learning Committee will discuss contracts for Kimber Hershberger and K-12 music inservice, a research proposal on English Learner identity, ending the CISCO program at CTC, and review the strategic/comprehensive plan and equity action plan. Public comment is scheduled.
- Contract for Kimber Hershberger
- Contract for K-12 Music Inservice
- English Learner Identity in School Research Proposal
- Ending CISCO Program CTC
- Equity Action Plan
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting to handle routine approvals, including meeting minutes, student travel, service contracts, and financial reports. Public comment is scheduled, and the board will receive updates from the superintendent and legislative liaisons.
- Approve June 2022 District Bills
- Approve 2022-2023 True to You Counseling Services Agreement Renewal
- Approve 2022-2023 Annual Bid for Gasoline, Diesel, Heating Oil and Propane
- Approve 2022-2023 Foreign Exchange Student 4 Slovakia and 5 Brazil
- Approve 2022-2023 Contract with Geoff Davis, Conversations, Inc.
Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities
The Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities of the State College Area School District is holding a remote meeting on July 14, 2022. The agenda contains only routine items: reviewing the agenda and approving the minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Review of meeting agenda
- Approval of July 14, 2022 meeting minutes (attached as PDF)
Facilities and Grounds / Finance and Audit Committees
The State College Area School District's Facilities and Grounds and Finance and Audit committees meet jointly to discuss and receive information on mental health services and funding, capital project updates, the 2022-23 state budget, and a proposed climate action resolution. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only, followed by public comment and future meeting dates.
- Mental Health Services and Funding discussion with 2021 PAYS and SCASD MH presentation
- Capital Project Update discussion
- 2022-23 State Budget Update discussion
- Climate Action Resolution discussion
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per individual
Culture, Climate and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet to discuss the K-12 Student Handbook, including restorative practices and codes of conduct. The agenda includes public comment and planning for the next meeting on July 26, 2022.
- Review of 2022-2023 SCASD Student Handbook
- Discussion of restorative handbooks and practices
- Review of Elementary and 6-12 Codes of Conduct
- Public comment period
- Next meeting scheduled for July 26, 2022
Board Work Session on Equity and Data Literacy
The State College Area School District Board is holding a work session to discuss equity and data literacy as part of its strategic plan update. Presentations will be given by district and Penn State experts. Public comment is scheduled. The meeting is in-person only.
- Discussion of equity and data literacy in the strategic plan
- Presentation by Dr. Seria Chatters, Director of Diversity and Inclusivity
- Presentation by Dr. Erica Frankenberg, Penn State professor
- Presentation by Ms. Katie Dulaney, Ph.D. candidate at Penn State
- Public comment period
Policy Development Committee
The Policy Development Committee is meeting to review the PSBA recommendations for Policy 220 on student expression and to examine PSBA draft updates for the 100-series policies, including strategic plan, school climate, mission, and academic standards. The agenda also includes a legislative update and public comment.
- Review of Policy 220, Student Expression/Distribution and Posting of Materials
- PSBA review of Policy 100, Strategic Plan
- PSBA review of Policy 100.1, School Climate/Inclusive Excellence Policy
- PSBA review of Policy 101, Philosophy of Education/Mission Statement
- PSBA review of Policy 102, Academic Standards
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine approvals, including meeting minutes, budget transfers, service contracts, and various renewals. Public comment is scheduled, and the board will hear updates from the superintendent and legislative liaisons.
- May 2022 Budget Transfers
- 2022-2023 Bread Bid Award
- 2022-2023 Dairy Bid Award
- 2022-2023 CIU #10 Special Education Services Contract
- 2022-2023 Workers Comp and Liability Insurance Renewals
Communications Committee
The State College Area School District Communications Committee is meeting to receive an annual update from C-Net, the local community network, and to follow up on prior discussions about board appreciation, district newsletters, superintendent search, and community conversations. The committee will also consider new items including a movie night, equity audit communication, and strategic plan messaging, plus carry-over items on governmental relations and facility capacity. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- C-Net annual update presentation
- Follow-up on board appreciation of employees and volunteers
- Planning 2022-2023 community conversations
- Communication regarding equity audit and DEI work
- Communication regarding school facility capacity
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Facilities and Grounds Committee is reviewing a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for solar energy. The committee will also discuss the CRPR Memorandum of Understanding and a tennis court agreement.
- Solar RFP draft update
- CRPR MOU review
- CRPR Tennis Court Agreement
- North Traffic Study discussion
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet to discuss several items, including a student request for safe storage, the 2022-2023 assessment plan, contracts for mental health counseling supervision, teacher evaluation support, and instructional coaching, a teacher evaluation update, a research proposal for a summer ESL study, and updates on the PAYS survey and mental health. The meeting also includes public comment and planning for future agenda items.
