August 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM - August 12, 2026
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1. Committee Members
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Dr. Karen Beerer, Director, Committee Chairperson
Dr. Michael Donnelly, Assistant to the Superintendent, Committee Co-Chairperson Cora Landis, Director, Committee Member Sylvia, LeBlanc, Board President, Committee Member Betsy Nilsen, Director, Committee Member |
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2. Meeting Opening
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Welcome and Agenda Review by Committee Chair and Co-Chair
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3. Topics/Descriptions/Presented by
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3.A. Planned Course Statement - 6th grade Digital Literacy
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First reviewed at the June 10, 2026 committee meeting, the updated planned course statement for the 6th grade required course, Digital Literacy, includes a section of materials/technology.
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3.B. Chief Science Officer Memorandum of Understanding
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A memorandum of understanding has been created to provide grant funding and support to the Palisades School District's Chief Science Officer program at Palisades High School. The Bucks County Intermediate Unit, with the help of Dylan Fedell, received a substantial grant to bolster activities throughout the region. This MOU will allow for Palisades to receive additional funding to support the work of this successful program.
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4. Discussion
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4.A. Areas of Focus for 2026-2027
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Dr. Beerer has identified five areas of focus for the committee for the 26-27 school year:
1. Data Sharing: October, February, June 2. MTSS: Updates on Plan and Goals to Support Implementation 3. Middle School Schedule: Regular Updates on What is / What isn't working 4. Technology: What is being used, screen time, and AI 5. Building Consolidation: Programs, Innovations, and Grouping |
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5. Committee Approved Expenditures
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5.A. None.
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6. Informational
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6.A. Professional Learning Plan 2026-2027
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Dr. Donnelly will review the year's professional learning calendar and share current topics of focus.
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6.B. Middle School Schedule - update
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Dr. Donnelly will provide an update on the work done over the summer to finalize the new middle school schedule.
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6.C. Elementary Summer Academy Review
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Dr. Donnelly will provide an update on the success of the elementary summer academy (reading focus).
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7. Next Scheduled Meeting Date
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September 9, 2026
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7.A. September 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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8. Adjournment
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9. Minutes from previous meeting
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9.A. June 2026 Minutes
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