September 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Session/Regular Voting Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.A. Flag Salute
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1.B. Roll Call
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Board of School Directors Non-Voting Members Others Present |
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1.C. Announcements
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. MINUTES
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2.A. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the August 27, 2026, meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Quakertown Community School District.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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3.A. Superintendent Update
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3.B. Student Representative Reports
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3.C. QE Update
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4. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
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4.A. Finance Committee: Mr. Hippauf, met on September 10th
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4.B. Policy Committee Report: Ms. Merola, met on September 9th
Description:
The policy committee met on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026. The following policies were discussed. Policies 005 and 704 are not being changed at this time. Policies 102, 105, 204.1 209, 246, 249, 803 and 805.2 are presented for 1st reading.
For Discussion Policy 005 - Organization *No changes at this time Policy 102 - Academic Standards Policy 105 - Curriculum Policy 204.1 - Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks **NEW POLICY Policy 209 - Health Examinations / Screenings Policy 246 - School Wellness Policy 249 - Bullying / Cyberbullying Policy 704 - Maintenance *No changes at this time Policy 803 - School Calendar Policy 805.2 - School Security Personnel For Information 209 - Attach - Health Screenings Letter 249-AR Bullying / Cyberbullying - DELETE per PSBA. Content was moved to Policy. The following policies are moved for 2nd reading and approval: Policy 123 — Interscholastic Athletics Policy 915 — Booster Groups
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4.C. Communications Committee Meeting: Mr. Lyons, the September 14th meeting was canceled. The committee will next meet on November 9th.
Description:
Please review the attached Social Media Updates.
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4.D. QCEF (Quakertown Community Education Foundation): Mr. Lyons, next meets on October 14th
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4.E. Upper Bucks County Technical School: Mr. Lyons, met on September 17th
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4.F. Facilities Committee: Mr. Spear, met on September 10th
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4.G. Student Activities and Athletics Committee Meeting: Mr. Spear, met on September 9th
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4.H. QAPC (Quakertown Area Planning Committee): Mr. Spear, met on September 8th
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4.I. PSBA (Pennsylvania School Boards Association) Update — Mr. Spear
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4.J. Education Committee Meeting: Mr. Reimers, met on September 14th
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4.K. BCIU #22 (Bucks County Intermediate Unit): Mr. Reimers, met on September 15th
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4.L. Legislative Report (Provided by the BCIU #22): Mr. Reimers, met on September 15th
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM TOPICS
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5.A. Request to Address the School Board Directors
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6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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6.A. President's Comments - Mr. O'Donnell
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7. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Quakertown Elementary Development Agreement
Description:
Quakertown Elementary Development
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Quakertown Elementary Development Agreement as presented.
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7.B. Quakertown Elementary Stormwater O&M Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Quakertown Elementary Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Agreement.
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7.C. Scoreboard Termination Agreement
Description:
Approval of the Scoreboard Termination Agreement to formally terminate the District’s existing scoreboard-related agreements with Digital Scoreboards, LLC, DS Media, LLC, and the DS Advantage Agreement, thereby concluding the District’s contractual obligations under these agreements.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve the Scoreboard Termination Agreement as presented, pertaining to the District's existing scoreboard agreements with Digital Scoreboards, LLC, DS Media, LLC, and the DS Advantage Agreement.
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7.D. First Amendment to Agreement of Sale - D.R. Horton, Inc.
Description:
Motion to approve the First Amendment to the Agreement of Sale related to the sale by the District of TP #s 23-015-036, 23-015-037 and 23-015-039 to D.R.Horton, Inc- New Jersey.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the First Amendment to the Agreement of Sale related to the sale by the District of TP #s 23-015-036, 23-015-037 and 23-015-039 to D.R.Horton, Inc- New Jersey.
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7.E. Vote on Items for Board Action Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Items for Board Action Consent agenda as presented.
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8. FISCAL CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Bills List - August 2026
Description:
Approval of the August 2026 Bills List as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the August 2026 Bills List as presented.
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8.B. 2026-2027 Bucks County IU Annual Homestead/Farmstead Notices Agreement
Description:
Approval of the Agreement with Bucks County IU to prepare and mail Homestead Exclusion Notices to all Homeowners whose property is not approved for the exclusion or their approval is due to expire.
This agreement reflects an increase in the postage fee per parcel of $.05 compared to the 2025-2026 year. All other fees are the same as the 2025-2026 year. 2026-2027 Budgeted Amount - $4,799.08 2026-2027 Estimated Amount - $4,545.48
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Approval of the Agreement with Bucks County IU to prepare and mail Homestead Exclusion Notices to all Homeowners whose property is not approved for the exclusion or their approval is due to expire.
