State College Area School District, PA

Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting

The Board is reviewing the Management Discussion and Analysis for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and a proposal to update the district's branding and logo. Members will also discuss a lease extension for Fogleman Field and receive updates on Park Forest Middle School and student proficiency goals.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 Financial Statement Management Discussion and Analysis
• Proposed 25-year lease extension for Fogleman Field with College Township
• Proposal to update district branding, including a new logo and the motto 'Honor the Pride'
• Update on Park Forest Middle School project
• Review of Future Ready Comprehensive Goals 1, 4, and 5 regarding special education and English Language Learners

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board is meeting to decide on several operational contracts and facility upgrades. Key items include agreements for student teacher placements and home health staffing for students.

• Purchase of middle and high school wrestling uniforms not to exceed $10,758.50
• Aveanna Healthcare staffing amendment adding Home Health Aide services at $35.00 per hour
• MOU with American College of Education for Masters student teacher field experiences
• Approval of the Easterly Parkway Domestic Hot Water Replacement bid
• Change orders for Mount Nittany Elementary addition and North Building Natatorium upgrades

Policy Development Committee

The committee is discussing revisions to several district policies regarding academic programs and student wellness. These updates include changes to tutoring, independent study, assessment systems, and homework guidelines.

• Policy 116 Tutoring: Revisions to private tutoring rules and student excusals
• Policy 118 Independent Study: Replacement of 2002 policy with PSBA guide
• Policy 127 Assessment System: Updates to parent review rights and state assessment excusals
• Policy 130 Homework: New language on student responsibilities and purpose of assignments
• Policy 246 School Wellness: New policy to replace Policy 141, including nutrition and social media literacy

Citizens Advisory Committee Facilities

The Citizens Advisory Committee Facilities will discuss punchlist items and lessons learned regarding the MNE Expansion. The committee will also review the current progress of the Park Forest Middle School project.

• MNE Expansion punchlist items
• Park Forest Middle School land development, easements, and developers agreement
• Park Forest Middle School zoning and building permit status
• Challenges regarding lighting controls, HVAC, and staffing

Citizens Advisory Committee Technology

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Technology discussed updates on digital literacy and student devices. The committee reviewed ADA requirements for web accessibility and the evaluation of MyPowerHub for parent communications.

• ADA web accessibility deadline of April 2027
• Evaluation of MyPowerHub as an alternative to ParentSquare
• Introduction of MyPowerHub Fees module for Device Protection
• Monitoring of 'GoogleBook' student devices
• Formation of a Digital Literacy committee meeting in November

Citizens Advisory Committee Finance Meeting

The State College Area School District Citizens Advisory Committee Finance meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at Panorama Village, Boardroom. The agenda lists discussion items only, all marked as information: 2025-2026 financial results, 2026 bond sale results, Mount Nittany Elementary opening, the Park Forest Middle School project, and projects outside the capital plan. No votes, dollar amounts, or specific proposals are stated in the agenda text. Public comment is allowed, with each speaker limited to three minutes.

• 2025-2026 financial results, tied to the 10/05/26 Board meeting
• 2026 bond sale results, tied to the 10/05/26 Board meeting
• Mount Nittany Elementary opening
• Park Forest Middle School project, tied to the 09/14/26 Board meeting
• Projects outside the capital plan

The committee reviewed year-end financial results showing higher than budgeted revenue and lower expenses. Proposed fund balance transfers to capital funds await School Board approval. The district also reported results from a successful August bond sale.

• Proposed $22 million transfer to Capital Reserve Fund (pending Board approval)
• Proposed $4 million transfer to Capital Projects Fund (pending Board approval)

Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board of School Directors meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Panorama Village Boardroom. The board will hear unaudited 2025-2026 fiscal year financial results, 2026 bond sale results, a bullying prevention audit update, MAP and Acadience assessment data, and recommendations on religious observances in the academic calendar. Most items are discussion and information only; the fund transfers and balance commitments are proposed for approval at the October 21, 2026 board meeting. The agenda also includes public comment and a consent agenda.

