Board of School Directors — May 18, 2026

1. Pledge to the Flag

2. Roll Call

1. Announcement of Meetings

Monday, May 18 2026Curriculum/Policy Committee Meetings - 5:30 PM Library Board interviews - immediately following the committee meetings. Board meeting - immediately following library interviews but not earlier than 6:30 PM

1. Upcoming Public Meetings

Monday, June 1, 2026Policy/Finance and Personnel Committee Meetings - 5:30 PM Executive session - immediately following the committee meetings (Safety and Security #4)Board meeting - immediately following committee meetings but not earlier than 6:30 PM Monday, June 15, 2026B&G/Curriculum Committee Meetings - 5:30 PM Board meeting - immediately following the committee meetings but not earlier than 6:30 PM Educators Rising - Presentation

1. Phoenixville Area High School - Dr. Rose Scioli, Principal

 EdRising State Competition - presentation by students   Educators Rising - Presentation

1. Personnel Report - May 18, 2026

10. Policy 325-AR-2 - Identification Badges

Review Administrative Regulation on Identification Badges Policy 325-AR-2

11. Policy 610 - Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation

Review Policy on Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation Policy 610

12. Policy 611 - Purchases Budgeted

Review Policy on Purchases Budgeted Policy 611

13. Curriculum - Secondary Curriculum Revisions & New Courses

 Revisions:PrecalculusChemistry - HonorsNew CoursesInvesting & FinanceEnvironmental Sustainability and the PXV Community

14. Curriculum - Approval of Agreement with Interim Healthcare of Chester, Delaware, & Philadelphia Counties for Healthcare Staffing Services for the 2026-2027 School Year.

15. Curriculum - Approval an Agreement with Temple University Real Estate Institute Partnership Program

Temple University’s Real Estate Institute offers real estate education to students and professionals of all levels, so that they may explore real estate licensure as a career pathway and ultimately obtain real estate licensure In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This lecture series will introduce students to the broader real estate Industry while providing them an overview on how to enter the industry from a professional and educational perspective.

16. Curriculum - Approval of a Compensation Agreement with Cottage Seven Education, LLC for ESY Services

17. Curriculum - Approval of a Textbook (High School Health-The Basics 14th edition)

New Textbook Proposal - High School Health Title: Health: The Basics – 14th editionAuthor: DonatellePublisher: PearsonCopyright: 2023ISBN-13: 978-0-137-46714-3 

18. Curriculum - Approval of a Renewal Agreement for Products and Services with Edmentum for a term of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.

The district utilizes Edmentum resources as part of a comprehensive approach to student learning, intervention, and graduation support.As part of the district’s internal assessment plan, students in grades K–6 complete the Exact Path diagnostic assessment three times per year. These benchmark administrations provide data to identify student strengths and skill gaps, monitor academic growth, and inform personalized learning pathways aligned to individual student needs.The instructional resources within Edmentum are also used to provide targeted instruction, guided practice, and skill reinforcement for students identified as needing additional academic support.Courseware is used at the high school level, when appropriate, to support credit recovery and help students remain on track toward meeting graduation requirements.

19. Curriculum - Approval of Disposal of Textbooks and Library Books

2. Policy - Approval of BoardDocs as the Board Agenda Software at a cost of $18,000 for a term from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

20. Curriculum - Approval of an Agreement with Betterview Counseling and Trauma Recovery for the 2026-2027 School Year

21. Curriculum - Approval of an Agreement with Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) for a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

22. Curriculum - Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Grand Canyon University for Field Placement for a term of April 28, 2026 through April 28, 2029

23. Curriculum - Approval of an ELD (English Language Development) Professional Learning Services Agreement with Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) for a term of August 15, 2026 through June 1, 2027

PASD will access professional learning services through the Chester County Intermediate Unit to support the high school English Language Learner Program and Language Arts, through use of our Additional Targeted Support & Improvement (ATSI) technical assistance. While a cost is listed on this agreement, no dollars will be spent by the district; instead we will use our banked ATSI hours.

