Public Meeting Agenda: September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Policy Committee Meeting

A. Welcome

A.1. Call to Order

Discussion: Call the meeting to order and take roll call. The meeting was called to order at 5:08 PM.

A.2. Approval of Minutes for Policy Committee Meeting - April 29, 2026

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Policy Committee Minutes from April 29, 2026.

Discussion: Approval of the Policy Committee Minutes from April 29, 2026.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion was made to approve the minutes from the April 29, 2026 Policy Committee meeting. This motion, made by Amy Sheridan and seconded by Vince Azzolina, Carried.

Amy Sheridan: Yes
Vince Azzolina: Yes
Joshua Zebrak: Yes
Deborah Bucciero: Yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

_2026-04-29 Minutes - FR Board of School Directors Policy Committee Meeting

B. Public Comments

Discussion: Visitors who wish to make public comments should provide their name and municipality on the sign-in sheet before the start of the meeting. There is a 4-minute time limit per person for comments. Additional information can be found in School Board Policy 903.

C. Policies for First Read

C.1. Policy 102. Academic Standards

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve moving policy to the Committee of the Whole for first read.

Discussion:

Changes to academic standards and instruction related to the potential health and academic impacts, and safety and security concerns associated with social media use.
New Chapter 4 requirements for Personal Finance
Identification of PA Core Standards and PA Integrated Standards
Policy 102 is a mandated policy.

Action(s):

Motion Unseconded:

Motion to approve moving policy to the Committee of the Whole for first read. This motion, made by Joshua Zebrak, Unseconded.

Amendment Unseconded:

Motion to approve moving policy to the Committee of the Whole for first read. Motion was made and carried unanimously by the committee. This motion, made by Joshua Zebrak, Unseconded.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Policy 102 Academic Standards Revised 8 25 2026

C.2. Policy 105. Curriculum

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve moving policy to the Committee of the Whole for first read.

Discussion:

Instructional requirements regarding Physical Education and Social Media. Changes reflected within the legal citations section of the policy.
Guidance on considerations for screen time and technology use
Policy 105 is recommended for legal liability purposes

Action(s):

Motion Unseconded:

Motion to approve moving policy to the Committee of the Whole for first read. This motion, made by Joshua Zebrak, Unseconded.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Policy 105 Curriculum 8 28 2026

C.3. Policy 204.1. Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve moving policy to the Committee of the Whole for first read.

Discussion:

New Policy
Added by way of Omnibus School Code
Weekly wellness checks on students who participate in a virtual instruction program for the full school year
Policy 204.1 is a mandated policy

Action(s):

Motion Unseconded:

Motion to approve moving policy to the Committee of the Whole for first read. This motion, made by Joshua Zebrak, Unseconded.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Policy 204.1 Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks 8 25 2026

C.4. Policy 209. Health Examinations/Screenings

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve moving policy to the Committee of the Whole for first read.

Discussion:

Height and weight data used to track a student's growth pattern and NOT to calculate the student's weight/height ratio (BMI)
Parents/guardians must be provided notification of their right and the procedure to request an exemption from such measurements
Requirement to make eating disorder awareness and education information and materials available for students in grades six through twelve and posted on the district's website
Policy 209 is recommended for legal liability purposes

Attachments: (1)

Policy 209 Health Examinations_Screenings 8 25 2026

C.5. Policy 246. School Wellness

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve moving policy to the Committee of the Whole for first read.

Discussion:

Use of height and weight measurements to calculate a student's body mass index (BMI) is prohibited
Social media literacy in schools must address the following: mental, psychological and physical effects of social media and mobile device use; potential impacts on academic growth and learning; safe use of social media; predatory behavior; potential human trafficking; and personal security and privacy
Policy 246 is a mandated policy

Action(s):

Motion Unseconded:

Motion to approve moving policy to the Committee of the Whole for first read. This motion, made by Joshua Zebrak, Unseconded.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Revised Policy 246

C.6. Policy 249. Bullying/Cyberbullying

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve moving policy to the Committee of the Whole for first read.

Discussion:

Addition of Cyberbullying to the title of the policy
Includes two new definitions for: Artificial Intelligence-Generated or Modified Media and Cyberbullying
Includes procedures for reporting, investigating, and response to bullying/cyberbullying (previously an AR)
Policy 249 is a mandated policy

Attachments: (1)

Policy 249 Bullying_Cyberbullying Approved 8 25 2026

D. Policy Committee Dates

Discussion:

December 14, 2026
February 1, 2027
April 5, 2027

E. Adjournment

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to Adjourn

Discussion: Meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion to Adjourn. This motion, made by Vince Azzolina and seconded by Amy Sheridan, Carried.

Deborah Bucciero: Yes
Joshua Zebrak: Yes
Amy Sheridan: Yes
Vince Azzolina: Yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Policy Committee Meeting

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