• FY26 total revenue came in $4.175 million (2%) above budget, driven by $2.3 million more investment income and $1.7 million more real estate transfer tax
• Proposed year-end transfers: $22 million to the Capital Reserve Fund for Park Forest Middle School debt service and future capital projects, plus $4 million to the Capital Project Fund
• Draft unassigned General Fund balance of $18,394,340 (7.89% of expenditures, under the 8% cap); $100,000 proposed commitment for IT equipment
• 2026 General Obligation Bond sale results presented for Mount Nittany Elementary and Park Forest Middle School projects (Series A) and high school referendum debt refunding (Series B)
• Bullying prevention audit by Dr. Susan Swearer and MAP/Acadience assessment reports presented for information; no board action requested

CTC Local Advisory Committee

The CTC Local Advisory Committee discussed fiscal performance, enrollment growth, and pending grant applications. The body is reviewing a revised Career and Technical Education policy and analyzing enrollment drops in Architecture.

• Reported $548,000 in revenue from donations, grants, and subsidies
• $35,000 in EITC funding used for Lego computer science kits
• $10,182 donation from Stephen Bodner for two training mannequins
• Proposed $1.5 million STEM plus M program awaiting October board approval
• Submitted PENDOT construction grant application

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee is reviewing draft revisions to nine school district policies, including career and technical education, field trips, academic standards, curriculum, virtual attendance, health screenings, bullying, maintenance, and school security. The committee will discuss these drafts and take public comment before any final board action.

• Policy 115 Career and Technical Education: revisions to align with state law, including student rights and nondiscriminatory enrollment.
• Policy 121 Field Trips: expanded purpose, new medication administration guidance, and clarification that out-of-state/overnight trips require board approval.
• Policy 102 Academic Standards: updates to incorporate social media literacy instruction per new state law (24 P.S. Sec. 15-1556).
• Policy 204.1 Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks: new policy under discussion.
• Policy 805.2 School Security Personnel: revisions under discussion.

The committee discussed revisions to multiple district policies, many driven by the 2026 Omnibus Bill. Most items were scheduled for presentation at the October 21, 2026, Board meeting for information and discussion.

• Scheduled Policy 115 (Career and Technical Education) for Oct 21 Board meeting
• Scheduled Policy 204.1 (Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks) for Oct 21 Board meeting
• Tabled Policy 121 (Field Trips) pending clarification on chaperones and medication
• Scheduled Policy 102 (Academic Standards) for Oct 21 Board meeting
• Scheduled Policy 105 (Curriculum) for Oct 21 Board meeting
• Scheduled Policy 209 (Health Examinations/Screenings) for Oct 21 Board meeting
• Scheduled Policy 249 (Bullying/Cyberbullying) for Oct 21 Board meeting
• Scheduled Policy 805.2 (School Security Personnel) and Policy 704 (Maintenance) for Oct 21 Board meeting

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes approvals of minutes, operations items, and instructional program purchases. The board will also vote on several action items, including a sponsorship agreement with Keystone Payroll, a professional development contract amendment with Devopar LLC, and change orders for construction projects. Public comment is scheduled, and the agenda includes updates from the superintendent and student representative.

• 2026-2027 Athletics Sponsorship Agreement with Keystone Payroll for kindergarten night at a State High home football game
• 2026-2027 Devopar Agreement Amendment for Professional Development, not to exceed $14,675 annually
• Consent agenda includes purchases for special education (Ancora Publishing, McGraw Hill) and Quaver Ready K-2 Curriculum Resource
• Action items include Fairmount Feasibility Study, Natatorium HVAC Replacement Change Order, and Park Forest Elementary Parking Lot Upgrades Phase 1 Change Order
• Approval of August 31, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board approved several construction-related easements and agreements for Park Forest Middle School. It also passed a consent agenda covering various district contracts, bills, and instructional resources.

