[{"_1":2,"_124":-5,"_125":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,88,100,112],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6428566,"mediaKeyId","5871583-9b967fe0a1d74a6262ca8a5451be9452","parentId",5871583,"title","Wissahickon board reviews draft 2025–26 district goals, plans final vote next meeting","audioSeconds",808,"startMs",508000,"endMs",1316000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5871583-9b967fe0a1d74a6262ca8a5451be9452&start=508&end=1316","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5871583-9b967fe0a1d74a6262ca8a5451be9452/thumbnail_508000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6428566/Pennsylvania/Wissahickon-board-reviews-draft-202526-district-goals-plans-final-vote-next-meeting","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428566-d9850cd5ec070313c17d828901179f3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770431165&Signature=MdK8hWO462nfJfFlW~WOF6-C79losrkAjWOr20U89PnRzQICOEGEoLWeiWJn-N7K7ssGEAPx8mbzweVHok-60IinehQSmZQC1AS-u-OMQ1-ooZGE1HjgTvHdTutZwI7hke64FajiskOG5We7ha9xmswnYk3CSOZmRXkRJFLrmkqC0fH9sPG7gsxJPUYvbtXyBcOpj72HYwkJtT7GaZ~26oQlKMPZNWSw1VpymRPt2foQJjJ-BtS~Px0n8qtZ-y5FM68tadsndMLbE95v9QNMkccukzuChLJPOoJTSwTVw8pXv77agEHbFmD~Veo~RpSLaGXvWImoG0R8BZpaiiMxVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Wissahickon School District","date","2025-10-02T18:05:22Z","article","The Wissahickon School District superintendent presented an updated draft of the district's 2025'26 goals at the board's Sept. 29 meeting, laying out four broad priorities with SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) objectives and key performance indicators intended to guide district work through June 2026.

The draft goals cover (1) consistent schoolwide positive behavior expectations and restorative practices, (2) strengthened communication and transparency with families, (3) access to rigorous and equitable learning with a two'year plan to develop a \"portrait of a student,\" and (4) long'term facility sustainability including a 10'year capital improvement plan. \"This evening, we are excited to share the, updated draft of the district goals,\" the superintendent said during the presentation.

Why it matters: the goals set measurable checkpoints the board can use to monitor progress. The superintendent said each goal includes key performance indicators such as staff trainings, reductions in discipline referrals, family survey results on communication, and timelines for the portrait of a student and the capital plan.

Board members welcomed the inclusion of KPIs. Board member Joe thanked administration \"for putting the key performance indicators and associating them with each of their goals,\" saying the metrics give the board tangible measures to review through the year. Several trustees asked for more specifics about the communication protocols described in goal 2: which categories would have standard procedures and how safety or student incident information would be handled.

The superintendent said community feedback and family satisfaction survey results drove the communication goal and that one category under consideration is the handling of safety'related incidents. She noted legal limits around student privacy and said the district plans to provide leaders with a \"toolbox\" of quick, easy resources for communicating appropriately in incident situations.

Board discussion touched on implementation timelines. The communication protocols have a target of March 2026 for districtwide adoption, and the superintendent said administration will present the 10'year capital improvement plan by June 2026. The superintendent also stressed that while the portrait of a student will be developed across two years, existing curricular work (including new math and recently adopted science resources) will continue.

