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Perkiomen Valley board approves 2025–28 comprehensive plan and OKs 4‑year Chromebook lease
Summary
The Perkiomen Valley School District board approved the district’s 2025–28 statewide comprehensive plan, outlining priorities in STEM, specialized populations, tier‑one instruction and belonging, and authorized a four‑year lease through Santander Bank to finance new Chromebooks.
The Perkiomen Valley School District board voted to approve the district’s 2025–28 comprehensive plan and authorized four‑year lease financing for Chromebooks, the board said at its meeting.
Mister Mitchell, who presented the comprehensive plan to the board, described four priority areas: STEM pathways and engagement, growth for specialized populations (including English Learners and students with disabilities), effective Tier‑1 instruction through structured professional collaboration, and enhanced belonging through extracurricular and engagement opportunities. The plan includes a professional development strategy and extends the district’s induction program from one to two years, with mentoring and differentiated supports for early‑career educators.
“Math remains a critical area,” Mitchell said, describing efforts to build clearer mathematical pathways that preserve student choice while establishing on‑ and off‑ramps for acceleration. The plan also calls for guaranteed and viable curriculum structures, common performance assessments and increased collaboration time for teachers to support effective core instruction.
After a motion and second, the board approved the comprehensive plan by voice vote. The board president announced the motion carried.
On finance, the board approved a four‑year lease with Santander Bank to finance Chromebook purchases. Finance committee chair Mister Weaver said the district completed due diligence and recommended Santander for a four‑year financing arrangement. The motion to approve the lease was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Other routine consent items, including approval of minutes and the consent agenda, were handled earlier in the meeting. Several items—personnel matters, grants and the treasurer’s report—were approved as part of the consent agenda, and specific motions on bills and financial statements were carried by voice vote.
Board members thanked staff and volunteers who contributed to development of the comprehensive plan and noted that the document will be submitted to the state as required.
