Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kenneth Chase’s organization
Sep 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Reading School District Regular Board Meeting
The board approved a wide range of operational and curricular items, including contracts with organizations such as SchoolStatus, the Berks County Intermediate Unit, and United Way of Berks County. Financial approvals included the ratification of various bill lists, construction-related payments, and donations. Additionally, the board authorized personnel to attend various professional development conferences and committees. Several amendments to prior resolutions were approved, and personnel changes, including appointments for leadership positions and various staff-related actions, were finalized. The board also addressed infrastructure projects, specifically approving bid awards for the Southern Middle School auditorium renovation, change orders for the Reservoir Field, and the purchase of metal detection systems.
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The board meeting covered several key administrative, financial, and curriculum-related topics. These included the recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a presentation on the 2026-2027 budget, and the ratification of various financial reports, bill payments, and tax-related agreements with local bureaus and collection groups. The board also addressed personnel appointments, including the election of a new Board Secretary and the authorization of various professional services agreements. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to curriculum and educational programming, including the approval of professional development for numerous staff members, various agreements for student teacher field placements, and the adoption of new curricular resources and school improvement plans.
May 26, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Twelfth And Marion Elementary School Schoolwide Title 1 School Plan 2026-2027
This Schoolwide Title 1 School Plan for Twelfth and Marion Elementary School aims to empower all students to achieve their fullest potential. The plan focuses on establishing a culture of belonging, maintaining high expectations, providing rigorous learning experiences, continuously improving systemic practices, and leveraging community partnerships. Key strategies include enhancing professional learning communities, implementing peer coaching, data-driven differentiation, multi-tiered systems of support for academics and behavior (MTSS, SAP, PBIS), and restorative practices. The overarching goal is to improve ELA and Math PSSA scores, ensure support for at-risk students, and elevate overall school climate ratings related to safety, support, and respect.
May 19, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Sixteenth & Haak Elementary School School Plan 2026-2027
This School Plan for Sixteenth & Haak Elementary School aims to foster student empowerment and success by cultivating a supportive culture, setting high expectations, and providing challenging learning opportunities. Key priorities include ensuring coordinated, evidence-based instruction through systematic planning and varied assessments, and establishing comprehensive multi-tiered systems of academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional supports for students and families. The plan focuses on enhancing student achievement in ELA and Mathematics, and ensuring all at-risk students receive appropriate support plans.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
