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Colonial School District public meetings in 2025

47 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Special Meeting

Colonial School District approves personnel changes and assessment appeal settlement

The board is meeting to approve the December 2025 personnel report and extracurricular contracts. The board is also deciding on a settlement for a specific property assessment appeal.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Board Reorganization Meeting

Colonial School District Board to elect officers and reorganize

The Board of School Directors will meet to conduct its annual reorganization as required by the Pennsylvania School Code. The body will elect a president and vice president to one-year terms and administer oaths of office to board members.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Board Business Meeting

Board approves 2024-2025 audit and Act 1 tax-rate opt-out

The Colonial School Board met on November 20, 2025, and approved minutes, financial reports, and the treasurer’s report. It also accepted the 2024-2025 audit and opted out of the Act 1 timeline by certifying the real-estate tax rate will not exceed 3.5% for 2026-2027.

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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the October 2025 Treasurer's Report
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to accept and approve the audit report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and approval to submit the PDE-2057, Annual Financial Report (AFR) to PDE.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the attached resolution to opt out of the Act 1 timeline by certifying that the District will not raise the real estate tax rate in excess of the 2026-2027 Act 1 Index of 3.5%. This…
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the proposed budgets for the PWHS Fall production of Clue and the CMS production of Shrek Kids. This approval will authorize the payment specified compensation as submitted in the…
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve an independent consultant contract to provide HR consulting services at the rate of $150.00 per hour.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the settlement and release agreement between the Colonial School District and employee #104364 as presented.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the settlement and release agreement between the Colonial School District and the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School as presented.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the board policies outlined below on a first read basis. Both policies were reviewed at their respective November committee meetings
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the courses outlined below for the 2026-2027 school year. These courses were reviewed at the November 10, 2025 Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the conference requests outlined below. These requests were reviewed at the November 10, 2025 Curriculum Committee meeting.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
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9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Mon Nov 10, 2025

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

Committee to review new CPR/AED policy with first reading scheduled for November 20

The Colonial School District’s Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee will meet on November 10, 2025, to discuss updates from the Educational Improvement Board (EIB), community relations initiatives, and a new policy on automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The committee will also review a policy (#822) with the goal of first reading on November 20, 2025, and adoption on January 15, 2026.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review PWHS course of studies and 2026-2027 proposals

The Curriculum Committee of the Board will meet to discuss new business regarding school courses and opportunities. The meeting includes reviews of the PWHS Course of Studies and proposals for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

HR Committee Meeting

HR Committee to review policy on student teachers and interns

The HR Committee will review Policy #307 regarding Student Teacher/Interns. This review is intended to lead to a first reading on November 20, 2025, and adoption on January 15, 2026.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss roofing project updates

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding roofing projects. The meeting includes a review of the Colonial SD Roof Plan 2026-31 and a roof replacement schedule.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee considers opting out of Act 1 Budget timeline

The Finance Committee is reviewing a recommendation to opt out of the Act 1 Budget timeline, which would limit tax increases to 3.50% for 2026-2027. The body is also reviewing budgets for fall school productions and receiving updates on the 2024-2025 audit and 2025-2026 budget.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School District to vote on educational services contracts and policy updates

The Board of School Directors will review September 2025 financial reports and the October 2025 personnel report. The board is deciding on several educational services contracts and updates to district policies regarding electronic devices, overtime, and gifts.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
81 yea
Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · and William Winchester yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · and William Winchester yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · and William Winchester yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · and William Winchester yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · and William Winchester yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · and William Winchester yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · and William Winchester yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · and William Winchester yea · Beth Patruno yea · President yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Mark Marsico yea · Rasheda Randall yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · and William Winchester yea
Mon Oct 13, 2025

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum committee reviews text selection process and policy updates

The Colonial School District Curriculum Committee meets to review the district’s text selection process, discuss web content accessibility, and consider conference requests for staff training. The committee also begins a review of Policy #237 on electronic devices, with a first reading scheduled for October 16, 2025.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Special Meeting

