October 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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2. MEETING OPENING
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2.A. Call to Order
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2.B. Salute to Flag
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2.C. Roll Call
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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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3.A. There was an executive session of the Joint Board held at Upper Bucks County Technical School on September 17, 2026, to discuss legal matters.
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3.B. There was an executive session on September 30, 2026, at 6:30 pm to discuss legal matters and personnel.
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4. DISTRICT RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
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5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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5.A. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bridget O'Connell
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5.B. Student Representative Report
Description:
2026-2027 Student Representatives
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5.C. Extracurricular Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Director Ott
Description:
Committee Members:
Dr. James Ott-Board Committee Chairperson Brian Gilbert- Administrative Committee Chairperson Saul Ramos, Betsy Nilsen, (Alternate: Scott Freeman) Meeting Locations: PHS Library Meeting State Time: 6:30 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.D. Educational Programs and Services Committee Report-REPORT FROM 10/14/2026
Speaker(s):
Director Beerer
Description:
Committee Members:
Dr. Karen Beerer-Board Committee Chairperson Dr. Michael Donnelly- Administrative Committee Chairperson Cora Landis, Silvia LeBlanc, (Alternate: Betsy Nilsen) Meeting Locations: PHS Library Meeting State Time: 6:30 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.E. Buildings and Grounds Committee Report-REPORT FROM 9/23/2026
Speaker(s):
Director Freeman
Description:
Committee Members:
Scott Freeman-Board Committee Chairperson Al Crouthamel- Administrative Committee Chairperson Linda Wenhold, Dr. James Ott (Alternate: James Hallowell) Meeting Locations: PHS Library Meeting State Time: 7:00 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.F. Fiscal Oversight Committee Report-REPORT FROM 10/19/2026
Speaker(s):
Director Ramos
Description:
Committee Members:
Saul Ramos (Treasurer)-Board Committee Chairperson Chris Berdnik- Administrative Committee Chairperson Scott Freeman, James Hallowell (Alternate: Linda Wenhold) Meeting Locations: PHS Library or Auditorium Meeting State Time: 9:00 am 2027-2028 Budget Presentations 12/2/2026, 12/16/2026, 1/20/2027 Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.G. Policy Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Director LeBlanc
Description:
Committee Members:
Silvia LeBlanc-Board Committee Chairperson Rich Heffernan- Administrative Committee Chairperson Dr. Karen Beerer, Linda Wenhold (Alternate: Cora Landis) Meeting Locations: PHS Audion Meeting State Time: 5:30 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.H. Upper Bucks County Technical School Joint Operating Committee Report-REPORT FROM 9/17/2026 & 10/15/2026
Speaker(s):
Director Ott
Description:
Committee Members:
James Hallowell, Dr. James Ott, Cora Landis (Alternate: Saul Ramos) Meeting Locations: UBCTS Main Conference Room Meeting State Time: 7:00 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.I. Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 Board of Directors Meeting Report-REPORT FROM 10/20/2026
Speaker(s):
Director Hallowell
Description:
Committee Member:
James Hallowell Meeting Locations: BCIU Conference Room A-B-C Meeting State Time: 7:00 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.J. PSBA Liaisons
Speaker(s):
Director Landis
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5.K. Committee Approved Expenditures
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT CONCERNING ITEMS ON THE ACTION AGENDA
Description:
Link to Public Comment Participation Request Form
Link to Policy 903 Public Participation in Board Meetings To request to participate in public comment, please complete a request form by 3:30 pm on the day of the meeting. The link will be inactive after this time. A link to the form is found in the public comment sections of the meeting agenda. You may also request participation by calling Deana Cronk at 610-847-5131 ext. 4024, and she will enter your information into the form. Requests can be made until 3:30 pm the day of the meeting. Anyone wishing to participate in public comment must be present at the meeting. Please visit Board Policy 903-Public Participation in Board Meeting for information, procedures, and guidelines used for public comments in meetings from individuals and groups.
