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Actions recorded on the Feb. 11 agenda and approved or forwarded to action included: personnel approvals; temporary suspension of two discrimination/harassment policies affecting students and staff; authorization to engage financial and legal advisers to proceed with a general-obligation bond issuance (series 02/2025) in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 (pending market conditions); approval of contracts on file in the business office; approval of a community education fee schedule for summer camps; approval of alternative placements listed by the special education office; authorization to advertise a bid package for demolition of four radio towers at the WMPB site; and unanimous board approval to proceed with notices of intent to award Phase 1 construction bids (as discussed in the meeting presentation).

The board approved a resolution establishing tax-collector compensation for 2026–29. The transcript records two board members indicating they would abstain from that particular vote (President Emergley and another trustee); the motion otherwise carried by voice vote.

On policy, the board voted to indefinitely suspend Policy 103A (Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Students) and Policy 104A (Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Staff). Administrators said the policies had been discussed at length in the policy committee and at prior public meetings before the suspension vote.

On finance and procurement, the board approved administration recommendations to work with PFM Financial Advisors LLC (independent financial advisor), Saxton & Stump LLP (bond counsel), and the district solicitor to proceed with potential bond issuance (not to exceed $15 million) pending acceptable market conditions; the board also approved contract ratifications and bid advertisement/award notices discussed at the meeting.

The board approved routine items—personnel, contracts and program fee schedules—mostly by voice vote with no recorded roll‑call tallies in the meeting transcript. Where abstentions were announced, the administration recorded them in the meeting minutes and proceeded with the approvals.

Ending: Board members asked follow-up questions on select items (for example, the tax‑certification process related to tax‑collector records and the timing of an RFP for a new district communications platform). Several items will return for formal signature and further review at the March action meeting or be implemented by staff per the board’s direction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NPSD School Board Worksession 2-11-25","oneSentenceSummary","The North Penn School District board approved multiple personnel and administrative items and advanced finance and procurement steps at its Feb. 11 work session, voting primarily by voice vote.","taxTitle","North Penn SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",14588,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6329395,"North Penn receives low bids for high school Phase 1; board to approve award notices after review",608,2383000,2991000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316162-804b5cab0811f633540fdcd9ebd931dc&start=2383&end=2991","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316162-804b5cab0811f633540fdcd9ebd931dc/thumbnail_2383000.jpg","/articles/6329395/Pennsylvania/North-Penn-receives-low-bids-for-high-school-Phase-1-board-to-approve-award-notices-after-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329395-ddb74c924081ebe511b96ad422e93bf8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169480&Signature=D9Eznzmpf4z13ek2JAJ8Hnokvt72BiGHbAID~6kRHh~lqlKC5hH568-WZ-~NB38KZBkrs13sthurDsuqOAVM-aLcvJgRCXgQNl5uBDvvTGkeirt6Att8KWNox5ZR0NC1H4jGnBDw7VakpbaJR6T1Xt3LXAwVB73fGuJV3CFbUdhO8km1YZEYJmxAbJG6MknF9BnrLouNlbIobT6tR8S5wqli2BBbNrA3HvMdAoba8NBuJtcog0RQMSinmtqsBncietGAePZwHeTB-sor1SEBSreA0G~3n4q0SBP7ZWPoNBP74MMj9pRuEWwEdjBNkN4Pr-WTXIhNbQr2G0xjZ5w6Sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Penn School District presented results of competitive bids for Phase 1 of the high school renovation at its Feb. 11 work session and recommended issuing notices of intent to award four prime contracts with selected alternates after board approval.

Mister Bob Lynch (project representative) told the board bids returned for the Phase 1 package — renovations to the K pod, the natatorium, and temporary classroom/swing space — totaled $26,000,005.59 including alternates, which the presentation described as roughly 4.1% below the project budget. Lynch said the low bids allowed the project team to include several alternates that improve long‑term performance and warranty coverage.

The administration identified the apparent low bidders for the four prime contracts as follows: Penn Builders (general contractor); JBM Mechanical (mechanical/plumbing); Burrow Construction (electrical); and Vision Mechanical (plumbing). Key selected alternates included:

- water‑service meter pit upgrades and wet taps to support future site work;
- a Tremco Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) vs. Tremco TPA roofing comparison; the district selected the TPA fleece-back single‑ply roof (the district’s preferred system) as a deduct alternate to realize cost and warranty advantages;
- replacement (rather than refurbishment) of the pool bulkhead to secure a new warranty; and
- full replacement of natatorium wall tile as an aesthetic/consistency alternate.

