State College Area School District public meetings in 2020
64 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet virtually to discuss a proposed mental health partnership with Herr Clinic and receive an equity update. The committee will also appoint its 2021 chair. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.
- Proposed mental health partnership with Herr Clinic (discussion)
- Equity and inclusivity update (discussion)
- Appointment of 2021 committee chair
- Public comment (5-minute limit per person)
Board Work Session
The State College Area School District Board held a virtual work session to discuss the 2020-2021 District Priorities and receive a superintendent update. The agenda also includes public comment and planning for the January 11 regular meeting, where the board will consider approving audited financial statements and a budget opt-out resolution.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 District Priorities (attached PDF)
- Superintendent update
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person
- Future agenda: Approve 2019-20 Audited Financial Statements
- Future agenda: Approve Accelerated Opt Out Resolution for 2021-2022 Budget
Citizens Advisory Committee - Athletics
The Citizens Advisory Committee for PIAA-Affiliated Interscholastic Athletics is meeting to review the notes from its December 14, 2020 meeting. The committee advises the school board on athletics needs, finances, and community communication. This agenda contains only the meeting notes item, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of 12-14-2020 CAC - Athletics Meeting Notes
Citizens Advisory Committee - Finance
The Citizens Advisory Committee - Finance will meet to discuss the 2020-21 budget development and review the timeline for the 2021-22 budget. The agenda includes public comment and future meeting dates. This is a routine advisory meeting with no final decisions expected.
- Review of 2020-21 Budget Summary and development documents
- Discussion of 2021-22 Budget Development Timeline
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
Board Reorganization Meeting
The State College Area School District Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting, where it will elect a temporary president, president, and vice president. The board will also make annual appointments and set the 2021 meeting dates. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.
- Elect temporary president
- Elect president and vice president
- Annual appointments
- 2021 school board meeting dates
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on December 7, 2020. The board will vote on several action items, including a bid award for Chromebooks, change orders for Memorial Field, the Winter and Spring 2021 Athletics Plan, and COVID-19 testing services. They will also discuss the 2021-2022 budget, including a possible accelerated opt-out resolution, and receive updates on COVID-19 and legislative matters.
- Bid award to Y&S Technologies for 2020-2021 Chromebooks
- Memorial Field change orders
- Winter and Spring 2021 Athletics Plan approval
- Purchase of Coronavirus Testing Services from Vault Health
- 2020-2021 Budget Amendment and 2020-2021 Apple Fitness Equipment Maintenance Contract
Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review a presentation on health insurance and discuss the development of the 2021-22 budget. The agenda also includes an update on the 2019-20 financial statement.
- Health Insurance presentation
- 2021-22 Budget Development discussion
- Tax Collector Fee review
- School Bus Grant Opportunity review
- 2019-20 Financial Statement Update
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet virtually to discuss and receive information on CTC (Career and Technical Center) program compliance, including proposed course changes and draft revisions to the course selection guide. The meeting also includes public comment and planning for future meetings.
- Discussion of CTC Program Compliance
- Proposal for CTC Course Changes
- New POS Task Grid for General Ag
- Draft Revisions to CTC Course Selection Guide 2021-22
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per individual
Communication Committee
The State College Area School District Communication Committee is meeting virtually to discuss how to communicate the Board's role and work during the pandemic, and when the Board benefits from community feedback. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, public comment, and adjournment, with the main discussion items being community understanding and feedback.
- Discussion on communicating Board's role during pandemic
- Discussion on when Board needs community feedback
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
- Virtual meeting due to COVID-19 mandates
Citizens Advisory Committee - Athletics
The Citizens Advisory Committee for PIAA-Affiliated Interscholastic Athletics is meeting to advise the State College Area School District Board of School Directors on the athletics program. The agenda includes reviewing meeting notes from this session. The committee's charge covers identifying program needs, reviewing financial resource allocation, and making recommendations to the board.
- Review of 11-17-2020 meeting notes
- Committee advises on PIAA-affiliated interscholastic athletics
- Focus on financial resource allocation for athletics program
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on November 16, 2020. The board will vote on amendments to the 2020-2021 academic calendar, a contract with Ignite Educational Services for Title services, Memorial Field change orders, and the 2019-2020 audited financial statements. They will also discuss updates to the health and safety plan, a proposed athletics plan for winter and spring, and the 2021-2022 budget development.
