Melissa Bolden

The meeting addressed procedural matters, including the reading of the Pledge of Allegiance, and recommended the approval of minutes from the January 13, 2026, ECI Committee Meeting. Key actions included recommending that student travel resolutions be moved to the Board Action meeting. Informational items covered a comprehensive Professional Development Overview for 2025-2026, focusing on School Safety (including cybersecurity and Title IX), CPEI, Curriculum & Instruction, and supporting new teachers through mentorship programs. An update was also provided on the Parents in Equity (PIE) group's ongoing engagement efforts. The Student Representative noted that the High School was very cold. A public comment was made regarding cultural proficiency data. The committee concluded by summarizing items recommended for the Board Worksession and adjourning.

The meeting included several key actions and discussions. The committee recommended the approval of 2025 Tax Liens for the subsequent Action Meeting agenda. Several assessment appeal settlements were recommended for approval, specifically with TD Bank, Christian Brothers/Desoto Linda Jane Living Trust, VV3400 LLC, VETTE III Associates LP, and 140 Domorah LLC. The committee approved the inclusion of the MCIU projected Membership Services Contribution in the FY2026-2027 budget and recommended the approval of Miers Insurance Company as the new insurance broker of record for the North Penn School District. Additionally, the approval of a three-year uniform agreement with Adidas/Rainbow Lettering for North Penn High School sports and approval for Budget Transfers from January 1, 2026, through January 31, 2026, were recommended. A resolution to increase Extended Care rates by 5.0% for FY2026-2027 was approved. Financial reports included the treasurer's report for December 2025.

The Facilities & Operations Committee meeting included procedural opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. Key action items involved recommending approval to the Board for two General Contractor (GC) Proposed Change Orders (Change Order #4 for BP-1 and Change Order #1 for BP-2) with Penn Builders, Inc., totaling approximately $59,142.88, which were stated to result in a zero dollar change to the GC contract and overall construction budget as they applied to allowances. Informational items discussed included an update on the NPTV High School Construction Video, a High School Project Update with schedule and sustainability review, a 10-Year Capital Needs Update, general facilities and operations updates, a scoreboard update for the HS Natatorium, submission status for a Facilities Improvement Grant, and a Student Representative Update. Public comments included appreciation for financial data granularity and questions regarding the roofing grant process and cost procedures.

The Safe Schools Committee meeting covered several procedural items, including the approval of minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. Key informational items included an update on Pennsylvania Act 44 Mandatory Notification Requirement concerning weapon findings on school property and the need for timely parental/guardian notification. Discussion also focused on the deployment strategy for internal mental health resource support, including piloting a model with trained internal staff and utilizing external contracting/grants. Furthermore, an update on the School Police Officer proposal was provided, clarifying the meaning of tabling the proposal and outlining subsequent steps involving student engagement meetings and informational sessions before reporting back to the board.

The Work Session included time for the Audience of Citizens, during which concerns regarding the budget, movie lots, legal settlements, and the Healthcare Center were raised. Under Superintendent's Report, action items included the recommendation for approval of personnel items and contracts for the District. Student Agreements were also recommended for approval. Other business consisted of sharing a death notice for a staff nurse and a discussion regarding 2026 Committee Assignments.