On mechanical and control systems, the team took competitive alternates for several building-automation vendors and recommended Connexus for the building management system based on competitive pricing and district experience. The Connexus alternate price was the lowest of the building automation options, Lynch said.

Board members asked several clarifying questions about alternates and warranties. Trustee (name not specified) asked whether a two‑year contractor warranty alternate on plumbing equipment would apply at substantial completion; project staff confirmed that warranty extensions are measured from substantial completion of the plumbing contract for Phase 1. Lynch explained that the district prefers Tremco roofing products because Tremco offers an all‑encompassing manufacturer warranty that covers sheet goods, metal and heat‑welded seams rather than glued systems.

Trustees also asked about the variation in electrical bids; Lynch and project staff said Burr Construction’s electrical bid was significantly lower than competitors and that market conditions and subcontractor workload can influence bid competitiveness. Financial staff said favorable bid results are “good news” for the district’s financing story, although the bids alone would not materially change a ratings agency scorecard.

Next steps: the board approved a motion to proceed with notices of intent to award the listed contracts (motion on the Feb. 11 agenda). The administration said they will proceed with building-code reviews and non‑site interior renovation work can begin without delays from land development permits; work that requires outside permitting will be sequenced to avoid interrupting school operations.

Ending: District staff emphasized the work is a primer for the larger renovation project and that early procurement of Phase 1 is designed to limit escalation risk and secure preferred products and warranties.","District staff reported bids for Phase 1 renovation of the high school — K pod and the natatorium — came in about 4.1% under budget; the administration recommended awarding four prime contracts plus selected alternates and will issue notices of intent to award following board action.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6329400,"North Penn presents draft Comprehensive Plan 2025–28, posts document for 28-day public review",2300,756000,3056000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316162-804b5cab0811f633540fdcd9ebd931dc&start=756&end=3056","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316162-804b5cab0811f633540fdcd9ebd931dc/thumbnail_756000.jpg","/articles/6329400/Pennsylvania/North-Penn-presents-draft-Comprehensive-Plan-202528-posts-document-for-28-day-public-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329400-e11dcad9caa7ab980e529f73fd53d216/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169480&Signature=DRzUDzM9AzmcA8b~pq5D9ohWzAxuaKBy-SIYy-gRI4CrAXYnaMZGS~wOHyGS6r52cGJCaFL8sDzMOxQPm-iDJEAhCNleqzeXNkI7ZjjG~OGxnp6QzdjWiXylVSIVJPW9gREiZJ3XLT-VDXvYm0F8eiVV1l7yvtIzIYdViY25imqWbIKT9vDQ80nB99EWPVEzc1tk0RIayZXaZmW0m0n7J434r~m~Ah0z8BulP9n8LgMd5WfqbfPx~z4aMLB5s~KDA1XjUmaP0UvCzgGg6yR~NF5uiQx6nZiwYrSugT9aJZZNPm-GI5b9IX1A-0G4gCLEfhSJv8h~F2TWYFxwPIjaSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Penn School District on Feb. 11 presented a draft Comprehensive Plan for 2025–28 that district staff said will be posted for a 28-day public review before a formal board vote in March.

The plan, presented to the Board of School Directors by Dr. Waters (staff member) and a team of administrators, compiles demographic data, annual climate surveys and a Pennsylvania Department of Education needs-assessment framework into a three-year improvement roadmap. Dr. Waters said the process is “about continuous improvement” and identifying goals and measurable action steps the district will monitor over the next three years.

District leaders said the plan was developed by a core committee that included administrators, teachers, parents, students and community representatives. “We take the feedback from the committee as well as administrators, teachers, parents, students and the community,” said Dr. Mike McKenna, chief academic officer. The draft lists priorities the committee identified from the data: authentic engagement and communications, data-driven decision-making, student-centered support systems, and professional learning for teachers.

Administrators explained how the inputs were gathered. The committee reviewed demographic data and the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s essential-practices framework, analyzed the Hanover climate survey, and used the Future Ready Index and other diagnostics to set baselines and targets. Christine Liberoski, director of school and community engagement, said the communications goals include a district-wide, multilingual communications platform and a structured, ongoing feedback system for families. “We want something that will have more translations so that the end user…will pick what language they want the messages sent to them,” Liberoski said.