- Vote on 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Amendments
- Vote on Ignite Educational Services Contract for Title services
- Vote on Memorial Field Change Orders
- Vote on 2019-2020 Audited Financial Statements
- Discussion of Health and Safety Plan Update and Winter/Spring Athletics Plan
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021-22 budget development, review the annual financial report (ESSA schedules), and consider quarterly donations. The agenda also includes public comment and future meeting items.
- 2021-22 Budget Development calendar review
- 2019-20 and 2018-19 ESSA schedules review
- Quarterly donations summary (Q1)
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
- Future agenda items: MNMC Advertising, Memorial Field Gifts
Citizens Advisory Committee - School Health and Safety
This is a procedural meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee on School Health and Safety. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself and no substantive discussion items are listed.
- Virtual meeting via Zoom
- Agenda review
Facilities and Grounds Committee - Cancelled
This meeting of the State College Area School District Facilities and Grounds Committee was cancelled. The agenda included discussions on South Track signage, playground updates, ADA updates, and public comment, but no decisions were made.
- South Track Signage discussion
- Playground Update discussion
- ADA Update discussion
- Future agenda items: Delta Sculpture, SC Pavilion, Memorial Field Wrap Up and Easements
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District board will vote on adopting a COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant Fund Recipient Agreement with Centre County Government, likely to receive CARES Act funding. The board will also consider a professional development workshop with Bartell & Bartell and approve routine items including budget transfers, treasurer's report, and service contracts. Discussions will cover the 2020-2021 academic calendar and a winter/spring interim athletic health and safety plan.
- Adopt COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant Fund Recipient Agreement with Centre County Government
- Approve Board Professional Development Workshop with Bartell & Bartell
- Approve 2019-2020 Final Budget Transfers
- Approve August 2020 Treasurer's Report
- Approve Annual Service Contracts for Technology and Physical Plant Departments
Policy Development Committee
The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee is meeting virtually to review and discuss several policies. They will review Policy 006 on board meetings, consider drafts for new technology policies on live-streaming and identity access management, and plan future agenda items. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.
- Review of Policy 006 - Meetings with PSBA suggestions
- New policy draft: Live-Streaming & Recording Instructional Activities
- New policy draft: Identity and Access Management
- Discussion on organizing technology policies
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District board will vote on several action items, including Memorial Field change orders, an agreement with the Equity Literacy Institute for an equity audit, a Flex Academics agreement for special education, a UPMC Behavioral Health services agreement for the HEARTS Program, and a 2019-2020 fund balance resolution. The board will also discuss the K-5 educational model, spring break, bond sale results, and budget projections for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.
- Approve Memorial Field change orders
- Approve agreement with Equity Literacy Institute for proposed equity audit
- Approve Flex Academics agreement in support of Special Education
- Approve UPMC Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies services for HEARTS Program
- Approve 2019-2020 Fund Balance Resolution
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee met to review the 2020-21 projected financial results and the 2021-2022 budget development calendar. The agenda included a review of the SCASD Education Foundation Annual Report and a discussion on district advertising opportunities. No specific dollar amounts or binding decisions were listed in the provided agenda text.
- Review of 2020-21 Projected Financial Results
- Discussion of 2021-2022 Budget Development calendar
- Review of SCASD Education Foundation Annual Report
- Discussion of District Advertising Opportunities
- Future agenda item listed: Memorial Field Donation/Gift Agreement
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on October 5, 2020. The board will vote on several action items, including Memorial Field furniture and change orders, playground change orders, a crosswalk at Park Forest Middle School, an IB Economics textbook, a COVID-19 testing agreement with Mt. Nittany Medical Center, and a memorandum of understanding with the teachers' association for online learning. The board will also discuss an anti-racism resolution, discipline disproportionality, a proposed equity audit, and financial results and budget development.
- Approve Memorial Field furniture, fixtures, and equipment
- Approve Memorial Field change orders
- Approve playground project change orders
- Approve agreement with Mt. Nittany Medical Center for employee COVID-19 testing
- Approve MOU with SCAEA for online learning
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Facilities and Grounds Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on Memorial Field construction and signage, a concrete issue at Radio Park, and a presentation from Penn State's Sustainability Institute. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. Future meetings are scheduled for November 5 and December 3, 2020.
