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Superintendent Dr. Dana Bennett told the board the Capital Area Intermediate Unit reached out to the district to host the event because \"no one is doing what we're doing\" with classroom AI and operational uses. Anthony Gabriel, introduced as \"assistant communications superintendent for academic assistant service,\" and Kristen Herman, assistant director of teaching and learning, moderated video and student panel segments shown to the board.

A short video from the district's communications office and comments from students highlighted classroom uses of AI. One student described using AI to check work and to receive step-by-step help with math problems: \"I also use AI sometimes to check my work, like, when I have writing assignments or I have math problems. I just need to check my work before I turn it in. And it never does the work for me, and I am getting answers from AI. I'm not gonna lie. I am getting answers,\" the student said. District presenters said students were also given guidance from teachers and that expectations for AI use vary by instructor.

District officials said about 18 regional superintendents and representatives from nonprofits and research organizations attended. The district noted that the symposium included panels on AI for teaching, AI for students, AI for equity, AI for data-driven decision making and AI for community engagement; student lightning talks and a presentation from the superintendent were part of the day.

Administrators framed the symposium as an opportunity to show work the district has already done and to collect feedback from visiting educators. The district emphasized that teachers set expectations for AI use; presenters said some classrooms use AI on a case-by-case basis and that the district is developing guidance and professional-learning supports.

No board action was taken on the symposium report; administrators asked for recognition of staff and students who participated.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CSD School Board - Work Session/Regular Meeting - April 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Centennial School District hosted an AI Symposium for regional education leaders; district staff and students showcased classroom uses of AI and district administrators said the event drew superintendents and nonprofit partners from across the region.","taxTitle","Centennial SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",38634,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6082315,"Parents tell Centennial board they feel classroom equity pledge and Pride displays unfairly prioritized over other views",756,2337000,3093000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938682-a884a7f26a7c8eb9278f81e5197ba220&start=2337&end=3093","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938682-a884a7f26a7c8eb9278f81e5197ba220/thumbnail_2337000.jpg","/articles/6082315/Pennsylvania/Parents-tell-Centennial-board-they-feel-classroom-equity-pledge-and-Pride-displays-unfairly-prioritized-over-other-views","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082315-2258941b1c7b9e55df2a53f0e85c91b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447668&Signature=XVKTwZ1sNuWLnJjeQNHqtG~-c-DYvI1CxrBLp2H2EGiZq2MVvslFgRfVUJt9WzcjoaCN~ZmpHk5ou5k21l2XK6pe8ymHurUgWbysxPt0EXMCipS4Xz9vECj7y3DhptMeLe9vcn4TXydYOTebeGH9BX92LFLnRaDLQF8KspbpU49LXVTjckRwF9mAcSD0IigERACKqGyZfekG~-36GFcH71djD-evjGVHKADnp3H9F8XYUCwm3lmr7nq5OoGQxFHE0ntprK~wjFB5CvYdU1bGmZgD7HZZ~LPXbOQL6Aw8RmqVg8zwgb1XjBpf57Tbex7G0gxOLqPUcn2nDkQEyJId8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two parents spoke during public comment at the April 8 Centennial School District board meeting to complain about displays and messaging at Klinger Middle School, raising concerns about discipline and alleged unequal treatment of students who challenged those displays.

One parent, identified in the meeting as Ms. Shum, said Klinger had promoted a Day of Silence and displayed Pride flags and related posters across the school. She said students who tore down posters were punished and that her son received an after-school detention after covering Pride posters with printed American flags and Post-it notes. She also said students who wore shirts expressing Christian-themed messages were later suspended and described students receiving threats after wearing rival messages.

Samantha Moser, who identified herself as the mother of a student, told the board her son was disciplined after recording students removing posters and said she was concerned about perceived inconsistency in how the school treats identity-based expression versus faith or patriotic expression. \"This isn't about silencing anyone,\" Moser said. \"It's about ensuring that no one's group's messages take priority over another and that students who respectfully express themselves whether through faith, patriotism or personal beliefs are supported and not punished.\"

Board members asked for more information and said administration would follow the district's review process. Principal Mr. Hayes stood up and offered to share the origin of the equity pledge; he said the pledge grew from a student equity group working with a district coordinator and that the pledge is recited after the Pledge of Allegiance by KTV at Klinger. The principal read the pledge aloud to the board: \"I pledge to treat everyone as they would like to be treated. I will be accepting of all people and show them kindness and respect. I pledge to learn other stories and develop an appreciation for their uniqueness. I am an amazing individual and will treat myself with kindness and positivity.\" The principal said the elementary and middle schools use the pledge but he was not sure if the high school does.

Board members clarified that participation in the equity pledge is voluntary and noted the distinction between policies and administrative regulations; they directed administrators to review the complaints and promised follow-up. Superintendent Dr. Dana Bennett said the district would check whether district practice or policy regarding posters, displays and student expression had been inconsistently applied and directed district staff to collect details.

No board action was taken at the meeting; administrators said they would contact the parents and review the incidents and applicable procedures.

Context and next steps

- The equity pledge is recited after the Pledge of Allegiance at Klinger, according to the principal; administrators said participation is voluntary.
- Parents raised discipline concerns including detentions and suspensions. The board directed administration to investigate and follow the district's complaint and review process.
- The board requested information on the pledge's origin and which schools use it.

