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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.

Updated policies adopted, purchases and field trips approved, staff changes and duty-updates approved.

The sound was muted at the onset of the meeting but that issue is resolved just a few minutes into the meeting. The Lions Club presented an offer to support a school-based student club. The Pre-K program was explained via a detailed slide show. Flex day options were discussed, as well as another proposal for a school-owned 9-passenger van.

Girls Varsity/JV Wrestling teams approved, transportation contracts approved, first readings of policies 006, 216.1, 251, and 707. HS Library renamed to the Brenda Seidel Memorial Library. Note: there is a delayed start of the meeting by several minutes.

Prior to the meeting's discussion, newly appointed school director, Jay Hamilton took the Oath of Office. The first portion of the recording is the COW meeting at which policy changes were discussed, Health & Safety plan was reviewed, name change request submitted for library, and addition of girls wrestling team requested. During the voting Board meeting, personnel needs were addressed (resignations, job duties, etc).

Staffing shortages discussed, district improvements & readiness addressed (school year starts next week), High School ATSI plan approved, student handbooks approved, various operating "agreements"/MOUs/contracts approved

Community Action Committee update given, Staffing update provided, maintenance projects updated, and Comprehensive Plan discussed

Initial meeting involving the Comprehensive Plan, which is due by end of 3/2024. Asst Super't Dubaich and board member Gabby Brandt both presented on the creating of this document.

High school ATSI plan was presented. Robbyn Metz was selected to chair the Advisory Committee. A new board president and treasurer were selected (the former president/treasurer did not voluntarily relinquish their seats).

This COW meeting preceded a regular school board meeting (posted separately). Bus contracts and staffing needs were discussed, as well as the desire for more time to be spent on the upcoming comprehensive planning.

The first 30 mins (approx) involve interviews for the vacant Reg 1 School Director seat. Then, the next 30 mins (approx) are just waiting on the regular meeting to start. I apologize for the lack of editing at this point. I will try to get this broken into 2 separate videos but for now, this the evening, in its entirety. A school board director was sworn in - Gabrielle Brandt. More staffing changes were approved. MOUs and agreements between the district and various services were approved.

School Director Kitner's resignation officially accepted. School year has ended and rooms are being cleaned/cleared. Maintenance projects including roof for one building and paving at another were approved. Various MOUs and agreements between parties were approved.

Recording starts about 4-4.5 minutes prior to joining mtg. Be aware, video starts several seconds prior to the sound. The discussion included (but not limited to) various services utilized by the school (including on-line class services, solicitor services), immediate resignation of school director, school climate survey summery, various maintenance project updates, superintendent update.

Sorry, folks. The recording was delayed and thus the first 30 minutes of the meeting were missed (no fault of the district). Recording starts after the public comment on agenda items, during the discussion of a roof replacement proposal. 23-24 Budget was passed (towards the end of the mtg).