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Board previews new high‑school computer‑science courses and considers early website‑contract renewal to secure discount
Summary
The board’s curriculum & technology report introduced proposed 2026–27 high‑school computer‑science courses (Intro to Python; AP CS Principles) and discussed fast‑tracking the district website renewal to capture a roughly 6% discount and address ADA compliance; the board agreed to place the renewal on next week’s agenda for a vote.
The Spring-Ford Area School District’s curriculum and technology report on Nov. 17 outlined proposed new high‑school computer‑science courses for 2026–27 and a time-sensitive website contract-renewal decision.
Curriculum chair Mr. Lackey said administrators are proposing two new high‑school courses: an Intro to Python programming course and AP Computer Science Principles for the 2026–27 school year. The district’s K–4 math implementation and adjustments to the cyber learning coordinator position were also summarized, and staff flagged the e‑rate filing window as an opportunity for district technology funding.
Separately, Dr. Scanlon raised an item added after the curriculum committee meeting: the district’s website-hosting contract is up for renewal and the vendor offered a roughly 6% discount if the district signs before Jan. 1. Dr. Scanlon said the renewal includes ADA compliance updates for the website and recommended the board add the item to next week’s formal agenda so the district could take advantage of the discount. Board members asked financial questions: the renewal is roughly $41,000 per year and is a renewal of an existing contract rather than a new, unbudgeted line item. Finance staff confirmed the timing is a difference in invoicing and that the contract renewal is already budgeted; the principal outcome of the Nov. 17 discussion was agreement to move the contract renewal to next week’s vote with no objections recorded.
What’s next: The website renewal (including ADA compliance) will appear on the formal agenda next week for board action; administrators will also continue work on high‑school CS course development and cyber‑learning coordinator adjustments.
