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Colonial School Board approves consent agenda, appoints student representative and authorizes opportunity‑fund waiver posting
Summary
The board approved the consent agenda, accepted a ranked recommendation for a non‑voting student board member, and authorized two-week postings to begin an opportunity‑fund waiver process; the meeting also featured safety updates and election notices.
The Colonial School District Board approved routine consent items, confirmed a ranked recommendation to offer the non‑voting student board seat to the top-ranked candidate and authorized public notice for an opportunity‑fund waiver.
At the start of the meeting, a motion to approve the published agenda was moved by Mr. Wallace and seconded by Mr. Handy; the chair called the vote and the motion carried. Later the consent agenda — which included personnel items, business-office actions, prior meeting minutes and student placements — was moved, seconded and approved.
The board considered recommendations from the William Penn administrative team for a ranked list of four candidates to fill the student non‑voting board seat. The board moved to accept the recommendation and to have the board president offer the position to the top-ranked candidate; the motion was moved by M. Smith, seconded by Mr. Handy, and carried.
Separately, the board approved authorizing notice (two consecutive weeks in the newspaper and posting at building entrances) to begin the Opportunity Fund waiver process that provides flexibility to serve struggling students; the motion to post was moved, seconded and approved.
Clerical and safety items noted in the board packet included camera upgrades for several schools and an announcement reminding the public about upcoming school board elections on May 12. The board adjourned by motion and second.