Colonial School District approves October personnel and extracurricular reports

The board held a special meeting to review and approve the Superintendent's report. The primary action was the approval of personnel changes and extracurricular contracts for October 2025.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee meets Oct 6 to receive roofing project update

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will convene at the District Office to receive a status update on the ongoing roofing project. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural with time set aside for public comment.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance committee reviews 2026-2027 budget timeline and 2025-2026 budget update

The Colonial School District Finance Committee will discuss the 2026-2027 budget development timeline and receive a budget update for the current 2025-2026 school year. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School Board approves educational services contracts and policy updates

The Colonial School District Board of Directors met to approve August 2025 financial reports and personnel changes. The board decided on several new board policies and revised the 2025-2026 K-12 calendar. They also approved educational services contracts for the upcoming school year.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve minutes as presented in Items 3B through 3G.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the August 2025 Treasurer's Report.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
1. St. Joseph's Preparatory School for the transportation of Colonial School District students at a rate of $11.07 per student per day for the 2025-2026 school year ending June 30, 2026. — Motion to…
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the transportation contracts for Superior Bus Service and ALC School LLC, to provide supplemental bus services.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the PWHS Orchestra students' trip to New York City to tour Carnegie Hall, meet with members of the pit orchestra for the musical Wicked and to attend a performance of the show.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Mon Sep 8, 2025

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

Committee to discuss new adult evening school online platform and EIB updates

The Colonial School District’s Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee will meet on September 8, 2025, to discuss two items: a new online platform for the Adult Evening School and updates from the Educational Improvement Board (EIB). No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum committee to review policy updates and new programs

The Colonial School District Curriculum Committee will discuss new business including summer programming, induction processes, professional learning, and elementary math. Policy #101 on the mission, vision, and shared values will receive its first reading and is scheduled for adoption in October.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee reviews gift policy and 2026-2027 Act I tax index

The Finance Committee will discuss updates to Policy 702 regarding gifts, grants, and donations. The body will also review the 2026-2027 Act I Index and August 2024 budget comparisons.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

HR Committee Meeting

HR Committee reviews new overtime policy with future readings scheduled

The Colonial School District HR Committee met to review Board Policy #330, a new overtime policy categorized as a legal liability. The policy is set for first reading on September 18, 2025, and second reading and adoption on October 16, 2025. The committee also discussed upcoming events, including a retirement seminar and a convening for Black men in education.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to review summer projects and 2025-2026 transportation updates

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will meet to discuss information regarding summer projects and transportation for the 2025-2026 school year. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025

Board Business Meeting

Board approves 2025-26 contracts, financial reports, and vendor renewals

The Colonial School District Board of Directors met on August 21, 2025, to approve routine financial reports, personnel changes, and new service contracts. All motions carried unanimously. No substantive policy debates or public hearings were listed on the agenda.

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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented in 3B through 3D:
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea
Motion to approve financial reports as presented in Items 4B through 4M for June/July 2025
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea
Motion to approve the June/July 2025 Treasurer's Reports
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea
Motion to approve the personnel report and extra duty contracts as presented in 7B and 7C.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea
Motion to approve the educational service contracts as outlined below.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea
Motion to approve three settlement and release agreements. Due to student confidentiality, these agreement were reviewed in the executive session.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea
Motion to approve the Physician/Dentist Agreement for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea
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6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea
Motion to approve instructors and classes for the Adult Evening School Fall 2025 session as outlined in the attached memo from Jessica Lester dated August 4, 2025.
5 yea · 1 abstain
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Sharon Marino abstain
Motion to approve the Separation and Release Agreement between the Colonial School District and Employee #102173 as presented.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Colonial School District and Colonial Education Association regarding Donelle Brotz as a Teacher on Special Assignment.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea
Mon Aug 4, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to discuss PA state budget impact and school meal payment system

The Finance Committee will review the impact of the 2025-2026 Pennsylvania State Budget and unaudited financial results from the 2024-2025 school year. The body will also discuss student Chromebook insurance and a transition to a new online payment platform for school meals.

