August 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Monthly Board Meeting
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A. OPENING
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A.1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
President Durnell
Description:
West Chester Area SD public meetings are live-streamed and recorded for the purpose of public broadcast and posting on the Internet. The West Chester Area SD disclaims responsibility for both images, statements, and/or actions made by those in attendance at the recorded public meetings.
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A.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
President Durnell led the salute to the flag. |
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A.3. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Description:
Board Members: Vice President Bevilacqua, Director Campbell, Director Detre, President Durnell, Director Fleming, Director Frey, Director Jackson, Director Lahm, Director Parkinson |
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A.4. Special Announcement (if applicable)
Speaker(s):
President Durnell
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B. PUBLIC COMMENT
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B.1. Public Comment Protocol
Speaker(s):
District Solicitor
Description:
District solicitor reads procedure for public comment.
Note:
Residents wishing to make public comment on agenda items must register prior to the start of the meeting.
Public comments on agenda items will be taken at the beginning of the meeting prior to voting.
Policy 903: Public Participation in Board Meetings governs public comment.
The committee chair or designee will call residents in the order in which they signed in.
A three-minute timer will be projected on the screen and will start after the speaker gives their name and township/borough.
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B.2. Public Comment on Agenda Items
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C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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C.1. Approval of July 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
President Durnell
Attachments:
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D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
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D.1. Announcement of Executive Session Date(s) and subject matter(s)
Speaker(s):
President Durnell
Description:
Board President announced dates and subject matter of Executive Sessions held since last board meeting. |
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E. APPROVAL OF August 24, 2026 AGENDA
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E.1. Amendments to Agenda (if applicable)
Speaker(s):
President Durnell
Description:
At this time, members of the School Board are given the opportunity to request changes to the Board meeting agenda (if applicable).
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E.2. Agenda Approval
Speaker(s):
President Durnell
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F. REPORTS
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F.1. Superintendent's Monthly Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Christopher
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G. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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G.1. Monthly Personnel Report for Board Approval
Speaker(s):
Ms. Ferraguto Rita
Attachments:
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H. CONSENT AGENDA
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H.1. Approval of August 24, 2026 Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
President Durnell
Description:
Approval is requested of the following Consent Agenda Item(s) H2-H6 as listed and/or amended:
H3. Personnel Committee - none H4. Property & Finance Committee
H5. Policy Review Committee - none
If applicable, more information is listed under each committee meeting (H2-H6). |
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H.2. Teaching, Learning and Equity Committee Consent Agenda Items
Description:
Approval of the following Teaching, Learning and Equity Committee Consent Agenda Item(s):
Attachments:
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H.3. Personnel Committee Consent Agenda Items - none
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H.4. Property & Finance Committee Consent Agenda Items
Description:
Approval is requested of the following Property and Finance Committee Consent Agenda items:
Attachments:
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H.5. Policy Review Committee Consent Agenda Items - none
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H.6. Other Business Consent Agenda Items
Description:
Approval is requested of the following Other Business Consent Agenda Item(s):
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I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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I.1. Teaching, Learning and Equity Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Director Parkinson
Description:
Meeting minutes from the August 17, 2026 Teaching, Learning and Equity Committee meeting are attached.
Attachments:
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I.2. Personnel Committee Report - None
Speaker(s):
Director Fleming
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I.3. Property & Finance Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Director Bevilacqua
Description:
Meeting minutes from the August 17, 2026 Property & Finance Committee meeting are attached.
Attachments:
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I.4. Policy Review Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
Description:
The August Policy Review Committee Meeting was held immediately preceding tonight's Board meeting. Meeting minutes are not yet available. |
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J. OTHER BUSINESS
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J.1. Approval of the Appointment of Crystal Dowdell as Interim Assistant Principal at Henderson High School
Speaker(s):
Director Fleming
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K. COMMENTS FROM RESIDENTS
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K.1. Comments from Residents Protocol
Speaker(s):
District Solicitor
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K.2. Comments from Residents
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L. CLOSING REMARKS
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L.1. Board member makes a closing remark
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M. ADJOURNMENT
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M.1. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
President Durnell
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