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Board approves updated MOU with Pennsylvania State Police to comply with Act 47 safety requirements
Summary
Administrators recommended and the board approved an updated memorandum of understanding with the Pennsylvania State Police to meet new Act 47 (2025) school-safety requirements; trustees expressed appreciation for the police presence in schools.
The administration presented an updated memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Pennsylvania State Police to address requirements of Act 47 of 2025. "Act 47 of 2025 was signed into law on November 11/12, 2025, which enhanced school safety and security protocols," the chair said while recommending the updated MOU; the administration recommended the board approve the MOU for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 period to meet Department of Education guidance.
Trustees voiced support for the state police presence and moved to approve the MOU as presented. The record indicates unanimous assent during the voice vote and no substantive amendments. Administration noted that the updated MOU is intended to align district practice with the state's new safety requirements and that the MOU had been reviewed by administration and counsel.
