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Key outcomes

- Approval of March 25, 2025 minutes: Motion made and approved by roll call.

- Financial statements and bills payable: Board approved the financial statements and bills payable list as presented.

- Chester County Intermediate Unit budgets: The board approved the 2025–26 CC IU core services budget and the occupational education budget as presented; the motions were moved, seconded and approved by recorded vote.

- Preliminary 2025–26 district budget and notice of special meeting: The board approved a resolution adopting a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025–26, and authorized a notice of a special meeting on June 10, 2025 in accordance with Act 1 of 2006.

- Personnel and administration
- Reappointment of Lori Dierndorffer as director of business administration, effective May 1, 2025: approved by recorded vote. Board members commenting on the record praised Dierndorffer’s work on budgets and fiscal management.
- Resolution of statement of charges for employee number 14619: board approved the resolution as presented.
- Resignations, appointments, leaves of absence, transfers and status corrections: approved as presented; the board acknowledged retirements including Jessica Freeman Peterson (20 years), Catherine Fox (3 years) and Cynthia Dunn (8 years), among others.

- Curriculum and pilot items: The board approved the recommended elementary science program after a pilot and heard pilot-teacher comments (see separate article).

Procedural notes: Several motions were part of a consolidated consent agenda; the board pulled one or more items for individual vote as noted during the meeting. Where roll-call votes were taken, the board secretary read members’ responses into the record. In multiple cases a motion, a second and a roll-call vote were recorded and the board announced the motion approved.

Why it matters: the votes enact routine and recurring governance actions — budgets, personnel contracts, curriculum approval and other operational items — that will shape district finances, staffing and programs for the coming school year.

The board did not take public action on some topics raised in public comment during this meeting; public comments were recorded and will remain part of the official meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Coatesville Area School District Board Meeting 4/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Coatesville Area School District board approved multiple budget, personnel and routine items at its April 22 meeting, including IU budgets, a preliminary district budget resolution, personnel reappointments and retirements.","taxTitle","Coatesville Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",38303,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6577893,"Board approves Twig science curriculum after pilot; teachers report Spanish resources and hands-on fit",304,5120000,5424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091046-fb1b4237ee252adcaaed9660b5da8c9f&start=5120&end=5424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091046-fb1b4237ee252adcaaed9660b5da8c9f/thumbnail_5120000.jpg","/articles/6577893/Pennsylvania/Board-approves-Twig-science-curriculum-after-pilot-teachers-report-Spanish-resources-and-hands-on-fit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6577893-72464a624e7307333d4ca35a4a887297/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160017&Signature=VvvqmDR2Zwl0j~Y9ntz8U7Q-k6Cmm71A1Eyqfu4kprF-D~TDzs5F~en-vbics1Ogdn7bFR0VaWRRGWctE0Td8Vy9eS5NZy3Fz8opc5PgvqlKhQuhjA05Obdu3EFQo5Q7Do4kxbyUnVQbbVbL8-E0UGLbQ72vZQbb4J0vF1XHpqMZSpAuSec9rxLr7K3Txm36zHnsF9G5Qo4Y~NQwkpzoYHlMC0tg3tuNtlTincAp61U2dQxvAHwbGZJfnlZP6sTICPELkIPvLqPP0UQRFa6UcyxP-LrwOCwcwat21lGK~WIoy~-I-gS-cq8H8Mo2rI7b~Y86DamVDn4vMMLw0iaMAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coatesville Area School District board approved a new elementary science program at its April 22 meeting after teachers and curriculum staff presented results from a pilot of two programs.

District curriculum coordinator Lynn Mancinelli and pilot teachers described two programs tested: one from the Smithsonian and another called Twig. Pilot teachers reported the Smithsonian materials offered strong hands-on lessons but required substantial preparation time. Teachers said Twig had easier-to-prepare lesson materials, useful digital resources and integrated supports for English-language learners, including Spanish-language materials for student workbooks and texts.

District staff and pilot teachers described Twig as a phenomena-based curriculum that asks students to investigate real-world scientific phenomena and engage in engineering and inquiry practices. Speakers said Twig is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, offers digital videos and workbooks and includes supports that could help Spanish-speaking students access lessons without heavy ad hoc translation.

Why it matters: adopting a new elementary science curriculum is a district-level instructional decision that affects classroom planning, teacher training and instructional materials budgets. Pilot teachers and staff argued Twig would help the largest number of district students and urged the district to consider translation and parity of resources to meet English learners’ needs.

Board members thanked the pilot teachers for their work; the board approved the curriculum as presented under the consent or motion items at the meeting. District staff said rollout and professional learning will follow the board action.

