{ "city": "State College Area School District", "state": "PA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-pa-stco/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Policy Development Committee", "headline": "School board to review 5 policy revisions, including field trips and graduation", "summary": "The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee will meet to review and discuss revisions to five board policies. The agenda includes proposed updates to policies on field trips, class size, student assignment, class rank, and graduation requirements. The meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the Panorama Board Room.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DWWNQJ610B01", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DWWNQJ610B01" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider Fairmount Building feasibility study and approve consent items", "summary": "The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting with updates from the superintendent, student representative, and legislative liaison, plus public comment. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving prior meeting minutes, athletic supplies and uniforms, and professional development agreements. A key discussion item is a proposed feasibility study for the Fairmount Building to evaluate its future use, costs, and zoning requirements.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DWVLGD567A14", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DWVLGD567A14" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to discuss Fairmount Building feasibility study and Mount Nittany Elementary completion", "summary": "The State College Area School District Board will discuss a feasibility study for the Fairmount Building, including ADA accessibility and parking, and receive updates on the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion, which is nearing completion with a ribbon cutting on August 14. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DWFM2X593303", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DWFM2X593303" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Citizens Advisory Committee Technology", "headline": "School tech committee reviews device and internet policy changes for next year", "summary": "The Citizens Advisory Committee for Technology is reviewing updates on the Schoology rollout, parent communications, and digital literacy. The committee also discussed notable changes to device usage and internet filtering that will be communicated to families next month.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DWFSKZ732259", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DWFSKZ732259" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Facilities and Grounds Committee", "headline": "Facilities committee to discuss Fairmount Building future, fields, playgrounds", "summary": "The Facilities and Grounds Committee will discuss the future of the 89,000-square-foot Fairmount Building, including whether to keep the entire building or demolish part of it, and its current needs (roof, windows/doors, brick work, heat). They will also review future plans for Community Field baseball and softball fields, site challenges at Park Forest Middle School, and new elementary playgrounds at Ferguson Township, Easterly Parkway, and Gray's Woods. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DW2MRC5C7A83", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DW2MRC5C7A83" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "School board to vote on consent agenda, policy updates, and construction projects", "summary": "The State College Area School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2026. The board is scheduled to vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, various operational contracts and renewals, and policy updates. The agenda also includes action items for construction projects and a resolution for 2026 bonds.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DVYQUM6A9F78", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DVYQUM6A9F78" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Citizens Advisory Committee Facilities", "headline": "Facilities committee to review MNE expansion and Park Forest Middle School progress", "summary": "The Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities is meeting virtually to discuss ongoing facilities projects, including the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion and the Park Forest Middle School project. They will review current progress, land development issues, zoning, building permits, and staffing concerns. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DW2LCK55EBA3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DW2LCK55EBA3" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Citizens Advisory Committee Facilities", "headline": "Park Forest Middle School construction begins; land approvals pending", "summary": "The Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities is reviewing progress on the Park Forest Middle School project, which has received a notice to proceed for initial site work but awaits final land development approval, zoning, and building permits. The committee also discussed the Mount Nittany Elementary addition nearing completion, architect/engineering bids, staffing vacancies, and preliminary ideas for the old Park Forest building. No formal decisions were made; the meeting is primarily informational and advisory.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DWWSH272B2BB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DWWSH272B2BB" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Policies", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DX3NGL5FE2EF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DX3NGL5FE2EF" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Policy Development Committee", "headline": "School board committee to review revisions to student records, nonresident eligibility policies", "summary": "The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to several board policies, including eligibility of nonresident students, student records, and student rights and responsibilities. The committee will also review new policies on debt management and post-issuance compliance, as well as revisions to the school calendar, school day, acceptable use of technology, and sustainability. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUVQKE69AA16", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DUVQKE69AA16", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUVQKE69AA16" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to adopt 2026-27 final budget and approve natatorium upgrades", "summary": "The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting following a budget hearing, where it is scheduled to adopt the 2026-27 final budget and related tax resolutions. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including contract renewals and service agreements, and consider action items such as natatorium upgrades and a West Penn Power load study.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUVR8G6CC1BD", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DUVR8G6CC1BD", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUVR8G6CC1BD" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "CTC Local Advisory Committee", "headline": "CTC committee reviews Perkins data, approves Baking II course proposal", "summary": "The State College Area School District Career and Technical Center Local Advisory Committee met to review program accomplishments, assessment results, and funding. The committee approved a motion recommending support for a new Baking II course and discussed a potential $1.5 million STEM+M partnership. The meeting was informational, with no final decisions made on the partnership.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DVQU7H7AAD29", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DVQU7H7AAD29" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to review capital financing plan for Mount Nittany Elementary and Park Forest Middle School projects", "summary": "The State College Area School District Board will hold a Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting on June 1, 2026, to discuss and receive information on several key items, including annual data reports, an equity update, the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion project, and a capital financing update. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 18, 2026 budget hearing and regular board meeting. No final votes on major policy or budget items are scheduled for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUH4NC0C5A2B", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DUH4NC0C5A2B", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUH4NC0C5A2B" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Policy Development Committee", "headline": "School board to review new threat assessment policy and law enforcement revisions", "summary": "The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee will discuss a new threat assessment policy (236.1) and revisions to policies on relations with law enforcement (805.1), school security personnel (805.2), discrimination/harassment, pregnant/parenting students, facilities, and social media. The meeting is for discussion and information, not final approval.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTVUJA76F638", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DTVUJA76F638", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTVUJA76F638" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Budget Hearing", "headline": "Final 2026-2027 school budget presented for public input", "summary": "The State College Area School District Board of Directors is holding a budget hearing to present the final 2026-2027 school year budget for public input. The proposed final budget was approved on April 20, 2026, and has since been modified to add several positions totaling $206,516. The board will also hear public comments and is scheduled to approve the final budget on June 1, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DU3T5N75B8E8", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DU3T5N75B8E8", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DU3T5N75B8E8" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "School board to vote on $221.6M budget and $161.9M capital plan", "summary": "The State College Area School District board will hold a regular meeting following a budget hearing, where it is expected to act on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and a capital financing plan for school construction. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and reports from the superintendent and student representative. The board will also consider several action items, including bids for the new Park Forest Middle School and playground upgrades.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DU2QZT6B78F7", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DU2QZT6B78F7", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DU2QZT6B78F7" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to weigh $221.6M budget, capital plan, and new textbooks", "summary": "The State College Area School District Board will discuss the 2026-2027 budget, a districtwide facilities master plan, and new textbook requests. The budget includes $214.5M in revenue, $221.6M in expenses, and a $3.0M fund balance use, with an estimated average tax increase of $190 per property. The facilities plan outlines a 10-year capital plan and potential renovations, including a Fairmount building renovation estimated at $18-25 million. The board will also consider a capital financing plan for the Mt. Nittany Elementary and Park Forest Middle School projects.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTLQG669327F", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DTLQG669327F", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTLQG669327F" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Policy Development Committee", "headline": "School board to review new magnet school policy and weapon/threat revisions", "summary": "The Policy Development Committee will discuss a new magnet school policy and revisions to policies on weapons, terroristic threats, smoking, controlled substances, threat assessment, law enforcement relations, discrimination, and pregnant/parenting students. These are discussion items, not final decisions.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT5RYY6FBEA4", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DT5RYY6FBEA4", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT5RYY6FBEA4" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on 2026-27 final budget with 3.5% tax increase", "summary": "The State College Area School District Board will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2026, to consider the proposed final budget for 2026-2027, which includes a recommended 3.5% tax increase. The board will also vote on charter school renewals for Centre Learning Community and Nittany Valley Charter School, and approve minutes from prior meetings. Public comment is scheduled, and the agenda includes updates from the superintendent and student representatives.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT6KWA53955C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT6KWA53955C" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Citizens Advisory Committee Facilities", "headline": "Mount Nittany expansion on track; Park Forest Middle School delayed to 2029", "summary": "The Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities is reviewing updates on district construction projects, including the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion nearing completion and the Park Forest Middle School project facing delays. The committee also discussed staffing shortages and ongoing fire alarm system issues, with plans to analyze data from vendors.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT7SWP74B30B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT7SWP74B30B" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Citizens Advisory Committee Technology", "headline": "Tech committee reviews AI guidelines, Schoology rollout, device transitions", "summary": "The Citizens Advisory Committee for Technology is reviewing meeting minutes and receiving updates from Chief Information Officer Justin Hetrick. Topics include the Schoology secondary rollout for the 26/27 school year, SCASD AI guidelines and resource evaluation, parent communications via MyPowerHub, and student device evaluations. The committee also discussed a gradual transition from ChromeOS to Android or 'AluminumOS' beginning in late 2026, plus 19 ongoing IT projects.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT64JX0BDA73", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT64JX0BDA73" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider renewing two charter schools, one with enrollment cap increase", "summary": "The State College Area School District Board will discuss renewing charters for Centre Learning Community Charter School and Nittany Valley Charter School, with recommendations to approve both. The board will also review low-enrollment high school courses, a Welcoming Schools Resolution, an update on Mount Nittany Elementary expansion, and the food service annual report. No final votes are scheduled at this meeting; action is planned for the April 20 board meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSQK454FFFA7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSQK454FFFA7" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Citizens Advisory Committee Finance Meeting", "headline": "School board finance panel to review 2026-27 budget and Park Forest Middle School project", "summary": "The Citizens Advisory Committee Finance meeting will discuss the 2026-2027 budget development, the Park Forest Middle School building project including an Act 34 hearing, and updates on the DWFMP (10-year capital plan, playgrounds, athletics). The agenda is informational, with no votes scheduled; public comment is limited to three minutes per person.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSNN3Y5E0973", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSNN3Y5E0973" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Board Work Session on Budget Development", "headline": "Board reviews 2026-27 budget, athletics, community ed, facilities", "summary": "The State College Area School District Board is holding a work session to review the 2026-2027 budget development process. Presentations will cover revenue and expenditure trends, financial challenges, and updates from Athletics, Community Education, and Physical Plant. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSCMZC5D07F4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSCMZC5D07F4" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Act 34 Hearing Park Forest Middle School", "headline": "Act 34 hearing on Park Forest Middle School project set for March 23", "summary": "The State College Area School District board will hold an Act 34 hearing on the Park Forest Middle School project. The agenda includes a project description by the architect, a financial analysis by NW Financial Group, and public comment. This is a procedural hearing required under state law before the district can proceed with the project.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSBR3G6C06D9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/stco/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSBR3G6C06D9" } ] }