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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Central Bucks SD and found 6 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Creation of Supervisor Role for Federal Programs
The district is creating a new administrative position, ‘Supervisor of K–6 Reading Curriculum & Instruction and Federal Programs.’ This role will oversee compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and manage federal entitlement grants including Title I, II, III, and IV. This centralizes the management of federal education funding and its associated conditions.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: The job description for the new Federal Programs Supervisor is in attachment ‘Supv. of Curriculum & Instruction_Reading and Federal Programs 9.25.26’ under item 17.A. Add this district to the state tracker for ESSA implementation and monitor the hiring for this key position.
Policy Lever: Federal Grant Conditions
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Approval of AP US Government and Politics Course
The board will vote to approve a new AP US Government and Politics course of study, intended to begin in the 2027-2028 school year. The Education Committee report describes it as a ‘college-level, nonpartisan introduction,’ but the actual course materials and framework determine its content and ideological alignment.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Under item 13, retrieve the attachment ‘APGOV_POLITICS_COS_Approval_2026’ from the official agenda link. The policy team needs to review the course framework, units of study, and source materials for ideological content before the vote.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Adoption
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Committee Discusses Parental Notification for Police Interviews
The Policy Committee discussed revisions to Policy 225, ‘Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies,’ focusing on parental rights. A board member advocated for requiring parental presence during police interviews of students on campus, which is a significant parental rights protection. The committee has requested a new draft of the policy incorporating this language for future review.
Policy Use
WATCH: The Policy Committee report from 10.8.2026 (under agenda item 8.B) details discussion on Policy 225. Monitor future policy committee agendas for the revised draft and prepare to capture model language if it strongly affirms parental notification rights.
Policy Lever: Parental Notification
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Board to Waive Standard Procedure for Policy Adoption
The board is voting to waive its own Policy 003, which requires two separate readings before a policy is adopted. This action will expedite the final approval of Policy 223 (Use of Bicycles and Motor Vehicles) and Policy 230 (Public Performances by Students). Bypassing the standard review process reduces public notice and opportunity for comment.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Under items 14.F and 14.G, retrieve attachments ‘Policy 223 for Second Read’ and ‘Policy 230 for Second Read’ to confirm their substance. Note this use of a procedural waiver for the governance tracker.
Policy Lever: Procedural Waiver
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District to Accept State Grant for STEM Program
The board will approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit to participate in the Chief Science Officers (CSO) Program. The program is funded by a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) grant for job training and education. This action accepts state grant funding for a STEM leadership program for students in grades 6-12.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the attachment ‘CBSD MOU CSO Agreement Needs Signature’ under item 9.D from the official agenda link. Review the MOU for any conditions or requirements tied to the state grant funding.
Policy Lever: State Grant Conditions
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Approval of Special Education Consultant Contract
The board will approve a contract amendment with CCRES for a special education consultant to support the district’s autism programming at a rate of $82.50 per hour. The consultant will mentor staff and refine program structures, with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavior management. This represents targeted spending on external expertise for special education services.
Policy Use
Monitor only; no action required. The contract details are confirmed in agenda item 10.C and its attachment.
Policy Lever: $82.50/hr Consultant Contract
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