Direct quotes used in this story are attributed to teachers and staff who participated in the pilot.","Following a pilot of two elementary science programs, the board approved a new science curriculum (Twig) at the April 22 meeting; teachers and curriculum staff described ease of prep, Spanish materials and phenomena-based lessons.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6577898,"Coatesville robotics advisors and students showcase robots, ask for extra adviser",723,1474000,2197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091046-fb1b4237ee252adcaaed9660b5da8c9f&start=1474&end=2197","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091046-fb1b4237ee252adcaaed9660b5da8c9f/thumbnail_1474000.jpg","/articles/6577898/Pennsylvania/Coatesville-robotics-advisors-and-students-showcase-robots-ask-for-extra-adviser","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6577898-cef20c3a7f01605d9ab0a1c61a8d3209/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160017&Signature=irdTNj1VF3HSOQdme4Js~5Jal5oCp8fIemWFMuibGg4NOpiGaDe3jz9keEVZUfSQSIwU5Dqf9b9khmOmEtjomyZidT~lX6SG-QTlEaEf6MeZgZrFgBY04XOWkCaO9GOBMDmsAo~dGTQrff6A4Euv0z9H2dEVJamzNxGZ~bNFMSj54VqEYY5q~O-vRRz1nGuXPwj70sCp~beXELI~0bNIH9QwVT8XU3Sd4VskthqoXWmMXO~Dc-418pYgre1xf-Suizm8KyfifC7TA~zQ44chgLHP1h38JfJIVRM7hO6tTV5nB1sRj-V4C15q8x7QBvHcF9n6WQww9OCDi8PphL4Apw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Advisors and students from the Coatesville High School Robotics Club gave a demonstration and presentation to the Coatesville Area School District Board on April 22, describing team work, technical skills and community outreach and asking the board to consider a staffing addition.

Advisors said the club had 26 students this past year divided into three teams, and that students built robots from scratch rather than using kits. The advisors reported that students logged at least 420 hours each (about 13.5 hours per week) on robotics work during the season and that the program teaches engineering principles, 3-D design, 3-D printing, soldering, programming (including Java), troubleshooting and public presentation skills.

The club said it competes in three qualifier events plus an on-campus event (held in February) that draws roughly 30 teams and several hundred visitors; the group also does outreach demonstrations at elementary schools, summer camp and community events, and hosted visits from engineers and industry partners including Siemens and Lockheed Martin.

Club officers and student drivers performed an onstage demonstration. Advisors told the board they could expand enrollment substantially but requested a third adviser to support more students and teams.

Why it matters: the presentation highlighted a high-school extracurricular program that builds STEM skills, professional engagement and outreach. Advisors asked for a personnel addition to expand student access; the request will need to be considered within future staffing and budget discussions.

No formal board action was taken on the staffing request at the meeting; the group was publicly commended by the board.","Coatesville High School’s robotics club presented three student-built robots, described community outreach and competitions, and requested an additional adviser to expand enrollment.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6577903,"North Brandywine Middle School leaders describe PBIS, ‘Dignity’ work and IXL gains",663,118000,781000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091046-fb1b4237ee252adcaaed9660b5da8c9f&start=118&end=781","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091046-fb1b4237ee252adcaaed9660b5da8c9f/thumbnail_118000.jpg","/articles/6577903/Pennsylvania/North-Brandywine-Middle-School-leaders-describe-PBIS-Dignity-work-and-IXL-gains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6577903-57cc4a5b720bce25c248d9944dc08c85/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160017&Signature=U6acLtW-bUOKgxf4BDLQRX5wxO36EzA23TJ9QDjXbBSL3oG9NpNfxE~qw7bBEV7bA1yQGwxThHAiUdPiDQFnOM9tr61DHwBtPt5kfZQzQk7qk~bryoQF7s09KEF6SNj6FO5Bvn52-uMTt--OPj1UkPSklBmBf1fEl8kexle5O8rDZ3dIG8qDGlLo6NVt5V7bR91ikU13fPLUbr0cHCegFRhoPCBKttaGCehf2mwYZIOL5hIHNJVmOxi4tlhvK8xGQrD-IAOVfaVNS~PyOARX48Wsuif5cvDNhH7GmiwehB5Zcqm-eXA57-cCZMNkUj9dkIJg~nLi99MqGaBOEQtl0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","North Brandywine Middle School staff presented the board with a summary of schoolwide behavior and climate initiatives on April 22, spotlighting PBIS rewards and interventions, a Dignity program that emphasizes belonging, and usage and results from the IXL online practice platform.

