Downingtown Area School District, PA

2026-10-14 Board Meeting Agenda

The Board is reviewing a proposal to standardize core instructional time and add intervention periods for grades 6–8. Members are also receiving updates on HVAC evaluations for Bradford Heights, East Ward, and Shamona Creek Elementary schools.

• Contract addendum for Avonbrook Consulting Group for $69,300.00
• Purchase order to JHL Landscaping for basin repairs at West Bradford Elementary School for $38,546.00
• Renewal agreement with Conrad Siegel for Affordable Care Act reporting for $11,400.00
• Contract with Erbacher Consulting for school threat assessment training for $7,063.80
• Approval of Policy 227 regarding Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia

The Board approved a series of consent items including financial reports, personnel items, and a controlled substances policy. Additional approvals were granted for facility repairs at West Bradford Elementary School and a consulting contract addendum.

• Approved Policy 227 Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia (8-0)
• Approved $11,400 renewal agreement with Conrad Siegel for ACA reporting (8-0)
• Approved nursing contract with Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved staff training contract with Erbacher Consulting for school threat assessment (8-0)
• Approved purchase order to JHL Landscaping for basin repairs at West Bradford Elementary School (8-0)
• Approved credit change order GC-16 to ER Stuebner, Inc. for West Bradford Elementary School project (8-0)
• Approved additional Avonbrook Consulting Group Contract Addendum for Student #5427261958 (8-0)
• Approved student activity clubs: STEM, YMAA, and DW Class of 2030 (8-0)

2026-10-07 Committee of the Whole

The Downingtown Area School District Board of Directors meets as a Committee of the Whole on October 7, 2026. The board will hear a facilities update on ESCO/GESA projects, including HVAC evaluations at Brandywine Wallace, East Ward, and Shamona Creek elementary schools, with proposals expected in November. Consent items up for approval include personnel items, a $11,400 Conrad Siegel ACA reporting contract, a $7,063.80 Erbacher Consulting threat-assessment training contract, and a $69,300 Avonbrook Consulting addendum. The board will also review policy changes on controlled substances, academic standards, bullying/cyberbullying, school calendar, and school security personnel.

• HVAC solutions for Brandywine Wallace, East Ward, and Shamona Creek elementary schools to be presented in November, with options for geothermal and solar systems
• $11,400.00 renewal with Conrad Siegel for Affordable Care Act reporting in calendar year 2026
• $7,063.80 contract with Erbacher Consulting for staff training on Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG)
• $69,300.00 additional Avonbrook Consulting Group contract addendum for DASD Student #5427261958
• $38,546.00 purchase order to JHL Landscaping for basin repairs at West Bradford Elementary School; one other quote from B & J Excavating, Inc. at $40,279.98

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting. Several personnel, curriculum, and policy items were moved forward to the full board consent agenda for final approval. The Superintendent provided updates on educator awards and HVAC facilities planning.

• Approved September 2, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved personnel items to full board consent agenda
• Moved Conrad Siegel contract to full board consent agenda
• Moved reallocation, sale, and disposal items to full board consent agenda
• Moved field trips to full board consent agenda
• Moved Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. nursing contract to full board consent agenda
• Moved Erbacher Consulting contract to full board consent agenda
• Moved Policy 227 Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia to full board consent agenda

2026-09-16 Special Board Meeting

The Downingtown Area School District Board is holding a special meeting to vote on three action items: approving a $155,331.26 stormwater basin stabilization contract at Beaver Creek Elementary, authorizing legal action related to construction contracts, and committing $276,887.50 in matching funds for a roof restoration grant at Bradford Heights Elementary. The agenda also includes procedural items like public comment and roll call.

• Approval of $155,331.26 proposal from JHL Landscaping for stormwater basin and earthwork stabilization at Beaver Creek Elementary School (CoStars #0000561381)
• Authorization to pursue legal actions, claims, or remedies under construction contracts and architect/engineer agreements
• Approval of $276,887.50 matching funds commitment for a Commonwealth Financing Authority grant (House Bill 1408) for roof restoration at Bradford Heights Elementary School

The Board approved a contract for stormwater and earthwork stabilization at Beaver Creek Elementary School. It also authorized the administration to pursue legal actions related to construction contracts and committed matching funds for a potential roof restoration grant at Bradford Heights Elementary School.

