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Holmes said immigration enforcement has created anxiety for immigrant families and that the resolution would prohibit collecting immigration information in schools and establish clear protocols for responding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requests. She emphasized the resolution would not prevent compliance with signed judicial warrants presented by ICE, saying schools would comply as required by law. Holmes framed the measure as intended to protect students’ right to education and reduce fear and intimidation in schools.

She asked the board to support the Safe Zone Resolution and noted other districts have passed similar measures. The board did not indicate a formal vote on a resolution at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Great Valley School District Board Meeting - February 18. 2025 at 7:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","A resident urged the Great Valley School Board to adopt a Safe Zone Resolution to prohibit collection of immigration status information and to set protocols for handling ICE requests; the speaker said such a resolution would protect students while complying with judicial warrants.","taxTitle","Great Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",55563,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6316856,"Board approves consent agenda, personnel and policy items; votes listed at a glance",311,1331000,1642000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375287-1a1f91a96eb697186e82c898f41375a3&start=1331&end=1642","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375287-1a1f91a96eb697186e82c898f41375a3/thumbnail_1331000.jpg","/articles/6316856/Pennsylvania/Board-approves-consent-agenda-personnel-and-policy-items-votes-listed-at-a-glance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316856-7513f4531904b13c709a8c15751ebe59/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148431&Signature=cueXAV69hub0mG70-48GPHyzjQWX6v430z0YQc7a~xqgjyVXhIyZFChkg9ZOslDVIMqVi~xEovnwYFgCzd0XRLBYcSz-jqfxVQomXAGyfGy3kt~XpPGx8V6cM4wbzTdrQs-wTOxpQNrkamOpwxptyaJ0L8068Q54B~c5SMnCRCoVxvzLi-tt-ZXnJ4D-ayPUoePbkHWnriiOo-ryeGsMsAZcdjLf91CrdHMRh8jvxVSdflTvr9KX3WCRsY1DH5iQR3WfTmuCPgs9LQTjudveMoU9eDQoUNtmz~PIXRsU2ng3b5sPUJBKSzK-Ic2MFB5VfhXipImKN98RSW-da8S8Bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Great Valley School Board approved several voting items in the February meeting. The board took roll actions on consent, personnel and policy items and recorded unanimous approval for the items presented during the meeting.

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (Items 8.01–8.17): Motion to approve items 8.01 through 8.17 was moved and seconded; motion passed 9 to 0.
- Personnel (Item 10.01): Motion to approve personnel item 10.01 was moved and seconded; motion passed 9 to 0. Board members noted that Teresa Martson had started as the district’s new director of communications and that Dana Jensen (soon-to-be assistant principal) was present in the audience; the personnel approval was acknowledged by board members during the meeting.
- Policies (Second reading and adoption; Item 11/2001): Motion to approve policy 11/2001 passed 9 to 0.

Board discussion and clarifications
A board member asked questions about field-trip costs on consent items. The board clarified that guided tours for groups of more than 15 students receive the guided tour for free (Longwood Gardens was cited as an example). The board said entrance fees are normally paid by students and families but that alternative funding avenues exist to ensure no student is excluded.

