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Colonial School District board meeting, Oct 15, 2026

37 min · 0 public speakers

Safety, weapons and police ▶ 34:45

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Colonial board takes up counseling plan, Red Rover hiring contract and policy reads 22:50

  • The board took up a series of motions, including personnel changes, policies 102 and 313 on second read, and Policy 335 on first read. 22:01
  • Motions also covered a 2026 through 2029 K-12 school counseling plan and a contract with Red Rover for job applications and new hire onboarding. 23:29
  • Board members gave committee reports, and a district staff member read an emailed public comment asking about firearms safety education for kindergarten students. 25:21
Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and executive session 9:39
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. 9:39
    • A speaker said the board met in executive session before the meeting to discuss personnel matters and real estate, among other topics. 10:04
  2. National Merit student recognitions 10:25
    • A staff member said commended students are among the top 34,000 highest-scoring students on the preliminary SAT. 11:19
    • The staff member said one senior advanced to semifinalist status in the National Merit program. 13:00
    • The staff member said Niche.com ranked the high school 15th in the state and U.S. News and World Report ranked it 22nd. 14:05
  3. Student board report 15:33
    • A student described homecoming week events at the high school, including a dodgeball game, a football game and a dance. 15:57
    • Reports covered activities at the middle school and elementary schools, including assemblies, book fairs and ice cream socials. 16:42
    • A student said an Alex's Lemonade Stand run by 3rd graders raised $1,150. 19:24
  4. Minutes and financial reports 21:05
    • The board took up motions to approve minutes in items 4B through 4F, financial reports in items 5B through 5L for September 2026, and the September 2026 Treasurer's Report. 21:05
    • No public comments on the agenda were offered. 21:05
  5. Personnel changes 22:01
    • A staff member asked for board action on recommended personnel changes in items 8B and 8C. 22:01
  6. Board policy readings 22:29
    • The board took up Policy 102, Academic Standard, and Policy 313, Evaluation of Employees, on second read. 22:29
    • The board took up Policy 335, Family and Medical Leave, on first read after review at an October 5th, 2026, committee meeting. 22:50
  7. Agreements, counseling plan and contracts 23:13
    • Sharon Marino read a motion to approve educational services agreements. 23:13
    • Motions covered the Chapter 339 K-12 school counseling plan for 2026 through 2029 and a contract with Red Rover for job applications and new hire onboarding. 23:29
    • The board took up a motion on contracted drivers outlined in a memo from the director of transportation dated October 13th, 2026. 24:03
  8. Community relations and curriculum reports 25:07
    • Sharon Marino said a revision to Policy 249, bullying and cyberbullying, would add AI language and come for a first read at the November board meeting. 26:41
    • A speaker said more than 97% of the school community is vaccinated against measles and that individuals without evidence of immunity may be required to stay out of school for up to 21 days after exposure. 27:06
    • Chris Epstein said the committee reviewed a K-3 writing pilot and an app that lets parents monitor district-issued device activity, and would next meet November 9th. 28:21
  9. Facilities, finance and liaison reports 29:43
    • Rasheda Randall said the board received an early look at a feasibility study assessing district buildings, mechanical systems, athletic fields and site infrastructure. 29:48
    • Jeremy Schwartz said the finance committee reviewed year-to-date financial activity through September and the fiscal 2027⁠-⁠2028 budget timeline. 31:35
    • Chris Epstein said the Tech School will host a college fair on Thursday, October 22nd, with at least 20 colleges represented. 32:12
  10. Community and foundation reports 33:15
    • A speaker said the White Marsh Township Board of Supervisors is reviewing the use of township open space funds toward the White Marsh Foundation's purchase of the developmental rights of 67 acres. 33:20
    • Jeremy Schwartz thanked those who attended Foundation Day on Sunday, October 4th, and said final tallying of funds raised was underway. 33:57
  11. Public comment 34:25
    • A staff member read an emailed public comment asking the district to consider age-appropriate firearms safety education for kindergarten students. 34:45
    • The staff member said the district feels this is best accomplished at home with parents and guardians. 35:53
  12. Board comment and adjournment 36:06
    • A speaker said the distinguished graduates board will honor 3 new inductees on October 16th. 36:13
    • The meeting was adjourned. ~36:33

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