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Dr. Rizzo Saunders, the superintendent, said the steering committee — formed in November and composed of staff, parents, students and community representatives — distilled 21 priorities into five major priority areas: a future‑ready KCSD student experience; high‑quality teaching and learning; an impactful and empowered educational team; an engaged and supportive community; and a 21st‑century learning environment. The subcommittees developed problem statements, success criteria and measurable metrics for each priority area.

“We will be bringing what I would call a drafty draft to the strategic plan committee tomorrow,” Dr. Saunders said, describing a process that included a SWOT analysis, data review and two rounds of subcommittee feedback. She said the administration has worked to refine goals and objectives and will produce a public draft for stakeholder comment by July 2, with the aim of presenting a plan for board approval in August (district staff noted a special August meeting may be needed because the board normally does not meet in August). The district must submit certain components of the plan — a comprehensive plan subset required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education — by Sept. 1.

The strategic plan will also examine specific district priorities raised by the board, including a study of the district’s readiness for a dual‑immersion program and development of a KCSD graduate profile. Dr. Saunders said staff will continue work on problem definitions, baseline data, timelines and ownership for each strategy.

Committee members praised the process and urged staff to keep board members informed about remaining timeline details and any special meeting dates necessary for approval. The teaching and learning department will continue work on a graduate profile and is holding a staff in‑service session to refine draft language.

The steering committee’s schedule calls for content layout and final edits in late May and June, translation of materials, a public comment window in July and final board consideration in August so the district can meet PDE deadlines in September.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 19, 2025 - Policy and Curriculum Committee Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","District staff and a multi‑stakeholder steering committee compiled draft strategic plan goals and set a timeline to publish a public draft July 2 and seek board approval after public comment to meet the state submission deadline of Sept. 1.","taxTitle","Kennett Consolidated SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",78434,"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},6646174,"Kennett Middle School committee advances new Digital Media and Communication course to full board",1223,4049000,5272000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3393765-91f3e1d5ff87c33cd38d2fa476bce10a&start=4049&end=5272","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3393765-91f3e1d5ff87c33cd38d2fa476bce10a/thumbnail_4049000.jpg","/articles/6646174/Pennsylvania/Kennett-Middle-School-committee-advances-new-Digital-Media-and-Communication-course-to-full-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6646174-545f203ab2887654ce02495c25c60d44/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149577&Signature=n0ZrYDLKJKRnecyWEihfPakxGKEHm7DPIhR4jwkaJv~Eay8ED2xeZGh7xquWRM3BTcFfCGoXzK19gbd7i3RzKEh0e7qpnW0p3ilrpmnxFMs26bqgbryO4QPJnOpYkmv8am6nBZWdSUjoBnjNRmsxE5QRDugkZcbbAMy1B410ASsK1LMteAePLhf4G7MPa0eSHXbqOeC8PUDnTrPpN3g2fGGoEY~X5KbG0949yEO6BN5MOeB7SFHqO5gwDkA0A2W7GykBbrupFZNHNS3cwvk~rzC5AsdAuLwniq3ZubAVPL9j3VZTGJ1mYXyD4nkNnl12oQ~yon~k7CT2PxI7W1sEPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kennett Consolidated School District curriculum committee agreed May 19 to forward a new Digital Media and Communication course for Kennett Middle School to the full board for approval.

The course — proposed as part of the middle school’s specialized cycles program — would introduce students to visual voice, photography and composition, graphic design and logo creation, and video production and studio collaboration. Roseanne Gambino, the middle-school instructor proposing the course, said students could produce short films, advertisements and studio pieces and that the class would expand the district’s existing TV‑studio work into an academic cycle during the school day.

“This is not just TV studio,” said Ethan Kramer, curriculum committee chair, noting the course is intended as an introduction to a broader multimedia pathway. Scott Bosch, who runs a digital media program at Kennett High School, has been consulted on software and technical standards to ensure alignment between middle- and high-school offerings.

The course will replace a waning Computers 8 offering and require no prerequisites. Administrators said they expect to offer multiple sections to meet demand; the team proposed at least three sections and will use students’ alternate selections if enrollment exceeds capacity.

Technology needs and equipment were discussed. Dan McGuire and the district technology staff have started an audit and a phased refresh plan so that high‑school equipment can be updated, and still‑serviceable hardware can move to the middle school. The district plans to partner with vendors to stagger refreshes over three to eight years and to consider upcycling large monitors where appropriate.

Committee members expressed interest in structured collaboration between middle‑ and high‑school students so older students can support projects and mentoring. The committee agreed, without objection, to forward the course to the full board for consideration at the June meeting.