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7. ACTION AGENDA
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7.A. Motion to Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings, Financial Reports, and Personnel Recommendations
Description:
Minutes of Meetings from 9/16/2026 & 9/30/2026, Financial Reports, and Personnel Recommendations
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7.B. Motion to Approve: Director of Facilities Revised Job Description
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the revised Director of Facilities job description. The job description was reviewed and revised at the time of a retirement.
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7.C. Motion to Approve: Christopher Bogen to the Act 93 position of Director of Facilities
Description:
A motion is in order to appoint Christopher Bogen to the Act 93 position of Director of Facilities, replacing Alan Crouthamel, effective approximately December 14, 2026, at an annual salary of $108,000 (to be prorated)
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7.D. Motion to Approve: Homestead/Farmstead Agreement with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the Homestead/Farmstead Agreement with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 to mail the Homestead/Farmstead annual notice to homeowners as required by Act 1 of 2006. The agreement was reviewed by the Fiscal Oversight Committee at the October 19, 2026, meeting. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.E. Motion to Approve: Wastewater Treatment Plant change order #6
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the Wastewater Treatment Plant change order #6. The change order was reviewed by the Fiscal Oversight Committee at the October 19, 2026, meeting. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.F. Motion to Approve: Marching Band Trailer Purchase
Description:
A motion is in order to purchase a trailer for the marching band. This was reviewed by the Fiscal Oversight Committee at the October 19, 2026, meeting. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.G. Motion to Approve: Amended 2026-2027 Investment Plan
Description:
A motion is in order to amend the 2026-2027 Investment Plan to amend the Bank CD amount from 15% to 25%. This was reviewed by the Fiscal Oversight Committee at the October 19, 2026, meeting. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.H. Motion to Approve: Consent Agenda: PEA Cyber Memorandum of Understanding and Affiliation Agreement with Marshall University
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda, which includes the annual MOU with PEA regarding cyber courses and the Affiliation Agreement with Marshall University. The MOU and Agreement were reviewed by the EPS Committee at the October 14, 2026, meeting. The committee is recommending approval.
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7.I. Motion to Approve:Tri-Boro Fencing Contractors as the lowest bidder to install a baseball backstop and baseline fencing for the PALMS baseball field
Description:
A motion is in order to approve Tri-Boro Fencing Contractors as the lowest bidder to install a baseball backstop and baseline fencing for the PALMS baseball field for a total cost of $15,358. This was discussed by the Buildings and Grounds Committee at the September 23, 2026, meeting. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.J. Motion to Approve: Second Reads of Policies
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the following policies for Second Read.
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7.K. Motion to Approve: First Reads of Policies
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the following policies for first read.
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7.L. Motion to Approve: Panorama Education to conduct a survey of the school community
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the service order from Panorama Education for $9,210 to conduct a survey of the school community to establish a baseline of school culture and identify specific areas for improvement regarding safety, engagement, and academic preparedness. The detailed invoice was reviewed by the Fiscal Oversight Committee at the October 19, 2026, meeting. The Committee is recommending approval.
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8. DISCUSSION
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8.A. Consolidation Consideration Next Steps
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9. INFORMATIONAL
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9.A. The Board's ballot for the 2026 PSBA Officer Election was submitted by Deana Cronk on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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9.B. Senior Athlete Night
Description:
Football / Band / Cheer - 10/23
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10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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11. PUBLIC COMMENT CONCERNING OTHER BUSINESS
Description:
Link to Public Comment Participation Request Form
Link to Policy 903 Public Participation in Board Meetings To request to participate in public comment, please complete a request form by 3:30 pm on the day of the meeting. The link will be inactive after this time. A link to the form is found in the public comment sections of the meeting agenda. You may also request participation by calling Deana Cronk at 610-847-5131 ext. 4024, and she will enter your information into the form. Requests can be made until 3:30 pm the day of the meeting. Anyone wishing to participate in public comment must be present at the meeting. Please visit Board Policy 903-Public Participation in Board Meeting for information, procedures, and guidelines used for public comments in meetings from individuals and groups.
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12. BOARD COMMENTS, COMPLIMENTS, AND CONCERNS
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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