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Board approves Tech School seats, dual‑enrollment MOU and a student teacher placement
Summary
The board heard a Tech School committee report that Morrisville will likely receive 11 ninth‑grade seats of a 425‑seat base for 2026–27, approved an MOU with Bucks County Community College for dual enrollment, and authorized a Holy Family University student’s field work placement from Jan. 20 to Apr. 28, 2026.
A Tech School committee report and several education program approvals made up a substantive portion of the board’s business meeting.
Tech School allocation: Board member Miss Getty reported that the Tech School set a base quota of 425 ninth‑grade seats for the 2026–27 school year and that Morrisville will be allotted between 11 and 14 ninth‑grade seats, with 11 seats described as the most likely outcome. "They received over 1,000 applications during the open house," Miss Getty reported, underscoring strong interest across districts.
Dual‑enrollment MOU: The board approved a memorandum of understanding with Bucks County Community College to provide dual‑enrollment and high‑school enrichment programs as presented. Board members said the MOU clarifies program goals and the distinction between dual‑enrollment offerings and other high‑school programs; the motion passed unanimously.
Field work placement: The board approved Anastasia Plotnikova of Holy Family University to complete teaching field work assigned to district teachers Caitlin Little and Nicole White from Jan. 20, 2026, through Apr. 28, 2026, at no cost to the district.
Why it matters: The Tech School allocation affects ninth‑grade seat availability for Morrisville students seeking programmatic career and technical education; the Bucks County Community College MOU expands dual‑enrollment opportunities; and the field work approval supports teacher training pipelines at no district cost.
What was said: Miss Getty asked the board to note the volume of applications and requested additional information about how charter‑school reform might affect district operations at a future meeting; the business manager said the relevant forms have not been updated yet. The board also adopted its 2026 meeting schedule.
Next steps: The district will implement the MOU with Bucks County Community College, proceed with the confirmed field placement, and incorporate Tech School seat allocations in student assignment and advising work for the coming academic year.
