Beverly Cragg

The Education Committee meeting addressed several key items. Information sessions included an update on the Grade Level Realignment process, with next steps focusing on staffing finalization and professional development. An update on the Comprehensive Plan, which includes priority statements on Academic Excellence, Health and Wellness, Community Engagement, and Technology & Innovation, was presented. The Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for a vote at the March 26, 2026 school board meeting. Recommendations for the full Board included the proposed textbook adoption of Cengage Century 21 Accounting 12e for Accounting 1 and 2 classes, totaling $42,978.00, and the recommended purchase of Into Math materials for Academic Math 6 and Academic Math 8 classes across all middle schools, with total costs amounting to $207,828.83.

This Professional Development Plan outlines the comprehensive professional learning framework for Central Bucks School District. It details initiatives across Artificial Intelligence, Academic Excellence (MTSS), Educational Technology, Structured Literacy, District-Wide Realignment, Language & Literacy Acquisition, Teaching Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings, Trauma-Informed Care, Suicide Awareness/Prevention, and Professional Ethics. The plan aims to enhance educators' skills, improve student outcomes, address diverse learner needs, and foster a supportive and ethical learning environment for all students and staff.

This document details the Central Bucks School District's 2026-2029 Comprehensive Plan, aligned with its long-term Vision 2030. The plan focuses on four strategic priorities: Academic Excellence, Health and Wellness, Community Engagement, and Technology & Innovation. It aims to ensure students master essential knowledge and skills for post-secondary success, promote holistic well-being, foster strong community partnerships, and leverage technology to enhance teaching, learning, and digital wellness. The plan includes specific goals and action steps designed to achieve these objectives by the 2028-2029 school year.

The meeting included an Executive Session regarding litigation, labor relations, and personnel, following previous executive sessions concerning the superintendent search. Public comments addressed topics such as students with disabilities, special education, and concerns within the Operations department, including leadership and staff compensation. Key actions involved approving various financial items, including the 2024-2025 Audit Report and contracts for technology equipment. The Board also approved several operations items such as architect design services for a pool railing, HVAC and roofing grant applications, and equipment upgrades including generators and chiller plant replacements. Furthermore, multiple settlement agreements related to special education were approved, as was a resolution in support of state law banning cellphone use in schools during the day. The Board also approved new textbooks and several travel requests for student clubs and classes.

This document outlines various options and associated financial implications for the modernization of eight identified school buildings. It details four primary approaches: constructing new facilities for Doyle, Linden, and Kutz while renovating the remaining five; undertaking full renovations for all eight schools; a combination of new builds for Doyle, Linden, Kutz, and Warwick with renovations for the remaining four; and new builds for Doyle and Linden with renovations for six others. The plan also considers additional district-wide capital projects and realignment budgets. The objective is to upgrade aging infrastructure, ensure ADA compliance, and enhance learning environments through strategic facility investments, leading to a decision on bond issuance and local effort increases.