• Approved Park Forest Middle School Declaration of Stormwater Easement (9-0)
• Approved Park Forest Middle School DSAME Easement and Maintenance Agreement (9-0)
• Approved Park Forest Middle School Temporary Grading and Construction Easement (9-0)
• Approved Park Forest Middle School Developers Agreement with Conditional Approval (9-0)
• Approved Park Forest Middle School Public Improvements Assurity with Conditional Approval (9-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Devopar Agreement Amendment for Professional Development amended to 50 hours (9-0)
• Approved 2027 PSBA Officer Elections (9-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including August 2026 bills and various 2026-2027 agreements (9-0)

Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting

Policy Development Committee

The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee will meet to review and discuss revisions to five board policies. The agenda includes proposed updates to policies on field trips, class size, student assignment, class rank, and graduation requirements. The meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the Panorama Board Room.

The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee reviewed revised drafts of several policies, including 811 Bonding, 812 Property Insurance, 813 Other Insurance, 214 Class Rank, 217 Graduation, 126 Class Size, and 206 Assignment Within District. No policies were adopted; each was advanced to the September 14, 2026 Board meeting for Information and Discussion. Two new or revised policies — 253 Student Recruitment and 121 Field Trips — will be revised by Ms. Andrews and presented to Cabinet before returning to the Committee. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 11:22 AM.

• Advanced Policy 811 Bonding revisions to Sept 14, 2026 Board meeting for Information and Discussion
• Advanced Policy 812 Property Insurance revisions to Sept 14, 2026 Board meeting for Information and Discussion
• Advanced Policy 813 Other Insurance revisions to Sept 14, 2026 Board meeting for Information and Discussion
• Advanced Policy 214 Class Rank revisions to Sept 14, 2026 Board meeting for Information and Discussion
• Advanced Policy 217 Graduation revisions to Sept 14, 2026 Board meeting for Information and Discussion
• Advanced Policy 126 Class Size revisions to Sept 14, 2026 Board meeting for Information and Discussion
• Advanced Policy 206 Assignment Within District revisions to Sept 14, 2026 Board meeting for Information and Discussion
• Directed Ms. Andrews to revise Policies 253 Student Recruitment and 121 Field Trips and present to Cabinet before returning to Committee

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting with updates from the superintendent, student representative, and legislative liaison, plus public comment. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving prior meeting minutes, athletic supplies and uniforms, and professional development agreements. A key discussion item is a proposed feasibility study for the Fairmount Building to evaluate its future use, costs, and zoning requirements.

• Approve $11,673.83 athletic training supplies from Medco Sports Medicine
• Approve up to $3,121.25 for junior high athletic uniforms from BSN Sports
• Approve 2026-2027 Bartell & Bartell CTC professional development
• Discuss Fairmount Building feasibility study (89,000 sq ft) for potential reuse
• Approve minutes from July 23 and August 3 meetings

The State College Area School District Board of School Directors approved its consent agenda in one motion, covering minutes, operations items, instructional programs, and policy updates. The vote was 7-0, with two members absent. The board also heard a request to change Delta High School's 2026-2027 academic team meeting dates, which was presented as an information report. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda in one motion (7-0; 2 absent)
• Approved 07-23-2026 Facilities and Ground Committee and 08-03-2026 Committee of the Whole/Regular Board meeting minutes
• Approved 2026-2027 operations items including athletics supplies, CTC equipment, and student van transportation agreements
• Approved July 2026 district bills
• Approved 2026-2027 instructional items including a retroactive foreign exchange student and student travel
• Approved policy updates: 202, 216, 619, 803, 804, 815.5, 833 revisions and new policies 627, 627.1, 627.2

Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will discuss a feasibility study for the Fairmount Building, including ADA accessibility and parking, and receive updates on the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion, which is nearing completion with a ribbon cutting on August 14. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comment.