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8.C. VOTE on Fiscal Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Fiscal Consent agenda items as presented.
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9. FACILITIES AGENDA
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9.A. Turkey Bowl
Description:
Approval to allow Morning Star to use Alumni Field for this year's Turkey Bowl at a reduced fee of $900.00, the same rate charged for 2025 field usage and approximately half the standard rental fee.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Morning Star to use Alumni Field for this year's Turkey Bowl at a reduced fee of $900.00, the same rate charged for 2025 field usage and approximately half the standard rental fee.
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9.B. Conceptual Sketch - QCSD HS Softball Field
Description:
CHA has prepared an updated conceptual design for the softball field.
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10. HUMAN RESOURCES CONSENT AGENDA
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10.A. Approval of Assistant Superintendent Employee Agreement
Description:
Approve the Assistant Superintendent Employment Agreement with Dr. Gina Finnerty for a term of three years, ending on June 30, 2029.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Assistant Superintendent Agreement with Dr. Gina Finnerty for a term of 3 years.
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10.B. Administrative Staff
Description:
1. Employment
a. Makeva Brodie - Human Resources Senior Manager at District Services Center — effective date TBD* - Prorated Salary $105,000
*Start date contingent upon completion of onboarding materials.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve administrative staff recommendations as presented.
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10.C. Professional Staff
Description:
1. Employment
a. Joseph Mahoney, Long-Term Substitute at Senior High School, effective date TBD* - Prorated Salary $50,074 (LTS, Step 1)
b. Harly Schwab, Long-Term Substitute at Trumbauersville Elementary, effective date September 25, 2026 - Prorated Salary $50,074 (LTS, Step 1) c. Kaylee Kratz, Long-Term Substitute at Richland Elementary, effective date October 5, 2026 - Prorated Salary $50,074 (LTS, Step 1) 2. Change in Employment Status - Tenure
a. Cari Niles — Professional Employee — effective August 25, 2026
b. David Chavez — Professional Employee — effective August 25, 2026 c. Taylor Reilly — Professional Employee — effective August 25, 2026 d. Benjamin Sedlacsik — Professional Employee — effective August 25, 2026 e. David Sheaffer — Professional Employee — effective August 25, 2026 3. Leave
a. #3682 - Paid/unpaid leave beginning approximately September 30, 2026, through approximately December 11, 2026
b. #593 - Paid leave effective August 25, 2026, through approximately October 15, 2026 *Start date contingent upon completion of onboarding materials.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve professional staff recommendations as presented.
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10.D. Confidential Secretaries, Supervisory Support Services, & Technology Staff
Description:
1. Resignation/Retirement
a. Angela Swavely - Senior Human Resources Generalist - Resignation effective September 18, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve confidential secretaries, supervisory support services, and technology staff recommendation as presented.
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10.E. Support Staff
Description:
1. Employment
a. Jamie Gasparetti, General Aide at Trumbauersville Elementary, effective date TBD* - Salary $18.28 per hour
b. Jordan Yabrough, General Aide at Trumbauersville Elementary, effective date TBD* - Salary $18.28 per hour c. Amy Kustra, General Aide at Neidig Elementary, effective date TBD* - Salary $18.28 per hour (added to the agenda 9/22/2026) 2. Transfer a. Koryn Reinhart, transfer from General Aide at Richland Elementary to Life Skills Paraprofessional at Trumbauersville Elementary, effective August 31, 2026 - Salary $23.25 per hour
b. Rebecca Saunders, transfer from General Aide at Pfaff Elementary to Paraprofessional/B at Pfaff Elementary, effective September 18, 2026 - Salary $23.25 per hour 3. Resignation/Retirement a. Sandy Salama - Paraprofessional at Pfaff Elementary - Resignation effective August 28, 2026
b. Patricia Guldin - Paraprofessional at Neidig Elementary - Resignation effective August 31, 2026 4. Leaves
a. #2918 - Paid leave beginning August 31, 2026, through September 11, 2026
b. #3428 - Paid leave beginning June 8, 2026, through September 18, 2026 ** *Start date contingent upon completion of onboarding materials.
** Update to the August 27, 2026, Board Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve support staff recommendations as presented.
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10.F. Unit Pay
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the unit pay recommendations as presented.