- Memorial Field construction update and signage discussion
- Radio Park concrete issue discussion
- Penn State Sustainability Institute presentation on school district drawdowns
- Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
- Future agenda item: South Track signage
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review the preliminary 2019-20 financial statements, discuss the financial impact of COVID-19, and consider a solar power purchase agreement and an athletic training contract. They will also discuss Senate Bill 1125 regarding real estate tax due dates and other items. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.
- Review of 2019-20 preliminary financial statements
- Discussion of COVID-19 financial impact
- Solar power purchase agreement discussion
- Athletic training contract (MNPG) review
- Senate Bill 1125 real estate tax due dates
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet virtually to discuss updates on in-school learning considerations, discipline disproportionality among Black students receiving special education services, a proposed equity audit, and a board resolution on anti-racism. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.
- Update on SCASD considerations for in-school learning
- Discussion of discipline disproportionality for Black students with special education services
- Proposed equity audit with statement of work and scope-of-work documents
- Board resolution on anti-racism with glossary of terms
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per individual
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on September 17, 2020. The board will vote on several action items, including the purchase of Illuminate Education software, an athletic training service contract with Mount Nittany Health, and affiliation agreements with Penn State University. The most consequential items are the approval of separate health and safety plans for fall contact and non-contact sports, which will determine how athletics proceed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Purchase of Illuminate Education software
- Athletic training service contract with Mount Nittany Health
- Affiliation agreement with Penn State University for virtual clinical experiences
- Fall Athletics Health and Safety Plan for Non-Contact Sports
- Fall Athletics Health and Safety Plan for Contact Sports
Special Meeting
The State College Area School District board is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss a proposed Health and Safety Plan for re-opening schools. The plan includes a phased approach to returning to in-person instruction. Public comment will be limited to two minutes per person. The board will also preview items for its next regular meeting, including calendar modifications and bond sale results.
- Discussion of SCASD Phased School Reopening Health and Safety Plan
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person
- Future agenda: election of PSBA officers and insurance trust trustees
- Future agenda: modifications to 2020-2021 academic calendar
- Future agenda: bond sale results and Education Foundation annual report
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on September 2, 2020. The board will vote on several action items, including a retirement severance MOU with the teachers' union, change orders for Memorial Field and an elementary playground, rescinding a bid award for crosswalk improvements at Park Forest Middle School, and approving the fall athletic health and safety plan and coaches. The board will also discuss bond refinancing results and a proposed new IB textbook.
- MOU with State College Area Education Association (SCAEA) regarding retirement severance
- Memorial Field change order(s)
- Elementary Playground Project change order
- Rescind bid award for crosswalk improvements at Park Forest Middle School
- RFP with Mount Nittany Health System for athletic training
Work Session
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual work session to discuss the fall athletics health and safety plan, including a proposed interim plan and fitness center use, and a request for proposal for athletic training services. The board will also hear public comment and plan for the upcoming regular meeting, which includes action items on calendar modifications, a teacher union MOU, and Memorial Field change orders.
- Fall Athletics Health and Safety Plan and interim proposal
- Proposed extra-curricular use of fitness center
- Athletic Training Request for Proposal with Mount Nittany Health
- Future agenda: 2020-2021 academic calendar modifications
- Future agenda: Memorial Field change orders
Regular Meeting (Continuation of 8/17/2020 Mtg)
This virtual meeting is a continuation of the August 17, 2020 session, held due to Governor Wolf's COVID-19 mandates. The board discusses health and safety guidelines for the K-12 Music Department and Marching Band as part of the phased school reopening plan. The agenda also includes informational reports from the Central Intermediate Unit, NSBA/PSBA, and Citizens Advisory Committee, with no new binding decisions listed.
- Discussion of K-12 Music Department Health and Safety Guidelines
- Discussion of Marching Band Health and Safety Guidelines
- Informational report from Central Intermediate Unit (CIU)
- Informational report from National School Boards Association (NSBA)/PA School Boards Association (PSBA)
- Planning for August 31, 2020 meeting to review Bond Transaction Sale Results
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will vote on the 2020-2021 Health and Safety Plan and consider a motion to start the school year with two weeks of in-person instruction before moving to remote learning. The board will also approve routine contracts and agreements, including technology and physical plant service contracts, and a renewal with Mt. Nittany Medical Center.