• Feasibility study for Fairmount Building covering ADA, parking, space allocation, and cost estimates
• Mount Nittany Elementary expansion temporary occupancy granted, paving and landscaping pending
• Ribbon cutting ceremony for Mount Nittany Elementary new wing on August 14 at 2pm
• Consent agenda includes approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes and various operational agreements
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, with 30 minutes at start for non-action items

The State College Area School District Board of School Directors met on August 3, 2026, and approved its consent agenda, which included minutes, operations items, and student travel, by a 7-0 vote with two members absent. The Board also approved three action items: a 2026-2027-01 Agreement, a major gift for the State College High School wrestling room, and a Panorama Village Library renovation amendment, each by 7-0 votes. No public comment was offered. The meeting included updates on facilities, a bond sale, and the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, operations, instructional programs) (7-0, two absent)
• Approved 2026-2027-01 Agreement (7-0, two absent)
• Approved major gift from Mr. Josh Bresler via State College Education Foundation for SCAHS Wrestling Room (7-0, two absent)
• Approved Panorama Village Library Renovation Amendment (7-0, two absent)

Citizens Advisory Committee Technology

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Technology is reviewing updates on the Schoology rollout, parent communications, and digital literacy. The committee also discussed notable changes to device usage and internet filtering that will be communicated to families next month.

• Schoology secondary rollout for 26/27 school year
• Parent communications via MyPowerHub
• K-5 no take-home devices
• K-5 no email access
• YouTube blocked for students; upgraded internet filter (Deledao)

Facilities and Grounds Committee

The Facilities and Grounds Committee will discuss the future of the 89,000-square-foot Fairmount Building, including whether to keep the entire building or demolish part of it, and its current needs (roof, windows/doors, brick work, heat). They will also review future plans for Community Field baseball and softball fields, site challenges at Park Forest Middle School, and new elementary playgrounds at Ferguson Township, Easterly Parkway, and Gray's Woods. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Fairmount Building: 89,000 sq ft, options include keeping entire building or demolishing part (HARB), with needs for roof, windows/doors, brick work, heat
• Community Field: discussion of future plans for baseball and softball fields
• Park Forest Middle School: site challenges to be reviewed
• New elementary playgrounds at Ferguson Township, Easterly Parkway, and Gray's Woods
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2026. The board is scheduled to vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, various operational contracts and renewals, and policy updates. The agenda also includes action items for construction projects and a resolution for 2026 bonds.

• Consent agenda includes 2026-2027 contracts for Bayada Home Health Care, US Foods, and solicitor services
• Policy updates: new Policy 151 Magnet Schools, revisions to Policy 218.1 Weapons, new Policy 218.2 Terroristic Threats
• Action items: Mount Nittany Elementary Expansion Change Order, Playground Upgrade, Middle School Science Room Remodel
• Park Forest Middle School Project Parameters Resolution for 2026 Bonds and possible refunding of 2015-A
• Park Forest Elementary Parking Lot Upgrades Phase 1

Citizens Advisory Committee Facilities

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities is meeting virtually to discuss ongoing facilities projects, including the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion and the Park Forest Middle School project. They will review current progress, land development issues, zoning, building permits, and staffing concerns. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Mount Nittany Elementary expansion: current progress update
• Park Forest Middle School: land development, easements, zoning, building permit, timeline
• Discussion of staffing issues
• Review of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Citizens Advisory Committee Facilities

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities is reviewing progress on the Park Forest Middle School project, which has received a notice to proceed for initial site work but awaits final land development approval, zoning, and building permits. The committee also discussed the Mount Nittany Elementary addition nearing completion, architect/engineering bids, staffing vacancies, and preliminary ideas for the old Park Forest building. No formal decisions were made; the meeting is primarily informational and advisory.

• Notice to proceed issued for Park Forest Middle School site work
• Conditional land development approval received; six easements and agreements pending
• Mount Nittany Elementary addition near completion; soccer field unavailable until late September
• Architect/engineering RFP responses reviewed; HLA/Hoffman team favored
• Three custodial vacancies; recruitment efforts ongoing

Policies

Policy Development Committee

The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to several board policies, including eligibility of nonresident students, student records, and student rights and responsibilities. The committee will also review new policies on debt management and post-issuance compliance, as well as revisions to the school calendar, school day, acceptable use of technology, and sustainability. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• 202 Eligibility of Nonresident Students - Revisions
• 216 Student Records - Revisions
• 235 Student Rights and Responsibilities - New
• 627 Debt Management - New
• 803 School Calendar - Revisions

The Policy Development Committee reviewed and advanced multiple policy revisions and new policies to the July 20, 2026, Board meeting for information and discussion. These include revisions to policies on nonresident student eligibility, student records, district audit, school calendar, school day, acceptable use of technology, and sustainability, as well as new policies on student rights and responsibilities, debt management, post-issuance tax compliance, and post-issuance compliance. No final decisions were made; all items are pending board action.