• Approved $155,331.26 JHL Landscaping proposal for Beaver Creek Elementary (5-0-1)
• Authorized Administration to pursue legal actions regarding construction contracts (6-0)
• Approved matching funds commitment for Commonwealth Financing Authority roof grant at Bradford Heights Elementary (6-0)

2026-09-09 Board Meeting Agenda

The Board is reviewing a proposal to hire The McClure Company to perform an energy audit of 17 district facilities. The administration is also presenting updates on district communication app consolidation and strategic plan goals.

• Proposal to approve The McClure Company for a no-cost energy audit of all 17 DASD facilities
• Renewal of three-year LinkedIn agreement at $4,650.00 per year
• Consolidation of communication apps (Talking Points, Blackboard, Remind) into ParentSquare
• Approval of contract with Bethann Cinelli for $3,500.00
• Approval of Why Try Program Services Agreement for $2,800.00

The Downingtown Area School District Board of Directors approved a series of facility maintenance projects, including an energy audit and turf replacement services. The board also authorized several service contracts for student support, curriculum resources, and a three-year renewal with LinkedIn. All items were approved by a unanimous vote, with the exception of two facility-related motions which passed with split votes.

• Approved McClure Company for facility energy audit (9-0)
• Approved purchase order for boiler maintenance at two schools (9-0)
• Approved new scoreboard for DiSerafino Field (9-0)
• Approved professional services for high school turf replacements (8-1)
• Approved track resurfacing change order for prevailing wages (7-2)
• Approved drum line equipment purchase for high school bands (9-0)
• Renewed three-year LinkedIn agreement at $4,650 annually (9-0)
• Approved Policy 716 Pest Management and Policy 801 Public Records (9-0)

2026-09-02 Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes of the August 5, 2026 meeting and moved numerous items to the consent agenda for full board approval on September 9, 2026. These include approving The McClure Company as the Energy Savings Company (ESCO) to perform an investment-grade audit of 17 facilities, personnel items, several contracts, and policy updates. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural moves; all action items are scheduled for the next board meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Moved approval of The McClure Company as ESCO for investment-grade audit to consent agenda
• Moved personnel items to consent agenda
• Moved renewal agreement with LinkedIn to consent agenda
• Moved curriculum contracts (Bayada, Bethann Cinelli, The Academy, Imagine Learning, Cornerstone, Devereux) to consent agenda
• Moved policy updates (Pest Management, Public Records) to consent agenda
• Moved facilities items (boiler maintenance, scoreboard, bus routes, legal letters) to consent agenda
• Scheduled action items for September 9, 2026 board meeting

2026-08-17 Special Board Meeting

The Downingtown Area School District Board is holding a special meeting to vote on personnel items, including a contract with Zen Educate, Inc. for paraprofessional support staff, and a resolution to take over hiring and oversight of school crossing guards in Downingtown Borough. The meeting also includes public input and visitor comments.

• Approval of personnel items (details in attached PDF)
• Contract with Zen Educate, Inc. for paraprofessional support staff, effective Aug 18, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027
• Resolution to assume hiring/oversight of school crossing guards under PA Title 8 Pa.C.S. § 1127, pending Borough ordinance

The Downingtown Area School District Board approved a contract with Zen Educate, Inc. for paraprofessional support staff services from August 18, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The board also approved personnel items and a resolution to assume hiring and oversight of school crossing guards within the Borough of Downingtown. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Lee Wisdom not present.

• Approved personnel items (8-0, Lee Wisdom not present)
• Approved contract with Zen Educate, Inc. for paraprofessional support services (8-0)
• Approved resolution to assume hiring and oversight of school crossing guards under PA Title 8 Pa.C.S. § 1127 (8-0)

2026-08-12 Board Meeting Agenda

The Downingtown Area School Board will hear a state budget update showing DASD will receive $1,025,539 in Adequacy Supplements, and will consider a new administrative guideline implementing a bell-to-bell cell phone ban for grades K-8 and a class-time ban for grades 9-12. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including policy updates, contracts, and personnel items.