- Student request for safe storage
- 2022-2023 Assessment Plan
- Contracts: Kathryn Kostohryz (clinical supervision of mental health counselors), Adam Swartz (teacher evaluation support), Diane Hubona (work with instructional and IT coaches)
- Teacher Evaluation Update
- Research Proposal - Summer ESL Study
Community Forum and Board Work Session on Strategic Planning
The State College Area School District board is holding a community forum followed by a board work session focused on updating the district's strategic plan. The meeting includes a strategic plan update presentation and a period for public comment. This is a discussion and input-gathering session rather than a final decision-making meeting.
- Community forum from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for public input on strategic planning
- Board work session on strategic planning from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
- Strategic Plan Update presented by Performance Fact Participants, including Mutiu Fagbayi
- Public comment period scheduled
- Meeting held in-person at State College Area High School, F142 LGI Cafeteria
Budget Hearing
The school district is conducting a public budget hearing regarding the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The meeting includes presentations on the budget summary and a formal budget presentation for discussion.
- 2022-2023 Budget Hearing Summary presentation
- 2022-2023 Budget Presentation
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will consider several infrastructure action items. These include approving bids for roof replacement at Gray's Woods Elementary and repairs to the cooling tower coil at Spring Creek Elementary.
- Gray's Woods Elementary School roof replacement bids
- Spring Creek Elementary School cooling tower coil replacement
- Mount Nittany Middle School walk-in cooler and freezer refurbishment
- Appointment of architect for routine projects
- Approval of physical plant and technology service contracts
Board Work Session on Strategic Planning
The State College Area School District Board held a work session to discuss the strategic plan refresh process. The meeting included an overview of the update and a discussion regarding strategic priorities.
- Strategic Plan Update/Refresh: Process Overview & Discussion
Citizens Advisory Committee - Finance
The Citizens Advisory Committee - Finance is meeting to discuss the development of the 2022-2023 budget. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Solar Power Purchasing Agreement.
- 2022-2023 Budget Development
- Solar Power Purchasing Agreement Update
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss several financial items, including a Foundation Board fundraising proposal, the 2022-23 budget hearing summary, a quarterly donation report, a solar power working group update, and a refunding opportunity. The committee will also take public comment and set future agenda items.
- Foundation Board fundraising proposal
- 2022-23 budget hearing summary
- Quarterly donation report (Q3)
- Solar power working group update
- Refunding opportunity update
Board Work Session on Solar Power
The State College Area School District board is holding a work session focused on solar power. The main item is an update on the Solar Power Purchase Agreement (SPPA), with a fact sheet and presentation attached. Public comment is scheduled, followed by adjournment.
- Solar Power Purchase Agreement update
- RFP for SPPA fact sheet
- SPPA presentation
Board Work Session on Strategic Priorities
The Board of Directors met for a work session to review updates regarding the 2021-2022 strategic priorities. The meeting included a scheduled period for public comment.
- 2021-2022 Strategic Priorities Update
Regular Meeting
The Board of School Directors will consider several action items, including the proposed final budget for the 2022-2023 academic year. Other decisions include athletic ticket pricing, middle school team reductions, and various service contracts.
- Approval of 2022-2023 Proposed Final Budget
- Approval of 2022-2023 Athletic Ticket Prices
- Middle School Team Reduction for 2022-2023 Academic Year
- Contract with Diane Coulter Consulting Services for Trade Day Professional Development
- Memorial Field Sound System Change Order
Board Work Session with Student Government
The State College Area School District Board is conducting a work session to discuss various student-related topics. The agenda includes discussions on student learning, diversity and equity, safety updates, and student well-being.
- Discussion of grading, retesting, homework, and course selections
- SPIRIT Council update and diversity action steps
- Safety update regarding social media and Westerly Campus traffic light
- Review of mental health and pandemic lessons learned
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee is meeting to discuss several instructional and organizational items. Topics include updates to 6th grade curriculum for Academic Literacy and Health, as well as potential reductions in middle school teams.
- Diane Hubona Coulter contract for Trade Day PD Services
- 6th Grade Curriculum Changes for Ac Lit and Health
- Review of new textbooks for 2022-2023
- Discussion of high school class sizes under 12 students
- Middle School Team Reduction
Regular Meeting
The Board will review the proposed final budget for the 2022-2023 school year and discuss upcoming changes to athletic ticket pricing. Action items include approving various facility renovations, software purchases, and a memorandum of understanding with the State College Area Education Association.