• Advanced revisions to Policy 202 (Nonresident Students) to July board
• Advanced revisions to Policy 216 (Student Records) to July board
• Advanced new Policy 235 (Student Rights and Responsibilities) to future board
• Advanced revisions to Policy 619 (District Audit) to July board
• Advanced new Policies 627, 627.1, 627.2 (Debt Management) to July board
• Advanced revisions to Policy 803 (School Calendar) to July board
• Advanced revisions to Policy 804 (School Day) to July board
• Advanced revisions to Policies 815.5 and 833 to July board

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting following a budget hearing, where it is scheduled to adopt the 2026-27 final budget and related tax resolutions. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including contract renewals and service agreements, and consider action items such as natatorium upgrades and a West Penn Power load study.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 Final Budget and related tax resolutions
• Approval of Natatorium Upgrades
• Approval of West Penn Power Load Study
• 2026-2027 Bayada Home Health Care Agreement Renewal (up to $5,000)
• 2026-2027 Bread Bid Award to Angelo Pacifico & Sons Inc.

The State College Area School District Board approved the consent agenda, amended administrative contracts, and multiple facility projects including Mount Nittany Elementary expansion change order and playground upgrade, Mount Nittany Middle School science room remodel, Panorama Village Library renovation, and Park Forest Elementary parking lot upgrades. All votes were unanimous (9-0). The board also discussed Brandywine Drive safety improvements and policy updates.

• Approved consent agenda including policy updates and routine operations (9-0)
• Approved amended administrative contracts for five administrators (9-0)
• Approved Branching Minds MTSS Platform (9-0)
• Approved Mount Nittany Elementary Expansion Change Order (9-0)
• Approved Mount Nittany Elementary Playground Upgrade (9-0)
• Approved Mount Nittany Middle School Science Room Remodel (9-0)
• Approved Panorama Village Library Renovation (9-0)
• Approved Park Forest Elementary Parking Lot Upgrades Phase 1 (9-0)

CTC Local Advisory Committee

The State College Area School District Career and Technical Center Local Advisory Committee met to review program accomplishments, assessment results, and funding. The committee approved a motion recommending support for a new Baking II course and discussed a potential $1.5 million STEM+M partnership. The meeting was informational, with no final decisions made on the partnership.

• NOCTI results: 89.7% of 145 students earned Advanced or Competent ratings
• 414 industry-recognized credentials earned in 2025-26
• $542,389 total grant and revenue funding for 2025-26
• 2026-27 Perkins allocation increased to $92,325
• Baking II course proposal recommended for approval

Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold a Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting on June 1, 2026, to discuss and receive information on several key items, including annual data reports, an equity update, the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion project, and a capital financing update. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 18, 2026 budget hearing and regular board meeting. No final votes on major policy or budget items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Capital Financing Update: forward-looking plan to fund capital needs, including Mount Nittany Elementary addition and Park Forest Middle School construction costs
• Mount Nittany Elementary Project Update: presentation on expansion project
• 2026-2027 Annual Data Reports: year-in-review calendar for monthly data reports
• Equity Update: presentation for information and discussion
• Approval of May 18, 2026 Budget Hearing and Board Meeting Minutes

The State College Area School District Board approved the 2026-2027 final budget along with related tax resolutions, including the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion, Annual Real Estate Tax Installment Payment, and Supplemental Property Tax Rebate resolutions. The board also passed the consent agenda, which included operational contracts, instructional programs, and personnel recommendations, and approved several action items such as the 2025-2026-08 Agreement, PSBA legislative platform voting delegates, natatorium upgrades, and a West Penn Power load study. All votes were unanimous among the eight members present, with Dr. Aaron Miller absent.

