October 26, 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 School District public meetings are live-streamed and recorded for the purpose of public broadcast and posting on the Internet. The West Chester Area School District disclaims responsibility for any 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:
Swara Pratyakshi and Paul Brandon from Mary C Howse Elementary School led the salute to the flag and provided an update on their school's activities. |
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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 Student Representatives: Akshara Nimmagadda - East HS, Charlie Ball - Henderson HS, and Tommy Haws - Rustin HS |
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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.
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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 September 28, 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 October 26, 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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F.2. Monthly High School Student Representative Report
Speaker(s):
High School Representatives
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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 October 26, 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 H6. Other Business
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 October 19, 2026 Teaching, Learning and Equity Committee meeting are attached.
Attachments:
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I.2. Personnel Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Director Fleming
Description:
Meeting minutes from the September 28, 2026 Personnel Committee meeting are attached.
Attachments:
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I.3. Property & Finance Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Vice President Bevilacqua
Description:
Meeting minutes from the October 19, 2026 Property & Finance Committee meeting are attached.
Attachments:
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I.4. Approval of 2027-28 Building Budget Allocations
Speaker(s):
Vice President Bevilacqua
Attachments:
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I.5. Policy Review Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
Description:
The October Policy Review Committee Meeting was held immediately preceding tonight's Board meeting. Meeting minutes are not yet available.
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I.6. Approval of Revised Policy 102 Academic Standards, First Reading
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
Attachments:
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I.7. Approval of New Policy 204.1 Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks, First Reading
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
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I.8. Approval of Revised Policy 209 Health Examinations/Screenings, First Reading
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
Attachments:
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I.9. Approval of New Administrative Guideline 209AG3 Request for Exemption from Growth Screening, First Reading
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
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I.10. Approval of New Administrative Guideline 235.1AG3 Surveying Students and Staff by Internal Graduate Degree Candidates
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
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I.11. Approval of Revised Policy 246 School Wellness, First Reading
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
Attachments:
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I.12. Approval of Revised Policy 249 Bullying/Cyberbullying, First Reading
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
Attachments:
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I.13. Approval of New Administrative Guideline 704AG2 Lead Testing, First Reading
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
Attachments:
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I.14. Approval of Revised Policy 803 School Calendar, First Reading
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
Attachments:
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I.15. Approval of Revised Policy 805.2 School Safety Personnel, First Reading
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
Attachments:
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I.16. Approval of Revised Policy 822 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Reading
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
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J. OTHER REPORTS
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J.1. Chester County Intermediate Unit Report
Speaker(s):
Director Detre
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K. OTHER BUSINESS
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K.1. Approval to Ratify the Petition of the West Chester Area School District to Intervene in the matter of West Goshen Township v. the Stewarts and Boston Market Corporation, Civil Action No. 2026-08645-RC
Speaker(s):
Vice President Bevilacqua
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K.2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the Chester County Water Fellows Initiative
Speaker(s):
Director Fleming
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K.3. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the STEM Teacher Leader Academy Participant Stipend
Speaker(s):
Director Fleming
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K.4. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the Pennsylvania Chief Science Officer Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
Speaker(s):
Director Fleming
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L. COMMENTS FROM RESIDENTS
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L.1. Comments from Residents Protocol
Speaker(s):
District Solicitor
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L.2. Comments from Residents
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M. CLOSING REMARKS
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M.1. Board member makes a closing remark
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N. ADJOURNMENT
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N.1. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
President Durnell
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