- Approve 2020-2021 Health and Safety Plan
- Consider two-week in-person window starting Aug. 25, then remote
- Approve PA Required Emergency Instructional Time
- Award bid for crosswalk improvements at Park Forest Middle School
- Approve Elementary Playground Project change order
Work Session
The State College Area School District Board is holding a virtual work session to discuss the Health and Safety Plan update with members of the planning team. The meeting includes public comment, with each speaker limited to three minutes, and planning for the upcoming regular board meeting on August 17, 2020.
- Discussion of Health and Safety Plan update with planning team
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
- Future agenda includes Health and Safety Plan update and PA Required Emergency Instructional Time for Aug 17 meeting
- Virtual meeting due to COVID-19 mandates
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board is holding a virtual regular meeting on August 10, 2020. The board will vote on several action items, including approving three new policies, transferring the pupil transportation agreement from Long Motor Buses to Fullington School Bus LLC, and approving a budget amendment. They will also discuss the Health and Safety Plan and PA Required Emergency Instructional Time for the fall. The meeting includes routine approvals for minutes, financial reports, and contracts.
- Approve 2020-2021 Budget Amendment
- Approve transfer of Pupil Transportation Agreement from Long Motor Buses, Inc. to Fullington School Bus LLC
- Approve Policy 002: Authority and Powers, Policy 010: Employment of Friends/Family Members, Policy 833: Sustainability
- Approve Elementary Playground Project Change Order and Memorial Field Change Order
- Approve Technology and Physical Plant Annual Service Contracts
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The State College Area School District's Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee will meet virtually to discuss fall planning and an antiracism resolution. The meeting includes public comment and future agenda items. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion and information.
- Fall Planning Update
- Antiracism Resolution (two drafts by Bedell and Hutchinson)
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
- Next meeting scheduled for August 26, 2020
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District board is holding a virtual meeting to approve routine items including a 2020-2021 budget amendment and various service contracts. Key action items include approving modifications to the academic calendar, a Title I agreement with Mifflin County School District, and a parameters resolution for future debt financing. The board will also vote on change orders for the Elementary Project and Memorial Field Project.
- Approval of 2020-2021 Budget Amendment
- Parameters Resolution for Future Debt Financing
- Elementary Project Change Orders
- Memorial Field Project Change Orders
- 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Modifications
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District board will vote on the Pandemic Health and Safety Plan for phased school reopening, an optional extracurricular summer program, and other action items. They will also discuss an amended 2020-2021 academic calendar. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.
- Approve Pandemic Health and Safety Plan for phased school reopening
- Approve Optional Extracurricular Summer Program
- Approve Social Studies Curriculum
- Approve Memorial Field Change Order
- Approve South Track Lighting Agreement
Special Board Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual special meeting to vote on the 2020-2021 final budget and related resolutions, including real estate tax installment payments. They will also consider several contracts and agreements, and discuss the draft pandemic health and safety plan and other updates. The meeting includes public comment and routine approvals.
- 2020-2021 Final Budget approval
- Annual Real Estate Tax Installment Payment Resolution
- Comcast WAN Contract Amendment
- Penn Highlands Healthcare Agreement for 2020-2021
- Draft Pandemic Health and Safety Plan Update
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District is meeting virtually to discuss and receive information on several items, including a proposal to change the assessment database from DecisionEd to Illuminate, the K-12 social studies curriculum scope and sequence, and a status update on educational model planning for fall 2020. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no final decisions scheduled.
- Assessment Database Proposal: Change from DecisionEd to Illuminate
- Social Studies Curriculum Scope and Sequence K-12
- Status Update of Educational Model Planning for Fall 2020
- Public Comment (5-minute limit per person)
- Future agenda items: Educational Model Update for Fall 2020; School Resource Officer and Security Staff Roles and Responsibilities
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Facilities and Grounds Committee will discuss an update on the district's draft phased school reopening health and safety plan, developed in response to COVID-19. The meeting is virtual due to Governor Wolf's mandates. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person. Future meeting dates are set for July 2 and August 6, 2020.
- Health and Safety Plan Update (discussion/information)
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
- Future meeting dates: July 2 and August 6, 2020
- Future agenda items include construction schedules, Campus Drive naming, Memorial Field project, playground update, Corl Street mural, and high school curb cuts
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on June 15, 2020, immediately following a budget hearing. The board will vote on several action items, including the annual homestead/farmstead resolution, software agreements, and project change orders. They will also discuss the 2020-2021 budget development and the pandemic safety plan for school reopening.