The school reported a range of PBIS activities for students and staff, including themed incentives, bus-reward trips, a biweekly PBIS cart of prizes, team-building days, and a schoolwide June fun fair scheduled for June 3. Staff identified three major target behaviors this year: student lateness to school, disruptive classroom behavior and bus misconduct; presenters said the school had reduced referrals for some of those behaviors at times during the year.

The Dignity initiative, the presenters said, focuses on belonging and relationship building. Activities highlighted included staff-student relationship mapping (a goal that every student have at least two adults who know their story), a culture-and-respect club for students, and outreach such as notes and exchanges with a local community center (Freedom Village). Presenters tied those efforts to student engagement: they reported that 93 percent of students had attended school 95 percent of the time or more.

Presenters also gave usage metrics for IXL, an online practice system the school uses for ELA and math: the school reported more than 29,000 IXL skills practiced, more than 18,000 skills marked proficient and more than 6,000 skills mastered. School leaders described instances of student growth measured in grade-level equivalents — including examples of students moving one to two grade levels and one English learner moving three grade levels on IXL measures — and said the district will watch whether that growth translates to state assessments.

The PBIS presentation was delivered by Miss Carpia and Mr. Noonan; Dignity programming was described by Miss Campbell and other staff. The school also recognized students with perfect attendance (names were read at the meeting) and publicly acknowledged paraprofessionals and staff for service and perfect attendance.

Why it matters: the programs combine behavior supports, relationship-building and targeted practice to address attendance and classroom disruption, issues board members consider central to learning time and achievement. School staff said they plan to start incentives earlier next year and to continue onboarding and staff collaboration practices to sustain gains.

Direct quotes were limited to speakers rostered for the presentation; the board did not take action on the presentation itself but received it as a special report.","School leaders told the Coatesville Area School District board about Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the Dignity initiative, attendance gains and IXL usage figures during an April 22 presentation.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6577907,"Coatesville board appoints Anthony Rybarczyk as superintendent through 2028",971,4760000,5731000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091046-fb1b4237ee252adcaaed9660b5da8c9f&start=4760&end=5731","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091046-fb1b4237ee252adcaaed9660b5da8c9f/thumbnail_4760000.jpg","/articles/6577907/Pennsylvania/Coatesville-board-appoints-Anthony-Rybarczyk-as-superintendent-through-2028","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6577907-c983b96053dad5de3744cb60540a296a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160017&Signature=NuGDopQcmHpN-6U-ZOWZ4KrqfJre1ACt2udg9sD9XMLIoAyMjf1HEm4jd6HZsaXghA6vZ~6zA4oBNIq6Asb40VD5gJ-5Rfh9puSjQmQpHy9hDb-DsDXczy4LjqW6Rr1QjC0Zg151S5aWqs2zURfSJnM2ch9NFGU~yHED3MuykqGLM3VPkKSahzflDluMCrRsCA28FNmtkzUSN3Ho7NjiCcsgsQ-seNH-Sat0dWeNXKmppCP43yMk3zUPX6Tj4MhyvVcxfHfs88WqvanF01FpZ9-OeFyYVwMCvYq-0rs27NfSBGpkY31jlZyct61SA0pKHJjBWYW84i1tJh~pYntvYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coatesville Area School District Board of School Directors voted April 22 to appoint Anthony Rybarczyk as the district superintendent, with a term beginning April 22, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028, and approved an employment agreement as presented.

The appointment follows a motion, a second and a recorded vote during the board’s regular meeting. Board members who voted in favor included Lian Yako, Beth Brindle, Liz Muirhead, Shauna Maxwell, Elgin Bailey, Holly Sharas and Steve Wilson. The motion was announced as approved by the board secretary.

Why it matters: the superintendent is the district’s chief executive, responsible for day-to-day leadership, executing board policy and presenting budgets and staffing proposals. The board approved an employment contract at the meeting to formalize Rybarczyk’s appointment.

Board members commended Rybarczyk’s leadership during remarks on the record before the vote. In response, Rybarczyk said he was “honored and humbled to accept this opportunity” and that he would “work every day to ensure that trust is well placed.”

The motion packet presented to the board cited Section 1073 of the Public School Code in relation to the appointment process and included a draft employment agreement; the board approved the agreement as part of the motion.

What happens next: Rybarczyk will serve under the approved contract through June 30, 2028, unless the board modifies the term or the parties execute a new agreement. The board will continue to receive periodic reports from the superintendent on district operations, student achievement and construction projects at future meetings.","At its April 22 meeting the Coatesville Area School District Board of School Directors voted to appoint Anthony Rybarczyk as district superintendent, approving an employment agreement that runs through June 30, 2028.","actionData","errors"]

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