August 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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2. MEETING OPENING
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2.A. Call to Order
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2.B. Salute to Flag
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2.C. Roll Call
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3. ANNOUCEMENTS
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3.A. The Board Members participated in a Board Retreat on August 6, 2026.
Description:
The Board Members participated in a Board Retreat on August 6, 2026.
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3.B. An executive session took place this evening, August 19, 2026, at 6:15 pm, to discuss a student matter, a legal matter, and safety and security.
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4. DISTRICT RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
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5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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5.A. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bridget O'Connell
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5.B. Student Representative Report
Description:
2026-2027 Student Representatives
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5.C. Extracurricular Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Director Ott
Description:
Committee Members:
Dr. James Ott-Board Committee Chairperson Brian Gilbert- Administrative Committee Chairperson Saul Ramos, Betsy Nilsen, (Alternate: Scott Freeman) Meeting Locations: PHS Library Meeting State Time: 6:30 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.D. Educational Programs and Services Committee Report- REPORT FROM 8/12/2026
Speaker(s):
Director Beerer
Description:
Committee Members:
Dr. Karen Beerer-Board Committee Chairperson Dr. Michael Donnelly- Administrative Committee Chairperson Cora Landis, Silvia LeBlanc, (Alternate: Betsy Nilsen) Meeting Locations: PHS Library Meeting State Time: 6:30 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.E. Buildings and Grounds Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Director Freeman
Description:
Committee Members:
Scott Freeman-Board Committee Chairperson Al Crouthamel- Administrative Committee Chairperson Linda Wenhold, Dr. James Ott (Alternate: James Hallowell) Meeting Locations: PHS Library Meeting State Time: 7:00 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.F. Fiscal Oversight Committee Report-REPORTS FROM 7/20/2026 & 8/17/2026
Speaker(s):
Director Ramos
Description:
Committee Members:
Saul Ramos (Treasurer)-Board Committee Chairperson Chris Berdnik- Administrative Committee Chairperson Scott Freeman, James Hallowell (Alternate: Linda Wenhold) Meeting Locations: PHS Library or Auditorium Meeting State Time: 9:00 am 2027-2028 Budget Presentations 12/2/2026, 12/16/2026, 1/20/2027 Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.G. Policy Committee Report-REPORT FROM 8/19/2026
Speaker(s):
Director LeBlanc
Description:
Committee Members:
Silvia LeBlanc-Board Committee Chairperson Rich Heffernan- Administrative Committee Chairperson Dr. Karen Beerer, Linda Wenhold (Alternate: Cora Landis) Meeting Locations: PHS Audion Meeting State Time: 5:30 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.H. Upper Bucks County Technical School Joint Operating Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Director Ott
Description:
Committee Members:
James Hallowell, Dr. James Ott, Cora Landis (Alternate: Saul Ramos) Meeting Locations: UBCTS Main Conference Room Meeting State Time: 7:00 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.I. Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 Board of Directors Meeting Report-REPORT FROM 7/21/2026 & 8/18/2026
Speaker(s):
Director Hallowell
Description:
Committee Member:
James Hallowell Meeting Locations: BCIU Conference Room A-B-C Meeting State Time: 7:00 pm Committee Meeting Schedule
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5.J. PSBA Liaisons
Speaker(s):
Director Landis
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5.K. Committee Approved Expenditures
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6. Public Comment concerning items on the Action Agenda
Description:
Link to Public Comment Participation Request Form
Link to Policy 903 Public Participation in Board Meetings To request to participate in public comment, please complete a request form by 3:30 pm on the day of the meeting. The link will be inactive after this time. A link to the form is found in the public comment sections of the meeting agenda. You may also request participation by calling Deana Cronk at 610-847-5131 ext. 4024, and she will enter your information into the form. Requests can be made until 3:30 pm the day of the meeting. Anyone wishing to participate in public comment must be present at the meeting. Please visit Board Policy 903-Public Participation in Board Meeting for information, procedures, and guidelines used for public comments in meetings from individuals and groups.
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7. ACTION AGENDA
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7.A. Motion to Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting, Financial Reports, and Personnel Recommendations
Description:
In accordance with Board Policy 006, a motion is in order to approve the consent agenda, which consists of the June 17, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes, July & August Financial Reports, and Personnel Recommendations.
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7.B. Motion to Approve: Authorize and direct incumbents to enforce the compulsory attendance provisions of the Public School Code on behalf of the District.
Description:
An annual motion is in order to approve the following appointments, pursuant to Section 13-1341 of the Public School Code of 1949, that the current and future incumbents of the following positions are hereby authorized and directed to enforce the compulsory attendance provisions of the Public School Code on behalf of the District. In addition, said individuals are also hereby authorized to prepare truancy charges pursuant to Section 5503 of the Pennsylvania Crime Code on behalf of the District and the local District Justice.
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7.C. Motion to Approve: MOU for use of Third Party Vendors
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the PESPA Third Party Vendor Memorandum of Understanding that addresses the need for Palisades School District to fill any Highly Qualified Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional or Personal Care Assistant position that is unfilled until February 28, 2027. The MOU was reviewed at the Fiscal Oversight Committee meeting on August 17, 2026. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.D. Motion to Approve: Use of George Krapf Jr. & Sons, Inc. and their assigned eligible drivers for the 2026-2027 school year
Description:
An annual motion is in order to approve the use of George Krapf Jr. & Sons, Inc. and their assigned, eligible drivers to transport Palisades School District students for the 2026-2027 school year. Eligible drivers must have up-to-date clearances, a TB test, and a valid and appropriate driver's license on file with the District.