- Proposed 2022-2023 budget development and final budget review
- Bid awards for North Building Athletic Team Room renovations
- Purchase of Crowdstrike Antivirus EDR Software and FortiVoice Phone System
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with State College Area Education Association
- Review of 2022-2023 athletic ticket prices
Citizens Advisory Committee - School Health and Wellness
The Citizens Advisory Committee for School Health and Wellness is meeting to discuss its agenda and approve minutes from a previous session. The agenda includes only routine procedural items, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Review of April 19, 2022 agenda
- Approval of minutes from prior meeting
Policy Development Committee
The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee is meeting to review and discuss several policy drafts. Key items include a new IT security policy, revisions to nondiscrimination and Title IX policies to align with updated federal rules, and a review of the academic calendar policy. The meeting is a discussion and information session, not a final vote.
- Review of new draft Policy 815.4, Information Assurance and IT Security
- Review of policy drafts 103, 103.1, and 103.2 to align with updated Title IX rule
- Discussion of academic calendar Policy 803, including what to keep in policy vs. move to Admin Reg
- Legislative update from committee
- Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per person
Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities
The Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities of the State College Area School District is meeting remotely on April 14, 2022. The agenda contains only the meeting agenda item itself, with no substantive discussion items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting.
- Meeting held remotely at 4:00 p.m.
- Agenda item: review of the April 14, 2022 meeting agenda
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial items, including a solar energy update, the 2022-23 budget development, a bond refunding opportunity, athletic ticket pricing, and sponsorship agreements. The committee will also hear public comment and set future agenda items.
- Solar update with RFP for SPPA SCASD Board
- 2022-23 Budget Development Update
- Refunding Opportunity Proposal
- Athletic Ticket Proposal
- Sponsorship Agreements (e.g., HossSignAgr..3-16-22.pdf)
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will review routine approvals including budget amendments and service contracts. The board is also scheduled to vote on several action items regarding school facility upgrades and student portrait bids.
- Proposed grade 6 alignment for Middle School Schedule
- Bid awards for Easterly Parkway Courtyard Landscaping
- Bid awards for Easterly Parkway small HVAC units replacement
- Bus Garage boiler replacement bid award
- MNMS domestic hot water, boiler and softener replacement bid award
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee will hold discussions regarding middle level advanced science offerings and the Center for Education and Civil Rights. The committee will also receive a safety update for State High.
- Discussion of Middle Level Advanced Science Offering
- Information regarding Center for Education and Civil Rights
- State High Safety Update
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board is reviewing several action items, including a high school traffic light study and various facility upgrades. The meeting also includes routine approvals for committee minutes, service contracts, and financial reports.
- Cost sharing of a High School Traffic Light Study
- Purchase of a CTC Wheel Alignment Machine
- Memorial Field Sound System Upgrade with Sage Resources
- Five-year lease with De Lage Landen Public Finance for Print Shop Equipment
- Rejection of formal bids for copier paper to allow for rebid at revised quantities
Board Work Session
The State College Area School District Board will hold a work session to discuss an update to its Health and Safety Plan. The agenda includes public comment and planning for the next regular meeting, but no formal votes are scheduled.
- Health and Safety Plan Update (discussion)
- Public comment period (30 minutes, 3-minute limit per speaker)
- Future agenda planning for March 21, 2022 regular meeting
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss updates on ESSER (COVID relief) funds, sponsorship agreements, food service and print shop budgets, and the 2022-23 budget development. They will also consider a student portrait RFP and student clubs and activities. The meeting includes public comment and future agenda items.
- ESSER (ARP) update
- Sponsorship agreements
- Food service budget
- Print shop budget and leased equipment bid results
- 2022-23 budget development update
Communications Committee
The State College Area School District Communications Committee is meeting to discuss and receive information on several topics, including reflecting on the board's community conversations, community outreach regarding the elementary school capacity and student assignment policy, board appreciation of employees and volunteers, a communication audit, and governmental relations initiatives. The meeting is largely discussion and information, with no formal votes scheduled.
- Discussion of community outreach for Elementary School Capacity and Student Assignment Policy
- Reflection on Board's Community Conversations, including recent morning events and faculty/staff considerations
- Discussion of Board Appreciation of Employees and Volunteers
- Communication Audit discussion
- Consideration of Governmental Relations Initiatives
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 communication. This agenda contains only the review of the March 15, 2022 meeting notes, with no other substantive items listed.
- Review of 03-15-2022 CAC - Athletics Meeting Notes
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Facilities and Grounds Committee is reviewing updates regarding traffic studies at the High School and Radio Park. The committee will also discuss the attendance area process.
- High School Traffic Light Update
- Radio Park Traffic Study Update
- Attendance Area Process discussion
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee will discuss a proposed middle school schedule alignment, receive updates on universal screening and curriculum development, and consider expertise for strategic planning. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. The next meeting is scheduled for March 22 at 10:30 a.m.
