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Colonial SD highlights curriculum pilots, equity training and student leadership at Sept. 18 meeting
Summary
Board heard updates on summer academy and extended school-year services, a K–3 math resource pilot, new math screener introduction, and district equity work including ADL and NAACP training to address incident bias; students also shared homecoming and club activities.
The Colonial School District on Sept. 18 received curriculum and student-life updates that combined instructional planning with equity-focused professional learning for staff.
Speaker 8 summarized the curriculum committee's review of summer academy programming for grades 1–8, the extended school year program for students with disabilities, and plans to "possibly rethink summer learning" with more details to come. The district plans a pilot of a new K–3 math resource this fall with a final adoption decision next year, and introduced a new K–5 math screener called "Delta Maths RTI."
Student representatives shared school activities and community service efforts. William Laird (student, senior) said PW students have been participating in after-school events and spirit days, and that "students will wear yellow during the school day at the homecoming football game in support of Alex's limited childhood cancer." Student leaders reported involvement in TSA, orchestra and clubs focused on crisis care and homelessness support.
During a follow-up exchange, Speaker 3 discussed disciplinary data collection and anti-bias work. "We reference level 3 and level 4 offenses... more importantly, we're taking a specific interest in identifying and addressing areas of incident bias," Speaker 3 said, describing summer professional learning with the Anti-Defamation League and recent NAACP-partnered training that included engagement with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Speaker 3 said district principals and counselors are conducting class meetings and small-group visits to reinforce expectations and prevent harmful speech.
Finance and committee notes touched on broader context: Speaker 10 said the Act 1 index for 2026–27 has been set at 3.5 percent, a factor that influences state revenue calculations for districts. Speaker 10 also relayed that the MCI executive director has urged Governor Shapiro and local legislators to resolve a state budget impasse that could affect some districts.
The board received the reports and moved on to routine motions without substantive public comment. The district indicated next steps will include further curriculum consideration during the year and implementation of the planned math pilot and screener.