The board opened public participation before the voting items and again afterward; a public speaker urged the board to adopt a Safe Zone Resolution related to immigration enforcement (see separate item). The meeting adjourned by unanimous voice vote.","The Great Valley School Board approved the consent agenda (items 8.01–8.17), personnel item 10.01 and policy 11/2001 in unanimous votes during the February meeting; board members also discussed field-trip funding and Longwood Gardens’ guided-tour waiver.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6316861,"Instructional committee discusses homework balance and plans for required personal-finance course",111,1002000,1113000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375287-1a1f91a96eb697186e82c898f41375a3&start=1002&end=1113","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375287-1a1f91a96eb697186e82c898f41375a3/thumbnail_1002000.jpg","/articles/6316861/Pennsylvania/Instructional-committee-discusses-homework-balance-and-plans-for-required-personal-finance-course","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316861-7a69e8864415d0b9749b9a7e3242b41c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148431&Signature=SLustyQ1mfILo6lR4DIyR2FQgeeG4AIoC1ifRzc8hcsp~iASWjwfEZJkk9aPuQlgCFoq51gZzhd1TWz4TqW1oqBh-M2SV5zy7MHTFTjAxhg90r1Cbq9aRu6DPnRQAkW-d1GKlWzyn5NqBCz5IkEHeJvNm1kuruhQAN7wDmmRGJI90acsRBHMF6WZdSp8fDwKuYYJrEns7LmP3H9O~E9xgeObjVlLuAKIQLu4D7uliHPL4lOKkuILBP~9fIIgLtyogiXZTpJM6GRhInKc4kQQe-Zv-W2vq17gN67vYNt4h3pei~2UCrOX26OxTRtSlHCOp6CXrNiztNuevUvzFWnw3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Instructional Technology and Curriculum Committee reported to the board that homework assignment practices are under review, particularly in middle grades.

Committee members said Dr. O'Toole explained the intentionality behind current homework expectations, referencing research guidance such as 10 minutes per grade level for elementary students and a high-school cap of about 2.5 hours. The committee described concerns about uneven homework loads across the district—especially the transition between sixth and seventh grades—and said it will continue working with teachers on aligning homework with curricular goals and smoothing the student transition from grade to grade.

The committee also discussed the district’s work to implement a new half-credit personal-finance course. Board members were told the district must offer the half-credit course beginning in the 2026–27 school year; conversation has begun on where the course would best fit in graduation requirements and the schedule.

The committee said both items are ongoing and will return for future updates prior to implementation.","The Instructional Technology and Curriculum Committee reviewed homework practices at middle grades and discussed implementing a half-credit personal-finance course required by new standards, with the district aiming to place the course in the 2026–27 school year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6316864,"Board hears legislative update: HB 130 proposed amendment and governor’s budget highlights",228,629000,857000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375287-1a1f91a96eb697186e82c898f41375a3&start=629&end=857","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375287-1a1f91a96eb697186e82c898f41375a3/thumbnail_629000.jpg","/articles/6316864/Pennsylvania/Board-hears-legislative-update-HB-130-proposed-amendment-and-governors-budget-highlights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316864-a9975552bd8653af2a07b215a26182e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148431&Signature=Y9otlszslfgfnw7FCglUsqYYE~rljBhkUH5inSnoOL15V7yJ5Tt34BQ-NwmFneQhl~6fLkv2zUPNfSWeTLPQVkfyohOpNqPIT3lmtd~1YOiep2n-qvlLBa8fkeZS5-bRmGoiBd9KRgU~mVlqFnSdd9kgU3Ag1oYNtQJRigqzGp-ibrwre5p3c51K27j5dbcvwcDYFw3VFRa2pP2fJC8eoUBJ48K0JvD1KB2pq2sr4oznJz3LK5lFRgfDwBmSR9F3nQ7jbsX~ml62EitYMsoIeQMyRDsGo6moXIzoYZ2bYZKgFc~l7v50U6KcrWC2ujG87oudXcUDDIFKKnDjK00jgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A board representative gave the Great Valley School Board an overview of the current state legislative session and administrative rule changes affecting schools.

The representative said the House education committee was recomposed and noted two Chester County representatives on the committee. They described an Independent Regulatory Review Commission action approving a final State Board of Education regulation that updates the Pennsylvania school code for academic standards, including career education, family and consumer sciences, economics and standalone personal finance standards. The update also shifts the grade level for the elementary-level science assessment and requires school entities to post strategic plans on publicly accessible websites.

The board briefing included a discussion of HB 130, described as a bill proposing a constitutional amendment that would let funding follow students to the school of their choice. The presenter said that because the measure would be a constitutional amendment it must pass in two consecutive legislative sessions to take effect.