• State budget update: DASD to receive $1,025,539 in Adequacy Supplements; total state subsidy $31,427,067
• Cell phone ban: bell-to-bell for K-8, prohibited during classes for 9-12
• Policy 221 Dress and Grooming updated for CROWN Act compliance
• PSBA compensation study contract for $6,800.00
• WeVideo (PlayPosit) renewal agreement for $17,542.98

The Downingtown Area School District Board of Directors approved a purchase order to replace four athletic fields, updated a la carte food prices, and passed multiple curriculum revisions and consent agenda items. The board also approved a compensation analysis contract and various student settlement agreements.

• Approved PSBA contract for compensation analysis of Teamsters positions for $6,800 (7-0)
• Approved Policy 810 Transportation, Policy 221 Dress and Grooming, and Policy 246.1 Menstrual Products (7-0)
• Approved Beaver Creek Elementary School expansion change order GC-22 with Lobar, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Title IX Pool Counsel Membership with Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP for $3,000 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 96 microscopes from Ward's Science for Marsh Creek 6th Grade Center (7-0)
• Approved intent to initiate assessment appeals on 15 parcels identified by Valbridge (7-0)
• Approved purchase order to FieldTurf to replace four athletic fields at High Schools West and East (5-2)

2026-08-05 Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing new administrative guidelines for student electronic device use and updating several curricula. The board is also considering various contracts for professional development, legal services, and classroom equipment.

• Bell-to-bell cell phone ban for grades K-8 and prohibition during classes for grades 9-12
• Purchase of 96 microscopes for Marsh Creek 6th Grade Center for $31,884.48
• Contract with PSBA for a Teamsters Collective Bargaining compensation study for $6,800.00
• Renewal of WeVideo instructional licenses for $17,542.98
• Title IX Pool Counsel Membership with Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP for $3,000

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved the May 27, 2026 minutes. The superintendent presented a new administrative guideline implementing a bell-to-bell cell phone ban for grades K-8 and prohibiting cell phone access during classes for grades 9-12 for the 2026-27 school year. Numerous consent items were moved to the full board agenda, and several action items were scheduled for full board approval on August 12, 2026. No public comment was made.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2026 Committee of the Whole (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved personnel items to consent agenda for full board approval
• Moved curriculum consent items (e.g., WeVideo, LeadX, CCIU contract) to consent agenda
• Moved policy consent items (Policy 810, 221, 246.1) to consent agenda
• Moved finance consent items (legal engagement letters, purchasing consortiums) to consent agenda
• Moved facilities change order (Lobar, Inc. on BCES Project) to consent agenda
• Scheduled action items for August 12, 2026 board meeting (e.g., Title IX counsel, microscopes purchase, FieldTurf PO)

2026-07-08 Board Meeting Agenda

La junta discutirá y tomará medidas sobre un plan de instalaciones de Nivel I de $21.5 million que cubre reemplazos de HVAC/generadores en tres escuelas primarias, mejoras de auditorios en escuelas secundarias y medias, e instalaciones al aire libre que incluyen el reestucado de pistas y campos de césped sintético. Se presenta una lista separada de proyectos de Nivel II de $55 million, pero no cuenta con financiamiento actual. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de actas, desembolsos, informes financieros y personal.

• Reemplazo de HVAC y generador en Bradford Heights ($4.2M), East Ward ($4.3M), Shamona Creek ($3.9M) – acción en agosto de 2026
• Reestucado de pistas en DHS East ($286,500) y DHS West ($334,000) – acción en julio de 2026
• Campos de césped sintético (2 cada uno) en DHS East ($1,000,550) y DHS West ($1,230,850) – acción en agosto de 2026
• Trabajos de iluminación teatral y aparejos en DHS East, DHS West, Downingtown Middle y Lionville Middle (total ~$1.3M) – acción en julio de 2026
• Las propuestas de Nivel II incluyen $55M en proyectos futuros (por ejemplo, adiciones de cafeterías, HVAC en más escuelas, agua/alcantarillado público en Brandywine Wallace) pendientes de la venta de Lionville Station Farm

The board approved a $30 million facilities plan funded by new debt, including HVAC replacements at three elementary schools, stage rigging and lighting upgrades at high schools and middle schools, and replacement of tennis courts, tracks, and synthetic turf fields at both high schools. All consent agenda items and numerous contracts, including a Teamsters MOU, DAEA supplemental payments, and various vendor agreements, were approved unanimously. The board also approved a tax assessment appeal resolution and stipulation agreements resulting in a loss of $87,676 in annual property tax revenue.

