August 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Action Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
The Board of School Directors respectfully requests that all cell phones and electronic devices be turned off for the duration of the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation with this request.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Please join the Board of School Directors and Administration in a moment of silent reflection followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Announcement to the Audience
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Regular Action Meetings are conducted each month at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center Board Meeting Room, 3000 Donallen Drive, Bensalem, PA. The calendar of yearly meeting dates was duly announced according to law and publicly advertised. Regular Action Meetings are broadcast live over Comcast Channel 28 & Verizon FiOS Channel 32 and are livestreamed on our district website as well as recorded for future broadcasting. |
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4. Certificates of Recognition
Speaker(s):
Dr. Victoria Velazquez
Description:
We thank the numerous volunteers who shared their time and talent in our schools and at school events during the 2025-2026 school year.
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5. Superintendent's Highlights and Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Victoria Velazquez
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6. Public Comment #1
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Bensalem community members wishing to speak must register in person at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center by completing a public comment card. To speak during Public Comment #1, cards must be submitted to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Cards for Public Comment #2 may be submitted any time during the meeting. When recognized, speakers should approach the microphone, state their name for the record, and will have three minutes to speak. Public Comment #1 is limited to items listed on the agenda. |
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7. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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8. Solicitor's Report
Speaker(s):
Solicitor
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8.A. Executive Session Announcements
Speaker(s):
Solicitor
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8.B. Separation Agreement and Release - Employee Y
Speaker(s):
Solicitor
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8.C. Robotics Stipends
Speaker(s):
Solicitor
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8.D. Levin Legal Group Engagement Agreement
Speaker(s):
Solicitor
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9. Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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9.A. Standing Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Instructional Affairs Committee
Business Affairs Committee Personnel Committee Policy Committee |
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9.B. Liaison Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Bucks County IU Joint Board Committee
Bucks County Technical School Joint Board Committee Bucks County Technical School Authority PSBA Board Liaison Bensalem Education Foundation Committee Bensalem High School Hall of Fame Committee Bensalem Township Council & Bucks County Liaison Bensalem Township Drug & Alcohol Liaison Charter School Committee Co-Curricular Advisory Council Just for the Kids Education Foundation Legislative & Government Affairs Liaison Public Relations & Community Outreach Committee Wellness Committee |
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10. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.A. Secretary's Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.B. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.C. Policy 810.1 School Bus Drivers and School Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
New Policy from PSBA
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10.D. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.E. GHR Education Addendum to Staffing Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.F. 2026-2027 MCC Annual School Based Agreements
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.G. Everway Quote
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.H. Naviance Renewal
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.I. EGNYTE Renewal
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.J. Contractor Agreement - Physician
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.K. Contractor Agreement - Dentist
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.L. Woods Purchase of Services Agreements
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.M. DELTA-T Group Client Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.N. Bucks Learning Academy Program Placement Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.O. 2026-2027 Anticipated Field Trips
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.P. Disbursements, Payments and Obligations
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.Q. Facility Rental Request: BHS Drama Musical
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.R. Facility Rental Request: BHS Drama Fall Play
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.U. Classification Changes
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.V. Retirements/Resignations/Terminations
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.X. Updated Job Description
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.Y. Revised Organizational Chart
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.Z. Memorandum of Understanding - Employee A
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.AA. Memorandum of Understanding - Local Union #32BJ, District 1201 (Drivers)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11. School Board Policy
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.A. FIRST READ: Policy 313 Evaluation of Employees
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Request by Committee Chair on 2/5/26 to review active policy. |
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11.B. FIRST READ: Policy 124 Alternative Instruction
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Reviewed: Policy Committee - August 18, 2026
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11.C. FIRST READ: Policy 140 Charter Schools
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Reviewed: Policy Committee - August 18, 2026
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11.D. FIRST READ: Policy 314.1 HIV Infection
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Reviewed: Policy Committee - August 18, 2026
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11.E. FIRST READ: Policy 610 Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Reviewed: Policy Committee - August 18, 2026
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11.F. SECOND READ: Policy 221 Dress and Grooming
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Review: Policy Committee - April 21, 2026; May 19, 2026; June 16, 2026
First Read: Regular Action Meeting - June 29, 2026
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12. Instructional Affairs
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12.A. Settlement Agreement, Placement Waiver, and Release - Student A
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12.B. Settlement Agreement and Release - Student B
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12.C. Settlement Agreement and Release - Student C
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12.D. Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Student Instruction Contract
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12.E. INFORMATION ITEM: Field Trip Report - August 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13. Business Affairs
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13.A. Solar Panels
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.B. Donation from The Sophia Fund for Russell C. Struble Elementary School
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.C. School Affinity Debit Card Program
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Presentation by Brian Phillips from Inspire Federal Credit Union.
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14. Personnel
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14.A. Resolution of the Intent to Terminate Employee X
Speaker(s):
Board President
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15. Public Comment #2
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Bensalem community members wishing to speak must register in person at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center by completing a public comment card. To speak during Public Comment #1, cards must be submitted to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Cards for Public Comment #2 may be submitted any time during the meeting. When recognized, speakers should approach the microphone, state their name for the record, and will have three minutes to speak. Public Comment #1 is limited to items listed on the agenda. |
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16. Upcoming Board Meetings
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
September |
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17. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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