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Central Dauphin School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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Central Dauphin board hears first reading of new artificial intelligence policy 18:37

  • The board heard a student report on highlights at East High and recognitions of students and the East High School marching band. 2:07
  • The board held voice votes on the Treasurer's Report and on district branding and logos. 15:47
  • The administration recommended the first reading of several board policies, including a new policy on artificial intelligence, and said the policies will appear on the October 20th, 2026 board agenda for approval. 18:37
  • A speaker at public comment asked the board for a clear and accountable process for implementing 504 accommodations. 28:58
Item by item (11)
  1. Opening and meeting minutes 0:04
    • A staff member reported that 8 board members were present at roll call. 0:31
    • The administration recommended approval of the September 22nd, 2026 meeting minutes, and the board held a voice vote. 1:10
    • Michael Jacobs announced that an executive session was held before the meeting to discuss personnel and legal issues. 1:21
  2. Student speaker report 1:21
    • A student speaker from Central Dauphin East High School reported on highlights from the first 6 weeks of the school year. 2:07
    • The student speaker said the Red Cross Club's community blood drive on September 11th collected 24 pints of blood. 5:20
    • The student speaker said the girls soccer team grew from 12 players last year to 20 this year. 5:51
  3. Item 8:16
    • A presenter recognized students for accomplishments in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. 9:05
    • A presenter recognized students at both high schools who earned College Board National Recognition Program honors. 10:21
    • The director of bands introduced members of the East High School marching band, and a presenter said the band won competitions in Halifax and Mechanicsburg. 12:48
  4. Unfinished business 14:39
    • Michael Jacobs said no one signed up to speak during public comment on agenda items. 14:39
    • The administration recommended approval of a stormwater easement agreement with the Lower Paxton Township Authority, pending legal review, and Eric Epstein thanked those who worked on it. 15:05
    • The board also held voice votes on the Treasurer's Report for the month ending July 31, 2026, and on district branding and logos, and Eric Epstein said a capital projects reconciliation is expected in November. 15:47
  5. Personnel report 17:05
    • The administration recommended approval of the personnel report as discussed in executive session. 17:10
    • After the voice vote, Michael Jacobs noted one abstention. 17:49
  6. Overnight trip request 17:49
    • The administration presented a request for East High School FBLA members to travel to Washington, DC from November 5th, 2026 to November 7th, 2026 for the FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference. 17:55
    • A staff member said FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America. 18:19
    • Michael Jacobs said the item was not for a vote and will be considered at the next meeting. 18:28
  7. First reading of board policies 18:28
    • The administration presented the first reading of Policy 001 and a new Policy 815.1 on artificial intelligence, with the social media and livestream video policies to be renumbered to 816 and 817. 18:37
    • A staff member said the artificial intelligence policy aims to increase transparency and accountability and includes guidelines for staff and students, data protection and academic honesty. 19:28
    • The policy chair said the artificial intelligence policy was an excellent written policy, and a speaker requested a correction to the zip code in the name and classification policy to 2826. 20:52
  8. Public comment 22:57
    • The speaker asked the board for a permanent solution and a clear and accountable process for carrying out such accommodations. 27:42
    • A speaker at public comment asked the board for a clear and accountable process for implementing 504 accommodations. 28:58
  9. Board representative reports 29:40
    • A speaker reported on a STEM Summit at Central Dauphin East hosted by Junior Achievement. 29:56
    • A speaker said the Department of Health withdrew its disease regulations as of September 25th after the board submitted comments. 30:29
    • A speaker said Dauphin County Technical School will hold a sensory-friendly trick-or-treat on October 24th from 2:30 to 5:30. 32:11
  10. Board committee reports 33:22
    • Eric Epstein said the finance committee meets Thursday the 8th and said charter school costs have grown from $3.5 million 10 years ago to almost $20 million. 33:31
    • Jeanne Webster said Buildings and Grounds meets at 4:30 with presentations on tech centers for both high schools and the 2027 summer air conditioning project. 34:16
    • Eric Epstein said the district plans to move ahead next year with air conditioning for Northside. 34:49
  11. Adjournment 35:21
    • Michael Jacobs called for a motion to adjourn. 35:21
    • The meeting was adjourned. ~35:31

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Video: posted by the district as “10/6/2026 - CDSD School Board Meeting”