• Approved $30M facilities plan for HVAC, generators, auditoriums, and outdoor facilities (unanimous)
• Approved track restoration at DHSE and DHSW with Miller Sports Construction (unanimous)
• Approved stage lighting upgrades at DHSE and DHSW with Center Stage Lighting & Rigging (unanimous)
• Approved stage rigging replacement at DMS and LMS with Pittsburgh Stage, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved tax assessment appeals resolution authorizing Valbridge Property Advisors to identify 15 properties for appeal (unanimous)
• Approved stipulation agreements resulting in $87,676 loss in annual property tax revenue (unanimous)
• Approved Teamsters MOU for Paraeducator Pathways tuition reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved DAEA MOU for supplemental payments effective through 2030 (unanimous)

2026-06-10 Board Meeting Agenda

La Junta de Educación está revisando una actualización del plan estratégico y los comentarios de un foro comunitario sobre el uso de dispositivos estudiantiles, la programación de artes y la planificación presupuestaria. La junta también aprobó varias actualizaciones de políticas e informes financieros rutinarios.

• Aprobación de la Política 619 District Audit sobre la responsabilidad de la auditoría de PDE
• Aprobación de la Política 140 Charter Schools sobre los requisitos de transporte
• Aprobación de la Política 236.1 Threat Assessment para cumplir con los requisitos del PA School Code
• Revisión de los comentarios del foro comunitario sobre el tiempo de pantalla, las políticas de teléfonos celulares y la programación musical
• Aprobación de los informes financieros y desembolsos de mayo de 2026

The Board of School Directors approved a wide range of administrative, policy, and curriculum items via the consent agenda. These decisions included financial reports, personnel matters, and several educational agreements.

• Approved meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved disbursements (8-0)
• Approved financial reports (8-0)
• Approved personnel items (8-0)
• Approved Policy 619 District Audit (8-0)
• Approved Policy 140 Charter Schools (8-0)
• Approved Policy 236.1 Threat Assessment (8-0)
• Approved reallocation, sale and disposal of items (8-0)

2026-05-27 Committee of the Whole

La junta escuchará un informe sobre los comentarios del foro comunitario y votará sobre los puntos de consentimiento, incluyendo las renovaciones de seguros de salud con Sun Life e Independence Blue Cross, además de varios contratos de educación especial y currículo. La renovación de stop-loss de Sun Life es de $23.90 por participante al mes (disminución del 5.7%), y la renovación del seguro médico de IBC es de $43.81 por participante al mes en el primer año (aumento del 5%).

• Renovación del seguro de stop-loss de Sun Life: $23.90 por participante al mes (disminución del 5.7% respecto al año pasado).
• Renovación del seguro médico de tres años de Independence Blue Cross: Año 1 $43.81, Año 2 $44.90, Año 3 $46.03 por participante al mes.
• Contrato de Licencia Digital de HMH para intervenciones de lectura: $19,875.
• Renovación con Avant para Servicios de Pruebas de Idiomas del Mundo: $24,900.
• Aprobación de excursiones a Paris, Costa Rica, Italy, Moab UT, y Jay Peak VT.

2026-05-13 Board Meeting Agenda

La junta considerará el presupuesto propuesto para 2026-2027, que incluye un aumento del millage del 3.5% que generaría unos ingresos adicionales estimados de $6,676,045 y un déficit proyectado restante de $2,760,726. El superintendente también presentará actualizaciones sobre el jardín de infancia de día completo, la matrícula, el tiempo de pantalla de los estudiantes y los procedimientos sobre teléfonos celulares. Un anuncio de un foro comunitario y una actualización de información de Parent Square también están en la agenda.

• Presupuesto propuesto 2026-2027 con un aumento del millage del 3.5% y un déficit de $2.76 millones
• Presentación de actualización sobre el jardín de infancia de día completo
• Informe de matrícula
• Actualización sobre el tiempo de pantalla de los estudiantes y la utilización de dispositivos (35-65 min/día)
• Discusión de los procedimientos de teléfonos celulares de los estudiantes bajo la Política #237

The Board approved the April 8 and May 6, 2026, meeting minutes. Additionally, all consent items including disbursements and financial reports were approved.

