The ECI Committee met on April 2, 2024.  At the meeting, the Curriculum Department team and two secondary school administrators described the academic programs being conducted for district students this summer. These programs will be offered to various student groups in grades K-12 and will provide academic support, remediation, and enrichment opportunities. 

The Curriculum team also presented information regarding academic resources for Geometry as well as two new courses - Advanced Placement African American Studies and American Sign Language 2. These will be recommended for adoption for the 2024-25 school year. Currently, the resources are available at the ESC for public review.   

The Facilities and Operations Committee met on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in a virtual format.

The Committee reviewed the following items to be moved to the action meeting for the Board’s consideration.

• Permission to advertise Penndale's boiler and domestic water heater
• Contract award of the Professional Playground Assessment of the elementary schools
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The Committee was presented and discussed informational items, including:

• Dr. Bauer and David Schrader, SchraderGroup, provided an update on the High School project.
• Update on the 10-year Capital Project Plan

At the April 8 Finance Committee meeting, the financial reports were reviewed in addition to the following items:

Mr. Skrocki reviewed the status of the current tax rebate program and provided data to assist with the recommendation regarding the program for 2024-25. The Committee recommended lowering the rebate match to 60% of the state program. Due to the expansion of the program at the state level, the North Penn rebate program should still provide an increase in rebate amounts over the current year. This item appeared on the action meeting agenda.

Mr. Skrocki discussed a potential agreement with the North Montco Technical Career Center for their eligible employees and dependents to use the North Penn Healthcare Center for a fee.

Mr. Skrocki presented information regarding Act 91 which provides tax rebates for volunteer firefighters and EMS workers. Mr. Skrocki suggested a piggyback opportunity with the Montgomery County program starting in 2025.

Mr. Linke presented a proposal from Frontline for an electronic timekeeping system. This item appeared on the action meeting agenda.

Mr. Skrocki provided a brief overview of the first draft of the 2024-25 general fund budget.

Mr. Skrocki and Mr. Williard from PFM (the district's financial advisor) recommended the bond underwriter team as a conclusion to the request for proposal process. The recommendation was for Raymond James to serve as the lead underwriter and RBC Capital Markets to serve as co-manager for the bond issues pertaining to the high school project. This item appeared on the action meeting agenda.

At the Foundation's March meeting we welcomed Danielle Blanchard as our newest Trustee. Danielle formerly worked as the Foundation's Development Manager and is a parent of a NPHS senior.

The Foundation is currently looking to fill the part-time development position. Information about the position can be found on the Foundation's website.

Also at the March meeting, trustees learned from students and staff about two grants implemented at North Penn High School this year in the art department and the science department.

Trustees continue to prepare for our annual online auction that takes place May 2 to 7. Be sure to register for the auction. We have lots of great items this year, including vacations, camps and amazing baskets.

The Policy Committee continued its review of policies in the Financial section when it met on March 25, 2024.  During the meeting, the committee discussed policies 616 - Payment of Bills, 617- Petty Cash, and 619 - District Audit. All three policies were on the action meeting agenda for a first reading.

The Safe Schools Committee met on March 25, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. in a virtual format.

Coordinator Provided presentations on Evolv Weapons Detection System. Mr. Rhone also had Evolv representative David Gutshell who talked about the technology of the system. Coordinator Rhone advised that this system would be used for events and in an emergency situation where increased security measures are needed to have school. Coordinator also provided an updated on the installation of cameras for the Bus Patrol systems. Installation will be completed on all buses by the end of the school year. Finally Coordinator Rhone provided an update on the ALICE Instructor Certification Training. Rhone reported that day 1 was completed and students will complete day two soon.