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Pennridge board approves policy allowing third‑party student surveys, including PACE, after contested debate (5-3)
Summary
Trustees voted 5-3 to adopt policy 235.1 permitting third‑party student surveys with an opt‑out process; supporters said the PACE survey yields actionable mental‑health and substance‑use data, while opponents criticized parental‑consent provisions.
The Pennridge School District board adopted Policy 235.1, which allows the administration to authorize third‑party student surveys—including the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PACE) cited by administrators—subject to an opt‑out process and administrative regulation, the board said in a 5‑3 roll‑call vote.
Supporters, including Superintendent Doctor Barrios and district staff member Mister Johnson, said the PACE instrument provides anonymous, school‑level data across four domains (community, school, mental health and substance use) that helps administrators,…
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