• Approved April 8 and May 6, 2026, board meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved disbursements (7-0)
• Approved financial reports (7-0)

2026-05-06 Committee of the Whole

El Comité en Pleno discutirá y recomendará acciones sobre varios contratos de personal, actualizaciones tecnológicas y actualizaciones de políticas. Los informes informativos cubren el tiempo de pantalla de los estudiantes y los procedimientos de teléfonos celulares. Las acciones recomendadas incluyen la renovación de contratos de servicios dentales, telemedicina y software de entrevistas, así como la aprobación de un reemplazo de cable de fibra de $150,000 y un reemplazo de filtro de correo electrónico de $28,005.

• Renovación de los beneficios de Delta Dental a $3.40/afiliado/mes (sin aumento) para 2026-2029
• Renovación de la telemedicina de Revive Health a $3.51/empleado/mes (sin aumento) para 2026-2027
• Renovación de InterviewStream a $8,000/año para 2026-2028
• Aprobación del proyecto de reemplazo de fibra interna de $150,000 con LAN Connect
• Aprobación del reemplazo de $28,005 del filtro de correo electrónico al final de su vida útil con la solución basada en la web de Abnormal

The board approved the March 30, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes by voice vote. Numerous agenda items—including several contract renewals, budget approvals, and facilities change orders—were moved forward to the Consent Agenda for full board approval on May 13, 2026. No public comments were received and the next meetings were scheduled.

• Approved March 30 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Delta Dental renewal – moved to Consent Agenda for full board approval on May 13, 2026
• Revive Health (formerly Swift MD) agreement renewal – moved to Consent Agenda for full board approval on May 13, 2026
• InterviewStream agreement renewal – moved to Consent Agenda for full board approval on May 13, 2026
• Wageworks through Horace Mann agreement renewal – moved to Consent Agenda for full board approval on May 13, 2026
• Non‑Union Support Compensation Agreement addendum – moved to Consent Agenda for full board approval on May 13, 2026
• Reallocation, sale and disposal – moved to Consent Agenda for full board approval on May 13, 2026
• Flexible Instruction Day (FID) application 2026‑2027 – moved to Consent Agenda for full board approval on May 13, 2026

2026-05-06 Special Board Meeting

La Junta Escolar del Área de Downingtown llevó a cabo una reunión especial para aprobar dos presupuestos de la Unidad Intermedia del Condado de Chester #24 para 2026-2027. La junta aprobó el presupuesto de Servicios Básicos de $50,180,724 (la contribución de DASD se mantiene sin cambios en $95,354) y el presupuesto de Educación Ocupacional de $34,574,320 (una disminución del 1.9%). Ambas mociones fueron aprobadas 8-1. La reunión también incluyó comentarios del público y otros asuntos procesales.

• Aprobación del presupuesto de Servicios Básicos de la Unidad Intermedia del Condado de Chester 2026-2027 por $50,180,724; la contribución de DASD se mantiene en $95,354.
• Aprobación del presupuesto de Educación Ocupacional 2026-2027 por $34,574,320, una disminución del 1.9% respecto al año anterior.
• La contribución de DASD a la educación ocupacional está aumentando debido al incremento en la matrícula de estudiantes en los programas de la IU (de 137.25 FTE en 2020-21 a 174.75 en 2025-26).
• Ambos presupuestos fueron aprobados 8-1, con el Director Madhu Gurthy votando en contra de cada uno.
• El período de comentarios del público permitió observaciones sobre los puntos de acción antes de las votaciones.

The Downingtown Area School District Board approved the 2026-2027 Core Services and Occupational Education budgets for the Chester County Intermediate Unit #24. The Core Services budget is $50,180,724, and the Occupational Education budget is $34,574,320. Both approvals passed with a vote of 8-1.

• Approved Chester County Intermediate Unit #24 Core Services Budget ($50,180,724) (8-1)
• Approved Chester County Intermediate Unit #24 Occupational Education Budget ($34,574,320) (8-1)

2026-04-08 Board Meeting Agenda

La Junta está revisando una propuesta de presupuesto revisada para 2026-2027 que aborda un déficit proyectado. Las discusiones también incluyen el ajuste de la fecha límite de verificación de residencia para los solicitantes de escuelas magnet.