24. Curriculum - Approval of Transportation/Overnight Field Trip

PIAA Track & Field States at Shippensburg - Thursday, May 21 thru Saturday, May 23, 2026. 

25. Approval of Minutes from May 2, 2026 Special Public Board Meeting

26. Approval of Minutes from May 4, 2026 Board Meeting

3. Policy - Approval of the Teacher Formal Observation Protocol

We have been working for the last two years on the faculty growth and evaluation model. The model includes faculty evaluation phases, timelines, observation protocol, and associated documentation.One of these components, the teacher formal observation protocol, requires the Board's and PDE's approval, since the District would like to use a formal observation protocol that is different from what PDE provides. For both the committee members who worked on the evaluation model and the district administration, this is worth the extra effort because the new protocol prioritizes teacher and student actions that we feel are the most valuable for meaningful teaching and learning to occur. PDE has told me that the approval process should not be difficult for PASD because we are attempting to use an updated version of the protocol that is currently provided by PDE. Changes to the teacher formal observation protocol include:updated language throughout, as compared with the 2013 version of the Danielson framework used by PDEfocus on student action, outcomes, and ownership of learning evidence-based ratings tied to current research.A licensing agreement with the Danielson Group would be required to use the 2022 Framework in your observation and evaluation forms if Phoenixville was doing so independently through a locally developed evaluation platform. Because Phoenixville is an existing Frontline user and we plan to continue with that platform for future implementation, the district's use is covered under the existing licensing agreement that Frontline maintains with the Danielson Group. Frontline pays a fee to the Danielson Group for use of the 2022 Framework in their platform.Should the Board approve the teacher formal observation protocol, this approval, along with documentation required by PDE, will be submitted to PDE for their approval. This will enable our teacher formal observation protocol (as part of the larger faculty growth and evaluation model) to go into effect for the Fall of 2026.   

4. Policy 122-AR-0 - Extracurricular Activities

Review Administrative Regulation on Extracurricular Activities Policy 122-AR-0

5. Policy 122.1-AR-0 - Noncurriculum-Related, Nonschool-Sponsored, Student-Initiated Groups

Review Administrative Regulation on Noncurriculum-Related, Nonschool-Sponsored, Student-Initiated Groups Policy 122.1-AR-0

6. Policy 122.1-AR-1 - Noncurriculum-Related, Nonschool-Sponsored, Student-Initiated Groups Acknowledgment Form

Review Administrative Regulation on Noncurriculum-Related, Nonschool-Sponsored, Student-Initiated Groups Acknowledgment Form Policy 122.1-AR-1

7. Policy 122.1-AR-2 - Request Form for Noncurriculum-Related, Nonschool-Sponsored, Student-Initiated Groups

Review Administrative Regulation on Request Form for Noncurriculum-Related, Nonschool-Sponsored, Student-Initiated Groups Policy 122.1-AR-2

8. Policy 202-AR-3 Information to Substantiate Sworn Statement by Resident

Review Administrative Regulation on Information to Substantiate Sworn Statement by Resident Policy 202-AR-3

9. Policy 325-AR-0 - Dress and Grooming

Review Administrative Regulation on Dress and Grooming Policy 325-AR-0

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

A current employee has generously "anonymously" donated (5) FIVE $100 ACME gift cards to help our families in need.

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.

1. Personnel - May 18, 2026 Personnel Report

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

11. Curriculum - Approval of Transportation/Overnight Field Trip

PIAA Track & Field States at Shippensburg - Thursday, May 21 thru Saturday, May 23, 2026. 

12. Approval of Minutes from May 2, 2026 Special Public Board Meeting

13. Approval of Minutes from May 4, 2026 Board Meeting

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 Dr. Jeremy Melber as Board Treasurer for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2026.

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

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.

1. Board Goals 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.

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.