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Mon Jun 30, 2025

Special Meeting

Colonial School District to vote on 2025-2026 non-bargaining unit rates

The Board is meeting to approve personnel changes and pay rates for non-bargaining unit staff for the 2025-2026 school year. The body will also consider several service contracts and a separation agreement.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the personnel report as presented in 3A.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Jeremy Schwartz and William Winchester yea
Motion to approve agreement with Substitute Teacher Services for continued substitute services for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 as presented.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Jeremy Schwartz and William Winchester yea
Motion to approve the Separation and Release Agreement between the Colonial School District and Employee #103216 as presented.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Jeremy Schwartz and William Winchester yea
Mon Jun 9, 2025

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School District adopts 2025-26 budget of $162,997,782

The Board of School Directors decided on the final budget and tax rates for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also included approvals for personnel changes, extracurricular appointments, and vendor bids for school supplies.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the Board Business Meeting Minutes from 5/15/25 as presented.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve bids for art supplies, general school supplies, and paper products for the 2025-2026 school year as outlined below.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Thu May 15, 2025

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School Board appoints new Treasurer and updates district policies

The Board of School Directors met to approve April 2025 financial reports and personnel changes. The body appointed a new Board Treasurer and updated several district policies regarding fraud, naloxone, and employee speech.

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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve minutes as presented in Items 4B through 4F.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the April 2025 Treasurer's Report
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the personnel report and extracurricular contracts as outlined in 8B and 8C.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
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6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the board policies outlined below on a second read basis.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the board policies outlined below on a first read basis.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the educational services for the 2025-26 school year as outlined below.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the subcontract for the ACCESS program for the 2025-26 school year as presented.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the contract with MCIU to provide VHS program services for the 2025-2026 school year.
5 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Colonial School District and Colonial Education Association regarding Salary Schedules, Article IV, Section A, page 3 of the current…
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Colonial School District and Colonial Education Association regarding Teacher on Special Assignment.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the grievance settlement agreement with respect to CESP grievance #23 between the Board of School Directors of the Colonial School District and the Colonial Educational Support…
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the conferences outlined below. These conference requests were reviewed at the Curriculum Committee Meeting on May 12, 2025.
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the Administration's request that authority be granted to the District Superintendent for the time period of May 15, 2025 through the next regularly scheduled board meeting in…
6 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Mon May 12, 2025

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review CMS science resource and flexible instruction days

The Colonial School District Curriculum Committee will discuss several curriculum-related items, including a new science resource for the middle school, flexible instruction days, and the PRIZE teacher-training program. The committee will also consider conference requests and a conference share-out. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.

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Mon May 5, 2025

HR Committee Meeting

HR committee to review new employee free speech and jury duty policies

The HR Committee will review two proposed board policies: Policy #320 on employee freedom of speech and Policy #342 on jury duty. Both are new policies; the intent is to present them for first reading on May 15 and final adoption on June 9. No votes are scheduled at this meeting; the items are for discussion and information.

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Mon May 5, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting

Colonial School District Finance Committee to discuss proposed 3.18% tax increase to close $4.29M deficit

The Colonial School District Finance Committee will discuss student meal prices for 2025-2026, a proposed four-year tax collection contract with Elite Revenue Solutions, the CMTHS operating budget, and tax rates. A key discussion is the 2025-2026 budget update, which projects a $4,289,356 deficit and proposes a 3.18% real estate tax increase (0.843 mills, new rate 26.495) combined with $1,000,000 from assigned fund balance to cover it.

