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Several policy updates adopted after their 2nd reading. New Policy 915 adopted after 2nd reading. Several additional policy updates approved for their 1st reading (minor changes). Staffing updates approved, transportation contracts approved, Care Solace agreement reconsidered by the board, and approved. Additional agreements approved for outside services.

Several staffing updates among the various schools within the district as well as the sports teams. Several agreements approved (and one not approved - Care Solace) for supplemental services, several policies updated (mostly minor updates) and approved for a 1st reading. New policy 915 approved for another 1st reading.

Discussed several policy updates

Very short meeting (approx 30 min) despite the long recorded time. Mostly staff changes and updates and a few agreement approvals, such as the food service and substitute teacher service.

Stadium advertising discussed as a source of revenue for HUDL, HB 1983 discussed regarding playoff competitions, Comp Plan update provided, discussed legal RFP, more discussion was held on new Policy 915 regarding SAOs.

Discussed Title IX regs, Care Solace, the recent PA budget requirement for schools - security personnel, transportation contracts, several policy updates (updating references within these policies to keep them accurate and current based on other changes w/in the education and legal fields). An executive session was called at approximately the 65 minute mark for personnel reasons (per Board President) and the public meeting resumed at approximately the 92 minute mark. Several more policies were reviewed for necessary updates and will be presented to the public with the updates at the next Board Mtg for first readings. 24-25 Professional Learning plan presented by asst superintendent.

FY25 Budget approved (1.25% property tax increase to the community), new Policy 915 presented for first reading,

Presentation by the FFA Club, Flexible Instruction Days approved for SY24-25, more staffing changes approved, mental health service agreements approved, 2nd reading of Policy 101 approved (district's mission statement)

End-of-Year updates given by building principals. Appel, Yost & Zee LLP approved as district solicitor. Resolution passed regarding HB 1983, approved description of new staff position of K-12 Career Coordinator

New policy discussed regarding SAOs - policy 915. Mustang Foundation letter of introduction discussed. More budget discussion.

New Board member appointed by current members. CPACTC action taken by board to continue with the expansion project at the CPACTC. Contract w/ Metz Culinary approved (district's food service). Contract for Asst HS principal approved. Policy 810.3 adopted (regarding drivers of school-owned vehicles). First reading 101 - Mission statement to be amended to match what was approved w/in the 2024-27 Comprehensive Plan. CAIU operating budget approved.

This is one of 2 board meetings this month. The proposed budget will be presented at the 5/20 meeting. Board approved the district to apply for Flexible Instruction Days for the 24-25 school year. The Board approved the Act 93 agreement for compensation of Administrative and supervisory staff. Policy 101 adopted - updated district mission statement.

2024-2025 Budget Presentation - the budget is now available on the district's website for public review/comment (https://www.westperry.org/common/pages/UserFile.aspx?fileId=51689162). There is a tax increase w/in the proposed budget (1.26%). Also take time to check out the presentation presented by the district's business manager - https://www.westperry.org/common/pages/UserFile.aspx?fileId=51833415. Email the Board with your concerns - they need to hear from the community. Board will be voting on the budget June 10th - public comment welcome from community residents.

New middle school math and science curriculum resources were showcased by the teachers running the pilot classrooms. Additionally, the board had the opportunity to review the new elementary reading literacy resource set. Policy 101 was reviewed (wording already approved via the recent Comprehensive Plan) with intent to present for 1st reading on 4/15/24. WP policies 702 and 913 were discussed w/ intent to add a policy 915 (similar to South Middleton SD's 915). CPACTC resolution reviewed with intent to approve at the 4/15 meeting. Food service FTPs were discussed with intent to approve at 4/15 mtg. Discussion was held regarding school start times versus transportation costs and issues. Additionally, a short discussion was held regarding the school board candidates who applied for appointment. That vote will occur at the 4/15 meeting.

Resignation of board member, Dan Rice, accepted and vacancy announced w/ intent to fill at 4/15 Board Meeting. 2024-2027 Comprehensive Plan was approved by the board. Audit report from previous fiscal year (2022-23) accepted by board. Updates to Policies 200, 202, 217, and 254 were officially adopted (changes related to education opportunities for children of military families). Changes to Policy 810.3 were presented for the 1st reading regarding drivers of school vehicles.

2022-23 Financial Audit Findings presented, RFP for legal services discussed, 2024-25 School Calendar reviewed, Policy 810.3 (district vehicle drivers) updated, 2024-27 Comp Plan reviewed (post edits and public comment period)

Updated policy 226 regarding searches was approved. First readings of policies 200, 202, 217 and 254 were approved as well (all 4 relate to updated state policy regarding military children)

Discussion: review of the proposed CPACTC (VoTech) 24-25 budget that will be voted on in the next meeting; Policies 218 (discipline), 127 (assessments), 200 (enrollment eligibility), 217 (graduation), 254 (military children) were reviewed for updates; Care Solace update given; in-house board communication practices discussed.

Dr. Dubaich presented the 1st complete draft of the state-mandated Comprehensive Plan for 2024-2027. It is available for public review for 28 days (through the school district's website, www.westperry.org). The goal is to obtain Board approval in March to meet the state's April deadline.

Staff changes addressed, Policies 815 (use of computers/networks) & 819 (suicide awareness/prevention) approved/adopted by the board, policy 226 (searches) introduced for 1st reading

Discussion/comments made regarding public virtual participation, HS principal's freshman program explained, new PCAC chair appointed (Ashley Weaver), updates provided by asst superintendent regarding PA Ready Index and Comprehensive Plan, updated wording to policies 815 & 819, tax increase cap approved at 5.3%.

New security camera system was proposed (video presentation included by vendor), Comprehensive plan update given by asst superintendent, STRIVE program discussed, various transportation issues discussed, Classroom monitor position explained/proposed, PA regarding instruction days vs instruction hours discussed, as well as the district calendar for 24-25 school year.

Newly elected school board members were sworn in, president & VP elected, and board committee assignments established. During the Committee of the Whole meeting, a few policies were discussed, as well as some board procedures (such as whether or not to allow virtual public participation, which would change some other procedure rules).

Final meeting for board members George Fishel, Shannon Morris and Jean Rice - Thank you for your service. Meeting included district-wide updates provided by appropriate admin, HVAC contract with McClure Co approved for replacement project of Middle School Rooftop units, and staffing changes approved to maintain necessary coverage of students.

The new teacher contract between WPSD and WPEA was approved by the board (vote was at the end of the meeting). During COW, McClure submitted their project bid for the middle school HVAC project. WPSD policy 226 was reviewed and discussed for updates. The new teacher induction program (and associated evaluation metric) was reviewed.