No formal vote on the goals was taken at the Sept. 29 meeting; the board president said the goals would be brought back for approval at the next regular meeting. The administration said it will provide updates to the board and public as the work proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 29, 2025 School Board Public Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent presented four draft district goals with SMART objectives and key performance indicators; board members praised measurable targets and asked for details on communication protocols and monitoring progress. Final approval was scheduled for a subsequent meeting.","taxTitle","Wissahickon SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",38361,"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},6428556,"Board to review snow-plow contract and van replacement plan; no votes taken at meeting",113,3090000,3203000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5871583-9b967fe0a1d74a6262ca8a5451be9452&start=3090&end=3203","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5871583-9b967fe0a1d74a6262ca8a5451be9452/thumbnail_3090000.jpg","/articles/6428556/Pennsylvania/Board-to-review-snow-plow-contract-and-van-replacement-plan-no-votes-taken-at-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428556-5eba798e838bf6641d46e927c9b831f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770431165&Signature=QtCFOviVpJw9xRVnm8HQOkgmkMTjwFeiE5YF9cokV3gIHpRNa1A8wJBQsEYzQnf06an306l2w2LTLd8muqHIS3bz7E6Adntv~h048nnhkZDoNSjlECmL-8d2IAtI4Di10l4JtM0Qw56mpprJp7tAavppw~H9fCF3V1cvuCwKkZbmb6hRC4-tnX1ChHZ~agzq5EN8PD0f4-5WVm3Wy7Rjnen8MFAhNDbbGGpbP2m6Z8woWGiB~ZuN8KpSZd-BNb8QuzwuwxRQLkX1OnEAo-5givh-d39TPoiF-bTyvF2pdj3VBlvLfnjUk6tfuqkt6tlZLSJlg9VWPW94-wV~KtEG0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wissahickon School District business staff presented two facilities and transportation items Sept. 29 for board review and future approval: a multi-year snow'plowing contract and a proposed purchase of three 10'passenger vans.

Staff said MAK Services Inc. was the only bidder for snow removal services for the 2025'26 through 2027'28 seasons and that the vendor proposed no price increase for the coming year and only modest increases thereafter. \"We feel comfortable with moving forward with this bidder because there is no price increase for next year,\" a staff member said.

On vehicle acquisition, staff proposed trading in two older district vans to acquire three new 10'passenger vans through a cooperative purchase, not to exceed $180,000 from capital reserves. The purchase would increase passenger capacity on some routes; staff said a 10'passenger van can carry more students than a 7'passenger vehicle and provides transport flexibility.

Board members asked whether electric vehicles were an option. Staff said a 10'passenger electric van is not economical at this time, and they do not plan an electric purchase for the 10'passenger vans.

Both items were presented for review and are scheduled for action at a future meeting; no formal approvals were recorded during the Sept. 29 session.","Business staff described a single-bid snow-plowing contract with MAK Services Inc. and proposed acquiring three 10-passenger vans via trade-in, funded from capital reserves up to $180,000; board asked about electrification feasibility.",{"_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},6428560,"Board presented $1.6 million in federal and state grants for acceptance next week, including Title funds and school mental health grants",161,2715000,2876000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5871583-9b967fe0a1d74a6262ca8a5451be9452&start=2715&end=2876","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5871583-9b967fe0a1d74a6262ca8a5451be9452/thumbnail_2715000.jpg","/articles/6428560/Pennsylvania/Board-presented-16-million-in-federal-and-state-grants-for-acceptance-next-week-including-Title-funds-and-school-mental-health-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428560-7e089ca503fbcd8ff7f0f5ebb7e51095/orig.mp4?Expires=1770431165&Signature=Vm6IHUDf-8SL0AxW-uWuh42~7SSZBaZ-~D3pDVs-DcTmJ7I7q5pVT1LfuxcCwJg6Y5bHuWQ9R5I3G3SthM2f8hT4HQjwb1J2FetGZ~f04-VYEHZTZeOM45jHzDbRAIzVg4SbPdrFf952uBNwLM8nCKYgRe5ELJkMM0ET7A~Isfn-y~hlQz0ghDaOgE2ZmJBMqX-gii8ZFywsApNbEBeT6b37M23fLDZOH5~mwsh7P5iYOiowARpDXIC2htACUL0g4ajPDYR4csDzaQ6Vi-QhZWDSBGffO-bxxljhYbpZW8PEyfPi0lKEgEsBAYTkLDFEPSU5UOWanSMGbF7fep4ldA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Curriculum and technology staff told the Wissahickon board on Sept. 29 that the district had been awarded and should accept and expend $1,600,735.20 in federal and state grant funds for the 2025'26 school year.