• Propuesta de presupuesto refinada para 2026-2027 con un déficit proyectado de $2,760,726
• Aumento de millage propuesto del 3.5% que generaría unos ingresos estimados de $6,682,671
• Ajuste a la Política 141 trasladando la fecha límite de prueba de residencia de la escuela magnet al 1 de noviembre
• Autorización de acción legal contra Jarvin Williams para recuperar el reembolso de la matrícula no pagado

The Board approved several administrative and financial actions via the consent agenda. This included personnel matters, budget transfers, and multiple change orders related to school expansion projects. The final proposed 2026-27 budget is scheduled for consideration on May 13, 2026.

• Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved disbursements, financial reports, and personnel items (8-0)
• Authorized legal action against Jarvin Williams to recover unpaid tuition reimbursement (8-0)
• Approved removal of items for reallocation, sale, or disposal (8-0)
• Approved one-time field trips (8-0)
• Approved agreement with Kencrest for student support services (8-0)
• Approved Triennial Special Education Plan 2026-2029 (8-0)
• Approved budget transfers (8-0)

2026-03-30 Committee of the Whole

El Comité Plenario del Distrito Escolar de Downingtown Area discutirá y considerará varios puntos de acción, incluyendo una propuesta de ajuste a la Política 141 (Escuelas Magnet) que traslada la fecha límite de verificación de residencia para los solicitantes de la STEM Academy del 1 de enero al 1 de noviembre para reducir la carga administrativa. La junta también considerará asuntos de personal (incluyendo una resolución de despido y una acción legal para recuperar matrícula no pagada), renovaciones de seguros y contratos de personal, aprobación de excursiones escolares y múltiples acuerdos de servicios de salud mental y educación especial.

• Propuesta de cambio de la fecha límite de residencia para la STEM Academy del 1 de enero al 1 de noviembre para estudiantes de 8vo grado
• Resolución para desvincular el empleo de Joseph Graziola
• Acción legal autorizada contra el ex Subdirector Jarvin Williams para recuperar el reembolso de matrícula no pagado
• Renovación de pólizas de seguro de SunLife (vida, AD&D, LTD, STD) con las tarifas enumeradas
• Contrato de renovación con Cartwheel Health Services para 2026-2027 por $52,800 (Subvención PCCD)

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the March 4 meeting and moved multiple personnel, curriculum, finance, and facility items to the Consent Agenda for final board approval on April 8. The board also discussed a policy change regarding magnet school residency requirements.

• Approved March 4 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Personnel Items to Consent Agenda for April 8 vote
• Moved Resolution for Dismissal of Employment to Consent Agenda
• Moved Legal Action Against Jarvin Williams to Consent Agenda
• Moved Reallocation, Sale and Disposal to Consent Agenda
• Moved Field Trips to Consent Agenda
• Moved Agreement with Kencrest to Consent Agenda
• Moved Panorama Education Contract to Consent Agenda

2026-03-11 Board Meeting Agenda

La Junta del Downingtown Area School District escuchará una presentación sobre la propuesta de presupuesto preliminar para 2026-2027, con más detalles y ajustes en reuniones futuras. La junta también recibirá actualizaciones sobre la matrícula, el bienestar estudiantil y el estado del presupuesto actual 2025-2026. Los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de acciones de personal, informes financieros y actualizaciones de varias políticas del distrito.

• Presentación de la propuesta de presupuesto preliminar 2026-2027
• Reconocimiento de la profesora de francés de DHSW Charlene Bigelow como NECTFL Teacher of the Year
• Informe de matrícula de marzo de 2026
• Aprobación de actualizaciones de políticas: Preparación para Emergencias (805), Relaciones con las Fuerzas del Orden (805.1), aumento del límite de Compras Sujetas a Licitación (610) a $24,500, aumento del límite de Compras Presupuestadas (611) a $24,500, y política de Armas (218.1)
• La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de actas, desembolsos, informes financieros y asuntos de personal

