The Big Takeaway
Wednesday’s Regular Action Meeting moves a long list of February committee items to final vote.
The Board is expected to approve a $2.5–$3 million Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) agreement for HVAC upgrades at Benjamin Rush Elementary, adopt multiple updated district policies, and vote on a substantial slate of personnel changes.
Among the personnel items is a resolution to rescind the appointment of a Supervisor of ELA and Humanities, citing budgetary constraints in the agenda language.
Student Spotlight
The meeting opens with a presentation from Struble Elementary’s Explore Team, highlighting coding, robotics design, and innovation projects.
Students and staff will also receive recognition.
The Major Money Item: GESA Energy Project
Benjamin Rush HVAC Upgrades
The Board will consider approving an initial Guaranteed Energy Services Agreement with Reynolds Energy Services (SitelogIQ).
- Design and pre-purchase of mechanical equipment
- Installation scheduled for Summer 2026
- Estimated cost: $2.5 million to $3 million
This project is part of the district’s broader infrastructure modernization plan.
Belmont Hills Grant Filing
The Board will also vote to authorize SitelogIQ to file a Public School Facility Improvement Grant request for mechanical and roofing upgrades at Belmont Hills Elementary.
If awarded, the grant would offset local costs.
Policy Votes (Second Reads – Final Action Expected)
Several policies previously reviewed in committee are on the consent agenda for adoption:
- Policy 105.2 – Exemption from Instruction
- Policy 204 – Attendance
- Policy 218.1 – Weapons
- Policy 707 – Use of School Facilities
- Policy 805 – Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Policy 805.1 – Relations with Law Enforcement
- Policy 805.2 – School Security Personnel
- Policy 816 – District Social Media
These updates affect student attendance procedures, security coordination, facility rentals, and district communication standards.
Sidebar: What Changed in the Attendance Policy?
Policy 204 – Attendance is up for final approval.
While the core structure of Pennsylvania attendance law remains unchanged, revisions discussed in committee focused on:
- Clarifying documentation requirements for lawful absences
- Updating truancy intervention procedures
- Aligning language with current state reporting standards
- Reinforcing attendance expectations during school-day events
The policy governs how absences are recorded, when families are notified, and what interventions occur if absences become excessive.
If approved, the updated language becomes official district policy.
For the Students (Instructional Affairs)
The Board will consider:
- Middle School Robotics Team trip approval
- BHS HOSA State Competition travel
- A FIRST Robotics mentoring exchange MOU with Neshaminy
- Approval of a $920 increase in the 2026–27 Bucks County IU Programs & Services Budget
Business & Facilities
Additional votes include:
- Monthly disbursements and February budget transfers
- Senior Tax Rebates (Jan–Feb 2026 report)
- Keystone Flooring contract: $16,519.39 for Valley Elementary carpet replacement (tripping hazard) Agenda
- Facility rental approvals for Struble’s 50th Anniversary and Camp Invention (fee waiver included)
Personnel Moves
The Personnel section is extensive.
Highlights include:
- Multiple long-term substitute teacher hires
- Teaching assistant appointments
- Retirements at BHS, including a chemistry teacher
- Resignations, including a Financial Manager and a BHS Assistant Principal
- A resolution to rescind the appointment of a Supervisor of ELA and Humanities, citing budgetary constraints
- A motion to rescind the termination of “Employee Q” and accept a resignation instead
Several leave-of-absence requests and co-curricular contracts are also listed.
Why This Meeting Matters
This meeting:
- Finalizes a major capital energy investment
- Locks in multiple student and security policy updates
- Reflects continued infrastructure modernization
- Shows active staffing adjustments as the district approaches final budget season
It is one of the more action-heavy meetings of the winter cycle.
Note: This preview is based on the official February 25, 2026, Regular Action Meeting agenda and supporting documents.