- Approve Annual Homestead/Farmstead Resolution
- Approve Edgenuity Software Agreement
- Approve Elementary Project Change Orders
- Reject bids for Park Forest Middle School Crosswalk
- Discuss 2020-2021 Budget Development
Budget Hearing
The State College Area School District board is holding a virtual budget hearing for the 2020-2021 school year. The agenda includes presentations on the budget and a final budget presentation, followed by public comment. No specific budget figures are listed in the agenda text.
- Budget hearing for FY 2020-2021 school year
- Final 2020-2021 school year budget presentation
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the 2020-21 budget development, including budget hearing materials, an alternate budget scenario, real estate tax considerations, and a refinancing memo. The meeting is procedural and includes public comment and future agenda items.
- 2020-21 budget development with hearing materials and slides
- Alternate budget scenario discussion
- Real estate tax consideration
- Refinancing memo with attachments
- Future meeting dates: July 9 and August 13, 2020
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Facilities and Grounds Committee will meet virtually to discuss two projects: signage for the Memorial Field press box and scoreboard, and a pedestrian crosswalk signal at Park Forest Middle School. The meeting also includes public comment and planning for future agenda items.
- Discussion of Memorial Field press box and scoreboard signage
- Update on PFMS pedestrian crosswalk signal
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
- Future agenda items: Memorial Field Jacob's Ladder, Elementary Playground Update, Corl Street Exterior Mural and Delta Sculpture Project
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on June 1, 2020. The board will vote on the renewal of the Young Scholars Charter School, approve change orders for elementary and Memorial Field projects, and consider a resolution on charter school funding. They will also discuss the 2020-2021 budget development and receive updates on construction projects.
- Young Scholars Charter School renewal vote
- Elementary Project change orders
- Memorial Field Project change orders and signage
- Board Resolution on Charter School Funding
- Annual service contracts for Technology and Physical Plant departments
Communications Committee
The State College Area School District Communications Committee will meet virtually on May 19, 2020, due to COVID-19 closures. The main item is a discussion on community understanding of the proposed 2020-2021 budget. The agenda also includes public comment, future meeting dates, and future agenda items.
- Discussion: Community Understanding of Proposed 2020-2021 Budget
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
- Virtual meeting due to Governor Wolf's COVID-19 orders
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on May 18, 2020, due to COVID-19 closures. The board will vote on the 2020-2021 proposed final budget, the Young Scholars Charter School renewal, and several other action items, including tax rebates, food service prices, and MOUs with employee unions. They will also discuss budget development and a resolution on charter school funding.
- Approve 2020-2021 Proposed Final Budget
- Approve Young Scholars Charter School Renewal
- Approve Supplemental Tax Rebate for 2020-2021 and amend 2019-2020 resolution
- Approve Food Service Breakfast and Lunch Prices for 2020-2021
- Approve MOUs with SCESPA and AFSCME
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Facilities and Grounds Committee of the State College Area School District is meeting virtually to discuss several facilities items, including a proposed amendment to the South Track lighting agreement with State College Borough, Memorial Field signage, and a water line at Park Forest Middle School. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no final votes scheduled.
- Proposed amendment to South Track lighting agreement with State College Borough
- Memorial Field signage update
- Park Forest Middle School water line discussion
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
- Future agenda items: North Building renovations, High School wayfinding signage
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District board will hold a virtual meeting due to COVID-19 closures. Action items include approving revised policies on name/classification and student records, plus a contract with Herff Jones for virtual graduation services. The board will also discuss budget development and a charter renewal for Young Scholars of Central PA.
- Revised Policy 001: Name and Classification
- Revised Policy 216: Student Records
- Agreement with Herff Jones LLC for Virtual Graduation Professional Services
- February 2020 Treasurer's Report approval
- Resolution for Online Banking Access with First National Bank
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on April 27, 2020, due to COVID-19. The board will consider a consent agenda of routine approvals and action items, including technology purchases, construction contracts, and agreements. They will also receive updates on remote learning, graduation, and budget development.
- Approve purchase of Chromebook devices from CDW-G for 2020-2021 school year
- Approve budget amendment and March 2020 budget transfers
- Approve bid award for Easterly Parkway Roof Project
- Approve bid awards for Elementary School Playground Projects
- Approve High School Project Change Orders and Memorial Field Change Order
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet virtually to discuss K-12 curriculum adjustments and assessment plan updates, textbook selections for 2020-2021, and remote learning plans. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no votes scheduled.