The board approved a new Memorandum of Understanding with the teachers’ union and updated four board policies covering emergency response, law enforcement relations, and purchasing. Several consent agenda items, including financial reports and student activity clubs, were also approved. The board received a presentation of the proposed 2026-2027 preliminary budget, which recommends a 3.5% tax increase; preliminary board approval is scheduled for April 8.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Downingtown Area Education Association (7-0)
• Approved Policy 805 on emergency preparedness and response (7-0)
• Approved Policy 805.1 on relations with law enforcement (7-0)
• Approved Policy 610 on purchases subject to bid (7-0)
• Approved Policy 611 on purchases budgeted (7-0)
• Approved Policy 218.1 on weapons (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Realityworks RealCare babies for child development class (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including financial reports and student activity clubs (7-0)

2026-03-04 Committee of the Whole

El Comité Plenario del Distrito Escolar del Área de Downingtown discutirá y recomendará la aprobación de varias compras tecnológicas importantes que suman más de $3.2 millones, incluyendo Chromebooks para estudiantes y laptops para empleados. El comité también considerará un MOU con la asociación de maestros, dos acuerdos de liquidación confidenciales de educación especial ($15,000 y $24,900), actualizaciones de políticas sobre armas y preparación para emergencias, y una actualización del estado del presupuesto. Los artículos se recomiendan a la junta completa para su acción el 11 de marzo de 2026.

• $1,027,900 para 1,900 Lenovo Chromebooks para estudiantes entrantes de kindergarten y quinto grado
• $634,800 para 1,150 Chromebooks para estudiantes de noveno grado
• $793,900 para 712 Lenovo laptops para empleados
• Aprobación del Memorandum of Understanding con la Downingtown Area Education Association (DAEA)
• Acuerdos de liquidación confidenciales de $15,000 y $24,900 para estudiantes de educación especial

The Board unanimously approved the February 4, 2026, meeting minutes. Financial updates indicated a projected operating deficit of $1,020,189 for the 2025-2026 school year. Several items were moved to the Consent Agenda for full board approval.

• Approved February 4, 2026, minutes (unanimous voice vote)

2026-02-11 Board Meeting Agenda

El Downingtown Area Board of Education discutirá y podría aprobar una Resolución de Parámetros de Bonos que autoriza hasta $30 millones de deuda nueva para mejoras de capital y refinanciación de bonos existentes. También recibirán una presentación sobre el Presupuesto de Capital 2026-2027 y un informe de inscripción. Los elementos de consentimiento incluyen aprobaciones de personal, informes financieros y disposición de libros de biblioteca desmalezados.

• Resolución de Parámetros de Bonos por hasta $30 millones de dinero nuevo para mejoras de capital y reembolso de las series de bonos 2017, 2018A y 2018C
• Presentación del Presupuesto de Capital 2026-2027
• Informe de inscripción para febrero de 2026
• Elementos de consentimiento de personal con impacto fiscal, presupuestados en el Fondo General
• Realocación, venta o disposición de libros de biblioteca desmalezados de las escuelas SC y EW

The board approved the consent agenda, which included budget transfers, a $7,921 annual tax stipulation, and four construction change orders for West Bradford Elementary School. It also passed a $30,000,000 bond resolution to refund existing debt and authorize new borrowing. Policy 122.1 was revised to align with state guidelines, and compensation adjustments for non-union staff were approved. These actions update district operations, manage facility construction costs, and authorize borrowing that may affect future tax levies.

• Approved Bond Parameters Resolution authorizing up to $30,000,000 in general obligation bonds (8-0)
• Approved Policy 122.1 revisions for nonschool student groups (7-1)
• Approved four change orders for West Bradford Elementary School expansion (8-0)
• Approved $7,921 annual stipulation agreement for lost real estate tax revenue (8-0)
• Approved in-range compensation adjustments for non-union staff (6-2)
• Approved Medical Services Agreement with Dr. Bradley Dyer (8-0)
• Approved contract addendum for paraprofessional support for Student #9342897789 (8-0)
• Approved settlement agreement and release for Student #6531449403 (8-0)

2026-02-04 Committee of the Whole

El Comité Pleno de la Junta Escolar del Área de Downingtown discutirá una Resolución de Parámetros de Bonos que autoriza hasta $30 millones en préstamos nuevos para mejoras de capital y la refinanciación de bonos existentes. Otros asuntos incluyen acciones de personal (un acuerdo para el empleado 21943 y ajustes de rango para 71 miembros del personal no sindicalizados), actualizaciones de políticas sobre requisitos de graduación y armas, y un acuerdo de liquidación de educación especial por $85,000. La reunión es una sesión de trabajo; se espera que la mayoría de los puntos se voten en la reunión de la junta del 11 de febrero.

