Lynne Conner

The board meeting featured a student spotlights presentation and a student representative report. The audit report for the fiscal year ending in 2021 was presented to the board. The agenda included approvals for a grievance settlement agreement, updates to the delinquent tax collection agreement with Portnoff Law Associates, and the adoption of the Grades 6-12 Program of Studies. Additionally, the board approved the creation of student activity accounts for the Walk for Lives Club and the Impact Club. A comprehensive personnel agenda was addressed, covering retirements, resignations, appointments, leave of absence requests, and supplemental and co-curricular contract adjustments.

The committee reviewed the 2021-2022 proposed final budget, including revenue and expenditure projections, and discussed real estate tax millage rates. Other key topics included the approval of supplies bids for the 2021-2022 school year, various personnel actions such as retirements, resignations, and employment appointments, as well as supplemental contracts for summer programs and co-curricular activities. Additionally, the committee received reports on the Berks County Intermediate Unit and Berks Career and Technology Center, reviewed progress on the Portrait of a Graduate initiative, discussed the Virtual Academy, and addressed matters related to student COVID-19 vaccine clinics, graduation ceremony changes, and prom guest policies.

The board meeting included a student recognition showcase, a presentation from bond advisors, and a review of the 2023-2024 school district calendar. Financial actions included the approval of treasury reports, the adoption of an Act 1 resolution to limit tax increases, and the establishment of a student activity account for a diversity club. The board also approved an overnight student trip, a memorandum of understanding regarding virtual instruction, and various personnel actions including retirements, appointments, changes of status, and leaves of absence.

The board meeting included an update from the Boyertown Education Foundation on their accomplishments. The board authorized the use of an electronic signature for the Superintendent and approved several overnight student trips for NJROTC, TSA, and orchestra activities. The termination of the KULTIVATE agreement was ratified. Additionally, the board approved proposals and bids for the ADA, Title IX, Athletic, and Maintenance Modernization project. New positions for a Supervisor of Facilities and Operations and a Communications and Marketing Specialist were created. The board also approved the purchase of network equipment via E-rate Category 2 funding and authorized Lenovo financial leasing agreements for computers. Various personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, and new appointments, were addressed.

The committee discussed several key items, including the approval process for the Todd Barton Memorial Scholarship, status updates on the Middle School West and Boyertown Area Senior High project closeouts, and the implications of the 2015 bond issue. Additionally, the committee reviewed a healthcare cost projection for the 2019-2020 plan year, received an update on the traffic light installation project at the Reading, Henry, and Montgomery Avenues intersection, and discussed the status of the PlanCon funding moratorium. Staffing needs for school counselors, nurses, and library/media specialists were evaluated, and a budget presentation update was provided. An executive session was held to discuss litigation and personnel matters.