Jennifer DiVasto

This professional learning overview for the Pennridge School District outlines a cohesive professional development plan for the 2026-2027 school year, focusing on short and long-term district goals. Key initiatives include a six-year curriculum review cycle aimed at elevating instruction, materials, and best practices. The plan addresses three short-term goals: standards-aligned instruction, consistent academic vocabulary, and intentional instructional routines to ensure mastery of eligible content. It integrates instructional leadership development, universal design for learning to support diverse student needs, and leverages the Linkit platform for comprehensive data warehousing, assessment solutions, and analytics to drive instruction and improve student outcomes.

This document outlines the K-12 Comprehensive Counseling Program for the Pennridge School District, aiming to foster academic excellence, personal growth, and 21st-century learning skills in a challenging, accepting, and safe school environment. The program provides student-centered experiences supporting academic, career, and social-emotional development to prepare students for post-graduation endeavors. Key components include defining the roles of school counselors, outlining program delivery tiers, detailing curriculum action plans across K-12, and engaging various stakeholders including educators, parents, businesses, and postsecondary institutions.

The committee discussed the status of student device distribution, noting that 1,711 computers have been issued. The discussion covered the established process for device repairs, including the use of a mobile repair service that handles weekly pick-ups and drop-offs. The committee reviewed the Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) coverage, noting that only a small number of students have declined the insurance, and explained the procedure for managing invoices and fines for devices that are not covered. The committee also planned for future updates to assess the efficiency of these procedures.

The committee held a safety meeting covering departmental reports, including building inspections at Bedminster Elementary. Updates on student well-being, the installation of HEPA filter units, and status reports on worker compensation claims and nutritional services were presented. Additionally, the committee watched an educational video titled Safe Operations for Schools.

The board meeting involved discussions on various school district matters, though specific agenda details were limited in the provided transcript. The proceedings included general board communications and related school district updates.