Kirkwood R I School District public meetings in 2020
14 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting to review the independent auditor's report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, and to discuss the 2021-22 general operating budget, including salaries, benefits, real estate assessment growth, and 2020 appeal results. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- Independent Auditor's Report by Barbacane, Thornton & Co. (audited financial statements and board communications letter)
- 2021-22 General Operating Budget discussion (salaries, benefits, real estate assessment growth, 2020 appeal results)
REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board of School Directors is holding its annual reorganization meeting. The board will elect a temporary president, president, and vice president, and will set the schedule for regular and standing committee meetings for 2021. It will also consider a temporary waiver of board policies requiring physical presence, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Temporary waiver of Board Policies 006 and 006.1 to allow virtual meetings during COVID-19
- Election of Temporary President, President, and Vice President for one-year terms
- 2021 regular board meetings set for second Monday monthly at 7:00 p.m. at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center (no August meeting; December on first Monday)
- 2021 standing committee meeting schedules for Finance, Curriculum, and Liaison & Communications
- Appointments to standing committees (Curriculum, Finance, Liaison & Communications, Facilities & Operations, Personnel)
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District board will vote on awarding construction contracts for exterior improvements at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center and restoration of the high school's front steps, plus approve personnel changes, a new student club, and a policy update. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, treasurer's report, and student activity accounts.
- Award $1,367,000 general construction bid to Bancroft Construction and $193,790 electrical bid to CMSE Electric for Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center exterior improvements Phase II
- Award $936,000 bid to Bancroft Construction for restoration of Kennett High School's historic front steps
- Approve personnel changes including retirements, leaves of absence, and employment recommendations
- Approve Human Rights Advocacy Club as extracurricular activity
- Adopt Policy 103.2 on Discrimination Based on Sex (Programs)
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on student services, covering school counseling, mental health, social work, nurses, school psychologists, special education, gifted education, and Section 504. The meeting includes procedural opening and closing items.
- Student Services Presentation covering counseling, mental health, social work, nurses, psychologists, special education, gifted education, and Section 504
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss refinancing results for its 2015 and 2016 general obligation bonds, and to begin work on the 2021-2022 general operating budget, including charter school tuition, medical rate renewal, and debt service schedules. The meeting is largely procedural, with no final votes scheduled.
- General Obligation Bond Series 2015 & 2016 refinancing results
- Charter school tuition for 2021-22
- Medical rate renewal 'first look'
- Debt service schedules
- Bank loan sale document attached
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to open with procedural items, then receive a presentation on the Four Pillars of Leadership. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears to be informational and procedural.
- Presentation: Four Pillars of Leadership
- Call to order and roll call by Chairperson Ann Parry
- Any further business and adjournment
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the 2020-2021 general budget, a bond refinancing resolution, capital project bids, and technology updates. The committee will hear presentations and may take initial steps on these items, with formal action expected at later meetings.
- 2020-2021 General Budget presentation with enrollment projections and building allocations
- Bond Refinancing Parameters Resolution for G.O. Bonds Series 2015 & 2016, targeting $75,000 net savings
- Capital projects: Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center Phase II, High School Monumental Stairs, Greenwood Elementary School public water and sewer
- Technology update on remote learning initiatives
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board is holding a special virtual meeting to consider a temporary waiver of board policies requiring physical presence, and to discuss and potentially vote on options for fall sports, including whether to resume competitions and allow spectators. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- Temporary waiver of Board Policies 006 and 006.1 to allow virtual meetings due to social distancing
- Four options for fall sports: no return, delay to spring, return without playoffs, or return with playoffs
- Discussion of spectator policy if competitions are approved
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board is considering a temporary waiver of policies requiring board members to be physically present for meetings. The agenda also includes approving various staff retirements, resignations, and new employment recommendations.
- Temporary waiver of Board Policies 006 and 006.1 regarding physical presence at meetings
- Approval of consulting agreement with Insight for equity services through June 30, 2021
- First reading of School Board Policy 249 regarding Bullying/Cyber Bullying
- Approval of various staff retirements and resignations
- Approval of numerous new teaching and coaching appointments
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board held a special virtual meeting to approve the 2020-2021 Reopening Plan and submit it to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The board also approved a temporary waiver of policies requiring physical presence for quorum, citing social distancing mandates. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to the school calendar, a delay in athletic contests, and a resolution declaring an emergency under the Pennsylvania School Code.
- Approval of the 2020-2021 Reopening Plan and submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Temporary waiver of Board Policies 006 and 006.1 regarding physical presence for quorum
- Approval of an amendment to the 2020-21 School Calendar
- Approval of a delay in the start of athletic contests and extension of the Athletic Health and Safety Plan
- Adoption of an Emergency Instructional Time Template and Resolution Declaring an Emergency pursuant to Section 520.1 of the Pennsylvania School Code
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to discuss remote learning. They will review data on the current program, identify successes and challenges, and consider lessons learned for the future. A presentation on technology's role in distance learning and next steps for the district are also on the agenda.
- Remote Learning Update discussion
- Presentation: 'How Technology is Closing the Distance'
- Discussion on next steps for Kennett
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board is meeting virtually due to COVID-19 and will vote on a temporary waiver of board policies requiring physical presence for meetings. The board will also consider routine items including personnel changes, cafeteria prices, a bus contract addendum, and the designation of a solicitor and treasurer.
- Temporary waiver of Board Policies 006 and 006.1 for virtual meetings
- Approve 2020-2021 cafeteria prices: breakfast $1.50, lunch $2.75 elementary, $3.00 middle/high
- Addendum to bus contract with George Krapf Jr. & Sons: pay 65% of daily rate for 2019-20
- Designate John R. Merrick as Solicitor at $170/hour for 2020-21
- Set Treasurer's Bond at $50,000 for 2020-21
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting virtually to discuss facility projects, a bus company contract with Krapf, and the 2020-2021 general operating budget adjusted for post-COVID conditions. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order and roll call.
- Facility Projects Update
- Krapf Bus Company Contract
- 2020-2021 General Operating Budget (post-COVID adjustments)
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Curriculum Committee held a virtual meeting on April 27, 2020, to review a presentation on the Student Art Showcase. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items and a single presentation, with no votes or decisions recorded in the document.
- Presentation: Student Art Showcase featuring elementary art students