- K-12 curriculum adjustments and updates
- K-12 SCASD Assessment Plan Update for 2019-2020
- Textbook selections for Social Studies, IB, and CTC for 2020-2021
- Remote learning plans discussion
- Public comment (3-minute limit)
Policy Development Committee
The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and gather information on several policies, including student records, a new sustainability policy, meeting procedures, and a new nepotism policy. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no final decisions expected. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.
- Policy 216: Student Records
- New Policy: Sustainability
- Policy 006: Meetings
- New Policy: Nepotism
- Public comment (5-minute limit)
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee held a virtual meeting on April 21, 2020, due to COVID-19 mandates. The primary substantive item was a discussion of the 2020-2021 Budget, accompanied by a budget development package. The meeting also included procedural items such as public comment and scheduling of future meetings for May and June 2020.
- Discussion of the 2020-2021 Budget
- Virtual meeting format mandated by Governor Wolf's stay-in-place order
- Public comment limited to five minutes per individual
- Future meetings scheduled for May 11, 2020, and June 14, 2020
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District board held a virtual meeting to address routine financial approvals and operational agreements during the pandemic. Key decisions included approving the January 2020 Treasurer's Report, February and March district bills, and budget transfers. The board also voted on action items such as the Central Intermediate Unit #10 budget, professional audit services with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, and authorizing the renegotiation of school bus transportation contracts.
- Approval of February and March 2020 District Bills and February 2020 Budget Transfers
- Approval of Professional Audit Services contract with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
- Authorization for Administration to Renegotiate Contracts for School Bus Transportation
- Approval of the Central Intermediate Unit #10 2020-2021 General Operating Budget
- Approval of Articulation Agreement with University of Northwestern Ohio for CTC Automotive Technology Program
Regular Meeting - Cancelled
The State College Area School District's regular board meeting scheduled for March 16, 2020, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda, which included routine approvals and action items, was not acted upon.
- Meeting cancelled
- Routine approvals (minutes, bills, budget transfers, contracts) not acted upon
- Action items (special education plan, solar agreement, rock climbing wall) not acted upon
Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee met to review the 2020-2021 budget compared to the 2019-20 projection, including multi-year projections and printing services costs. They also discussed the arbitrage rate calculation for the 2015 bonds. The meeting included public comment and scheduling of future meetings.
- 2020-2021 budget preparation compared to 2019-20 projection
- Multi-year budget projection reviewed
- Printing services cost review
- Arbitrage rate calculation for 2015 bonds
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold its regular meeting on March 2, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. The board will vote on several action items, including a resolution on charter school funding reform, a purchase agreement with Solution Tree Inc. for a workshop presenter, and approval of elementary playground projects. They will also discuss the budget proposal and a 5-year capital plan update.
- Resolution on Charter School Funding Reform
- Purchase Agreement with Solution Tree Inc. for workshop presenter Dr. Eric Twadell
- Accept construction documents and bid for Elementary Playground Projects
- Approve Policies 908, 908R, 908.1
- Discussion of Budget Proposal and 5-Year Capital Plan
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet to discuss and receive information on several educational topics, including an update on the Penn State Professional Development School, the Special Education Comprehensive Strategic Plan submission, a middle level model update, curriculum development guidelines, and a clarification of the final day of the 2019-2020 academic calendar. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-oriented, with no formal votes listed on the agenda.
- Special Education Comprehensive Strategic Plan submission (discussion/information)
- Penn State University Professional Development School (PDS) update
- Middle Level Model update
- Administrative Guidelines 105-G for K-12 Curriculum Development
- World Language 6-12 Scope and Sequence
Policy Development Committee
The State College Area School District Policy Development Committee will meet to discuss and review several policies, including a records policy, a charter school funding resolution, and a sustainability policy. The agenda is primarily informational and procedural, with no final votes scheduled.
- Review of Policy 216 (Records) as a discussion/information item
- Information on a Resolution for Charter School Funding Reform (February 2020)
- Discussion of board procedure for moving information/discussion items to action items
- Information on sustainability policy development, including review of other districts' policies
- Review of administrative regulations and Policy 001 (Name and Classification) from PSBA
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board will hold its regular meeting on February 17, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. The board will consider several action items, including approving high school project change orders, permission to bid the South Track landscaping proposal, a contract extension with Crabtree Rohrbaugh Associates, a proposal with the International Institute for Restorative Practices, and a resolution on PA student assessments. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as district bills, budget transfers, and a budget amendment, as well as informational updates on playground equipment, project closeouts, and accessibility.