The total includes federal Titles I-A, II-A, III-A and IV-A and the Ready to Learn grant, plus state awards including a PCCD school mental health grant and a safety and security grant, staff said. \"Item 15.4 is to accept and expend the federal and state grant funds for the 02/2026 school year in the total amount of $1,600,735.20,\" the presenter told the board.

The grants were presented for board review; administration indicated the items would be on the agenda for formal approval at the next meeting. Staff also reviewed related outplacements and program payments tied to special placements and summer services.

Board members asked clarifying questions during the curriculum and technology committee recap; no objections were raised in the full meeting transcript.

If approved, the grants will fund federal Title programs, Ready to Learn activities and state mental health and safety initiatives identified in the agenda materials shared with trustees.","Curriculum and technology staff asked the board to accept $1,600,735.20 in federal and state grants for 2025'26, covering Title I-A, II-A, III-A, IV-A, Ready to Learn, and PCCD school mental health and safety/security funds; the board reviewed the packet and will vote at a subsequent meeting.",{"_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},6428564,"Wissahickon reports steady 5-year enrollment and highlights savings from in-house virtual academy",939,1325000,2264000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5871583-9b967fe0a1d74a6262ca8a5451be9452&start=1325&end=2264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5871583-9b967fe0a1d74a6262ca8a5451be9452/thumbnail_1325000.jpg","/articles/6428564/Pennsylvania/Wissahickon-reports-steady-5-year-enrollment-and-highlights-savings-from-in-house-virtual-academy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428564-b1728c43c016fee039ecc024ee72509b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770431165&Signature=T1uvxL42sm0IhwD8~8r31BOZYgP-jfx64uhfUENExH8BjEXkU91wWJNUwo8Pin6SNygz8Ecn3iQUWBjvfmEcfdyADcU7yz~zGS9NXHL6FLLfeugtQedru--m6icsaakgLTPNfZcUbT6Oh1wthtZ2CrPPe6KZ5K9BwfKbsfv4dqfbyfwi6BsObF1Cq71TG49~eWfog1Vpmk1~qVC2mN-Vax8METX5fxT-7BIJgzhD22--WntmS5v-IWtVYaMhqYDhi~96bL4aTLLr-r3fEr0h1tJ8KEaSO5xHpy8jJN5E5dlZZC0cV~xD94Huw6ukfaekUpuwcCquJSgc9s68fsbsEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wissahickon School District administrators told the board Sept. 29 that tenth'day enrollment for the 2025'26 school year stands at 5,135 students and that overall totals have been relatively steady over the past five years.

The presentation broke enrollment down by school: Blue Bell elementary reported about 500 students; Shady Grove was listed as the largest elementary with 689 students; Stony Creek had 636; the middle school had 1,256 students and the high school 1,458, according to slides shown at the meeting. The superintendent noted kindergarten enrollment was 351 this year.

District leaders also reviewed the district's class'size guidelines and administrative limits from the policy chart presented to the board: kindergarten upper limit 22; grade 1 upper limit 24; grades 2'3 upper limit 26; grades 4'5 upper limit 27. \"In kindergarten, our upper limit is 22,\" the superintendent said while referencing the BoardDocs chart.

Board members asked about capacity and cohort effects. One trustee noted that larger kindergarten cohorts in prior years have worked their way through the system and could create larger middle and high school classes; the superintendent and staff said they are monitoring cohorts, enrollment projections and building capacity and will return more detailed projections later in the year.

Charter tuition and district virtual program costs drew extended comments. The board reviewed figures showing Wissahickon pays externally operated cyber or brick'and'mortar charter schools a per'pupil tuition of about $16,000 for regular education students and roughly $40,000 for special education students. By contrast, the district'run Wissahickon Virtual Academy (a partnership with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit) currently enrolls 18 students; staff said the district's cost per typical virtual academy student is about $4,000. A board member calculated that shifting 18 students from outside cyber charters to the in'district virtual academy saves the district roughly $12,000 per student, or \"close to a quarter of a million dollars\" in total annual tuition savings.

