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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Quakertown Community SD and found 7 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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District Authorizing Participation in Social Media Litigation
The board will vote to authorize the district’s participation in the ‘Social Media Nationwide Litigation’ and to retain the law firm of Motley Rice. This action commits district resources to joining a multi-district lawsuit against social media companies.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Under Item 8.A, retrieve the ‘School District Retention Letter – Motley Rice’ and the ‘Ltr to Dr. L. Hoffman’ to confirm the terms of engagement and the district’s legal arguments before the vote.
Policy Lever: Litigation Fees
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Final Vote on Curriculum and Health Screening Policies
The board is scheduled for a final vote on a slate of policies including Policy 102 (Academic Standards), Policy 105 (Curriculum), and Policy 209 (Health Examinations / Screenings). These policies directly impact curriculum transparency and parental rights regarding student health services, but the revised text for each policy is not available in the agenda packet.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: This is a final vote under Item 13.A. Immediately request the full text for Policies 102, 105, and 209 from the District Office to analyze changes to parental notification, consent requirements, and curriculum oversight before the board meeting.
Policy Lever: Parental Notification and Consent
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New ‘Gifted Seminar’ Course Focuses on Community Action
The board will vote to approve a new high school course, ‘Gifted Seminar: Community Innovation & Impact.’ The course is a full-year elective framed around service-learning, with units on ‘Epistemology, Metacognition, & Critical Discourse’ and ‘Community Action,’ which could serve as a vehicle for student-led ideological projects.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 12.B approves a new course. Request any associated instructional materials or project guidelines to assess implementation. Add district to state tracker for curriculum based on community action or service-learning frameworks.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Adoption
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District Renews PBIS Rewards Subscription
The board will approve the renewal of a subscription for ‘Navigate360 HS PBIS Rewards’ for 175 students. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a discipline framework that often emphasizes restorative practices over traditional consequences, indicating the district’s continued use of this approach.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 14.D confirms the district’s use of a PBIS system. Add the district to the state tracker for non-punitive or restorative discipline models.
Policy Lever: $395.50 Contract
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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District Adopts Resolution to Maximize Delinquent Tax Collection
The board will vote on a resolution authorizing the Bucks County Tax Claim Bureau to file tax liens against delinquent properties under the Municipal Claims & Tax Liens Act. This change makes the delinquent taxpayer, rather than the district, responsible for collection fees, ensuring the district receives 100% of the delinquent tax collected.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: Item 9.B is a final vote on a fiscally responsible policy. Secure the adopted ‘Bucks County Delinquent Real Estate Tax Resolution’ text and add it to the state model policy file for tax collection.
✅ Why It Matters: Delinquent Tax Collection
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District to Expand Background Checks for Contractors
The Policy Committee is reviewing revisions to Policy 818 that would require all independent contractor employees who work on campus to undergo criminal background checks. The proposed change expands the requirement from only those with direct contact with children to all contractors in any work capacity on school grounds.
How to Capture It
WATCH: Item 4.B is a committee report on a pending policy change. Monitor for the revised text of Policy 818 to appear on a future agenda for first reading and capture the model language.
✅ Why It Matters: Contractor Background Checks
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District Contracts for Pre-Screened Music at School Events
The district will approve a $2,000 contract for a ‘GameTime’ music licensing service to provide pre-screened, school-appropriate music at athletic events. The service explicitly filters for profanity, sexual content, and other inappropriate themes, establishing a district-wide standard for music played at school functions.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: Item 14.A provides a replicable model for controlling the content environment at school events. Archive the ‘Why GameTime_ One Pager’ attachment as an example for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: $2,000 Contract
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