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Board Meetings / Board of School Directors

Board of School Directors — Mar 23, 2026

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

OPENING OF MEETING

1. Pledge to the Flag

2. Roll Call

ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS

1. Announcement of Meetings

Monday, March 9, 2026Board meeting- 6:30 PMExecutive session- Labor Monday, March 23, 2026Curriculum/Policy- 5:30 PM Board meeting- 6:30 PM

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS

1. Upcoming Public Meetings

Tuesday, April 7, 2026Buildings and Grounds/ Finance/Personnel- 5:30 PMExecutive session- immediately following the committee meetings. (Safety and Security)Board meeting- 6:30 PM Monday, April 20, 2026Policy/Curriculum- 5:30 PMBoard meeting-6:30 PM

PRESENTATION

1. Manavon Elementary School / PAELC - Dr. Nikki Celotto, Principal

Mr. Wesley Paparone (PAELC teacher) will be presenting on the new saws he's using in the STEM program. https://www.canva.com/design/DAHCV5fwouY/qDKZQR-gV2pFLhAqDlnyIQ/view?utm_content=DAHCV5fwouY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h7fe9f726a3

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION ITEMS

10. Policy 218.1-AR-0 - Weapons Notifications to Appropriate Population of School Communications

Review Administrative Regulation on Weapons Notifications to Appropriate Population of School Communications Policy 218.1-AR-0

11. Policy 805.2-AR-0 - School Security Personnel Training

Review Administrative Regulation on School Security Personnel Training Policy 805.2-AR-0

2. Personnel - Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the PASD and the Phoenixville Area Education Association (PAEA), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.

3. Curriculum - Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with YWCA Tri-County Area for a Foster Grandparents Program for 3 years through March 2029

The Foster Grandparent Program is a national service initiative that connects adults aged 55 and older with children and youth who are at risk. Administered by AmeriCorps Seniors, it allows experienced seniors to serve as role models, mentors, and tutors in various community settings, including schools. They may read with students, assist with classwork, support small group reinforcement of lessons, etc. Our intent is to engage with the FPP in our summer programs as a graduated start and then consider programming during the regular school year. This is not to replace district staff but to enhance support.     

5. Curriculum - Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with St. John's University for Field Experience through June 2026 (or end of Spring 2026 Term)

Memorandum of Understanding with St. John's University for a field experience placement for one student. 

6. Curriculum - Approval of Terms of Engagement with Sereni Law Group for Legal Representation

Sereni Law Group will provide special education counsel for PASD per the attached agreement and terms. 

7. Policy 105.2-AR-3 - Exemption from Dissection Activities

Review Administrative Regulation on Exemption from Dissection Activities Policy 105.2-AR-3

8. Policy 105.2-AR-4 - Notice of Dissection Activities

Review Administrative Regulation on Notice of Dissection Activities Policy 105.2-AR-4

9. Policy 204-AR-1 Attendance for Brandywine Virtual Academy Students

Review Administrative Regulation on Attendance for Brandywine Virtual Academy Students Policy 204-AR-1

BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

1. Report - PCEF (Phoenixville Community Education Foundation) - Dr. Sean Halloran

2. Report - Chester County Intermediate Unit / School Authority- Mr. Graham Perry

3. Report - Legislative Committee- Mr. Dan Wiser

4. Report - Phoenixville Public Library - Ms. Brittany Remington (Jessica Bicker)

5. Report - Board President's Report - Mr. Scott Overland

6. Report - Superintendent's Report - Mrs. Missy McTiernan

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION

1. Guidelines for Addressing the Board on Consent Agenda Items

At this time, the Board welcomes public comments on consent agenda items from residents, taxpayers, or employees of PASD. Please include your name, address, municipality, and topic to be addressed. Additionally, comments which pertain to personnel matters, individual student matters, or specifically name individuals, will not be permitted. The reading of comments will be limited to one (1) - three (3) minute opportunity per individual.

MOTION - CONSENT AGENDA

2. Personnel - Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the PASD and the Phoenixville Area Education Association (PAEA), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.

5. Finance - Approval of the Anticipated E-Rate Award for Funding Year 2026 (Category 1 - Connectivity) and Category 2 (Internal Connections and Network Infrastructure)

Anticipated E-Rate Award Approval for Funding Year 2026:Category 1 (Connectivity):Extension of Chesconet (internet) contract through 6/30/2027 (attached)Bandwidth to be upgraded from 2 gigabits per second (Gbps) to 5 GbpsCategory 2 (Internal Connections and Network Infrastructure):Districtwide UPS, Firewall, WAP, and Network Switch purchases50% reimbursement up to $4,182.33 for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) purchasesAwarded vendor: IntegraONE50% reimbursement up to $29,701.39 for Firewall purchasesAwarded vendor: NRI (CoreBTS)50% reimbursement up to $89,714.10 for Wireless Access Point (WAP) purchasesAwarded vendor: NRI (CoreBTS)50% reimbursement up to $307,586.50 for Network Switch purchasesAwarded vendor: NRI (CoreBTS) 

6. Finance - Approval of Exoneration for Real Estate taxes for Schuylkill Township, Parcel ID 27-6-47, located at 930 Valley Forge Road in the amount of $15,326.51.

8. Policy 218.1 - Weapons

Review Policy on WeaponsPolicy 218.1

9. Policy 816 - District Social Media

Review Policy on District Social MediaPolicy 816 

ADJOURN MEETING

1. PLEASE NOTE: This agenda is subject to change. The Board requests that they be made aware of anyone taping the proceedings of this meeting.

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION (Any school subject)

1. Open Public Comment on any School Subject

At this time, the Board welcomes public comments on any school subject from residents, taxpayers, or  employees of PASD. Please include your name, address, municipality, and topic to be addressed.Additionally, comments which pertain to personnel matters, individual student matters, or specifically name individuals, will not be permitted. The reading of comments will be limited to one (1) - three (3) minute opportunity per individual.