The board also heard several related operational items that will come forward for approval at a subsequent meeting: a payment to the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit for \"age of beginner\" summer services in the amount of $17,558.05 and an outplacement tuition item for one student. Administration noted that counts of students in cyber and brick'and'mortar charters (25 in cyber, one in brick'and'mortar noted on the slides) are not included in the district'wide enrollment totals, while students in the local virtual academy and at the North Montco Technical Career Center are included in district totals.

District staff said they will continue to monitor schools that approach class'size upper limits (board members flagged fifth'grade numbers at Shady Grove) and will consider resource adjustments if warranted.

No formal enrollment'related vote occurred at the Sept. 29 meeting; the slide presentation and supporting data were provided for board review and future planning.","District reports 10th-day enrollment of 5,135 students, discusses class-size guidelines and capacity concerns, and notes that the Wissahickon Virtual Academy (run with the Montgomery County IU) currently enrolls 18 students and costs the district far less per student than cyber charters.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6428551,"Speakers raise concerns about middle-school murals, antisemitism and virtual academy curriculum",370,3483000,3853000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5871583-9b967fe0a1d74a6262ca8a5451be9452&start=3483&end=3853","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5871583-9b967fe0a1d74a6262ca8a5451be9452/thumbnail_3483000.jpg","/articles/6428551/Pennsylvania/Speakers-raise-concerns-about-middle-school-murals-antisemitism-and-virtual-academy-curriculum","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428551-ca9a9174d1c5be6e87a7cf62cd8b4060/orig.mp4?Expires=1770431165&Signature=iGHCogUOmiBGD-qUzwo3Ql2NFRJcbglxsZDYKCIQzOnKwBU5L9AJmjdg4AXc69a~CpGS3ASI6vFhTcwp~aNqZR7CO-GLNc6nBZVDhLTQfVQevmIf1U5Au8n3P3GjqVkSrY04~vB6bOWP3DoJe2xm5O2KNPGfwq48WRYyS5dmwCg9rxbnsqhOgwEknkcZurDhWorulO5JSMxpbzrwIXheBQIEaEHSbdZG1hTKdcKrYxjlwjmT2d9erbbvYy0OhaIOwrgcfNCc-DY5ZoiYMRqwd5iwpKewy4qfJXghm9a7JHP33AyQ0R-lOOk5JO5OsaMkEzdMQlu6R9M~Heueku76Ww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the meeting''s public comment period, two speakers urged the board to address concerns about school displays and curriculum oversight tied to student safety and inclusion.

Resident Lynn San told the board she was concerned that murals in Wissahickon Middle School include imagery and quotes that she said put Jewish students at risk. \"This mural violates several district policies,\" she said, and she asked the board to explain the district's process for approving public displays in school buildings and which staff member is responsible for that approval. She also cited the district harassment policy and urged administrators to \"be pressured testing any displays against the harassment policy prior to approving them.\"

A second public commenter urged the board for an update on the Wissahickon Virtual Academy partnership curriculum (noting prior curriculum concerns) and asked for plans to address students who previously did not receive elements of a course. The speaker also asked the district to provide antisemitism training and resources for the district's Jewish students; the commenter said Jewish students represent about 20% of the district and requested a board response after the meeting.

Board members acknowledged public comment and indicated the concerns would be taken under advisement; there was no extended response or action recorded in the meeting transcript. The topics raised touch on district display approvals, compliance with harassment policy, curriculum oversight of partner programs, and training and supports related to antisemitism and student safety.","Two public commenters told the board they believe murals in a district middle school include praise for extremist figures and that the district should inspect approval processes for public displays; another commenter asked for updates on curriculum oversight and antisemitism training and resources for Jewish students.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Wissahickon board reviews draft 2025–26 district goals, plans final vote next meeting

Board to review snow-plow contract and van replacement plan; no votes taken at meeting

Board presented $1.6 million in federal and state grants for acceptance next week, including Title funds and school mental health grants

Wissahickon reports steady 5-year enrollment and highlights savings from in-house virtual academy

Speakers raise concerns about middle-school murals, antisemitism and virtual academy curriculum