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Centennial SD board approves agenda, minutes, tuition renewal, policies and bills; several routine consent items passed
Summary
At its March 11 work session the Centennial School District board approved the meeting agenda and multiple consent and finance items, renewed a tuition agreement for a special-education placement, and adopted three personnel- and conduct-related policies. Most measures passed unanimously or by large margins.
The Centennial School District Board of School Directors approved several routine and substantive items during its March 11 work session, including the meeting agenda, minutes, a special-education tuition renewal, three policies and the district's monthly bills.
Key outcomes
- Agenda approval (4.1): The board approved the March 11 agenda as presented. Vote: 9–0.
- Minutes and consent agenda (6.1, 6.2–6.12): The board approved several sets of minutes (02/11/2025, 02/25/2025, 02/27/2025) and a package of personnel and program items including retirements, resignations, new hires, leaves of absence, co-curricular appointments, and conference requests. Most consent items were approved without discussion. Vote (minutes): 9–0. The larger consent package carried 9–0.
- Tuition renewal for special-education placement (6.9C): The board approved a renewal tuition agreement with Comprehensive Learning Center Incorporated for "student 9-3" for the remainder of the 2024–25 school year. District cost not to exceed $50,491.70. Vote: 9–0.
During discussion, board member Michael Martin asked why the contract included summer sessions and whether the price covered only March through the June end of the academic calendar. A district special-education staff member explained that many intensive out-of-district programs run year-round and provide "extended school year" services when a student meets specific eligibility criteria; the contract's calendar matrix showed session days through July and August and the staff member said extended-year services are an established special-education requirement when criteria are met.
- Policies adopted (7.2): The board adopted three policies presented for approval: policy 2-27 (controlled substances and paraphernalia), policy 3-51 (controlled-substance abuse), and policy 8-24 (maintaining professional adult–student boundaries). Motion carried 9–0.
- Schedule of bills and financial reports (8.1–8.4): The board approved the February schedule of bills, the investment/cafeteria fund reports, the pending bill list and pre-approved bills. During discussion the board highlighted recurring costs that affect budgeting, including transportation fuel and IU payments; the board was briefed that the district is within expected tolerance of the current budget. Vote: 9–0.
Other items and context
- A public commenter from Warminster, Carrie Kreger, asked whether the district could match higher investment returns earned by the township pension fund; the board and staff explained teacher retirement is handled by PSERS and district investments are governed by state-regulated options such as the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT) or similar liquid asset funds, limiting investment options.
- A contested vote earlier in the meeting concerned a separate purchase of science kits (agenda item 6.7A). That purchase passed 8–1 and is covered in a separate report.
The board also approved other routine items listed on the consent agenda, including a memorandum of understanding with Bucks County Community College for dual-credit opportunities, a renewal of a transportation memorandum for foster youth, and the district's participation in an energy savings program estimated to save $59,126.87. Those consent items were included in the consent package approved 9–0.
The board adjourned after scheduling upcoming meetings and community announcements.