The course proposal will appear on the full Board of School Directors agenda for approval; if adopted, staff expect to finalize staffing, equipment and scheduling details over the summer.","The curriculum committee voted to move a new Digital Media and Communication course for Kennett Middle School to the full board for approval. The course will introduce students to photography, video production, graphic design and multimedia storytelling and is designed to feed into the high school program.",{"_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},6646179,"Kennett policy committee forwards four student-focused policies to full board",1413,309000,1722000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3393765-91f3e1d5ff87c33cd38d2fa476bce10a&start=309&end=1722","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3393765-91f3e1d5ff87c33cd38d2fa476bce10a/thumbnail_309000.jpg","/articles/6646179/Pennsylvania/Kennett-policy-committee-forwards-four-student-focused-policies-to-full-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6646179-aff9210ec7a2709447f8cb73fd26cc9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149577&Signature=Ql1xflsLvd4PapWEAzP4fcDShJyFA8RzG~DYioovHcLgN4IUDPOYeDeFUMf6HTwvuLBm0JW3xTXgYKLmqyV1QOnQv4-E9GU-flHvuMwEH3~7Trva0bLgwKoDTTbN4OT2D5BEl7inweT38Gj0sCDdV-Rz0NrtbTklf0X8aDjottRtJA-s44cC4FqNUcYYlk7pp-ny2Ff0ShjehYxGwoSjDChWTgdeShZDyB5XoR3-sUJiwCJ1VMPUC95Zo4d0vnR3rZKsNVas7f1j4lix2ml8Lfem-nAyFKTJbnGnxV8cnUfgJ6CTPyTzp8ccex0nrIl24Olu9zozKnwCfJ~P2CNjBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kennett Consolidated School District policy committee voted unanimously May 19 to send four policies to the full Board of School Directors with recommendations that the board adopt them.

The committee forwarded an updated searches policy (Policy 226), a new Students’ Rights and Responsibilities policy (Policy 235), a formal Student Assistance Program policy (Policy 236) and a Trauma-Informed Approach policy (Policy 146.1). Committee members said the changes reflect legal guidance, clarify staff responsibilities and create administrative regulations and training to support implementation.

Cassandra Jones, the district’s director of people services and supports, described the primary edits to Policy 226: streamlining authority language, clarifying when building administrators should involve law enforcement, defining consent requirements for searches and removing a clause that would have allowed administration to require consent as a condition of privileges (for example, parking). Jones said the revised text states consent must be “knowing, voluntary and uncoerced” and that law-enforcement warrants must be physically presented and verified by the district solicitor before execution. She also said the superintendent will approve staff who conduct personal searches on a case-by-case basis.

Committee members pressed for safeguards. “Consent is a really big deal,” said Ms. Myers, a committee member, urging that the district codify anti‑coercion training and clear administrative procedures. She and others raised the authority gradient between staff and students and asked whether adding parental notification or parental consent would reduce the risk that a student’s agreement could be described later as coerced. Dr. Rizzo Saunders, the district superintendent, and Jones said the district will finalize specifics in administrative regulations (ARs) and training and that the policy preserves administrators’ ability to act on reasonable suspicion.

The committee also cleared Policy 235, a newly drafted statement of student rights and responsibilities. Board and public commenters identified one technical correction: formation of new student clubs is a board responsibility, not principal approval. The correction was noted for the draft that goes to the full board.

Policy 236, which formalizes the student assistance program (SAP) that offers support for students’ mental health and substance‑use concerns, was presented as an organizing policy to align programs referenced elsewhere in district rules.

For Policy 146.1, the trauma‑informed approach, the committee accepted two specific edits before forwarding the policy: change the purpose language from “may have” to “has” to reflect the board’s view of trauma’s impact on school functioning, and check an election to invite local law‑enforcement agencies with existing memoranda of understanding (MOUs) to attend trauma‑informed trainings the district offers. Committee members debated whether an invitation should be required or optional and whether existing MOUs adequately define SRO roles; members said they will seek clearer MOUs and work with law enforcement on training terms.

Votes at a glance

- Policy 226 (searches) — Motion: move Policy 226 to the full board with recommendation to adopt. Mover: Ms. Myers (committee member). Second: Lynn Goldmeraki (committee member). Vote: yes 3, no 0, abstain 0. Outcome: recommended to full board.
- Policy 235 (students’ rights and responsibilities) — Motion: move Policy 235 to the full board with recommendation to adopt (including an edit clarifying student club formation). Mover: Ms. Myers. Second: Lynn Goldmeraki. Vote: yes 3, no 0, abstain 0. Outcome: recommended to full board.
- Policy 236 (student assistance program) — Motion: move Policy 236 to the full board with recommendation to adopt. Mover: Ms. Myers. Second: Lynn Goldmeraki. Vote: yes 3, no 0, abstain 0. Outcome: recommended to full board.
- Policy 146.1 (trauma‑informed approach) — Motion: move Policy 146.1 to the full board with recommendation to adopt with two changes (purpose language and check the training election for law enforcement). Mover: Ms. Myers. Second: Lynn Goldmeraki. Vote: yes 3, no 0, abstain 0. Outcome: recommended to full board.

What happens next

Committee members said the policies will be accompanied by administrative regulations and staff training drafts before the full board considers final adoption. Dr. Rizzo Saunders and district staff committed to returning to the board to adjust any policy language that proves difficult to implement in practice.","The Kennett Consolidated School District policy committee voted to send four revised or new policies — on searches, student rights, student assistance, and trauma-informed approach — to the full board with recommendations to adopt after discussion about consent, administrator training and law-enforcement roles.","actionData","errors"]

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