October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Instructional Affairs Committee Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Committee Chairperson
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2. Announcements to the Audience
Speaker(s):
Committee Chairperson
Description:
Instructional Affairs Committee meetings are videotaped and available on the District's website.
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3. Public Comment #1
Speaker(s):
Committee Chairperson
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 Committee Chairperson 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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4. Instructional Affairs
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4.A. BCSSSD Special Education Tuition Contract Agreements
Speaker(s):
Dr. Brian Cohen
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4.B. BCIU Service Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Brian Cohen
Attachments:
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4.C. Penndel Mental Health Center Letter of Agreement
Speaker(s):
Committee Chairperson
Attachments:
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4.D. Chamberlain University Memorandum of Understanding
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Description:
Chamberlain University is seeking nursing placements.
Attachments:
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4.E. Marywood University Memorandum of Understanding
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Description:
For a teacher to complete her Principal Internship.
Attachments:
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4.F. Gwynedd Mercy University Internship Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Attachments:
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4.G. Temple University Student Affiliation Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Attachments:
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4.H. Wilson College Affiliation Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Attachments:
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4.I. Rider University Teacher Candidate Placement Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Attachments:
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4.J. Kean University Affiliated Site Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Attachments:
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4.K. New Club Application - Smart Starts
Speaker(s):
Joe Stoll - Club Advisor
Attachments:
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4.L. New Club Application - Bensalem Cricket Club
Speaker(s):
Jamie Rosenberg - Teacher
Attachments:
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4.M. New Club Application - Physics Olympians
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Attachments:
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5. Discussion Items
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5.A. Grades 9-12 Grading Framework
Speaker(s):
Geoff Per/Nicole Copestick
Description:
Tabled from the September IA Committee meeting.
Attachments:
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5.B. High School Finals
Speaker(s):
Geoff Per/Nicole Copestick
Description:
Tabled from the September IA meeting.
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5.C. Update to BCCC Dual Enrollment
Speaker(s):
Dr. Brian Cohen
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5.D. Student-owned Devices in School
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh/Bob Hood
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5.E. BHS College and Career Fair
Speaker(s):
Dr. Brian Cohen
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5.F. Field Trip Requests
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Description:
These trips were not listed on the school's anticipated field trip report approved August 26, 2026.
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5.F.1. Elementary Robotics
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Description:
Croydon Woods Nature Preserve
Croydon, PA October 14, 2026 Edeleman Fossil Park Sewell, NJ October 23, 2026 Franklin Institute Philadephia, PA November 10, 2026 |
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5.F.2. Valley Elementary School
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Description:
Kindergarten
Halloween Parade to D.O. October 30, 2026
Attachments:
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5.F.3. Shafer Middle School
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Description:
Grade 7 ELA
Walnut Street Theatre Philadelphia, PA December 15, 2026
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5.F.4. Bensalem High School
Speaker(s):
Dr. Donna Minnigh
Description:
Grades 9-12
Liberty Museum Philadelphia, PA November 4, 2026 OWLS Transition Program Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, PA November 18, 2026 Grades 11-12 OTN Greenfield Film Festival Workshop Fort Washington, PA November 18, 2026 Grade 12 Field Experience Valley Elementary School Various dates |
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6. Public Comment #2
Speaker(s):
Committee Chairperson
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 Committee Chairperson 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 #2 is reserved for general District-related matters. |
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Committee Chairperson
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