Instructional goals emphasize expanded use of professional learning communities (PLCs) and evidence-based practices. “A PLC is to provide designated time for teams of teachers to get together to share strategies and make data-driven instructional decisions,” the presentation said. Administrators also proposed process improvements focused on supports for underperforming students and student mental health, and centralizing resources so schools can access consistent guidance.

Board members asked about implementation and accountability. Several trustees requested clear metrics and periodic updates. Trustee (name not specified) pressed for milestone reporting and suggested six-month check-ins; Dr. Waters responded that the portal submission to the state already includes baseline data and year‑end targets for years one, two and three and that those target metrics will be included in the posted draft.

Timing and next steps: district staff said the plan will be posted on the district website and notified to families via School Messenger and eMatters; the administration will present an update to administrators in March and return the plan to the board for action and signature at the March action meeting before submitting the approved plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

The presentation also described committee membership and outreach: teachers and specialists, parent representatives, three students from PennDALE, administrators, a board representative (Vice President Julianne Grama) and a community member from Manna on Main Street, Sheldon Goode. Dr. Waters and staff emphasized that the district will accept written feedback during the 28-day public comment period and will fine-tune the draft before the March action meeting.

Board members and administrators also discussed related operational matters that will follow the plan: possible timing for a new communications platform, how metrics will be presented, and the need to sequence implementation so major platform changes align with the start of a school year.

The district did not take a vote on the comprehensive plan at the Feb. 11 work session; administrators described the session as informational and described the posting and comment process prior to the board’s March action meeting.

Ending: District staff said the draft and full metrics (including baselines and year-end targets) will be uploaded to the PDE portal and the district website once a PDE technical issue is resolved; administrators said they hoped to post the materials by the end of the week following the work session.","District staff outlined the process, priorities and proposed goals in a draft comprehensive plan covering 2025–28 and said the plan will be posted for a 28-day public comment period before coming back to the board for approval in March.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6329386,"Resident urges crosswalk study at Summittown Pike to improve bike and pedestrian access to North Penn High School",214,297000,511000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316162-804b5cab0811f633540fdcd9ebd931dc&start=297&end=511","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316162-804b5cab0811f633540fdcd9ebd931dc/thumbnail_297000.jpg","/articles/6329386/Pennsylvania/Resident-urges-crosswalk-study-at-Summittown-Pike-to-improve-bike-and-pedestrian-access-to-North-Penn-High-School","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329386-4f8c34bcab0f3b27aa1107b750d12d03/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169480&Signature=iOlz4NiHJerBT6OEVw-6kf50MMMoVF112KI9t98csY3kRug7ux~czfIgEgHKyaj8bAglfBSrnaed~SyTpStaBpnQzkixVKYXYyOHLnRTntKfa-yvtoA-4GCqSLZdEDeE7RsYGzvuhHfBuKTrhb1v~GA1QshYMdIle4nFZCWp8KIVMrTYWdqfOV5gqsnw3w4ef5zUf70YzqJSj-IxHe43CsaZSOxmkSDoBbqkjUQKPMYywtYcVM1i8D-b2-ZPGWkP~LeQPzZX4cydQiVAj9Hv4hXlmVtwXhExP9PKW45pmV6MCzxLGZXtACWriWijHu0Uac2OMGU63qJYqtFit95IFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Feb. 11 work session a North Penn parent and member of Bike North Penn urged the board to support a study of a crosswalk across Summittown Pike near the high school and tech school.

William Jackson, an Upper Gwynedd resident and parent, told the board he represents Bike North Penn and said the proposed crossing could serve as a key entry to the high school campus. “This crossing could be a key entry point into the high school campus and you should consider increasing opportunities to get in and out of the campus for people on things other than cars and trucks,” Jackson said.

Jackson described examples from other districts where incremental street improvements around a school produced substantial increases in bicycle ridership. He recommended including bike racks and strategically placing infrastructure near athletic areas and argued that a safe crossing would also calm traffic near the tech school and make it easier for families and staff to participate in events without relying on a car.

Board members thanked Jackson for the comment and one board member asked staff to exchange contact information so the administration could follow up. The transcript records no formal board action on the suggestion; it was presented during the public comment portion of the meeting and will require coordination with township roadway projects and district site‑planning if pursued.","A parent and local bicycling advocate asked the board to support a study of a crosswalk and bicycle infrastructure on Summittown Pike, saying improvements could increase student bicycle ridership and traffic calming near the tech school.","actionData","errors"]

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