• Resolución de Parámetros de Bonos: hasta $30M de dinero nuevo para mejoras de capital y refinanciación de los bonos Series 2017, 2018A, 2018C
• Ajustes de compensación en rango para 71 miembros del personal no sindicalizados efectivos el 1 de enero de 2026
• Acuerdo de Liquidación y Liberación para el Estudiante de DASD #6531449403 por $85,000 del presupuesto de Educación Especial
• Actualizaciones de políticas: Requisitos de Graduación (East/West y STEM), notificación de Armas, Preparación para Emergencias, e incrementos del umbral de licitación a $24,500
• Renovación del alojamiento web de Final Site por cinco años (2026–2031) por $41,750

The Board reviewed a Bond Parameters Resolution to refund existing debt and provide $30 million for new capital improvements. Several items were moved to the Consent Agenda for full board approval on February 11, 2026.

• Approved January 7, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved Bond Parameters Resolution to full board approval on February 11, 2026
• Moved Personnel Items to Consent Agenda for full board approval
• Moved Reallocation, Sale and Disposal to Consent Agenda for full board approval
• Moved Approval of Medical Services Agreement to Consent Agenda for full board approval
• Moved Policy 122.1 to Consent Agenda for full board approval
• Moved Policy 217 to Consent Agenda for full board approval
• Moved Policy 217.1 to Consent Agenda for full board approval

2026-01-14 Board Meeting Agenda

La Junta Escolar del Área de Downingtown escuchará comentarios públicos y considerará una agenda de consentimiento que cubre artículos de personal, finanzas y currículo. Entre los artículos se encuentran un contrato de $10,000 con The Breakthrough Coach para desarrollo profesional, la aprobación de excursiones escolares y un acuerdo para el empleado 24149. La junta también recibirá un informe de logros estudiantiles y una actualización de inscripción.

• Aprobación de contrato de $10,000 con The Breakthrough Coach para desarrollo profesional (junio 2026)
• Aprobación de liberación y acuerdo para el empleado 24149
• Aprobación de excursiones escolares: Tree House World (UH), Penn State (DWHS), Dayton (DEHS), Hershey (LMS)
• Aprobación de eliminación de libros de biblioteca descartados (BH) y un estante (BW)
• Aprobación de informes financieros (tesorero, impuestos, presupuesto, actividad, inversión)

2026-01-07 Committee of the Whole

El Comité Plenario del Distrito Escolar de Downingtown Area discutirá una reestructuración del financiamiento de bonos y un nuevo préstamo de aproximadamente $30 millones, lo que podría reducir el servicio de la deuda anual entre $1 y $2 millones. La junta también considerará acciones de personal, contratos de currículo, actualizaciones de políticas y transferencias presupuestarias. Varios puntos son acciones de la agenda de consentimiento para la reunión de la junta del 14 de enero, mientras que otros son discusiones sobre los requisitos de graduación y las proyecciones de inscripción.

• Presentación financiera sobre la reestructuración de bonos de $30 millones y ahorros en el servicio de la deuda de $1–$2 millones
• Aprobación de un contrato de $15,750 con FutureThink para proyecciones de inscripción actualizadas a 10 años
• Aprobación de un acuerdo de renovación de $42,820 con Renaissance para la plataforma instruccional Nearpod
• Discusiones sobre la Política 217 (requisitos de graduación) y la Política 217.1 (requisitos de graduación STEM)
• Aprobación de un contrato de $10,000 con The Breakthrough Coach para desarrollo profesional

The committee approved the November meeting minutes by voice vote and moved all other agenda items to the full board’s January 14 meeting for final action. The district presented a debt restructuring plan that could reduce annual debt service by $1–$2 million, which would lower future borrowing costs for taxpayers. Several facility upgrades, policy reviews, and budget transfers were also scheduled for next month’s vote.

• Approved November 24 minutes by voice vote
• Moved consent agenda items to January 14 board meeting
• Scheduled debt restructuring follow-up for February 11
• Forwarded policy reviews on graduation requirements and student groups