- High School Project Change Orders
- Permission to bid South Track Landscaping Proposal
- Crabtree Rohrbaugh Associates contract extension for High School and Elementary School Projects
- Proposal with International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) for on-site coaching on student handbook revisions
- Board Resolution on PA Student Assessments
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss several financial matters, including the renewal of the local auditor, a solar power purchase agreement cost collection agreement, and budget development topics such as the food service budget, charter school tuition expenses, and PSERS. The meeting is primarily informational, with no votes scheduled. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.
- Local Auditor Renewal
- Solar Power Purchase Working Group - SPPA cost collection agreement
- Food Service Budget
- Charter School Tuition Expense
- PSERS update
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Facilities and Grounds Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including playground equipment purchase with a calendar update, donor recognition proposals for signage and a plaque, an amended contract with Crabtree Rohrbach and Associates, and the district's response to the CRPR Comprehensive Plan. These are information items, not final decisions.
- Playground equipment purchase with calendar update
- Donor recognition proposals: Memorial Field signage and South Track scoreboard plaque
- Amended contract with Crabtree Rohrbach and Associates
- District response to CRPR Comprehensive Plan
- Future agenda items: Fairmount North Building renovations, High School wayfinding signage
Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Facilities and Grounds Committee is meeting to discuss several information items, including a landscaping proposal for the South Track, a high school accessibility proposal, an update on the 5-year capital plan, and a cost collection agreement with SPPA. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information only.
- South Track landscaping and tree planting proposal
- High school accessibility proposal with selected locations
- Physical Plant 5-Year Capital Plan update
- SPPA Cost Collection Agreement
- Future agenda items include North Building Renovations and High School Wayfinding Signage
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including student travel, minutes, budget amendments, donations, financial reports, service contracts, and personnel recommendations. Action items include approving change orders for elementary and high school projects, purchasing varsity football uniforms, and buying video camera equipment. The board will also discuss a proposal for restorative practices coaching, a resolution on state assessments, a Memorial Field project update, a solar power purchasing agreement, and policy updates.
- Approve out-of-state/overnight student travel
- Approve budget amendment for 02-03-2020
- Award annual service contracts for Technology and Physical Plant departments
- Approve The Pointe Apartment lease renewal for LifeLink PSU
- Approve elementary and high school project change orders
Citizens Advisory Committee - School Health and Safety
The Citizens Advisory Committee on School Health and Safety is holding a routine meeting with a single agenda item: reviewing the meeting agenda itself. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed for this session.
- Agenda review only
Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee
The Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee of the State College Area School District will meet to receive updates on K-5 health/physical education and science curricula, discuss a draft resolution on Pennsylvania state assessments, and review strategic planning data on student growth by demographic group. The meeting is informational, with no votes scheduled.
- K-5 Health and Physical Education Curriculum Update
- K-5 Science Update
- PA State Assessments Draft Resolution
- Strategic Planning Update - Student Growth Measures per Demographic Group
- Future meeting dates: Feb 26, Mar 25, Apr 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Finance and Audit Committee
The State College Area School District Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the 2020-2021 budget development process, including alignment with Board Policy 603, and to receive updates on the Solar Power Purchase Working Group and playground equipment procurement. The committee will also review student activities and athletics funding history. Public comment and future meeting dates are on the agenda.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 budget development process and alignment with Policy 603
- Update from Solar Power Purchase Working Group
- Playground equipment procurement information (attachment: Board - Finance Playground 01-16-2020.pdf)
- Overview of student activities and athletics funding history
- Public comment period
Regular Meeting
The State College Area School District Board is scheduled to approve routine items including December 2019 bills and service contracts. The primary action items involve approving change orders for the Elementary and High School construction projects, the Delta Fitness Center, and Memorial Field. The board will also discuss the development of the 2020-2021 budget and updates on equity and inclusivity initiatives.
- Approval of Elementary Project Change Orders
- Approval of High School Project Change Orders
- Approval of Delta Fitness Center Project Change Order
- Approval of Memorial Field Change Orders
- Discussion of 2020-2021 Budget Development