The presenter also summarized governor Shapiro’s proposed budget, noting a proposed $75 million increase in basic education funding, $526 million allocated through the Bipartisan Adequacy Formula toward underfunded schools, a proposed $40 million increase for special education, and proposed cyber charter reform that would cap cyber tuition at $8,000 per student per year. The presenter emphasized these are proposals in the governor’s budget and must still clear the legislative process.

Board members were reminded of the IU’s annual legislative breakfast in April and that one student representative from each board will be invited this year to attend and participate.","A board member provided a legislative briefing that included a description of HB 130, an overview of administrative changes to the Pennsylvania school code, and highlights from the governor’s proposed budget affecting basic education, special education and cyber charter funding.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6316867,"Katie Markley student council and high school rep recap community service, new courses and spring events",270,131000,401000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375287-1a1f91a96eb697186e82c898f41375a3&start=131&end=401","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375287-1a1f91a96eb697186e82c898f41375a3/thumbnail_131000.jpg","/articles/6316867/Pennsylvania/Katie-Markley-student-council-and-high-school-rep-recap-community-service-new-courses-and-spring-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316867-df757ba7aac89317281bd8a9ae1480fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148431&Signature=RfuRmg6AXBSs0yf102nBHMxUzeDxF8Na-L8FctBRObOjDp9bYo5YVRUWpiv8tdXlXhYCoAbXXDAv1Bt744De5cW34QajLJKCbeXyWm~ioBw3DZmzqxYo1aCRZyMUPhWLm3Ex7ITE8U~8kiOzK7LyiJRnleQQM3KDc5h3TURKTIKuqNttISHHaMQ9RShb0o22523ZpJ974K62GbVrcXCtoyZ6-aLFbKDIj4N9ddXtI2kUt2vqFW1zCWR8yb-YS3L3tgiIck2msYVwSzBKNvMMJi9PVgS8OBMim8ozRt2Q26amPW1ljMN9WahoPhzLsPBbVLhL2Kb87TP3QXP~yIUMaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Good evening, Great Valley School Board. My name is Shria Aduri, and I'm a fourth grader at Katie Markley Elementary School. I'm one of the four members of the KDM student council executive committee. We're excited to be here tonight to share with you an update on all the wonderful things that the KDM has been doing so far this year.

The Katie Markley (KDM) student council told the board it raised more than $200 at a January PTO bingo night to buy food and supplies for the People's Pantry in Fraser and plans a spring shopping trip using those funds. KDM members also reported a February project making more than 130 Valentine's cards for the Veterans Hospital in Coastwell and a pencil-gram fundraiser by second-grade classes to support the East Whiteland Fire Company. Student council members said a two-week drive ahead of the school's 100th day produced more than 270 personal-care items for the People's Pantry; Dr. Hofferts had promised an all-school recess if the goal was met.

High school student representative Ryan updated the board on upcoming and recent high-school activities. He said Mr. Great Valley will take place on March 13 with proceeds going to the Chrissy Character Award for two seniors. Ryan highlighted English teacher Ms. Lutz's recent Delaware Valley Excellence in Teaching Award, winter sports results (boys basketball 15–9, girls basketball 11–9), and district qualifiers in wrestling and swimming.

Ryan also described a new heritage-language course at the high school aimed at students already proficient in a language; the course focuses on deeper cultural study, literature and film.

The students closed by inviting the community to school events including a KDM Mindfulness Day on April 11 and a school fair on May 9 where the student council will have a booth to raise small donations for the People's Pantry.

Board members thanked the students and praised the council’s activities.","Students from Katie Markley Elementary and the high school student representative reported on community service drives, upcoming events and a new heritage-language course at the high school during the February Great Valley School Board meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident urges board to adopt Safe Zone Resolution to limit immigration enforcement in schools

Board approves consent agenda, personnel and policy items; votes listed at a glance

Instructional committee discusses homework balance and plans for required personal-finance course

Board hears legislative update: HB 130 proposed amendment and governor’s budget highlights

Katie Markley student council and high school rep recap community service, new courses and spring events