Andrew M Casselman

The board meeting featured student presentations, including a student ambassador report and a school highlight from Mary Frank Elementary. Key topics included the recognition of teachers and staff with annual awards, including the secondary and elementary teachers of the year and a classified employee of the year. Additionally, the Board discussed student community programs such as the Mustangs Give Back Club and arts enrichment initiatives.

This document outlines the Penn-Harris-Madison School District's $25,000,000 Capital Improvement Projects planned for 2026. These projects, spanning various district facilities, are based on facility assessments and stakeholder feedback, prioritized by safety, security, the learning environment, and replacement cycles. The plan leverages data-informed decision-making for facility condition improvements across structural, electrical, mechanical, and space planning aspects, including Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). Projects are categorized by location and type, aiming to create optimal, 21st-century learning environments through overall quality, improved classroom settings, and adaptable spaces. Professional service agreements were approved on May 19, 2025, with bond funding planned to finance these improvements, which are anticipated to begin in Spring 2026 and continue through the 2026-27 school year.

This document outlines the Penn-Harris-Madison School District's capital improvement plan for 2027, detailing approximately $25,000,000 in facility enhancements across most facilities. The plan utilizes data-informed decision-making to prioritize projects based on safety, learning environment, replacement cycles, and overall appearance and function. It involves securing professional service agreements, bond funding, and strategic project scheduling to ensure efficient execution. The primary objectives are to create and maintain optimal learning environments, improve classroom experiences, and equip students for 21st-century success, with projects categorized across Safety & Security, District Initiatives, Principal Identified Needs, and Facilities and Maintenance.

The meeting included the presentation of the first semester achievement report for Penn High School, covering academic results, professional development initiatives, school improvement goals, and student achievements in athletics and extracurricular activities. Discussions focused on continuous school improvement, accreditation processes with Cognia, strategies for student academic support, and the utilization of stakeholder feedback to enhance educational outcomes.

The board meeting included student board ambassador recognitions, reports on various school projects including the Kingsmen Forge and Education Foundation grant updates, and the adoption of the meeting agenda. Key business items involved the approval of a consent agenda, which featured the recognition of several retiring staff members from various schools within the district.