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7.E. Motion to Approve: Use of ESS and Source4Nurses and their assigned staff to substitute for the 2026-2027 school year
Description:
An annual motion is in order to approve the use of ESS and Source4Nurses and their assigned staff to substitute at Palisades School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Substitutes must have up-to-date clearances and a TB test on file with the District.
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7.F. Motion to Approve: Use of Whitsons Nutrition, LLC., and their assigned staff for food service for the 2026-2027 school year
Description:
An annual motion is in order to approve the use of Whitsons Nutrition, LLC, and their assigned staff for food service at Palisades School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Employees must have up-to-date clearances and a TB test on file with the District.
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7.G. Motion to Approve: Prepare parameters resolution for bond issue
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the proper officers to prepare a parameters resolution for a bond issue for the September 16, 2026, regular board meeting. This was discussed at the Fiscal Oversight Committee meeting on August 17, 2026. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.H. Motion to Approve: Bank depositories for the 2026-2027 school year
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the following bank depositories for the 2026-2027 school year. The depositories were reviewed at the Fiscal Oversight Committee meeting on August 17, 2026. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.I. Motion to Approve: IDEA B Use of Funds Agreement
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the IDEA B Use of Funds Agreement. The agreement was reviewed at the Fiscal Oversight Committee meeting on August 17, 2026. The Committee is recommending approval.
Prior Month Expenditures to Date Summary - July
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7.J. Motion to Approve: Increase in school lunch prices
Description:
A motion is in order to increase the price of school lunches by 10 cents.
This was discussed at the Fiscal Oversight Committee meeting on August 17, 2026. The Committee is recommending approval. MS and HS from $3.25 to $3.35 Elementary from $2.75 to $2.85 |
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7.K. Motion to Approve: Electrical change order EC-001 for the PALMS auditorium project
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the electrical change order EC-001 for the PALMS auditorium project. The change order was reviewed
by the Fiscal Oversight Committee at the July 20, 2026, meeting. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.L. Motion to Approve: Sewage Treatment Plant change orders
Description:
A motion is in order to approve Sewage Treatment Plant change orders numbered 1, 2, and 4 as per the attachment. The change orders were reviewed at the Fiscal Oversight Committee meeting on August 17, 2026. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.M. Motion to Approve: The contract between Palisades School District and Everdriven
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the contract between Palisades School District and Everdriven for transportation services. The contract was reviewed at the Fiscal Oversight Committee meeting on August 17, 2026. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.N. Motion to Approve: Consent Agenda: Special education and related services agreements
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the consent agenda for the renewal of the agreements between Palisades School District and the following companies for the 2026-2027 school year for special education and related services. The agreements were reviewed at the Fiscal Oversight Committee meeting on August 17, 2026. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.O. Motion to Approve: Renewal of agreement between Palisades School District and Brett DiNovi & Associates for the 2026-2027 school year
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the renewal of the agreement between Palisades School District and Brett DiNovi & Associates for the 2026-2027 school year for special education and related services. The agreement was reviewed at the Fiscal Oversight Committee meeting on August 17, 2026. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.P. Motion to Approve: Move Planned Course Statement for New Digital Literacy Course
Description:
In accordance with Policy 107, Adoption of Planned Instruction, a motion is in order to move the planned course statement for the new digital literacy course required of all 6th graders beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. This was discussed at the EPS Committee meeting on June 10, 2026, and August 12, 2026. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.Q. Motion to Approve: MOU with the BCIU for Chief Science Officer Program Funding
Description:
A motion is in order to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 for the purpose of receiving grant funding and support for the Chief Science Officer program at Palisades High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The MOU was reviewed by the EPS Committee on August 12, 2026. The Committee is recommending approval.
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7.R. Motion to Approve: Adjudication in student residency hearing
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the adjudication in the student residency hearing for #RA1-2026-2027.
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7.S. Motion to Approve: Special Education Settlement Agreement in student matter
Description:
A motion is in order to approve the Special Education Settlement Agreement in student matter 10-2310-820-000-00-040-000-904-0200. The agreement was reviewed at the executive session that took place on August 19, 2026.
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8. DISCUSSION
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8.A. Personnel Committee
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9. INFORMATIONAL
Description:
Month of August
August 18,19,& 20-New Teacher Academy August 24- First Day Faculty and Staff August 31-First Day of School Month of September September 1- PHS BTSN September 3- PALMS BTSN September 10- Elementary BTSN September 14-Girls Tennis Team Senior Night September 15-Golf Team Senior Night September 25-Boys Tennis Team Senior Night |
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10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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11. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING OTHER BUSINESS
Description:
Link to Public Comment Participation Request Form
Link to Policy 903 Public Participation in Board Meetings To request to participate in public comment, please complete a request form by 3:30 pm on the day of the meeting. The link will be inactive after this time. A link to the form is found in the public comment sections of the meeting agenda. You may also request participation by calling Deana Cronk at 610-847-5131 ext. 4024, and she will enter your information into the form. Requests can be made until 3:30 pm the day of the meeting. Anyone wishing to participate in public comment must be present at the meeting. Please visit Board Policy 903-Public Participation in Board Meeting for information, procedures, and guidelines used for public comments in meetings from individuals and groups.
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12. BOARD COMMENTS, COMPLIMENTS, AND CONCERNS
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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