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Mon May 5, 2025

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to review CES and spring break project updates

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will meet to receive information on current projects. The agenda focuses on updates regarding the CES project and work completed during spring break.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

Naloxone policy, bullying review, and college platform on committee agenda

The Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee of the Colonial School District will meet on April 7, 2025, to discuss several items. They will review the SCOIR college counseling platform, receive updates on EIB, and conduct the annual review of Board Policy #249 on Bullying/Cyberbullying. Additionally, the committee will discuss revisions to Board Policy #823 regarding Naloxone, with the intent to have a first reading on April 10 and adoption in May 2025.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to discuss AI and curriculum cycle updates

The Curriculum Committee of the Board will meet to review new business items. The agenda includes updates on AI, the curriculum cycle, and future professional learning.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

HR Committee Meeting

HR committee to discuss onboarding best practices

The Colonial School District HR Committee will meet on April 1, 2025, for discussion only. The sole agenda item is an information presentation on onboarding best practices by HR Manager Colleen Techtmann. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee discusses $4.3M deficit, proposes 3.18% tax increase

The Colonial School District Finance Committee will discuss the Proposed Final Budget for 2025-2026, which projects a $4,289,356 deficit. The proposal recommends funding the deficit through a 3.18% tax increase (0.843 mills to a rate of 26.495) and using $1,000,000 from Assigned Fund Balance. The committee will also review a production budget for the CMS 6th Grade Spring Musical "The Addams Family," and discuss Policy #828 on Fraud for a first reading at the April 10 board meeting.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss CES renovation project update

This meeting of the Facilities Management & Transportation Committee includes a discussion item on the CES Project Update, which concerns an ongoing renovation. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items: call to order, public comments, new business, and adjournment.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School District approves 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan

The Board of School Directors approved the district's 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan and associated state reports. The board also approved February 2025 financial reports, the Treasurer's report, and 2025 summer programs.

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🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented in items 4B through 4G.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve financial reports as presented in Items 5B through 5M for February 2025.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve the February 2025 Treasurer's Report
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve the personnel report and extracurricular contracts as outlined in 9B and 9C.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the 2025 summer programs as outlined below.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve the board policies outlined below on a first read basis.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to delete board policy #254 Removal of Student(s) in Illegal Attendance as the language is now included in board policy #202 Eligibility of Nonresident Students.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve Jottan Roofing for the roof replacement on the kindergarten wing at Whitemarsh Elementary School in the amount of $347,853.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve the parameters resolution to refinance the Series 2017A General Obligations Bonds (GOBs) as presented.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve the continuation of the Property Tax-Rent Rebate program at 75% of the PA Program's base rebate for the 2025-2026 school year.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve the educational services as outlined below.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve a three year contract (school years 25-26, 26-27, and 27-28) with Dr. Angela Curry to provide psychological services at an hourly rate of $100.00 plus mileage reimbursement at the…
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve a confidential settlement and release agreement. Due to student confidentiality, this agreement was discussed in executive session.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve the conference request for PWHS Music Teacher Tonia Kaufman to attend the National Association of Music Education Conference on April 25, 2025. This request was reviewed at the…
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Motion to approve PWHS Computer Science class to attend the Rowan University's Computer Science Competition on May 2, 2025 in Glassboro, NJ.
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea
Mon Mar 10, 2025

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review dress code and survey policies

The Curriculum Committee of the Board will discuss Future Ready Comprehensive Planning and review three district policies. Two new policies regarding dress and grooming and surveys are proposed for future adoption, while one policy on illegal attendance is marked for deletion.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee discusses budget deficit, tax increase, bond refinancing, and tax relief programs

The Colonial School District Finance Committee is discussing several financial matters including refinancing 2017A General Obligation Bonds to save on interest, continuing the Senior Citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate program at 75% of the state base, and implementing the Act 91 Tax Credit program for volunteer firefighters and EMS. The committee is also reviewing the 2025-2026 budget, which projects a $4,289,356 deficit that would require a 3.18% tax increase (0.817 mills) to close. Recommendations from this meeting will be presented to the School Board for action.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025

HR Committee Meeting

HR Committee discusses employee recognition, exit interviews, and open enrollment

This HR Committee meeting includes informational items on proposed employee recognition programs, an exit interview process for the 2025-26 school year, and the open enrollment period from April 28 to May 16, 2025. No formal decisions are being made; the items are presented for discussion and board awareness.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee discusses CES update and Phase 1 roofing bids