• Adopted 2026-2027 Final Budget and related tax resolutions (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including operations, instructional programs, and minutes (8-0)
• Approved 2025-2026-08 Agreement (8-0)
• Approved Dr. Anne Demo and Dr. Jesse Barlow as 2026 PSBA Legislative Platform Voting Delegates (8-0)
• Approved Natatorium Upgrades (8-0)
• Approved West Penn Power Load Study (8-0)

Policy Development Committee

The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee will discuss a new threat assessment policy (236.1) and revisions to policies on relations with law enforcement (805.1), school security personnel (805.2), discrimination/harassment, pregnant/parenting students, facilities, and social media. The meeting is for discussion and information, not final approval.

• New policy 236.1 Threat Assessment, drafted per Act 18 of 2019 and PCCD guidance
• Revisions to 805.1 Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies
• Revisions to 805.2 School Security Personnel
• Revisions to 103/104 Discrimination/Harassment policies
• New policy 816 District Social Media (retires current 816)

The Policy Development Committee reviewed 12 policies, including a new threat assessment policy and revisions to Title IX-related policies, and voted to send them to the June 15, 2026, Board meeting for information and discussion. No final decisions were made; all items are pending board action.

• Advanced new policy 236.1 Threat Assessment to June 15 Board meeting
• Advanced revisions to 805.1 Relations With Law Enforcement Agencies
• Advanced revisions to 805.2 School Security Personnel
• Advanced revisions to 103 Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Students
• Advanced revisions to 104 Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Staff
• Advanced revisions to 234 Pregnant/Parenting/Married Students
• Advanced revisions to 703 Sanitary Management, 704 Maintenance, 705 Facilities and Workplace Safety, 716 Integrated Pest Management
• Advanced new policy 816 District Social Media to replace 816 Website policy

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District board will hold a regular meeting following a budget hearing, where it is expected to act on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and a capital financing plan for school construction. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and reports from the superintendent and student representative. The board will also consider several action items, including bids for the new Park Forest Middle School and playground upgrades.

• Proposed 2026-2027 budget: $214.5M revenue, $221.6M expenses, $3.0M fund balance use, ~3.5% tax increase
• Capital financing plan for Mt. Nittany Elementary and Park Forest Middle School: $161.9M total, $134.6M to be financed
• Action on base low bids and bid alternates for Park Forest Middle School, including bird-friendly glass
• Approval of MOU for mental health clinician with State College Area Education Association
• Consent agenda includes athletic supplies, CEEL agreements, and various purchases

The State College Area School District Board approved the administrative appointment of Dr. Megan Hull as Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, effective for the upcoming school year. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included operational items, instructional programs, and the appointment of the board treasurer. Several action items were approved, including agreements for comprehensive plan services, stormwater and playground upgrades at Ferguson Township Elementary, a change order for the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion, and special inspections at Park Forest Middle School. The board heard public comment advocating for the continuation of the elementary virtual academy program, which is set to be discontinued next year.

• Approved Dr. Megan Hull as Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including treasurer appointment, budget amendments, and bids (7-0)
• Approved Bucks County IU 22 Agreement for Comprehensive Plan Services (7-0)
• Approved Ferguson Township Elementary Stormwater and Playground Upgrades (7-0)
• Approved Mount Nittany Elementary Expansion Change Order (7-0)
• Approved Park Forest Middle School Special Inspections (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2026-07 Agreement (7-0)

Budget Hearing

The State College Area School District Board of Directors is holding a budget hearing to present the final 2026-2027 school year budget for public input. The proposed final budget was approved on April 20, 2026, and has since been modified to add several positions totaling $206,516. The board will also hear public comments and is scheduled to approve the final budget on June 1, 2026.

• Final 2026-2027 budget presentation
• Addition of positions totaling $206,516
• Supplemental Property Tax Rebate recommended at $115,000
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person

The State College Area School District Board of School Directors held a budget hearing for the proposed 2026-2027 school year budget, which was previously approved on April 20 and is scheduled for final approval on June 1. The budget was updated since April 20 to include additional positions, resulting in a net increase of $206,516. No public comment was offered during the hearing. The board took no formal action at this hearing.

