August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Committee as a Whole
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1. Call to Order
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2. Special Presentations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Madson
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2.1. Land Use Legal Support
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Madson & Mr. Matt Trantor
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2.2. Screentime
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Madson
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3. Academics, Arts and Athletics Updates
Description:
Committee Members:
Carol Facchiano, Chairperson Alyssa Beckwith Marisa Ziegler |
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3.1. Remote Learning Days
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kelly Rosario
Description:
For the 2026-2027 school year, the Parkland School District is replacing traditional state-mandated Flexible Instructional Days (FIDs) with a localized Remote Learning Day model. These days feature a two-hour delayed start to provide staff with preparation time, and teachers are required to host synchronous check-ins while remaining accessible via email. Under this new framework, student attendance is tracked through participation or digital check-ins, while grading policies remain separate to ensure students are not unfairly penalized for late assignments. Because younger students in grades K-2 do not take devices home, they will utilize specific offline resources rather than live sessions. This transition grants the district greater flexibility in managing the academic calendar. |
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3.2. Kutztown University Affiliation Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle Minotti
Description:
This agreement will allow students enrolled at Kutztown University to establish at Parkland School District a student teaching/field experience site within our district. The attached agreement is for a term of five (5) years from the date of execution.
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3.3. Newline Interactive Flat Panels
Description:
The District Administration requests Board approval for the purchase of 13 Newline Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) and corresponding wall mounts for Grades K-3 at Jaindl Elementary School. The attached quote is from Camcor, Inc. for a total amount of $30,095.00 per PA COSTARS pricing.
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3.4. Special Education and Student Services Annual Agreements
Description:
The district maintains annual agreements with outside agencies for the provision of special education support and related services. These agencies are used when services cannot be provided internally and/or through the district’s consortium agreement with the CLIU-21.
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3.5. Informational Items for Board Members
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kelly Rosario
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3.5.1. New Teacher Orientation
Description:
New Teacher Orientation runs from Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 14th. New teachers spend time with various departments and then in their home school building throughout the week. The week culminates with a new teacher mentor luncheon.
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3.5.2. Title Funding Allocations
Description:
Attached are the 26-27 initial Title allocations allotted to the Parkland School District, establishing our baseline federal funding strategy to support student achievement, instructional supplemental staffing, and classroom resources. The majority of these funds go toward Title I to cover salaries for approximately 65 Title aides and targeted intervention resources. Supplemental funding also supports Title II by funding three teacher salaries for class size reduction, Title III for a high school aide and English language resources, and Title IV for technology and student resources.
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4. Facilities and Operations Updates
Description:
Committee Members:
Jay Rohatgi, Chairperson Lisa Roth Matthew D. Weimann |
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4.1. Cetronia Property Demolition: Credit
Speaker(s):
Mr. Arthur Oakes
Description:
Approval of the following change orders for the Cetronia Demo Project.
Credit Change Order #002 ($35,900.00) Sod Alternate. Credit Change Order #003 ($23,200.00) Unused Allowance.
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4.2. OMS: Engineer Contract for Sewer
Speaker(s):
Mr. Arthur Oakes
Description:
Approve Bohler to perform professional services for the Sanitary Sewer Project.
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4.3. OMS: Bathroom Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Art Oakes
Description:
Will give an update on the OMS bathroom renovation.
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4.4. PHS Storm Sewer Line
Description:
Replace the existing 24-inch line with the required 30-inch line at a cost of $140,663.10. This includes 304 feet of pipe and is priced in accordance with the contract schedule of values.
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4.5. PHS: Steel
Speaker(s):
Mr. Art Oakes
Description:
Upsize the existing steel columns for the high school addition project at a cost of $211,861.00.
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4.6. Kratzer Change Order
Description:
Approve change order credits to Empire Services as follows:
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5. Policy and Finance Updates
Description:
Committee Members:
Chris Pirrotta, Chairperson David J. Hein Jon Macklin |
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5.1. Policy Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Timothy Chorones
Description:
First Reading of the following Board Policies:
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5.2. Pennsylvania School Code Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Timothy Chorones
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6. Superintendent Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Madson
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7. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Madson
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8. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Madson
Description:
The next Committee as a Whole Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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8.1. Next Committee of the Whole Meetings
Description:
Tuesday September 8, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
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