September 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Action Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
The Board of School Directors respectfully requests that all cell phones and electronic devices be turned off for the duration of the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation with this request.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Please join the Board of School Directors and Administration in a moment of silent reflection followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Announcement to the Audience
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Regular Action Meetings are conducted on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center Board Meeting Room, 3000 Donallen Drive, Bensalem, PA. The calendar of yearly meeting dates was duly announced according to law and publicly advertised. Regular Action Meetings are broadcast live on District access channels and are livestreamed on our district website as well as recorded for future broadcasting. |
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4. Student Performance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Students in grades 3 to 6 from Cornwells Elementary School share their talents and showcase the incredible work happening in the Autistic Support Program by performing a song from the America Show. |
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5. Certificates of Recognition
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Congratulations to BHS junior, Gregory Winters, for completing his Eagle Scout project. Greg, along with a group of volunteers from Scouts and other community members, built gaga pits at Samuel K. Faust and Benjamin Rush Elementary Schools.
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6. Superintendent's Highlights and Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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7. Public Comment #1
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Bensalem community members wishing to speak must register in person at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center by completing a public comment card. To speak during Public Comment #1, cards must be submitted to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Cards for Public Comment #2 may be submitted any time during the meeting. When recognized, speakers should approach the microphone, state their name for the record, and will have three minutes to speak. Public Comment #1 is limited to items listed on the agenda. |
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8. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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9. Solicitor's Report
Speaker(s):
Solicitor
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9.A. Executive Session Announcements
Speaker(s):
Solicitor
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10. Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.A. Student School Board Report
Description:
2026-2027 Student School Board Members
Daphne Gao Jay Kamdar Anna Marks
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10.B. Standing Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Instructional Affairs Committee
Business Affairs Committee Personnel Committee Policy Committee |
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10.C. Liaison Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Bucks County IU Joint Board Committee
Bucks County Technical School Joint Board Committee Bucks County Technical School Authority PSBA Board Liaison Bensalem Education Foundation Committee Bensalem High School Hall of Fame Committee Bensalem Township Council & Bucks County Liaison Bensalem Township Drug & Alcohol Liaison Charter School Committee Co-Curricular Advisory Council Just for the Kids Education Foundation Legislative & Government Affairs Liaison Public Relations & Community Outreach Committee Wellness Committee |
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11. Appointment of District Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12. Superintendent Employment Contract
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.A. Secretary's Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.A.1. Continued Regular Action Meeting from the June 29, 2026 Regular Action Meeting - August 4, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.A.2. Business, Facilities & Technology Committee Meeting - August 4, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.A.3. Instructional Affairs Committee Meeting - August 17, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.A.4. Policy Committee Meeting - August 18, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.A.5. Personnel Committee Meeting - August 19, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.A.6. Regular Action Meeting - August 26, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.B. Treasurer's Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.C. Policy 221 Dress and Grooming
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Review: Policy Committee - April 21, 2026; May 19, 2026; June 16, 2026
First Read: Regular Action Meeting - June 29, 2026 Second Read: Regular Action Meeting - August 26, 2026
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13.D. Holy Family University Educational Partnership Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.E. Disbursements, Payments and Obligations
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.F. Budget Transfers
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.H. Security Camera Expansion
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
COSTARS #548714.
Lowest responsible quotation received. Funded by the Building Better Communities grant.
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13.I. Minuteman Security & Life Safety Quotes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Lowest responsible quotations received.
Funded by the Building Better Communities grant. COSTARS #180639 |
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13.J. Mercury Systems Fire Alarm Services
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
COSTARS contract #040-E25-312
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13.K. DWD Mechanical Contractors Quote
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
COSTARS #008-E22-897 |
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13.L. Facility Rental Request - Snyder Car Wash
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.M. Belmont Hills Elementary School Steamer
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.N. Food Services Vendors 2026-2027
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.O. CDW Government LLC Quote - Adobe Sign
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.S. Retirements/Resignations/Terminations
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.U. Job Descriptions
Speaker(s):
Board President
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14. School Board Policy
Speaker(s):
Board President
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14.A. SECOND READ: Policy 124 Alternative Instruction
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Reviewed: Policy Committee - August 18, 2026
First Read: August 26, 2026
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14.B. SECOND READ: Policy 313 Evaluation of Employees
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Request by Committee Chair on 2/5/26 to review active policy.
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14.C. SECOND READ: Policy 314.1 HIV Infection
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Reviewed: Policy Committee - August 18, 2026
First Read: August 26, 2026
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14.D. SECOND READ: Policy 610 Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Reviewed: Policy Committee - August 18, 2026
First Read: August 26, 2026
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14.E. FIRST READ: Policy 103 Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Students
Speaker(s):
Board President
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14.F. FIRST READ: Policy 122 Extra Curricular Activities
Speaker(s):
Board President
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14.G. FIRST READ: Policy 709.1 Video Surveillance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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15. Instructional Affairs
Speaker(s):
Board President
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15.A. INFORMATION ITEM: Field Trip Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
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16. Business Affairs
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16.A. Homestead/Farmstead District Agreement - 2026-2027
Speaker(s):
Board President
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16.B. INFORMATION ITEM: Fundraising Report - September 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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17. Personnel
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17.A. MOU - Employee B
Speaker(s):
Board President
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17.B. Drivers' Collective Bargaining Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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17.C. Drivers' Memorandum of Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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17.D. Employment Extension Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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17.E. Act 93 Agreement Tier XI Adjustment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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17.F. Appointment of School Board Treasurer
Speaker(s):
Board President
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18. Public Comment #2
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Bensalem community members wishing to speak must register in person at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center by completing a public comment card. To speak during Public Comment #1, cards must be submitted to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Cards for Public Comment #2 may be submitted any time during the meeting. When recognized, speakers should approach the microphone, state their name for the record, and will have three minutes to speak. Public Comment #1 is limited to items listed on the agenda. |
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19. Upcoming Board Meetings
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
October 2026
6 Public Relations & Community Outreach Committee - 6:30 PM @ BHS 13 Instructional Affairs Committee - 6:00 PM 14 Business, Facilities & Technology Committee - 6:00 PM 19 Co-Curricular/Sports Association - 6:30 PM @ BHS Internet Cafe 20 Policy Committee - 5:30 PM 21 Personnel Committee - 6:00 PM 22 Wellness Committee - 5:00 PM (Virtual) 28 Regular Action - 7:30 PM |
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20. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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