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will discuss an update on the CES Project and review bid results for the Phase 1 Roofing project. They will also receive a status update on future roofing projects. Public comments on the agenda are invited at the start and end of the meeting.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025

Board Business Meeting

Board approves 2025-2026 MCIU membership services budget with 4% increase

The Colonial School District Board held a business meeting on February 20, 2025, approving multiple action items. Key decisions included the 2025-2026 MCIU Membership Services Budget, financial reports, the treasurer's report, the superintendent's personnel report, extracurricular contracts, and budgets for spring musicals at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School and Colonial Middle School.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve meeting minutes as presented in Items 3B through 3G.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the personnel report and extracurricular contracts as outlined in 7B and 7C.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the 2025-2026 MCIU Membership Services Budget as presented.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the budgets and payments in the budget for the Spring productions at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School and Colonial Middle School as presented.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve Director of Technology, Andrew Boegly, to attend the CoSN2025 (Consortium for School Networking) conference in Seattle, Washington from 3/31/2025-4/2/2025.
9 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Chris Epstein yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Mon Feb 10, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee reviews 2025-2026 budget projections and bond refinancing

The Finance Committee is reviewing the proposed MCIU Mandated Services Budget and budgets for spring musicals. The committee is also considering the refinancing of 2017A General Obligation Bonds and discussing a projected $4,289,356 deficit for the 2025-2026 budget.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness Committee Meetings

Colonial School Committee to discuss Dreaming Forward Initiative

This is a committee meeting of the Colonial School District focusing on Community Relations, Student Life, Safety, and Wellness. Members will discuss three items: the Dreaming Forward Initiative, an updated online registration form, and an upcoming suicide prevention parent event. No decisions are scheduled; only discussion items are on the agenda.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Curriculum Committee to review annual K-5 achievement and growth data

The Curriculum Committee will hear a presentation on annual K-5 achievement and growth, discuss school improvement planning, review points of pride from elementary schools, and consider summer programs and a conference request for Drew Boegly.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025

HR Committee Meeting

HR Committee to review Black Men in Education Convening Conference feedback

The HR Committee will meet to receive feedback regarding the Black Men in Education Convening Conference held November 21-23, 2024. The session includes presentations from district staff and teachers.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025

Facilities Management & Transportation Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss CES project update and 2025-2026 capital plan

The Facilities Management & Transportation Committee will meet on February 3, 2025, to discuss the CES renovation project update and the Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2026. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion and public comment.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025

Board Business Meeting

Colonial School Board approves financial reports and personnel changes

The Board of School Directors met to approve financial reports and treasurer's reports for November and December 2024. The board also voted to approve the January 2025 personnel report and extracurricular contracts. Additionally, the board resolved to adopt the PSBA's Principles for Governance and Leadership.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the board policies outlined in the agenda on a second read basis.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
BoardDocs motion
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve the PWHS Program of Studies for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
8 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Sharon Marino yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Motion to approve instructors and classes for the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Adult Evening School Winter and Spring 2025 sessions as outlined in that attached memo from Jessica Lester dated…
7 yea
Beth Patruno yea · Gail Plant yea · William Winchester yea · Rick Carpenter yea · Mark Marsico yea · Jeremy Schwartz yea · Rasheda Randall yea
Mon Jan 13, 2025

Curriculum Committee of the Board Meeting

Committee to review annual achievement reports from two schools

The Curriculum Committee will discuss annual achievement data from CMS and PWHS, including presentations. They will also review a course of studies for PWHS and consider approving two conference trips for staff. Public comment will be heard on agenda items.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to discuss $326,250 fund balance transfer to meet state limit

The Colonial School District Finance Committee is discussing a proposed transfer of $326,250 from the General Fund Unassigned to the Assigned Fund to comply with the state's 8% unassigned fund balance limit. The committee will also consider authorizing negotiations to renew the tax collector contract for Dominic Coccia at $6,500 per year through 2029. Information items include a December 2024 budget comparison and the 2025-2026 budget development, with projected wage increases of 2.18%, benefits up 3.52%, and health insurance premiums rising approximately 7%.

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