John Austerberry

The meeting included operations updates presented by the Operations Manager, as well as specific updates for Food Service, Technology, and Transportation departments. Discussions covered several agenda items, including Armstrong HVAC and Armstrong Renovations related to a Bond Issuance, Floor Replacement by NorthEastern Hardwood Flooring, Inc., a Resolution regarding the Ready to Learn Grant, renewal of the United Concordia Dental contract for 2026-27, the BCIU #22 Programs & Services and Instructional Materials & Research Services Budget for 2026-27, Health Insurance Plan Design Change, and the Bidding Procedure and upcoming bids for the 2026-2027 school year. The Business Office presented the List of Bills.

The meeting included reports from the Superintendent and CREATE, featuring student recognitions. The Student Advisory Council provided updates on various school events and activities. The Solicitor reported on an executive session covering confidential security items, litigation, contracts, real estate, and informational gathering. Committee reports were given on facilities operations, curriculum, special education, policy, technology, public relations, and other liaisons. The board approved the Treasurer's Report, administrative reports, and accepted a donation from Woodrow Wilson & Delhaas High School class of 1975 to benefit band students. Several actions were taken regarding professional leave requests, a grant for Truman HS Afterschool Programs, policy changes for Diabetes Management, and the Co-Curricular List for 2025-2026. Financial matters included approving the district's payroll, payment of bills, an Act 1 Resolution for the 2026-27 budget, and a Bond Parameters Resolution for General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2026. The board also approved an extension of the due diligence period for the sale of FDR Middle School and revisions to the Senior Tax Rebate Program. The disposal of obsolete curriculum, tuition agreements, and personnel actions such as retirements, leaves, employment, reassignments, and upgrades were also approved.

The meeting included Superintendent Nitti's reflections, a report from the Student Advisory Council, and a solicitor's report on an executive session covering litigation, collective bargaining, personnel, and informational gathering. Committee reports were given on facilities operations, curriculum, special education, policy, technology, public relations, legislative council, and finance. The board accepted donations, approved updates to school board policies, and approved professional leave requests. They also discussed and approved financial matters such as the payment of salaries and bills, the award of bids for HVAC upgrades, and the purchase of a maintenance vehicle. Additionally, the board approved agreements and memberships, and addressed personnel matters including resignations, retirements, and new hires.

The meeting included Superintendent Michael Nitti's September Reflections, introduction of new teacher candidates, and a report from the Student Advisory Council. The solicitor reported on an executive session covering litigation, collective bargaining, personnel, and informational gathering. Committee reports were given for Facilities Operations, Curriculum, Special Education, Co-Curricular, Policy, Technology, Public Relations, I. U. Legislative Council, Bristol Township Liaison, Bucks County Technical High School, and Finance, Insurance, Transportation. The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting, the treasurer's report, and administrative reports. They also discussed unfinished business and took action on appointments, retirements, and various agreements and programs. Additionally, they approved payment of salaries and bills, schoolwide plans, and contracts for special education services. Personnel actions included resignations, appointments, leaves, and salary corrections. The board also approved the 2025-2026 Co-Curricular List.

The TSI Title 1 School Plan for Brookwood Elementary focuses on increasing attendance, math proficiency, and literacy scores. It addresses challenges such as decreasing math proficiency levels, literacy proficiency levels, and attendance rates among economically disadvantaged and ELL student subgroups. The plan leverages strengths like higher attendance rates than the state average and increased proficiency levels among Hispanic students. Key strategies include implementing SWPBIS, MTSS, and targeted interventions like the 95% program and HMH math intervention strategies, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and support for individual student learning needs.