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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Bucks County Technical High School and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Vote on Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Officer Elections
The board will vote on the 2027 slate of officers for the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), its state-level lobbying and policy association. The provided ballot includes candidates for president-elect, vice president, and other leadership roles. This vote helps determine the policy direction of an influential statewide organization.
Policy Use
BRIEF STATE AFFAIRS: Item 13.E is a vote on the 2027 PSBA officer slate. Provide the attached ballot to the state team to assess the candidates’ policy alignment and the potential impact on statewide education policy.
Policy Lever: State Association Leadership
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Policy Text Not Available – Pull Before Vote
The board is scheduled to vote on accepting an unspecified grant. The agenda provides no information on the grant’s source, amount, purpose, or any attached conditions. Such grants, particularly from federal or state sources, often carry policy requirements.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Before the vote on Item 13.H, retrieve the grant agreement from the district to identify the funding source, amount, and any policy conditions related to curriculum, DEI, or federal alignment.
Policy Lever: Undisclosed Grant Conditions
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Contract Payment to SEL-Aligned Safety Vendor
The district paid $6,274.57 to Navigate360, LLC for ‘SUPPLIES & FEE TECH RELATED TECH SVC’ according to the voucher report. Navigate360 is a vendor whose safety and threat assessment platforms often incorporate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts and student behavior monitoring. This payment indicates the district is using or renewing services from a vendor associated with contested ideological frameworks.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: The voucher report (under Item 12) confirms a $6,274.57 payment to Navigate360. Add the district to the state’s SEL vendor implementation tracker and request the contract to identify the specific services and software modules being used.
Policy Lever: $6,274.57 Contract
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Contract Payment to Student System with SEL Modules
The district paid $12,308.87 to PowerSchool Group LLC for ‘PROF EDUC SVCS PPS.’ PowerSchool is a major student information system (SIS) provider that also offers integrated Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and behavior analytics modules. This payment for professional services suggests implementation or support for a system that can be used to advance SEL initiatives.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: The voucher report (under Item 12) confirms a $12,308.87 payment to PowerSchool. Add the district to the state’s SEL vendor implementation tracker and request the contract to determine if the district has purchased SEL-specific modules or services.
Policy Lever: $12,308.87 Contract
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District Budgeting Federal Perkins and 21st Century Grants
The ‘Summary of Receipts – Federal Programs’ confirms the district has budgeted for a $520,222 Perkins grant and a $184,383 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant. While Perkins funding is standard for a technical school, 21st Century grants for after-school programs can be a vehicle for implementing SEL or other non-academic programming.
Policy Use
WATCH: Financial reports confirm the district is using a $184,383 21st Century grant. Monitor future board agendas for specific program adoptions or consultant contracts funded by this grant, as they can be vectors for SEL implementation.
Policy Lever: $704,605 in Federal Grants
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