October 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Action Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
The Board of School Directors respectfully requests that all cell phones and electronic devices be turned off for the duration of the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation with this request.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Please join the Board of School Directors and Administration in a moment of silent reflection followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Announcement to the Audience
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Regular Action Meetings are conducted on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center Board Meeting Room, 3000 Donallen Drive, Bensalem, PA. The calendar of yearly meeting dates was duly announced according to law and publicly advertised. Regular Action Meetings are broadcast live on District access channels and are livestreamed on our district website as well as recorded for future broadcasting. |
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4. Student Performance - Bensalem High School
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Presentation by the OWL Ambassadors
OWL Ambassadors John Ashworth Jordyn Bell Marianny Bisono Max Gormley Kylie O'Neil DJ Wilkerson Staff Members Mr. Ronald Morris Mrs. Karen Sibley |
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5. Certificates of Recognition
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
2027 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students
Joshua Burton Michael "Ami" Kim Jude Sakkal Exemplary Service to our Students Kevin Kelly (Bus Driver) for your outstanding dedication to student safety and well-being, exemplifying the highest standards of care, responsibility, and service as a school bus driver DONATIONS Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation - Donation of 876 brand new coats Chase Bank Bensalem Branch - Donation of 48 backpacks Christian Life Church - Donation of 75 backpacks filled with a water bottle and school supplies ICAP - Donation of 150 backpacks and school supplies St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Church - Donation of 8 boxes of brand-new essential clothing items United Way - Donation of backpacks and school supplies
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6. Superintendent's Highlights and Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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7. Public Comment #1
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Bensalem community members wishing to speak must register in person at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center by completing a public comment card. To speak during Public Comment #1, cards must be submitted to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Cards for Public Comment #2 may be submitted any time during the meeting. When recognized, speakers should approach the microphone, state their name for the record, and will have three minutes to speak. Public Comment #1 is limited to items listed on the agenda. |
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8. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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9. Solicitor's Report
Speaker(s):
Solicitor
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9.A. Ratification of the RTKL Appeal to Common Pleas
Speaker(s):
Solicitor
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9.B. Executive Session Announcements
Speaker(s):
Solicitor
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10. Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10.A. Student School Board Report
Description:
2026-2027 Student School Board Members
Daphne Gao Jay Kamdar Anna Marks
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10.B. Standing Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Instructional Affairs Committee
Business Affairs Committee Personnel Committee Policy Committee |
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10.C. Liaison Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Bucks County IU Joint Board Committee
Bucks County Technical School Joint Board Committee Bucks County Technical School Authority PSBA Board Liaison Bensalem Education Foundation Committee Bensalem High School Hall of Fame Committee Bensalem Township Council & Bucks County Liaison Bensalem Township Drug & Alcohol Liaison Charter School Committee Co-Curricular Advisory Council Just for the Kids Education Foundation Legislative & Government Affairs Liaison Public Relations & Community Outreach Committee Wellness Committee |
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11. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.A. Secretary's Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.A.1. Instructional Affairs Committee Meeting - September 8, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.A.2. Business, Facilities & Technology Committee Meeting - September 9, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.A.3. School Board Policy Committee Meeting - September 15, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.A.4. Personnel Committee Meeting - September 16, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.A.5. Regular Action Meeting - September 23, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.B. Treasurer's Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.C. Policy 124 Alternative Instruction
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
First Read: August 26, 2026
Second Read: September 23, 2026
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11.D. Policy 313 Evaluation of Employees
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
First Read: August 26, 2026
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11.E. Policy 314.1 HIV Infection
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
First Read: August 26, 2026
Second Read: September 23, 2026
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11.F. Policy 610 Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
First Read: August 26, 2026
Second Read: September 23, 2026
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11.G. BCSSSD Special Education Tuition Contract Agreements
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.H. BCIU Service Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.I. Penndel Mental Health Center Letter of Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.J. Chamberlain University Memorandum of Understanding
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.K. Marywood University Memorandum of Understanding
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.L. Gwynedd Mercy University Internship Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.M. Temple University Student Affiliation Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.N. Wilson College Affiliation Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.O. Rider University Teacher Candidate Placement Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.P. Kean University Affiliated Site Agreement
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.Q. New Club Application - Smart Starts
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.R. New Club Application - Bensalem Cricket Club
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.S. Disbursements, Payments and Obligations
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.U. Frontline Software Proposal
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.W. ClassLink Renewal
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.X. BHS MacBook New Refresh
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.Y. Real Estate Settlement Agreement - Kings Landing Properties LLC
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.Z. Real Estate Settlement Agreement - VK 625 Winks LLC
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.AA. Senior Tax Rebate Appeal
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.AF. Resignations/Retirements/End of Assignments
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.AH. Co-Curricular Contracts - BHS
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.AI. Co-Curricular Contracts - Federal Programs
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.AJ. Co-Curricular Contracts - Specials
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.AK. Custodial Maintenance MOU
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12. School Board Policy
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12.A. FIRST READ: Policy 249 Bullying/Cyberbullying
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12.B. FIRST READ: Policy 707 Use of School Facilities
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12.C. FIRST READ: New Policy - 810.4 Advertising Inside District Vehicles
Speaker(s):
Board President
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12.D. SECOND READ: Policy 103 Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Students
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
First Read: September 23, 2026
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12.E. SECOND READ: Policy 122 Extra Curricular Activities
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
First Read: September 23, 2026
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12.F. SECOND READ: Policy 709.1 Video Surveillance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
First Read: September 23, 2026
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13. Instructional Affairs
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.A. Grades 9-12 Grading Framework
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.B. Settlement Agreement and Release - Student D
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.C. INFORMATION ITEM: Field Trip Report - October 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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14. Business Affairs
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14.A. Resolution - Collection of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes
Speaker(s):
Board President
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14.B. INFORMATION ITEM: Fundraising Report - October 2026
Speaker(s):
Board President
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15. Personnel
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15.A. Release and Settlement Agreement - Employee C
Speaker(s):
Board President
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16. Public Comment #2
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Bensalem community members wishing to speak must register in person at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center by completing a public comment card. To speak during Public Comment #1, cards must be submitted to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Cards for Public Comment #2 may be submitted any time during the meeting. When recognized, speakers should approach the microphone, state their name for the record, and will have three minutes to speak. Public Comment #1 is limited to items listed on the agenda. |
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17. Upcoming Board Meetings
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
November
4 Public Relations & Community Outreach Committee - 6:30 p.m. @ BHS (1st Wednesday due to Election Day) 10 Instructional Affairs Committee - 6:00 p.m. 12 Business, Facilities & Technology Committee - 6:00 p.m. (Thursday due to Veterans Day) 16 Co-Curricular Committee/Sports Association - 6:30 p.m. @ BHS Internet Café 17 Policy Committee - 5:30 p.m. 17 Charter Committee - 6:30 p.m. 18 Personnel Committee - 6:00 p.m. 23 Regular Action - 7:30 p.m. (4th Monday due to Thanksgiving) (rescheduled from November 24, 2026) |
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18. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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