Emily Tessier

The board meeting covered a wide range of administrative and financial actions, including the approval of the treasurer's report, bills for payment, budget revisions, and transfers. Several contracts and agreements were approved, such as licenses for SentinelOne, service agreements with various school districts, an agreement with archSCAN, LLC, and safety and security window film installation. The board also addressed various revenue-generating agreements, personnel items, and equipment purchases, including Cisco networking equipment. Additionally, the meeting featured presentations on donations to the Bucks IU Fab Lab Center and updates on student events and special education programs. The board also reviewed legislative reports and recognized the passing of long-time educational board members.

The board addressed several financial and operational matters, including the approval of the treasurer's report, bill payments, budget revisions, and the extension of a propane bid. The board reviewed and approved various service agreements, including VMware license purchases, fire protection services, and consulting agreements for human resources and superintendent search processes. Significant action was taken regarding the transfer of autistic support classrooms to local school districts and the acceptance of a $25,000 donation to the Bucks IU Fab Lab Center. Additionally, the board conducted a final reading of the artificial intelligence policy and received updates regarding the Bucks and Montgomery County Schools Health Care Consortium and the executive director's report.

The meeting included an auditor report and the approval of various financial items, including the treasurer's report, budget revisions, and contracts for fuel and supplies. The Board reviewed and authorized multiple revenue and expenditure agreements, such as software licenses for SentinelOne and Mimecast, professional service agreements, and infrastructure improvements like fiber service and internet circuit installations. Additionally, the Board discussed administrative items, including the appointment of a management trustee, policy updates regarding artificial intelligence, and reports on special education and human resources.

The meeting commenced with a pledge of allegiance and roll call. No executive session was held. Public participation included comments regarding the proposed creation of an Ad Hoc Committee on Advocacy for State and Federally Funded Programs. A consent agenda item (7A, related to an Early Childhood Center Renovation Project bid) was pulled due to a non-responsive bid, and the remaining consent agenda items (4A through 9A excluding 7A) were approved. Action recommendations included the approval of the January 20, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes and Finance Committee Notes, as well as various finance reports and budget actions. Revenue items involved grant agreements (Job Training and Education Programs Grant with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) and service agreements with various school districts. Expenditure items included pulling the bid award for the Early Childhood Center Renovation Project, approving a Preschool Early Intervention Settlement Agreement, and approving amendments/renewals for legal and valuation services. Other recommendations covered accepting a grant from Dow for the Fab Lab Center Field Trips, contracting for staffing and utility services, and approving the creation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Advocacy. Presentations recognized the Dow grant and a Job Training and Education Programs Grant, and included mini-reports from Programs & Services, Special Education, and the Business Office. The agenda concluded with information items and adjournment.

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22's Comprehensive Plan outlines its commitment as an educational service agency to compassionately support learners, families, school districts, and the community. The plan focuses on three core priorities: actively embodying and promoting its mission, vision, and values; expanding and continuously improving support services for learners and external stakeholders; and enhancing internal systems to create new efficiencies and improved outcomes. This strategic direction aims to strengthen and grow inclusive cultures where all learn, flourish, and contribute.