• No formal decisions made at this hearing
• Proposed budget updated with net increase of $206,516 for additional positions
• Supplemental Property Tax Rebate recommended to remain at $115,000

Committee of the Whole/Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will discuss the 2026-2027 budget, a districtwide facilities master plan, and new textbook requests. The budget includes $214.5M in revenue, $221.6M in expenses, and a $3.0M fund balance use, with an estimated average tax increase of $190 per property. The facilities plan outlines a 10-year capital plan and potential renovations, including a Fairmount building renovation estimated at $18-25 million. The board will also consider a capital financing plan for the Mt. Nittany Elementary and Park Forest Middle School projects.

• 2026-2027 budget: $214.5M revenue, $221.6M expenses, $3.0M fund balance use
• Estimated average tax increase of $190 per property (residential $134)
• New textbook requests for Advanced Chemistry 2, AP Statistics, AP Environmental Science, and others
• Capital financing plan for Mt. Nittany Elementary and Park Forest Middle School projects
• Districtwide Facilities Master Plan with 10-year capital plan, Fairmount renovation ($18-25M), Community Field renovation ($8-12M), transportation center ($9M)

The State College Area School District Board approved base low bids and bid alternates for the new Park Forest Middle School, but voted 7-2 to reject the bird-friendly glass alternate (Bid Alternate 4). The board also approved the consent agenda, an advance driving assist system for the Career and Technology Center, an MOU for a mental health clinician, and several facility upgrades. The 2026-2027 budget was discussed with a planned $3.0 million use of fund balance and a 3.5% tax increase, with final adoption scheduled for June 1.

• Approved base low bids for Park Forest Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved bid alternates for Park Forest Middle School, excluding bird-friendly glass (unanimous)
• Rejected bird-friendly glass alternate (Bid Alternate 4) for Park Forest Middle School (7-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, grants, agreements, and purchases (unanimous)
• Approved Advance Driving Assist System for Career and Technology Center (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Mental Health Clinician with SCAEA (unanimous)
• Approved Mount Nittany Elementary Playground Upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved North Tennis Court Lighting Upgrades (unanimous)

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee will discuss a new magnet school policy and revisions to policies on weapons, terroristic threats, smoking, controlled substances, threat assessment, law enforcement relations, discrimination, and pregnant/parenting students. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• New Policy 151 Magnet Schools, covering Delta Middle and High Schools
• Revised Policy 218.1 Weapons, including new 24-hour parent/employee notification requirement
• Revised Policy 218.2 Terroristic Threats, replacing Behavior Threat Assessment policy
• Revised Policy 222 Smoking/Tobacco Products
• Revised Policy 227 Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia

Regular Meeting

The State College Area School District Board will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2026, to consider the proposed final budget for 2026-2027, which includes a recommended 3.5% tax increase. The board will also vote on charter school renewals for Centre Learning Community and Nittany Valley Charter School, and approve minutes from prior meetings. Public comment is scheduled, and the agenda includes updates from the superintendent and student representatives.

• Proposed final 2026-2027 budget with 3.5% tax increase
• Charter renewal for Centre Learning Community Charter School (5-year)
• Charter renewal for Nittany Valley Charter School with enrollment cap raised to 52
• Approval of minutes from March 23 Act 34 hearing for Park Forest Middle School
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

Citizens Advisory Committee Facilities

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities is reviewing updates on district construction projects, including the Mount Nittany Elementary expansion nearing completion and the Park Forest Middle School project facing delays. The committee also discussed staffing shortages and ongoing fire alarm system issues, with plans to analyze data from vendors.

• Mount Nittany expansion completion expected by end of May
• Park Forest Middle School move-in projected for January 2029 due to township reviews
• Ferguson Township playground project progressing with inclusive design
• Two custodial positions unfilled; summer job fair planned
• Fire alarm data to be gathered from Siemens and Johnson Controls