- Proposed Middle School Schedule Alignment (discussion)
- Universal Screening Update (discussion)
- Curriculum Development Update (discussion)
- Expertise for Strategic Planning (agreement attached)
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will vote on several action items, including a rezoning request from the State College Borough for the High School property. The board will also consider purchasing a salt truck, a zero-turn mower, and engaging an architect for a generator capacity study.
- Request to rezone High School property
- Purchase of a District Salt Truck
- Purchase of a Zero Turn Mower
- Engagement with Hoffman Leakey Architects LLC for a Generator Capacity Study
- Bid award for Easterly Parkway LED Lighting Upgrade
Policy Development Committee
The Policy Development Committee is reviewing updates to Policies 103 and 104 regarding nondiscrimination and harassment. Members are also discussing the review approach for academic calendar and district assignment policies.
- Review of recommended drafts for Policies 103.1 and 103.2
- Discussion on approach to review Policy 803 (Academic Calendar)
- Discussion on approach to review Policy 206 (Assignment Within District)
- Discussion regarding new draft policy 011 for Governance and Leadership
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, routine approvals, and action items. Key decisions include approving the 2022-2023 academic calendar, a refrigerator purchase for Mount Nittany Middle School, an IT generator connection bid, and various agreements. The agenda is largely procedural with consent items, but several action items involve specific purchases and contracts.
- 2022-2023 Academic Calendar approval
- Mount Nittany Middle School refrigerator purchase
- IT Generator Connection bid award
- Purchase of Internet and Wide Area Network E-Rate
- 2021-2022 Mental Health Provider Contract with Dr. Janice Byrd
Citizens Advisory Committee - Finance
The Citizens Advisory Committee - Finance will meet remotely to discuss the 2022-23 budget development, including local economic impact, and review capital projects for deferred maintenance. They will also receive updates on the Solar Power Purchasing Agreement working group, attendance boundary analysis, and sustainability in the physical plant. The committee will elect a chairperson and plan future agenda items.
- 2022-23 Budget Development with local economic impact presentation
- Capital Deferred Maintenance 2022/Capital Presentation
- Solar Power Purchasing Agreement (SPPA) Working Group update
- Attendance Boundary Analysis
- Sustainability in Physical Plant
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The State College Area School District Facilities and Grounds Committee will meet to discuss several facilities-related topics, including sustainability in the physical plant, a proposed deferred maintenance project for generator capacity testing, and a sound study for the South Track. The committee will also review an attendance area analysis and consider improvements to the high school's traffic light and elevator accessibility. This is a working meeting with no final votes expected.
- Sustainability in Physical Plant discussion
- Additional 2022-2023 Deferred Maintenance Project: Generator Capacity Testing
- South Track Sound Study with Sound Pressure Assessment
- Attendance Area Analysis
- High School Traffic Light (Right Turn Arrow) and Elevator Accessibility improvements
Citizens Advisory Committee - School Health and Wellness
The Citizens Advisory Committee for School Health and Wellness is meeting to discuss the school district's health and safety plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The agenda includes a Q&A document on the plan, indicating a review or discussion of current health protocols.
- Review of Health and Safety Plan Back to School Q&A 2021-2022
Citizens Advisory Committee - Facilities
The State College Area School District Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities is meeting remotely. The only listed agenda item is the review and approval of the meeting minutes from this session. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review and approval of the January 13, 2022 meeting minutes
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022-2023 budget development, review the 2021-2022 Perkins Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual, and receive an update on the Solar Power Purchase Agreement. The meeting also includes procedural items such as electing a chairperson, public comment, and setting future meeting dates.
- 2022-2023 Budget Development discussion
- 2021-2022 Perkins Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual review
- Solar Power Purchase Agreement update
- Election of chairperson
- Public comment (3-minute limit per person)
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold its regular meeting on January 10, 2022, at the College Township Municipal Building. The board will vote on several action items, including a resolution supporting Pennsylvania school funding litigation, a budget opt-out resolution, and permission to bid on deferred maintenance projects. The agenda also includes routine approvals, a health and safety update, and discussion of the 2022-23 academic calendar.
- Resolution in Support of the Pennsylvania School Funding Litigation for Fair Funding
- 2022-2023 Budget Accelerated Opt Out Resolution
- Permission to Bid 2022-2023 Deferred Maintenance Projects
- Extension to 2017-2022 Act 93 Administrator Agreement
- Mental Health Provider Contract with Dr. Paul Harris
2022 Meeting Dates
This agenda item lists the State College Area School District board meeting dates for 2022. It is a procedural item with no decisions or discussions, only the schedule of regular meetings.
- January 10 (one meeting due to winter break)
- May 3 and 16 (first Tuesday)
- July 18 (one meeting due to July 4)
- December 5 and 19