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Parthmer presented a list of community priorities parents raised: consistently daily outdoor recess when weather permits; more low‑cost equipment and play space (for example, balls, jump ropes, chalk and four‑square courts); a balance of unstructured free play with optional structured activities (running clubs, gaga ball, gardening); improved supervision and training for aides to support inclusive play; long‑term infrastructure such as age‑appropriate equipment without sacrificing open space; flexible scheduling to broaden social opportunities across houses; developmentally appropriate active time for 10‑ and 11‑year‑olds; and parent involvement through donations and volunteering.

Parthmer summarized the input: \"Great Valley parents overwhelmingly support daily active and developmentally appropriate recess at the 5 6 center.\" She also recommended short‑term fixes that could start in the fall — basic supplies and staffing — with longer‑term planning for outdoor spaces and a playground.

The board had earlier removed a line item about playground discussions from the personnel packet. A board member asked why the playground item had been stricken; a staff presenter said the issue would be addressed by administrators. The presenter said that since the prior meeting \"Doctor Hammond and I have had 2 conversations about the recess\" and that the site’s constraints — indoor space for nearly 800 students, sloped bus‑loop turf used for play when fields are unavailable, and supervision needs under a new bell schedule — prompted administrators to develop options over the summer. The presenter said, \"Dr. Hammond and Mr Bridal, our assistant principal, are gonna take a little bit of time. They're gonna lay out some options this summer, and then they're gonna still see if there's any volunteers who can come in and engage. But if not, they're gonna take those limited options, their proposal, and start to engage staff early upon their return about recess.\"

School staff also said supervision capacity is a concern under the new structure and bell schedule. The assistant principal and Dr. Hammond were cited as the staff leads to present proposals and engage staff in August; volunteers and parent involvement were noted by Parthmer as possible supports. The board did not take separate formal action on playground construction or recess policy during the meeting.

The public comment and staff discussion distinguished community requests (parents’ suggestions and priorities) from district directions (administrators will draft options and return to staff and the board) and from formal decisions (the board removed the specific playground agenda line and did not vote on a new playground or policy).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Great Valley School District Special Board Meeting - June 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","A June 16 public comment and board discussion highlighted parent support for daily outdoor recess, more equipment and supervision, and both short‑term fixes and long‑term playground planning at the district’s 5–6 center.","taxTitle","Great Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",55563,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6197019,"Great Valley Board approves revised summer staffing plan, trims about 972 hours",572,69955,642400,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3854008-acd0cbf2683c6c9663f772e035e6079c&start=69&end=642","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3854008-acd0cbf2683c6c9663f772e035e6079c/thumbnail_69955.jpg","/articles/6197019/Pennsylvania/Great-Valley-Board-approves-revised-summer-staffing-plan-trims-about-972-hours","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197019-4b977e9b0c84a924ffcf8d8b9fbb5910/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170792&Signature=M1HluE9sZ2A0coCu8gTI4~xX37M6~uvqfLT7WNxSl-fkc6LamGLg3ZCl2U8vSE2mCPwchaevnt7PYXpcs5fOBeTqT5gAUt8MD3EmpAWMwkrJy8ybCN4F2j-Sa0wZ58tvL9MeqnBUFi5unK74nhNo3iY6kIsWMqYVi6oA4cD14BO2N7N~U2F6PbHHQJhIMR0ufG~YIe-nXw5t1-8sn~1Uj6WxOXYje9SlPPhKYzcRnEod1sZKyrFePMDLVdUXmnXD7d0FKfbbOQQFehD5~RACpwxIwUeFN8pKyAqCcF9hP-WtW2PSMJCfEKNDKVYIf7ONWPWb4zuE59IGTOFUNG1CoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Great Valley School Board approved two personnel items at a June 16 special meeting, including a revised summer-services staffing plan that trims about 972 hours and reduces projected summer expenditures by roughly $45,000, a staff presenter told the board.

The change, the presenter said, keeps the district’s summer spending more in line with prior years while reflecting the addition of a school and related program adjustments. Board members voted to approve agenda items 3.01 and 3.02 by voice vote, with the motion passing seven‑zero.

Board-level concern about budget alignment was a central focus. A staff presenter said the revised agenda \"reflects per diem and hourly rates only\" and that some administrative hours that had been listed previously will be absorbed by administrators during the summer. The presenter also told the board the revision \"trimmed approximately 972 hours from the first version presented\" and that the change \"roughly translates in about $45,000 less in our summer expenditures.\" The presenter added that the package addresses new courses and program development, including the English language development (ELD) program, and seeks representation across schools and grades.

Board members and staff described several procedural changes for future summers. The presenter said the district will present summer hours earlier in the year going forward: \"we will begin starting next year or this upcoming year presenting the summer hours to you earlier. We will not present them in June.\" The presenter also said the district will stop listing extra teachers on agendas \"knowing that 2 or 3 are probably gonna drop off\" and instead will present a total lump sum of hours for teams so remaining staff can cover gaps if someone cannot attend.

A board member praised the revised approach and its budget alignment: \"I don't have any questions, but thank you for focusing this more. It's a lot easier to approve things that are inside the budget rather than, what potentially might happen…we would be outside the budget,\" the board member said. When the board member asked whether the revised plan was within budget, a staff presenter replied, \"Yes. It's within budget.\"

The board also heard that the district’s hiring process is ongoing. The presenter said recommended teaching and support staff positions are on the supplemental agenda and that additional EDRs have come in; the district expects a larger batch of hiring items for the July 14 meeting. When asked about one appointment on the agenda to replace a staff member, the presenter said the listed candidate is \"simply to fill the English teacher component\" of work previously performed by Dr. Mazzone, who had resigned.

Discussion vs. decision: the board’s vote approved the personnel and summer-services package as presented (formal action). Several operational changes described by staff — including earlier presentation of summer hours, the shift to lump‑sum hours, and administrators absorbing some tasks — are directions for future practice rather than independent board actions.

The motion to approve agenda items 3.01 and 3.02 passed 7‑0. The board did not record individual roll‑call votes in the meeting transcript available.

Looking ahead, staff said it will continue hiring work through July and will return with additional personnel recommendations and the larger batch of EDRs at the July 14 meeting.","The Great Valley School Board approved two personnel agenda items June 16, including a revised summer-services plan that reduces about 972 hours (roughly $45,000) and several hiring recommendations; the package passed 7-0.","actionData","errors"]

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Parents urge daily outdoor recess, more equipment and playground planning for Great Valley 5–6 center

Great Valley Board approves revised summer staffing plan, trims about 972 hours