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10.G. Affiliation Agreement between Quakertown Community School District and West Chester University
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Affiliation Agreement between Quakertown Community School District and West Chester University as presented.
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10.H. VOTE on Human Resources Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Human Resources Consent Agenda items as presented.
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11. OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING CONSENT AGENDA
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11.A. Resource for Review
Description:
6th Grade Reading Resource
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of Scholastic Storyworks Magazine, for a total of $580, as presented at the September Education committee meeting.
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11.B. PreK Counts Agreement with LifeSpan 2026-2027
Description:
This agreement outlines the relationship between QCSD and LifeSpan which is participating in the 2026-27 Pre-K Counts Program with state funding for up to 31 Full Time Slots.
Quakertown Community School District will provide (2) classrooms for the LifeSpan Pre-K Counts Programs for the 2026-2027 school year, one (1) available classroom at Neidig Elementary School (15 slots), and one (1) available classroom at Richland Elementary (16 slots).
The agreement term is from August 2026 through June 2027.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the MOU between Life Span and QCSD for the Pre-K Counts Program, 2026-2027.
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11.C. VOTE on Office of Teaching and Learning Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Office of Teaching and Learning Consent Agenda items as presented.
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12. POLICY AND PROGRAMS CONSENT AGENDA
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12.A. Policy Committee Recommendations
Description:
The following policies are presented for 1st reading:
Policy 005 - Organization Policy 102 - Academic Standards Policy 105 - Curriculum Policy 204.1 - Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks **NEW POLICY Policy 209 - Health Examinations / Screenings Policy 246 - School Wellness Policy 249 - Bullying / Cyberbullying Policy 803 - School Calendar Policy 805.2 - School Security Personnel The following policies are moved for 2nd reading and approval: Policy 123 — Interscholastic Athletics Policy 915 — Booster Groups
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the policy committee recommendations as presented.
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12.B. Agreement between Intermediate Unit 1 and Quakertown Community School District
Description:
This grant opportunity is provided through the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) to expand the school-based mental health workforce by providing financial support for school psychology internships. This grant is awarded solely for the 2026-2027 school year for one intern within the district. This is included in the 2026-2027 budget.
Recommended Motion(s):
The Student Service Department recommends the approval of the agreement between Intermediate Unit 1 and Quakertown Community School District.
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12.C. One-time Waiver of Policy 816
Description:
This motion is to approve a temporary, one-time waiver of Policy 816 solely to permit Quakertown Community School District to participate in the T-Mobile 'Friday Night 5G Lights’ contest. This waiver temporarily allows the linking and tagging of T-Mobile’s commercial social media accounts on district-owned accounts for contest participation and eligibility through November 8, 2026, at which time full enforcement of Policy 816 will automatically resume.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a temporary, one-time waiver of Policy 816 solely to permit Quakertown Community School District to participate in the T-Mobile 'Friday Night 5G Lights' contest through November 8, 2026, at which time full enforcement of Policy 816 will automatically resume.
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12.D. VOTE on Policy and Programs Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Policy and Programs Consent Agenda items as presented.
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13. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES CONSENT AGENDA
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13.A. Updated Arbiter Sports Scheduling and Website Contract
Description:
Attached is the updated Arbiter Sports Scheduling and Website Contract that was tabled at the April 23rd Board Meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the contract with Arbiter Sports from 10/31/26 through 10/30/2027.
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13.B. Strayer MS Spring Musical Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the production contract for the Strayer Middle School Spring Musical.
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13.C. High School Spring Musical Contract
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Concord Theatricals Musical Agreement for the High school spring musical.
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13.D. VOTE on Sports and Activities Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Sports and Activities Consent Agenda items as presented.
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14. INFORMATION ITEMS
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14.A. Donations
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14.B. Student Searches
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14.C. Enrollment Updates
Description:
Public Content
MONTHS THAT THE ENROLLMENT REPORTS WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE AGENDA November Meeting:
February Meeting:
April Meeting:
June Meeting:
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14.D. District Vacancies
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14.E. Right to Know Legal Bills
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14.F. Elementary School Guest Speakers and Presenters
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14.G. Middle School Guest Speakers and Presenters
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14.H. High School Guest Speakers and Presenters
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14.I. Social Media Analytics
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15. BOARD COMMENT (NEW BUSINESS)
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15.A. Board comments
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve _______________.
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16. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS CALENDARS
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16.A. 2026 School Board and Committee Meeting Schedules
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17. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
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17.A. General Public Comment
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18. ADJOURNMENT
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18.A. Adjourn the meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
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