Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pennsbury SD
Bucks County Tax Claim Bureau officials told the Pennsbury School Board that their office prioritizes outreach and payment plans before tax sale, citing countywide collection rates and lower fees compared with third-party collectors. Board members pressed for municipality-level detail and clarification on penalties and interest.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pennsbury SD
At the Jan. 22 meeting the finance committee recommended purchases (interactive TVs, Mac devices), software renewal, emergent repair and awarded a food-service equipment bid; it also presented stipulations to settle multiple tax appeals with revised assessed values for listed parcels.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pennsbury SD
The Pennsbury School Board voted unanimously Jan. 22 to adopt policy 237.1, which standardizes restrictions on cell phones and personal electronic devices in instructional spaces and includes medical exemptions and education for families and staff.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pennsbury SD
Multiple public commenters criticized uneven maintenance across the district, urged transparency on new‑school costs (cameras, sanitary line moves) and warned about artificial turf and chemical exposure; district officials said some work is underway and invited further review.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pennsbury SD
The board approved the consent agenda by roll call, authorizing renewals (Duo Security, Microsoft licensing), disposition of older buses, telephone service renewal, and a purchase of MacBook Airs; the vote passed unanimously as recorded.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pennsbury SD
A parent cybersecurity researcher warned the board that a band communication app stores student data offshore and has had prior breaches; district staff said it has found no evidence students’ data were compromised and is transitioning to more secure communication options.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pennsbury SD
Board members said Bristol Township planning commission unanimously recommended the new high school; the district expects a Moody’s rating and anticipates bid documents to be released Jan. 28 with bids due March 5. Board emphasized the project remains on schedule while noting contingent approvals remain.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pennsbury SD
Newly certified and sworn-in directors were seated and the board elected Dr. Joanna Steer as president, Jeff (Joshua) Waldorf as vice president and Chip Taylor as assistant secretary; committee assignments were announced.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pennsbury SD
KCBA architects and district staff presented final construction documents and a phased financing plan for a projected $269.5 million Pennsbury high school; the plan includes geotechnical and wetland studies (reported negative), phased bond financing, and stormwater-security designs; public commenters pressed the district on turf safety, wetlands, drainage and tax impacts.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Pennsbury SD
District leaders presented the 2026–27 program of studies; the Pennsylvania Department of Education mandate requires a half‑credit personal finance course to appear on high‑school transcripts for students beginning ninth grade in 2026–27, and the district proposed several new electives and dual‑enrollment options.