Community response

Board members said all complaints about unequal treatment should be reviewed through the district process. Dr. Bennett asked district staff to gather the parents' contact information and promised the administration would look into the specifics and report back to the board.","Two Klinger Middle School parents told the Centennial School District board that school posters and a new \"equity pledge\" promote LGBTQ viewpoints while restricting expressions of faith and patriotism; administrators said they will investigate.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6082318,"Centennial School Board approves SmartPass Pro for William Tennant High School after extended discussion",3691,1777000,5468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938682-a884a7f26a7c8eb9278f81e5197ba220&start=1777&end=5468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938682-a884a7f26a7c8eb9278f81e5197ba220/thumbnail_1777000.jpg","/articles/6082318/Pennsylvania/Centennial-School-Board-approves-SmartPass-Pro-for-William-Tennant-High-School-after-extended-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082318-efea334ac53c818a78671b73d14e0323/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447668&Signature=blPCgFzJwfPJ6CA6os5Ha~o~iAKqBnRKOW8UN8eDVejIUt3abwSBEvbBWyq6MqbJFioi5OJx44RKfVP~dW7M4bgwnCgGziUfLSDcSqtNnHz6daBQXij0x6c57rsSgzOUtHl5sBAljzUzPnl94IWOQAcCWBiYPPMgm4PZinXrhNryVmTybBDCDNWw6x2c2JJvnGuCfxFmcRqacHTUelyd0edxCTCIYDlGQix--F7~TqADpUBo~WFPKsjtGQeKPpPGP8QC1FO5BzqlPMRXpuJc-R93xKdcBCpWR1VZI8XzAGaDfh0yp0sWFml4F~~orKwpuMX3z2SPGZSWbueiSzUMow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Centennial School District board on April 8 approved purchase of the SmartPass Pro digital hall-pass system for William Tennant High School, a three-year contract the district says will address disruptive hallway behavior, bathroom vandalism and lost instructional time.

The vote followed a lengthy presentation by district administrators and discussion among board members, district security staff and a regional police representative. The board amended the agenda item to specify the Pro plan before voting; the motion passed with a majority vote and recorded abstentions.

Board members were shown district figures the administration said justify the system: administrators reported roughly $27,000 in bathroom-related repairs and roughly 500 labor hours for maintenance and disciplinary time over the past year. The district presented a three-year SmartPass cost of $28,430 (annualized at about $9,477), and the agenda motion set a conservative ceiling of \"district cost not to exceed $30,000 for 3 years.\" Superintendent Dr. Dana Bennett said the district could initially cover the system using dollars freed by a vacant position, and the high school principal told the board the school would take ownership of ongoing costs after the initial period.

Dr. Bennett described SmartPass as \"a significant evolution from a traditional paper hall pass to a comprehensive digital accountability system,\" and outlined core features administrators expect to use: pass creation and approval, real-time movement logging, integration with the Skyward student information system, an administrative analytics dashboard, and emergency lockdown support. Anthony Gabriel, introduced as \"assistant communications superintendent for academic assistant service,\" and Kristen Herman, assistant director of teaching and learning, also took part in an earlier public demonstration and student-panel video that preceded the discussion.

Bucks County Police Chiefs Association member Mr. Burns told the board some regional schools using similar systems reported reductions in vaping and unauthorized student gatherings. \"We put in one of those electronic hall pass systems and it seems to have cut down considerably on the vaping issue,\" Burns said, recounting feedback from Penndel/Perk (Penridge Regional) law enforcement.

Several board members pushed back with operational and budget questions. Concerns raised included whether SmartPass actually addresses the district's larger entrance-control problem after a recent unauthorized-entry incident, whether the system would require additional staff, how students without phones would be accommodated, and whether the system would meaningfully reduce vandalism or vaping. Board members and administrators repeatedly emphasized that SmartPass is not an entry-control system and that work on visitor-entry upgrades and vendor demonstrations remains pending.

Administrators said security staff have been hired to increase bathroom checks but that physical limitations mean some incidents occur out of sight in stalls. They described SmartPass as a supplemental tool to create a time-stamped digital log of student movement that could reveal patterns and support targeted interventions, nurse follow-ups and improved attendance accounting during evacuations.

During the meeting the board amended agenda item 6.9C to specify the SmartPass Pro plan for William Tennant High School. The motion to purchase the Pro plan passed by recorded tally (yes: 7; no: 2; abstain: 1) and was entered into the minutes as approved. The administration said the district would use funds from a four-month vacant position (estimated at about $28,000) to pay the first three years of service while the high school plans how to sustain the program thereafter.

The approved purchase directs the administration to proceed with contracting for the SmartPass Pro plan for William Tennant High School. The board left broader entry-system upgrades and vendor demonstrations for future meetings and asked administration to return with additional cost and funding-sourcing details for any capital or ongoing personnel implications.

Votes at a glance

- Motion: Approve purchase of the SmartPass Pro plan for William Tennant High School; district cost not to exceed $30,000 for 3 years (agenda item 6.9C, amended to specify Pro plan).
- Outcome: Approved. Tally: yes 7, no 2, abstain 1. (The transcript shows the board amended the item to specify the Pro tier before the final vote.)

Funding and next steps

Administrators said the first three years can be covered by salary savings from a vacant position (roughly $28,000). The board asked for follow-up information on long-term funding, whether the product will integrate with the district's Raptor visitor-management system, and for demonstration and procurement details for any separate entry-control solution.

The board scheduled no formal vote on an entry-control system at this meeting; members reiterated that vendor presentations related to building entry are pending and will return to the board for decision-making.","The Centennial School District board voted to buy the SmartPass Pro digital hall-pass system for William Tennant High School, approving a three-year purchase after debate over cost, entry controls and funding source.","actionData","errors"]

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