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Board Meetings / Board of School Directors

Board of School Directors — May 4, 2026

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

OPENING OF MEETING

1. Pledge to the Flag

April 20, 2026Board Meeting May 2, 2026Special Public Board Meeting – Re: 2026-2027 Strategic Plan/Superintendent Goals May 4, 2026Board Buildings & Grounds Committee – 5:30 PMBoard Finance Committee – Immediately following Board Curriculum Committee Meeting

2. Roll Call

ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS

1. Announcement of Meetings

May 2, 2026Special Public Board Meeting – Re: 2026-2027 Strategic Plan/Superintendent Goals - 8:30 AM May 4, 2026Board Buildings & Grounds Committee - 5:30 PMBoard Finance/Personnel Committee – Immediately following Board B&G Committee MeetingBoard meeting- 6:30 PM

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS

1. Upcoming Public Meetings

May 18, 2026Board Curriculum Committee– 5:30 PMBoard Policy Committee— (immediately following Curriculum)Board Meeting— 6:30 PM  

PRESENTATION

1. Recognition of Student Board Representatives by Presiding Board President - Susan Turner

Gabriel Rossi Gross - (University of Pittsburgh)PAHS Senior Representative

STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

1. Gabriel Rossi Gross - Senior Student Representative

2. Yashica Srinivasan - Junior Student Representative

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Personnel Report - May 4, 2026

10. Buildings & Grounds - Approval of Contract with Breneman Company for Tennis Court Maintenance (1000 Purple Pride Parkway courts)

11. Curriculum - Approval of the Flexible Instruction Days Renewal Application for 2026-2027

12. Approval of Minutes from April 20, 2026

2. Finance - Acknowledge the Receipt of District Financial Reports - March 2026

3. Finance - Approve the Disbursement of School District Funds - March 2026

  

4. Finance - Approval of $1,000,000 transfer from General Fund to Capital Reserve

5. Finance - Approval of Aramark Educational Services, LLC as the Districts Food Service Management Company for the 2026-2027 School Year.

6. Finance - Approval of the 2024-2025 Fisal Year End Audit

7. Finance - Appointment of Dr. Jeremy Melber as the Director of School Nutrition Programs

8. Finance - Nomination and Appointment of Board Treasurer for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2026.

9. Finance - Approval of a Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) Contract with The McClure Company for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of two GESA Solar Projects, one at Manavon Elementary School and another at Schuylkill Elementary School. The project is intended to reduce operating expenses, stabilizing future utility costs, advancing sustainability, and creating a learning environment powered by resilient, clean energy. The total project cost for both projects combined is estimated not to exceed $4,464,448. These projects and the award herein to The McClure Company is expressly made contingent upon receipt of all governmental approvals and/or permits required for the project. Said award is further made contingent upon (1) the receipt of the appropriate performance and payment bonds, (2) certificates of insurance, and (3) a signed contract between the District and Contractor that has been reviewed and approved by the Administration and Solicitors office, all in compliance with the RFP documents.

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

5. Report - Board President's Report - Susan Turner (Presiding Board President)

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

1. Personnel - May 4, 2026, Personnel Report

10. Curriculum - Approval of 2026 Summer Reading/Summer Work

11. Curriculum - Approval of the Disposal of Library / Textbooks

Schuylkill Elementary 

12. Policy - Approval of the Proposal for Memorial at Hares Hill Elementary

Pursuant to policy 714 AR, Hares Hill Elementary is requesting Board approval to purchase picnic tables from money raised by the HSA in memory of Mary Ellen Trout. A small plaque would be displayed in the courtyard (not on the tables themselves) that will be presented to the family after 10 years. This request was first reviewed by the Memorial Review Committee and the Committee recommended the request go to the Board.  

13. Approval of Policy Portal

14. Policy 140 - Charter Schools

Review Policy on Charter Schools Policy 140

15. Policy 204 - Attendance

Review Policy on Attendance Policy 204 

16. Policy 221 - Dress and Grooming (Students)

Review Policy on Dress and Grooming (Students) Policy 221

17. Policy 236.1 - Threat Assessment

Review Policy on Threat Assessment Policy 236.1

18. Policy 325 - Dress and Grooming (Employees)

Review Policy on Dress and Grooming (Employees)  Policy 325

19. Policy 332 - Working Periods

Review Policy on Working Periods Policy 332

2. Curriculum - Approval of an Agreement with Project Libertad for the 2026-2027 School Year

20. Policy 619 - District Audit

Review Policy on District Audit Policy 619

21. Policy 810 - Transportation

Review Policy on Transportation Policy 810

22. Approval of Phoenixville Area High School Students Eligible for Graduation – Class of 2026

23. Approval of Minutes from April 20, 2026 Board Meeting

3. Curriculum - Approval of an Intergovermental Agreement with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) for Shared Student Services for 2026-2027

4. Curriculum - Approval of an Affiliation Agreement with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) for Field Training Experience for a term of April 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027

5. Curriculum - Approval of a School Based Internship Agreement with Kutztown University for five years through April 20, 2031

6. Curriculum - Approval of (2) Two Professional Development Workshops with Panorama, Inc. at a Cost of $6,000 each

7. Curriculum - Approval of Renewal of IXL Site License for Math and LEA for Grades K-12 (term 6/14/2026 through 6/14/2029) totaling $23,906.25

8. Curriculum - Approval of an Agreement with Lakeside Youth Services for Three (3) Special Education slots for a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

9. Curriculum - Approval of Service Agreement with The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth for 2026-2027 School Year

For 3 pre-paid tuition slots

ROLL CALL AGENDA ITEMS

1. Approval of a Approval of a Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) Contract with The McClure Company for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of two GESA Solar Projects, one at Manavon Elementary School and another at Schuylkill Elementary School. The project is intended to reduce operating expenses, stabilizing future utility costs, advancing sustainability, and creating a learning environment powered by resilient, clean energy. The total project cost for both projects combined is estimated not to exceed $4,464,448. These projects and the award herein to The McClure Company is expressly made contingent upon receipt of all governmental approvals and/or permits required for the project. Said award is further made contingent upon (1) the receipt of the appropriate performance and payment bonds, (2) certificates of insurance, and (3) a signed contract between the District and Contractor that has been reviewed and approved by the Administration and Solicitors office, all in compliance with the RFP documents.

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION (Roll Call Agenda Items)

1. Open Public Comment on any Roll Call Agenda Items

At this time, the Board welcomes public comments on any Roll Call 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.

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.

BOARD DISCUSSION

1. Board Goals Discussion

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT (Board Discussion)

1. Open Public Comment on Board Discussion

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.

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.